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Today: July 29, 2026
Today: July 29, 2026

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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

Democrats urge IRS watchdog to find out why a top lawyer who clashed with White House left his job
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

Democrats say Social Security boss' message pushed misleading statements on Trump tax law's benefits
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

Gas, groceries and back-to-school items are where shoppers might see higher oil prices surface
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

Union Pacific picks up Canadian National's support for its plan to acquire Norfolk Southern railroad
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

India's Cockroach movement holds a capital sit-in as police crack down on protests
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Woman anonymously hides cash envelopes to spark kindness

Woman anonymously hides cash envelopes to spark kindness

Woman anonymously hides cash envelopes to spark kindness
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US aims for interim trade deals with Canada, Mexico by year-end

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US aims for interim trade deals with Canada, Mexico by year-end
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

US Treasury bill issuance grows, heightens long-term risk

The U.S.

US Treasury bill issuance grows, heightens long-term risk
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.-

Dow forecasts quarterly core profit slightly above estimates, warns of Middle East uncertainty
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

More Amazon and gig workers are turning to SNAP and Medicaid to make ends meet, study finds
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

Average 30-year US mortgage rate climbs to 6.58%, highest level in nearly a year
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

‘Up in smoke’: Attacks on ‘Russia’s Amazon’ bring Putin’s war closer to home
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Mexico inflation undershoots forecasts; core rate returns to target range

Mexico's annual inflation rate decelerated for an eighth consecutive fortnight in early July, official data showed on Thursday, slowing more

Mexico inflation undershoots forecasts; core rate returns to target range
Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

US says Saudi nuclear deal off without Israel recognition

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US says Saudi nuclear deal off without Israel recognition
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

US Justice Department streamlines merger review process

The U.S.

US Justice Department streamlines merger review process
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Lazard revamps advisory business, posts 91% drop in quarterly profit

(In first paragraph, corrects to show that the positions were not cut but staff was replaced and corrects time period to 2023 to 2025.

Lazard revamps advisory business, posts 91% drop in quarterly profit
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

Anthropic mulls mandatory employee stock trading plans after IPO, The Information reports

Anthropic is considering requiring rank-and-file employees to sell stock through preset trading plans after it goes public to avoid

Anthropic mulls mandatory employee stock trading plans after IPO, The Information reports
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Dollar hits new 40-year high versus yen, euro softer after ECB stands pat on rates

The dollar strengthened to a fresh 40-year high against the yen and climbed against the euro on Thursday as oil prices continued to shoot higher on

Dollar hits new 40-year high versus yen, euro softer after ECB stands pat on rates
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Oil settles over $100 as Houthi attacks intensify Middle East supply risks

Oil prices settled above $100 on Thursday for the first time since May after Yemen's Houthis said they attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea,

Oil settles over $100 as Houthi attacks intensify Middle East supply risks
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Concerns of Palestinian economic crisis grow as Israeli banks prepare to cut ties

Two Israeli banks will halt working with their Palestinian counterparts in the coming months citing risks of associating with

Concerns of Palestinian economic crisis grow as Israeli banks prepare to cut ties
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

White House monitors OpenAI's 'rogue' AI incident, lawmakers propose 'kill switch'

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White House monitors OpenAI's 'rogue' AI incident, lawmakers propose 'kill switch'
Africa|Business|Economy|World

South Africa central bank surprises with rate hold, says policy tight enough

South Africa's central bank surprised investors and economists by keeping its main lending rate unchanged on Thursday, saying its

South Africa central bank surprises with rate hold, says policy tight enough
Business|Economy|Finance|World

US pledges over $200 million in aid to Red Cross agencies

The United States will give over $200 million in aid to the International Committee of the Red Cross and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent

US pledges over $200 million in aid to Red Cross agencies
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Wall St falls as tech earnings spark AI spending worries and oil hits $100

Wall Street indexes closed lower on Thursday with Nasdaq sinking more than 2% as the latest earnings updates from large technology companies

Wall St falls as tech earnings spark AI spending worries and oil hits $100
Economy|Technology|World

Stocks sink on Big Tech cash burn; oil hits $100 for first time since May

Oil prices spiked to $100 a barrel on Thursday for the first time since May, while major tech giants knocked U.S. stocks lower and Europe's

Stocks sink on Big Tech cash burn; oil hits $100 for first time since May
Arts|Business|Economy|Food|Interview|Political

Vermont manufacturers react to President Trump announcing new tariffs on Canadian goods

Vermont manufacturers react to President Trump announcing new tariffs on Canadian goods

Vermont manufacturers react to President Trump announcing new tariffs on Canadian goods
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Dog's drowning at daycare sparks protest

Dog's drowning at daycare sparks protest

Dog's drowning at daycare sparks protest
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

The world’s most important market is flashing red about the Iran war

The world’s most important market is flashing red about the Iran war

The world’s most important market is flashing red about the Iran war
Crime|Economy|Health|Political|World

Man seen in viral ICE arrest video speaks publicly for first time after release

Man seen in viral ICE arrest video speaks publicly for first time after release

Man seen in viral ICE arrest video speaks publicly for first time after release
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Tracking oil prices and US gas prices amid Iran conflict

Tracking oil prices and US gas prices amid Iran conflict

Tracking oil prices and US gas prices amid Iran conflict
Business|Economy|Political|World

Spanish minister enters race to lead UN labour agency, amid US funding concerns

Spain has nominated Labour Minister Yolanda Diaz to head the United Nations labour agency, potentially making her the first woman to

Spanish minister enters race to lead UN labour agency, amid US funding concerns
Business|Economy|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Tesla's once-bullish tone on robotaxis shifts

A year ago, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the company's robotaxi network would expand at a "hyper-exponential rate" and be available to

Tesla's once-bullish tone on robotaxis shifts
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Sports|Technology

Comcast's Peacock records first ever profit on World Cup, 'Love Island USA' boost

Comcast's Peacock streaming service reported its first quarterly profit on Thursday, as the soccer World Cup and the hit reality show "Love Island USA"

Comcast's Peacock records first ever profit on World Cup, 'Love Island USA' boost
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Sports

A Super Bowl in Charlotte? David Tepper's $1.3B stadium renovation project could help pave the way

Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper is investing an additional $500 million into stadium renovations with the hopes of bringing more major events to Charlotte including the Super Bowl, the NFL draft and the 2031 Women’s World Cup

A Super Bowl in Charlotte? David Tepper's $1.3B stadium renovation project could help pave the way
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

The number of Americans filing for unemployment is the lowest since 1969

The number of Americans filing for unemployment is the lowest since 1969

The number of Americans filing for unemployment is the lowest since 1969
Economy|World

With bombing campaign unlikely to change Iran’s posture according to US intel, Trump faces limited options

With bombing campaign unlikely to change Iran’s posture according to US intel, Trump faces limited options

With bombing campaign unlikely to change Iran’s posture according to US intel, Trump faces limited options
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Magnificent cash burn

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets There was a familiar playbook in response to Alphabet's earnings

Magnificent cash burn
Business|Economy|Food|Lifestyle

How the hunt for value sparked a U.S. private-label revolution

Bill Peterson used to go to Whole Foods or Kroger for fruits, vegetables and milk.

How the hunt for value sparked a U.S. private-label revolution
Business|Economy|Technology

T-Mobile expects temporary hit from new pricier plans

T-Mobile said on Thursday it expects third-quarter postpaid account additions to decline sequentially as the telecom operator upgrades its rate plans,

T-Mobile expects temporary hit from new pricier plans
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

US is ready to help end the 'senseless war' in Ukraine but no quick deal ahead, Rubio says

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the Trump administration is ready to help end the war in Ukraine but acknowledges there's no quick path to a deal

US is ready to help end the 'senseless war' in Ukraine but no quick deal ahead, Rubio says
Economy|Opinion|Science|Technology

New Trump administration rules on federal science funding could make American research slower, costlier and harder to share

Beyond deprioritizing scientific merit, the Trump administration’s proposal also restricts researchers’ ability to share their findings and collaborate with each other.

New Trump administration rules on federal science funding could make American research slower, costlier and harder to share
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US filings for unemployment aid fall to 187,000 last week, fewest since 1969

U.S. applications for jobless benefits tumbled to the lowest level in decades last week as layoffs remain historically low despite global economic uncertainty

US filings for unemployment aid fall to 187,000 last week, fewest since 1969
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Europe's central bank holds rates steady amid swings in oil prices

The European Central Bank is leaving interest rates unchanged amid uncertainty about how volatile energy prices will affect inflation

Europe's central bank holds rates steady amid swings in oil prices
Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Opinion

Detroit wants to elevate youth voices in leadership – that means giving them real power

Building relationships and creating equitable opportunities are critical to engaging Detroit’s young people in safe and positive activities.

Detroit wants to elevate youth voices in leadership – that means giving them real power
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

There’s a business case for companies to embrace sustainability – if it’s pitched the right way

Many sustainability programs may be aiming at the wrong target because most entrepreneurs won’t become environmental activists.

There’s a business case for companies to embrace sustainability – if it’s pitched the right way
Business|Economy|Health|Lifestyle

How working out at the gym replaced the home improvement project

How working out at the gym replaced the home improvement project

How working out at the gym replaced the home improvement project
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

US tests GMO flies in rush to fight flesh-eating livestock pest

At a U.S.-funded facility in Panama, scientists are preparing to launch the first outdoor tests of genetically modified

US tests GMO flies in rush to fight flesh-eating livestock pest
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Google hit with $1 billion EU fine, in 'constructive' talks to avoid more penalties

Alphabet's Google was fined a total of €890 million ($1 billion) on Thursday for flouting European Union rules aimed at reining in the power of Big Tech,

Google hit with $1 billion EU fine, in 'constructive' talks to avoid more penalties
Economy|Education|Health|Political|Science

Public opinion on abortion has shifted 4 years after Dobbs decision overturned Roe v. Wade

More Americans now hold absolutist positions, supporting legal access to abortion in all or most cases and opposing government regulation altogether.

Public opinion on abortion has shifted 4 years after Dobbs decision overturned Roe v. Wade
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Nasdaq tops profit estimates on high-profile listings, robust data revenue

Nasdaq beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter profit on Thursday, boosted by several high-profile listings on its exchange and strong demand for its data

Nasdaq tops profit estimates on high-profile listings, robust data revenue
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Mobileye founder's decision to step down as CEO, weak forecast hit shares

Amnon Shashua, CEO of Mobileye since founding it in 1999, will step down, just as the autonomous-driving technology firm makes a big push into a robotaxi service and robotics.

Mobileye founder's decision to step down as CEO, weak forecast hit shares
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Alphabet's cash burn raises alarm for Big Tech as AI spending climbs

Alphabet's first cash burn on record has jolted investors awaiting more Big Tech results next week as soaring AI spending strains one of the

Alphabet's cash burn raises alarm for Big Tech as AI spending climbs
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Short sellers notch $15.5 billion profit as SpaceX shares slip -Ortex

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 public offering, as its

Short sellers notch $15.5 billion profit as SpaceX shares slip -Ortex
Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU targets Russian banks in new sanctions package over Ukraine war

The European Union approved its 21st sanctions package against Russia over its war in Ukraine, imposing curbs on the

EU targets Russian banks in new sanctions package over Ukraine war
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Honeywell Technologies raises 2026 profit forecast in first post-split earnings

Honeywell Technologies raised its full-year 2026 profit forecast on Thursday, helped by resilient demand for its industrial and building automation products,

Honeywell Technologies raises 2026 profit forecast in first post-split earnings
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Blackstone beats profit estimates with AI gains as assets hit $1.35 trillion

Blackstone beat analyst expectations for second-quarter income on Thursday as the world's largest alternative asset manager cashed

Blackstone beats profit estimates with AI gains as assets hit $1.35 trillion
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Musk proposes peer review for frontier AI models in Economist interview

Elon Musk urged the world's leading AI firms to conduct peer reviews of one another's most advanced models before releasing them, The Economist reported on Thursday, as concerns

Musk proposes peer review for frontier AI models in Economist interview
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Freeport-McMoRan's Q2 profit beats expectations, helped by rising copper prices

Freeport-McMoRan posted a second-quarter profit on Thursday that beat Wall Street's expectations as higher copper prices offset lower production at Indonesia's Grasberg mine, which

Freeport-McMoRan's Q2 profit beats expectations, helped by rising copper prices
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

American Airlines cuts 2026 outlook as fuel shock overwhelms revenue gains

American Airlines lowered its 2026 earnings forecast on Thursday, warning that a renewed surge in jet fuel costs could leave it

American Airlines cuts 2026 outlook as fuel shock overwhelms revenue gains
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Albertsons cuts annual forecasts amid cautious consumer spending; shares fall 15%

Albertsons cut its annual identical-sales and profit forecasts on Thursday and said it would accelerate investments in prices and its online business to better compete for cash-

Albertsons cuts annual forecasts amid cautious consumer spending; shares fall 15%
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Myanmar leaders' return to ASEAN meetings 'still far off', bloc's envoy says

The participation of Myanmar leaders in top meetings of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations is "still far off", the Philippines' foreign minister said on Thursday. 

Myanmar leaders' return to ASEAN meetings 'still far off', bloc's envoy says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

ECB keeps rates unchanged but September hike firmly in play

The European Central Bank kept interest rates unchanged as expected on Thursday but held the door open to another increase in

ECB keeps rates unchanged but September hike firmly in play
Business|Economy|Technology|World

EU hits Google with $1 billion fine over its Play app store and search

The European Union has fined Google $1 billion for breaking digital antitrust regulations

EU hits Google with $1 billion fine over its Play app store and search
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Shipowners halt calls at Ukraine's Black Sea ports, wary of Russian strikes

Shipowners halted vessel arrivals at Ukraine's Black Sea ports due to intensified Russian strikes, Kyiv said, as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy warned Moscow might escalate

Shipowners halt calls at Ukraine's Black Sea ports, wary of Russian strikes
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|Travel|World

Crimea brings back public street phones for emergency calls

Russian-controlled Crimea has installed public street phones for emergency calls to the police and ambulance service, providing an alternative to mobile

Crimea brings back public street phones for emergency calls
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

US investors rethink bonds' role as inflation reshapes portfolios

Some U.S. investors who once relied on bonds to cushion equity selloffs are making more room for commodities, infrastructure, private credit and other

US investors rethink bonds' role as inflation reshapes portfolios
Business|Economy|Technology|World

RTX lifts 2026 forecasts on aircraft repair, defense demand

RTX raised its 2026 sales and profit forecasts on Thursday, betting on sustained demand for commercial aircraft maintenance and military systems,

RTX lifts 2026 forecasts on aircraft repair, defense demand
Business|Economy|World

Pakistan's US funding push after Iran war role draws skepticism from economists

Pakistan's push to convert some of its diplomatic goodwill with the Trump administration into economic support has drawn skepticism from economists, who

Pakistan's US funding push after Iran war role draws skepticism from economists
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Trump's consumer finance watchdog pick pledges 'open mind' on plans to fire most of the agency's workforce

Capital One executive Brian Johnson, U.S.

Trump's consumer finance watchdog pick pledges 'open mind' on plans to fire most of the agency's workforce
Business|Economy|Europe|World

UK factory orders remain in doldrums, cost pressures jump, CBI says

British manufacturing orders continued to deteriorate in July at the joint-fastest rate since September 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a survey on

UK factory orders remain in doldrums, cost pressures jump, CBI says
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Chinese titanium firms seek aerospace foothold beyond home market

Chinese titanium suppliers used the Farnborough Airshow this week to court aerospace customers, betting tight global

Chinese titanium firms seek aerospace foothold beyond home market
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Lockheed Martin lifts 2026 forecasts as Pentagon seeks to restock weapons

Defense giant Lockheed Martin lifted its 2026 sales and profit forecasts on Thursday as the Pentagon looks to replenish weapons stockpiles amid a

Lockheed Martin lifts 2026 forecasts as Pentagon seeks to restock weapons
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

French business confidence improves in July despite Middle East conflict, heatwaves

French business confidence rose to a four-month high in July despite a new flare-up in the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and record heatwaves at home, a monthly survey showed on

French business confidence improves in July despite Middle East conflict, heatwaves
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Chipmaker CXMT debut spotlights China's state-funded path to tech power

Chipmaker CXMT's high-profile debut next week will mark a major milestone for China's state-led funding model, highlighting how

Chipmaker CXMT debut spotlights China's state-funded path to tech power
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Rubio says US committed to helping end Ukraine war after meeting Lavrov

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Rubio says US committed to helping end Ukraine war after meeting Lavrov
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Beijing seeks opinions on planned China-US tariff cuts on $30 billion in trade

China is seeking opinions from companies, business associations and local governments on proposed reciprocal tariff cut arrangements with the United States on about $30

Beijing seeks opinions on planned China-US tariff cuts on $30 billion in trade
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

European shares post biggest drop in two weeks on oil surge, rate-hike concerns

European shares suffered their steepest one-day drop in over two weeks on Thursday, weighed down by lacklustre earnings,

European shares post biggest drop in two weeks on oil surge, rate-hike concerns
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

South Korea shifting to ‘peace first’ North Korea policy, retains denuclearisation goal

South Korea is abandoning a "denuclearisation first" policy in favour of a "peace first" approach towards North Korea, Unification Minister Chung Dong-young

South Korea shifting to ‘peace first’ North Korea policy, retains denuclearisation goal
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Warsh's no-guidance approach confronts a hawkish world and hawkish Fed colleagues

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh may hope to stay mum about the Fed's rate plans, but fresh oil and potential tariff shocks and a hawkish tilt

Warsh's no-guidance approach confronts a hawkish world and hawkish Fed colleagues
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Shorts are back in fashion on Wall Street

Shorts are back in fashion on Wall Street

Shorts are back in fashion on Wall Street
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Vietnam reaffirms trade talks, urges US to conclude trade investigation

Vietnam's foreign ministry said on Thursday that it remained committed to bringing trade negotiations with the United States to a conclusion, urging Washington to wrap up

Vietnam reaffirms trade talks, urges US to conclude trade investigation
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology|World

Renault's hit EV helps fend off Chinese rivals as quarterly sales rebound

Renault Group sales rebounded in the second quarter as strong demand for its Renault 5 electric vehicle helped the French automaker

Renault's hit EV helps fend off Chinese rivals as quarterly sales rebound
Asia|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Rubio reassures Asian allies they're not being abandoned as top diplomats meet

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Rubio reassures Asian allies they're not being abandoned as top diplomats meet
Business|Economy|Europe|Health

Switzerland's Galderma lifts full-year guidance after sales jump

Swiss skincare firm Galderma on Thursday reported a 24.6% jump in sales in the first half of 2026 and nudged up its full-year guidance, even as it flagged a potentially

Switzerland's Galderma lifts full-year guidance after sales jump
Business|Economy|Environment|World

In Gaza's tent camps, a cigarette lighter becomes a lifeline

In the sprawling tent camps of southern Gaza, a disposable cigarette lighter has become an unlikely luxury item, as essential to

In Gaza's tent camps, a cigarette lighter becomes a lifeline
Economy|Europe|World

Immigrant employment in the EU reaches record high, study shows

Immigrant employment in the European Union rose to a record high in 2025, narrowing the gap with workers born in the country but leaving significant

Immigrant employment in the EU reaches record high, study shows
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Hyundai Motor misses Q2 forecast, keeps outlook as it plans new model launches

Hyundai Motor reported a 21% fall in second-quarter operating profit on Thursday, missing analysts' estimates, as weaker vehicle sales,

Hyundai Motor misses Q2 forecast, keeps outlook as it plans new model launches
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Nokia Q2 profit beat as sales from AI, cloud doubled 

Nokia reported a bigger than expected rise in its quarterly comparable operating profit on Thursday, as the Finnish telecom gear maker got a boost

Nokia Q2 profit beat as sales from AI, cloud doubled 
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Food|Stock Markets

Nestle sheds water stake as it eyes faster growth

Nestle on Thursday said it expects to raise around €3 billion ($3.43 billion) from a joint venture with investment firm Platinum Equity for its water and

Nestle sheds water stake as it eyes faster growth
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Ambition and caution as Macquarie turns to a safe pair of hands

While Greg Ward was building Macquarie Group's mortgage book to the fifth-biggest in Australia, he was also cutting a figure as a respectable Porsche racer,

Ambition and caution as Macquarie turns to a safe pair of hands
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

AI will not trigger employment collapse, staffing company Adecco Group says

AI will not trigger a collapse in employment despite concerns the technology will displace large numbers of workers, a study by staffing company Adecco Group

AI will not trigger employment collapse, staffing company Adecco Group says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Can markets handle more strait talk?

