Investigation revealed 'devastating' reports of sexual misconduct at school supported by Epstein
Chiefs assistant Eric Bieniemy remains with family after wife's shooting as full team begins camp
US Biathlon considers joining US Ski & Snowboard in a rare merger of Olympic sport organizations
FIFA hits Argentina with World Cup charges for scuffle and 'Malvinas' banner
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LVMH sales tick up as US luxury demand offsets hit from Iran war
Sales at luxury giant LVMH edged higher in the second quarter as strong demand from affluent U.S. shoppers helped offset weaker spending in Europe, where
July 27, 2026
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JetBlue updates fare structure as airlines see benefit of segmented pricing
JetBlue Airways said on Monday it is overhauling its fare options, giving customers more flexibility to choose seats, as well as change and
July 27, 2026
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Why El Niño's promise of a quieter hurricane season may not guarantee good news for insurers
For insurers, the periodic El Niño climate phenomenon has traditionally lowered the risk of costly Atlantic hurricanes, but
July 27, 2026
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World risks HIV resurgence as funding falls 18%, UNAIDS says
The world risks a resurgence of the HIV epidemic after global funding fell by nearly a fifth last year, the U.N. body fighting AIDS said on Monday.
July 27, 2026
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Trump says Fed should lower interest rates
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday called on the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates, saying the U.S. should have the lowest interest rate in the world.
July 27, 2026
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Armenia's Pashinyan asks Putin to help resolve Russian restrictions on Armenian exports
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan asked Russian President Vladimir Putin during a phone call on Monday to help resolve a dispute over Russian restrictions on Armenian exports
July 27, 2026
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US Treasury trims 84 people, firms from its sanctions list as review continues
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Cracker Barrel CEO steps down a year after logo debacle
Cracker Barrel’s CEO is stepping down nearly a year after an attempted rebrand of the chain led to fierce customer backlash
July 27, 2026
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Stocks waver on Wall Street while crude oil prices fall for the first time in a week
Stocks drifted on Wall Street and oil prices fell for the first time in a week, even as heavy fighting in the Middle East again threatened to slow the global flow of oil
July 24, 2026
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Scammer tricks woman into depositing $2,000 at courthouse ATM
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The Iran and Ukraine wars are colliding on the world’s biggest lake. Here’s what to know
The Iran and Ukraine wars are colliding on the world’s biggest lake. Here’s what to know
July 27, 2026
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Wall St opens higher as pause in US-Iran hostilities lifts sentiment
Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Monday after the United States and Iran paused hostilities, boosting risk appetite ahead of a week of major earnings, economic data and
July 27, 2026
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Italian machine tool sector wants tougher EU trade rules on China
The European Union must bolster trade defence measures against aggressive competition from Chinese machine
July 27, 2026
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Peru's president-elect Fujimori names key ministerial appointments
Peru's President-elect Keiko Fujimori on Monday named the Economy Minister, Foreign Minister, and Prime Minister for her administration, which is due to be sworn into
July 27, 2026
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US core capital goods orders rise, shipments post largest gain in 4-1/2 years amid AI investment boom
New orders for key U.S.-manufactured capital goods increased strongly in June while shipments surged by the most in 4-1/2 years as businesses ramped
July 27, 2026
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Government engagement with AI creates more uncertainty for investors, Bridgewater CIOs warn
The engagement of government with AI could potentially slow the adoption and progress of the technology and create more uncertainty for investors, Bridgewater's co-chief investment
July 27, 2026
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China begins making homegrown DUV chipmaking tools, The Information reports
China has begun manufacturing domestically developed immersion deep ultraviolet lithography machines, a key chipmaking tool long dominated by Dutch supplier ASML, The Information
July 27, 2026
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Houthis say they targeted Saudi east-west oil transport
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis said on Monday they targeted a number of sensitive crude oil supply and transport sites linking eastern Saudi Arabia to the critical Red Sea oil export
July 27, 2026
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The only way some travelers can afford summer trips: raiding cherished loyalty points stashes
The only way some travelers can afford summer trips: raiding cherished loyalty points stashes
July 27, 2026
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US firms in Europe broadly see stable transatlantic ties a year on from trade deal
A majority of U.S. companies operating in Europe now expect stable transatlantic trade and investment relations, a marked improvement from their
July 27, 2026
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Goldman Sachs Alternatives buys control of Italian medtech firm Numantec
The private equity arm of Goldman Sachs has agreed to acquire control of Italian medical equipment maker Numantec from White Bridge Investment, the companies said, betting
July 27, 2026
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Indonesia faces test of central bank independence after governor's shock exit
Just as a fragile calm was returning to Indonesian markets, the abrupt resignation of the central bank chief has reignited
July 27, 2026
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IMF chief praises Argentina's economic reforms as 2027 debt hurdle looms
International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva expressed confidence on Monday in President Javier Milei's economic reforms and the
July 27, 2026
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China accuses US of 'AI hegemonism', threatens countermeasures over potential probes
China's commerce ministry on Monday accused the United States of "AI hegemonism" and threatened countermeasures after senior U.S. officials said
July 27, 2026
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Tesla wins bid to revive UK lawsuit for 5G patents licence
Elon Musk's Tesla on Monday won its bid to revive a London lawsuit brought against U.S. technology firm InterDigital and a patent licensing platform, seeking a patent
July 27, 2026
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Saab wins $1 billion order for surveillance aircraft in Middle East
Saab has received an order for two GlobalEye surveillance aircraft from a country in the Middle East region worth 10.1 billion Swedish crowns ($1.04 billion), with deliveries
July 27, 2026
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China opposes US 'forced labour' tariffs, calls for them to be cancelled
China's commerce ministry said on Monday that new U.S. tariffs imposed on Chinese goods over alleged forced labour
July 27, 2026
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Porsche to axe one in five jobs by 2035 as China, EV woes bite
German luxury carmaker Porsche will cut around one in five jobs by 2035, with 9,000 positions to be axed in total, as parent Volkswagen
July 27, 2026
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Philip Morris doubles Colorado campus investment to $1.2 billion
Philip Morris International said on Monday it had doubled its planned investment in its Colorado manufacturing campus to about $1.2 billion through 2028, as it expands production
July 27, 2026
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LVMH's Arnault dismisses reports of family rift
Bernard Arnault, the billionaire chairman of French luxury group LVMH, has dismissed media reports of a bitter succession battle among his five children,
July 27, 2026
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Amazon's Leo proposes satellite constellation for direct-to-phone service
Amazon's Leo on Monday proposed a constellation of up to 5,105 satellites to provide direct-to-device voice and data connectivity,
July 27, 2026
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Hedge fund bets on rising US healthcare stocks near 5-year high, Goldman says
Hedge fund bets that healthcare stocks will rise neared a five-year high last week, a Goldman Sachs note showed, as cash-rich speculators believe AI-
July 27, 2026
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Durigan says Brazil will press US on tariffs, expects solution after election
Brazil's Finance Minister Dario Durigan said on Monday that U.S. tariffs on several goods from his country amount to "external interference" and predicted the dispute
July 27, 2026
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Philippine president slams China in veiled rebuke in his state of the nation speech
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has denounced China in a veiled rebuke in his state of the nation speech
July 27, 2026
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Clinton Foundation launches an institute to help state governments find nonpartisan solutions
The Clinton Foundation has launched a new initiative to develop nonpartisan policy solutions with state and local governments
July 27, 2026
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Trump economy at 18 months is a tale of shocks, resilience, and signs of stalled progress
The first 18 months of President Donald Trump's second term in the White House have seen a series of policy-driven economic
July 27, 2026
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Trump may need to allow Chinese minerals as US industry struggles to meet 2027 deadline
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July 27, 2026
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Shein will struggle to justify up to $50 billion Hong Kong IPO valuation
Investors are expected to scrutinise whether Shein can justify the $40 billion to $50 billion valuation it is seeking in a
July 27, 2026
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Elusive founder Sky Xu faces spotlight as Shein seeks Hong Kong listing
Shein's draft prospectus for a Hong Kong listing, published on Sunday, offers rare details about the role of its reclusive
July 27, 2026
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UK retailers report smallest sales drop since January, CBI says
British retailers reported the smallest downturn in sales in six months in July but remained gloomy overall due to continued cost pressures, the Confederation of British
July 27, 2026
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Growing number of brokerages see July Fed decision as 'a close call'
A growing number of major brokerages believe there is a real risk of the Federal Reserve delivering a rate hike at its meeting this week, given this month's surge in oil prices and
July 27, 2026
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HSBC to hire 100 AI specialists, 100 wealth managers in boost to Singapore hub
HSBC will hire more than 100 artificial intelligence specialists and 100 wealth managers in Singapore, deepening investment in two areas central to the bank's Asian
July 27, 2026
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Philippines' Marcos puts anti-graft campaign at centre of address to Congress
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Monday he was "not the president of my family" and "not the president of my friends" as he vowed to press ahead with an
July 27, 2026
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Africa facing up to $20 billion economic hit from 'super' El Niño, AfDB climate chief warns
An impending "super" El Niño is likely to inflict a combined $10 billion to $20 billion hit on affected African countries and trigger mass
July 26, 2026
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Coca-Cola says fairlife resumes production at 4 US plants after cyberattack
Coca-Cola on Monday said its dairy company, fairlife, resumed most of the production at four U.S. facilities, where operations were halted after unauthorized third-party access on
July 27, 2026
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Years of scandals haven't stopped Ken Paxton. Can James Talarico change that?
