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Alaska sends 3,000 letters asking voters to verify their citizenship ahead of this year's elections

Alaska has sent more than 3,000 letters to residents asking them to verify their citizenship ahead of this year's elections

Alaska sends 3,000 letters asking voters to verify their citizenship ahead of this year's elections
Americas|Crime|Environment|World

A model Indigenous territory in Brazil's Amazon seeks protection from criminal gangs

The Ashaninka Indigenous people, who reclaimed their territory on the Brazil-Peru border decades ago, now face threats from gangs and drug traffickers

A model Indigenous territory in Brazil's Amazon seeks protection from criminal gangs
Education|US|World

US agency drops bid to force Penn to provide names in antisemitism probe

The U.S.

US agency drops bid to force Penn to provide names in antisemitism probe
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Trading Day: Burn, baby, burn

European and U.S. stocks slumped while bond yields shot higher on Thursday, with global markets rocked by oil's surge above $100 a barrel and

Trading Day: Burn, baby, burn
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

ECB considering several options to mitigate losses, sources say

The European Central Bank is considering several options to mitigate its financial losses, in a tense debate that is expected to

ECB considering several options to mitigate losses, sources say
Business|Crime|Political|World

Trinidad frees businessman and wife held over alleged plot against prime minister

Trinidad and Tobago businessman Dominic Hadeed and his wife Genevieve Hadeed were released from prison on Thursday after being held for nearly a month without

Trinidad frees businessman and wife held over alleged plot against prime minister
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump to impose 'forced labor' duties on Friday as temporary 10% US tariffs expire

The Trump administration on Friday will impose new tariffs of 10% and 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners, including the European Union, over allegations of lax

Trump to impose 'forced labor' duties on Friday as temporary 10% US tariffs expire
Business|Economy|Finance|World

US warns against excessive yen volatility, calls for BOJ rate hikes

The U.S.

US warns against excessive yen volatility, calls for BOJ rate hikes
Business|Economy|Political|World

Brazil says US tariffs related to forced labor are 'arbitrary' and 'unjustified'

The Brazilian government on Thursday rejected the tariffs imposed by the United States on the South American nation and another 59 trading partners related to

Brazil says US tariffs related to forced labor are 'arbitrary' and 'unjustified'
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Mexico to see no change from new US tariffs, economy minister says

Mexico's Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said on Thursday that the country will "see no change in the effective tariff that Mexico pays," after the U.S. government

Mexico to see no change from new US tariffs, economy minister says
Business|Economy|Political|World

Canada to consider retaliating against latest Trump tariffs, Carney says

Canada will do whatever it takes to defend itself in a trade war with the United States, including possible retaliatory measures, Prime

Canada to consider retaliating against latest Trump tariffs, Carney says
Education|Political|World

US Education Department removes key rules against discrimination

The U.S.

US Education Department removes key rules against discrimination
Business|Economy|US|World

Prime Minister Carney says Canada is ready to respond if Trump's new tariffs go into effect

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will continue to negotiate a new trade deal with the U.S., but the country is willing to respond should new threatened tariffs come into effect

Prime Minister Carney says Canada is ready to respond if Trump's new tariffs go into effect
US|World

The Latest: Trump issues new double-digit tariffs on 60 countries

President Donald Trump says he is imposing new double-digit tariffs on dozens of U.S. trading partners

The Latest: Trump issues new double-digit tariffs on 60 countries
Crime|Science|Technology|World

New warnings that Russian operatives are targeting the emails of US nuclear scientists and defense contractors

New warnings that Russian operatives are targeting the emails of US nuclear scientists and defense contractors

New warnings that Russian operatives are targeting the emails of US nuclear scientists and defense contractors
Interview|Sports|US|Videos|World

Sha’Carri Richardson and Noah Lyles cruise through 1st round of 100 meters at US track championships

Sha’Carri Richardson and Noah Lyles cruised through their first-round races of the 100 meters on Thursday at the U.S. championships

Sha’Carri Richardson and Noah Lyles cruise through 1st round of 100 meters at US track championships
Crime|World

Nun speaks out for first time about being detained by ICE while walking to Mass in Texas

A nun who was taken into immigration custody last month in Texas is speaking out for the first time about her arrest while walking to Mass

Nun speaks out for first time about being detained by ICE while walking to Mass in Texas
Political|US|World

Liberal Justice Elena Kagan says the Supreme Court is not a rubber stamp for Trump

Justice Elena Kagan says the Supreme Court may be deeply conservative but it is not simply a rubber stamp for President Donald Trump

Liberal Justice Elena Kagan says the Supreme Court is not a rubber stamp for Trump
Political|Sports|World

Trump fetes Dodgers at the White House again, saying the team is 'one of the great brands'

President Donald Trump has celebrated the Los Angeles Dodgers at the White House, calling the team “one of the great brands anywhere in the world.”

Trump fetes Dodgers at the White House again, saying the team is 'one of the great brands'
Arts|Political|Sports|Travel|World

Next stop, Trump Station? Administration wants to rename New York’s Penn Station

The Trump administration is seeking to rename Manhattan’s Penn Station as part of a planned $8 billion redesign of the country’s busiest transit hub

Next stop, Trump Station? Administration wants to rename New York’s Penn Station
Business|Entertainment|Technology|Travel|US|World

Two planes nearly collided in Boston after a false alarm and a controller forgot who he cleared for takeoff, the NTSB reports

Two planes nearly collided in Boston after a false alarm and a controller forgot who he cleared for takeoff, the NTSB reports

Two planes nearly collided in Boston after a false alarm and a controller forgot who he cleared for takeoff, the NTSB reports
Crime|Education|Political|World

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signs bill designating July 25 as Emmett Till Day

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signs bill designating July 25 as Emmett Till Day

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signs bill designating July 25 as Emmett Till Day
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Mexican economy falters in May as construction dips

Mexico's economy contracted in May from April, official data showed on Thursday, fueling caution about the country's situation as the primary and secondary sectors

Mexican economy falters in May as construction dips
Crime|Political|US|World

Government withdraws subpoenas of 3 reporters for The New York Times after admitting legal errors

The government has withdrawn subpoenas that would have compelled three New York Times reporters to testify about their sources for articles about President Donald Trump’s Qatari-gifted Air Force One jet

Government withdraws subpoenas of 3 reporters for The New York Times after admitting legal errors
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Ameriprise Financial quarterly profit rises on higher fee income

Asset and wealth manager Ameriprise Financial reported a rise in its second-quarter profit on Thursday, driven by a market rally that boosted the value of its fee-generating assets

Ameriprise Financial quarterly profit rises on higher fee income
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

ECB leaves rates on hold, but keeps door open to further rate hikes

The European Central Bank kept borrowing costs on hold on Thursday but left room for more tightening in the coming months as a widening conflict in the Middle East pushed

ECB leaves rates on hold, but keeps door open to further rate hikes
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Sweden declares mining national security interest to counter dependence on China

Sweden's government declared mining of critical metals and rare earth minerals a national security interest on Thursday, saying a new mining strategy was needed to

Sweden declares mining national security interest to counter dependence on China
Business|Economy|Europe|Health|Political|World

Germany's Merz could announce cabinet reshuffle on Friday, sources say

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz could announce a cabinet reshuffle on Friday, triggered by the abrupt exit ​of party heavyweight Jens Spahn in a row over a surrogacy baby,

Germany's Merz could announce cabinet reshuffle on Friday, sources say
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Lockheed Martin, RTX lift 2026 forecasts as Pentagon looks to restock weapons

The world's two biggest defense contractors, Lockheed Martin and RTX, said on Thursday they expect strong profits going forward because

Lockheed Martin, RTX lift 2026 forecasts as Pentagon looks to restock weapons
Europe|Political|World

Ousted Ukrainian defence chief digs in against Zelenskiy

Ousted Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov said on Thursday he would accept no other government position besides his former job,

Ousted Ukrainian defence chief digs in against Zelenskiy
Political|US|World

US Senate blocks resolution curbing Trump's Iran war powers

The U.S. Senate on Thursday blocked a Democratic-led resolution aiming to stop the Iran war until hostilities are authorized by Congress.

US Senate blocks resolution curbing Trump's Iran war powers
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US weekly jobless claims plunge to lowest since 1969

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits for the first time unexpectedly fell last week to the lowest since the 1960s, indicating the U.S. job market

US weekly jobless claims plunge to lowest since 1969
Education|Political|Technology|World

How Abhijeet Dipke became the face of India's first Gen Z protest movement, and won

They were just six words posted on X in a moment of frustration:  "What if all cockroaches come together?"

How Abhijeet Dipke became the face of India's first Gen Z protest movement, and won
Economy|Finance|Political|World

Trump vows to punish Iran for Houthi attacks in Red Sea; oil surges over $100

U.S.

Trump vows to punish Iran for Houthi attacks in Red Sea; oil surges over $100
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

ECB will discuss raising banks' minimum reserves, Lagarde says

The European Central Bank will discuss raising banks' minimum reserve requirements, ECB President Christine Lagarde said on Thursday, opening the door to a move that

ECB will discuss raising banks' minimum reserves, Lagarde says
Environment|Europe|Science|World

France wildfire forces thousands to flee as tinder box conditions persist in warming Europe

A fast-moving wildfire has forced more than 10,000 people from homes and campsites near France's Atlantic coast, as extreme heat and

France wildfire forces thousands to flee as tinder box conditions persist in warming Europe
Africa|Crime|World

UN rights office deplores alleged killing, torture of Malian soldiers by insurgents

The U.N. human rights office on Thursday called for an investigation into reports of the torture and killing of surrendering Malian soldiers during an ambush of a military

UN rights office deplores alleged killing, torture of Malian soldiers by insurgents
Arts|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Hot in the city? Free movies help Italians ‘chill’ in Rome

Hot in the city? Free movies help Italians ‘chill’ in Rome

Hot in the city? Free movies help Italians ‘chill’ in Rome
World

US House votes to curb Trump's Iran war powers but Senate backs president

The Republican-led U.S.

