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Soccer-England's Kane confirms golf outing with Trump, praises president's game

England captain Harry Kane has confirmed he once played golf with U.S. President Donald Trump, describing the experience as "surreal" and praising the president's game.

Soccer-England's Kane confirms golf outing with Trump, praises president's game
Business|Entertainment|Sports|World

WNBA regular-season record crowd of 20,996 watches Wings beat Tempo in Montreal

Paige Bueckers scored 34 points and the Dallas Wings beat the expansion Toronto Tempo 108-95 on Friday night in front of a WNBA regular-season record crowd of 20,996 at Bell Centre

WNBA regular-season record crowd of 20,996 watches Wings beat Tempo in Montreal
Crime|Election|Political|US|World

US, Latin American allies urge against casting doubt on Colombia's electoral process

The United States and a group of countries in Latin America said on Friday they had "deep concern" about statements and actions that cast doubt on the

US, Latin American allies urge against casting doubt on Colombia's electoral process
Business|Political|US|World

US acting spy chief announces new round of staff reductions

Acting U.S.

US acting spy chief announces new round of staff reductions
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

New Zealand, India upgrade ties as PM Modi visits Auckland

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon upgraded their nations' diplomatic ties on Saturday, as Modi seeks to bolster New

New Zealand, India upgrade ties as PM Modi visits Auckland
Crime|Environment|Europe|World

Wildfire devastates an expat community in southern Spain, killing at least 12 with 23 missing

A wildfire has devastated a remote community in southern Spain, killing at least 12 people

Wildfire devastates an expat community in southern Spain, killing at least 12 with 23 missing
Science|Technology|World

Japan's space agency conducts first test flight for experimental reusable rocket

Japan has conducted a first test flight for its reusable rocket

Japan's space agency conducts first test flight for experimental reusable rocket
Election|Political|US|World

Trump officials sought ways to sidestep election agency before firings, sources say

The White House spent months looking for ways to bypass a federal election agency and use emergency powers to force changes to voting

Trump officials sought ways to sidestep election agency before firings, sources say
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

US activist investors must disclose clients in filings, SEC says

Activist investors in the U.S. must disclose the identities of their clients in regulatory filings, the Securities and Exchange Commission said in

US activist investors must disclose clients in filings, SEC says
Crime|Election|Political|US|World

Platner formally withdraws from Maine Senate race and Democrats announce process to name new nominee

Graham Platner has submitted his paperwork to formally withdraw from Maine’s U.S. Senate race, officially ending an upstart yet troubled campaign whose dissolution threatens Democrats’ pursuit of chamber control

Platner formally withdraws from Maine Senate race and Democrats announce process to name new nominee
Economy|Political|World

US insists Iran commit to stopping attacks in Hormuz strait, say US officials

The United States is demanding that Iran publicly state it will stop attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and that all lanes in the strait will be

US insists Iran commit to stopping attacks in Hormuz strait, say US officials
Crime|Political|US|World

DOJ says white supremacist charged after threats to US lawmaker, Muslims and transgender people

A self-identified white supremacist in Pennsylvania was indicted by a federal grand jury after he threatened violence against a member of Congress,

DOJ says white supremacist charged after threats to US lawmaker, Muslims and transgender people
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Cuba's power grid fails for second time this week, plunging country into darkness

Cuba's national electrical grid collapsed on Friday in the second nationwide outage this week and the fourth this year

Cuba's power grid fails for second time this week, plunging country into darkness
Business|Crime|Lifestyle|US|World

Charlie Kirk's widow views video she requested of husband's alleged killer

Erika Kirk was allowed on Friday to watch surveillance video, as she had requested, that prosecutors say shows the Utah man accused of killing her husband, right-wing

Charlie Kirk's widow views video she requested of husband's alleged killer
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World

Trump administration rule weakens protections for threatened species

The Trump administration finalized a major change on Friday to how threatened species are considered in agency actions, removing regulatory language aimed at preventing damage to

Trump administration rule weakens protections for threatened species
Economy|Political|World

Malaysians in Johor state go to the polls in test of unity for PM Anwar's coalition

Voters in Malaysia's southern state of Johor will cast their ballots on Saturday in a regional election that could test the unity of Prime Minister

Malaysians in Johor state go to the polls in test of unity for PM Anwar's coalition
Crime|Entertainment|Sports|World

Family of Mississippi teen who died after July 4 trip call for transparency and deeper investigation

The family of a Mississippi 18-year-old who was found dead after a July 4 boat trip with friends to an island off the Gulf Coast called for a deeper investigation and for greater transparency at a news conference Friday with the Rev. Al Sharpton and noted civil rights attorney Ben Crump

Family of Mississippi teen who died after July 4 trip call for transparency and deeper investigation
Americas|Europe|Sports|World

Belgium finally ends Unai Simón’s 650-minute World Cup shutout streak in quarterfinals

Unai Simón's impressive World Cup scoreless streak has ended

Belgium finally ends Unai Simón’s 650-minute World Cup shutout streak in quarterfinals
Business|Europe|Health|Travel|World

Fellow passengers pull back man partly sucked out of broken window on a flight from Greece

A passenger on board a flight from Greece to Germany was partially sucked out of a window when it broke soon after takeoff

Fellow passengers pull back man partly sucked out of broken window on a flight from Greece
Election|World

Trump administration ties states' anti-terrorism grants to election security

The U.S.

Trump administration ties states' anti-terrorism grants to election security
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Occidental's quarterly realized oil prices jump amid Iran war disruption

Shale producer Occidental Petroleum said in a filing on Friday its worldwide average realized oil prices rose 38.4% in the second quarter compared with the previous three months,

Occidental's quarterly realized oil prices jump amid Iran war disruption
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

US issues fresh Iran-related sanctions as conflict flares

The U.S. issued new Iran-related sanctions on Friday targeting a key financier for Iran's new Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei and 13 other

US issues fresh Iran-related sanctions as conflict flares
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|US|World

New York Times countersues US employment agency over DEI lawsuit

The New York Times in a court filing on Friday accused the U.S.

New York Times countersues US employment agency over DEI lawsuit
Crime|Election|Political|World

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner formally withdraws from race

Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner has officially withdrawn from the state's U.S.

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner formally withdraws from race
Environment|Political|Science|World

Trump administration opens endangered species’ habitats to development, reversing 50 years of environmental law

Trump administration opens endangered species’ habitats to development, reversing 50 years of environmental law

Trump administration opens endangered species’ habitats to development, reversing 50 years of environmental law
Business|Finance|Political|World

US demands Iran publicly state that Strait of Hormuz is open and Tehran won't attack ships anymore

The U.S. is demanding that Iran make a public statement saying the Strait of Hormuz is open and that ships crossing the vital corridor won’t be attacked anymore

US demands Iran publicly state that Strait of Hormuz is open and Tehran won't attack ships anymore
Arts|Political|Technology|World

The newest Air Force One is flying, but is it ready to deal with all the threats a president faces?

The newest Air Force One is flying, but is it ready to deal with all the threats a president faces?

The newest Air Force One is flying, but is it ready to deal with all the threats a president faces?
Sports|World

Spain’s late winning goal breaks Belgian hearts to seal World Cup semifinal spot

Spain’s late winning goal breaks Belgian hearts to seal World Cup semifinal spot

Spain’s late winning goal breaks Belgian hearts to seal World Cup semifinal spot
Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|US|World

Nolan Wells’ body was found after a July 4 boat trip. His death has fueled speculation, grief and racial tension

Nolan Wells’ body was found after a July 4 boat trip. His death has fueled speculation, grief and racial tension

Nolan Wells’ body was found after a July 4 boat trip. His death has fueled speculation, grief and racial tension
Americas|Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

Mikel Merino scored in the 88th minute off a rebound yielded by backup Belgium goalkeeper Senne Lammens, and Spain advanced to the World Cup semifinals with a 2-1 victory

Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals
Crime|Sports|US|World

The Latest: US demands Iran guarantee Strait of Hormuz is open and stop attacks, officials say

Senior U.S. officials are demanding that Iran’s leadership publicly state that ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has been fully restored

The Latest: US demands Iran guarantee Strait of Hormuz is open and stop attacks, officials say
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Global oil demand is dropping, but US drivers keep buying more gas

Global oil demand is set to decline this year for the first time since 2020

Global oil demand is dropping, but US drivers keep buying more gas
Africa|Crime|Education|World

Nigeria rescues schoolchildren, teachers abducted in Oyo, presidency says

At least 39 schoolchildren and six teachers kidnapped by gunmen in Nigeria's southwestern Oyo state nearly two months ago have been rescued by security forces, a

Nigeria rescues schoolchildren, teachers abducted in Oyo, presidency says
Business|Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|Political|World

Witnesses to fatal Houston ICE shooting challenge agency's account, lawyer says

Three men who witnessed the killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by a U.S. agent in Houston on Tuesday have challenged