Democrat James Talarico is challenging Republican Ken Paxton in a closely watched U.S. Senate race in Texas
July 27, 2026
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The Fed confronts an unusually confusing economic moment
The Fed confronts an unusually confusing economic moment
July 27, 2026
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2 men scheduled to be put to death in Florida Tuesday in rare double execution
2 men scheduled to be put to death in Florida Tuesday in rare double execution
July 27, 2026
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ECB's Kazimir: September rate hike likely needed even if outlook improves
The European Central Bank will need to raise interest rates at least once more to contain inflation and a deterioration in the outlook could warrant more tightening than
July 27, 2026
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Shein reveals financials, valuation in Hong Kong IPO filings
Online fast-fashion retailer Shein swung to a $99 million quarterly loss due to slowing sales after the U.S. removed an import duty exemption on small packages and a
July 27, 2026
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European shares steady as tech weakness offsets US-Iran optimism
European shares ended little changed on Monday as losses in technology stocks, led by ASML, stifled a rally fuelled by easing U.S
July 27, 2026
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Chipmaker CXMT vaults to top of China's valuation with 466% surge in Shanghai debut
Shares of CXMT Corp soared 466% on their Shanghai trading debut on Monday following Asia's biggest IPO this year, catapulting
July 27, 2026
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German business sentiment rises more than expected in July, Ifo survey shows
German business morale grew more than expected in July as the outlook for companies improved across sectors, a survey showed on Monday, although they
July 27, 2026
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China memory chipmaker CXMT's shares soar in a blockbuster share listing in Shanghai
Shares of Chinese memory chipmaker CXMT have soared as the company began trading in Shanghai in mainland China’s biggest IPO in recent years
July 27, 2026
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Inside the fights to maintain TPS status for thousands after the Supreme Court sided with Trump
Inside the fights to maintain TPS status for thousands after the Supreme Court sided with Trump
July 27, 2026
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Indonesia's Prabowo approval rating drops to 51.1%, survey finds
The approval rating of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto fell to 51.1% in July 2026, a poll showed, with respondents pointing to the state of the country's economy
July 27, 2026
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Japan's Takaichi defends policy as underpinning yen, approval rating slumps
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said government efforts to boost the country's growth potential will underpin market trust in the yen, countering
July 27, 2026
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Emerging markets stare at inflation risks as powerful El Niño looms
Emerging economies already strained by the Middle East conflict face a new threat: a potentially powerful El Niño that could push up food prices
July 27, 2026
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Bank of England to keep rate steady despite oil and gas price rebound
The Bank of England looks set to keep interest rates unchanged at 3.75% on Thursday, despite a recent spike in oil prices above $100 a barrel which may
July 27, 2026
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Hong Kong IPO-bound Shein's management and ownership structure
Shein's draft prospectus for a Hong Kong market listing has for the first time shed light on the top management and ownership structure of the online fast-fashion retailer, which
July 27, 2026
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Bank of Japan to signal more rate hikes as price pressures build
The Bank of Japan is set to keep interest rates steady on Friday but leave scope for further hikes with hawkish communication, as the economy faces mounting
July 27, 2026
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RBI to hold rates through 2026 as growth risks outweigh inflation: Reuters poll
The Reserve Bank of India will keep its key interest rate unchanged at 5.25% in August and for the rest of the year, according to a Reuters poll of
July 27, 2026
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Germany's sick-note crackdown may be treating the symptoms, not the disease
Germany's plans to tighten sick-note rules may be mistaking the symptoms of rising absenteeism for the underlying illness,
July 27, 2026
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Markets dare to hope as US, Iran put war on hold
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole.
July 27, 2026
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As fashion stumbles, jewellery will help shape luxury's winners
As luxury groups grapple with weak fashion sales and a hit to spending from the Middle East conflict, investors are increasingly focused
July 27, 2026
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South Korea's Naver jumps 10% on Nvidia's $1 billion investment plan
Shares of South Korean internet and cloud service giant Naver jumped more than 10% on Monday after it said Nvidia would acquire $1 billion of its new shares to finance a
July 27, 2026
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Red Sea shipping slows after Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia, data shows
Ship traffic through Bab el-Mandeb fell on Sunday after Yemeni Houthis attacked Saudi oil installations along the Red Sea coast, while transit through
July 27, 2026
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Nvidia in talks with OpenAI to guarantee $250 billion financing for data center, WSJ reports
Nvidia is in talks to provide roughly $250 billion in financing guarantees for OpenAI as part of a massive data center project, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday.
July 27, 2026
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China's industrial profit growth moderates as exports cushion uneven recovery
Profits at China's industrial firms grew at a solid, though slower, pace as resilient exports helped cushion sluggish domestic demand, highlighting the economy's uneven
July 27, 2026
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As Indonesia cuts methane emissions, life atop a mountain of garbage begins to change
At Indonesia’s largest landfill, Bantargebang, waste picker Nur Wencih fears a sweeping government crackdown on open dumping could threaten the livelihood that has supported her family for two decades
July 27, 2026
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Japan June services producer prices rise as Iran war keeps freight costs high
Japan's services producer price index rose 3.2% in June from a year earlier, central bank data showed on Monday, a sign of broadening inflationary pressure that will keep
July 27, 2026
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How Singapore's unique monetary policy works
Singapore's central bank tightened its monetary policy settings unexpectedly on Monday, with inflation projected to step up in the months ahead.
