Nigerian dancer Poco Lee allegedly arrested in the UK over a sexual assault claim, with a rapper accusing him of past misconduct. Details remain unconfirmed.
Google's Android 17 was live as of June 16, 2026, with select Pixel, Samsung, and Motorola models leading the rollout, while other brands awaited stable updates.
China's factory activity expanded in January after four months of contraction, official data showed Tuesday, as its economy rebounded following the relaxation of strict Covid-19 curbs. The official manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) -- a key gauge of Chinese factory output -- rose to 50.1 this month, from 47.0 in December, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
A new Australian budget airline, Bonza, launched its first flight Tuesday, promising cheap tickets, onboard craft beer, snags (sausages) and a relaxed approach to crew uniforms. The onboard menu includes craft beer, no-alcohol beer, and "snag in a bag" -- a sausage in a bread roll.
EMBARGOED. HOLD HOLD HOLD. TO MOVE AT 8:37 PM MONDAY WASH TIME. Global growth is set to be higher than expected this year, the IMF said Monday, raising its forecast on surprisingly strong consumption and investment while China's lifting of zero-Covid restrictions provides another boost.
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