Witnesses to fatal Houston ICE shooting challenge agency's account, lawyer says
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine creates 'long-range' command to step up strikes on Russia

Ukraine is setting up a "long-range impact" command within its armed forces, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, as Kyiv's campaign against Russian energy and

Ukraine creates 'long-range' command to step up strikes on Russia
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump says US agreed to Iran's request to continue talks, but ceasefire is over

President Donald Trump said on Friday that the United States and Iran had agreed to continue talks despite a recent escalation

Trump says US agreed to Iran's request to continue talks, but ceasefire is over
Americas|Crime|World

Family demands answers in death of young Black man in Mississippi

A mother on Friday pleaded for anyone to come forward with information about what happened to her son, a

Family demands answers in death of young Black man in Mississippi
World

US pain at the pump worsens after more US-Iran fighting lifts oil prices

U.S. drivers have seen gasoline prices climb again after weeks of steady declines, as renewed fighting between the U.S. and Iran lifted crude oil prices to

US pain at the pump worsens after more US-Iran fighting lifts oil prices
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

US court pauses union lawsuit against Trump consumer watchdog

A federal judge on Friday paused a union lawsuit seeking to block the Trump administration from shutting down the top U.S. watchdog for consumer financial protection,

US court pauses union lawsuit against Trump consumer watchdog
Business|Economy|Environment|Travel|World

FAA extends flight cuts at Chicago O'Hare for another year

The U.S.

FAA extends flight cuts at Chicago O'Hare for another year
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Bipartisan senators announce agreement with Trump administration on Russia sanctions

Bipartisan senators announce agreement with Trump administration on Russia sanctions

Bipartisan senators announce agreement with Trump administration on Russia sanctions
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

US stocks rise as Wall Street shows it's still hungry for AI winners

U.S. stocks ticked higher after Wall Street showed its appetite is still big for winners of the artificial-intelligence boom

US stocks rise as Wall Street shows it's still hungry for AI winners
Arts|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|Travel|World

Baptisms, heat, MAHA: A look back at 16 days of Trump’s Great American State Fair

Baptisms, heat, MAHA: A look back at 16 days of Trump’s Great American State Fair

Baptisms, heat, MAHA: A look back at 16 days of Trump’s Great American State Fair
Celebrity|World

King Charles hosted Harry and Meghan for a private family gathering in Gloucestershire

King Charles hosted Harry and Meghan for a private family gathering in Gloucestershire

King Charles hosted Harry and Meghan for a private family gathering in Gloucestershire
Crime|US|World

DHS was granted $20M for body cameras. ICE agents in fatal Houston shooting had none

Homeland Security has not fulfilled its promise to equip all officers with body cameras, despite receiving significant funding

DHS was granted $20M for body cameras. ICE agents in fatal Houston shooting had none
Crime|Political|US|World

Detainees tell their lawyer an ICE officer shot a Houston driver through a passenger window

Three men who survived a fatal shooting involving federal immigration officers in Houston say no officer was threatened

Detainees tell their lawyer an ICE officer shot a Houston driver through a passenger window
Crime|Political|US|World

The White House is upgrading its front door to fortify the entrance

The White House is upgrading its front door to fortify the entrance

The White House is upgrading its front door to fortify the entrance
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Political|US|World

Detroit-Canada bridge to open by late July after delay due to issues between countries, sources say

A completed bridge linking Detroit and Canada is expected to open by the end of the month after a dispute delayed its debut

Detroit-Canada bridge to open by late July after delay due to issues between countries, sources say
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Rory McIlroy part of 3-way tie for the lead at Scottish Open as Scheffler misses the cut

Rory McIlroy is in prime position to add another Scottish Open title

Rory McIlroy part of 3-way tie for the lead at Scottish Open as Scheffler misses the cut
Crime|Political|World

Israel shared intel on Iranian hardliners’ desire to target Trump, sources say, as Netanyahu looks to influence course of war

Israel shared intel on Iranian hardliners’ desire to target Trump, sources say, as Netanyahu looks to influence course of war

Israel shared intel on Iranian hardliners’ desire to target Trump, sources say, as Netanyahu looks to influence course of war
Celebrity|Europe|World

Charles hosted Prince Harry and family for first time in years as they try to repair a family rift

King Charles III has hosted Prince Harry and met with his family for the first time in years

Charles hosted Prince Harry and family for first time in years as they try to repair a family rift
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

European shares snap four-week winning streak on tech selloff, US-Iran war

European shares ended a four-week winning streak on Friday, buffeted by an unwind in tech stocks and resurgent tensions in the Middle East

European shares snap four-week winning streak on tech selloff, US-Iran war
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

US makes it easier to export Nvidia AI chips and military equipment to the UAE

The U.S. loosened export controls on the United Arab Emirates on Friday, making it easier to export Nvidia AI chips, military equipment, commercial satellites and

US makes it easier to export Nvidia AI chips and military equipment to the UAE
Business|Economy|World

Oil prices settle lower on hopes for smoother shipping in Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices settled lower on Friday after the latest round of U.S.-Iran fighting as traders grew hopeful that shipping would eventually resume in the Strait

Oil prices settle lower on hopes for smoother shipping in Strait of Hormuz
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Wall Street climbs, oil slides as investors bet on AI growth over Middle East tensions

Stocks climbed and oil prices slipped somewhat as investors retained AI-related enthusiasm and shrugged off the ongoing dispute between the U.S. and

Wall Street climbs, oil slides as investors bet on AI growth over Middle East tensions
Crime|Environment|Europe|World

Spanish wildfire victims burned in cars as roads turned into death traps

As a wildfire tore across the mountains towards them, panicked residents in rural Andalusian villages around Los Gallardos in southern Spain faced an

Spanish wildfire victims burned in cars as roads turned into death traps
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Wall Street ends higher as investors turn to earnings season

The S&P 500 rose to end just short of a record high on Friday, as a blockbuster Nasdaq debut of South Korea's SK Hynix fueled optimism about

Wall Street ends higher as investors turn to earnings season
Economy|Europe|Political|World

China can help end Ukraine war by pressuring Russia, U.S. Senator Graham says

China could play a decisive role in pressuring Russia towards peace talks, helping end its war in Ukraine, U.S.

China can help end Ukraine war by pressuring Russia, U.S. Senator Graham says
Sports|World

Scottie Scheffler misses the cut for the first time in 4 years

Scottie Scheffler has his first weekend off in nearly four years

Scottie Scheffler misses the cut for the first time in 4 years
Entertainment|Sports|World

Unbeaten Spain’s hunt for the World Cup runs into a suddenly dangerous Belgium

Unbeaten Spain’s hunt for the World Cup runs into a suddenly dangerous Belgium

Unbeaten Spain’s hunt for the World Cup runs into a suddenly dangerous Belgium
Crime|Political|World

Israel shared intelligence with US of Iranian plot to assassinate Trump, sources say

Israel shared intelligence with US of Iranian plot to assassinate Trump, sources say

Israel shared intelligence with US of Iranian plot to assassinate Trump, sources say
Environment|Health|Science|World

Victims of Spanish wildfires killed while trying to escape along river bed ‘trap’

Victims of Spanish wildfires killed while trying to escape along river bed ‘trap’

Victims of Spanish wildfires killed while trying to escape along river bed ‘trap’
Crime|US|World

Federal task force designed to make Memphis safer faces scrutiny after two deadly shootings by law enforcement in one week

Federal task force designed to make Memphis safer faces scrutiny after two deadly shootings by law enforcement in one week

Federal task force designed to make Memphis safer faces scrutiny after two deadly shootings by law enforcement in one week
Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|Technology|World

Shein finally wins China's approval for Hong Kong IPO, in third attempt to go public

Fast-fashion retailer Shein won approval for its long-awaited Hong Kong IPO on Friday, a notice posted on the China Securities

Shein finally wins China's approval for Hong Kong IPO, in third attempt to go public
Asia|Environment|World

Northern China braces for heavy rains as Bavi nears

Localities across northern China are bracing for heavy rains, shutting parks and lowering water levels in reservoirs, as the powerful Typhoon Bavi continued to send

Northern China braces for heavy rains as Bavi nears
Election|Science|Technology|World

Meta AI image detector fails to identify some of its own cropped AI images, Reuters analysis finds

A new AI detection tool from Meta, which the tech company previewed this week alongside the launch of its image-generation model, Muse Image, failed

Meta AI image detector fails to identify some of its own cropped AI images, Reuters analysis finds
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Man arrested on suspicion of murdering former UK minister Ann Widdecombe

British police arrested a man on Friday on suspicion of murdering Ann Widdecombe, after the 78-year-old former government minister and

Man arrested on suspicion of murdering former UK minister Ann Widdecombe
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

US senators say agreement reached with Trump on Russia sanctions bill

Four U.S. senators said on Friday that they had reached agreement with the Trump administration to move forward with updated