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee After five months of tracking events in the Strait of Hormuz, investors are looking across the Arabian Peninsula as Iranian-

Can markets handle more strait talk?
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance

Nestle to raise €3 billion from spin off of its water business

Nestle said on Thursday it expects to raise around €3 billion ($3.43 billion) from spinning off its water business into a 50-50 joint venture with U.S. investment firm

Nestle to raise €3 billion from spin off of its water business
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Asian shares are mostly higher and Mideast tensions push Brent crude past $96

Asian shares are mostly higher, while the intensifying war with Iran pushed Brent crude past $96 a barrel

Asian shares are mostly higher and Mideast tensions push Brent crude past $96
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Amish Shah wins Democratic congressional primary in Arizona, a blow to the party establishment

Amish Shah has won the Democratic primary for an open congressional seat in Arizona

Amish Shah wins Democratic congressional primary in Arizona, a blow to the party establishment
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Intel, AMD sign long-term server CPU deals with Chinese clients as prices surge, sources say

U.S. chipmaking giants Intel and Advanced Micro Devices are signing longer-term purchase commitments with Chinese server customers for data

Intel, AMD sign long-term server CPU deals with Chinese clients as prices surge, sources say
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Australia jobs blow past expectations in June, cements bets of another rate rise

Australian employment surged past all expectations in June, data showed on Thursday, in a sign of economic resilience that had markets wagering another hike

Australia jobs blow past expectations in June, cements bets of another rate rise
Business|Economy|Finance|World

BOJ to raise rates again by December as weak yen revives inflation risks: Reuters poll

The Bank of Japan will raise its interest rate again by end-December and possibly as soon as October, according to a majority of economists in a Reuters

BOJ to raise rates again by December as weak yen revives inflation risks: Reuters poll
Economy|Political|World

Houthis claim attacks on Saudi tankers in Red Sea, raising risk of new chokepoint in Iran war

The Iranian-aligned Houthis on Thursday claimed military strikes on two Saudi oil tankers as part of a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia,

Houthis claim attacks on Saudi tankers in Red Sea, raising risk of new chokepoint in Iran war
Economy|Environment|Political|Technology

Democrats seize on AI data center backlash that's dividing rural Republicans in places like Texas

Democratic Texas governor's race nominee Gina Hinojosa is focusing on artificial intelligence data centers as a key issue in her campaign against Republican Gov. Greg Abbott

Democrats seize on AI data center backlash that's dividing rural Republicans in places like Texas
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Tropical Storm Bertha fuels a serious flood threat on the East Coast after making landfall in Louisiana

Tropical Storm Bertha fuels a serious flood threat on the East Coast after making landfall in Louisiana

Tropical Storm Bertha fuels a serious flood threat on the East Coast after making landfall in Louisiana
Economy|Education|Health|Political|World

US Education Department probes five medical schools over admissions practices

The U.S.

US Education Department probes five medical schools over admissions practices
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Macquarie investors back 'safe' insider CEO pick to keep bank on course

Australia's top investment bank Macquarie Group has appointed long-time insider Greg Ward to succeed CEO Shemara Wikramanayake, a choice investors said represented a "safe

Macquarie investors back 'safe' insider CEO pick to keep bank on course
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Macquarie taps veteran Greg Ward to succeed high-profile CEO Wikramanayake

Australian investment bank Macquarie Group on Thursday appointed long-serving executive Greg Ward to replace retiring CEO Shemara

Macquarie taps veteran Greg Ward to succeed high-profile CEO Wikramanayake
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Houthis say they attacked two Saudi tankers; Saudi Arabia says one ablaze in Red Sea

Yemen's Houthi militia attacked two Saudi Arabian oil tankers in a military operation, the group said on Thursday, and a Saudi news agency

Houthis say they attacked two Saudi tankers; Saudi Arabia says one ablaze in Red Sea
Business|Economy|Election|Political|US

Shah nominated Democratic candidate in Arizona 1st District US House race, US media projects

Moderate Amish Shah on Wednesday won the Democratic Party primary election in Arizona's U.S.

Shah nominated Democratic candidate in Arizona 1st District US House race, US media projects
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Food

Australia's Domino's Pizza considering appeal options after class action court ruling

Domino's Pizza Enterprises said on Thursday it was considering an appeal after the Federal Court found the company made misleading representations about the application of certain

Australia's Domino's Pizza considering appeal options after class action court ruling
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Musk keeps Tesla-SpaceX merger speculation alive, cites growing overlap

Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday left the door open to the EV maker merging with his other trillion-dollar-plus-valued firm SpaceX, declining to

Musk keeps Tesla-SpaceX merger speculation alive, cites growing overlap
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US House passes $1 trillion defense bill despite Iran, Israel concerns

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US House passes $1 trillion defense bill despite Iran, Israel concerns
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US FDA says it is investigating another cyclosporiasis outbreak

The U.S. FDA has said it is investigating a new outbreak of cyclosporiasis, with 72 cases tied to an as-yet-unidentified source.

US FDA says it is investigating another cyclosporiasis outbreak
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After tackling discounts in China, Nike still needs to win back shoppers

After eight successive quarters of falling sales in China, Nike is pulling online sales rights from some of its biggest retail partners in

After tackling discounts in China, Nike still needs to win back shoppers
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As Musk pivots beyond cars, Tesla’s autos engine is under strain

As Elon Musk pivots to robots and AI, he wants investors to stop thinking of Tesla as simply an automaker.

As Musk pivots beyond cars, Tesla’s autos engine is under strain
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The Latest: House adopts $95 billion budget proposal to fund Iran war and other Trump priorities

The House has adopted a Republican-only $95 billion budget proposal, a long-shot effort to fund the Iran war and other White House priorities over objections from Democrats and a few GOP holdouts in a final push before the midterm elections

The Latest: House adopts $95 billion budget proposal to fund Iran war and other Trump priorities
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Republican Hilton tells Californians they can hate Trump but still vote for him in governor's race

Republican Steve Hilton has kicked off his general election campaign for governor against Democrat Xavier Becerra

Republican Hilton tells Californians they can hate Trump but still vote for him in governor's race
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South Korea's Q2 GDP beats estimates on chip export boom

South Korea's economy grew faster than expectations in the second quarter, driven by a semiconductor export boom that offset a decline in construction

South Korea's Q2 GDP beats estimates on chip export boom
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US House advances Trump budget outline, election voting restrictions

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US House advances Trump budget outline, election voting restrictions
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Trump's tariff threat could impact Canadian economy but may be negotiation tactic, experts say

The U.S. threat of 50% tariffs on Canadian goods could impact the economy, but experts suggest it might be a negotiation tactic

Trump's tariff threat could impact Canadian economy but may be negotiation tactic, experts say
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Speaker Johnson muscles through plan to fund Iran war and promote Trump’s ‘SAVE America Act’

Speaker Johnson muscles through plan to fund Iran war and promote Trump’s ‘SAVE America Act’

Speaker Johnson muscles through plan to fund Iran war and promote Trump’s ‘SAVE America Act’
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Ford and Geely strike deal for EV production at Spanish plant, newspaper reports

Ford Motor and China's Geely have struck a landmark deal under which the U.S. automaker will sell part of its Almussafes plant near Valencia, paving the way for

Ford and Geely strike deal for EV production at Spanish plant, newspaper reports
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Swiss court orders fresh ruling for whistleblowers in multi-billion fraud case

Switzerland's highest court has ordered a fresh ruling in the case of three men accused of breaching bank secrecy laws over leaked data that helped expose the cum-ex tax

Swiss court orders fresh ruling for whistleblowers in multi-billion fraud case
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ServiceNow raises annual subscription revenue forecast again on AI-driven demand

ServiceNow on Wednesday raised its forecast for annual subscription revenue for the second time after beating second-quarter revenue and profit estimates, driven

ServiceNow raises annual subscription revenue forecast again on AI-driven demand
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Texas Instruments forecasts upbeat revenue on analog chip demand

Texas Instruments forecast quarterly revenue above Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, signaling that spending on AI infrastructure and a recovery in industrial and

Texas Instruments forecasts upbeat revenue on analog chip demand
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Trump administration considers putting nuclear power plants in US waters

The Trump administration on Wednesday said it would evaluate putting nuclear energy projects in federal waters as part of its agenda to expand domestic energy production and speed

Trump administration considers putting nuclear power plants in US waters
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CSX second-quarter profit, revenue rises on intermodal demand

U.S. railroad operator CSX on Wednesday reported a rise in second-quarter profit and revenue, as strong intermodal shipments and higher pricing helped offset a challenging freight

CSX second-quarter profit, revenue rises on intermodal demand
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IBM cuts annual revenue growth forecast as customers prioritize AI infrastructure spending

IBM cut its annual revenue growth forecast on Wednesday, days after shocking Wall Street with a warning that corporate spending was shifting toward AI-focused

IBM cuts annual revenue growth forecast as customers prioritize AI infrastructure spending
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Kinder Morgan beats profit estimates on strong gas flows, raises outlook

U.S. pipeline operator Kinder Morgan raised its full-year outlook and beat Wall Street expectations for second-quarter profit on Wednesday, driven by higher natural

Kinder Morgan beats profit estimates on strong gas flows, raises outlook
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Casino operator Las Vegas Sands quarterly profit, revenue slip on weak Macau business

Casino operator Las Vegas Sands reported a decline in second-quarter profit and revenue on Wednesday, as unusually low hold in rolling play in its Macau operations countered growth

Casino operator Las Vegas Sands quarterly profit, revenue slip on weak Macau business
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House votes to limit stock trading by members of Congress, elevating a campaign issue

The House has approved legislation that would bar members of Congress from purchasing individual stocks

House votes to limit stock trading by members of Congress, elevating a campaign issue
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Trading Day: $100 oil looms 

The Nasdaq fell on Wednesday, dragged down by software stocks ahead of some major tech earnings reports, while deepening conflict in the Middle

Trading Day: $100 oil looms 
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Southwest Airline lowers 2026 profit floor as fuel costs blunt pricing gains

Southwest Airlines lowered the floor of its 2026 profit forecast and projected third-quarter earnings below Wall Street estimates

Southwest Airline lowers 2026 profit floor as fuel costs blunt pricing gains
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Google increases capex forecast again after cloud-driven quarterly beat

Alphabet on Wednesday reported its best-ever quarter of growth for its cloud computing division, but faced investor scrutiny after concerns

Google increases capex forecast again after cloud-driven quarterly beat
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Raymond James profit rises on capital markets strength

Raymond James Financial reported a rise in third-quarter profit on Wednesday, helped by strong performance in its capital markets unit.

Raymond James profit rises on capital markets strength
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Earnings at Musk's car company fall as research spending cuts into profit from selling cars

Tesla's profits fell last quarter as the car company run by Elon Musk shoveled more money into research and development, cutting into profits from a sharp increase in vehicle sales

Earnings at Musk's car company fall as research spending cuts into profit from selling cars
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Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana

The U.S. National Hurricane Center said on Wednesday that Tropical Storm Bertha has made landfall in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana.

Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana
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Why is a US-Saudi nuclear pact causing alarm in Washington and the Middle East?

The Trump administration backs a nuclear energy pact with Riyadh allowing Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium and process spent atomic fuel, a move that worries some U.S.

Why is a US-Saudi nuclear pact causing alarm in Washington and the Middle East?
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New York City mayor taps ex-FTC Chair Khan for key economic post, separately faces suit over rent freeze

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration named former Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan on Wednesday as board chair of the New York

New York City mayor taps ex-FTC Chair Khan for key economic post, separately faces suit over rent freeze
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House passes bill to restrict lawmaker stock trading, but larger fight to fully ban it looms

House passes bill to restrict lawmaker stock trading, but larger fight to fully ban it looms

House passes bill to restrict lawmaker stock trading, but larger fight to fully ban it looms
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Will SpaceX buy Tesla? Musk is not revealing his plans

Will SpaceX buy Tesla? Musk is not revealing his plans

Will SpaceX buy Tesla? Musk is not revealing his plans
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A boater's photo may be 'the last picture' of group drowned in an Ohio river

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A boater's photo may be 'the last picture' of group drowned in an Ohio river
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House votes for Department of War renaming as part of an annual defense bill

The House has passed a defense policy bill that incorporates President Donald Trump’s request for a historic $1.15 trillion in spending for the Pentagon

House votes for Department of War renaming as part of an annual defense bill
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European Union gives its greenlight to Paramount and Warner's mega merger with some conditions

The European Union has approved Paramount's $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros

European Union gives its greenlight to Paramount and Warner's mega merger with some conditions
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Google's Q2 earnings of $112.11B beat Wall Street's expectations on AI boom

Google parent company Alphabet Inc. posted stronger-than-expected results for its second quarter, a sign that it’s massive artificial intelligence spending spree is paying off so far

Google's Q2 earnings of $112.11B beat Wall Street's expectations on AI boom
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Oil prices rise another 3%, while Wall Street drifts in mixed trading

U.S. stock indexes barely budged after oil prices climbed another 3%

Oil prices rise another 3%, while Wall Street drifts in mixed trading
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Russia sanctions bill faces hurdles in Senate despite renewed push after Graham’s death

Russia sanctions bill faces hurdles in Senate despite renewed push after Graham’s death

Russia sanctions bill faces hurdles in Senate despite renewed push after Graham’s death
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Demand for critical minerals fuels conflict but could help resource-rich nations, WTO says

The head of the World Trade Organization says surging global demand for critical minerals should be “a once-in-a-lifetime chance” for resource-rich countries in Africa and elsewhere to harness wealth and improve life for millions

Demand for critical minerals fuels conflict but could help resource-rich nations, WTO says
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Trump set to expand power cost pledge on data centers

President Donald Trump is set to unveil on Thursday a pledge backed by governors, lawmakers, utilities and data center

Trump set to expand power cost pledge on data centers
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Treasury's Bessent welcomes Pakistan's reforms, push to return to capital markets

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Treasury's Bessent welcomes Pakistan's reforms, push to return to capital markets
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Blind man inspires community with his gospel music

Blind man inspires community with his gospel music

Blind man inspires community with his gospel music
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Wall Street indexes dip with technology earnings, rising oil in focus

The Nasdaq led Wall Street lower on Wednesday with a mixed performance from technology stocks, as investors waited for key earnings reports to

Wall Street indexes dip with technology earnings, rising oil in focus
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Detroit grandmother's blight concerns prompt city action on abandoned home next door

Detroit grandmother's blight concerns prompt city action on abandoned home next door

Detroit grandmother's blight concerns prompt city action on abandoned home next door
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FCC votes to bar sales of devices with parts from Chinese firms posing risks

The Federal Communications Commission on Wednesday voted to bar sales of ‌devices in the U.S. that contain key hardware from Chinese companies deemed to be

FCC votes to bar sales of devices with parts from Chinese firms posing risks
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Oil prices jump on US-Iran strikes, stocks flat ahead of Big Tech results

Oil prices rose to a six-week high on Wednesday as the U.S. and Iran traded strikes, further threatening energy

Oil prices jump on US-Iran strikes, stocks flat ahead of Big Tech results
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CME profit tops estimates, CEO says 'perps' chatter overshadows results

CME Group beat Wall Street's second-quarter profit estimates on Wednesday, fueled by strong hedging demand, sending the derivatives exchange's shares up 6.1%.

CME profit tops estimates, CEO says 'perps' chatter overshadows results
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Zelenskiy speaks to US envoys, discusses weapons

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner spoke on Wednesday about the prospects for pursuing more active diplomacy and moving

Zelenskiy speaks to US envoys, discusses weapons
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Comic-Con staying in San Diego through 2030, mayor announces

Comic-Con staying in San Diego through 2030, mayor announces

Comic-Con staying in San Diego through 2030, mayor announces
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Hungry for customers, Taco Bell is offering $1 lettuce-free deals

Hungry for customers, Taco Bell is offering $1 lettuce-free deals

Hungry for customers, Taco Bell is offering $1 lettuce-free deals
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Italy optimistic about downward revision of 2025 deficit, minister says

Italy is "cautiously optimistic" about a downward revision of its 2025 deficit, the economy minister said on Wednesday, reviving hopes that the country

Italy optimistic about downward revision of 2025 deficit, minister says
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Wildberries, 'Russia's Amazon', becomes a target for Ukraine

From humble origins as a family business run out of an apartment near Moscow, Wildberries has grown in under two decades into Russia's top online retailer

Wildberries, 'Russia's Amazon', becomes a target for Ukraine
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US politicians pitch aviation, space business at Farnborough Airshow

The U.S. boosted the size of its pavilion at the Farnborough Airshow by 22% this year, and U.S. politicians were out in force, vying with

US politicians pitch aviation, space business at Farnborough Airshow
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Germany vows support for Nigeria on security, seeks expanded economic ties

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul reaffirmed Berlin's commitment on Wednesday to supporting Nigeria on security as it battles militant groups, and

Germany vows support for Nigeria on security, seeks expanded economic ties
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Gold miners set for earnings growth, but higher costs could temper gains

Gold miners are expected to report sharply higher second-quarter profits, buoyed by stronger bullion prices, though the Iran war's impact on

Gold miners set for earnings growth, but higher costs could temper gains
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FDA panel to review popular peptides amid persistent consumer appetite

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FDA panel to review popular peptides amid persistent consumer appetite
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Vale shareholders elect Oliveira chairman after governance tensions

Shareholders of Vale on Wednesday elected Manuel Lino Oliveira as chairman of the Brazilian miner's board, a move backed by top shareholder Previ

Vale shareholders elect Oliveira chairman after governance tensions
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Oil settles up more than 3% to six-week high as Mideast conflict threatens oil transit routes

Oil prices settled at their highest since June 11 on Wednesday on mounting supply concerns as hostilities continued to escalate between the U.S. and

Oil settles up more than 3% to six-week high as Mideast conflict threatens oil transit routes
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US judge sets June 2027 trial date for Venezuela's Maduro

A judge on Wednesday set a June 1, 2027, trial date for ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores on U.S. drug

US judge sets June 2027 trial date for Venezuela's Maduro
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Trump attends return of US soldiers killed in Iran war

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Trump attends return of US soldiers killed in Iran war
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US Senate panel approves bill cracking down on the sale of Chinese vehicles 

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US Senate panel approves bill cracking down on the sale of Chinese vehicles 
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Aston Martin secures $735 million financing led by BlackRock-owned HPS Investment Partners

Aston Martin has secured £550 million ($735.57 million) in new debt financing led by funds managed by BlackRock-owned HPS Investment Partners, it said on Wednesday, bolstering

Aston Martin secures $735 million financing led by BlackRock-owned HPS Investment Partners
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US coffee drinkers could pay more if Trump punishes Nicaragua's election ban

U.S. coffee drinkers, already paying the highest prices in a decade, could eventually feel the effects of any reaction by Washington to Nicaraguan

US coffee drinkers could pay more if Trump punishes Nicaragua's election ban
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Daimler Truck raises profit forecast on tariffs and North America sales

Daimler Truck, one of the ​world's biggest truckmakers, raised its full-year adjusted operating profit forecast on Wednesday, citing an updated tariff framework and higher expected

Daimler Truck raises profit forecast on tariffs and North America sales
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Alaska Air says its underlying business strengthened despite fuel-hit quarter

Alaska Air Group returned to profitability in June with a double-digit pretax margin despite fuel prices running nearly 70%

Alaska Air says its underlying business strengthened despite fuel-hit quarter
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Video shows high-speed chase through Fort Worth and Dallas end with 11 pounds of meth seized

Video shows high-speed chase through Fort Worth and Dallas end with 11 pounds of meth seized

Video shows high-speed chase through Fort Worth and Dallas end with 11 pounds of meth seized
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Iran's demands over the Strait of Hormuz would set a dangerous precedent, Rubio warns Asian leaders

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned Asian leaders that Iran's demand to control the Strait of Hormuz threatens the global economy and freedom of navigation

Iran's demands over the Strait of Hormuz would set a dangerous precedent, Rubio warns Asian leaders
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Wellington, Vanguard, Blackstone launch funds targeting wealthy investors

Wellington Management, Vanguard and Blackstone are launching two funds that will offer investments in both public and private markets for a growing cohort

Wellington, Vanguard, Blackstone launch funds targeting wealthy investors
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SpaceX plans Texas data center expansion, The Information reports

SpaceX is preparing for at least one new large-scale data center in Texas, The Information reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

SpaceX plans Texas data center expansion, The Information reports
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Zelle must face New York attorney general lawsuit over 'rampant' fraud, judge rules

A judge rejected Zelle's bid to dismiss a lawsuit by New York Attorney General Letitia James, who said the electronic payment platform's refusal to

Zelle must face New York attorney general lawsuit over 'rampant' fraud, judge rules
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Penske, Mitsui make $3.8 billion offer to take auto retailer Penske Automotive private

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Penske, Mitsui make $3.8 billion offer to take auto retailer Penske Automotive private
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Panama weighs creation of state-owned miner to pave way for Cobre Panama re-opening

Panama is considering creating a state-owned mining firm to partner with Canada's First Quantum on the re-opening of the shuttered flagship Cobre Panama

Panama weighs creation of state-owned miner to pave way for Cobre Panama re-opening
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Repligen beefs up cell therapy business with $1.5 billion deal for BioLife

Repligen Corp said on Wednesday it would buy BioLife Solutions in a cash-and-stock deal valued at about $1.5 billion, to expand the drugmaking equipment provider's

Repligen beefs up cell therapy business with $1.5 billion deal for BioLife
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US Treasury won't tolerate 'abusive' Wall Street tax strategies, Bessent says

The U.S.