US House votes to curb Trump's Iran war powers but Senate backs president
Crime|Europe|Political|Technology|World

EU countries to restore interim measure on allowing Big Tech to fight online child pornography

EU countries endorsed a proposal on Thursday to reintroduce a temporary measure allowing Google, Meta and other online platforms to detect and remove

EU countries to restore interim measure on allowing Big Tech to fight online child pornography
Crime|US|World

Trump’s DOJ says it will withdraw subpoenas targeting NY Times reporters

Trump’s DOJ says it will withdraw subpoenas targeting NY Times reporters

Trump’s DOJ says it will withdraw subpoenas targeting NY Times reporters
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says Raytheon wants to help produce interceptors

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday the U.S. aerospace and defence company Raytheon had expressed an interest in joint production of Patriot interceptors, as

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says Raytheon wants to help produce interceptors
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|US|World

Former Barclays boss denies friendship with Epstein, US Democrats skeptical

Former Barclays Chief Executive Jes Staley said on Thursday in a closed-door U.S. congressional hearing that he had no

Former Barclays boss denies friendship with Epstein, US Democrats skeptical
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Spanish parliament rejects government's 2027 spending plan

Spain's lower house rejected the government's proposed 2027 spending framework on Thursday, dealing a fresh blow to its efforts to approve a state budget before the end of

Spanish parliament rejects government's 2027 spending plan
Business|Economy|Sports|Technology|World

Kalshi hits the back of the net with $27 billion FIFA World Cup windfall

Prediction market startup Kalshi scored well during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, netting roughly double its projected user traffic and trading volume as fans scrambled

Kalshi hits the back of the net with $27 billion FIFA World Cup windfall
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Oil executives rush to complete contract migration in Venezuela, sources say

Venezuela's oil ministry has told partners of state energy company PDVSA that it will maintain the July 28 deadline it had set to

Oil executives rush to complete contract migration in Venezuela, sources say
Crime|Political|World

Minnesota man gets life in prison for assassinating Democratic lawmaker

The Minnesota man who pleaded guilty to assassinating a top Democratic lawmaker and attempting to murder another was sentenced to life in federal prison on Thursday,

Minnesota man gets life in prison for assassinating Democratic lawmaker
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Election|World

US states sue Trump administration for conditioning disaster funds on election changes

A coalition of mostly Democratic-led states asked a federal judge on Thursday to block the Department of Homeland Security from withholding certain disaster-related

US states sue Trump administration for conditioning disaster funds on election changes
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Food|World

Swiss chocolate maker Lindt misleads consumers about child labor, US lawsuit claims

Lindt has been sued in a U.S. court over its alleged use of child labor in Ghana and Ivory Coast, even as the Swiss chocolate maker touts its commitment to

Swiss chocolate maker Lindt misleads consumers about child labor, US lawsuit claims
Political|Science|Technology|US|World

Trump says Xi will visit US on September 24

U.S.

Trump says Xi will visit US on September 24
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|World

Salman Rushdie testifies at the terrorism trial of the man convicted of stabbing him

Salman Rushdie has testified for the second time about being stabbed nearly to death four years ago in a western New York amphitheater

Salman Rushdie testifies at the terrorism trial of the man convicted of stabbing him
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

US Treasury finds no trading partner manipulated currency for trade advantage in 2025

No major U.S. trading partner manipulated its currency to gain an unfair trade advantage in 2025, the U.S.

US Treasury finds no trading partner manipulated currency for trade advantage in 2025
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Blackstone private credit fund withdrawal requests slowing, president says

Investor requests to withdraw from Blackstone's flagship private credit fund have fallen at the beginning of the third quarter after a period of higher demand to redeem,

Blackstone private credit fund withdrawal requests slowing, president says
Environment|Health|Science|World

Taylor Farms temporarily shuts Mexico processing facility as U.S. cyclosporiasis cases rise, source says

Taylor Farms has temporarily shut down the Central Mexico processing facility that U.S. health officials have linked to an ongoing multi-state cyclosporiasis outbreak, an industry

Taylor Farms temporarily shuts Mexico processing facility as U.S. cyclosporiasis cases rise, source says
Crime|Health|Political|US|World

Texas court says state's lawsuit claiming midwife violated abortion ban lacks evidence

A Texas state appeals court on Thursday ruled that the state attorney general had no evidence to support claims that a Houston midwife who was the first person

Texas court says state's lawsuit claiming midwife violated abortion ban lacks evidence
Business|Economy|Environment|Travel|World

Airline group IATA taps World Economic Forum's Zahidi as new chief

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has tapped World Economic Forum managing director Saadia Zahidi as its new director general after current boss Willie

Airline group IATA taps World Economic Forum's Zahidi as new chief
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Newmont tops profit estimates on higher gold prices, sees steady output

Newmont, the world's biggest gold miner, beat second-quarter profit estimates on Thursday after a rally in bullion prices outweighed the impact

Newmont tops profit estimates on higher gold prices, sees steady output
Education|World

Indian activist Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike

Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk has ended his hunger strike after 26 days, he said on Friday.

Indian activist Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Boeing pips Airbus in low-key Farnborough jet order race

Boeing edged Airbus in a subdued series of order announcements at the Farnborough Airshow this week, as the global

Boeing pips Airbus in low-key Farnborough jet order race
Business|Economy|Travel|World

Aerolineas Argentinas plans biggest fleet renewal in a decade with 20 new aircraft

Aerolineas Argentinas said on Thursday it will add 20 new aircraft to its fleet, marking the state airline's largest revamp in a decade as it seeks to renew a quarter of its total

Aerolineas Argentinas plans biggest fleet renewal in a decade with 20 new aircraft
Business|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Spain's Zapatero says seized jewels worth $1.5 million were a 'courtesy gift'

Spanish former Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero said on Thursday that €1.3 million ($1.5 million) of jewellery seized by police as part of an investigation was a

Spain's Zapatero says seized jewels worth $1.5 million were a 'courtesy gift'
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Venezuela quakes caused $19.6 billion in damage, World Bank report shows

Two earthquakes that rocked Venezuela on June 24 caused $19.6 billion in direct physical damage, but the cost of rebuilding could be twice that much or

Venezuela quakes caused $19.6 billion in damage, World Bank report shows
Business|Economy|Political|World

Iran flew IRGC commanders, missile gear to Yemen's Houthis, sources say

Iran flew Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commanders, military advisers and missile- and drone-related equipment into Yemen this month,

Iran flew IRGC commanders, missile gear to Yemen's Houthis, sources say
Crime|US|World

US prosecutors drop New York Times subpoenas in Trump plane leak probe

The Trump administration will withdraw subpoenas issued to New York Times' journalists who reported on security concerns about the president flying on a

US prosecutors drop New York Times subpoenas in Trump plane leak probe
Environment|Health|World

Two-thirds of Gaza may face acute hunger by year-end despite improvements, global food monitor says

More than two-thirds of Gazans could face acute hunger by the year-end as humanitarian agencies cut aid flows due to funding shortages, a global

Two-thirds of Gaza may face acute hunger by year-end despite improvements, global food monitor says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

US energy shares gain as Houthi tanker attacks push Brent crude to $100

U.S. energy shares rose on Thursday as Brent crude touched $100 a barrel, extending a five-day rally after attacks on two Saudi oil tankers heightened concerns over global oil

US energy shares gain as Houthi tanker attacks push Brent crude to $100
World

This court was created 30 years ago and never heard a case. Trump wants to change that

This court was created 30 years ago and never heard a case. Trump wants to change that

This court was created 30 years ago and never heard a case. Trump wants to change that
Education|World

Education Department rescinds disparate impact rule, a key tool used to assess school discrimination

The Education Department will no longer consider school policies that disproportionately harm one group of students as discriminatory unless the discrimination is intentional, rescinding a decades-long standard for civil rights enforcement

Education Department rescinds disparate impact rule, a key tool used to assess school discrimination
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Ford to partner with Chinese automaker Geely in Spain in new joint venture

Ford and Chinese automotive company Geely Auto announced plans on Thursday to jointly manufacture low- and zero-emission vehicles at Ford’s Valencia, Spain factory

Ford to partner with Chinese automaker Geely in Spain in new joint venture
Health|Political|Science|World

Senate committee postpones vote on whether to advance CDC director nominee

The Senate health committee has delayed a vote planned for Thursday on whether to advance the nomination of Dr. Erica Schwartz to lead the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Senate committee postpones vote on whether to advance CDC director nominee
Americas|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Fate of ICC chief prosecutor heads to unprecedented vote as US sanctions keep him out of New York

Diplomats from around the world are gathering at United Nations headquarters in New York on Friday to decide whether to permanently remove the embattled chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court

Fate of ICC chief prosecutor heads to unprecedented vote as US sanctions keep him out of New York
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
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel|World

'A brave, brave bunch': Youth leader thankful for help after explosive bus fire

'A brave, brave bunch': Youth leader thankful for help after explosive bus fire

'A brave, brave bunch': Youth leader thankful for help after explosive bus fire
Environment|Science|World

2 confirmed dead after West Virginia flooding, governor’s office says

2 confirmed dead after West Virginia flooding, governor’s office says

2 confirmed dead after West Virginia flooding, governor’s office says
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
Political|US|World

US House votes to halt Iran war, in another symbolic rebuke of Trump

The Republican-led U.S.

US House votes to halt Iran war, in another symbolic rebuke of Trump
Election|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump adds new condition to Saudi nuclear deal, says kingdom must normalize relations with Israel

President Donald Trump appeared to add a condition to the newly signed agreement with Saudi Arabia for a civilian nuclear program, saying the deal would require the kingdom to normalize its relations with Israel through the Abraham Accords

Trump adds new condition to Saudi nuclear deal, says kingdom must normalize relations with Israel
Business|Economy|Political|World

US aims for interim trade deals with Canada, Mexico by year-end

U.S.

US aims for interim trade deals with Canada, Mexico by year-end
Crime|Science|Technology|US|World

DNA evidence identifies suspect in 1995 killing of mother; Case closed

DNA evidence identifies suspect in 1995 killing of mother; Case closed

DNA evidence identifies suspect in 1995 killing of mother; Case closed
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
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World

House again passes a resolution seeking to halt military action in Iran as the conflict escalates

The House has narrowly passed a resolution to halt U.S. military action in Iran, sending a warning to President Donald Trump for the second time as the war has escalated and the future of the conflict is increasingly uncertain

House again passes a resolution seeking to halt military action in Iran as the conflict escalates
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
Environment|Europe|World

Wildfire spreads near popular French tourist town as thousands are evacuated

About 20,000 people have been evacuated from towns and vacation resorts along the French Atlantic coast

Wildfire spreads near popular French tourist town as thousands are evacuated
Crime|World

A member of Vance's Secret Service detail is being investigated over a suspected news leak

The Secret Service says a member of Vice President JD Vance’s security detail is being investigated over a suspected news leak

A member of Vance's Secret Service detail is being investigated over a suspected news leak
Health|Political|Science|US|World

Senator backs Trump CDC pick Schwartz, boosting path to confirmation

President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the CDC moved closer to confirmation on Thursday after the Republican chairman of a key Senate committee

Senator backs Trump CDC pick Schwartz, boosting path to confirmation
Crime|World

A teen, a fiancé and a ‘fearless’ father of 2 are among the service members killed or missing in the Iran war

A teen, a fiancé and a ‘fearless’ father of 2 are among the service members killed or missing in the Iran war

A teen, a fiancé and a ‘fearless’ father of 2 are among the service members killed or missing in the Iran war
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

U.S.

US says Saudi nuclear deal off without Israel recognition
Crime|World

US announces visa restriction policy for people complicit in cybercrime

U.S.