US senators say agreement reached with Trump on Russia sanctions bill
Europe|Sports|World

Belgian rider Merlier wins stage 7 as Tour favorite Pogacar keeps the yellow jersey

Belgian rider Tim Merlier won the seventh stage of the Tour de France in a sprint finish while race favorite Tadej Pogacar kept the leader’s yellow jersey

Belgian rider Merlier wins stage 7 as Tour favorite Pogacar keeps the yellow jersey
Business|Crime|World

Maine detective honored by South Korean consulate for solving 11-year-old cold case

Maine detective honored by South Korean consulate for solving 11-year-old cold case

Maine detective honored by South Korean consulate for solving 11-year-old cold case
Political|US|World

Iran has asked to continue talks and the US agreed, Trump says

President Donald Trump on Friday said the United States had agreed to talks with Iran after Tehran asked to continue negotiations, while stressing that the June ceasefire between

Iran has asked to continue talks and the US agreed, Trump says
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Shein's secretive founder Sky Xu faces biggest public test with Hong Kong IPO

Shein's high-profile stock market listing may force its secretive founder and CEO, Sky Xu, to finally come out of the shadows

Shein's secretive founder Sky Xu faces biggest public test with Hong Kong IPO
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Namibia secures China deals on infrastructure, mining and energy with state visit

China on Friday said it would step up cooperation with Namibia in the Southern African state's energy, farming, infrastructure, and minerals sectors during

Namibia secures China deals on infrastructure, mining and energy with state visit
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Yen climbs as Japan considers nudging pension funds into domestic assets

The yen strengthened on Friday and was poised for its biggest daily percentage gain in more than a week after Japan said it plans to encourage

Yen climbs as Japan considers nudging pension funds into domestic assets
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Trump's promise on Patriots will take time, leaving Ukraine facing tough choices

A pledge by President Donald Trump to allow Kyiv to produce U.S.

Trump's promise on Patriots will take time, leaving Ukraine facing tough choices
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Baker Hughes wins conditional EU nod for $13.6 billion Chart deal

U.S. oilfield services ‌firm Baker Hughes BKR.O secured EU antitrust approval on Friday for its $13.6 billion acquisition of Chart Industries GTLS.N after

Baker Hughes wins conditional EU nod for $13.6 billion Chart deal
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

A 300-year-old bonfire tradition in Northern Ireland has turned its flames on Muslims

A 300-year-old bonfire tradition in Northern Ireland has turned its flames on Muslims

A 300-year-old bonfire tradition in Northern Ireland has turned its flames on Muslims
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology|World

German automakers hit by sharp China sales drop in second quarter

German carmakers' sales collapsed further in China during the second quarter, as a protracted slowdown in the world's biggest auto market cranked up the

German automakers hit by sharp China sales drop in second quarter
Business|Technology|World

Turkey says it hopes to achieve result on lifting U.S. sanctions soon

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Friday that Turkey hopes to achieve a result on lifting U.S. sanctions and its desire to purchase F-35 fighter jets soon, adding there

Turkey says it hopes to achieve result on lifting U.S. sanctions soon
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Carmakers broadly win first round in UK lawsuits over diesel emissions

Some of the world's biggest carmakers largely won the first stage of a major legal battle on Friday over claims that their diesel vehicles were fitted with

Carmakers broadly win first round in UK lawsuits over diesel emissions
Business|Crime|Health|Technology|World

Shopify tells users to remove vapes from online stores

Shopify has told customers using its web-hosting services to remove vape products from their online stores, according to a notice seen by Reuters and

Shopify tells users to remove vapes from online stores
Crime|Europe|World

Ukraine wants joint investigation in Monaco bomb case, top prosecutor says

Ukraine's Prosecutor General said he held consultations with his Monaco counterpart on Friday as authorities are looking into a high-profile bombing targeting a Ukrainian-

Ukraine wants joint investigation in Monaco bomb case, top prosecutor says
Election|Political|US|World

Donald Trump ousts election commission members in latest push to reshape US voting process

President Donald Trump has ousted members of a bipartisan federal election commission charged with assisting state and local elections officials

Donald Trump ousts election commission members in latest push to reshape US voting process
Crime|Health|Lifestyle|Travel|World

California woman shot during attempted carjacking in Mexico

California woman shot during attempted carjacking in Mexico

California woman shot during attempted carjacking in Mexico
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump will let bipartisan housing bill become law without signing in protest over GOP voter ID law

President Donald Trump has chosen not to sign a sweeping housing affordability bill on Friday, in protest of Congress not approving a strict voter ID bill that does not have enough support to pass

Trump will let bipartisan housing bill become law without signing in protest over GOP voter ID law
Technology|Travel|World

Passenger sucked out of airplane ‘to his shoulders’ after window breaks

Passenger sucked out of airplane ‘to his shoulders’ after window breaks

Passenger sucked out of airplane ‘to his shoulders’ after window breaks
Business|Entertainment|Political|Sports|US|World

Pentagon says suspension lifted for South Carolina helicopter pilots following July 4 beach event

Eight South Carolina National Guard helicopter pilots have returned to flying duties after a suspension that followed a low flight over the state's beaches during a July 4 event

Pentagon says suspension lifted for South Carolina helicopter pilots following July 4 beach event
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Skoda Auto says it is not directly impacted by VW overhaul plans

Skoda Auto, the Czech unit of Volkswagen, does not expect any direct impact from the parent company's overhaul plan to cut capacity and model lines, the company said on

Skoda Auto says it is not directly impacted by VW overhaul plans
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Countries must reject Iran efforts to control Hormuz, UN agency document says

Countries should reject efforts by Iran to impose sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran's "unilateral decision" to create a body to control

Countries must reject Iran efforts to control Hormuz, UN agency document says
Business|Economy|World

Ukraine unveils new 2,000 hryvnia bill as war drives demand for cash

Ukraine's central bank announced plans on Friday to release a new 2,000-hryvnia bill, which will be its largest denomination, in a bid to ease cash

Ukraine unveils new 2,000 hryvnia bill as war drives demand for cash
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Shein could aim for September or October IPO in Hong Kong, source says

Fast-fashion retailer Shein is likely to aim for its Hong Kong initial public offering in September or October, said a source familiar with the situation, after the company won

Shein could aim for September or October IPO in Hong Kong, source says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Wall St opens steady ahead of SK Hynix listing; Middle East in focus

Wall Street indexes steadied at open on Friday, as investors awaited the highly anticipated Nasdaq debut of South Korean chip bellwether SK Hynix, while the latest escalations in

Wall St opens steady ahead of SK Hynix listing; Middle East in focus
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Georgian opposition politician sentenced to 13 years on terrorism charge

A Georgian opposition politician was sentenced to 13 years in prison on Friday after being convicted on a terrorism charge for attempting to set fire to a court building

Georgian opposition politician sentenced to 13 years on terrorism charge
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|World

Hungary's government submits bill to set up anti-corruption office

Hungary's government submitted a bill to parliament on Friday to create an anti-corruption office, fulfilling a pledge by Prime Minister Peter Magyar for an independent

Hungary's government submits bill to set up anti-corruption office
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump says he will not sign 'big yawn' bipartisan housing bill

U.S.

Trump says he will not sign 'big yawn' bipartisan housing bill
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Qatari delegation is in Iran, aims to boost mediation role, Tasnim news agency says

A Qatari delegation visited Iran on Friday in what is believed to be an effort by Doha to consolidate its role as a mediator after a recent escalation in hostilities in the Gulf,

Qatari delegation is in Iran, aims to boost mediation role, Tasnim news agency says
Crime|Europe|Political|World

UK loses case over asylum seeker rejections linked to migrant deal with France

Britain acted unlawfully by removing asylum seekers' right to challenge decisions rejecting their claim to be a victim of trafficking, London's High Court ruled on Friday.

UK loses case over asylum seeker rejections linked to migrant deal with France
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Spain's High Court widens graft inquiry to include PM's close ally

Spain's High Court placed Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's former chief of staff and postmaster general under investigation on Friday as part of a wide-ranging corruption

Spain's High Court widens graft inquiry to include PM's close ally
Business|Economy|Health|Political|World

How the absence of Iran's new supreme leader is becoming a liability for the Islamic Republic

By Parisa Hafezi and Angus McDowall DUBAI, July 10 - The whereabouts of Mojtaba Khamenei have been a mystery to Iranians and the rest of the world alike since his appointment as supreme leader a week

How the absence of Iran's new supreme leader is becoming a liability for the Islamic Republic
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

South Korea, Taiwan lead $46 billion emerging market equity exodus in June

A sharp retreat from tech-heavy equities in South Korea and Taiwan fuelled net emerging market stock outflows of $46.1 billion from foreign investor

South Korea, Taiwan lead $46 billion emerging market equity exodus in June
Political|Science|Technology|World

A US license could let Ukraine produce Patriot missiles, but it won’t be simple or quick

U.S. President Donald Trump’s pledge to give Ukraine a license to produce Patriot air-defense systems could mark a major breakthrough for Kyiv

A US license could let Ukraine produce Patriot missiles, but it won’t be simple or quick
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump says he won’t sign housing bill that’s set to become law at midnight

Trump says he won’t sign housing bill that’s set to become law at midnight

Trump says he won’t sign housing bill that’s set to become law at midnight
Environment|Europe|World

Twelve people killed as firefighters battle ‘the most devastating fire to date’ in Spain

At least 12 people have died as massive wildfires sweep through Andalusia’s Costa de Almería, forcing evacuations and drawing hundreds of emergency workers into a desperate battle against the flames.