US Treasury won't tolerate 'abusive' Wall Street tax strategies, Bessent says
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Amazon cuts jobs in its artificial general intelligence group

Amazon on Wednesday cut jobs in its artificial general intelligence group, marking the latest in a series of smaller reductions across the company

Amazon cuts jobs in its artificial general intelligence group
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Bolivia nears $2.5-$2.8 billion IMF financing deal, minister says

Bolivia is "days away" from announcing an agreement with the International Monetary Fund for $2.5

Bolivia nears $2.5-$2.8 billion IMF financing deal, minister says
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Dollar edges lower after four-day run of gains, yen stalled near 40-year low

The dollar eased slightly from a one-week high on Wednesday after four straight daily advances, while the yen saw a modest recovery from its weakest

Dollar edges lower after four-day run of gains, yen stalled near 40-year low
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Rubio meets China's Wang at regional gathering where Iran war looms large

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Rubio meets China's Wang at regional gathering where Iran war looms large
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Uber, Lyft win court block on NYC law requiring notice before firing drivers

A federal judge has ruled that New York City cannot prohibit Uber Technologies and Lyft from deactivating drivers from their apps without advance notice, ruling

Uber, Lyft win court block on NYC law requiring notice before firing drivers
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EU airline ownership review set to harden controls in blow to easyJet bids

The European Union is preparing a review of airline ownership rules to prevent foreign investors from

EU airline ownership review set to harden controls in blow to easyJet bids
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US Senate panel approves bill to crack down on Chinese vehicles

The U.S.

US Senate panel approves bill to crack down on Chinese vehicles
Business|Economy|Technology

Otis cuts annual profit forecast on rising costs; higher pricing offsets Mideast hit

Elevator maker Otis Worldwide on Wednesday cut its annual adjusted profit forecast on the back of increased costs,

Otis cuts annual profit forecast on rising costs; higher pricing offsets Mideast hit
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Porsche supervisory board backs tougher restructuring

Porsche's supervisory board gave its blessing to the next round of restructuring measures on Wednesday, a company spokesperson said, with media reporting

Porsche supervisory board backs tougher restructuring
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Nestle nears sale of water business stake at close to €5 billion valuation, FT reports

Private equity firm Platinum Equity is nearing a

Nestle nears sale of water business stake at close to €5 billion valuation, FT reports
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Shanghai holds compliance guidance meeting with automakers including Tesla, BYD

Shanghai authorities said on Wednesday it convened major automakers, dealer groups and internet platforms to reinforce compliance requirements as part of a campaign to

Shanghai holds compliance guidance meeting with automakers including Tesla, BYD
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Moody's quarterly profit jumps on bond issuance activity strength

Moody's reported a jump in second-quarter profit on Wednesday, as strong bond issuance activity drove growth in its ratings business.

Moody's quarterly profit jumps on bond issuance activity strength
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Citigroup hires five US tech investment banking executives from rivals

Citigroup said on Wednesday it has hired five managing directors for its technology investment banking in the U.S. from Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase

Citigroup hires five US tech investment banking executives from rivals
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Northern Trust quarterly profit jumps on Visa gain, strong fee income

Northern Trust reported an 88% jump in second-quarter profit on Wednesday, helped by a one-time gain tied to the Visa share exchange offer, along with strong fee income from asset

Northern Trust quarterly profit jumps on Visa gain, strong fee income
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Philip Morris to lift Zyn investment, cigarette demand drives earnings beat

Philip Morris International said it would increase investment in its Zyn nicotine pouches as competition intensifies in the fast-growing category,

Philip Morris to lift Zyn investment, cigarette demand drives earnings beat
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Trump: US will attack Iranian bridge, power plant for every ship targeted in Hormuz

President Donald Trump renewed his threats to attack Iranian infrastructure on Wednesday, saying the U.S. would attack a bridge or power plant each time Tehran targets

Trump: US will attack Iranian bridge, power plant for every ship targeted in Hormuz
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S&P 500, Nasdaq open lower as caution builds ahead of Big Tech earnings

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened lower on Wednesday pressured by weakness in chip stocks, as investors remained cautious ahead of the first batch of Big Tech earnings that could

S&P 500, Nasdaq open lower as caution builds ahead of Big Tech earnings
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Ukraine hits more warehouses of Russia's top online retailer Wildberries

Ukraine has attacked two more warehouses of Russian online retailer Wildberries, its boss said on Wednesday, extending a series of drone strikes on a company at the heart

Ukraine hits more warehouses of Russia's top online retailer Wildberries
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Yolo County declares local emergency over golden mussel invasion

Yolo County declares local emergency over golden mussel invasion

Yolo County declares local emergency over golden mussel invasion
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As Lake Powell shrinks, marinas are having to adapt to dwindling water levels

Lake Powell, the second largest reservoir in the United States, is shrinking

As Lake Powell shrinks, marinas are having to adapt to dwindling water levels
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Need backup power? Automakers want you to look no further than their vehicles in your driveway

Texas resident Kenneth Kovar has a home energy setup from Ford, in which drivers of certain popular F-150 models can plug their vehicle directly into their electric meter to power their home during an outage

Need backup power? Automakers want you to look no further than their vehicles in your driveway
Crime|Economy|Education

Philadelphia’s criminal justice fines and fees fall hardest on poorest neighborhoods

New research maps where legal financial obligations are concentrated – and finds they overlap with poverty, violence and racial inequality.

Philadelphia’s criminal justice fines and fees fall hardest on poorest neighborhoods
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The National Climate Assessment is broken – appointing Matthew Wielicki to lead it won’t help

What communities and businesses really need is information they can act on, with examples of what’s worked elsewhere and why – and what fails.

The National Climate Assessment is broken – appointing Matthew Wielicki to lead it won’t help
Economy|Education|Environment|Health

Why 78 degrees isn’t the right thermostat setting for everyone during a heat wave

There is no single thermostat setting that is right for every person or every home. And there are other easy, low-cost steps that can help keep everyone comfortable when hot weather sets in.

Why 78 degrees isn’t the right thermostat setting for everyone during a heat wave
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Marco Rubio tells diplomats to play down talk of American tech 'kill switch'

U.S.

Marco Rubio tells diplomats to play down talk of American tech 'kill switch'
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Intel results to test if AI-fueled rally has room to run

Intel's results on Thursday will show whether the American chip icon has the numbers to back a Wall Street rally that has sent its shares nearly three times higher this year, as

Intel results to test if AI-fueled rally has room to run
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Too many trucks, too many zeros: Army audit drive exposes flaws as Pentagon nears 2028 goal

From too many zeros to too few, and even the letter 'O' typed in its place, the new systems at the Pentagon have uncovered a trail of mistakes as the

Too many trucks, too many zeros: Army audit drive exposes flaws as Pentagon nears 2028 goal
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Many US patients opt for obesity drug injections, defying some expectations

Many patients have opted for injectable forms of the wildly popular GLP-1 obesity medications through a pilot program of the U.S.

Many US patients opt for obesity drug injections, defying some expectations
Business|Economy|Technology

Meta employees' lawsuit shows that if AI fires you, proving it is the hard part

A novel lawsuit claiming that Meta Platforms relied on discriminatory AI tools to select employees for layoffs highlights the problems workers face in suing

Meta employees' lawsuit shows that if AI fires you, proving it is the hard part
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US-India trade deal could be signed in 3-4 months, US official says

A long-awaited U.S.-India trade agreement could be signed within the next three to four months, a senior U.S. official said on Wednesday, indicating

US-India trade deal could be signed in 3-4 months, US official says
Business|Economy|Technology

AT&T tops targets for new wireless subscribers as bundle offers spur demand

AT&T topped quarterly estimates for wireless subscriber additions on Wednesday as cheaper unlimited plans paired with bundled mobile-broadband offerings

AT&T tops targets for new wireless subscribers as bundle offers spur demand
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Malta's capital hit by power cut as temperatures soar

Malta's capital Valletta was without power on Wednesday, a day after the island's prime minister issued an "unconditional" apology for a wave of power cuts across the

Malta's capital hit by power cut as temperatures soar
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TE Connectivity projects upbeat quarterly results, to buy Astrodyne for $1.4 billion

Electronic equipment maker TE Connectivity on Wednesday forecast fourth-quarter profit and revenue above Wall Street expectations, betting on a boom in demand

TE Connectivity projects upbeat quarterly results, to buy Astrodyne for $1.4 billion
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Rubio meets Wang, discusses laying groundwork for Chinese president's US visit

U.S.

Rubio meets Wang, discusses laying groundwork for Chinese president's US visit
Business|Economy|Technology|World

GE Vernova misses core profit estimates as Wind weakness persists

GE Vernova missed Wall Street estimates for second-quarter adjusted core profit on Wednesday as losses in its Wind business widened, overshadowing strong growth in

GE Vernova misses core profit estimates as Wind weakness persists
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UK's Segro signals support for Prologis' last-ditch $18.8 billion takeover bid

British warehousing group Segro said on Wednesday it was minded to back Prologis' £14 billion ($18.8 billion) takeover bid after investors urged

UK's Segro signals support for Prologis' last-ditch $18.8 billion takeover bid
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Indonesia's Prabowo appoints new chief of troubled free meals agency

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has appointed long-time party loyalist and deputy agriculture minister Sudaryono as the new head of the agency overseeing his

Indonesia's Prabowo appoints new chief of troubled free meals agency
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US FDIC has disciplined eight for sexual harassment since January 2025

The U.S.

US FDIC has disciplined eight for sexual harassment since January 2025
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Overstored pool chemicals and corroded sprinklers led to Georgia chemical plant fire, report says

A report concludes that more than twice the planned amount of swimming pool chemicals were improperly stored at a Georgia plant, leading to a fire in 2024

Overstored pool chemicals and corroded sprinklers led to Georgia chemical plant fire, report says
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Escalating Middle East war could slash global growth to 1.3% in 2026, World Bank chief economist says

Escalating hostilities between the United States and Iran could reignite inflation, drive interest rates higher and knock global growth back to as low

Escalating Middle East war could slash global growth to 1.3% in 2026, World Bank chief economist says
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New US 25% tariff hits billions of dollars in Brazilian exports

A new 25% U.S. tariff will hit a range of Brazilian goods on Wednesday, including farm machinery, wood products, ethanol and apparel, escalating

New US 25% tariff hits billions of dollars in Brazilian exports
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Airbus shares jump as planemaker sets out targets and share buyback

Airbus shares jumped sharply on Wednesday after the European planemaker launched a €5 billion ($5.7 billion)

Airbus shares jump as planemaker sets out targets and share buyback
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Target names former 7-Eleven CEO DePinto to board

Target on Wednesday named former 7-Eleven CEO Joe DePinto to its board, adding an industry veteran as the retailer works to sustain a turnaround under new CEO Michael Fiddelke.

Target names former 7-Eleven CEO DePinto to board
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Alphabetting

By Mike Dolan LONDON, July 22 - What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets Oil prices, bond yields and chip stocks were rising in sync again

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PulteGroup quarterly profit falls as home affordability pressure persists

PulteGroup on Wednesday posted a fall in second-quarter profit as the homebuilder's incentives for buyers facing challenges with high interest rates and rising costs weighed on the

PulteGroup quarterly profit falls as home affordability pressure persists
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US 30-year mortgage hits 11-month high, MBA says

The interest rate on the most popular type of U.S. home loan crept up again last week to the highest since last August with little prospect for an immediate break for would-be

US 30-year mortgage hits 11-month high, MBA says
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Jersey Mike’s, Reformation IPOs pose test for US retail listings

Sandwich chain Jersey Mike's and women's fashion retailer Reformation are advancing their planned IPOs, putting the spotlight on U.S. retail

Jersey Mike’s, Reformation IPOs pose test for US retail listings
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Separate US talks with Canada, Mexico test North America's trilateral trade pact 

Separate U.S. negotiating tracks for Canada and Mexico are testing a trilateral free trade zone that has

Separate US talks with Canada, Mexico test North America's trilateral trade pact 
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Ukraine agrees to export drones to US for Pentagon plan, source says

Ukraine has agreed to export drones to the United States to participate in the Pentagon's Drone Dominance programme, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on

Ukraine agrees to export drones to US for Pentagon plan, source says
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Messy primaries plague both major political parties, causing chaos and confusion in the midterms

As midterm campaigning heats up, both major political parties face unexpected challenges

Messy primaries plague both major political parties, causing chaos and confusion in the midterms
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A new front is opening in the Iran war. Oil faces ‘no way out’

A new front is opening in the Iran war. Oil faces ‘no way out’

A new front is opening in the Iran war. Oil faces ‘no way out’
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Poland, Hungary's foreign worker curbs create headache for business

Facing a choice between upsetting businesses and a public opinion backlash, the Polish and

Poland, Hungary's foreign worker curbs create headache for business
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South Africa inflation surge sets stage for another rate hike

South African inflation picked up more sharply than expected in June, bolstering expectations that the central bank will deliver a second

South Africa inflation surge sets stage for another rate hike
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UK house prices rose by 2.7% in year to May, ONS data shows

British house prices rose by 2.7% in the year to May, after rising by an

UK house prices rose by 2.7% in year to May, ONS data shows
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UK's Burnham targets cheaper bus fares in cost-of-living drive

Britain's new prime minister, Andy Burnham, said on Wednesday he would cut the price of single bus tickets by up to a third as

UK's Burnham targets cheaper bus fares in cost-of-living drive
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Generic drugmaker Sandoz to engage with US after Trump tariff threat

Swiss generic drugmaker Sandoz said on Wednesday it would continue discussions with policymakers after U.S.

Generic drugmaker Sandoz to engage with US after Trump tariff threat
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UK inflation slows in temporary boost for new PM Burnham

British inflation cooled by more than expected last month as a brief de-escalation in the Iran war reduced fuel prices, but the slowdown is likely to offer

UK inflation slows in temporary boost for new PM Burnham
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BOJ on alert to price risks that may lead to faster rate hikes, sources say

The Bank of Japan remains on alert to upside inflation risks that could lead to faster interest rate hikes than markets project, said three sources familiar

BOJ on alert to price risks that may lead to faster rate hikes, sources say
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Europe's STOXX 600 closes at two-week high; Randstad soars

European shares ended at a two-week high on Wednesday, driven by energy and defence stocks, while Randstad soared in its strongest day since

Europe's STOXX 600 closes at two-week high; Randstad soars
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Canada FM urges Middle East de-escalation, calls South China Sea confrontation 'troubling'

Canada is calling for a de-escalation and a permanent ceasefire in the Middle East, with the situation "quite grave", its foreign minister Anita Anand said on Wednesday on

Canada FM urges Middle East de-escalation, calls South China Sea confrontation 'troubling'
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Toxic gas slows efforts to rescue 13 workers trapped in India hydropower tunnel

Authorities say 13 workers are trapped inside a collapsed hydropower tunnel in India

Toxic gas slows efforts to rescue 13 workers trapped in India hydropower tunnel
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Pakistan seeks $10 billion fund from US after mediating Iran talks, sources say

Pakistan has asked the United States for a $10 billion exchange stabilization facility, according to two sources briefed on the matter, which, if approved, could

Pakistan seeks $10 billion fund from US after mediating Iran talks, sources say
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Mideast war escalation threatens recovery in global oil refining

The escalating U.S.-Iran war threatens Asian oil refiners' plans to ramp up output in August, which could keep

Mideast war escalation threatens recovery in global oil refining
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China's fiscal revenue expands 4.7% in first half

China's fiscal revenue rose 4.7% in the first half of 2026 from a year earlier, the finance ministry said on Wednesday, an acceleration from growth of 4% seen in the

China's fiscal revenue expands 4.7% in first half
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Contract chipmaker TSMC to raise prices by up to 10% in 2027, sources say

TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, plans to raise chipmaking prices by up to 10% from 2027, two sources familiar with the matter said late on Tuesday.

Contract chipmaker TSMC to raise prices by up to 10% in 2027, sources say
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The new ad for chips? An AI model Breaking Bad

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter The AI trade is roaring back on Wednesday as export demand surges across Asia, lifting chipmaker stocks and pushing the

The new ad for chips? An AI model Breaking Bad
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Japan ready to take decisive currency action as yen hits 40-year low

Japan will take decisive action in the currency market if needed, Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Wednesday, signalling

Japan ready to take decisive currency action as yen hits 40-year low
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Samsung in talks to invest in Mistral at 20 billion euro valuation, FT reports

South Korea's Samsung is in talks to invest hundreds of millions of euros in the AI start-up Mistral, as part of a fundraising round that could value the group at roughly €20

Samsung in talks to invest in Mistral at 20 billion euro valuation, FT reports
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Chile rains leave 13 dead, 7 missing, authorities say

The heavy rains that have hit much of Chile have left 13 people dead and seven missing, authorities said on Tuesday, while the government said it would seek sanctions on

Chile rains leave 13 dead, 7 missing, authorities say
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Hormuz vessel crossings fall further as security concerns linger

Vessel crossings via the Strait of Hormuz dropped further on Tuesday, shipping data showed, as security concerns lingered amid ongoing attacks by the United States and

Hormuz vessel crossings fall further as security concerns linger
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Nike to tighten online sales in China amid 'fragmented' marketplace

Nike is trying to lure back shoppers in China by controlling how its products are sold online, directing consumers to official Nike

Nike to tighten online sales in China amid 'fragmented' marketplace
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Nvidia supplier Wistron launches $700 million Texas factory for AI system production

Taiwan's Wistron, a supplier to Nvidia, launched a $700 million manufacturing facility in Texas on Tuesday to produce the U.S. chipmaker's latest AI systems,

Nvidia supplier Wistron launches $700 million Texas factory for AI system production
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Britain's new prime minister must solve the old riddle of how to reinvigorate a slow-growing economy

Britain’s new leader, Andy Burnham, is facing the same old problem: How can he kickstart a sluggish economy so that growing companies and increased output generate enough additional revenue to boost defense spending and pay for everything else voters want without raising taxes

Britain's new prime minister must solve the old riddle of how to reinvigorate a slow-growing economy
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India's FMCG sector faces margin squeeze as costs spike amid strong demand, price hikes

Indian consumer goods companies are expected to report pressure on first-quarter profit margins, as the Iran war-fuelled higher raw material costs outweighed

India's FMCG sector faces margin squeeze as costs spike amid strong demand, price hikes
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Australia to increase oversight on auditors after KPMG scandal, regulator says

Australia's corporate regulator said on Wednesday it would increase its regulatory oversight of auditors following the KPMG leak scandal.