US announces visa restriction policy for people complicit in cybercrime
Political|US|World

House rebukes Trump in vote to restrict his Iran war powers

House rebukes Trump in vote to restrict his Iran war powers

House rebukes Trump in vote to restrict his Iran war powers
Asia|Environment|World

Landslide death toll rises to 11 in southwest China, 50 still missing

The death toll from a landslide in the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing last week has risen to 11, with 50 people still missing and 10 injured, Chinese state media

Landslide death toll rises to 11 in southwest China, 50 still missing
Education|World

Indian activist ends fast but youth protesters still seek minister's ouster

Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike on Friday over leaked medical school entrance exam papers

Indian activist ends fast but youth protesters still seek minister's ouster
Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

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
Sports|World

Yankees' José Caballero targeted by MLB for crackdown on plate routine of waiting to engage pitcher

Major League Baseball is cracking down on José Caballero's batting routine, saying it amounts to deception

Yankees' José Caballero targeted by MLB for crackdown on plate routine of waiting to engage pitcher
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
Crime|Political|World

Bangladesh president to resign Friday as pressure grows over Hasina's planned return

By Krishna N.

Bangladesh president to resign Friday as pressure grows over Hasina's planned return
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|Technology|World

China's Geely to make electric SUVs at Ford Spain plant, jointly develop model for Europe

Geely Auto will build two electric SUVs at Ford's factory in Spain and the two firms will jointly develop a new model, they said on Thursday, as Chinese

China's Geely to make electric SUVs at Ford Spain plant, jointly develop model for Europe
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
Crime|US|World

House Republican says Smith may have lied about Trump probe and refers him for possible prosecution

A key Republican lawmaker says he believes that special counsel Jack Smith may have lied to Congress while testifying about his investigation of President Donald Trump and that the Justice Department should consider prosecuting him

House Republican says Smith may have lied about Trump probe and refers him for possible prosecution
Crime|Health|Lifestyle|World

Man stabs sister 20 times, wounds brother after argument over barking dogs, police say

Man stabs sister 20 times, wounds brother after argument over barking dogs, police say

Man stabs sister 20 times, wounds brother after argument over barking dogs, police say
Crime|US|World

Police arrest teenager in Gwynn Oak shooting as community mourns young siblings

Police arrest teenager in Gwynn Oak shooting as community mourns young siblings

Police arrest teenager in Gwynn Oak shooting as community mourns young siblings
Political|World

Navy revises what information about sailors can be released, citing internal misinterpretation

The U.S. Navy is backing away from statements that it would begin to restrict press and public access to sailors’ service histories

Navy revises what information about sailors can be released, citing internal misinterpretation
Political|Science|Technology|World

Saudi-US nuclear deal sparks fear of arms race across the Middle East

Saudi-US nuclear deal sparks fear of arms race across the Middle East

Saudi-US nuclear deal sparks fear of arms race across the Middle East
Education|World

How a lunch counter inspired a civil rights movement

How a lunch counter inspired a civil rights movement

How a lunch counter inspired a civil rights movement
Environment|Science|US|World

July is flash flood emergency season now

July is flash flood emergency season now

July is flash flood emergency season now
Crime|Health|Science|US|World

An independent autopsy couldn’t determine how Nolan Wells died. Here’s what experts say could happen next

An independent autopsy couldn’t determine how Nolan Wells died. Here’s what experts say could happen next

An independent autopsy couldn’t determine how Nolan Wells died. Here’s what experts say could happen next
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
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Neighbors kick open door to save sleeping couple from fire

Neighbors kick open door to save sleeping couple from fire

Neighbors kick open door to save sleeping couple from fire
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
Europe|Sports|World

France expected to announce Zinedine Zidane as its new coach early next week

The French Football Federation will announce the new national coach next Tuesday

France expected to announce Zinedine Zidane as its new coach early next week
Political|Sports|World

Trump role in World Cup red-card ruling for Balogun pushes Norway toward FIFA ethics complaint

U.S. President Donald Trump’s role in clearing Folarin Balogun from a mandatory one-game ban at the World Cup is set to provoke a formal complaint to FIFA ethics investigators

Trump role in World Cup red-card ruling for Balogun pushes Norway toward FIFA ethics complaint
Australia|Business|Sports|World

Olympic countdown clock raises venue timeline questions for Brisbane 2032

The unveiling of a countdown clock marking six years to the 2032 Olympics in Brisbane included a timely appearance by a native bird known as the “bin chicken.”

Olympic countdown clock raises venue timeline questions for Brisbane 2032
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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
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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
Education|Environment|World

Weeks after suspected lightning strike sparks fire, community comes together to rebuild church

Weeks after suspected lightning strike sparks fire, community comes together to rebuild church

Weeks after suspected lightning strike sparks fire, community comes together to rebuild church
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
Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump places new condition on signed Saudi nuclear deal, says country must join Abraham Accords

Trump places new condition on signed Saudi nuclear deal, says country must join Abraham Accords

Trump places new condition on signed Saudi nuclear deal, says country must join Abraham Accords
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
Crime|Europe|World

UK police sorry for 'missed opportunity' to stop deadly synagogue attack as associate jailed

British police apologised on Thursday for a "missed opportunity" to possibly stop a deadly attack on a Manchester synagogue last year, as an associate of the

UK police sorry for 'missed opportunity' to stop deadly synagogue attack as associate jailed
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
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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|Europe|Technology|World

Europe fines Google $1 billion for ‘harming’ rivals in a first under sweeping online law

Europe fines Google $1 billion for ‘harming’ rivals in a first under sweeping online law

Europe fines Google $1 billion for ‘harming’ rivals in a first under sweeping online law
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
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Starbucks’ big marketing blunder in South Korea shows how cultural blind spots can put global brands in a bind

Translation is only part of the challenge for multinational companies. Words, slogans and symbols can take on entirely different meanings across cultures.

Starbucks’ big marketing blunder in South Korea shows how cultural blind spots can put global brands in a bind
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
Africa|Crime|Political|World

International Criminal Court drops case against Darfur militia leader

Judges at the International Criminal Court terminated proceedings against the former leader of an armed group in Darfur on Thursday after

International Criminal Court drops case against Darfur militia leader
Health|Science|World

Congo's Ebola deaths top 1,000 as violence and shortages hamper medics

Ebola has now killed more than 1,000 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo, official figures show, as medics struggle to contain an outbreak amid militant violence, attacks on

Congo's Ebola deaths top 1,000 as violence and shortages hamper medics
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
Environment|Europe|Political|World

Protesters clash with Albanian police in demonstrations triggered by Kushner resort plan

Albanian police used water cannons and tear gas on Thursday to disperse protesters who threw eggs and bottles at officers, in the latest flare-up of demonstrations

Protesters clash with Albanian police in demonstrations triggered by Kushner resort plan
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
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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
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
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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|Crime|Europe|World

Czech army helicopter with five soldiers on board crashes, one dead

A Czech military helicopter crashed in the east of the country on Thursday, killing one of the five soldiers on board, the army said. 

Czech army helicopter with five soldiers on board crashes, one dead
Arts|Travel|World

How a royal scandal created one of the world’s greatest sacred masterpieces

How a royal scandal created one of the world’s greatest sacred masterpieces

How a royal scandal created one of the world’s greatest sacred masterpieces
Asia|Business|Environment|World

Death toll in India hydropower tunnel disaster rises to 25 as rescue effort ends

Authorities have recovered the bodies of 13 workers trapped inside a collapsed hydropower tunnel in India

Death toll in India hydropower tunnel disaster rises to 25 as rescue effort ends
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
Environment|Science|Travel|World

In wildfire-ravaged Spain, farmers revive native sheep and cows to graze on flammable plants

A goat-like cow is making a comeback in Spain's northwestern

In wildfire-ravaged Spain, farmers revive native sheep and cows to graze on flammable plants
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
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

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|Technology|World

Greece to buy $4 billion air defence system from Israel

Greece has approved the purchase of a multi-layer air defence system worth up to €3.5 billion ($4 billion) from Israel, several types of drones and Embraer's  C-390

Greece to buy $4 billion air defence system from Israel
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
Election|Europe|Political|World

Sweden's far right party says it won the arguments. Now it wants a share of power

After championing huge policy shifts in Sweden by propping up a minority centre-right government for four years, the far-right Sweden Democrats say

Sweden's far right party says it won the arguments. Now it wants a share of power
Election|Europe|Interview|Political|World

Sweden's far-right leader Akesson brought fringe party to brink of power

It's no coincidence that it sounded like the start of a rock concert when Swedish far-right leader Jimmie Akesson strode onto the stage to chants of "

Sweden's far-right leader Akesson brought fringe party to brink of power
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
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

Rubio says US committed to helping end Ukraine war after meeting Lavrov

U.S.

Rubio says US committed to helping end Ukraine war after meeting Lavrov
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Founder says DeepSeek prioritises AGI over profit, likely to keep top models open-source, Yicai reports 

The founder of Chinese AI startup DeepSeek said the company is prioritising the development of long-term artificial general intelligence over maximising profit, state-

Founder says DeepSeek prioritises AGI over profit, likely to keep top models open-source, Yicai reports 
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
Crime|US|World

US on track to have historically low number of homicides in 2026, report says

A new report from the Council on Criminal Justice shows an 18% decrease in the homicide rate across 30 American cities from 2025 compared to the same period in 2026

US on track to have historically low number of homicides in 2026, report says
Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

US reaches nuclear power deal with Saudi Arabia

The U.S. and Saudi Arabia reached an agreement on civil nuclear power, letting the kingdom enrich uranium and build nuclear reactors using U.S. technology,

US reaches nuclear power deal with Saudi Arabia
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
Asia|Environment|Health|World

Heavy rain and flooding kills 82 across India, Pakistan and Afghanistan

At least 82 people have died after heavy rains across northeastern India, Pakistan and Afghanistan this week, authorities said, as flooding caused widespread damage to farmland,

Heavy rain and flooding kills 82 across India, Pakistan and Afghanistan
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
Crime|Environment|Food|Health|Science|World

His restaurant put edible ants on the menu. Now he could face one year in prison

His restaurant put edible ants on the menu. Now he could face one year in prison

His restaurant put edible ants on the menu. Now he could face one year in prison
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|Environment|Political|Science|World

Rubio says China's actions in the South China Sea are 'disturbing'

U.S.

Rubio says China's actions in the South China Sea are 'disturbing'
Asia|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

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

U.S.

Rubio reassures Asian allies they're not being abandoned as top diplomats meet
Environment|Europe|Travel|World

More than 10,000 evacuated in southwestern France as wildfire spreads

More than 10,000 people were evacuated overnight in southwestern France as a rapidly spreading wildfire scorched through 2,000 hectares of land west of the city of

More than 10,000 evacuated in southwestern France as wildfire spreads
Political|Science|Technology|World

Israelis fear Saudi nuclear deal could ignite Mideast arms race

A deal between the United States and Saudi Arabia allowing the kingdom to build nuclear reactors using American technology and to enrich uranium has

Israelis fear Saudi nuclear deal could ignite Mideast arms race
Business|Environment|Technology|World

BMW to recall over 318,000 US vehicles over starter motor overheating risk

BMW is recalling 318,495 U.S. vehicles as an engine starter may overheat and catch fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Thursday.