Twelve people killed as firefighters battle ‘the most devastating fire to date’ in Spain
Crime|Education|Lifestyle|World

Many US Jewish adults have experienced assault or harassment over the past year, AP-NORC poll finds

A new AP-NORC poll finds that many Jewish Americans feel unsafe in the United States, with a majority saying they feel less safe than they did before Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel

Many US Jewish adults have experienced assault or harassment over the past year, AP-NORC poll finds
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

NATO leaders came to Turkey to discuss security. Erdogan gave them each an engraved revolver

Western leaders came to Turkey to discuss security in an increasingly perilous world

NATO leaders came to Turkey to discuss security. Erdogan gave them each an engraved revolver
Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World

In any language: English speakers are tuning into World Cup broadcasts in Spanish

Ashleigh Hallam teaches English at her local library in Indiana

In any language: English speakers are tuning into World Cup broadcasts in Spanish
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Facebook and Instagram’s ‘addictive design’ may violate European law, EU Commission finds

Facebook and Instagram’s ‘addictive design’ may violate European law, EU Commission finds

Facebook and Instagram’s ‘addictive design’ may violate European law, EU Commission finds
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Wall Street banks rule on staff betting on prediction markets, sources say

Wall Street banks have added rules on prediction-market betting to their employee codes of conduct, with some barring employees from bets on contracts linked to financial markets

Wall Street banks rule on staff betting on prediction markets, sources say
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Investors to grapple with packed week of earnings, CPI, Iran headlines

An eventful coming week of economic data, corporate earnings reports and Middle East developments will test a resilient U.S. stock market that has

Investors to grapple with packed week of earnings, CPI, Iran headlines
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Philippine Air to order 15 Boeing 787-10 and nine Airbus A350-1000

Philippine Airlines (PAL) is poised to order 15 Boeing 787-10 aircraft and nine Airbus A350-1000 jets, marking its first Boeing purchase

Philippine Air to order 15 Boeing 787-10 and nine Airbus A350-1000
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Greece arrests two over deadly 2010 protest fire-bombing

Greek police said they had arrested two people over a 2010 arson attack that killed three workers trapped inside a bank building in Athens during a massive general strike

Greece arrests two over deadly 2010 protest fire-bombing
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Global equity fund inflows surge to three-week high on AI optimism

Global equity funds attracted their largest weekly inflow in three weeks in the week to July 8, as strong demand for AI-linked technology products and cooling expectations for

Global equity fund inflows surge to three-week high on AI optimism
Crime|Environment|Europe|Health|World

Twelve killed, 23 missing in one of Spain's deadliest wildfires

At least 12 people died attempting to flee a wildfire in southern Spain and 23 were missing, officials said

Twelve killed, 23 missing in one of Spain's deadliest wildfires
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Canada's economy posts modest job gains in June, unemployment rate dips

Canada's economy added a net of 18,200 jobs in June and the unemployment rate edged down to 6.5%, data showed on Friday, slightly beating estimates and

Canada's economy posts modest job gains in June, unemployment rate dips
Education|Opinion|Political|Travel|World

As the country turns 250, retired judges hit the road to defend judicial independence

A group of retired federal and state judges has been barnstorming through Ohio and Pennsylvania on the nation's 250th anniversary to defend judicial independence and bolster the rule of law

As the country turns 250, retired judges hit the road to defend judicial independence
Science|Technology|World

Elon Musk’s plans refer to an idea conceived in the 1960s. What is the Kardashev scale?

Elon Musk’s plans refer to an idea conceived in the 1960s. What is the Kardashev scale?

Elon Musk’s plans refer to an idea conceived in the 1960s. What is the Kardashev scale?
Opinion|Sports|Technology|World

Soccer-Mission creep: FIFA's embrace of technology backfires in controversy-riven World Cup

If FIFA President Gianni Infantino imagined his embrace of technology might finally put an end to disputes over refereeing decisions, the World Cup would

Soccer-Mission creep: FIFA's embrace of technology backfires in controversy-riven World Cup
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel|World

As Europe bakes, Eurostar orders trains that can cope with 55C heat

As Europe bakes, Eurostar orders trains that can cope with 55C heat

As Europe bakes, Eurostar orders trains that can cope with 55C heat
Economy|Environment|World

IEA cuts Russian oil output forecasts on Ukrainian attacks

Russian oil output will decline by about 3% to 8.9 million barrels per day this year because of Ukrainian drone attacks on energy infrastructure, the International Energy

IEA cuts Russian oil output forecasts on Ukrainian attacks
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BOJ may raise growth forecast, maintain vigilance to inflation risk, sources say

The Bank of Japan may revise up its economic growth forecast for fiscal 2026 and keep its focus on the risk of an inflation overshoot as

BOJ may raise growth forecast, maintain vigilance to inflation risk, sources say
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Italy industrial output ends three-month positive streak with May fall

Italian industrial output fell by more than expected in May, with a 0.3% month-on-month drop, official data showed on Friday, in a renewed sign of weakness for manufacturing

Italy industrial output ends three-month positive streak with May fall
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Japan's pension pivot puts Abe-era outpouring of capital in reverse

Japan is calling its capital home, a move investors say will ripple across markets, could finally lift the yen and send money into the

Japan's pension pivot puts Abe-era outpouring of capital in reverse
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|World

Volkswagen deliveries suffer biggest drop since 2022 on China slump

Volkswagen reported an 8.6% fall in global vehicle deliveries in the second quarter on Friday, the steepest quarterly decline in four years, as a sharp downturn in

Volkswagen deliveries suffer biggest drop since 2022 on China slump
Business|Political|World

Xi urges China, North Korea to keep 'strategic resolve' amid global turmoil

Chinese President Xi Jinping urged China and North Korea to maintain "strategic resolve" amid a turbulent global environment and speed up implementation of

Xi urges China, North Korea to keep 'strategic resolve' amid global turmoil
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|World

Volkswagen sales plunge as German automaker lays out plan to slash number of brands

Volkswagen has reported weak sales numbers, with a significant drop in China

Volkswagen sales plunge as German automaker lays out plan to slash number of brands
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

SoftBank, PayPay in talks to invest in Seven & i, Bloomberg reports

SoftBank Corp and mobile payments operator PayPay are in talks to invest in retail giant Seven & i Holdings, Bloomberg News reported on Friday.

SoftBank, PayPay in talks to invest in Seven & i, Bloomberg reports
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Andy Burnham poised to become Britain's next PM after most Labour lawmakers support him

Andy Burnham is on the brink of becoming Britain's next prime minister after an overwhelming show of support from Labour lawmakers left him all but certain to replace Keir

Andy Burnham poised to become Britain's next PM after most Labour lawmakers support him
Africa|Economy|Environment|Health|MidEast|Political|Science|World

Sudan's cholera outbreak may get worse due to conflict and rains, WHO warns

A cholera outbreak in Sudan could get worse as war, displacement and the onset of the rainy season threaten to exacerbate a humanitarian crisis in the

Sudan's cholera outbreak may get worse due to conflict and rains, WHO warns
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Lather, rinse, retaliate

From the Editor Hello Morning Bid readers!