Australia to increase oversight on auditors after KPMG scandal, regulator says
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Japan imports jump to record high on oil price surge, complicating BOJ policy

Japan's imports jumped to a record high in June, government data showed on Wednesday, as a weak yen and soaring oil prices drove up import costs and

Japan imports jump to record high on oil price surge, complicating BOJ policy
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South Korean industry minister heads to US as tariff decision looms

South Korea's Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan headed to Washington on Wednesday for talks with senior U.S. officials on trade and investment cooperation, as Seoul braces for

South Korean industry minister heads to US as tariff decision looms
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Trump to seek Congress approval for Saudi Arabia nuclear energy pact that lacks safeguards, sources say

The Trump administration plans to submit to Congress a pact with Saudi Arabia to share nuclear power technology that does not include safeguards the

Trump to seek Congress approval for Saudi Arabia nuclear energy pact that lacks safeguards, sources say
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UK employer pay awards hold at 3.3%, Brightmine says

Pay settlements by British employers held steady in the three months to June despite concerns about the Iran war and economic uncertainty, according to data published on

UK employer pay awards hold at 3.3%, Brightmine says
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White House lawyer confirmed to judgeship after bashing Republican senators

A White House lawyer nominated by President Donald Trump to serve on a court that hears litigation regarding trade laws and tariff policies was confirmed to the

White House lawyer confirmed to judgeship after bashing Republican senators
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Chilean government's sweeping reform bill advances in Congress

Chile's lower house approved most of a major reform bill on Tuesday, pushing forward President Jose Antonio Kast's plan to boost investment in the

Chilean government's sweeping reform bill advances in Congress
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Saudi, UAE officials use social media to signal unity after months of tension

Senior Saudi and United Arab Emirates officials on Tuesday shared similar social media posts

Saudi, UAE officials use social media to signal unity after months of tension
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Canada cancels joint bridge celebration with US, citing Trump trade threats

Canada has canceled a planned joint celebration with the U.S. to mark the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, citing trade

Canada cancels joint bridge celebration with US, citing Trump trade threats
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US cyclosporiasis cases top 4,100 as CDC investigates lettuce-linked outbreak

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has pegged the number of domestically acquired, lab-confirmed U.S. cyclosporiasis cases since May 1 at 4,173 after federal and state

US cyclosporiasis cases top 4,100 as CDC investigates lettuce-linked outbreak
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Foundations can outlive their charitable missions – and that’s a problem

The missions the foundations’ original donors champion during their lifetimes can become outdated after they’ve died.

Foundations can outlive their charitable missions – and that’s a problem
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Trump says generic drugs to face no US tariffs for 2 years, then 100% and 200% tariffs later

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday all generic drugs being brought into the U.S. will continue having a tariff of 0% for two years starting from

Trump says generic drugs to face no US tariffs for 2 years, then 100% and 200% tariffs later
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Trading Day: Stocks fly, yen sinks

World stocks rallied sharply on Tuesday, with strong gains in semiconductor shares more than offsetting any angst about the U.S.-Iran war and

Trading Day: Stocks fly, yen sinks
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Japan exports in June jump 19.3% year/year

Japanese exports rose 19.3% year-on-year in June, up for a 10th straight month, data from the Ministry of Finance showed on Wednesday.

Japan exports in June jump 19.3% year/year
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Chile's Congress puts President Kast's economic overhaul on track to becoming law

Chile’s Congress has approved most of a major tax and economic overhaul promoted by President José Antonio Kast

Chile's Congress puts President Kast's economic overhaul on track to becoming law
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Canada cancels joint bridge-opening event with US after Trump announces tariffs

A planned joint U.S.-Canada ceremony to celebrate the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge has been canceled after President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on Canadian goods

Canada cancels joint bridge-opening event with US after Trump announces tariffs
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US anti-bias agency moves to end employer reporting of worker race, sex data

The U.S. agency that enforces laws banning workplace discrimination moved on Tuesday to scrap a requirement that employers annually submit data on the race and

US anti-bias agency moves to end employer reporting of worker race, sex data
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Interactive Brokers' quarterly profit leaps on brisk trading

Trading platform Interactive Brokers reported a 35% rise in second-quarter profit on Tuesday, bolstered by elevated trading activity due to a sharp rally in U.S. equity markets

Interactive Brokers' quarterly profit leaps on brisk trading
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US and Solomon Islands discuss deepening ties, return of Peace Corps

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US and Solomon Islands discuss deepening ties, return of Peace Corps
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Capital One second-quarter profit rises on higher interest income

Capital One Financial reported a rise in second-quarter profit on Tuesday, helped by higher interest income from its credit card business.

Capital One second-quarter profit rises on higher interest income
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War in Iran has cost the US $37.5 billion so far, Pentagon says

The cost of the United States' war in Iran has risen to $37.5 billion so far, U.S.

War in Iran has cost the US $37.5 billion so far, Pentagon says
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Fuel costs cloud Alaska Air's outlook even as demand remains strong

Alaska Air Group on Tuesday forecast third-quarter results below Wall Street estimates and said it expected to recover only about

Fuel costs cloud Alaska Air's outlook even as demand remains strong
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Hegseth estimates Iran war has cost $37.5 billion as he defends funding request at fiery hearing

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. war against Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far

Hegseth estimates Iran war has cost $37.5 billion as he defends funding request at fiery hearing
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Union for United Airlines' mechanics, other staff, secures in-principle pact for new contract

A union representing over 11,000 mechanics and other employees at United Airlines secured an in-principle agreement for a new contract following two years of bargaining, it said on

Union for United Airlines' mechanics, other staff, secures in-principle pact for new contract
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Strong consumer loan demand lifts Banorte quarterly profit

Mexico's Grupo Financiero Banorte reported a 6% rise in second-quarter net profit on Tuesday, slightly above estimates, boosted by strong demand

Strong consumer loan demand lifts Banorte quarterly profit
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Tankers with Saudi crude turn back as Houthis open new front in US-Iran war

Two oil tankers carrying Saudi crude to Asia reversed course in the Red Sea on Tuesday after threats from Yemen's Iran-

Tankers with Saudi crude turn back as Houthis open new front in US-Iran war
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US judge blocks Trump administration from stripping immigrants of work permits

A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's

US judge blocks Trump administration from stripping immigrants of work permits
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Higher copper prices push Grupo Mexico quarterly profit up 79%

Mining and transportation conglomerate Grupo Mexico on Tuesday said its second-quarter net profit rose nearly 79% compared to the same period a year earlier, bolstered

Higher copper prices push Grupo Mexico quarterly profit up 79%
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The Latest: Hegseth estimates Iran war has cost $37.5B so far

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Iran war has cost $37.5 billion, so far

The Latest: Hegseth estimates Iran war has cost $37.5B so far
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TSA security to be privatized at Tampa International Airport under new federal program

TSA security to be privatized at Tampa International Airport under new federal program

TSA security to be privatized at Tampa International Airport under new federal program
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He was fired by the White House right after being sworn in. Now a top federal prosecutor is suing

The top federal prosecutor in Seattle who was fired last week less than an hour after being sworn in is suing the government over his termination

He was fired by the White House right after being sworn in. Now a top federal prosecutor is suing
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US military training to suffer without funding boost, Hegseth says

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US military training to suffer without funding boost, Hegseth says
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US senator urges Wall Street to reject offer of paid early access to Trump posts

A top Democratic U.S. senator on Tuesday urged banks and trading firms to shun a new product offering early access to posts on

US senator urges Wall Street to reject offer of paid early access to Trump posts
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Coal sector urges Trump administration to provide financing for existing, new power plants

A coal council that advises the Trump administration urged the U.S.

Coal sector urges Trump administration to provide financing for existing, new power plants
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US sends first humanitarian flight to Cuba under new aid package

The U.S. on Tuesday sent a humanitarian flight to Cuba, the State Department said, the first part of a new $100 million assistance commitment that comes alongside U.S.

US sends first humanitarian flight to Cuba under new aid package
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Airbus says seeking more Pratt jet engines in 2027

Airbus said on Tuesday it was pushing for more engines from Pratt & Whitney for 2027 following a tug of war with airlines over supplies and hoped to receive

Airbus says seeking more Pratt jet engines in 2027
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Iraq's oil minister says US energy deals worth about $200 billion

Iraq's oil minister said on Tuesday that agreements signed between the oil ministry and U.S. companies during the Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's visit to U.S. were

Iraq's oil minister says US energy deals worth about $200 billion
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Insurer Chubb posts higher second-quarter profit on strong underwriting business

Property and casualty insurer Chubb reported a rise in second-quarter profit on Tuesday, helped by strong underwriting performance and investment returns.

Insurer Chubb posts higher second-quarter profit on strong underwriting business
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Goldman Sachs creates private markets platform for wealthy clients, memo shows

Goldman Sachs has created a new platform as it looks to expand its private market offerings for wealthy clients, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters on Tuesday.

Goldman Sachs creates private markets platform for wealthy clients, memo shows
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MLB players propose expanded draft eligibility in another sign of looming labor confrontation

Baseball players have proposed expanding eligibility for the amateur draft rather than decreasing it, maintaining 20 rounds of selections and moving it back to June

MLB players propose expanded draft eligibility in another sign of looming labor confrontation
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US sends food for Cuban residents while still pressuring island's government

A cargo plane packed with food and hygiene kits has left Miami for Cuba as part of the U.S. government’s humanitarian assistance efforts for the people of the island nation

US sends food for Cuban residents while still pressuring island's government
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AI stocks lead Wall Street higher, even as Brent oil's price tops $91

More gains for makers of computer chips and other AI winners carried Wall Street higher

AI stocks lead Wall Street higher, even as Brent oil's price tops $91
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Carney says he and Trump will intensify trade negotiations after US hiked tariffs by 50%

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he and U.S. President Donald Trump have agreed to intensify trade negotiations between Canada, the U.S., and Mexico

Carney says he and Trump will intensify trade negotiations after US hiked tariffs by 50%
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Trump risks reigniting a trade war with new tariffs on Canada

Justin Wolfers joins The Lead.

Trump risks reigniting a trade war with new tariffs on Canada
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Senate panel advances Jay Clayton's nomination to lead US intelligence agencies

The Senate Intelligence Committee has advanced the nomination of Jay Clayton, President Donald Trump’s pick to head the nation’s intelligence agencies

Senate panel advances Jay Clayton's nomination to lead US intelligence agencies
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US civil rights agency moves to end demographic data collection after 60 years

The Trump administration is seeking to toss aside a 60-year-old requirement for tens of thousands of private sector employers to submit workforce demographic reports each year to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the agency responsible for enforcing anti-discrimination laws in the workplace

US civil rights agency moves to end demographic data collection after 60 years
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Trump administration says it's deferring $1B in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota

The Trump administration says it's deferring over $1 billion in Medicaid payments to Minnesota and California because of suspected fraud and noncompliance

Trump administration says it's deferring $1B in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota
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Boeing versus Airbus as aircraft orders top 300 at Farnborough airshow

Airlines have unveiled over 300 plane orders as the Farnborough International Airshow in the United Kingdom nears conclusion, with Boeing holding a slight

Boeing versus Airbus as aircraft orders top 300 at Farnborough airshow
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Airbus targets near-doubling of earnings by 2029, launches buyback

Airbus laid out medium-term targets including a near doubling of profits and stronger shareholder returns on Tuesday, signalling confidence in its ability to

Airbus targets near-doubling of earnings by 2029, launches buyback
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Carney says he will intensify trade talks with Trump; most premiers pledge to keep US alcohol bans

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he and U.S.

Carney says he will intensify trade talks with Trump; most premiers pledge to keep US alcohol bans
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US urges isolating Nicaragua after Ortega vows to end elections

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US urges isolating Nicaragua after Ortega vows to end elections
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Stocks jump with chipmakers; oil rises to 5-week high

Major stock indexes rose on Tuesday with the Nasdaq and chipmaker shares surging, while oil prices climbed to a five

Stocks jump with chipmakers; oil rises to 5-week high
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Moldova approves new government led by Vasile Tofan

Moldova's parliament approved a new government led by Prime Minister Vasile Tofan on Tuesday, after he laid out his cabinet's programme, pledging to

Moldova approves new government led by Vasile Tofan
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Asian refiners look to Suez Canal to move Saudi oil amid Houthi shipping threats

Asian refiners are seeking to ship crude oil from Saudi Arabia's Red Sea port through the Suez Canal and around Africa after Yemen's Iran-aligned

Asian refiners look to Suez Canal to move Saudi oil amid Houthi shipping threats
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Rio Tinto exits aluminum composites business, transfers customers to Canada's Cymat

Rio Tinto has agreed to transfer customers from its aluminium metal matrix composites (MMC) business to Canada's Cymat Technologies, as the world's largest iron ore producer exits

Rio Tinto exits aluminum composites business, transfers customers to Canada's Cymat
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Trump misses the net with tariff on Canadian ice hockey sticks

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Trump misses the net with tariff on Canadian ice hockey sticks
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What to know about the 50% tariffs Trump is imposing on Canada

President Donald Trump has reached back to the Great Depression for an obscure trade weapon he can use to wallop Canada again

What to know about the 50% tariffs Trump is imposing on Canada
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Wall St ends higher on chip stocks recovery; earnings in focus

Wall Street's main indexes closed higher on Tuesday, with the Nasdaq leading gains as a steep rally in semiconductor shares helped shift the focus

Wall St ends higher on chip stocks recovery; earnings in focus
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US appeals court raises prospect of re-arrest of pro-Palestinian advocate Mahdawi

A U.S. appeals court ruled on Tuesday that a lower court lacked the jurisdiction to order the Trump administration to release pro-Palestinian advocate Mohsen

US appeals court raises prospect of re-arrest of pro-Palestinian advocate Mahdawi
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Senate Democrat calls for probe of US derivatives regulator's staff cuts

President Donald Trump's deep staffing cuts at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission could hamper its ability to enforce the law and should be investigated by the

Senate Democrat calls for probe of US derivatives regulator's staff cuts
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Vandals wreck Habitat for Humanity home days before family was set to move in

Vandals wreck Habitat for Humanity home days before family was set to move in

Vandals wreck Habitat for Humanity home days before family was set to move in
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US pauses $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California, Minnesota

The Trump administration is pausing $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota over "suspected fraud and noncompliance," U.S.

US pauses $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California, Minnesota
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Tebas: Infantino should resign for 'destroying the football industry'

La Liga president Javier Tebas has called on Gianni Infantino to resign as head of FIFA

Tebas: Infantino should resign for 'destroying the football industry'
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Mammoth sign defenseman John Marino to 8-year, $54 million extension

The Utah Mammoth have signed defenseman John Marino to an eight-year, $54 million extension with an annual average value of $6.75 million

Mammoth sign defenseman John Marino to 8-year, $54 million extension
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Embraer secures deals for 28 E2 jets as Abra places first order

Brazilian planemaker Embraer announced orders on Tuesday for 28 E2 aircraft at the Farnborough Airshow in England,

Embraer secures deals for 28 E2 jets as Abra places first order
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Apple to launch 'Upgrade' device leasing program to spur sales, Bloomberg News reports

Apple is launching a device leasing program called 'Apple Upgrade' on July 28 in the U.S. to boost sales, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people with knowledge of the

Apple to launch 'Upgrade' device leasing program to spur sales, Bloomberg News reports
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Italian court rejects TIM's precautionary appeal in network tariff dispute

A Milan court has rejected a request for precautionary measures filed by Telecom Italia (TIM) against KKR-backed FiberCop over new tariffs for access to Italy's main fixed-

Italian court rejects TIM's precautionary appeal in network tariff dispute
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Novartis backs full year forecast after $6 billion profit beat helped by one-offs

By Bhanvi Satija and Marleen Kaesebier LONDON, July 21 - Novartis beat second-quarter profit forecasts and kept its 2026 outlook unchanged on Tuesday, saying one-off benefits that helped the quarter

Novartis backs full year forecast after $6 billion profit beat helped by one-offs
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FBI Kansas City: 19 arrested, 9 children found during World Cup anti-trafficking operation

FBI Kansas City: 19 arrested, 9 children found during World Cup anti-trafficking operation

FBI Kansas City: 19 arrested, 9 children found during World Cup anti-trafficking operation
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Dollar advances as oil prices rise after latest US-Iran strikes, Houthi blockade 

The U.S. dollar climbed on Tuesday and was poised for a fourth straight session of gains, as the latest round of attacks in the Middle East pushed

Dollar advances as oil prices rise after latest US-Iran strikes, Houthi blockade 
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Businesses facing uncertainty after Cottonwood Fire, flash floods impact tourism

Businesses facing uncertainty after Cottonwood Fire, flash floods impact tourism

Businesses facing uncertainty after Cottonwood Fire, flash floods impact tourism
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Oil prices rise to five-week high on US-Iran attacks, Houthi blockade threat

Oil prices climbed about 2% on Tuesday to a five-week high, on worries that energy supply disruptions could worsen in the Middle East due to more

Oil prices rise to five-week high on US-Iran attacks, Houthi blockade threat
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US announces trade deal with Jordan

The United States on Tuesday announced a trade deal with Jordan that the White House said would remove barriers for U.S. exporters and provide new access for critical U.S.

US announces trade deal with Jordan
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US lawmakers urge Trump to act against EU tech rules, suggest trade probes

A group of 25 U.S. lawmakers has written to U.S.

US lawmakers urge Trump to act against EU tech rules, suggest trade probes
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Italy to use EU budget leeway to fund energy-relief measures in 2027-2028

Italy plans to use the European Union's so-called "escape clause" from the bloc's budget rules to fund measures aimed at softening energy costs in 2027 and 2028, a statement

Italy to use EU budget leeway to fund energy-relief measures in 2027-2028
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US, Mexico resume USMCA trade talks as Trump hits Canada with new tariffs

U.S. and Mexican trade negotiators launched a third round of bilateral talks on Tuesday to try to revise the North American trade agreement, just as

US, Mexico resume USMCA trade talks as Trump hits Canada with new tariffs
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Developed market debt to hit record $75.8 trillion as shocks and spending pressures mount, Fitch says

Government debt across developed economies is set to climb to a record $75.8 trillion by the end of 2026 as countries struggle with persistent budget deficits

Developed market debt to hit record $75.8 trillion as shocks and spending pressures mount, Fitch says
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Kremlin says Russian online retailer Wildberries suffered losses in warehouse attacks

Online retailer Wildberries, Russia's answer to Amazon, and the merchants who trade through it are grappling with losses in the wake of Ukrainian attacks on warehouses

Kremlin says Russian online retailer Wildberries suffered losses in warehouse attacks
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Amgen settles shareholder lawsuit claiming it hid $10.7 billion tax bill

Amgen reached a $74 million settlement of a lawsuit accusing the biotechnology company of waiting too long to disclose that it might owe the Internal

Amgen settles shareholder lawsuit claiming it hid $10.7 billion tax bill
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India student protests give opposition a rare opening against Modi

By Krishna N.

India student protests give opposition a rare opening against Modi
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UN says nearly 150 migrants are dead or missing off West Africa in separate incidents

The United Nations refugee agency says it is “extremely saddened” after nearly 150 people died or went missing off Mauritania last week

UN says nearly 150 migrants are dead or missing off West Africa in separate incidents
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US Treasury's Bessent tells Fox Business 50% Canada tariffs are 'reciprocity'

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US Treasury's Bessent tells Fox Business 50% Canada tariffs are 'reciprocity'
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US exchanges to see volume boost, but regulatory stance to take center stage

U.S. exchanges will this week start reporting results, which will see a boost from volatility-driven trading volumes, but analysts are likely to weigh that

US exchanges to see volume boost, but regulatory stance to take center stage
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Canada's CPP taps foreign investors to grow C$100 billion bond program

Canada's biggest pension fund, CPP Investments, is tapping large

Canada's CPP taps foreign investors to grow C$100 billion bond program
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Alphabet's Gemini delay, spending worries loom over earnings

Alphabet faces heightened scrutiny from investors as a delay in the launch of a model key to its AI ambitions adds to worries over the

Alphabet's Gemini delay, spending worries loom over earnings
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Morgan Stanley hires Barclays' Emma Taylor to co-lead global internet banking, sources say

Morgan Stanley is hiring Emma Taylor from Barclays as global co-head of internet investment banking, according to three people familiar with the matter.