BMW to recall over 318,000 US vehicles over starter motor overheating risk
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
Africa|Health|Science|World

Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed over 1,000 people

More than 1,000 people have died from the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo, according to Africa’s top health body, a grim toll in what’s already been declared the fastest Ebola outbreak in history

Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed over 1,000 people
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
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
Crime|World

Police in Wisconsin shoot man dead; online video of killing sparks protests

Police officers in Madison, Wisconsin, fatally shot a man they were trying to arrest on Wednesday during a street-corner scuffle, which was

Police in Wisconsin shoot man dead; online video of killing sparks protests
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?
Arts|Asia|Crime|World

FBI Director Patel returns looted cultural artifacts to Indonesian President Prabowo

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has received a collection of repatriated cultural artifacts from FBI Director Kash Patel during a meeting in Jakarta

FBI Director Patel returns looted cultural artifacts to Indonesian President Prabowo
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
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Thai authorities hunt for suspects after an attack in troubled south kills 5 soldiers

Thai authorities are searching for those responsible for a deadly attack in the country's troubled deep south

Thai authorities hunt for suspects after an attack in troubled south kills 5 soldiers
Crime|Political|US|World

GEO Group worker charged with assault in shooting of ICE protester in Colorado

A man employed by a company running a U.S.

GEO Group worker charged with assault in shooting of ICE protester in Colorado
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
Political|US|World

US military completes 12th straight night of strikes on Iran

The U.S. military said on Wednesday it completed its latest round of strikes on Iran at President Donald Trump's direction, for a 12th successive

US military completes 12th straight night of strikes on Iran
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
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|US|Videos|World

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
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Spain, France battle wildfires as intense heat grips Southern Europe

Firefighters battling wildfires in Spain and France on Wednesday said the risk of more

Spain, France battle wildfires as intense heat grips Southern Europe
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
Environment|Europe|World

Firefighters battle one of Spain's biggest-ever wildfires during heat wave across the Mediterranean

Firefighters in central Spain are battling a massive wildfire in Guadalajara, which has burned over 32,000 hectares

Firefighters battle one of Spain's biggest-ever wildfires during heat wave across the Mediterranean
Business|Finance|Sports|Stock Markets|US|World

Orioles halt Red Sox's franchise record-tying 15 game win streak with 5-1 win to split twinbill

The Baltimore Orioles ended Boston’s franchise record-tying 15-game winning streak behind Kyle Bradish’s six innings of one-run ball, defeating the Red Sox 5-1 in the nightcap of a doubleheader on Wednesday

Orioles halt Red Sox's franchise record-tying 15 game win streak with 5-1 win to split twinbill
Election|Political|US|World

Trump returns to Georgia with election claims, worrying some Republicans

President Donald Trump rallied supporters in Georgia on Wednesday to press for stricter nationwide voting requirements, leaning into his election-

Trump returns to Georgia with election claims, worrying some Republicans
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

US military carries out strikes on Iran as both sides threaten civilian infrastructure

The U.S. military has announced that it is conducting a 12th night of strikes against Iran as both sides increasingly target civilian infrastructure

US military carries out strikes on Iran as both sides threaten civilian infrastructure
Environment|Science|Travel|World

Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall on southern Louisiana with threatening winds

Tropical Storm Bertha has made landfall on the southern tip of Louisiana

Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall on southern Louisiana with threatening winds
Business|Sports|US|World

Red Sox match club record of 15 straight wins, then lose nightcap of doubleheader with Orioles

The Boston Red Sox matched a club record set 80 years ago with their 15th straight victory

Red Sox match club record of 15 straight wins, then lose nightcap of doubleheader with Orioles
Political|World

Nicaragua's parliament moves to abolish elections under Ortega's order, fueling criticisms

Nicaragua’s lawmakers say they will carry out a plan by President Daniel Ortega to abolish elections in the Central American country

Nicaragua's parliament moves to abolish elections under Ortega's order, fueling criticisms
Environment|Political|World

National Guard deploys as flash floods in West Virginia inundate homes and businesses

Torrential rains in West Virginia have caused flash flooding that inundated homes and businesses

National Guard deploys as flash floods in West Virginia inundate homes and businesses
Political|World

Two states are the top contenders for the first spot on Democrats’ 2028 primary calendar

Two states are the top contenders for the first spot on Democrats’ 2028 primary calendar

Two states are the top contenders for the first spot on Democrats’ 2028 primary calendar
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

US House passes $1 trillion defense bill despite Iran, Israel concerns

The U.S.

US House passes $1 trillion defense bill despite Iran, Israel concerns
Crime|Election|Political|US|World

Trump administration seizes on New Jersey voting error to demand noncitizen data

The Justice Department is demanding data from New Jersey on non-U.S.-citizens the state says were accidentally registered to vote, as the Trump

Trump administration seizes on New Jersey voting error to demand noncitizen data
Business|Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Nvidia donates supercomputer to U.S. military university

Nvidia and the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) on Wednesday said that the AI chip leader has donated a supercomputer with its latest chips to a nonprofit linked to

Nvidia donates supercomputer to U.S. military university
Economy|Political|World

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
Asia|Business|Economy|World

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
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US House advances Trump budget outline, election voting restrictions

U.S.

US House advances Trump budget outline, election voting restrictions
Africa|Political|World

Trump praises Nigeria's efforts against violence towards Christians

President Donald Trump praised Nigerian President Bola Tinubu for his actions against violence, according to a letter released by Nigeria's presidency on

Trump praises Nigeria's efforts against violence towards Christians
Business|Economy|Finance|World

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
Americas|Crime|World

Passengers in Texas ICE shooting say officers not in danger, driver was parking when shots fired

Two witnesses have told a federal court the immigration agent who fatally shot a Mexican man in Houston on July 7 was in no danger of being run over

Passengers in Texas ICE shooting say officers not in danger, driver was parking when shots fired
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

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’
Crime|Political|World

Democrats press ICE on oversight, say 1 officer referred for discipline over use of force

Democratic members of the House Homeland Security Committee say one ICE officer has been referred for discipline over a use-of-force incident since the Trump administration began

Democrats press ICE on oversight, say 1 officer referred for discipline over use of force
Crime|Economy|Europe|World

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
Political|Science|Technology|US|World

Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role

Iranian drone attacks on CIA facilities in the Gulf have prompted U.S. intelligence analysts to investigate

Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Science|Technology|US|World

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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US accuses China's Moonshot of stealing from Anthropic's Fable for latest AI model

China's Moonshot AI stole from Anthropic's most sophisticated AI large language model, Fable, to help create its

US accuses China's Moonshot of stealing from Anthropic's Fable for latest AI model
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US judge casts doubt on 69,000 cases alleging J&J talc caused cancer

A federal judge cast doubt on Wednesday on claims by approximately 69,000 people alleging that Johnson & Johnson's baby powder and other talc products caused

US judge casts doubt on 69,000 cases alleging J&J talc caused cancer
Crime|Political|US|World

Why New York's Mamdani cannot have Israel's Netanyahu arrested

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said this week that he had

Why New York's Mamdani cannot have Israel's Netanyahu arrested
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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
World

House Republicans adopt $95 billion package for the Iran war and Trump's priorities

The House adopted a Republican-only $95 billion budget proposal, a long-shot effort to fund the Iran war and other White House priorities

House Republicans adopt $95 billion package for the Iran war and Trump's priorities
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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 
Crime|Political|US|World

Pardoned by Trump, Hernandez to return to Honduras and seek dismissal of local charges

Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez, who was freed from a 45-year sentence over cocaine trafficking in the United States by U.S.

Pardoned by Trump, Hernandez to return to Honduras and seek dismissal of local charges
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

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
Economy|Science|Technology|World

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?
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

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
Political|Science|Technology|World

US signs deal with Saudi Arabia that could allow kingdom to enrich nuclear fuel

US signs deal with Saudi Arabia that could allow kingdom to enrich nuclear fuel

US signs deal with Saudi Arabia that could allow kingdom to enrich nuclear fuel
Political|Science|Technology|World

US and Saudi Arabia sign new nuclear agreement that could pave way for kingdom to enrich uranium

The Trump administration has forged a new agreement with Saudi Arabia that could potentially provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear program

US and Saudi Arabia sign new nuclear agreement that could pave way for kingdom to enrich uranium
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Historically low water level in two crucial US reservoirs threatens water and power for millions

Historically low water level in two crucial US reservoirs threatens water and power for millions

Historically low water level in two crucial US reservoirs threatens water and power for millions
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|MidEast|US|World

Terrorism trial opens in stabbing of author Salman Rushdie

The man who was convicted of trying to kill Salman Rushdie is on trial again

Terrorism trial opens in stabbing of author Salman Rushdie
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A boater's photo may be 'the last picture' of group drowned in an Ohio river

Marcus L

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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Tate brothers arrested in Miami

U.S. Marshals arrest the Tate brothers in Miami as part of a UK extradition request.

Tate brothers arrested in Miami
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Madonna, BTS and more World Cup halftime performers see jump in song streams, Justin Bieber up 110%

Industry data and analytics company Luminate has found that the 2026 World Cup halftime performers experienced considerable jumps in the streams of the songs they performed live at the final on Sunday

Madonna, BTS and more World Cup halftime performers see jump in song streams, Justin Bieber up 110%
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

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
Entertainment|Sports|US|World

Red Sox win 15th straight, matching longest in club history, with 6-3 victory over Orioles

The Boston Red Sox won their 15th straight game to match a club record for the longest winning streak in team history from 80 years ago, beating the Baltimore Orioles 6-3 in the opener of a split doubleheader

Red Sox win 15th straight, matching longest in club history, with 6-3 victory over Orioles
Crime|Environment|Europe|World

How arsonists used cats to spread Italy’s wildfires

How arsonists used cats to spread Italy’s wildfires

How arsonists used cats to spread Italy’s wildfires
Africa|Business|Economy|Environment|World

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
Political|World

Trump greets the fallen as he faces a decision point on Iran

Trump greets the fallen as he faces a decision point on Iran

Trump greets the fallen as he faces a decision point on Iran
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Preliminary independent autopsy results for Nolan Wells leave key questions unanswered

Preliminary independent autopsy results for Nolan Wells leave key questions unanswered

Preliminary independent autopsy results for Nolan Wells leave key questions unanswered
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Treasury's Bessent welcomes Pakistan's reforms, push to return to capital markets

U.S.