Lather, rinse, retaliate
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Kremlin says Russia is in touch with Turkey on fate of Russian S-400 missiles

The Kremlin said on Friday that Russia was in touch with Turkey about the fate of Russian S-400 missile systems which Ankara owns after a news outlet reported that Turkey

Kremlin says Russia is in touch with Turkey on fate of Russian S-400 missiles
Business|Health|Technology|World

EU tells Instagram, Facebook to change addictive features or risk fines

The EU charged Meta Platforms' Instagram and Facebook on Friday with breaching its tech rules, with regulators targeting features they say are designed to

EU tells Instagram, Facebook to change addictive features or risk fines
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Thai court to consider damages sought by crew of ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz

Thailand's Labour Court on Friday accepted a petition from three Thai sailors seeking damages after a deadly attack on their cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz in March,

Thai court to consider damages sought by crew of ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz
Environment|Health|Science|World

Congo Ebola outbreak still spreading largely undetected, WHO official says

Four out of every five new Ebola cases in parts of Democratic Republic of Congo have no known link to existing patients, a senior World Health

Congo Ebola outbreak still spreading largely undetected, WHO official says
Europe|Political|World

Rutte, Zelenskiy to attend Ukraine 'Coalition of the Willing' meeting, Elysee says

NATO chief Mark Rutte and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will join Monday's "Coalition of the Willing" meeting in Paris to support Ukraine, the French presidency

Rutte, Zelenskiy to attend Ukraine 'Coalition of the Willing' meeting, Elysee says
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

UK to regulate cloud service providers Microsoft, Google and others to protect financial stability

Britain has designated cloud service providers Microsoft, Google, Amazon and Oracle as critical third-party suppliers to its financial sector, bringing them under direct

UK to regulate cloud service providers Microsoft, Google and others to protect financial stability
Arts|Travel|World

Dead-of-night operation brings famed Bayeux Tapestry back to Britain after nearly 1,000 years

Dead-of-night operation brings famed Bayeux Tapestry back to Britain after nearly 1,000 years

Dead-of-night operation brings famed Bayeux Tapestry back to Britain after nearly 1,000 years
Europe|Health|Technology|World

EU demands Facebook and Instagram dismantle design features it calls addictive for users

The European Union is accusing Meta of breaching social media laws by designing Facebook and Instagram to be addictive

EU demands Facebook and Instagram dismantle design features it calls addictive for users
Business|Economy|World

Quills and conflict: How protection in the Strait of Hormuz is bought and sold

Quills and conflict: How protection in the Strait of Hormuz is bought and sold

Quills and conflict: How protection in the Strait of Hormuz is bought and sold
Interview|MidEast|World

Netanyahu warns Trump: Turkey is 'not exactly a model ally'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told CNN's Dana Bash that despite President Donald Trump's friendship with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his newfound willingness to sell them advanced F-35 fighter jets, the country is not a 'friendly state to the United States.'

Netanyahu warns Trump: Turkey is 'not exactly a model ally'
Crime|Health|Political|World

Child’s rape and murder in India sparks mob and police killings

Child’s rape and murder in India sparks mob and police killings

Child’s rape and murder in India sparks mob and police killings
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Europe|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

One million women lose aid access due to funding cuts, UN Women says

At least one million women and girls have lost access to life-saving support within the last year due to global donor aid cuts, a new United Nations

One million women lose aid access due to funding cuts, UN Women says
Business|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Three arrested over firebombings of homes linked to Greek ruling party

Greece’s counter-terrorism police arrested three people on Friday over a string of firebombings at homes of people linked with the governing party which killed a woman last

Three arrested over firebombings of homes linked to Greek ruling party
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Audi half-year deliveries fall on China competition, US tariffs

Audi, German carmaker Volkswagen's premium brand, reported on Friday a 7% year-on-year fall in global deliveries during the first half of the year, as competition in China and U.S.

Audi half-year deliveries fall on China competition, US tariffs
Business|Science|Technology|World

China successfully tests sea-based rocket booster recovery system

China on Friday successfully tested an experimental rocket retrieval system using a net attached to a sea platform, state media reported, in the hope of breaking U.S.

China successfully tests sea-based rocket booster recovery system
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Chips, banks and volatility

The results season is kicking off with the world's largest chipmaker and key U.S. banks reporting, while data out of the U.S. and China will give a fresh perspective on the state

Chips, banks and volatility
Health|Science|World

Philippines reports bird flu outbreak among backyard birds, WOAH says

The Philippines has reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu among backyard birds in its Oriental Mindoro province, the World Organisation for Animal Health (

Philippines reports bird flu outbreak among backyard birds, WOAH says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

SK Hynix's US listing sparks rush of single-stock ETF filings

At least 10 fund managers, including major issuers Direxion and ProShares, have filed registrations to list single-stock exchange-traded funds

SK Hynix's US listing sparks rush of single-stock ETF filings
Asia|Business|Environment|Travel|World

Japan's southwestern islands on high alert as powerful Typhoon Bavi approaches

A large and powerful typhoon approached a remote chain of islands in Japan's southwest on Friday, prompting authorities to

Japan's southwestern islands on high alert as powerful Typhoon Bavi approaches
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Japan's GPIF holds about $931 billion in foreign assets

Japan is steering its Government Pension Investment Fund, the world's biggest pension fund, to boost investment in domestic assets, Finance

Japan's GPIF holds about $931 billion in foreign assets
Business|Economy|Environment|World

A decade after historic ruling, Philippine fishermen say driven away from disputed shoal by China

The Philippines may have won a landmark victory against China's claims in the South China Sea 10 years ago, but today local

A decade after historic ruling, Philippine fishermen say driven away from disputed shoal by China
Africa|Political|World

Senegal's top court calls parliament-backed reform 'unconstitutional'

Senegal's top court has struck down changes to the country's constitution that would have altered the balance of power in government, ruling against an amendment adopted by

Senegal's top court calls parliament-backed reform 'unconstitutional'
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

French tycoon Niel becomes Vodafone's top shareholder in $6 billion deal

PARIS/DUBAI - French billionaire Xavier Niel is set to become Vodafone Group's largest shareholder, after UAE telecoms group e&

French tycoon Niel becomes Vodafone's top shareholder in $6 billion deal
Asia|Crime|Economy|Health|Political|World

Sri Lanka moves to address prison overcrowding after riot kills 28

Sri Lanka's efforts to reduce prison overcrowding by reopening a colonial jail and recruiting more staff after a deadly riot left 28 people dead need 

Sri Lanka moves to address prison overcrowding after riot kills 28
Business|Economy|World

BMW deliveries slide in Q2, as sales in China drop nearly a third

BMW reported a 4.9% decline in global vehicle deliveries in the second quarter on Friday, hit by a sharp drop in sales in China.

BMW deliveries slide in Q2, as sales in China drop nearly a third
Science|Technology|World

China takes a page from SpaceX and recaptures the first stage of a rocket to reuse it

China has successfully recaptured the first stage of a rocket after a launch, marking a breakthrough for its space program

China takes a page from SpaceX and recaptures the first stage of a rocket to reuse it
Health|US|World

McConnell was loaded into ambulance on a stretcher, according to eyewitness and new video

McConnell was loaded into ambulance on a stretcher, according to eyewitness and new video

McConnell was loaded into ambulance on a stretcher, according to eyewitness and new video
Arts|Europe|Travel|World

The Bayeux Tapestry is at the British Museum after a secret journey from France

The Bayeux Tapestry has returned to England for the first time in nearly 1,000 years

The Bayeux Tapestry is at the British Museum after a secret journey from France
Business|Economy|Finance|World

EU regulators hit US wall in quest for private credit data

European financial supervisors seeking a clearer picture of banks' exposure to private credit markets are running into resistance from the U.S.

EU regulators hit US wall in quest for private credit data
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

ECB is back to square one as US-Iran war resumes

The European Central Bank is back to square one in its fight against high inflation in the euro zone after new hostilities between the U.S. and Iran caused energy prices to rise

ECB is back to square one as US-Iran war resumes
Business|Economy|Europe|World

French inflation rises 2.0% in June

Consumer prices in France rose 2.0% year-on-year in June on an EU-harmonised basis, statistics office INSEE said on Friday, confirming a preliminary reading published earlier this

French inflation rises 2.0% in June
Crime|Europe|World

What is Islamic State, the group linked to this week's Damascus bombs?

Preliminary investigations into the cell behind Tuesday's bombings in Damascus, near a hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron spent the night,

What is Islamic State, the group linked to this week's Damascus bombs?
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Replica of mosque set alight on Northern Ireland bonfire

A replica of a mosque was set alight on a bonfire in a pro-British town near Belfast on Thursday night before police had a chance to remove what they

Replica of mosque set alight on Northern Ireland bonfire
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Bangladesh's Hasina plans December return with party colleagues to surrender

By Krishna N.

Bangladesh's Hasina plans December return with party colleagues to surrender
Crime|Europe|Technology|World

Russia evades Ukraine electrical substation defences with small, unjammable drones

Russia has been using small drones flown via fibre-optic cables to bypass Ukrainian defences and damage high-voltage electricity substations in the frontline

Russia evades Ukraine electrical substation defences with small, unjammable drones
Economy|Education|Environment|World

UNESCO urges wider use of debt-for-education swaps

UNESCO has urged governments and international lenders to expand debt-for-education swaps to help tackle a worsening education financing crisis, warning that

UNESCO urges wider use of debt-for-education swaps
Business|Economy|Technology|World

European shares muted on AI valuation concerns; Middle East tensions linger

European shares were muted on Friday as broader gains were largely offset by declines in technology stocks while investors assessed renewed Middle East tensions that put the

European shares muted on AI valuation concerns; Middle East tensions linger
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Inside Israel's push to clear sea munitions, part of global push to protect waters

Israel has launched a project aimed at clearing part of the seas to give beach space back to the population

Inside Israel's push to clear sea munitions, part of global push to protect waters
Science|Technology|World

China reports reusable rocket breakthrough as it vies to catch up with the US

China reports reusable rocket breakthrough as it vies to catch up with the US

China reports reusable rocket breakthrough as it vies to catch up with the US
Asia|Business|Crime|MidEast|World

Seafarers attacked in the Strait of Hormuz sue shipping company in Thailand

Three former crew members of a Thai cargo ship struck in the Strait of Hormuz in March have filed a lawsuit against the vessel’s operator

Seafarers attacked in the Strait of Hormuz sue shipping company in Thailand
Asia|Crime|Political|World

A shoe factory fire that killed 28 highlights China's persisting worker safety risks

Authorities are investigating a blaze at a shoe factory in southeastern China's Fujian province that killed 28 people, raising renewed concern over worker safety

A shoe factory fire that killed 28 highlights China's persisting worker safety risks
Africa|Business|Crime|Economy|World

Anti-migrant protests risk economic blowback for South Africa

Frustrations over unemployment, crime and years of weak growth are driving South Africa's anti-migrant protests.