Morgan Stanley hires Barclays' Emma Taylor to co-lead global internet banking, sources say
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Houthis warn shipping companies to avoid Saudi ports, email shows

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi militia told shipping companies not to load or discharge cargo at Saudi Arabian ports or they may be

Houthis warn shipping companies to avoid Saudi ports, email shows
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Northrop Grumman raises 2026 forecasts on strong weapons demand

Defense supplier Northrop Grumman on Tuesday lifted its 2026 sales and adjusted profit forecast, supported by sustained demand for weapons amid a

Northrop Grumman raises 2026 forecasts on strong weapons demand
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Boeing asks US to intervene over record EU loan to Airbus

Boeing has asked the U.S. government to press the European Union for transparency over a €3 billion ($3.43 billion) loan

Boeing asks US to intervene over record EU loan to Airbus
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New UK finance minister calms market but investors see more tax and debt ahead

The surprise decision by Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham to make John Healey his finance minister is adding to questions about how much extra

New UK finance minister calms market but investors see more tax and debt ahead
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Tesla expands robotaxi service to Orlando, Tampa ahead of earnings

Tesla on Tuesday expanded its robotaxi service to Orlando and Tampa, as the electric-vehicle maker races to prove that it can scale its autonomous ride-hailing business beyond its

Tesla expands robotaxi service to Orlando, Tampa ahead of earnings
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Wall St opens higher as chip stocks extend recovery; earnings in focus

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Tuesday as semiconductor shares extended a recovery from a recent selloff, while investors awaited major tech earnings for clues on the

Wall St opens higher as chip stocks extend recovery; earnings in focus
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Burnham targets lower energy bills in first move as UK prime minister

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Tuesday he would cut taxes on electricity bills, the first of several early moves to signal

Burnham targets lower energy bills in first move as UK prime minister
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BofA enhances AI-powered tool to resolve client needs faster

Bank of America said on Tuesday it has enhanced its AI-powered EricaAssist tool, which would help more than 18,000 customer service representatives resolve client needs

BofA enhances AI-powered tool to resolve client needs faster
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US, China to hold AI talks in September, sources say

The United States and China will hold talks over AI in September, five people familiar with the matter told Reuters, as the rival superpowers grapple with

US, China to hold AI talks in September, sources say
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Trump administration to unveil forced labor trade action soon, says Greer

U.S.

Trump administration to unveil forced labor trade action soon, says Greer
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Russian attack kills three in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia, officials say

A Russian guided-bomb attack on the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia killed at least three people on Tuesday and injured more than a dozen, regional

Russian attack kills three in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia, officials say
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Google updates lightweight Gemini models, but flagship still delayed

Alphabet’s Google on Tuesday released a trio of cheaper versions of its Gemini AI model, but shared no timing updates for the flagship Pro model that

Google updates lightweight Gemini models, but flagship still delayed
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Fewer children got US-backed HIV treatment after aid cuts, study finds

Around 77,000 fewer children worldwide received HIV treatment supported by the U.S. in

Fewer children got US-backed HIV treatment after aid cuts, study finds
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Carney says he and Trump agreed to intensify trade talks

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he had spoken to U.S President Donald Trump on Tuesday and told reporters the two leaders had agreed to intensify trade

Carney says he and Trump agreed to intensify trade talks
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Southeast Asia's top diplomats hold security talks in Manila as US-Iran fighting rages

Southeast Asia’s top diplomats have opened three days of talks in the Philippine capital with an agenda topped by their most daunting security problems

Southeast Asia's top diplomats hold security talks in Manila as US-Iran fighting rages
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Philadelphia-area groups help rescue cats and dogs from Texas shelters after flooding

Philadelphia-area groups help rescue cats and dogs from Texas shelters after flooding

Philadelphia-area groups help rescue cats and dogs from Texas shelters after flooding
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Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International airport plane train technicians ratify first-ever union contract

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International airport plane train technicians ratify first-ever union contract

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International airport plane train technicians ratify first-ever union contract
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BlackRock-backed group commits $5 billion for Aligned Data Centers after completing acquisition

A consortium backed by BlackRock and Abu Dhabi-based fund MGX said on Tuesday it has committed an additional $5 billion in growth capital to Aligned Data Centers after closing its

BlackRock-backed group commits $5 billion for Aligned Data Centers after completing acquisition
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Brazil and US clash over future of payments as popular Pix system stirs global interest

Brazil's Pix, one of the world's most successful instant-payment systems, has become a flashpoint between Brasília and Washington as the Trump

Brazil and US clash over future of payments as popular Pix system stirs global interest
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Mobileye to supply Stellantis with cloud-based driver assistance technology

Mobileye Global will supply Stellantis with cloud-driven advanced driver-assistance technology, the Israeli company said on Tuesday, as automakers race to meet rising demand for

Mobileye to supply Stellantis with cloud-based driver assistance technology
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Marsh quarterly profit rises on strength in risk management business

Insurance brokerage Marsh reported a jump in second-quarter profit on Tuesday, as it benefited from robust demand for its risk management and consulting businesses.

Marsh quarterly profit rises on strength in risk management business
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UK's Frasers boosts Hugo Boss stake over 30% mandatory bid threshold

British retailer Frasers said on Tuesday that it has raised its holdings in Hugo Boss to about 30.28%, crossing a key regulatory threshold in its takeover pursuit of the German

UK's Frasers boosts Hugo Boss stake over 30% mandatory bid threshold
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U.S. auto industry races to purge Chinese connected-car hardware amid federal push

A nondescript facility south of Cleveland has become an early staging ground for the auto industry's next supply-chain pivot: replacing vehicle hardware

U.S. auto industry races to purge Chinese connected-car hardware amid federal push
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D.R. Horton cuts annual revenue forecast as high costs dent margins

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D.R. Horton cuts annual revenue forecast as high costs dent margins
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Indonesia cuts budget of president's free meals programme further to $12.8 billion

Indonesia has further reduced its budget for President Prabowo Subianto's signature free school meals programme to 229 trillion rupiah ($12.81 billion) from 268 trillion

Indonesia cuts budget of president's free meals programme further to $12.8 billion
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Pratt & Whitney says engine maintenance disruption easing

Jet engine maker Pratt & Whitney said on Tuesday that the number of aircraft grounded as a result of engine-related issues had fallen 40% from an unspecified

Pratt & Whitney says engine maintenance disruption easing
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MSCI shares fall as company raises expense forecast

MSCI raised its full-year operating expense forecast on Tuesday, citing acquisition-related costs,

MSCI shares fall as company raises expense forecast
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Genuine Parts cuts full-year profit forecast on inflation, weaker consumer spending

Auto parts distributor Genuine Parts lowered its full-year profit outlook on Tuesday, as rising costs and a tougher consumer environment weighed on its expectations.

Genuine Parts cuts full-year profit forecast on inflation, weaker consumer spending
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Equifax sees downbeat annual revenue amid tough mortgage market

Credit bureau Equifax said on Tuesday it expects full-year revenue below Wall Street estimates, as macroeconomic uncertainty pressures growth in the mortgage market.

Equifax sees downbeat annual revenue amid tough mortgage market
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Rolls-Royce needs UK decision on narrowbody engine soon, says CEO

Britain's Rolls-Royce needs a decision from the UK government soon on whether it will provide a subsidy to help the engineering company develop

Rolls-Royce needs UK decision on narrowbody engine soon, says CEO
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Fed to hold rates this year despite high inflation, but economists cite high chances of a hike: Reuters poll

The Federal Reserve will keep its key interest rate steady for the rest of 2026 to tackle a five-year-long inflation problem, according to the median

Fed to hold rates this year despite high inflation, but economists cite high chances of a hike: Reuters poll
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Africa's top health official asks US to lift Ebola-related travel restrictions on Uganda

The head of Africa's top public health agency said he had written to U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

Africa's top health official asks US to lift Ebola-related travel restrictions on Uganda
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China's foreign minister discusses trade balance with EU lawmakers

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told a delegation of European lawmakers in Beijing on Tuesday that China and the EU should promote an "upward dynamic balance" in

China's foreign minister discusses trade balance with EU lawmakers
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GM boosts profit outlook, cites 'resilient' consumer demand

General Motors continues to navigate a messy global operating environment – tariffs, rising energy costs and other inflationary pressures – by leaning on an

GM boosts profit outlook, cites 'resilient' consumer demand
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3M boosts annual profit forecast driven by resilient industrial unit

3M raised its full-year profit forecast on Tuesday, driven by strength in its safety & industrial business, as well as price hikes, which are expected to "

3M boosts annual profit forecast driven by resilient industrial unit
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Halliburton tumbles on tepid revenue forecast, Middle East recovery warning

Halliburton shares fell more than 6% on Tuesday after the U.S. oilfield services provider forecast weaker third-quarter revenue and flagged uncertainty about

Halliburton tumbles on tepid revenue forecast, Middle East recovery warning
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Microsoft to fund Mistral's European AI expansion in multibillion-dollar deal

Microsoft has agreed to spend billions of dollars on Mistral's computing infrastructure in Europe under a deal that will also expand distribution

Microsoft to fund Mistral's European AI expansion in multibillion-dollar deal
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Charles Schwab posts record quarterly profit on trading boom

Brokerage firm Charles Schwab posted a record second-quarter profit on Tuesday, driven by robust trading activity and increased asset management fees.

Charles Schwab posts record quarterly profit on trading boom
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Turkey's opposition leader to form new party to challenge Erdogan

Turkish opposition leader Ozgur Ozel said on Tuesday he would resign his post and form a new party, a political splintering that compounds the

Turkey's opposition leader to form new party to challenge Erdogan
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Hasbro raises annual forecasts on digital gaming demand, 'Magic' boost

Hasbro raised its annual revenue and profit forecasts on Tuesday, betting on resilient demand for its digital gaming business and continued strength in "Magic: The

Hasbro raises annual forecasts on digital gaming demand, 'Magic' boost
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As SEC football media days begin, the specter of recent Big Ten dominance looms

As SEC football media days begin, the specter of recent Big Ten dominance looms

As SEC football media days begin, the specter of recent Big Ten dominance looms
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Thousands of African winter skiing tourists are flocking to snowy Lesotho

Lesotho attracts thousands each winter to its unique ski resort, the only such tourist attraction in sub-Saharan Africa

Thousands of African winter skiing tourists are flocking to snowy Lesotho
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WNBA enjoys 'hypergrowth' under Commissioner Cathy Engelbert amid strained relationship with players

The WNBA has grown at an exponential rate during Cathy Engelbert’s nearly seven years as commissioner of the league

WNBA enjoys 'hypergrowth' under Commissioner Cathy Engelbert amid strained relationship with players
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LIV Golf suffers setback with Asian Tour joining new alliance with European and PGA tours

The Asian Tour is joining a new strategic alliance with the PGA Tour and European tour

LIV Golf suffers setback with Asian Tour joining new alliance with European and PGA tours
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How to use TIPS in your portfolio

Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities can hedge inflation, manage risk, and protect retirement income

How to use TIPS in your portfolio
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On sidelines of Iran war, Israel is readying plans in case of escalation

On sidelines of Iran war, Israel is readying plans in case of escalation

On sidelines of Iran war, Israel is readying plans in case of escalation
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European shares gain as tech strength offsets oil jump

European shares rose on Tuesday as gains in technology and mining shares took the focus away from fresh strikes in the Middle

European shares gain as tech strength offsets oil jump
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ASEAN top diplomats meet, voice 'serious concern' over Middle East hostilities

The Middle East crisis overshadowed a diplomatic gathering in Southeast Asia on Tuesday, where foreign ministers voiced concerns over

ASEAN top diplomats meet, voice 'serious concern' over Middle East hostilities
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German firms' 'Made for Germany' investment initiative pledges €800 billion 

A German corporate initiative called "Made for Germany" on Tuesday said its 139 member firms have committed to invest more than €800 billion in the country through 2028.

German firms' 'Made for Germany' investment initiative pledges €800 billion 
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India summons senior Russian diplomat over deaths of four Indians on ship in Black Sea

India said it had summoned a senior Russian diplomat on Tuesday and expressed "grave concerns" after a missile strike killed four Indians on a Black Sea cargo ship that

India summons senior Russian diplomat over deaths of four Indians on ship in Black Sea
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Global hunger declines across continents but climate, trade risks loom, UN says

Global hunger declined for a third consecutive year in 2025, with improvements recorded across every continent, although mounting risks

Global hunger declines across continents but climate, trade risks loom, UN says
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Tesla cash burn to test investor faith in AI bets

Tesla is expected to report its first quarterly cash burn in over two years on Wednesday, as its spending on AI and robotics soars, intensifying

Tesla cash burn to test investor faith in AI bets
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From 1 to 10: Inside the 20-year status decline of the American passport

From 1 to 10: Inside the 20-year status decline of the American passport

From 1 to 10: Inside the 20-year status decline of the American passport
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Trump prepares fresh tariffs on dozens of countries, FT reports

U.S.

Trump prepares fresh tariffs on dozens of countries, FT reports
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Tariff reprise

By Mike Dolan What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets Global stock markets may just be weary of the back-and-forth in the Middle East, but

Tariff reprise
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International criminal groups use technology to expand in and beyond Asia, UN report says

A U.N. report says Southeast Asia-based criminal groups are using increasingly integrated networks and technology to build a rapidly growing illicit economy with tentacles that reach far beyond Asia, costing victims more than $88 billion a year alone in frauds linked to online scams

International criminal groups use technology to expand in and beyond Asia, UN report says
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Conflicts and energy shocks threaten progress against global hunger, UN agency head warns

Conflicts and disruptions to global energy markets could push millions more people into hunger by driving up fuel, fertilizer and food costs

Conflicts and energy shocks threaten progress against global hunger, UN agency head warns
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‘It’s a wild west’: Inside Miami’s skyscraper boom

‘It’s a wild west’: Inside Miami’s skyscraper boom

‘It’s a wild west’: Inside Miami’s skyscraper boom
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Euro zone banks tighten credit access on war fears

Euro zone banks tightened access to credit in the second quarter over geopolitical instability fears, and they expect further tightening in the current quarter, the

Euro zone banks tighten credit access on war fears
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Investors see pollution plan silver lining in EU carbon overhaul

A European Union plan to tie free pollution permits to investments in decarbonisation could enhance corporate accountability, investors said

Investors see pollution plan silver lining in EU carbon overhaul
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JPMorgan, other US banks set to help finance Japan's $550 billion US investment plan, sources say

JPMorgan and other U.S. banks are close to agreeing to provide some financing under Japan's $550 billion U.S. investment pledge,

JPMorgan, other US banks set to help finance Japan's $550 billion US investment plan, sources say
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European banks set for profit boost from lending, trading windfall

After a surge in revenue at U.S. banks, European lenders are expected to follow suit this week when they report second-

European banks set for profit boost from lending, trading windfall
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UK borrows less in June but fiscal challenge for Burnham remains huge

Britain's government borrowed £16 billion ($21.51 billion) in June, a third less than in the same month last year, according to official data which nonetheless showed the

UK borrows less in June but fiscal challenge for Burnham remains huge
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Weak UK jobs market holds steady as new PM Burnham takes office

Britain's jobs market appears to have stabilised at weak levels with official data showing annual wage growth and unemployment steady in the three months

Weak UK jobs market holds steady as new PM Burnham takes office
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IMF says oil prices, weak monsoon pose biggest risks to India's FY27 GDP growth

India's GDP growth in 2026/27 faces key downside risks from a widening war in the Middle East that is driving up oil prices and a

IMF says oil prices, weak monsoon pose biggest risks to India's FY27 GDP growth
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Crime gangs snare more than $88 billion in scams in Asia-Pacific, UN says

Scam gangs defrauded Asia-Pacific residents of at least $88 billion in 2025, a United Nations office said on Tuesday, with transnational crime groups

Crime gangs snare more than $88 billion in scams in Asia-Pacific, UN says
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Japan bond jitters overshadow Takaichi's first economic policy roadmap

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi vowed to boost investment in growth areas in her first economic blueprint finalised on Tuesday, a pledge overshadowed

Japan bond jitters overshadow Takaichi's first economic policy roadmap
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Oil trumps AI

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Oil, not AI, is driving global markets as investors struggle with contrasting signals: hopes of mediation in the fast-

Oil trumps AI
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US and Iran dig in over the Strait of Hormuz, showing the limits of intensifying airstrikes

The U.S. and Iran are back to bombing every day in a bid to control the Strait of Hormuz

US and Iran dig in over the Strait of Hormuz, showing the limits of intensifying airstrikes
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US military completes its latest strikes on Iran, marking the 10th successive night of attacks

The U.S. military said late on Monday it finished its latest round of strikes on Iran, saying it hit Iranian military command centers, missile and

US military completes its latest strikes on Iran, marking the 10th successive night of attacks
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Trump administration sued by rights groups over attempted childcare funding cuts

Civil rights groups said they filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump's administration on Monday over the government's attempt to restrict

Trump administration sued by rights groups over attempted childcare funding cuts
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New Zealand and Philippines form comprehensive partnership

New Zealand and the Philippines have formed a comprehensive partnership, New Zealand foreign minister Winston Peters said on Tuesday.

New Zealand and Philippines form comprehensive partnership
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KPMG Australia taps insider as CEO in wake of audit leak scandal

KPMG Australia on Tuesday promoted a partner from within its own ranks to chief executive, two months after losing its leader to a scandal that erupted

KPMG Australia taps insider as CEO in wake of audit leak scandal
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Tropical Storm Bertha drifts toward land as Hurricane Fausto forms in the eastern Pacific

Hurricane Fausto has formed in the eastern Pacific far from Mexico’s Baja California peninsula and poses no threat to land

Tropical Storm Bertha drifts toward land as Hurricane Fausto forms in the eastern Pacific
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Houthi Red Sea blockade would lift oil prices, but workarounds could limit impact

A successful effort by Yemen's Houthis to shut the Bab el-Mandeb Strait would strike at one of the world's most important oil

Houthi Red Sea blockade would lift oil prices, but workarounds could limit impact
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Diplomatic efforts seek to avert Trump split with UN refugee agency, sources say

The Trump administration has in recent weeks weighed cutting ties with the U.N. refugee

Diplomatic efforts seek to avert Trump split with UN refugee agency, sources say
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Grid operator in US central states warns of potential rolling blackouts

The regional U.S. grid operator for 14 central states warned on Monday evening that it could order rolling blackouts because the power system was on the brink of

Grid operator in US central states warns of potential rolling blackouts
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South Korean economy likely slowed in Q2 after robust Q1 growth: Reuters poll

South Korea's economy likely grew at a much slower pace in the second quarter compared to the first three months of the year, as robust export growth was

South Korean economy likely slowed in Q2 after robust Q1 growth: Reuters poll
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US imposes new 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products

President Donald Trump unveiled 50% tariffs on a wide range of imports from Canada on Monday in response to what the U.S. administration

US imposes new 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products
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Sri Lanka uses air force drones to tackle spreading dengue outbreak

Sri Lanka's public health services and hospitals are battling the worst outbreak of mosquito-borne dengue in nearly a decade, and turning to the

Sri Lanka uses air force drones to tackle spreading dengue outbreak
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Nicaragua's Ortega says 'never again' for elections after two decades in power

Nicaragua's long-serving president Daniel Ortega said the Central American country will no longer hold elections, eliminating the possibility of an electoral challenge when his

Nicaragua's Ortega says 'never again' for elections after two decades in power
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US suspends funding for US Virgin Islands' housing authority and accuses it of corruption

The U.S. government says it has suspended funding for the U.S. Virgin Islands’ housing authority after an investigation found widespread corruption

US suspends funding for US Virgin Islands' housing authority and accuses it of corruption
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Airbus CEO says H1 deliveries consistent with annual goal

Airbus is on track towards its full-year target of 870 deliveries after a 15% increase in the first half of the year as engine supplies stabilised, CEO

Airbus CEO says H1 deliveries consistent with annual goal
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Trump says he had 'very good conversation' with new British PM Burnham

U.S.