January 26, 2026
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Oil prices ease after US and Iran pause their attacks
Oil prices have fallen further in early trading after setting a two-month high set last week
July 27, 2026
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Genevieve becomes a major Pacific hurricane off Mexico, but no direct threat to land is forecast
Hurricane Genevieve has strengthened into a major Category 4 storm southwest of Mexico in the Pacific Ocean
July 27, 2026
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US and Iran pause their attacks after days of escalation
The United States has not attacked Iran for a second day, and Tehran says it has also halted attacks
July 26, 2026
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How rising gas prices impact business at Chandler Driving School and tips they're passing onto students
How rising gas prices impact business at Chandler Driving School and tips they're passing onto students
July 26, 2026
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Vance, Caine raised concerns about escalating war in Iran, sources say as US pauses consecutive nights of strikes
Vance, Caine raised concerns about escalating war in Iran, sources say as US pauses consecutive nights of strikes
July 26, 2026
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For some, so-called 'Skynet Day' came too close to sci-fi after a rogue agent hacked into a startup
In 1984, the Skynet of "The Terminator" films were science fiction
July 26, 2026
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Shein flags tariff hits after posting quarterly loss ahead of Hong Kong IPO
Shein swung to a $99 million quarterly loss due to slowing sales after the U.S. removed an import duty exemption on
July 26, 2026
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Lula calls new US tariffs a mistake in Washington Post op-ed
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva called new U.S. tariffs unfair and a strategic mistake in a Sunday opinion column for The Washington
July 26, 2026
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Cuban president accuses US of 'political genocide' on anniversary of revolution
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel issued a sharp condemnation of Washington's oil embargo and hardened sanctions in a speech on Sunday, calling the policy of
July 26, 2026
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After 5 car washes, driver's car still "smells like a barn" after driving through manure on highway
After 5 car washes, driver's car still "smells like a barn" after driving through manure on highway
July 26, 2026
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Kremlin says too early to comment on reported US-Ukraine air ceasefire talks
Russia considers it premature to comment on reports that the United States and Ukraine are discussing a possible halt to aerial attacks as part of efforts to end the war, Kremlin
July 26, 2026
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‘Going it alone does not work’: America’s first one-party war
‘Going it alone does not work’: America’s first one-party war
July 26, 2026
Africa|Economy|Political|World
Senegal's President Faye launches new party, cementing ruling camp split
Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has launched a new political party, formalising his break with former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and the ruling Pastef party that
July 26, 2026
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Ugandan diplomat Otunnu joins race to become next UN head
Ugandan diplomat Olara Otunnu has joined the contest to become the next secretary-general of the United Nations, the seventh contender to succeed Antonio
July 26, 2026
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Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary sets up a battle of generations
Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary sets up a battle of generations
July 26, 2026
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The US military hasn’t blown up an alleged drug boat in a month. Has the campaign worked?
The US military hasn’t blown up an alleged drug boat in a month. Has the campaign worked?
July 26, 2026
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Romania shoots down third Russian drone, as president calls breaches 'intolerable'
A Romanian F-16 fighter jet pilot shot down a Russian drone over the Black Sea, the defence ministry said on Sunday, the latest in a series of breaches of the NATO
July 26, 2026
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A forced-labor crackdown or an end-run around Congress? Dissecting Trump's new tariffs
The Trump administration has levied tariffs on more than 60 countries, using a legal justification that permits the president to impose import taxes and other sanctions against countries found to engage in “unjustifiable,” “unreasonable” or “discriminatory” trade practices
July 26, 2026
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Airstrikes have paused and talks are pressing forward. But can the US and Iran take the off-ramp?
The U.S. military has paused its airstrikes on Iran after nearly two weeks of intensifying bombing
July 26, 2026
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‘There is freedom’: Why Asian women are leaving their husbands in their 50s and 60s
‘There is freedom’: Why Asian women are leaving their husbands in their 50s and 60s
July 26, 2026
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Cheaper, open and intelligent: Chinese AI models gain ground, as they make inroads in the US
Chinese AI models are gaining popularity in the U.S. for their affordability and efficiency
July 26, 2026
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Australia to raise concerns over new tariffs with Trump, PM Albanese says
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday he would seek to raise the issue of tariffs with U.S.
July 26, 2026
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Iran war spreads to Red Sea and Caspian, Gulf quiet as US forgoes strikes
The Iran war broadened over the weekend despite a pause in U.S. strikes, as Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis attacked Saudi
July 26, 2026
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Flavio Bolsonaro launches Brazil presidential campaign, touts support from Milei, Netanyahu
Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, eldest son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, on Saturday formally launched his bid to challenge President Luiz
July 26, 2026
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Iran-backed Houthis fire missiles at Saudi Arabia in response to airstrikes in Yemen
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels say they fired missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia in response to Saudi airstrikes on Yemen's strategic Red Sea city of Hodeida
July 25, 2026
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Houthis fire on Saudi oil sites; no US strike on Iran for first time in two weeks
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi militants fired on Saudi oil installations in two ports on the Red Sea coast on Saturday, but
July 24, 2026
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Trump administration admits it canceled clean-energy grants in states that voted for Kamala Harris
Trump administration admits it canceled clean-energy grants in states that voted for Kamala Harris
July 26, 2026
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India's Instagram Gen Z dents Modi's aura ahead of key state polls
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July 25, 2026
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Michigan battles massive cyclosporiasis outbreak as state reels from Trump cuts
Two weeks before the U.S.
July 25, 2026
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Brazil's Flávio Bolsonaro secures presidential bid despite challenges
Brazilian senator Flávio Bolsonaro has been confirmed as the presidential candidate for his father's Liberal Party
July 25, 2026
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LSEG's Lipper reviews transaction affecting fixed-income fund flow data
London Stock Exchange Group's (LSEG) Lipper unit said on Saturday it was investigating an unusually large transaction in one investment-grade bond fund that distorted its wider
July 25, 2026
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Small businesses file lawsuits against Trump's new sweeping tariffs
Trump’s tariffs are headed to court — again
July 25, 2026
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Disappointment and fear as tens of thousands people evacuate French wildfires
When raging wildfires threatened Mohammed Laabar's hometown in southwestern France on Friday, he and his wife gathered their three-year-old son,
July 25, 2026
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Water hauling is the new chore no rancher asked for
The combination of the worst snowpack on record and fast-spreading wildfires is changing the job description for ranchers in the Rocky Mountains
July 25, 2026
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India youth protesters agree to end protests after talks with government
India's youth protesters have agreed to end their demonstration, a spokesperson of the 'cockroach' movement told reporters after talks with the government on Saturday.
July 25, 2026
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Drone threat in Russia's Yekaterinburg disrupts Wildberries operations and athletics championships
A drone threat prompted leading Russian online retailer Wildberries to evacuate its logistics hub on Saturday in the city of Yekaterinburg, where the national
July 25, 2026
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Houthis fire on Saudi Red Sea oil sites
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi militants fired on Saudi oil installations in two ports on the Red Sea coast on
July 25, 2026
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India to keep engaging with US on trade deal after new tariff measures
India said on Saturday it would continue engaging with the United States to conclude a bilateral trade agreement, after Washington imposed a 10% tariff
July 25, 2026
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Fact check: Trump’s false claims at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Fact check: Trump’s false claims at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
July 25, 2026
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Swiss cheesemakers try to fill hole in sales from US tariffs
The Alpine farmers who make one of Switzerland's most famous cheeses are seeking to fill the hole in
July 25, 2026
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This wave of Trump tariffs is likely here to stay; more are coming
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July 25, 2026
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What a $15 pint of ice cream says about the economy
What a $15 pint of ice cream says about the economy
July 25, 2026
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Americans rewire their grocery shopping routines while digesting the biggest price jump in 50 years
Living through the biggest jump in grocery prices in a half-century has many Americans changing their eating and food shopping habits
July 25, 2026
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The 'rockets and feathers' effect: Inflation eases but grocery bills do not
Economics has a term for what U.S. grocery prices have done in recent years
July 25, 2026
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Kuwait's KPC signs $16 billion lease and leaseback deal for oil pipeline network
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) has signed a $16 billion deal to lease and lease back its crude oil pipeline network with a
July 25, 2026
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Samsung Elec, SK Group seal $950 billion deals as South Korea hosts AI powers
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July 25, 2026
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Samsung Elec wins $200 billion Broadcom AI chip partnership, boosting foundry push
Samsung Electronics said on Saturday it struck a pact with U.S. chip designer Broadcom to widen cooperation across memory chips, contract chip making and
July 25, 2026
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Nvidia, SK Group unveil $500 billion-plus AI data centers initiative, memory partnership
Nvidia and South Korea's SK Group on Friday unveiled a more than $500 billion AI initiative spanning large-scale AI data centers and next-generation memory, Nvidia
July 25, 2026
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US says it will lift ban on imports of Mexican cattle
The U.S.