Anti-migrant protests risk economic blowback for South Africa
Asia|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

ASEAN to discuss engagement with Myanmar at special meeting, Philippines says

An upcoming meeting between foreign ministers of the Southeast Asian grouping ASEAN and their counterpart from Myanmar will tackle the country's civil war and its

ASEAN to discuss engagement with Myanmar at special meeting, Philippines says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Japan signals massive pension shift to domestic assets, sparking rally in yen, bonds

Japan's finance minister said on Friday the government aims to steer the country's vast state pension funds to "substantially" increase

Japan signals massive pension shift to domestic assets, sparking rally in yen, bonds
Australia|Health|Science|World

Australia confirms first H5N1 bird flu case in local seabird

Australia on Friday confirmed the first case of the deadly H5N1 bird flu virus in a local seabird, raising concerns that the disease is beginning to

Australia confirms first H5N1 bird flu case in local seabird
Arts|Entertainment|World

Community screenings help a movie set during an Indian insurgency bypass censorship

Sikh organizations and local activists are organizing community screenings in India’s northern Punjab state of a movie set during its bloody insurgency

Community screenings help a movie set during an Indian insurgency bypass censorship
Health|Political|Science|World

Millions who rely on US-funded HIV/AIDS programs face uncertainty as financial cliff looms

Millions who rely on US-funded HIV/AIDS programs face uncertainty as financial cliff looms

Millions who rely on US-funded HIV/AIDS programs face uncertainty as financial cliff looms
Asia|Environment|World

Typhoon Bavi takes aim at China as Taiwan's capital shuts schools

A powerful typhoon is heading toward China's east coast

Typhoon Bavi takes aim at China as Taiwan's capital shuts schools
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Japan calling capital home

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Japanese markets got a shot in the arm after the government indicated it wants the country's state pension funds to increase

Japan calling capital home
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Mexican man killed in Houston ICE shooting was not the target of operation, lawmaker says

A Texas congresswoman says a Mexican man living in the U.S. who was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent was not the person federal authorities had been targeting in a Houston operation

Mexican man killed in Houston ICE shooting was not the target of operation, lawmaker says
Asia|Environment|Health|World

Torrential rains bring devastating floods to a Chinese city – and a snake invasion

Torrential rains bring devastating floods to a Chinese city – and a snake invasion

Torrential rains bring devastating floods to a Chinese city – and a snake invasion
Election|Political|US|World

Trump fires Election Assistance Commission members ahead of midterms

U.S.

Trump fires Election Assistance Commission members ahead of midterms
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Japan's wholesale inflation spikes as fuel costs, weak yen bite

Japan's wholesale inflation accelerated in June at the fastest pace in more than three years and the government brushed aside market concern over political

Japan's wholesale inflation spikes as fuel costs, weak yen bite
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Japan encourages GPIF to boost domestic investment

Japan is seeking to encourage its Government Pension Investment Fund, the world's biggest pension fund, to boost investment in domestic assets, Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama

Japan encourages GPIF to boost domestic investment
Crime|Political|US|World

DOJ sues Maryland, alleges state policies interfere with immigration crackdown

The U.S.

DOJ sues Maryland, alleges state policies interfere with immigration crackdown
Political|World

US and Iran exchange intensifying fire across Mideast, threatening ceasefire deal

The United States has launched new airstrikes against Iran, and Tehran responded by targeting Gulf countries

US and Iran exchange intensifying fire across Mideast, threatening ceasefire deal
Africa|Economy|Environment|Health|World

Africa secures $900 million in new clean cooking commitments

African countries have secured $900 million in new financial commitments to expand access to clean cooking

Africa secures $900 million in new clean cooking commitments
Election|Political|US|World

Trump fires Election Assistance Commission leaders

Trump fires Election Assistance Commission leaders

Trump fires Election Assistance Commission leaders
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Fast Retailing shares slide in Tokyo after Uniqlo operator's results, yen warning

Shares in the Japanese owner of clothing brand Uniqlo slid sharply on Friday after the company raised its profit forecast but warned about

Fast Retailing shares slide in Tokyo after Uniqlo operator's results, yen warning
Health|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Tofu vendor delivers much more than healthy food to an east Tokyo neighborhood

Akiko Sugaya wheels a cart through the alley-like streets of eastern Tokyo selling tofu, the protein-rich staple favored in much of Asia

Tofu vendor delivers much more than healthy food to an east Tokyo neighborhood
Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

Iran’s supreme leader missed his father’s momentous funeral – now what?

Iran’s supreme leader missed his father’s momentous funeral – now what?

Iran’s supreme leader missed his father’s momentous funeral – now what?
Sports|World

Kylian Mbappé scores his 8th World Cup goal before leaving game with a 'slight' ankle injury

Kylian Mbappé shook off a missed penalty kick to score his eighth goal of the World Cup, helping France to beat Morocco 2-0 and reach the semifinals for the third time in a row

Kylian Mbappé scores his 8th World Cup goal before leaving game with a 'slight' ankle injury
Sports|World

Kylian Mbappé has a goal and an assist as France beats Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarterfinals

Kylian Mbappé had a goal and an assist after missing a first-half penalty kick, Ousmane Dembélé also scored and France beat Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarterfinals

Kylian Mbappé has a goal and an assist as France beats Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarterfinals
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Brazil police target executive linked to Banco Master's communication efforts

Brazil's Federal Police launched an operation targeting executive Thiago Miranda, who had been hired by banker Daniel Vorcaro to run a communications campaign in defense

Brazil police target executive linked to Banco Master's communication efforts
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Sudan army says US peace plan must call for full RSF withdrawal from cities, documents show

The Sudanese army has conditioned any broad acceptance of a U.S. proposal for ending the country's three-year-old civil war on the full withdrawal by the

Sudan army says US peace plan must call for full RSF withdrawal from cities, documents show
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Global EV demand rises again as Europe offsets China, U.S. weakness

Global demand for electric vehicles rose for a fourth straight month in June, driven by strong growth in Europe as sales weakened in China and North America,

Global EV demand rises again as Europe offsets China, U.S. weakness
Americas|Crime|Europe|Technology|World

Russian man pleads not guilty in US cyber espionage case

A Russian man whom U.S. prosecutors say previously worked for Russia's FSB intelligence agency pleaded not guilty on Thursday to a charge that he

Russian man pleads not guilty in US cyber espionage case
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|World

SK Hynix raises $26.5 billion in US offering after pricing ADRs at $149

South Korea's SK Hynix priced its American Depositary Receipts at $149 on Thursday raising about $26.5 billion, a U.S. regulatory

SK Hynix raises $26.5 billion in US offering after pricing ADRs at $149
Business|Environment|Health|Political|US|World

US House to vote on bill to make daylight saving time permanent

The U.S.