Treasury's Bessent welcomes Pakistan's reforms, push to return to capital markets
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Paramount secures EU nod for $110 billion Warner Bros deal, US hurdles ahead

Paramount Skydance Corp on Wednesday gained European Union antitrust approval for its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery after agreeing to

Paramount secures EU nod for $110 billion Warner Bros deal, US hurdles ahead
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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
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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
Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

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
Crime|Sports|World

Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Isaiah Adams arrested in Canada on gun charges

Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Isaiah Adams was arrested in Canada recently on four weapons charges

Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Isaiah Adams arrested in Canada on gun charges
Americas|Crime|Political|World

June 1 trial date set for Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro in his US drug trafficking case

A June 1 trial date has been set for Nicolás Maduro to face drug trafficking charges in New York

June 1 trial date set for Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro in his US drug trafficking case
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Adolf Hitler’s birthplace in Austria reopens as a police station to deter Nazi pilgrimages

Adolf Hitler's birthplace in Austria has been inaugurated as a police station

Adolf Hitler’s birthplace in Austria reopens as a police station to deter Nazi pilgrimages
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

Food, fury and supporters near and far keep India protest alive

A steady stream of food delivery riders carrying meals, snacks and bottled water is helping sustain a youth-led protest movement that has sprung up in

Food, fury and supporters near and far keep India protest alive
Political|World

Trump pays respects to 4 US service members killed in the Middle East

President Donald Trump is honoring the lives of four U.S. service members who were killed in the Middle East and returned to their families at an air force base in Delaware

Trump pays respects to 4 US service members killed in the Middle East
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Model recruiter who introduced young women to Jeffrey Epstein found dead in France

Model recruiter who introduced young women to Jeffrey Epstein found dead in France

Model recruiter who introduced young women to Jeffrey Epstein found dead in France
Americas|Asia|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump: US will be 'hitting' Pickaxe Mountain 'pretty soon'

President Trump is weighing an attack on Pickaxe Mountain after Israeli intelligence suggests Iran moved thousands of centrifuges into the mountain. Kristen Holmes reports on OutFront.

Trump: US will be 'hitting' Pickaxe Mountain 'pretty soon'
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Louvre reopens Apollo Gallery after a brazen heist, but no jewels are on display

The Louvre's Apollo gallery is reopening to the public for the first time since last year's crown jewels heist

Louvre reopens Apollo Gallery after a brazen heist, but no jewels are on display
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

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
Health|Science|World

US quarantined citizens at New York military base after return from Congo, sources say

U.S. health officials quarantined 14 American citizens at a New York military base for four days after a recent return from the

US quarantined citizens at New York military base after return from Congo, sources say
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Philippine, Chinese foreign ministers trade protests over South China Sea encounter

The foreign ministers of the Philippines and China met in Manila on Wednesday and both made "strong" protests over an encounter between the two countries' vessels

Philippine, Chinese foreign ministers trade protests over South China Sea encounter
Business|Economy|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Technology|World

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
Africa|Economy|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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
Business|Economy|MidEast|World

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
Crime|Economy|Political|World

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
Africa|Business|Crime|Political|World

Ghanaian nationals ask ICC to probe xenophobic violence in South Africa

Two Ghanaian nationals have petitioned the International Criminal Court to open a preliminary investigation into attacks against foreign nationals in South Africa,

Ghanaian nationals ask ICC to probe xenophobic violence in South Africa
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump attends return of US soldiers killed in Iran war

U.S.

Trump attends return of US soldiers killed in Iran war
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Private autopsy raises questions about death of Black teen in Mississippi

A private autopsy of Nolan Wells, a Black college football player whose body was found in the ocean near an island off the Mississippi coast, raised questions about

Private autopsy raises questions about death of Black teen in Mississippi
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US officials see closer ties with Trump ally Prince's security firm in Haiti, military adviser says

U.S. security officials are planning for closer ties with a private military company in Haiti run by Erik Prince, a close ally of President Donald Trump, a top U.S

US officials see closer ties with Trump ally Prince's security firm in Haiti, military adviser says
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

US Senate panel approves bill cracking down on the sale of Chinese vehicles 

The U.S.

US Senate panel approves bill cracking down on the sale of Chinese vehicles 
Asia|Business|Political|World

Senior Chinese leader Wang Huning tours Tibet, stresses ethnic unity, stability

China's fourth-ranking leader, Wang Huning, called on Tibet to safeguard social stability, enforce a new ethnic unity law and bring Tibetan Buddhism into closer alignment

Senior Chinese leader Wang Huning tours Tibet, stresses ethnic unity, stability
Business|Food|Health|World

Cyclosporiasis outbreak hits Taco Bell sales, unlikely to cause lasting scar, analysts say

By Juveria Tabassum, Neil J Kanatt and Nicholas P.

Cyclosporiasis outbreak hits Taco Bell sales, unlikely to cause lasting scar, analysts say
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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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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
Crime|Environment|Europe|World

Patchy warnings, outdated plans left victims of Spanish wildfire to fend for themselves

When 12 people died trying to escape a wildfire around the mountain village of Bedar and a nearby hamlet in southern

Patchy warnings, outdated plans left victims of Spanish wildfire to fend for themselves
Business|Science|Technology|World

Chinese AI's role in stopping rogue OpenAI agent shows cost of US guardrails

A New York startup's use of a Chinese AI model to rein in a rogue agent built with OpenAI technology is stoking fears that guradrails restricting

Chinese AI's role in stopping rogue OpenAI agent shows cost of US guardrails
Crime|Environment|World

Deputy recounts harrowing Venezuela K9 rescue mission

Deputy recounts harrowing Venezuela K9 rescue mission

Deputy recounts harrowing Venezuela K9 rescue mission
Environment|Europe|Health|Science|World

France recorded 5,700 more deaths than usual during its historic June heat wave

France experienced at least 5,700 more deaths than usual during a historic heat wave last month, according to the public health agency

France recorded 5,700 more deaths than usual during its historic June heat wave
Crime|Europe|Political|World

From battlefield to bureaucracy, Ukraine's new military chief faces tests

Ukraine's new top general faces many challenges at a pivotal moment in the war with Russia, from fixing the military's manpower shortage and reforming its

From battlefield to bureaucracy, Ukraine's new military chief faces tests
Asia|Economy|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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
MidEast|Political|World

Lebanon, Israel to hold next talks in Italy on August 4, Lebanese official says

Lebanon and Israel are scheduled to hold their next round of U.S.-brokered talks on August 4 in Italy, a Lebanese official told Reuters on Wednesday, as the two countries

Lebanon, Israel to hold next talks in Italy on August 4, Lebanese official says
Business|Economy|Environment|World

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
Health|Science|World

Cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan climb to over 7,000, state health officials say

Michigan health officials reported 7,171 cases linked to an outbreak of cyclosporiasis on Wednesday, up 600 cases since its last update on Tuesday.

Cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan climb to over 7,000, state health officials say
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Journalists urge correspondents' association to stand up to Trump at rescheduled press dinner

Hundreds of former or retired journalists and eight press freedom groups have called on the White House Correspondents’ Association to stand up against the Trump administration’s recent attacks on the press at its rescheduled dinner this week

Journalists urge correspondents' association to stand up to Trump at rescheduled press dinner
Business|Europe|World

Italian unions agree workers' rights deal with Amazon

Italian unions have signed an agreement with Amazon.com covering leave, employee rights and video surveillance, the unions and the U.S. e-commerce giant said on Wednesday.

Italian unions agree workers' rights deal with Amazon
Economy|Finance|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Rubio meets China's Wang at regional gathering where Iran war looms large

U.S.

Rubio meets China's Wang at regional gathering where Iran war looms large
Business|Economy|Technology|World

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|Europe|World

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
Celebrity|Crime|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|World

French modelling scout linked to Epstein found dead

Daniel Siad, a modelling scout with ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, has been found dead at his home outside Paris, prosecutors

French modelling scout linked to Epstein found dead
Crime|Europe|Sports|World

Southampton coach Eckert charged by FA over spying scandal that shocked English soccer

Southampton coach Tonda Eckert has been charged by the English Football Association for his part in the spying scandal that shocked English soccer last season

Southampton coach Eckert charged by FA over spying scandal that shocked English soccer
Crime|Health|US|World

Toddler dies, mother's boyfriend charged with murder now in ICE custody

Toddler dies, mother's boyfriend charged with murder now in ICE custody

Toddler dies, mother's boyfriend charged with murder now in ICE custody
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine overhauls its military top brass for the fight against Russia

Ukraine is pushing on with its fight against Russia under new military leadership

Ukraine overhauls its military top brass for the fight against Russia
Crime|Europe|Political|World

UN rights chief condemns Nicaragua move to end elections

The United Nations human rights chief on Wednesday condemned what he described as a further deterioration of civil and political rights in Nicaragua, warning that proposed

UN rights chief condemns Nicaragua move to end elections
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine will step up counteroffensive actions, new top commander says

The new commander-in-chief of Ukraine's armed forces, Mykhailo Drapatyi, said on Wednesday he had been tasked with stepping up counteroffensive actions and launching new

Ukraine will step up counteroffensive actions, new top commander says
Education|Health|Political|World

Indian opposition disrupts parliament to support student protesters and pressure Modi

Indian opposition lawmakers disrupted parliament on Wednesday in support of student protesters, echoing their calls for

Indian opposition disrupts parliament to support student protesters and pressure Modi
Africa|Health|Political|Travel|World

Cameroon's ruling party meets as Biya's long absence draws criticism

Cameroon's ruling party called a rare meeting of senior leaders on Wednesday as criticism mounted over the continued absence of President Paul

Cameroon's ruling party meets as Biya's long absence draws criticism
Europe|Political|World

German conservatives to appoint Merz confidant to lead faction after surrogacy row

Germany's ruling conservatives said on Wednesday they would appoint a close ally of Chancellor Friedrich Merz as their new parliamentary faction chief,

German conservatives to appoint Merz confidant to lead faction after surrogacy row
Crime|Entertainment|Europe|World

Vatican denies decision made in abuse trial against artist priest Rupnik

The Vatican on Wednesday denied that a ruling had been made in a canonical trial against prominent Slovenian priest Marko Ivan Rupnik, who has been accused by more

Vatican denies decision made in abuse trial against artist priest Rupnik
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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
Business|Crime|Economy|World

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|Technology|World

Samsung unveils wider foldable phone, hikes prices as chip costs rise

Samsung Electronics on Wednesday unveiled a passport-sized foldable phone and raised prices of two updated foldable models, as it grapples with rising memory

Samsung unveils wider foldable phone, hikes prices as chip costs rise
Environment|Travel|World

The best Brazilian beaches you’ve probably never heard of

The best Brazilian beaches you’ve probably never heard of

The best Brazilian beaches you’ve probably never heard of
Business|Crime|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Taco Rico franchise owner apologizes after racial slur incident at World Cup watch party

Taco Rico franchise owner apologizes after racial slur incident at World Cup watch party

Taco Rico franchise owner apologizes after racial slur incident at World Cup watch party
Americas|Opinion|US|World

The antifa terrorism threat the Trump administration describes does not exist

Antifa is a scattered movement of local collectives that opposes fascism. It has no leader, command hierarchy, funding structure or record of deadly attacks.

The antifa terrorism threat the Trump administration describes does not exist
Finance|Health|Science|Technology|World

Why Americans seeking affordable doctor visits and medicines abroad may misjudge healthcare quality

Traveling to Mexico for routine healthcare can be convenient and affordable – but the cues patients rely on to judge quality of care may differ in important ways.