July 25, 2026
Economy|Environment
Trump administration admits grants for clean energy were canceled based on politics
The Trump administration has again acknowledged in court documents that it terminated $7.6 billion in grants for hundreds of clean energy projects “based solely on the political identity of the grant recipient’s state,” in this case, 16 states that voted for Democrat Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election
July 25, 2026
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Paramount agrees to pause Warner Bros deal while case plays out
Paramount Skydance on Friday agreed to pause its acquisition of Warner Bros.
July 25, 2026
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Trump says he won't proceed with nuclear deal unless Saudis join Abraham Accords
President Donald Trump on Friday said he would not go forward with a civil nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia unless the Saudis agreed
July 25, 2026
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US targets $2.2 billion in rebates to airlines that retrofit planes over wireless interference
Major U.S. airlines will need to retrofit planes by the end of 2030 to address potential wireless interference after a new auction of wireless
July 25, 2026
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Its AI agent spent days hacking a company, but sources say OpenAI did not notice for a week
The OpenAI agent that broke into tech firm Hugging Face went on a dayslong hacking spree that OpenAI
July 25, 2026
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Appeals court rejects Trump bid to halt $100,000 H-1B visa fee ruling
A federal appeals court on Friday rejected a bid by U.S.
July 25, 2026
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Paramount delays closing Warner buyout while judge considers states' challenge
Skydance-owned Paramount has agreed to delay closing its $81 billion buyout of Warner Bros
July 25, 2026
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The Latest: Trump says US will investigate EU trade practices for ‘unethical’ fines on Google
President Donald Trump says the U.S. will open a formal investigation into the European Union’s trade practices
July 24, 2026
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Paramount agrees to delay Warner Bros. Discovery takeover for months
Paramount agrees to delay Warner Bros. Discovery takeover for months
July 25, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology
Qualcomm tells customers of double-digit price increases, Bloomberg News reports
Smartphone chipmaker Qualcomm told customers it would raise prices by a percentage in the double digits due to rising costs, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing a letter sent
July 24, 2026
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Trump says US to launch EU probe over 'illegal' Google fine
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July 24, 2026
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Brazil eases spending curb despite revenue shortfall from dividend tax
The Brazilian government on Friday reduced by 5.7 billion reais ($1.12 billion) a spending curb needed to comply with its fiscal framework due to lower
July 25, 2026
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Barclays sees upside risks to 2026 Brent price view given Strait of Hormuz impasse
Barclays said on Friday that risks to its oil price forecasts are skewed higher depending on how long the "impasse" over the Strait of Hormuz lasts.
July 25, 2026
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Waymo explores ending Uber partnership, Financial Times reports
Alphabet's robotaxi firm Waymo is considering ending its partnership with Uber due to a souring relationship between the companies, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing
July 25, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|World
Brazil says 16.5% of exports face combined US duties of 37.5%
Brazil estimates that newly announced U.S. tariffs will affect 23.1% of its exports, according to a government statement released on Friday.
July 25, 2026
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Trump says he trusts Russia and China's leaders not to enable Iran
U.S.
July 24, 2026
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Private credit roundup: Insurers step up as liquidity pressures build
Insurers and large institutions are preparing to put more money into private credit markets, a survey showed, even as wealthy investors turn cautious about the illiquidity and
July 24, 2026
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Canada marks Gordie Howe bridge opening without US after trade war deepens
Canada marked the opening of a bridge connecting Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, Michigan, on Friday in a quiet celebration without U.S. officials after a
July 24, 2026
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Stocks mixed as oil prices pause climb but yields hover near highs
U.S. and European stock markets found only scattered relief from this week's lows as oil prices pulled back on Friday, but
July 24, 2026
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Nasdaq lags on angst over AI spending ahead of earnings reports
The tech-heavy Nasdaq fell on Friday as investors sold chip stocks on worries about massive spending on artificial intelligence ahead of the next
July 24, 2026
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US small businesses file lawsuit challenging Trump's new 'forced labor' tariffs
Two U.S. small businesses on Friday challenged President Donald Trump's latest round of tariffs on goods from 60 trading partners, saying that the new
July 25, 2026
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Canada celebrates new bridge to US during tariff troubles with Trump
Canadian officials are celebrating a new U.S.-Canada bridge over the Detroit River
July 24, 2026
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Trump says the US will investigate EU trade practices, claiming the bloc unfairly fined tech giants
President Donald Trump says the United States will open a formal investigation into the European Union’s trade practices
July 24, 2026
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Blackstone, Donerail among final bidders for yacht retailer MarineMax, sources say
Investment firms Blackstone and Donerail are among the final bidders to acquire MarineMax, two people familiar with the matter said on Friday, as
July 24, 2026
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ECB facing mid-sized inflation shock, will get to 2% in year or so, Lane says
The European Central Bank still considers the current inflation shock to be medium-sized, which requires some policy action but not aggressive moves, and it will get
July 24, 2026
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Oil falls on report China pushing for end US-Iran war
Crude oil futures prices were more than 4% lower on Friday after sources said that China had initiated a push to resume stalled peace talks between the United States and
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology
Anthropic rolls out Opus 5 AI model in efficiency upgrade
Anthropic on Friday launched Opus 5, its latest AI model that the startup says nears the capabilities of its more powerful cousin Fable 5 at half the price.
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology
Meta adds new task automation features to AI assistant
Meta is rolling out new features for its Meta AI service in select markets, allowing the chatbot to complete certain tasks autonomously, the company said on Friday.
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Science|Technology
Aerospace fights for young recruits as AI drains talent pool
For Hassan Butt, a 17-year-old British student volunteering at the Farnborough airshow this week, there was nothing
July 24, 2026
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US hits network of Iranian financier Zanjani with more sanctions
The United States on Friday imposed sanctions against nine firms and four people in the business network of sanctioned Iranian financier Babak Zanjani
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy
White House wants veterans to replace immigrant truckers who lost their licenses in crackdown
The Trump administration wants soldiers to consider becoming truck drivers when they leave the military
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
New US tariffs linked to claims of foreign forced labor dismay and anger trading partners
U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest set of tariffs has provoked heated objections from America’s trading partners
July 24, 2026
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Black members of Oklahoma Native American tribe file federal lawsuit to gain citizenship rights
Two descendants of Black people once enslaved by a Native American tribe are asking a federal court in Oklahoma to force tribal leaders to issue them citizenship cards as ordered a year ago by a tribal court
July 24, 2026
Africa|Business|Crime|Economy|World
Liberia seizes $317 million of cocaine bound for Europe, police chief says
Liberian authorities have seized around $317 million worth of cocaine that was bound for Europe, a senior police official said, in
July 24, 2026
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Residents enter shattered south Lebanon town after Israeli withdrawal
Residents began entering the southern Lebanese town of Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh on Friday, some inspecting damaged homes
July 24, 2026
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US business activity perks up in July, helped by World Cup, but trend may not last, S&P Global says
Activity in the vast U.S. services sector accelerated in July, aided in part by spending around the FIFA World Cup and the Independence Day holiday, while the pace of
July 24, 2026
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White House says Trump, Zelenskiy to meet in Washington next week
U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy are scheduled to meet in Washington on Tuesday, a White House official said on Friday.