Trump says he had 'very good conversation' with new British PM Burnham
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Son of Brazil's former President Bolsonaro secures US green card

Former Brazilian lawmaker Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro and an ally of U.S.

Son of Brazil's former President Bolsonaro secures US green card
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New Zealand Q2 inflation at 4.1% y/y, at more than two year high

New Zealand's annual inflation accelerated in the second quarter to a 2-1/2-year high, reinforcing expectations the central bank will raise the cash

New Zealand Q2 inflation at 4.1% y/y, at more than two year high
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Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, citing disputes over autos, alcohol and cheese

President Donald Trump has imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, declaring that Canada has unfairly discriminated against American autos, alcohol and dairy products

Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, citing disputes over autos, alcohol and cheese
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Road deaths have declined globally since 1990 except in poorer countries, study finds

New estimates show road deaths are declining in the U.S. and globally

Road deaths have declined globally since 1990 except in poorer countries, study finds
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North Korea, Russia foreign ministers hold strategic talks in Moscow, KCNA says

North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held their third strategic dialogue in Moscow on Monday, North Korean state media KCNA

North Korea, Russia foreign ministers hold strategic talks in Moscow, KCNA says
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Samsung launches first US credit card with Barclays, signals ambitions for deeper financial services push

Samsung Electronics on Monday launched its first U.S. co-branded credit card with Barclays, deepening its push into the financial services space in the

Samsung launches first US credit card with Barclays, signals ambitions for deeper financial services push
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Trading Day: War clouds darken 

Escalating tensions in the Middle East finally weighed on Wall Street on Monday, after investors had earlier bought back beaten-down chip stocks

Trading Day: War clouds darken 
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US judge approves Anthropic's $1.5 billion settlement of copyright lawsuit

A federal judge in San Francisco on Monday signed off on artificial intelligence company Anthropic's landmark $1.5 billion settlement of a class action lawsuit

US judge approves Anthropic's $1.5 billion settlement of copyright lawsuit
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Capital One defeats lawsuit alleging excessive credit-card rates

Capital One persuaded a Maryland federal judge on Monday to dismiss a proposed class-action lawsuit accusing the bank of charging excessive interest rates to

Capital One defeats lawsuit alleging excessive credit-card rates
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Not just Taco Bell: Parasite outbreak tied to lettuce dents restaurant traffic

Not just Taco Bell: Parasite outbreak tied to lettuce dents restaurant traffic

Not just Taco Bell: Parasite outbreak tied to lettuce dents restaurant traffic
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US gas prices back up to an average of $4 a gallon again as the US and Iran launch attacks

U.S. gas prices have jumped to an average of $4 a gallon again as the U.S. and Iran launch more attacks

US gas prices back up to an average of $4 a gallon again as the US and Iran launch attacks
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Ebola quarantine center for Americans is up and working in Kenya despite a court ban, activists say

Kenyan activists accuse authorities of violating a court order to halt the setting up of an American-backed Ebola quarantine center in the country

Ebola quarantine center for Americans is up and working in Kenya despite a court ban, activists say
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The Latest: US carries out more strikes on Iran in push to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military says it’s carrying out its 10th consecutive night of strikes on Iran in a push to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

The Latest: US carries out more strikes on Iran in push to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
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On the day Andy Burnham becomes UK PM, a northern city loses trains to London

On the day Andy Burnham became prime minister after vowing to give greater powers and investment to the north of England, the region suffered a

On the day Andy Burnham becomes UK PM, a northern city loses trains to London
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Trump orders tightening of defense supply-chain waiver rules

President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order making it harder for U.S. defense contractors to obtain waivers allowing them to buy

Trump orders tightening of defense supply-chain waiver rules
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Wall Street indexes fall, with Iran and earnings season in focus

Wall Street's three major indexes finished lower on Monday while investors looked for moves toward Middle East de-escalation and waited for

Wall Street indexes fall, with Iran and earnings season in focus
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Chevron shuts in US Gulf platform in preparation for developing tropical storm

Chevron is shutting-in production at its Petronius facility in the U.S.

Chevron shuts in US Gulf platform in preparation for developing tropical storm
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Trump says he signed proclamation to adjust tariffs on aluminum imports

President Donald Trump said on Monday he signed a proclamation to adjust tariffs on imports of aluminum into the United States, adding the domestic

Trump says he signed proclamation to adjust tariffs on aluminum imports
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Wall Street drifts as AI stocks hold steadier after last week’s losses

Wall Street drifted through a quiet day of trading as AI stocks trimmed some of their sharp recent losses

Wall Street drifts as AI stocks hold steadier after last week’s losses
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FDA still focused on lettuce supplier as source of parasite, despite faulty test result

Federal health officials have remained focused on lettuce from Taylor Farms as the source of a multistate outbreak despite inaccurate test results reported over the weekend

FDA still focused on lettuce supplier as source of parasite, despite faulty test result
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Andy Burnham becomes the UK's seventh prime minister in a decade after Starmer resigns

Andy Burnham has taken office as Britain’s new prime minister

Andy Burnham becomes the UK's seventh prime minister in a decade after Starmer resigns
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Judge says Paramount and Warner must halt merger for at least two weeks, granting states' request

A federal judge has ordered Paramount and Warner Bros

Judge says Paramount and Warner must halt merger for at least two weeks, granting states' request
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Stocks fall as oil gains; Iran tensions, earnings in focus

Major stock indexes fell on Monday with investors cautious about developments in the U.S.-Iran war and ahead of earnings

Stocks fall as oil gains; Iran tensions, earnings in focus
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Houthis announce Saudi naval blockade, threatening new front in US-Iran war

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis said on Monday they would impose a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, opening a

Houthis announce Saudi naval blockade, threatening new front in US-Iran war
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JetBlue wins auction for Spirit's LaGuardia flight slots

JetBlue won an auction for bankrupt Spirit Airlines' takeoff and landing slots at New York's LaGuardia airport for a purchase price of $58.5 million,

JetBlue wins auction for Spirit's LaGuardia flight slots
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Paramount Skydance ordered to pause Warner Bros acquisition through August 3

Paramount Skydance must pause its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros.

Paramount Skydance ordered to pause Warner Bros acquisition through August 3
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US pledges to crack down on Haitian gangs making money off social media

The U.S. envoy to the United Nations says the U.S. government plans to stop violent gangs in Haiti from profiting off social media

US pledges to crack down on Haitian gangs making money off social media
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Private investors must pile cash into defence to fill public funding gap, executives say

Private investors are needed to funnel cash into European defence companies to plug the gap left by cash-strapped governments, but too often

Private investors must pile cash into defence to fill public funding gap, executives say
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Oil settles 1% higher as hopes of renewed US-Iran negotiations offset Houthi threat

Oil prices settled over 1% higher on Monday after volatile trading through the session, as traders weighed hopes of renewed U.S.-Iran negotiations

Oil settles 1% higher as hopes of renewed US-Iran negotiations offset Houthi threat
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Florida GOP lawmaker and governor candidate says AI data center legislation keeps utility costs down

Florida Republican congressman and governor's race candidate Byron Donalds has announced legislation intended to prevent artificial intelligence data centers from increasing utility costs

Florida GOP lawmaker and governor candidate says AI data center legislation keeps utility costs down
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Fires, floods and record heat: This is the summer of compounding disasters

Fires, floods and record heat: This is the summer of compounding disasters

Fires, floods and record heat: This is the summer of compounding disasters
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US senators at airshow to reassure foreign defense contractors, urge tariff-free trade

A bipartisan group of nine U.S. senators on Monday sought to reassure defense contractors from American allies that growing demand for

US senators at airshow to reassure foreign defense contractors, urge tariff-free trade
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New Trump rule makes it harder for some immigrants to get green cards

New Trump rule makes it harder for some immigrants to get green cards

New Trump rule makes it harder for some immigrants to get green cards
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Boeing class action over MAX 9 blowout decertified by US appeals court

A federal appeals court on Monday decertified a shareholder class action accusing Boeing of prioritizing profit over safety and overstating its commitment to

Boeing class action over MAX 9 blowout decertified by US appeals court
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Britain's new prime minister, Andy Burnham, vows to end years of instability

Andy Burnham became Britain's seventh prime minister in a decade on Monday, pledging to reshape its politics to

Britain's new prime minister, Andy Burnham, vows to end years of instability
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NY Fed survey finds highest credit application rate in nearly five years

By Michael S.

NY Fed survey finds highest credit application rate in nearly five years
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Domino's holds annual sales forecasts as value-seeking diners pressure growth

Dominos Pizza on Monday maintained its annual sales forecasts, but said a challenging macroeconomic environment continued to weigh on

Domino's holds annual sales forecasts as value-seeking diners pressure growth
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Four Indians killed in attack on ship leaving Ukraine's Odesa, New Delhi says

An attack on a ship leaving Ukraine's southern port of Odesa on Sunday killed four Indians and left another at hospital in a critical condition, India's foreign ministry said in a

Four Indians killed in attack on ship leaving Ukraine's Odesa, New Delhi says
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Mexico economy to grow less than previously expected on trade concerns

Mexico's economy will grow more slowly this year and next than previously forecast as concerns over trade rules with the United States continue to

Mexico economy to grow less than previously expected on trade concerns
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First job gives man with disabilities newfound confidence

First job gives man with disabilities newfound confidence

First job gives man with disabilities newfound confidence
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US attacks deepen hardship, not dissent, in Iran's restive south

Opposition to Iran's clerical rulers has long simmered in the country's impoverished south.

US attacks deepen hardship, not dissent, in Iran's restive south
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Oil transfer activity in Gulf of Oman slows following ship attacks, data shows

Oil transfers between tankers in waters outside the Strait of Hormuz have slowed following a wave of recent attacks on vessels by Iranian forces, according

Oil transfer activity in Gulf of Oman slows following ship attacks, data shows
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New UK leader Burnham says he will never take risks with economy

Britain's new prime minister, Andy Burnham, said on Monday he would never take risks with the economy, re-committing to a pledge to stick to the previous government's

New UK leader Burnham says he will never take risks with economy
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Google plans new chip to run Gemini models more efficiently, the Information reports

Google is developing a new server chip that would incorporate elements of its Gemini model directly into the hardware, in a bid to serve its AI models more efficiently to users,

Google plans new chip to run Gemini models more efficiently, the Information reports
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Andy Burnham, 'King of the North', becomes Britain's prime minister

After enduring one of the worst moments of his career when he lost his second bid for the Labour leadership in 2015, Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham, 'King of the North', becomes Britain's prime minister
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UK's new PM, Burnham, promises to use 'political capital' to tackle social care

Britain's new prime minister, Andy Burnham, said on Monday he did not want to leave office having failed to tackle the nation's social care crisis, pledging to "use some of

UK's new PM, Burnham, promises to use 'political capital' to tackle social care
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'Not much we don't do' | In rural Ohio, a ministry started its own landscaping business to combat homelessness

'Not much we don't do' | In rural Ohio, a ministry started its own landscaping business to combat homelessness

'Not much we don't do' | In rural Ohio, a ministry started its own landscaping business to combat homelessness
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Hungary investigates deal with China's BYD carmaker after ex-foreign minister takes job there

Hungary's government is investigating a major foreign investment by Chinese automaker BYD

Hungary investigates deal with China's BYD carmaker after ex-foreign minister takes job there
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Gas prices back at $4 a gallon

Gas prices back at $4 a gallon

Gas prices back at $4 a gallon
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Examining how much of your tax dollars paid for the World Cup in Kansas City

Examining how much of your tax dollars paid for the World Cup in Kansas City

Examining how much of your tax dollars paid for the World Cup in Kansas City
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Airline executives caution planemakers not to rush release of next generation of aircraft

Airline executives on Monday cautioned planemakers Boeing and Airbus not to rush out a new generation of commercial jets

Airline executives caution planemakers not to rush release of next generation of aircraft
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Senator says US daylight saving time bill faces tough fight

A bill passed by the U.S.

Senator says US daylight saving time bill faces tough fight
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AliExpress hit with $629 million EU fine over sales of illegal, counterfeit products

Alibaba's AliExpress was hit with a record €550 million ($629 million) fine from the European Union on Monday for failing to tackle sales of illegal,

AliExpress hit with $629 million EU fine over sales of illegal, counterfeit products
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AMC posts surprise profit as summer blockbusters boost US box office

AMC Entertainment turned in a surprise adjusted quarterly profit, the latest sign that U.S. cinema chains are rebounding thanks to a strong summer release slate

AMC posts surprise profit as summer blockbusters boost US box office
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No Gucci, no problem? Coty learns to live without flagship brand

Coty's $400 million deal to exit its flagship Gucci Beauty licence a year early will cost it a big chunk of near-term earnings, but could

No Gucci, no problem? Coty learns to live without flagship brand
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How UK PM Burnham's government might raise taxes

New British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he may ask people to pay "a little more" in tax as the country faces major spending pressures from an

How UK PM Burnham's government might raise taxes
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Why oil prices haven't gone crazy despite 5 months of US-Iran war

As the United States and Israel went to war with Iran at the end of February, analysts predicted the price of crude oil could hit $150 a barrel or even rise

Why oil prices haven't gone crazy despite 5 months of US-Iran war
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India's infrastructure output rises 5% y/y in June under new series

India's infrastructure output grew 5% year-on-year in June, its fastest pace in five months, according to the first data released under a revised series with 2022-23 as

India's infrastructure output rises 5% y/y in June under new series
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Philippine Airlines signs for 15 Boeing 787s, with rights for five more

Philippine Airlines confirmed 15 firm orders for Boeing 787-10s on Monday, with purchase rights for another five of the widebody jetliners.    

Philippine Airlines signs for 15 Boeing 787s, with rights for five more
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Canada's annual inflation rate cools below forecast on cheaper fuel

Canada's annual inflation rate cooled more than expected to 2.8% in June, data showed on Monday, as gasoline costs fell sharply after the U.S. and Iran

Canada's annual inflation rate cools below forecast on cheaper fuel
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Coca-Cola appoints JPMorgan, Citi for India bottler IPO, sources say

Coca-Cola has appointed JPMorgan and Citi as bankers for a planned 2027 initial public offering of one of its majority-owned bottling

Coca-Cola appoints JPMorgan, Citi for India bottler IPO, sources say
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Suzuki's no-frills cars once ruled India. Then buyers demanded frills. 

(An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that Maruti Suzuki is selling fewer cars. It sold 1.82 million units in India in the latest fiscal year, up from a pre-COVID high of 1.73 million.)

Suzuki's no-frills cars once ruled India. Then buyers demanded frills. 
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Wall St opens higher as chips recover, megacap earnings loom

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Monday, as chip stocks recovered from last week's pullback and investors awaited a key slate of earnings from major technology companies

Wall St opens higher as chips recover, megacap earnings loom
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The Pentagon is desperate for funds — but key Republicans are skeptical

The Pentagon is desperate for funds — but key Republicans are skeptical

The Pentagon is desperate for funds — but key Republicans are skeptical
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The rise of Yemeni coffeehouses in Dearborn and beyond

Yemeni coffeehouses have gained culinary prominence in recent years, offering brews of coffee and tea seasoned with cardamom, ginger, cloves and other ingredients.

The rise of Yemeni coffeehouses in Dearborn and beyond
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Most Americans support conservation – here’s how the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative got politicians from both parties on board too

An analysis of one major effort shows how to get Democrats and Republicans to agree to spend billions of dollars on a decades-long environmental restoration project.

Most Americans support conservation – here’s how the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative got politicians from both parties on board too
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Now that the World Cup is over, can host cities turn their investment into a lasting social impact?

Studies suggest that, played right, hosting large sporting events can pay lasting noneconomic dividends. But it needs sustained effort.

Now that the World Cup is over, can host cities turn their investment into a lasting social impact?
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Featuring Trump on US coins and bills would put America in rare company

A professor of international relations counted the sitting leaders on over 1,000 of the world’s banknotes and coins; almost every one of them is a king or a queen.

Featuring Trump on US coins and bills would put America in rare company
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Chinese car sales in Mexico surge despite new tariffs

Mexican sales of Chinese-brand vehicles jumped nearly 30% in the first six months of the year despite steep tariffs imposed in January that were

Chinese car sales in Mexico surge despite new tariffs
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Japanese mayor makes history with maternity leave that caused a stir

The mayor of a small Japanese city became the first sitting mayor in the country to take maternity leave on Monday, a decision that has drawn some

Japanese mayor makes history with maternity leave that caused a stir
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Chipmakers head for big profit gains, but will it be enough?

Chipmakers are in focus on Wall Street, with their shares turning mercurial this month and investors banking on a few dozen newly valuable

Chipmakers head for big profit gains, but will it be enough?
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Hut 8 signs $9.8 billion AI data center lease, fully commercializes Texas campus

Hut 8, a crypto-mining turned AI data center company, said on Monday it has signed a second 15-year lease worth $9.8 billion with an existing investment-grade customer, fully

Hut 8 signs $9.8 billion AI data center lease, fully commercializes Texas campus
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How PayPal went from Wall Street favorite to unwilling merger target

Five years ago PayPal was a Wall Street favorite and a leader in digital payments.

How PayPal went from Wall Street favorite to unwilling merger target
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UK government, Bezos back CuspAI's $450 million round as startup seeks to discover new materials

Britain's CuspAI said on Monday it has raised $450 million from investors including the UK government and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' investment fund, as the startup looks to

UK government, Bezos back CuspAI's $450 million round as startup seeks to discover new materials
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Prosecutors win subpoenas for Philippine vice president Duterte's financial records in impeachment case

The Philippine Senate ordered banks and the Anti-Money Laundering Council on Monday to produce financial records for Vice President Sara Duterte, her husband and several

Prosecutors win subpoenas for Philippine vice president Duterte's financial records in impeachment case
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US pump prices cross $4 again on renewed Middle East fighting

U.S. gasoline pump prices crossed the $4 a gallon mark on Monday as renewed hostilities between the U.S. and Iran further disrupt energy flows through the

US pump prices cross $4 again on renewed Middle East fighting
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LXP Industrial Trust agrees to $5.2 billion deal by Brookfield, CPP Investments

LXP Industrial Trust will be taken private by Brookfield Asset Management and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board in a $5.2 billion all-cash deal, the industrial real estate

LXP Industrial Trust agrees to $5.2 billion deal by Brookfield, CPP Investments
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Permira-backed womenswear retailer Reformation targets $1 billion valuation in US IPO

Permira-backed womenswear retailer Reformation is targeting a valuation of up to $1 billion in its U.S. initial public offering,

Permira-backed womenswear retailer Reformation targets $1 billion valuation in US IPO
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The most violent ceasefire

By Mike Dolan What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets With TV screens dominated by all the hoopla surrounding Spain’s World Cup victory this

The most violent ceasefire
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China's new AI model halts new subscriptions as demand swamps capacity

The Chinese AI model Kimi K3 has suspended new subscriptions after overwhelming demand pushed its capacity close to its limits

China's new AI model halts new subscriptions as demand swamps capacity
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Ryanair profits slump as Iran war dampens fares, hikes fuel costs

Ryanair's profit slumped by a third in its most recent quarter on higher fuel costs and lower fares that look set to remain weak through the key summer

Ryanair profits slump as Iran war dampens fares, hikes fuel costs
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Morocco to boost hotel beds by a fifth ahead of 2030 World Cup

Morocco plans to expand its hotel capacity by 60,000 beds, equal to about a fifth of its current total, by the time the country co-hosts the 2030 World

Morocco to boost hotel beds by a fifth ahead of 2030 World Cup
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MBDA unveils interceptor to counter mass drone attacks

By Florence Loeve PARIS, July 20 - European missile manufacturer MBDA is launching an  interceptor to counter attacks by large numbers of low-cost munitions such as drones, as wars in Ukraine and the

MBDA unveils interceptor to counter mass drone attacks
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European shares tick lower as investors assess US-Iran jitters; tech earnings loom

European shares slipped on Monday as the deteriorating conflict in the Middle East stoked inflation fears ahead of a European Central Bank

European shares tick lower as investors assess US-Iran jitters; tech earnings loom
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China's youth jobless rate falls to 12-month low in June

China's surveyed urban unemployment rate for youths in June dropped to the lowest level in 12 months, data released by the National Bureau of Statistics showed on Monday.