US House to vote on bill to make daylight saving time permanent
Crime|Political|Sports|World

Federal grand jury indicts 8 men over alleged plot to attack White House UFC event, DOJ says

A federal grand jury has indicted eight men over an alleged plot to attack the Ultimate Fighting Championship mixed martial arts event on the White

Federal grand jury indicts 8 men over alleged plot to attack White House UFC event, DOJ says
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Geopolitical shifts drive sovereign funds towards national priorities, study finds

Shifting geopolitical alliances are pushing sovereign wealth funds to place greater emphasis on strategic national priorities — from resilient

Geopolitical shifts drive sovereign funds towards national priorities, study finds
Economy|Political|World

Slain Iranian leader buried as successor remains out of sight

Iran's slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was buried in the country's holiest shrine, state media said early on Friday, after

Slain Iranian leader buried as successor remains out of sight
Crime|US|World

Suspect in Kirk killing expressed regret after shooting, roommate says

The former roommate of Tyler Robinson, who is accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk, told prosecutors that Robinson expressed regret a day after

Suspect in Kirk killing expressed regret after shooting, roommate says
Crime|Political|US|World

Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing said 'he wishes he hadn't done it,' roommate says in video

A video played in a Utah court reveals that the defendant in Charlie Kirk’s killing told his roommate “he wishes he hadn’t done it” the day after Kirk was shot in the neck while speaking to a crowd at Utah Valley University

Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing said 'he wishes he hadn't done it,' roommate says in video
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Lifestyle|Political|World

Mexican man fatally shot by ICE was not the target of Houston immigration operation, source says

Mexican man fatally shot by ICE was not the target of Houston immigration operation, source says

Mexican man fatally shot by ICE was not the target of Houston immigration operation, source says
Business|Economy|Political|World

The Latest: Trump spoke with Netanyahu about US ‘moves’ in the Persian Gulf

President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have spoken about Turkey as well as U.S. moves in the Persian Gulf

The Latest: Trump spoke with Netanyahu about US ‘moves’ in the Persian Gulf
Arts|World

Trump's plan for a triumphal arch in DC wins early approval from a key federal agency

President Donald Trump's plan to build a triumphal arch that would alter the Washington, D.C., skyline has won initial approval from a key federal agency

Trump's plan for a triumphal arch in DC wins early approval from a key federal agency
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Political|Sports|World

8 men indicted in planned drone and sniper attack on White House UFC cage-fighting show

Eight men have been indicted on murder and terrorism conspiracy charges for their alleged roles in a thwarted drone and sniper attack on the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White House in June

8 men indicted in planned drone and sniper attack on White House UFC cage-fighting show
Health|Science|World

Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite grows to more than 1,000 cases

Michigan is experiencing its largest outbreak of a parasitic infection that causes severe diarrhea

Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite grows to more than 1,000 cases
Sports|World

France books a spot in the World Cup semifinals with a convincing 2-0 win over Morocco

France books a spot in the World Cup semifinals with a convincing 2-0 win over Morocco

France books a spot in the World Cup semifinals with a convincing 2-0 win over Morocco
Political|Travel|US|World

South Florida's Palm Beach airport renamed President Donald J. Trump International

A South Florida airport has officially changed its name to the President Donald J

South Florida's Palm Beach airport renamed President Donald J. Trump International
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Zelenskiy says Patriot missile licences agreed with US at political level

Ukraine and the U.S. have reached a political agreement on licences for production of Patriot interceptors,

Zelenskiy says Patriot missile licences agreed with US at political level
Business|Economy|US|World

US ends probe into imported airplanes, parts without seeking new tariffs

The U.S.

US ends probe into imported airplanes, parts without seeking new tariffs
Crime|Political|US|World

New Mexico says US Justice Dept hindering probe of former Epstein ranch

New Mexico's top law enforcement official on Thursday accused the U.S.

New Mexico says US Justice Dept hindering probe of former Epstein ranch
Americas|Crime|Political|World

In Houston's 'Little Mexico,' an ICE shooting leaves scars

On Canal Street in Houston's East End, where taco trucks, tortillerias and Spanish-language signboards line the streets, neighbors are

In Houston's 'Little Mexico,' an ICE shooting leaves scars
Health|Science|World

Overcrowded shelters, lack of clean water pose health risks after Venezuela quakes, PAHO says

Disease outbreaks, poor sanitation, lack of access to clean water, and disruptions to basic medical care could pose the greatest health risks

Overcrowded shelters, lack of clean water pose health risks after Venezuela quakes, PAHO says
Asia|World

North Korea decides on measures to expand nuclear forces, KCNA reports

North Korea has decided on measures to strengthen its nuclear forces "quantitatively and qualitatively" as leader Kim Jong Un called for modernising its military, state

North Korea decides on measures to expand nuclear forces, KCNA reports
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Coinbase's top attorney who has led crypto's Washington fight to step down

Coinbase's chief legal officer, Paul Grewal, is stepping down after six years at the U.S. cryptocurrency exchange where he fought off a major lawsuit

Coinbase's top attorney who has led crypto's Washington fight to step down
Education|Political|World

US DOJ says Jersey City college prep school to end DEI admissions practices

The U.S.

US DOJ says Jersey City college prep school to end DEI admissions practices
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Health|Science|Technology|World

Wally Funk, aviation pioneer who was the oldest woman to travel into space, dies at 87

Wally Funk, an aviation pioneer who was the oldest woman to launch into space, has died

Wally Funk, aviation pioneer who was the oldest woman to travel into space, dies at 87
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Who will replace Platner on the Maine ballot? These Democrats are raising their hands

Democrats in Maine are beginning a sprint to nominate a new candidate for a pivotal U.S. Senate seat

Who will replace Platner on the Maine ballot? These Democrats are raising their hands
Business|Crime|Health|World

Dozens hurt after MTA bus crashes into several cars and FedEx building in Maryland: "Like a war scene"

Dozens hurt after MTA bus crashes into several cars and FedEx building in Maryland: "Like a war scene"

Dozens hurt after MTA bus crashes into several cars and FedEx building in Maryland: "Like a war scene"
Crime|World

Mexico to file complaints in US over ICE-related deaths of 17 Mexicans

Mexico to file complaints in US over ICE-related deaths of 17 Mexicans

Mexico to file complaints in US over ICE-related deaths of 17 Mexicans
Crime|Political|Sports|US|World

Former Olympian pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool damage case after Trump alleged vandalism

A former Olympic canoe racer has pleaded not guilty to deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

Former Olympian pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool damage case after Trump alleged vandalism
Economy|Environment|Health|World

Chronic illness and diarrhea surge in quake-hit Venezuelan communities as humanitarian crisis builds

Victims of last month's powerful earthquakes in Venezuela are flooding relief services

Chronic illness and diarrhea surge in quake-hit Venezuelan communities as humanitarian crisis builds
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Republican Sen. Grassley probing FBI Director Patel’s travel and spending

Republican Sen. Grassley probing FBI Director Patel’s travel and spending

Republican Sen. Grassley probing FBI Director Patel’s travel and spending
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Technology|World

Volkswagen to cut capacity, model lineup as it tries to tackle a historic crisis

Volkswagen plans to drastically cut its model lineup and further pare back capacity, as Europe's largest automaker considers a

Volkswagen to cut capacity, model lineup as it tries to tackle a historic crisis
Crime|World

Syria says preliminary probe links Damascus bomb cell to Islamic State

Preliminary investigations into the cell responsible for Tuesday's bombings in Damascus have shown it was affiliated with Islamic State, a senior Syrian security official said on

Syria says preliminary probe links Damascus bomb cell to Islamic State
Health|Political|US|World

Mitch McConnell's health absence a mystery with US Senate poised to return

The U.S.

Mitch McConnell's health absence a mystery with US Senate poised to return
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Travel|World

Vinci Airports expects slow traffic growth through year-end, remains bullish on Mexico

Vinci Airports, a subsidiary of France's VINCI Group, expects air traffic growth to slow through the end of the year as higher jet fuel prices and

Vinci Airports expects slow traffic growth through year-end, remains bullish on Mexico
Political|US|World

Skeptical US Democrats in Congress urge debate on Israel plans

A group of U.S. lawmakers is urging fellow Democrats to block military spending legislation until the Senate debates proposals to deepen ties with

Skeptical US Democrats in Congress urge debate on Israel plans
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Nasdaq ends sharply higher; chip surge offsets Iran worries

The Nasdaq ended sharply higher on Thursday, as Micron Technology fueled a rally in chip stocks that eclipsed fears that renewed U.S. and Iranian

Nasdaq ends sharply higher; chip surge offsets Iran worries
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

Stocks recover losses, and oil prices ease as calm returns to financial markets worldwide

Stocks rose, and oil prices eased as financial markets calmed a day after President Donald Trump raised doubts about the temporary truce in the war with Iran

Stocks recover losses, and oil prices ease as calm returns to financial markets worldwide
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Andreessen, Chetty among leaders of Fed's new task forces evaluating operations

Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen, economist Raj Chetty and former Bank of England governor Mervyn King are among a slate of names released by the Federal Reserve Thursday that will help develop recommended changes to the central bank’s operations

Andreessen, Chetty among leaders of Fed's new task forces evaluating operations
Arts|Sports|Technology|Travel|World

LA uses World Cup to show off upgraded public transit and test plans to hold car-free Olympics

Los Angeles officials have urged fans to chose public transit over driving during the 2026 FIFA World Cup

LA uses World Cup to show off upgraded public transit and test plans to hold car-free Olympics
Crime|Health|World

Jailed American Robert Gilman taken to Russian hospital, newspaper reports

Former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman, who is serving a long prison sentence in Russia, has been admitted to a hospital, Kommersant newspaper reported on Thursday.

Jailed American Robert Gilman taken to Russian hospital, newspaper reports
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Fed's Perli reiterates flexible path of reserve management buying

By Michael S.