July 24, 2026
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US new home sales pick up in June, but affordability challenges remain
Sales of new U.S. single-family homes snapped a two-month skid in June, but higher mortgage rates and affordability challenges restrained the rebound and continue to
July 24, 2026
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Investors fret that spiking oil prices and rising yields could threaten stock rally
Deepening conflict in the Middle East has sent oil prices surging and Treasury yields climbing to levels that have equity
July 24, 2026
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Yen records biggest weekly drop in over two months, dollar climbs for the week
The dollar was set for its biggest weekly gain since mid-June, buoyed by the rise in oil prices, while the yen was poised for its largest weekly percentage
July 24, 2026
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Commerzbank chairman says bank is ready for takeover talks with UniCredit
Commerzbank Chairman Jens Weidmann on Friday invited UniCredit to open talks on the terms of a merger, as the German lender abandoned its
July 24, 2026
Asia|Economy|World
Pakistan, Iran explore path towards new talks with US in a China-initiated push, sources say
Pakistan is exploring a path towards a resumption of stalled U.S.-Iran talks over ending their
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
JPMorgan warns 'super' El Niño and oil shock could prop up global inflation
A rapidly intensifying El Niño weather pattern combined with higher energy prices could add 0.3 percentage points to global inflation next year, hitting
July 24, 2026
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US investment-grade bond funds see $7 billion record weekly outflows
U.S. investment-grade bond funds and exchange-traded funds saw massive outflows in the week ended July 22, as an oil-driven inflation scare pushed Treasury yields higher and
July 24, 2026
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‘It’s like firing your best worker for no apparent reason’: Why this New York family is dreading a looming deadline
‘It’s like firing your best worker for no apparent reason’: Why this New York family is dreading a looming deadline
July 24, 2026
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Wisconsin voters sue to allow for vote to count if absentee ballot is late
A new lawsuit argues that voters in swing state Wisconsin whose absentee ballots haven't arrived by Election Day should be allowed to cast provisional ballots at the polls to ensure their vote is counted
July 24, 2026
Asia|Economy|Political|World
Chinese and Philippines vessels clash in South China Sea
Chinese ships fired water cannons at Philippine vessels, including one carrying a CNN crew, near a dangerous flashpoint in the South China Sea on Friday – the third tense confrontation this week in the contested waters.
July 24, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World
A crude summer
It's all about central banks this week and rising energy prices will likely keep rate-setters as distant as Tokyo, Washington and London on their toes even if they welcome
July 24, 2026
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AstraZeneca 'magic' faces rare test after trial failure, share slide
AstraZeneca's long-time CEO Pascal Soriot has rarely put a foot wrong.
July 24, 2026
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US stocks face tests from Fed decision, tech-led earnings deluge
A wobbly U.S. stock market will take its cues in the coming week from a Federal Reserve meeting set to shed light on the path for interest rates, and
July 24, 2026
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Beleagured Turkish opposition attempts to regroup with new party
Turkish opposition leader Ozgur Ozel and 90 other breakaway lawmakers launched a new political party on Friday, seeking to regroup to challenge President Tayyip Erdogan
July 24, 2026
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Samsung, SK Hynix to announce major chip deals with US tech companies, Seoul says
South Korean chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix will announce large supply deals with U.S. technology companies during President Lee Jae Myung's visit to San
July 24, 2026
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China's CATL tops quarterly profit forecasts on robust energy storage business
Chinese battery giant CATL reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter profit, driven by robust growth in its energy storage business that helped offset softer demand
July 24, 2026
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US agency rejects petition seeking Tesla door-release defect probe
The U.S.
July 24, 2026
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US equity funds log outflows for a second straight week as tech earnings eyed
U.S. equity funds recorded outflows for a second consecutive week as caution ahead of earnings reports from major technology companies and a renewed rise in oil prices weighed on
July 24, 2026
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Verizon lifts annual forecasts, signs $1 billion fiber deal with Google
Verizon raised its annual adjusted profit forecast and said it had secured a more than $1 billion deal with Google to provide dark fiber connectivity for
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology
Meta launches new app 'Seller' to provide sales tools for merchants
Meta on Friday launched a new app called "Seller" to offer dedicated selling tools to merchants using the company's Facebook Marketplace platform for buying and selling items.
July 24, 2026
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Bank of England to hold steady this year but Iran war inflation risks persist: Reuters poll
The Bank of England will not shift its key interest rate from 3.75% on Thursday according to all 70 economists in a July 21-24 Reuters poll, and likely
July 24, 2026
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WFP warns of deeper cuts in Gaza aid due to donor fatigue
The U.N.
July 24, 2026
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Russian entrepreneurs see stock go up in flames as Ukraine targets Wildberries
Russian fashion designer Viktoria Terekhova shipped virtually her entire summer collection of children's clothes last week to the giant warehouse of online retailer
July 24, 2026
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AmEx's steady profit outlook clouds revenue forecast boost; shares fall
American Express raised its 2026 revenue forecast on Friday as its affluent customers continued to spend on travel, entertainment and dining, but
July 24, 2026
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Trump imposes new global tariffs, drawing protests from trading partners
The United States on Friday imposed new tariffs of 10% and 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners, including the EU and China, alleging those countries
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology
Verizon signs deal with Google worth over $1 billion
Verizon CEO Dan Schulman said on Friday the company has secured a deal with Google, valued at more than $1 billion, to provide dark fiber connectivity for the search engine giant's
July 24, 2026
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Bank of America hikes common stock dividend by 14%
Bank of America said on Friday it has increased its quarterly common stock dividend by 4 cents or 14%, to 32 cents a share, with its CEO Brian Moynihan citing the
July 24, 2026
Americas|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|US|World
Flash flood emergency issued in West Virginia
Torrential rain triggered dangerous flash flooding across parts of West Virginia as severe storms sweep through the Eastern US.
July 22, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Wall St opens subdued after tech rout; Mideast, tariffs in focus
Wall Street's main indexes opened subdued on Friday after a tech-led selloff in the previous session, as investors digested fresh earnings, escalating Middle East tensions and a
July 24, 2026
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Russian central bank cuts key rate by 25 bps to 14% as Ukrainian drones hit economy
The Russian central bank cut its benchmark interest rate to 14% on Friday from 14.25% despite a spike in inflation linked to
July 24, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Political
Is withholding federal counterterrorism funds from states – as FEMA has threatened – legal?
Legal scholars argue that when executive branch agencies impose conditions on federal funds, courts should give these cases special scrutiny.
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US
American Express Q2 profit rises driven by higher spending and fewer delinquencies
American Express on Friday reported an 8% rise in second-quarter profits compared to last year
July 24, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science
Colorado prepares for screwworms, as the pest that was eradicated in 1966 returns to the US
After screwworm cases were reported in Texas and New Mexico, Colorado is taking preventive measures against the pest.
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
HSBC sells Singapore insurance unit to Allianz in $2.1 billion deal
HSBC has agreed to sell its life and health insurance business in Singapore to Allianz for S$2.7 billion ($2.1 billion), as it trims
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Food|World
In India, Iran war forces Diet Coke to roll out a bigger can, heftier price tag
First, the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran sparked a Diet Coke shortage in India by squeezing supplies of aluminum cans, triggering an unusual wave of "Diet
July 24, 2026
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Reaction to US imposing new tariffs on 60 trading partners
The Trump administration on Friday imposed new tariffs of 10% and 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners, including the European Union and China, over allegations of lax
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
European Commission gives guarded welcome to new Trump tariffs
The European Commission gave a guarded welcome to new tariffs imposed by the United States on Friday, saying that the outcome was in line with a trade deal the two sides
July 24, 2026
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German consumer sentiment dips slightly into August, survey finds
German consumer sentiment is set to dip slightly going into August as households remain cautious about spending amid more pessimistic income expectations, a survey found on
July 24, 2026
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Bank of France head: Trump's tariffs add more uncertainty for world economy
Tariffs imposed on trading partners from the administration of U.S.
July 24, 2026
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Switzerland disputes US forced labour claims as new tariffs take effect
Switzerland takes note of the announced additional U.S. tariffs but rejects allegations underlying the forced labour investigation, the government said on Friday.
