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Booking.com has launched its AI Trip Planner in Australia and New Zealand, the first markets in Asia Pacific to have access to the tool. The AI Trip Planner uses machine learning models to recommend destinations, accommodations, and attractions, and is powered by OpenAI's ChatGPT API for a conversational experience.

New Solana memecoin Homo Pepe (HOMPEPE) aims to challenge Shiba Inu and Bonk. Early investors could see returns similar to those who invested in SHIB and BONK. With a market cap below $15,000, early investors could generate returns of 2,000%-5,000%.

South Africa's Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) has issued a draft directive for the implementation of the Financial Action Task Force's travel rule for crypto-asset service providers. Crypto industry leaders in South Africa warn that several factors could hinder the successful implementation of the travel rule.

US stocks experienced a slump due to higher bond market yields. The S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq composite all recorded significant drops. Despite the slump, major indexes have shown positive year-to-date performance.

France has a significant say in choosing the next European parliament, with nearly 50 million eligible voters and 81 seats. Voting in mainland France takes place on June 9th, open to all registered French citizens aged 18 and above, as well as EU nationals living in France.

Brazil's energy minister calls on Petrobras to boost natural gas supplies and lower prices to revive the nation's industry. Petrobras should speed up studies to reduce the amount of gas injected back into oil reservoirs, freeing up more gas for sale.

Asian stocks fell as most regional markets were closed for a holiday. U.S. stocks closed out their worst month since September. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index lost 0.8% due to a milder shrink in factory activity.