Why Americans seeking affordable doctor visits and medicines abroad may misjudge healthcare quality
Crime|World

FBI chief hold talks in Cambodia over closer security cooperation to combat online scam crimes

FBI Director Kash Patel has met with Cambodia's prime minister to discuss how to tackle online scams targeting victims worldwide

FBI chief hold talks in Cambodia over closer security cooperation to combat online scam crimes
Business|Political|World

U.S. and Pakistan condemn Houthi Red Sea threats to shipping and Saudi Arabia

The United States and Pakistan have rejected threats by Yemen’s Houthi rebels against Saudi Arabia and shipping in the Red Sea

U.S. and Pakistan condemn Houthi Red Sea threats to shipping and Saudi Arabia
Business|Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Fisherman treads water for hours, miles off Cape Cod before rescue: "We were there for a reason"

Fisherman treads water for hours, miles off Cape Cod before rescue: "We were there for a reason"

Fisherman treads water for hours, miles off Cape Cod before rescue: "We were there for a reason"
Science|Technology|Travel|World

Wreckage of Pan Am plane found 74 years after it crashed off Puerto Rico

Wreckage of Pan Am plane found 74 years after it crashed off Puerto Rico

Wreckage of Pan Am plane found 74 years after it crashed off Puerto Rico
Education|Environment|Health|Science|World

Czech nonprofits applied lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic to the Ukrainian refugee crisis – but had little say in key decisions

Researchers found that while authorities have depended on nonprofits to deal with the refugee crisis, many nonprofit leaders had little say in planning and coordination.

Czech nonprofits applied lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic to the Ukrainian refugee crisis – but had little say in key decisions
Crime|Political|US|World

In new video, Mamdani acknowledges he doesn’t have authority to arrest Netanyahu

In new video, Mamdani acknowledges he doesn’t have authority to arrest Netanyahu

In new video, Mamdani acknowledges he doesn’t have authority to arrest Netanyahu
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Why a week of protests pushed Zelensky to bring in a younger military chief

Why a week of protests pushed Zelensky to bring in a younger military chief

Why a week of protests pushed Zelensky to bring in a younger military chief
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Lebanon’s prime minister visits shattered border village as deal with Israel begins

Lebanon's prime minister has visited a southern village as a U.S.-brokered agreement with Israel begins implementation

Lebanon’s prime minister visits shattered border village as deal with Israel begins
Crime|Europe|World

Hitler's birthplace begins new life as a police station

The building where Adolf Hitler was born, near the Austrian border with Germany, officially began a new life as a

Hitler's birthplace begins new life as a police station
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

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'
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Technology|World

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
Asia|Business|Economy|World

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|Crime|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|Technology|World

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
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Iran executes man over January protests, judiciary's news agency says

Iran executed a man on charges linked to nationwide protests in January, an opposition group and the Iranian judiciary's official Mizan news agency reported on Wednesday.

Iran executes man over January protests, judiciary's news agency says
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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|Health|Political|World

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
Asia|Crime|Environment|Political|World

Thailand presses on with Cambodia border fence after 2025 clashes

Thailand has completed the first section of a permanent border fence along parts of its frontier with Cambodia,

Thailand presses on with Cambodia border fence after 2025 clashes
Arts|Crime|Europe|World

Louvre's Apollo Gallery reopens with no jewelry on display after heist

The Louvre Museum's Apollo Gallery reopened to visitors on Wednesday without any jewels on display, nine months after a daring robbery of crown jewels

Louvre's Apollo Gallery reopens with no jewelry on display after heist
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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
Business|Economy|Technology|World

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
World

Morocco urges investigation after arrested national dies in Bologna

Morocco's foreign ministry said it was concerned by the death of a national during a police arrest in Bologna in Italy and urged a "thorough investigation".

Morocco urges investigation after arrested national dies in Bologna
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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

Alphabetting
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Hungary's Orbán declares resistance movement against Magyar government's 'tyranny'

Hungary's former prime minister Viktor Orbán has declared a peaceful “resistance” movement against the country’s new center-right government

Hungary's Orbán declares resistance movement against Magyar government's 'tyranny'
Crime|Political|World

Amnesty International calls for investigation into Pakistani strikes in Kabul

Amnesty International on Wednesday called for an investigation into Pakistani airstrikes in Kabul four months ago, labeling

Amnesty International calls for investigation into Pakistani strikes in Kabul
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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 
Entertainment|Science|Technology|Travel|World

Wreckage found of Pan Am plane crash that helped lead to today's safety briefings on every flight

The wreckage from a Pan Am plane crash in the ocean 74 years ago that helped lead to requirements for the passenger safety briefings on every flight today has been found off the coast of Puerto Rico

Wreckage found of Pan Am plane crash that helped lead to today's safety briefings on every flight
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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
Business|Economy|Environment|World

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’
Political|World

Houthi Red Sea threat would challenge a stretched US military

A Houthi threat to impose a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea could significantly widen the Iran war and strain a U.S.

Houthi Red Sea threat would challenge a stretched US military
Business|Economy|Europe|World

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
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Fast-moving wildfire in southern France forces hundreds to flee

A fast-moving wildfire that erupted in the Var department in southern France on Tuesday has burned more than 2,500 hectares and forced 400 people to flee their homes, local

Fast-moving wildfire in southern France forces hundreds to flee
Business|Environment|Science|World

Extreme rainfall threatens north as China enters peak flood season

China has entered its peak flood control period, weather experts said, with extreme rainfall set to increase in frequency and intensity from late July to early August,

Extreme rainfall threatens north as China enters peak flood season
Asia|World

Australia's Wong says region faces choice about its response to South China Sea 'aggression'

Australia's foreign minister said on Wednesday that Asian countries face a choice in how they respond to instances of aggressive conduct in the South China Sea that were of

Australia's Wong says region faces choice about its response to South China Sea 'aggression'
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Iranian official denies two French diplomats were mistreated

An Iranian foreign ministry official denied on Wednesday that two French diplomats were mistreated by Iranian security personnel who detained them for several hours in

Iranian official denies two French diplomats were mistreated
Business|Economy|Finance|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|World

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
Europe|Political|World

Hungary's Viktor Orban urges supporters to stand up against PM Magyar's 'tyranny'

Hungary's former nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who was ousted after 16 years in power in an election in April, has urged his supporters to restore democracy in

Hungary's Viktor Orban urges supporters to stand up against PM Magyar's 'tyranny'
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

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
Business|Technology|Travel|World

South Korea's Lee to visit South America and Germany, attend AI summit in US

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will visit San Francisco, Brazil, Chile, Argentina and Germany from July 24 to August 3, the

South Korea's Lee to visit South America and Germany, attend AI summit in US
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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
Business|Economy|World

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
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

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
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Europe|World

Venice Biennale to challenge EU funding cut over Russian pavilion row

The Venice Biennale said on Tuesday it would challenge a European Union decision to withdraw a €2 million ($2.3 million) grant in response to the return of Russia to its 2026

Venice Biennale to challenge EU funding cut over Russian pavilion row
Business|Technology|World

UK's BAE enters uncrewed fighter competition with 'Brontanax'

BAE Systems revealed a new unmanned fighter jet on Wednesday, boosting Britain's entry into one of the defence industry's hottest and most

UK's BAE enters uncrewed fighter competition with 'Brontanax'
Business|Science|Technology|World

Anthropic to donate $20 million to US political group that supports AI regulation

AI giant Anthropic will donate $20 million to a lobbying organization that supports AI regulation, according to a company statement released on Wednesday, its latest

Anthropic to donate $20 million to US political group that supports AI regulation
Business|Political|World

South Korea says Coupang dispute not holding up US trade and security agenda

A top South Korean presidential official said on Wednesday that a dispute with U.S.-listed e-commerce firm Coupang was not delaying

South Korea says Coupang dispute not holding up US trade and security agenda
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

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
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

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'
Europe|Political|World

Zelensky sacks Ukraine’s military chief following widespread protests

Zelensky sacks Ukraine’s military chief following widespread protests

Zelensky sacks Ukraine’s military chief following widespread protests
Crime|Education|Political|World

Why political fury is boiling over on the streets of India’s capital

Why political fury is boiling over on the streets of India’s capital

Why political fury is boiling over on the streets of India’s capital
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

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
Americas|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Members of ICC to vote on firing prosecutor Khan over misconduct allegation

Member states of the International Criminal Court will vote on Friday on whether to fire chief prosecutor Karim Khan for alleged sexual

Members of ICC to vote on firing prosecutor Khan over misconduct allegation
Arts|Entertainment|World

A year in a foxhole: Ukrainian soldier survives beneath the front line

Serhii Krynitskyi watched the life seep out of the only man who had shared his living hell.

A year in a foxhole: Ukrainian soldier survives beneath the front line
Business|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine recaptured 700 sq km of territory this year, outgoing top general says

Ukraine has recaptured 700 sq km (270 sq miles) of its territory this year, outgoing Commander in Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said on Wednesday, confirming he was leaving the top

Ukraine recaptured 700 sq km of territory this year, outgoing top general says
Business|Economy|Finance|World

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
Business|Economy|Environment|World

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
Business|Europe|Science|Technology|World

Volkswagen's CARIZON and Horizon Robotics deepen self-driving partnership in China

Volkswagen said on Wednesday its China-based automated driving unit CARIZON will

Volkswagen's CARIZON and Horizon Robotics deepen self-driving partnership in China
Crime|Political|World

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon faces risk of losing office after political funds conviction

A South Korean court on Wednesday convicted Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon and fined him 10 million won ($6,759) over a political funds case linked to opinion polls conducted ahead

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon faces risk of losing office after political funds conviction
Asia|Environment|Health|World

Japan sizzles in first 'brutally hot' days of the year

Japan sizzled under sweltering, life-threatening heat on Wednesday, with temperatures expected to top 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in some cities in what the

Japan sizzles in first 'brutally hot' days of the year
Business|Economy|World

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
Asia|Business|Crime|World

Malaysian tycoon Syed Mokhtar urged to revoke appointment of port chairman linked to Epstein

Civil society groups have called on Malaysian billionaire tycoon Syed Mokhtar Al-Bukhary to revoke the appointment of Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem as executive

Malaysian tycoon Syed Mokhtar urged to revoke appointment of port chairman linked to Epstein
Americas|Crime|Environment|World

2 married couples from Honduras were among 5 adults who drowned in an Ohio river

Honduran authorities have confirmed that four of the five people who drowned in an Ohio river over the weekend are Honduran citizens

2 married couples from Honduras were among 5 adults who drowned in an Ohio river
Political|US|World

US House passes short-term funding bill to avert pre-election government shutdown 

The Republican-controlled U.S.

US House passes short-term funding bill to avert pre-election government shutdown 
Political|Science|Technology|World

What is Pickaxe Mountain, Iran’s secretive facility Trump says the US will attack ‘pretty soon’?

What is Pickaxe Mountain, Iran’s secretive facility Trump says the US will attack ‘pretty soon’?