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|World
India's private sector growth slumped to over four-year low in July, PMI shows
India's private sector growth skidded to its weakest in over four years in July as a sharp slowdown in services constrained overall expansion even though rising export
July 24, 2026
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US weapons makers confront Europe's drive for local control
As U.S. defence companies descended on Britain's Farnborough Airshow this week hoping to tap Europe's military spending boom, they encountered
July 24, 2026
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EU's Kallas questions US rationale for tariffs on bloc, seeks clarification
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas questioned Washington's rationale for imposing new tariffs on European goods, saying on Friday that
July 24, 2026
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Top apparel exporter Vietnam faces higher US tariffs than peers
Vietnam faces higher U.S. tariffs than peers and risks a further erosion of competitiveness in the clothing sector, as the largest exporter of apparel to the U.S. is
July 24, 2026
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Oil batters bonds as AI burns cash
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu We are back to war watching, as if the June ceasefire never happened.
July 24, 2026
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Euro zone firms struggle to raise consumer prices after Iran shock, ECB poll shows
Euro zone companies are struggling to raise prices for consumers already struggling with a rise in fuel costs, with fierce competition from China compounding tough
July 24, 2026
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ECB survey shows broadly unchanged inflation outlook
Euro zone inflation expectations remained broadly unchanged over the past three months and price growth is seen falling quickly next year before returning back to the 2%
July 24, 2026
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Euro zone consumers cut inflation expectations in June
Euro zone consumers cut their inflation expectations last month, likely encouraged by a truce in the Middle East that had brought down energy prices but proved short
July 24, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Technology|World
Temasek eyes defence deals as Europe boosts military spending, executive says
Singaporean state investor Temasek is looking to increase its investments in defence as the war in Ukraine prompts European
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World
Wise tumbles after US declines national trust bank application
London-listed shares of Wise fell 10% on Friday after the money transfer group said its application to create a national trust bank in the United States was denied by regulators,
July 24, 2026
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French private sector contraction eased in July, flash PMIs show
France's private sector contraction eased in July, with services output slowing only marginally, although inflation, borrowing costs and geopolitics all remained concerns as
July 24, 2026
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German business activity returns to growth after four months, PMI shows
Germany's private sector has returned to growth in July for the first time in four months, driven by a marked upturn in manufacturing output, a survey
July 24, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
China's PBOC to conduct overnight reverse repos, inject a total of 2.1 trillion yuan
China's central bank said on Friday it would conduct overnight reverse repo operations via the open market from July 29 to 31 and on August 3 to better meet short-term
July 24, 2026
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ECB policymakers warn about growing inflation risks
Inflation risks are high and the European Central Bank may need to raise interest rates again in response to the Iran crisis, three policymakers said on Friday, but all
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Euro zone business activity returns to growth in July for first time in four months, PMI shows
Euro zone business activity returned to growth in July for the first time in four months, driven by a rebound in new orders, but may be derailed by high
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World
European shares gain as SAP lifts tech stocks; Middle East on watch
European shares rose on Friday after registering their steepest one-day loss in two weeks in the previous session, as investors drew comfort
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
As AI grows more powerful, a US-China feud threatens safety efforts
U.S. threats to sanction Chinese AI developers over alleged intellectual property theft and export-control violations risk unravelling efforts to establish
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
UK firms plan smaller price rises and wage hikes, BoE survey shows
British businesses expect to increase prices and wages by a bit less in the year ahead after a ceasefire in the Iran war briefly pushed down energy prices, according to a
July 24, 2026
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UK businesses and consumers more positive, but boost may not last
British firms reported the first rise in activity in three months in July, helped by a brief respite in the Iran war, while consumers grew in confidence
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
UK retail sales get surprise boost from hot weather and World Cup
British retail sales rose unexpectedly in June as shoppers increased their spending on air conditioning and clothing, official data showed on Friday,
July 24, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Travel|World
Spanish hotel chain Melia completes exit from Cuba
Spanish hotel group Melia said it has ceased all operations of its 34 hotels in Cuba on Friday amid the hardening of U.S. sanctions and the island’s
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
China's CiDi eyes overseas sales of autonomous mining machines this year
CiDi, the Hong Kong-listed Chinese autonomous mining equipment maker, expects overseas deployments to grow this
July 24, 2026
Crime|Economy|World
Argentina President Milei flies to Brazil to kick-start Bolsonaro presidential bid
Argentine President Javier Milei flies to Brazil on Friday to throw his weight behind Senator Flavio Bolsonaro's presidential run
July 24, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
Taiwan central bank says it has good communications with US Treasury after currency report
Taiwan's central bank on Friday emphasised its good relations with the U.S.
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Sports|Travel
World Cup boom, Middle East gloom could split earnings for US travel firms
By Anshuman Tripathy and Megavarshini G.
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Travel|World
Fuel swings turn US airline earnings forecasts into moving targets
A rapid rise in jet fuel prices is forcing U.S. airlines to rewrite earnings expectations, exposing how quickly higher fuel costs can outpace revenue
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle
More Colorado homeowners are replacing thirsty lawns with drought-friendly landscapes
More Colorado homeowners are replacing thirsty lawns with drought-friendly landscapes
July 24, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
'Lapdog media': Indian reporters caught in youth protest anger
When Indian television reporter Dev Kotak went to cover a massive youth protest against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government
July 24, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Political
Faith leaders and community members sue Colorado town of Hudson in effort to block planned ICE detention center
Faith leaders and community members sue Colorado town of Hudson in effort to block planned ICE detention center
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World
Wildberries, 'Russia's Amazon,' says Ukrainian drones struck three more of its warehouses
Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries, Moscow's answer to Amazon, said on Friday three more of its warehouses had been attacked by Ukraine overnight, part
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
China’s memory chip makers ride AI boom to new power — and U.S. scrutiny
For months, Chinese chip manufacturer ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) had been
July 24, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|Technology
Trump pledge on data center power supplies draws skepticism
President Donald Trump announced a non-binding pledge by U.S. power producers and data centers on Thursday to fund
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
Intel rises as strong forecasts signal AI boost for turnaround
Intel's shares rose 6% in premarket trading on Friday after bullish forecasts signaled the AI boom was propelling the chipmaker's long-awaited turnaround.
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology
Running on empty
From the Editor Hello Morning Bid readers! Cash burn and spiking crude prices dominated market headlines this week.
July 24, 2026
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Global equity funds attract ninth weekly inflow amid upbeat earnings expectations
Global equity funds attracted inflows for a ninth straight week through July 22 as investors remained optimistic about a robust earnings season despite an escalation in Middle East
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Defense tech company Anduril in talks to raise funding at about $100 billion valuation
Defense tech firm Anduril is in discussions with investors for a new funding round that could see it valued at roughly $100 billion, rivaling
July 24, 2026
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
Fed Chairman Warsh faces cruel summer as bond yields spike
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh wanted a central bank that talked less and let the data speak. Now, markets are speaking for him - loudly.