China's youth jobless rate falls to 12-month low in June
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KPMG Australia fines staff up to $126,000 for 'unacceptable' misconduct in audit scandal

KPMG Australia said on Monday it imposed penalties of up to A$180,000 ($125,838) on a group of staff after an

KPMG Australia fines staff up to $126,000 for 'unacceptable' misconduct in audit scandal
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Portugal's migrant curbs hit construction firms working to solve housing crisis

Jose Simao arrived in Portugal from Angola in 2022 to work as a bricklayer, part of a wave of immigration providing a welcome boost to the country's

Portugal's migrant curbs hit construction firms working to solve housing crisis
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ECB survey sees moderating wage demands, selling price growth

Euro zone firms expect selling prices to rise more moderately and see a slowdown in wage growth, an ECB survey showed on Monday, adding to evidence that a recent energy-

ECB survey sees moderating wage demands, selling price growth
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'I couldn't breathe':South Korea's frenzied stock trading exposes margin loan risks

Lee Seung-ho watched the nearly 300 million won ($202,515) stock trading fortune he built with a 500% margin loan evaporate in just four weeks in May, but he plans to borrow

'I couldn't breathe':South Korea's frenzied stock trading exposes margin loan risks
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Danube water levels reach lowest in 30 years, hampering farming and shipping

Water levels of the Danube river in Romania fell to their lowest since 1996 over the weekend, prompting irrigation restrictions for farmers and partially disrupting

Danube water levels reach lowest in 30 years, hampering farming and shipping
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Farnborough opens with Boeing, Airbus orders and air defence focus

Farnborough Airshow opened on Monday with Boeing and Airbus securing the first aircraft orders, while

Farnborough opens with Boeing, Airbus orders and air defence focus
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Could AI chip boom make ASML Europe's first trillion-dollar firm?

The global artificial intelligence boom has propelled ASML to the top of Europe's stock market, as soaring demand for AI computer

Could AI chip boom make ASML Europe's first trillion-dollar firm?
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Rising oil, yields rain on AI party

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole.

Rising oil, yields rain on AI party
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Novartis faces drug pipeline test with valuation premium in focus

Novartis investors will look beyond Tuesday's quarterly results for indications about three major drug trial readouts due in the second half of the year

Novartis faces drug pipeline test with valuation premium in focus
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Russia's Putin meets North Korea's top diplomat in Kremlin

Russia's President Vladimir Putin met North Korea's Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui an the Kremlin on Sunday, thanking her for help in what Moscow calls the special military

Russia's Putin meets North Korea's top diplomat in Kremlin
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Indonesian parliament panel gives go-ahead to financial centres plan

An Indonesian parliamentary panel on Monday agreed with the government on key provisions in a bill for the foundation of international financial centres aimed at drawing

Indonesian parliament panel gives go-ahead to financial centres plan
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Japanese beetle advances through northern Italy's vineyards and orchards, frustrating farmers

Iridescent green beetles native to Japan have invaded Italy, damaging orchards and vineyards

Japanese beetle advances through northern Italy's vineyards and orchards, frustrating farmers
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How health insurers get a free pass to deny coverage from a 52-year-old law meant to protect worker pensions

A little-known law called ERISA bars millions of patients from suing for damages when health insurers wrongly deny claims.

How health insurers get a free pass to deny coverage from a 52-year-old law meant to protect worker pensions
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Indian students cool on 'American Dream' as EU opens its doors

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Indian students cool on 'American Dream' as EU opens its doors
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Taiwan says Chinese vessel activity jumps, raising fears for Pacific supply routes

Taiwan detected a sharp rise in Chinese coast guard and research vessel activity around the island in June, prompting Taipei to plan drills simulating Chinese

Taiwan says Chinese vessel activity jumps, raising fears for Pacific supply routes
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European chemical earnings to test demand recovery after conflict-led pricing boost

European chemical companies are expected to report second-quarter results reflecting temporary support from Middle East conflict-related

European chemical earnings to test demand recovery after conflict-led pricing boost
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As defaults on student loans surge, millions are trying to get their lives back on track

According to an Associated Press analysis, more than 4.2 million people across the country defaulted on student loans between April 2025 and March 2026

As defaults on student loans surge, millions are trying to get their lives back on track
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In the Israeli-occupied West Bank, too much cash is breaking the economy

In most places, cash is king

In the Israeli-occupied West Bank, too much cash is breaking the economy
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Electric cars became cheaper in Germany despite rising average prices

Models of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) became more affordable in Germany between 2020 and 2025, data from research organizations the International Council on Clean

Electric cars became cheaper in Germany despite rising average prices
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Trump says he told Carney that Canada must get wildfires under control

U.S.

Trump says he told Carney that Canada must get wildfires under control
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Troy Jackson effectively wraps up Maine Democrats’ nomination to face Sen. Susan Collins

Troy Jackson effectively wraps up Maine Democrats’ nomination to face Sen. Susan Collins

Troy Jackson effectively wraps up Maine Democrats’ nomination to face Sen. Susan Collins
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UK chief financial officers turn more hopeful about AI

The finance bosses at many of Britain's biggest companies are more optimistic about the impact of artificial intelligence on their businesses and a bit less worried about

UK chief financial officers turn more hopeful about AI
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Samsung Biologics to launch $1.8 billion all-cash bid for PolyPeptide

South Korea's Samsung Biologics will launch a 1.46 billion Swiss francs ($1.81 billion) all-cash bid for Swiss contract drugmaker PolyPeptide, the companies said in separate

Samsung Biologics to launch $1.8 billion all-cash bid for PolyPeptide
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TSMC expects 'strong, multi-year' demand for AI chips as it ramps up Arizona investment

TSMC is seeing strong, multi-year demand for its AI chips as it invests a further $100 billion to expand its Arizona facilities, but it

TSMC expects 'strong, multi-year' demand for AI chips as it ramps up Arizona investment
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Dollar firmer as US-Iran conflict intensifies, Brent hits $90

The dollar made a modest advance against most of its global peers at the start of Asian trading on Monday as the conflict in the Middle East

Dollar firmer as US-Iran conflict intensifies, Brent hits $90
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US EV sales are down, but not out. Here’s why automakers won’t pull the plug

US EV sales are down, but not out. Here’s why automakers won’t pull the plug

US EV sales are down, but not out. Here’s why automakers won’t pull the plug
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Second death reported in Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City

A second person has died in connection with an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in New York

Second death reported in Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City
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Russian attacks kill 6 in Kyiv and other cities and expose gaps in Ukraine's air defenses

Russia has attacked Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities with missiles, drones and bombs, killing at least six people

Russian attacks kill 6 in Kyiv and other cities and expose gaps in Ukraine's air defenses
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Boeing focused on production, not new orders at Farnborough Airshow

The head of Boeing's commercial airplane unit said on Sunday that the company is focused on increasing and improving aircraft

Boeing focused on production, not new orders at Farnborough Airshow
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Ice cream prices melt: Falling butterfat prices bring relief to the freezer aisle

Ice cream prices melt: Falling butterfat prices bring relief to the freezer aisle

Ice cream prices melt: Falling butterfat prices bring relief to the freezer aisle
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Andy Biggs and David Schweikert offer competing visions for Republican Party in Arizona primary

Rep. Andy Biggs and Rep. David Schweikert are clashing in the Republican primary for Arizona governor

Andy Biggs and David Schweikert offer competing visions for Republican Party in Arizona primary
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Samsung cuts US jobs, offers relocations ahead of HQ move

(This July 19 story has been repeated with no changes to text.)

Samsung cuts US jobs, offers relocations ahead of HQ move
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Institutional demand for CXMT's $8.6 billion Shanghai IPO dented by chip stock selloff

Chinese chipmaker CXMT Corp's $8.6 billion initial public offering was more than 500 times oversubscribed by institutional investors, according to a filing on

Institutional demand for CXMT's $8.6 billion Shanghai IPO dented by chip stock selloff
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UK's Burnham drops digital ID scheme to prioritise cost of living, say allies

Britain's next leader, Andy Burnham, will scrap government plans for a digital ID scheme when he takes office, signalling his intention to

UK's Burnham drops digital ID scheme to prioritise cost of living, say allies
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Chinese company demands compensation from the UK over British Steel nationalization

Jingye Group, the former owner of British Steel, has demanded compensation from the U.K. government for investment losses after the company's nationalization last week

Chinese company demands compensation from the UK over British Steel nationalization
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Men more likely than women to use job offers for pay rises, study finds

Men are more likely than women to use outside job opportunities as leverage to negotiate higher pay in their existing jobs, helping drive persistent gender wage gaps,

Men more likely than women to use job offers for pay rises, study finds
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Former China Development Bank president is under anti-corruption probe

China's top anti-graft watchdog has announced an investigation into a former president of China Development Bank

Former China Development Bank president is under anti-corruption probe
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Nigerian children pay the price for the Iran war as malnutrition and poverty surge

Health workers in northern Nigeria say more children are relapsing into malnutrition and cite knock-on effects from the war in the Middle East

Nigerian children pay the price for the Iran war as malnutrition and poverty surge
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Mexico's Sheinbaum to attend World Cup final at President Trump's invitation

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said in a message on X that she would attend the World Cup final in New Jersey on Sunday at the invitation of U.S.

Mexico's Sheinbaum to attend World Cup final at President Trump's invitation
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US military launches new airstrikes to 'swiftly punish' Iran for deaths of US troops

The U.S. military says it has carried out new airstrikes against Iran to “swiftly punish” the country’s Revolutionary Guard for an attack in Jordan that killed two American service members, left one more missing and four requiring hospitalization

US military launches new airstrikes to 'swiftly punish' Iran for deaths of US troops
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Data center opponents stage 142 protests across 42 US states

Opponents of the rapid buildout of data centers held 142 protests across 42 states on Saturday in the first nationwide effort to channel

Data center opponents stage 142 protests across 42 US states
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Delayed orders, confusion slowed Venezuelan military's response to quakes, sources say

Delayed orders from senior military commanders, a lack of basic equipment and overall confusion were among the issues that hindered the deployment of Venezuelan troops in the

Delayed orders, confusion slowed Venezuelan military's response to quakes, sources say
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US says two military personnel killed by Iranian attack in Jordan

The U.S. military said on Saturday two of its personnel were killed in Jordan and another was missing after an

US says two military personnel killed by Iranian attack in Jordan
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Canadian premier calls Trump’s threat to add wildfire pollution costs to tariffs ‘unacceptable’

Canadian premier calls Trump’s threat to add wildfire pollution costs to tariffs ‘unacceptable’

Canadian premier calls Trump’s threat to add wildfire pollution costs to tariffs ‘unacceptable’
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Trump administration to fund Maga-aligned projects in Europe as he reorders US aid, FT reports

The Trump administration is preparing to unveil a series of grants in Europe and beyond to support Maga-aligned initiatives in pursuance of a dramatic overhaul of U.S. foreign aid

Trump administration to fund Maga-aligned projects in Europe as he reorders US aid, FT reports
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Ukrainian drones hit warehouses and other sites across Russia, killing 9 and wounding over 80

Russian officials report that Ukrainian drone attacks overnight and later on Saturday have killed nine people and wounded more than 80 others

Ukrainian drones hit warehouses and other sites across Russia, killing 9 and wounding over 80
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Ontario premier says Trump's criticism of Canada's efforts to stop wildfires is 'absolutely unacceptable'

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said U.S. criticism of Canadian efforts to stop the "terrible scenario" of spreading forest fires in his province and

Ontario premier says Trump's criticism of Canada's efforts to stop wildfires is 'absolutely unacceptable'
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The new American dream: Having parents who can help pay for it

The new American dream: Having parents who can help pay for it

The new American dream: Having parents who can help pay for it
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Sen. Ossoff fuels reelection campaign with attacks on Trump

Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff has attracted national attention and praise from across the political left with his sweeping indictments of President Donald Trump

Sen. Ossoff fuels reelection campaign with attacks on Trump
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Trump shifts his tone on Jimmy Carter while grappling with Iran, inflation and his own legacy

Donald Trump has shifted his tone on former President Jimmy Carter, whom he once sharply criticized

Trump shifts his tone on Jimmy Carter while grappling with Iran, inflation and his own legacy
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Warehouse workers among 8 dead in deadliest Ukrainian attacks inside Russia for two years

Warehouse workers among 8 dead in deadliest Ukrainian attacks inside Russia for two years

Warehouse workers among 8 dead in deadliest Ukrainian attacks inside Russia for two years
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The US and Iran have blown past red lines as they lurch back toward all-out war

The United States and Iran are crossing each other's red lines, one after the other

The US and Iran have blown past red lines as they lurch back toward all-out war
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India's Skyroot launches Vikram-1 in first private orbital rocket mission

Indian space startup Skyroot Aerospace on Saturday launched the country's first privately developed orbital rocket, a key

India's Skyroot launches Vikram-1 in first private orbital rocket mission
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Britain hopes this man will save its economy. We went to Manchester to find out why

Britain hopes this man will save its economy. We went to Manchester to find out why

Britain hopes this man will save its economy. We went to Manchester to find out why
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Trump blames Canada for wildfire smoke, says he will add cost to tariffs

President Donald Trump on Friday blamed Canada for wildfire smoke spreading across the United States and said he would add the "incalculable

Trump blames Canada for wildfire smoke, says he will add cost to tariffs
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US and Iran escalate strikes across Mideast

The United States and Iran have exchanged strikes aimed at infrastructure and military targets as their battle over the Strait of Hormuz intensifies

US and Iran escalate strikes across Mideast
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Federal employees can download TikTok on government devices, DOJ says

The U.S. Justice Department said on Friday that federal employees can now download the short-video app TikTok on government devices.

Federal employees can download TikTok on government devices, DOJ says
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US cancels automatic protections for imperiled animals as critics warn of extinctions

The U.S. Interior Department has canceled a rule meant to protect plants and animals that are determined to be threatened with extinction

US cancels automatic protections for imperiled animals as critics warn of extinctions
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Top US prosecutor will not dispute DOJ decision to drop Indian tycoon Gautam Adani's criminal case

The top federal prosecutor in Brooklyn said he had no basis to dispute the U.S.

Top US prosecutor will not dispute DOJ decision to drop Indian tycoon Gautam Adani's criminal case
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US companies face rise in cyber attacks

Companies worldwide are grappling with a surge in AI-driven cyberattacks and ransomware that steal sensitive data and disrupt operations.

US companies face rise in cyber attacks
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US and Iran target infrastructure as strait shipping comes under further attack

The United States on Friday launched a seventh straight night of attacks on Iran, which in turn struck

US and Iran target infrastructure as strait shipping comes under further attack
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GameStop owns nearly 10% of eBay, SEC filing shows

Videogame retailer GameStop owns nearly 10% of e-commerce company eBay, the company said in a regulatory filing late on Friday, signaling its intent to push

GameStop owns nearly 10% of eBay, SEC filing shows
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Boeing keeps 20-year forecast for jet demand steady, shrugs off Iran war impact

Boeing maintained its forecast for strong global demand for new commercial aircraft over the next 20 years, according to the U.S.

Boeing keeps 20-year forecast for jet demand steady, shrugs off Iran war impact
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Federal judge bars Trump administration from using obscure clause to make huge funding cuts

A federal judge in Boston has ruled the Trump administration can’t use an obscure clause relating to agency priorities to make funding cuts

Federal judge bars Trump administration from using obscure clause to make huge funding cuts
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Meta in talks to rent some of its billions in AI infrastructure to Anthropic

Meta in talks to rent some of its billions in AI infrastructure to Anthropic

Meta in talks to rent some of its billions in AI infrastructure to Anthropic
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Musk's SpaceX in talks to supply the Pentagon with computing power, WSJ reports

Elon Musk's SpaceX is in talks to provide the U.S.

Musk's SpaceX in talks to supply the Pentagon with computing power, WSJ reports
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Meta, Anthropic in talks for potential $10 billion compute lease deal, source says

Meta Platforms is in talks to lease computing power to Anthropic in a potential deal worth up to $10 billion over two years, according to a source familiar with the matter.

Meta, Anthropic in talks for potential $10 billion compute lease deal, source says
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US lifts some Hong Kong sanctions imposed by Trump, autonomy status unchanged

The United States on Friday partially removed Hong Kong-related sanctions and trade restrictions imposed by President Donald Trump in 2020 over China's security

US lifts some Hong Kong sanctions imposed by Trump, autonomy status unchanged
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Soccer-The economic goal that never came: World Cup falls short of boosting Mexico

The World Cup left stadiums packed and millions of fans euphoric in Mexico, but failed to lift a sluggish economy weighed down by weak investment and

Soccer-The economic goal that never came: World Cup falls short of boosting Mexico
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Trump Media pitched $100,000 monthly fee for fastest feed of US president's posts, sources say

Donald Trump's social media company has discussed

Trump Media pitched $100,000 monthly fee for fastest feed of US president's posts, sources say
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US judge says Trump administration cannot revoke grants that conflict with its priorities

A federal judge on Friday ruled that U.S.

US judge says Trump administration cannot revoke grants that conflict with its priorities
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The sell-off for AI stars worsens, while oil prices keep jumping

The sell-off for AI winners deepened and yanked stock markets lower worldwide

The sell-off for AI stars worsens, while oil prices keep jumping
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FCC commissioner says Trump call to revoke ABC, NBC licenses is unconstitutional

The sole Democrat on the Federal Communications Commission on Friday criticized President Donald Trump's call for Disney-owned ABC and Comcast unit

FCC commissioner says Trump call to revoke ABC, NBC licenses is unconstitutional
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US restaurant chains hit by foodborne illness outbreaks

Foodborne illness outbreaks have repeatedly disrupted U.S. restaurant chains, triggering recalls, lawsuits and heightened regulatory scrutiny while pressuring customer traffic and

US restaurant chains hit by foodborne illness outbreaks
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SpaceX targets next week for another Starship launch attempt as shares slide on abort

SpaceX is targeting Monday for another attempt to launch its Starship rocket after a last-second abort during engine ignition on Thursday, a brief

SpaceX targets next week for another Starship launch attempt as shares slide on abort
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China set to leave benchmark lending rates unchanged for 14th month in July

China is set to leave benchmark lending rates unchanged for a 14th consecutive month in July, a Reuters survey showed, despite softer-than-expected second-quarter

China set to leave benchmark lending rates unchanged for 14th month in July
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Wall St ends lower for the day and week as chip selloff broadens

Wall Street extended its decline on Friday as a pullback on stocks associated with the AI boom, which has driven many of the gains so

Wall St ends lower for the day and week as chip selloff broadens
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US oil firms sign deals with Iraq to develop alternative shipping routes

U.S. companies have signed roughly $60 billion in agreements and partnerships with the Iraqi government, including deals intended to create alternative routes for shipping oil out of the Persian Gulf

US oil firms sign deals with Iraq to develop alternative shipping routes
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US lets Hong Kong emergency declaration lapse, lifting some sanctions as Trump order stays

The United States has not renewed the national emergency declaration over Hong Kong, lifting some sanctions but keeping an executive order that revoked Hong Kong's special trading status

US lets Hong Kong emergency declaration lapse, lifting some sanctions as Trump order stays
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FAA says Boeing can resume self-certifying its jets as airworthy

The Federal Aviation Administration says Boeing will be allowed to take responsibility for certifying all of its 737 Max and 787 planes starting next week

FAA says Boeing can resume self-certifying its jets as airworthy
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Chinese AI model takes US tech industry by surprise with abilities rivaling Claude and ChatGPT

Another powerful new artificial intelligence model from China is taking the U.S. tech industry by surprise

Chinese AI model takes US tech industry by surprise with abilities rivaling Claude and ChatGPT
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Walmart names Kinnard to replace departing US COO Shanahan, memo shows

Kieran Shanahan, chief operating officer of Walmart's U.S. operations, is leaving the retailer and will be replaced by the company's international division COO, Kyle Kinnard, an

Walmart names Kinnard to replace departing US COO Shanahan, memo shows
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World stocks fall in semiconductor rout; oil rises on Middle East escalation

Share indexes tumbled around the world on Friday, as heavyweight chip stocks plunged for a third consecutive day as investors

World stocks fall in semiconductor rout; oil rises on Middle East escalation
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Sanctioned tanker is leaking oil near Oman, according to satellite images and experts

A vessel under sanctions for moving Russian fuel is likely leaking oil in a protected marine area off the coast of Oman, according to

Sanctioned tanker is leaking oil near Oman, according to satellite images and experts
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Oil settles up on renewed US-Iran hostilities and threat of Red Sea closure

Oil prices climbed more than 4% to their highest in more than a month on Friday after the U.S. and Iran stepped up attacks across the Gulf, with shipping

Oil settles up on renewed US-Iran hostilities and threat of Red Sea closure
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Top US tax lawyer forced out after White House clash over tax audits

The U.S. tax agency’s top attorney was forced from his role in recent days after refusing White House demands to participate in tax audits, according to

Top US tax lawyer forced out after White House clash over tax audits
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FAA chief vows fast time-table to reform US air traffic control systems

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration says the agency needs another $10 billion from Congress to reform the antiquated U.S. air traffic

FAA chief vows fast time-table to reform US air traffic control systems
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Brazil finance chief pledges reciprocity, not retaliation, after new U.S. tariffs

Brazil Finance Minister Dario Durigan said on Friday there were no grounds for discussing retaliation against Washington's latest tariffs, promising instead to carefully

Brazil finance chief pledges reciprocity, not retaliation, after new U.S. tariffs
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Fed rate-hike voices swell before July decision, rates still seen on hold

Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack on Friday added her voice to a growing chorus of policymakers arguing interest rates may need to rise to beat back persistent

Fed rate-hike voices swell before July decision, rates still seen on hold
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Apple in early settlement talks with US DOJ over antitrust case, Bloomberg News reports

Apple and the U.S.