What is Pickaxe Mountain, Iran’s secretive facility Trump says the US will attack ‘pretty soon’?
Education|Environment|Science|World

2,000 volunteers join a painstaking effort to restore massive skeleton of prehistoric predator

More than 2,000 volunteers are helping Polish scientists restore a Mastodonsaurus skeleton

2,000 volunteers join a painstaking effort to restore massive skeleton of prehistoric predator
Americas|Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Mamdani says NYC can't arrest Netanyahu but the federal government should

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani says that the city will not be able to arrest Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu under a warrant issued by the world’s top war-crimes court

Mamdani says NYC can't arrest Netanyahu but the federal government should
Arts|Crime|Europe|Lifestyle|Political|World

New documents detail rape charges against the Tate brothers in the UK. Here’s what we know

New documents detail rape charges against the Tate brothers in the UK. Here’s what we know

New documents detail rape charges against the Tate brothers in the UK. Here’s what we know
Business|Economy|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

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
Business|Science|Technology|World

Companies race to deliver autonomous uncrewed fighter jets

Boeing flexed its muscle in the race to build autonomous fighter aircraft at the Farnborough Airshow, displaying its Ghost Bat drone, as

Companies race to deliver autonomous uncrewed fighter jets
Business|Finance|Science|Technology|World

OpenAI AI models went rogue during testing, triggering 'unprecedented' breach at startup

OpenAI said on Tuesday that an autonomous agent powered by its advanced artificial intelligence models went rogue during a security test and triggered

OpenAI AI models went rogue during testing, triggering 'unprecedented' breach at startup
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

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
Crime|Health|World

Bangkok pub fire death toll rises to 35, medical centre says

The death toll from a July 13 fire at a pub in the Thai capital Bangkok rose to 35 on Wednesday, the city's emergency services said.

Bangkok pub fire death toll rises to 35, medical centre says
Business|Technology|World

News Corp countersues Brave for allegedly 'scraping' articles for AI

News Corp, facing a lawsuit by search engine Brave Software, has filed a countersuit accusing it of "flagrant theft" in distributing and selling versions of

News Corp countersues Brave for allegedly 'scraping' articles for AI
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|World

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
Business|Economy|Environment|World

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
Business|Economy|Sports|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Political|World

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
Environment|Political|US|World

From the Mexican border to Washington: A tiny Texas town fights Trump's wall plan

A small Texas town is challenging the Trump administration's border wall plans, arguing they could cause flooding and bypass legal processes

From the Mexican border to Washington: A tiny Texas town fights Trump's wall plan
Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump approves nuclear agreement that may allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium, two AP sources say

President Donald Trump has approved an agreement with Saudi Arabia that could potentially provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear program

Trump approves nuclear agreement that may allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium, two AP sources say
Business|Environment|US|World

Tropical Storm Bertha churning off US Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Bertha churned across the northeastern Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday as tropical-storm conditions spread across portions of the northern Gulf Coast,

Tropical Storm Bertha churning off US Gulf Coast
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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
Business|Science|Technology|World

US tentatively decides to ban imports of some military-grade drones

The Federal Communications Commission said on Tuesday it had tentatively decided to ban the import of some foreign-produced military-grade drones, including

US tentatively decides to ban imports of some military-grade drones
World

US military says its latest strikes on Iran have ended, marking 11th successive night of attacks

The U.S. military said late on Tuesday it ended its latest round of strikes on Iran that marked the 11th consecutive night of American

US military says its latest strikes on Iran have ended, marking 11th successive night of attacks
Business|Economy|Finance|World

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
Crime|World

US military identifies 3rd service member believed to have been killed in Iranian attack

The U.S. military has confirmed that a third service member is believed to be dead in Friday’s attack on a base in Jordan and identified them as Sgt. Angel S

US military identifies 3rd service member believed to have been killed in Iranian attack
Asia|Business|Economy|World

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
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

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
Political|World

US military completes 11th night of strikes on Iran as attacks overshadow diplomacy

The U.S. military says it completed the 11th night of strikes on Iran as attacks across the Middle East overshadowed diplomatic efforts to salvage an interim ceasefire deal that has collapsed

US military completes 11th night of strikes on Iran as attacks overshadow diplomacy
Business|Economy|Europe|World

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
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

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
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

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
Crime|Political|World

Judges' pick for Seattle's federal prosecutor sues Trump after ouster

(This July 21 story has been republished to replace an incorrect image, with no change to text.)

Judges' pick for Seattle's federal prosecutor sues Trump after ouster
Business|Economy|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

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
Business|Economy|Health|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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
Asia|Business|Economy|World

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
Crime|Political|US|World

Venezuela's Maduro, US Justice Department propose June 2027 trial start

Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and prosecutors with the U.S.

Venezuela's Maduro, US Justice Department propose June 2027 trial start
Business|Economy|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

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
Crime|Political|US|World

Ex-Army soldier jailed on arson charge after fiery attack on Manhattan federal building

A federal magistrate judge has ordered a former Army soldier to be detained on an arson charge for an attack on a Manhattan federal building

Ex-Army soldier jailed on arson charge after fiery attack on Manhattan federal building
Americas|Health|Science|World

Venezuela confirms 3 people have died of hantavirus infections, with 2 more deaths suspected

Venezuela says three people died of infections of hantavirus but stressed there has been no evidence of human-to-human transmission in the South American country, which has rarely reported cases of the rodent-borne disease in humans

Venezuela confirms 3 people have died of hantavirus infections, with 2 more deaths suspected
Business|Economy|Political|World

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
Asia|Business|Economy|Education|Political|US|World

US and Solomon Islands discuss deepening ties, return of Peace Corps

U.S.

US and Solomon Islands discuss deepening ties, return of Peace Corps
Business|Crime|Technology|World

Gang claims responsibility for hack at Coca-Cola's fairlife unit

Hacking gang Anubis claimed credit on Tuesday for an attack on Coca-Cola-owned dairy company fairlife, threatening to publish stolen data unless it

Gang claims responsibility for hack at Coca-Cola's fairlife unit
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine gets new top commander as protests spark war's biggest military shake up

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Tuesday named a young major general, Mykhailo Drapatyi, as the commander-in-chief of Ukraine's military

Ukraine gets new top commander as protests spark war's biggest military shake up
Economy|Political|US|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

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
Business|Economy|World

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
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

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
Business|Economy|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|World

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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Judge bars deportation of witness in fatal ICE shooting of Mexican homebuilder

A federal judge has barred the deportation of a witness in the fatal shooting of a Mexican homebuilder by federal immigration officers a during a traffic stop in Houston

Judge bars deportation of witness in fatal ICE shooting of Mexican homebuilder
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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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Private mission launches to extend life of out-of-gas communication satellites

A two-armed space robot is on its way to give extra life to out-of-gas satellites thousands of miles up

Private mission launches to extend life of out-of-gas communication satellites
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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
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskyy fires his military chief after protests and names a replacement

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has fired Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi as commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces

Ukraine's Zelenskyy fires his military chief after protests and names a replacement
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Trump says US-Lebanon flights can resume, pledges help for that country after meeting its president

President Donald Trump has pledged significant support for Lebanon during a White House meeting with Lebanese leader Joseph Aoun

Trump says US-Lebanon flights can resume, pledges help for that country after meeting its president
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Morgan Rogers 'so excited' after sealing British record $156.5M move from Aston Villa to Chelsea

The England World Cup forward Morgan Rogers has completed his British transfer record move from Aston Villa to Premier League rival Chelsea

Morgan Rogers 'so excited' after sealing British record $156.5M move from Aston Villa to Chelsea
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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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Tropical Storm Bertha is expected to bring heavy rain, flooding along the Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Bertha is expected to weaken in the Gulf of Mexico as it chugs closer to the U.S. But forecasters say it still could bring coastal flooding and heavy rain from the Florida Panhandle to Louisiana

Tropical Storm Bertha is expected to bring heavy rain, flooding along the Gulf Coast
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Pittsburgh man accused of driving to Medina to meet 14-year-old he met on Tinder

Pittsburgh man accused of driving to Medina to meet 14-year-old he met on Tinder

Pittsburgh man accused of driving to Medina to meet 14-year-old he met on Tinder
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Mexican man killed after ICE encounter in Florida was on vacation, officials say

The Mexican man who was struck and killed by a tractor trailer while running from an encounter with immigration and other federal agents in Florida had been vacationing in the U.S. on a tourist visa

Mexican man killed after ICE encounter in Florida was on vacation, officials say
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6,600 noncitizens registered to vote after error in New Jersey motor vehicle system, governor says

New Jersey's governor says about 6,600 people who indicated they were noncitizens were nonetheless registered to vote in the state because of a Motor Vehicle Commission system error

6,600 noncitizens registered to vote after error in New Jersey motor vehicle system, governor says
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Court deals blow to Biden’s bid to block release of recordings

Court deals blow to Biden’s bid to block release of recordings

Court deals blow to Biden’s bid to block release of recordings
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US military training to suffer without funding boost, Hegseth says

U.S.

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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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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Fires in Spain and France, hail in Balkans; Europe's erratic weather persists

Firefighters struggled on Tuesday to contain Spain's largest wildfire of the year, while two firefighters were killed battling a fire in southwestern

Fires in Spain and France, hail in Balkans; Europe's erratic weather persists
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US Senate panel narrowly backs Trump nominee to be top US spy

The U.S.

US Senate panel narrowly backs Trump nominee to be top US spy
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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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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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Hawaiian Airlines is increasing capacity on inter-island flights

Hawaiian Airlines announced Tuesday that it is retiring its 19 Boeing 717s, which are all more than 20 years old, and replacing them with

Hawaiian Airlines is increasing capacity on inter-island flights
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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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Man tossed by Yellowstone bison says hitting the ground was the worst part

A man who was thrown into the air by a bison in Yellowstone National Park says the animal didn't seem aggressive until it picked him as a target

Man tossed by Yellowstone bison says hitting the ground was the worst part
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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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SEC's move to 9-game conference schedules pauses some rivalries and awakens others

Some of the Southeastern Conference's longest rivalries are on hiatus

SEC's move to 9-game conference schedules pauses some rivalries and awakens others
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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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Thousands protest in India after clashes, despite Modi assuring action on exams

Thousands of supporters of India's youth-led "cockroach" movement protested in Delhi on Tuesday, a day after violent

Thousands protest in India after clashes, despite Modi assuring action on exams
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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

U.S.

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
Economy|World

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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Gates Foundation engaged with Epstein but made no payments to him, review finds

An external review conducted for the Gates Foundation has found it engaged with Jeffrey Epstein, but discovered no evidence of payments or participation in

Gates Foundation engaged with Epstein but made no payments to him, review finds
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Mexico says there is no evidence its lettuce caused US outbreak

There is no evidence as yet to suggest lettuce sourced from Mexico caused a cyclosporiasis outbreak in the U.S., Mexico's Health

Mexico says there is no evidence its lettuce caused US outbreak
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Trump misses the net with tariff on Canadian ice hockey sticks

U.S.

Trump misses the net with tariff on Canadian ice hockey sticks
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Guyana ferry death toll rises to 41 as more bodies are recovered

The death toll from a ferry that capsized off the coast of Guyana has risen to 41, with 14 more bodies recovered, the government said on Tuesday.

Guyana ferry death toll rises to 41 as more bodies are recovered
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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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Rubio meets China's Wang as US, China prepare for possible Xi visit

U.S.