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe
Volkswagen makes case for deep cuts as Chinese competitors close in on Europe
Volkswagen must deepen cost cuts to remain competitive against Chinese brands increasingly taking aim at the German auto group's home market, CEO Oliver
July 24, 2026
Economy|Europe|Health|Political
Germany's Merz picks first woman chief of staff in shake-up before state elections
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz named Health Minister Nina Warken as his new chief of staff on Friday, as part of a reshuffle intended
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Political|World
Indian government seeks time on youth protesters' minister resignation demand
Leaders of India's youth-led "cockroach" movement said on Friday that the government has sought time
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Travel
Airline passengers hate middle seats. But that’s not why United is getting rid of some of them
Airline passengers hate middle seats. But that’s not why United is getting rid of some of them
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World
Volkswagen profits drop 10% as embattled automaker considers massive job cuts
Volkswagen profits drop 10% as embattled automaker considers massive job cuts
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Why Venezuela can’t access $4 billion in gold that could help with earthquake recovery
Why Venezuela can’t access $4 billion in gold that could help with earthquake recovery
July 24, 2026
Economy|World
German leader Merz reshuffles top posts as he tries to counter far-right advance
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has reshuffled top posts as he tries to boost his unpopular government
July 24, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|World
Chinese ship shoots water cannon at Philippine vessel with CNN crew on board near flashpoint shoal
Chinese ship shoots water cannon at Philippine vessel with CNN crew on board near flashpoint shoal
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
Tech titan’s ex-wife fails to win greater share of AI boom in decade-long ‘divorce of the century’
Tech titan’s ex-wife fails to win greater share of AI boom in decade-long ‘divorce of the century’
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
Trump imposes new tariffs targeting dozens of countries
Trump imposes new tariffs targeting dozens of countries
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Add a month at sea and $2.5 million - what it costs oil tankers to flee Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb
With two of its key oil export routes - the Hormuz and Bab el- Mandeb straits - disrupted by Iran and Iran-allied Houthi militants,
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World
Japan's Nikkei falls more than 2% on AI spending worries
Japan's Nikkei share average fell more than 2% on Friday, as a sharp decline in Google parent Alphabet shares spurred concerns about heavy AI spending.
July 24, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
Japan June core CPI rises 1.6% yr/yr
Japan's core consumer prices rose 1.6% in June from a year earlier, government data showed on Friday.
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
BOJ likely to keep inflation warning but expect no big build-up in risks, sources say
The Bank of Japan will likely maintain its warning over the risk of inflation overshooting its 2% target next week, but signal that those risks have not
July 24, 2026
Crime|Economy|MidEast|Political|World
US military says it completed 13th consecutive night of strikes on Iran
The U.S. military said late on Thursday it completed its latest round of strikes on Iran that marked a 13th consecutive night of American attacks.
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World
Brazil report cites icing, pilot actions, safety culture in deadly Voepass crash
Brazilian air accident investigators said on Thursday that a buildup of ice, failures in the aircraft's de-icing system,
July 24, 2026
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets
Australia's ASX finance chief Andrew Tobin to retire months after new CEO named
Australian stock exchange operator ASX Ltd said on Friday that CFO Andrew Tobin intends to retire.
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Around 2,000 Brazilian products exempt from both recent U.S. tariffs, minister says
About 2,000 products exported by Brazil to the United States will be exempt from the new tariffs announced by the Donald Trump administration in recent days, including
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
US military launches new strikes on Iran as clashes escalate over shipping routes
The U.S. military has announced it conducted a 13th night of strikes against Iran as clashes escalate over shipping routes
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
What is China’s Kimi K3 and why is the US so rattled by it?
What is China’s Kimi K3 and why is the US so rattled by it?
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|MidEast|Political|US|World
Famine has ended in Gaza. But the gains are fragile and it could get worse
The world’s leading authority on food insecurity said on Thursday that the situation in Gaza had improved since famine swept parts of the Palestinian territory last year
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|US|World
Trump administration faces record turnover in second term
Trump administration faces record turnover in second term
July 24, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|US|World
US, Mexico set more USMCA talks for September amid differences over autos content
U.S. and Mexican officials said on Thursday they will meet for a fourth round of negotiations to revamp the North American trade pact
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World
Singapore's GIC to invest an additional $30 billion in hedge funds
Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC plans to deploy an additional $30 billion into hedge funds and is spreading its bets
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Japan government highlights mounting inflationary pressure
Japanese companies are passing on rising costs from the Middle East conflict at a faster pace than in 2022, when the war in Ukraine pushed up fuel costs, the government said
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Japan June core inflation accelerates, stays below BOJ target
Japan's core inflation perked up in June but remained below the central bank's 2% target for a fifth straight month, suggesting that firms have yet to
July 24, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
Japan's factory activity stays firm as output surges in July, PMI shows
Japan's manufacturing activity remained broadly firm in July with output rising at its fastest rate since February 2014, while uncertainty about the Middle East situation
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Trump imposes double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries as his 10% levies are set to expire Friday
President Donald Trump is going ahead with new double-digit tariffs on dozens of U.S. trading partners just as the clock runs out Friday on stopgap levies he imposed after a stinging defeat at the Supreme Court
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|US
Trump administration urges Congress to pass permanent daylight saving time
The Trump administration is urging Congress to make daylight saving time permanent, deprioritize bicycle lanes and mass transit, cut funding for electric
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Trading Day: Burn, baby, burn
European and U.S. stocks slumped while bond yields shot higher on Thursday, with global markets rocked by oil's surge above $100 a barrel and
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology
Pentagon awards Oracle nearly $7 billion deal in latest software consolidation push
The Pentagon announced on Thursday a nearly $7 billion, up-to-10-year agreement with Oracle to consolidate the department's on-premises software licenses into a single
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology
SAP CFO says AI must move beyond chatbot 'low-hanging fruit' before seeing returns
SAP's finance chief said on Thursday that artificial intelligence in enterprise software must move beyond chatbots and coding tools into more complex business
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology
Nvidia, Amkor strike $1.5 billion chip packaging deal
Amkor Technology said on Thursday it had entered a multi-year agreement with Nvidia worth $1.5 billion to expand advanced semiconductor packaging and test capacity in the U.S., as
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets|US
Paramount-Warner Bros deal paused through August 17, judge rules
Paramount Skydance must pause its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery through August 17, a federal judge ruled on Thursday.
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
ECB considering several options to mitigate losses, sources say
The European Central Bank is considering several options to mitigate its financial losses, in a tense debate that is expected to
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Trump to impose 'forced labor' duties on Friday as temporary 10% US tariffs expire
The Trump administration on Friday will impose new tariffs of 10% and 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners, including the European Union, over allegations of lax
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
US warns against excessive yen volatility, calls for BOJ rate hikes
The U.S.
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Brazil says US tariffs related to forced labor are 'arbitrary' and 'unjustified'
The Brazilian government on Thursday rejected the tariffs imposed by the United States on the South American nation and another 59 trading partners related to
July 24, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World
Mexico to see no change from new US tariffs, economy minister says
Mexico's Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said on Thursday that the country will "see no change in the effective tariff that Mexico pays," after the U.S. government
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Canada to consider retaliating against latest Trump tariffs, Carney says
Canada will do whatever it takes to defend itself in a trade war with the United States, including possible retaliatory measures, Prime
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|US|World
Prime Minister Carney says Canada is ready to respond if Trump's new tariffs go into effect
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will continue to negotiate a new trade deal with the U.S., but the country is willing to respond should new threatened tariffs come into effect
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Mexican economy falters in May as construction dips
Mexico's economy contracted in May from April, official data showed on Thursday, fueling caution about the country's situation as the primary and secondary sectors
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology
Harley-Davidson posts lower quarterly results as raw material costs rise
Harley-Davidson reported lower second-quarter profit and revenue but raised its annual forecast on Thursday, as the legacy motorbike maker leaned on its wider turnaround plan to
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
Short sellers notch $15.5 billion profit as SpaceX shares slide
Short sellers targeting SpaceX shares are sitting on an estimated $15.5 billion in paper profit since the rockets-to-AI firm's mid-June initial
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Ameriprise Financial quarterly profit rises on higher fee income
Asset and wealth manager Ameriprise Financial reported a rise in its second-quarter profit on Thursday, driven by a market rally that boosted the value of its fee-generating assets
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
ECB leaves rates on hold, but keeps door open to further rate hikes
The European Central Bank kept borrowing costs on hold on Thursday but left room for more tightening in the coming months as a widening conflict in the Middle East pushed
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
Wall St opens lower as Big Tech earnings rekindle AI spending worries; oil jumps
Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Thursday, as concerns over heavy AI spending resurfaced after the first batch of Big Tech earnings, while another jump in oil prices
July 23, 2026
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World
Sweden declares mining national security interest to counter dependence on China
Sweden's government declared mining of critical metals and rare earth minerals a national security interest on Thursday, saying a new mining strategy was needed to
July 23, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology
What went wrong: How an OpenAI model went rogue
What went wrong: How an OpenAI model went rogue
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Health|Political|World
Germany's Merz could announce cabinet reshuffle on Friday, sources say
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz could announce a cabinet reshuffle on Friday, triggered by the abrupt exit of party heavyweight Jens Spahn in a row over a surrogacy baby,
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology
Blackstone is addressing community concerns around AI, CEO says
Blackstone is working to address the societal and environmental implications of artificial intelligence development, CEO Stephen
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Lockheed Martin, RTX lift 2026 forecasts as Pentagon looks to restock weapons
The world's two biggest defense contractors, Lockheed Martin and RTX, said on Thursday they expect strong profits going forward because
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
US weekly jobless claims plunge to lowest since 1969
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits for the first time unexpectedly fell last week to the lowest since the 1960s, indicating the U.S. job market
July 23, 2026
Economy|Finance|Political|World
Trump vows to punish Iran for Houthi attacks in Red Sea; oil surges over $100
U.S.