Apple in early settlement talks with US DOJ over antitrust case, Bloomberg News reports
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US judge won't block Meta from laying off workers who filed AI discrimination lawsuit

A U.S. judge on Friday rejected a bid by 26 employees of Meta Platforms to block the tech giant from laying them off while they pursue claims that they were

US judge won't block Meta from laying off workers who filed AI discrimination lawsuit
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Chip stock pullback sparks worries about AI rally strength, leveraged trades

A brutal week for chip stocks — the same names that fueled this year's blistering market rally — has left investors from

Chip stock pullback sparks worries about AI rally strength, leveraged trades
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‘Extremely difficult’: Coroner recalls 2-year-old boy in bed at scene of triple homicide

‘Extremely difficult’: Coroner recalls 2-year-old boy in bed at scene of triple homicide

‘Extremely difficult’: Coroner recalls 2-year-old boy in bed at scene of triple homicide
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Trump regulator orders Kalshi to defy Michigan court – escalating battle over prediction markets

Trump regulator orders Kalshi to defy Michigan court – escalating battle over prediction markets

Trump regulator orders Kalshi to defy Michigan court – escalating battle over prediction markets
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Fuel crisis, attacks in Azov Sea tighten squeeze on Russian farmers

Vladimir Fedorchenko and his wife Lyubov are expecting a good harvest this year on their farm in southern Russia, and yet the couple are worried.

Fuel crisis, attacks in Azov Sea tighten squeeze on Russian farmers
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US manufacturing output unchanged in June, but accelerates in second quarter

U.S. factory production was unchanged in June, but grew at a robust pace in the second quarter, driven by an artificial intelligence build-up and businesses

US manufacturing output unchanged in June, but accelerates in second quarter
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US consumer sentiment improves in July; renewed Middle East conflict poses downside risk

U.S. consumer sentiment increased to a five-month high in July, but the improvement is likely temporary as renewed conflict in the Middle East raises gasoline prices.

US consumer sentiment improves in July; renewed Middle East conflict poses downside risk
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'This is an embarrassment': MKE County chief judge sounds off on 90-degree courtrooms

'This is an embarrassment': MKE County chief judge sounds off on 90-degree courtrooms

'This is an embarrassment': MKE County chief judge sounds off on 90-degree courtrooms
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US single-family housing starts fall; building permits lowest in 10 months

U.S. single-family homebuilding fell for a third straight month in June while permits for future construction dropped to the lowest level in 10 months

US single-family housing starts fall; building permits lowest in 10 months
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BofA names senior executives to drive AI adoption in global markets-memo

Bank of America has announced senior appointments to drive AI adoption and implementation across its global markets group, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters

BofA names senior executives to drive AI adoption in global markets-memo
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JPMorgan sexual harassment lawsuit dismissed, refiling expected

A New York state judge dismissed a lawsuit by a former JPMorgan Chase banker who in graphic terms said his former supervisor coerced him into sex and demanded his

JPMorgan sexual harassment lawsuit dismissed, refiling expected
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Dollar holds steady on safe-haven demand, ends down on the week

The dollar was flat on Friday, but ended the week lower as tame U.S. inflation data led traders to cut bets on imminent rate hikes from the Federal

Dollar holds steady on safe-haven demand, ends down on the week
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France, Germany expand defence partnership as Europe seeks more military autonomy

The leaders of Germany and France pledged on Friday to deepen defence cooperation and counter intense economic competition from

France, Germany expand defence partnership as Europe seeks more military autonomy
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Aston Martin says it is in talks for potential funding to boost liquidity

Luxury carmaker Aston Martin said on Friday it has ongoing discussions with potential financing providers, following a media report that it is in talks with lenders including

Aston Martin says it is in talks for potential funding to boost liquidity
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Private credit roundup - Discounts show the cost of getting out

Pressure in private markets is showing up in an uncomfortable place: the gap between what funds say their assets are worth and what investors may have

Private credit roundup - Discounts show the cost of getting out
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US regional banks brush off war jitters with lending surge, fee boost

U.S. regional banks including U.S.

US regional banks brush off war jitters with lending surge, fee boost
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California AG Rob Bonta says a CNN spin-off wouldn’t resolve Paramount–WBD lawsuit

California AG Rob Bonta says a CNN spin-off wouldn’t resolve Paramount–WBD lawsuit

California AG Rob Bonta says a CNN spin-off wouldn’t resolve Paramount–WBD lawsuit
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Consumer sentiment surges due to lower gas prices

Consumer sentiment surges due to lower gas prices

Consumer sentiment surges due to lower gas prices
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Nasdaq, S&P 500 drop 1% after China’s latest AI breakthrough rattles tech stocks

Nasdaq, S&P 500 drop 1% after China’s latest AI breakthrough rattles tech stocks

Nasdaq, S&P 500 drop 1% after China’s latest AI breakthrough rattles tech stocks
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Chile storms kill three, displace hundreds as heaviest rains expected

Heavy rains sweeping central and southern Chile have left three people dead in addition to power cuts, multiple floods and road closures, authorities said Friday.

Chile storms kill three, displace hundreds as heaviest rains expected
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Andy Burnham is declared leader of UK's Labour Party, pledges to restore hope

Andy Burnham has been officially declared leader of Britain’s governing Labour Party, clearing his final hurdle to taking office as prime minister next week

Andy Burnham is declared leader of UK's Labour Party, pledges to restore hope
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Botswana says Anglo picks De Beers buyer, weighs options for "optimal structure"

Anglo American has chosen a preferred buyer for its stake in diamond producer De Beers, with Botswana weighing whether to exercise its right of first

Botswana says Anglo picks De Beers buyer, weighs options for "optimal structure"
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EU plans measures to help EU banks build scale and compete with US rivals

The European Commission aims to limit political interference in European Union banking mergers and remove obstacles to cross-

EU plans measures to help EU banks build scale and compete with US rivals
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Zoox recalls self-driving cars because they may not detect smoke

Amazon.com self-driving car unit Zoox said Friday it will recall its fleet of 105 autonomous vehicles because they may not detect heavy smoke and

Zoox recalls self-driving cars because they may not detect smoke
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Andy Burnham becomes British Labour leader; next stop — prime minister

Andy Burnham, nicknamed the "King of the North", was elected leader of Britain's governing Labour Party on Friday,

Andy Burnham becomes British Labour leader; next stop — prime minister
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US import prices unexpectedly rise in June

U.S. import prices unexpectedly rose in June as declines in the costs of food and energy products were more than offset by higher prices for capital and consumer goods,

US import prices unexpectedly rise in June
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US equity funds suffer outflows as chip stocks slide

U.S. equity funds recorded outflows in the week through July 15, as a selloff in chip stocks and rising U.S.-Iran tensions, outweighed strong corporate earnings and cooler

US equity funds suffer outflows as chip stocks slide
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Apple unseats Nvidia to become world's most valuable company as AI bets shift

Apple overtook Nvidia on Friday to become the world's most valuable company, reshuffling the top ranks of tech heavyweights as investors

Apple unseats Nvidia to become world's most valuable company as AI bets shift
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Wall St opens lower as chip rout extends; Netflix slides

Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Friday, with a reassessment of this year's AI-fueled rally by investors deepening a selloff in chip stocks and a weak forecast from

Wall St opens lower as chip rout extends; Netflix slides
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What is Pakistan military's strength and capability?

Pakistan has been negotiating an expanded defence pact with Kuwait in exchange for energy cooperation and investment, according to five sources with knowledge of the

What is Pakistan military's strength and capability?
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Pakistan and Kuwait discuss expanded defence pact, sources say

Pakistan has been negotiating an expanded defence pact with Kuwait in exchange for energy

Pakistan and Kuwait discuss expanded defence pact, sources say
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Latvia in talks with strategic investor for ailing airBaltic, PM says

The Latvian government is negotiating with a strategic investor for struggling state-controlled airBaltic, Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs told Reuters, as

Latvia in talks with strategic investor for ailing airBaltic, PM says
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The Trump administration’s global campaign against ‘radical left terrorism’ is built on a national security memo without congressional approval

Almost a year after President Trump authorized preemptive law enforcement measures based on political or ideological beliefs, a wave of terrorism prosecutions against left-wing protesters has begun.

The Trump administration’s global campaign against ‘radical left terrorism’ is built on a national security memo without congressional approval
Economy|Science|Technology

Autocracies get more repressive when opening up their economies – a political scientist explores why

Economic globalization was supposed to encourage democracy around the world. But sometimes the opposite happens.

Autocracies get more repressive when opening up their economies – a political scientist explores why
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Latin American governments prepare for El Nino as drought, floods and heat loom

Governments across Latin America are stepping up preparations as El Nino strengthens across the Pacific, raising concerns about drought, extreme heat, flooding and wildfire risk

Latin American governments prepare for El Nino as drought, floods and heat loom
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What are Trump Accounts for? They are more likely to help newborns start building nest eggs than help pay for their college education

The government is kicking in $1,000 for babies born in calendar years 2025 through 2028.

What are Trump Accounts for? They are more likely to help newborns start building nest eggs than help pay for their college education
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Alphabet, Intel results in focus for AI trade as US earnings rev up

U.S. corporate earnings season gathers steam in the coming week as Alphabet and Intel are set to offer updates that could sway the market-leading AI

Alphabet, Intel results in focus for AI trade as US earnings rev up
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Casino earnings put focus on dealmaking amid slower sector growth

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Casino earnings put focus on dealmaking amid slower sector growth
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Indonesia central bank says it is monitoring banking liquidity

Indonesia's central bank on Friday said it was monitoring the distribution of liquidity in banks to ensure lenders have a liquidity level that supports stability as well

Indonesia central bank says it is monitoring banking liquidity
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Travelers sails past profit estimates on lower catastrophe losses

Property and casualty insurance giant Travelers swept past Wall Street estimates for second-quarter profit on Friday, boosted by lower catastrophe losses and

Travelers sails past profit estimates on lower catastrophe losses
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How a dispute over e-commerce firm Coupang is testing US-South Korea ties

South Korea's decision to fine e-commerce firm Coupang over a data leak has drawn criticism from Washington and raised questions about the country's

How a dispute over e-commerce firm Coupang is testing US-South Korea ties
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Fifth Third reports rise in quarterly profit on higher interest income

Fifth Third Bancorp reported a rise in second-quarter profit on Friday, helped by higher net interest income and fee growth in capital

Fifth Third reports rise in quarterly profit on higher interest income
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World Cup beer sales are hopping. Brewers hope the stout demand outlasts the tournament

The World Cup has been a bonanza for beer in the United States

World Cup beer sales are hopping. Brewers hope the stout demand outlasts the tournament
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Truist's quarterly profit rises on strength in investment banking and trading

Truist Financial reported a higher quarterly profit on Friday, as a rebound in capital markets activity helped boost earnings from investment banking, while volatility fueled

Truist's quarterly profit rises on strength in investment banking and trading
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Brazil unveils credit package for rural sector hit by U.S. tariffs 

Brazil's government has authorized nearly 13.3 billion reais ($2.6 billion) in extraordinary credit for rural development programs, debt-refinancing initiatives, and

Brazil unveils credit package for rural sector hit by U.S. tariffs 
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Rubio expected to discuss Trump-Xi summit in Asia meetings

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Rubio expected to discuss Trump-Xi summit in Asia meetings
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Netflix tumbles as slowing growth, less viewership data spook investors

Netflix shares sank more than 10% on Friday after the company forecast another quarter of slower revenue gains and scaled back viewership data, fueling

Netflix tumbles as slowing growth, less viewership data spook investors
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Chinese airlines order 95 Airbus jets with list price of $17.8 billion to expand fleets

Three Chinese airlines will buy a combined 95 Airbus aircraft for a total list price of about $17.8 billion, as carriers in the world's second-largest

Chinese airlines order 95 Airbus jets with list price of $17.8 billion to expand fleets
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Intuitive Surgical falls as Obamacare concerns rekindle medtech demand debate

Intuitive Surgical shares slid about 13% to hover near their lowest in more than two years on Friday after the surgical robot maker warned that

Intuitive Surgical falls as Obamacare concerns rekindle medtech demand debate
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Andy Burnham bets political future on remaking Britain's centralised state

Andy Burnham, Britain's next prime minister, is staking his premiership on a goal that has eluded most British

Andy Burnham bets political future on remaking Britain's centralised state
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From maternal health to influenza rates, gaps in CDC’s public health data are creating dangerous blind spots for disease tracking and prevention

By interfering with how communities collect data and how researchers access it, the CDC risks undermining the hard-won trust needed for effective public health.

From maternal health to influenza rates, gaps in CDC’s public health data are creating dangerous blind spots for disease tracking and prevention
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Andy Burnham will be Britain’s seventh leader in a decade. Can he buck the trend?

Andy Burnham will be Britain’s seventh leader in a decade. Can he buck the trend?

Andy Burnham will be Britain’s seventh leader in a decade. Can he buck the trend?
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Salmon fishing returns to Sacramento River after 3-year closure as restoration efforts continue

Salmon fishing returns to Sacramento River after 3-year closure as restoration efforts continue

Salmon fishing returns to Sacramento River after 3-year closure as restoration efforts continue
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America had a love affair with ‘fixer-upper’ homes. That may be over

America had a love affair with ‘fixer-upper’ homes. That may be over

America had a love affair with ‘fixer-upper’ homes. That may be over
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Iranians suffer new uncertainty and anxiety as US steps up attacks

A new wave of U.S. attacks on Iran has plunged Iranians back into deep uncertainty and anxiety after a period of relative calm while a shaky ceasefire

Iranians suffer new uncertainty and anxiety as US steps up attacks
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Tech selloff weighs on European shares ahead of ECB meeting next week

A global rout in tech stocks dragged Europe's equity benchmark slightly lower on Friday, leaving investors on edge as they

Tech selloff weighs on European shares ahead of ECB meeting next week
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SpaceX IPO earns millions for US Small Business Administration head Kelly Loeffler

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SpaceX IPO earns millions for US Small Business Administration head Kelly Loeffler
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Global equity funds draw inflows for the eighth week on earnings optimism

Global equity funds attracted inflows for an eighth consecutive week through July 15, as investor risk appetite was lifted by a strong start to the earnings season and cooler U.S.

Global equity funds draw inflows for the eighth week on earnings optimism
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Key moments from Trump’s speech claiming declassified documents show US election vulnerabilities

Key moments from Trump’s speech claiming declassified documents show US election vulnerabilities

Key moments from Trump’s speech claiming declassified documents show US election vulnerabilities
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US says it is 'deeply concerned' by PNG closure of Taiwan office

The United States is "deeply concerned" by reports that Papua New Guinea has ordered the closure of Taiwan's representative office in the country, the State Department said

US says it is 'deeply concerned' by PNG closure of Taiwan office
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Japan's ruling party warns about suspected collusion between activist investors and private equity

Japan's ruling party raised concerns on Friday over suspected collusion between activist investors and buyout funds in take-private deals

Japan's ruling party warns about suspected collusion between activist investors and private equity
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How Korean stocks turned from trusty bellwether to AI frenzy

Billions of dollars in leveraged bets on South Korea's AI darlings have warped a stock market once revered as a

How Korean stocks turned from trusty bellwether to AI frenzy
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Burberry's Europe sales hit by Iran war while US and China grow

Burberry said conflict in the Middle East was hurting tourist spending in Europe, sending the British luxury brand's shares down more than 6% on Friday even

Burberry's Europe sales hit by Iran war while US and China grow
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Volvo Cars sees stronger second half despite steep China decline, rising costs

Volvo Cars on Friday forecast that profits would recover in the second half, even as the Swedish carmaker warned of rising key raw material costs and an

Volvo Cars sees stronger second half despite steep China decline, rising costs
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Back to square one: Five questions for the ECB

The European Central Bank meets again on Thursday, with oil prices back at the top of the worry list for policymakers.

Back to square one: Five questions for the ECB
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Wars shift focus from jets to weapons at giant Farnborough Airshow

Spiralling security risks are expected to push defence to the forefront of Britain's Farnborough Airshow

Wars shift focus from jets to weapons at giant Farnborough Airshow
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Shein secures nod from Hong Kong listing committee for IPO, sources say

Shein has won approval from the Hong Kong stock exchange listing committee for an IPO, three people with knowledge of the matter said on Friday, bringing the fast-

Shein secures nod from Hong Kong listing committee for IPO, sources say
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Chipotle is entering the land of the taco. Will Mexicans bite?

With balloons, confetti and optimism, U.S.-based Cal-Mex food chain Chipotle on Thursday opened its first restaurant in the country,

Chipotle is entering the land of the taco. Will Mexicans bite?
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'Bloodbath': Analysts react to Asian shares sinking on tech selloff

Asian markets slid sharply on Friday, with equity benchmarks in Japan and Taiwan falling as much as 6%, as a global rout in technology stocks accelerated.

'Bloodbath': Analysts react to Asian shares sinking on tech selloff
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Lagarde, Google and Messi chase their goals

Earnings season kicks into gear this week with Alphabet, the first of the so-called hyperscalers, set to report, while the European Central Bank looks set to hold rates after a

Lagarde, Google and Messi chase their goals
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Japan PM vows to pursue steps to encourage domestic investment by GPIF

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Friday the government will pursue steps that encourage investment in domestic financial assets by households

Japan PM vows to pursue steps to encourage domestic investment by GPIF
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China calls US visa regulations 'discriminatory', threatens countermeasures

China on Friday urged the United States to withdraw its new "discriminatory" visa regulations and said it reserves the right to take reciprocal countermeasures.

China calls US visa regulations 'discriminatory', threatens countermeasures
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Among AI crowd, some investors position for slower hyperscaler spending growth

The parabolic rally in AI chipmakers has run into turbulence amid concern about valuations and the sustainability of their bumper revenues, with some

Among AI crowd, some investors position for slower hyperscaler spending growth
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JERA begins study on US listing as it steps up overseas expansion, sources say

JERA, Japan's biggest power generator, has begun a feasibility study for a U.S. listing as it explores means of expanding overseas and

JERA begins study on US listing as it steps up overseas expansion, sources say
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China's Moonshot unveils world's largest open AI model, closing in on US rivals

Chinese AI startup Moonshot on Friday unveiled Kimi K3, a 2.8 trillion-parameter model that it said is the world's largest open-weight AI system and

China's Moonshot unveils world's largest open AI model, closing in on US rivals