Rubio meets China's Wang as US, China prepare for possible Xi visit
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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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French parliament backs social media ban for children under 15

French lawmakers approved on Tuesday a ban on social media access for children under the age of 15, as concerns grow around ​the world over the impact social media have on

French parliament backs social media ban for children under 15
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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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Moroccan man’s death in Italian police custody sparks some violent protests and calls for justice

Moroccan man’s death in Italian police custody sparks some violent protests and calls for justice

Moroccan man’s death in Italian police custody sparks some violent protests and calls for justice
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Cal Fire focuses on rapid response to Northern California fires, plans air attacks within 20 minutes

Cal Fire focuses on rapid response to Northern California fires, plans air attacks within 20 minutes

Cal Fire focuses on rapid response to Northern California fires, plans air attacks within 20 minutes
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I-80 fully reopens 16 hours after 12-vehicle crash including big rigs in California

I-80 fully reopens 16 hours after 12-vehicle crash including big rigs in California

I-80 fully reopens 16 hours after 12-vehicle crash including big rigs in California
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France becomes the first EU country to ban social media for children

France becomes the first EU country to ban social media for children

France becomes the first EU country to ban social media for children
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Appeals court upholds White House adviser Peter Navarro's contempt of Congress convictions

A federal appeals court has upheld White House adviser Peter Navarro’s convictions for defying a subpoena for records from the House committee that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol

Appeals court upholds White House adviser Peter Navarro's contempt of Congress convictions
Economy|Health|Political|US|World

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
Crime|US|World

Trump adviser loses appeal of January 6-related contempt of Congress conviction

Trump adviser loses appeal of January 6-related contempt of Congress conviction

Trump adviser loses appeal of January 6-related contempt of Congress conviction
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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'
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World

US military identifies 2 soldiers killed during Iranian strikes in Jordan and 1 killed during drone detonation in Iraq

US military identifies 2 soldiers killed during Iranian strikes in Jordan and 1 killed during drone detonation in Iraq

US military identifies 2 soldiers killed during Iranian strikes in Jordan and 1 killed during drone detonation in Iraq
Education|Europe|Political|Technology|World

French lawmakers adopt a sweeping social media ban for children under 15

French lawmakers have adopted a bill banning children under 15 from using social media, making France the first country in the European Union to approve a blanket ban on platforms as concerns grow worldwide over the harmful effects of digital content on kids

French lawmakers adopt a sweeping social media ban for children under 15
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Trump administration pushes ahead with plans to reopen the US embassy in Libya

The State Department has informed Congress that it plans to move ahead with the potential reopening of the U.S. Embassy in Libya

Trump administration pushes ahead with plans to reopen the US embassy in Libya
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Trump downplays Chinese election interference five days after describing breach of historic proportions

Trump downplays Chinese election interference five days after describing breach of historic proportions

Trump downplays Chinese election interference five days after describing breach of historic proportions
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UK to seek extradition of Tate Brothers

Andrew and Tristan Tate are due in federal court in Miami on Monday after they were arrested over the weekend. The UK is seeking extradition of the social media influencers on rape and sex trafficking charges. CNN News Central's John Berman gets the latest reporting from CNN correspondent Carolina Peguero.

UK to seek extradition of Tate Brothers
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'Tail was bouncing against the door': Family finds nearly 8-foot alligator on front porch

'Tail was bouncing against the door': Family finds nearly 8-foot alligator on front porch

'Tail was bouncing against the door': Family finds nearly 8-foot alligator on front porch
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The Gates Foundation met with Epstein about 30 times despite staff concerns, an external review says

An external review of the Gates Foundation's ties to Jeffrey Epstein has found that staff met more than two dozen times with the disgraced financier

The Gates Foundation met with Epstein about 30 times despite staff concerns, an external review says
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Rare access reveals changing face of Mapuche struggle in Chile

After years of reclaiming ancestral

Rare access reveals changing face of Mapuche struggle in Chile
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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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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
Crime|Economy|Health|World

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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UN reports jump in Ukraine civilian toll driven by drone attacks

Civilian injuries and deaths increased by more than a third in Ukraine in the first half of the year, driven by rising drone attacks, the U.N. human rights office said on

UN reports jump in Ukraine civilian toll driven by drone attacks
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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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Novo sues Lilly, claiming misleading ads in weight-loss drug battle

Novo Nordisk sued rival Eli Lilly in a U.S. federal court on Tuesday, accusing the U.S. drugmaker of false advertising in claiming its

Novo sues Lilly, claiming misleading ads in weight-loss drug battle
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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
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

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
Crime|Europe|Political|World

French mayor taken from his home and placed under protection after drug gang threats

A mayor in southern France was whisked from his home during the night and placed in police protection after authorities got wind of a potential

French mayor taken from his home and placed under protection after drug gang threats
Business|Economy|World

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
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Azerbaijan president says German-Russian talks were held in Baku

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said on Tuesday that flight records suggested former and current German and Russian officials had held a clandestine meeting in Baku

Azerbaijan president says German-Russian talks were held in Baku
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TikTok US chief security officer to testify before US House on September 15

The chief security officer for TikTok U.S. will testify before a U.S.

TikTok US chief security officer to testify before US House on September 15
Business|Economy|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Political|World

India student protests give opposition a rare opening against Modi

By Krishna N.

India student protests give opposition a rare opening against Modi
Africa|Crime|Economy|Environment|World

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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A blast in a tunnel at an Indian hydropower project leaves 12 dead and 13 missing

A suspected gas explosion has caused a tunnel collapse at a hydropower project in India's Sikkim state, near the Chinese border, leaving at least 12 people dead and 13 missing

A blast in a tunnel at an Indian hydropower project leaves 12 dead and 13 missing
Crime|Europe|Sports|World

Road rage driver confronts American rider Brandon McNulty before Tour de France time trial

American rider Brandon McNulty was apparently the subject of a road rage incident before Tuesday’s time trial at the Tour de France

Road rage driver confronts American rider Brandon McNulty before Tour de France time trial
Crime|Europe|Sports|World

UEFA punishes Bulgarian club for fans' Nazi salutes and disorder at Europa League game

UEFA has punished CSKA Sofia for fans’ Nazi salutes and violent conduct at a Europa League game with a 50,000 euros ($57,000) fine and a ban on ticket sales

UEFA punishes Bulgarian club for fans' Nazi salutes and disorder at Europa League game
Arts|Crime|Europe|Political|World

UK politician Ann Widdecombe was struck 21 times with a hammer, court hears

UK politician Ann Widdecombe was struck 21 times with a hammer, court hears

UK politician Ann Widdecombe was struck 21 times with a hammer, court hears
Political|US|World

Appeals court rejects Biden's bid to block release of recordings of ghostwriter interviews

Joe Biden disagrees with an appeals court's rejection of his effort to block the release of audio recordings of his interviews with a memoir ghostwriter

Appeals court rejects Biden's bid to block release of recordings of ghostwriter interviews
Crime|Health|Sports|World

SafeSport Center to begin publicizing names of people who go on its banned list

The U.S. Center for SafeSport has begun making public announcements of people placed on its disciplinary database

SafeSport Center to begin publicizing names of people who go on its banned list
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel|World

A Minnesota town now boasts the world's tallest nutcracker

Luverne, Minnesota, now boasts the world's tallest nutcracker, Verne the Patriot, standing at over 65 feet

A Minnesota town now boasts the world's tallest nutcracker
Arts|Environment|Political|US|World

Trump administration seeking to rewrite historic preservation rules to smooth way for pet projects

Trump administration seeking to rewrite historic preservation rules to smooth way for pet projects

Trump administration seeking to rewrite historic preservation rules to smooth way for pet projects
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US Treasury's Bessent tells Fox Business 50% Canada tariffs are 'reciprocity'

U.S.

US Treasury's Bessent tells Fox Business 50% Canada tariffs are 'reciprocity'
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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
Business|Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|World

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
Europe|Political|World

New UK defence minister calls Russia's military exercise off the UK coast 'irresponsible'

Britain's new defence minister Wes Streeting on Tuesday said it was "irresponsible" for Russia to have conducted a live-fire weapons exercise off the English coast.

New UK defence minister calls Russia's military exercise off the UK coast 'irresponsible'
Business|Economy|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|World

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
Economy|Europe|Political|World

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
Economy|Science|Technology|World

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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Saudi Arabia's The Helicopter Company signs LOI with Bombardier for up to 60 jets

Saudi Arabia's The Helicopter Company on Tuesday signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Canada's Bombardier for a fleet of up to 60 business jets.

Saudi Arabia's The Helicopter Company signs LOI with Bombardier for up to 60 jets
Health|Political|World

'Interaction' with Iran's injured Supreme Leader increasing daily, president says

The level of "interaction" with Iran's Supreme Leader is increasing day by day, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a video clip published on state media on Tuesday.

'Interaction' with Iran's injured Supreme Leader increasing daily, president says
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

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
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Murdered ex-UK minister Widdecombe was struck on head with hammer 21 times, court told

Former British government minister Ann Widdecombe was killed by a man who struck her on the head 21 times with a hammer while she was eating lunch at home

Murdered ex-UK minister Widdecombe was struck on head with hammer 21 times, court told
Europe|Political|World

When are Turkey's next elections, and can Erdogan run again?

Turkey's opposition leader, Ozgur Ozel, said he would form a new party to challenge Tayyip Erdogan, a political splintering that could boost the

When are Turkey's next elections, and can Erdogan run again?
Crime|US|World

Bystander wounded near White House to sue Secret Service, lawyer says

Lawyers for a bystander wounded in a shootout between the U.S.

Bystander wounded near White House to sue Secret Service, lawyer says
Economy|Health|World

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
Business|Economy|Political|World

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
Crime|Health|World

California city pays $500,000 to settle lawsuit over wrongful Colorado DUI arrest of good Samaritan

California city pays $500,000 to settle lawsuit over wrongful Colorado DUI arrest of good Samaritan

California city pays $500,000 to settle lawsuit over wrongful Colorado DUI arrest of good Samaritan
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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
Political|World

Isabella Gonzales, 19-year-old Army private from Carrollton, killed in Iranian strike on Jordan, Pentagon says

Isabella Gonzales, 19-year-old Army private from Carrollton, killed in Iranian strike on Jordan, Pentagon says

Isabella Gonzales, 19-year-old Army private from Carrollton, killed in Iranian strike on Jordan, Pentagon says
Health|Political|Science|World

US actions harm global efforts to prevent and treat HIV in dozens of countries, new report says

A new report says the Trump administration’s disruptions to a global AIDS relief program have forced organizations to close clinics, lay off staff and cut services, seriously impeding efforts to prevent and treat the disease in dozens of countries

US actions harm global efforts to prevent and treat HIV in dozens of countries, new report says
Environment|World

Rescuers in Afghanistan search for scores missing after floods kill at least 23

Rescue crews in Afghanistan are searching for survivors and bodies among the rubble of buildings destroyed by devastating flash floods that authorities say have killed nearly two dozen people and left more than 100 people missing

Rescuers in Afghanistan search for scores missing after floods kill at least 23
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The world is desperate for weight-loss drugs. But Big Pharma can’t advertise them globally

The world is desperate for weight-loss drugs. But Big Pharma can’t advertise them globally

The world is desperate for weight-loss drugs. But Big Pharma can’t advertise them globally