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
ECB will discuss raising banks' minimum reserves, Lagarde says
The European Central Bank will discuss raising banks' minimum reserve requirements, ECB President Christine Lagarde said on Thursday, opening the door to a move that
July 23, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|US|World
Former Barclays boss denies friendship with Epstein, US Democrats skeptical
Former Barclays Chief Executive Jes Staley said on Thursday in a closed-door U.S. congressional hearing that he had no
July 23, 2026
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World
Spanish parliament rejects government's 2027 spending plan
Spain's lower house rejected the government's proposed 2027 spending framework on Thursday, dealing a fresh blow to its efforts to approve a state budget before the end of
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Sports|Technology|World
Kalshi hits the back of the net with $27 billion FIFA World Cup windfall
Prediction market startup Kalshi scored well during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, netting roughly double its projected user traffic and trading volume as fans scrambled
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World
Oil executives rush to complete contract migration in Venezuela, sources say
Venezuela's oil ministry has told partners of state energy company PDVSA that it will maintain the July 28 deadline it had set to
July 23, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Election|World
US states sue Trump administration for conditioning disaster funds on election changes
A coalition of mostly Democratic-led states asked a federal judge on Thursday to block the Department of Homeland Security from withholding certain disaster-related
July 24, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Food|World
Swiss chocolate maker Lindt misleads consumers about child labor, US lawsuit claims
Lindt has been sued in a U.S. court over its alleged use of child labor in Ghana and Ivory Coast, even as the Swiss chocolate maker touts its commitment to
July 24, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Finance
More than 24 states sue Trump administration after it put conditions on receiving disaster funding
More than two dozen states have sued the Trump administration after it required them to comply with election and immigration conditions to get billions of dollars in federal funding for disasters
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World
US Treasury finds no trading partner manipulated currency for trade advantage in 2025
No major U.S. trading partner manipulated its currency to gain an unfair trade advantage in 2025, the U.S.
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Blackstone private credit fund withdrawal requests slowing, president says
Investor requests to withdraw from Blackstone's flagship private credit fund have fallen at the beginning of the third quarter after a period of higher demand to redeem,
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Travel|World
Airline group IATA taps World Economic Forum's Zahidi as new chief
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has tapped World Economic Forum managing director Saadia Zahidi as its new director general after current boss Willie
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
Intel forecast crushes estimates as AI boom boosts chip demand; shares jump
Intel forecast quarterly profit and revenue above estimates on Thursday, pushing its shares up 5.2% in after-hours trade and helping prompt the
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Newmont tops profit estimates on higher gold prices, sees steady output
Newmont, the world's biggest gold miner, beat second-quarter profit estimates on Thursday after a rally in bullion prices outweighed the impact
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Technology
GE HealthCare says CFO Saccaro to step down; reports preliminary Q2 results
GE HealthCare's Chief Financial Officer Jay Saccaro will step down from his role to pursue an opportunity outside the medical technology industry, the company said on Thursday, and
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World
Boeing pips Airbus in low-key Farnborough jet order race
Boeing edged Airbus in a subdued series of order announcements at the Farnborough Airshow this week, as the global
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Travel|World
Aerolineas Argentinas plans biggest fleet renewal in a decade with 20 new aircraft
Aerolineas Argentinas said on Thursday it will add 20 new aircraft to its fleet, marking the state airline's largest revamp in a decade as it seeks to renew a quarter of its total
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World
Venezuela quakes caused $19.6 billion in damage, World Bank report shows
Two earthquakes that rocked Venezuela on June 24 caused $19.6 billion in direct physical damage, but the cost of rebuilding could be twice that much or
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Iran flew IRGC commanders, missile gear to Yemen's Houthis, sources say
Iran flew Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commanders, military advisers and missile- and drone-related equipment into Yemen this month,
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
US energy shares gain as Houthi tanker attacks push Brent crude to $100
U.S. energy shares rose on Thursday as Brent crude touched $100 a barrel, extending a five-day rally after attacks on two Saudi oil tankers heightened concerns over global oil
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Technology
Trump expands a voluntary pledge to protect consumers from high utility bills from AI data centers
President Donald Trump is having governors and electricity companies join a pledge aimed at shielding U.S. consumers from higher utility bills because data centers
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World
Ford to partner with Chinese automaker Geely in Spain in new joint venture
Ford and Chinese automotive company Geely Auto announced plans on Thursday to jointly manufacture low- and zero-emission vehicles at Ford’s Valencia, Spain factory
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political
Democrats urge IRS watchdog to find out why a top lawyer who clashed with White House left his job
Senate Democrats want a watchdog at the Internal Revenue Service to investigate the recent departure of a high-ranking IRS attorney who clashed with President Donald Trump's White House after the attorney raised concerns about influence over taxpayer audits
July 24, 2026
Economy|Finance|US
Democrats say Social Security boss' message pushed misleading statements on Trump tax law's benefits
Congressional Democrats are squaring off with President Donald Trump's administration over one of the most potent political issues in the country ahead of this year’s midterm elections: Social Security
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Gas, groceries and back-to-school items are where shoppers might see higher oil prices surface
Consumers already feeling pinched since the Iran war started may feel more pain after oil prices pushed past $100 a barrel
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US
Union Pacific picks up Canadian National's support for its plan to acquire Norfolk Southern railroad
Union Pacific struck a deal with Canadian National to secure that rival’s support for its proposed $85 billion acquisition of Norfolk Southern railroad
July 23, 2026
Asia|Economy|Education|Political|World
India's Cockroach movement holds a capital sit-in as police crack down on protests
Young protesters in India are camping on the streets of New Delhi
July 23, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle
Woman anonymously hides cash envelopes to spark kindness
Woman anonymously hides cash envelopes to spark kindness
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
US aims for interim trade deals with Canada, Mexico by year-end
U.S.
July 22, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US
US Treasury bill issuance grows, heightens long-term risk
The U.S.
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets
Dow forecasts quarterly core profit slightly above estimates, warns of Middle East uncertainty
Dow Inc forecast third-quarter core profit slightly above Wall Street expectations, while warning that the quarter ahead remains difficult to predict as the U.S.-
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Health|Political
More Amazon and gig workers are turning to SNAP and Medicaid to make ends meet, study finds
More Amazon and gig workers are turning to SNAP and Medicaid to make ends meet, study finds
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
Average 30-year US mortgage rate climbs to 6.58%, highest level in nearly a year
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed this week to its highest level in nearly 12 months, pushing up borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers at a time when rising oil prices are already squeezing household budgets
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
‘Up in smoke’: Attacks on ‘Russia’s Amazon’ bring Putin’s war closer to home
‘Up in smoke’: Attacks on ‘Russia’s Amazon’ bring Putin’s war closer to home
July 23, 2026