Fed's Perli reiterates flexible path of reserve management buying
Americas|Business|Crime|World

Mexico to file criminal complaints in US over deaths of Mexicans in immigration enforcement

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Thursday that her government plans to file criminal complaints in the U.S.

Mexico to file criminal complaints in US over deaths of Mexicans in immigration enforcement
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

French central bank revises growth forecast higher despite heatwave disruption

French economic growth strengthened in the second quarter as activity increased in June across industry and rebounded in services and construction, the Bank of France said on

French central bank revises growth forecast higher despite heatwave disruption
Arts|Business|Entertainment|World

iHeart agrees to resolve US probe into airplay practices

   IHeartMedia resolved a Federal Communications Commission probe into allegations its radio stations pressured artists to perform at station-hosted music shows or

iHeart agrees to resolve US probe into airplay practices
Crime|Political|World

Costa Rica's new president clashes with judiciary over tackling drug violence

A fierce standoff between Costa Rica's recently elected President Laura Fernandez and the country's judiciary is stalling a coordinated state response to

Costa Rica's new president clashes with judiciary over tackling drug violence
Europe|Political|World

UK's likely next PM, Andy Burnham, says he wants to put more pressure on Israel

Andy Burnham, who is expected to be named as Britain's new prime minister later this month, wants to exert more pressure on the Israeli government over its actions in Gaza,

UK's likely next PM, Andy Burnham, says he wants to put more pressure on Israel
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Stocks climb, oil slides as tech hopes outlast Middle East worries

Wall Street surged on Thursday while oil prices retreated, as investors rekindled their enthusiasm for technology shares, shaking off worries about

Stocks climb, oil slides as tech hopes outlast Middle East worries
Arts|Crime|Education|Environment|Europe|Lifestyle|MidEast|Science|Technology|World

Technology is driving an increase in attacks and threats to the UK, senior officials say

Senior British policing officials say technology and online platforms are increasingly being exploited for threats to the United Kingdom

Technology is driving an increase in attacks and threats to the UK, senior officials say
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US EPA proposes easing Biden heavy-truck emissions rules

The U.S.

US EPA proposes easing Biden heavy-truck emissions rules
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

War-driven inflation fears fail to shake U.S. Treasury yield outlook: Reuters poll

Renewed hostilities in the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran and revived inflation risks have done little to sway most bond strategists surveyed by Reuters

War-driven inflation fears fail to shake U.S. Treasury yield outlook: Reuters poll
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Fed's Warsh taps broad group of Fed outsiders to oversee review

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh tapped a broad and intellectually diverse group of economists and former central bankers to

Fed's Warsh taps broad group of Fed outsiders to oversee review
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UN agency says Russian strikes killed at least 265 civilians in Ukraine in June

Russian strikes killed at least 265 civilians in Ukraine and injured 1,816 in June, the highest combined casualty count since the first months after Moscow's full-scale

UN agency says Russian strikes killed at least 265 civilians in Ukraine in June
Americas|Crime|Election|US|World

Six Maine Democrats clamor to fill sudden void in critical US Senate race

At least six Maine Democrats had jumped in to fill the sudden void on Thursday in a critical U.S.

Six Maine Democrats clamor to fill sudden void in critical US Senate race
Economy|Political|World

Iran says it hits U.S. military targets in Gulf, buries slain leader Khamenei

Iranian armed forces launched attacks on U.S. military infrastructure in Gulf states on Thursday following U.S. strikes on

Iran says it hits U.S. military targets in Gulf, buries slain leader Khamenei
Europe|Political|World

From threats to praise, Trump keeps allies guessing at NATO summit

As they prepared for this week's NATO summit in Ankara, the leaders of America's allies wondered which Donald Trump would join them - the

From threats to praise, Trump keeps allies guessing at NATO summit
Health|Science|World

Earthquakes in Venezuela expose a severely under-resourced and unprepared healthcare system

Two physicians discuss the ongoing earthquake relief efforts in their home country of Venezuela and explain what the healthcare system was like before the disaster.

Earthquakes in Venezuela expose a severely under-resourced and unprepared healthcare system
Crime|US|World

New Mexico attorney general says DOJ is withholding ‘critical’ information related to Epstein’s Zorro Ranch

New Mexico attorney general says DOJ is withholding ‘critical’ information related to Epstein’s Zorro Ranch

New Mexico attorney general says DOJ is withholding ‘critical’ information related to Epstein’s Zorro Ranch
Business|Economy|Health|Technology|World

EQT, Advent, KKR explore takeover of diagnostics firm Qiagen, Bloomberg News reports

Diagnostics company Qiagen is drawing early takeover interest from buyout firms, including EQT AB, Advent and KKR, with potential offers from some suitors reaching at least $50 per

EQT, Advent, KKR explore takeover of diagnostics firm Qiagen, Bloomberg News reports
Africa|Europe|Political|World

Russia is ready to help Mozambique fight 'terrorist threat', TASS cites Lavrov

Russia is ready to help Mozambique eliminate the "terrorist threat" it faces, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday, the state TASS news agency reported.

Russia is ready to help Mozambique fight 'terrorist threat', TASS cites Lavrov
Crime|Political|World

Clashes in Ukraine's Lviv highlight wartime tensions over draft

Authorities in Ukraine launched inquiries on Thursday into violent clashes in the western city of Lviv a day earlier over the country's military draft, the

Clashes in Ukraine's Lviv highlight wartime tensions over draft
Economy|Finance|World

IMF's Georgieva, Venezuelan acting president discuss use of SDRs for earthquake needs

The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday that Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva spoke to Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez about

IMF's Georgieva, Venezuelan acting president discuss use of SDRs for earthquake needs
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Oil prices settle 2% lower as economic worries outweigh supply risks

Oil prices slid about 2% on Thursday on worries that rising inflation and other economic concerns could weigh on global oil demand despite continuing supply

Oil prices settle 2% lower as economic worries outweigh supply risks
Health|Sports|World

Soccer-Pulisic suffered fracture, bone bruise in US defeat by Belgium

U.S. forward Christian Pulisic suffered a microfracture and bone bruise in his right leg during the United States' defeat by Belgium in the World Cup round of 16, the

Soccer-Pulisic suffered fracture, bone bruise in US defeat by Belgium
Asia|Environment|World

Moisture channelled by Typhoon Bavi puts north China on alert for heavy rain

Cities and provinces in northern China are on alert for intense rainfall on Friday as Typhoon Bavi — potentially the most

Moisture channelled by Typhoon Bavi puts north China on alert for heavy rain
Crime|Economy|World

South African protesters go door-to-door forcing immigrants from their homes

Groups of anti-immigration South Africans seized foreigners from their homes in Johannesburg on Thursday and handed them to police in a hardening of protests that have

South African protesters go door-to-door forcing immigrants from their homes
Asia|Business|Environment|Health|World

At least 28 killed in shoe factory fire in southeast China, state media says

At least 28 people were killed in a fire at a shoe factory in southeastern China on Thursday, state-run Xinhua news agency reported, after flames engulfed the multi-storey

At least 28 killed in shoe factory fire in southeast China, state media says
Election|Political|US|World

Who is running to replace Maine US Senate candidate Graham Platner?

Maine's Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Graham Platner said on Wednesday he would drop out of the race following a sexual assault allegation he has denied. 

Who is running to replace Maine US Senate candidate Graham Platner?
Business|Environment|Health|Science|World

New York sues 3M, DuPont, others over toxic 'forever chemicals' in consumer goods

New York sued 3M, DuPont and other companies on Thursday for harming the environment and people's health by selling "forever chemicals" that they knew

New York sues 3M, DuPont, others over toxic 'forever chemicals' in consumer goods
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

US existing home sales fall as house prices hit record high

U.S. existing home sales unexpectedly fell in June as tight inventory boosted house prices to a record high and the Middle East conflict kept mortgage

US existing home sales fall as house prices hit record high
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Airbus workers in Spain strike over working conditions

Employees of aircraft maker Airbus have gone on strike across most of Spain until the end of July over what unions describe as

Airbus workers in Spain strike over working conditions
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Fed's Logan says Fed open market operations would benefit from voluntary central clearing

By Michael S.

Fed's Logan says Fed open market operations would benefit from voluntary central clearing
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Fire at a shoe factory kills 28 in one of China's deadliest blazes in recent years

A fire has broken out at a shoe factory in China's Fujian province, killing 28 people

Fire at a shoe factory kills 28 in one of China's deadliest blazes in recent years
Americas|Environment|Travel|World

Families desperately search for news of loved ones after devastating Venezuela earthquakes

CNN contributor Stefano Pozzebon reports from Venezuela’s La Guaira, a tourist hotspot turned tent city for hundreds of displaced people after two earthquakes devastated the area nearly two weeks ago.

Families desperately search for news of loved ones after devastating Venezuela earthquakes
Americas|Crime|World

Mexico to request criminal charges over deaths following fatal shooting of Houston man by ICE agents

Mexico plans to request criminal charges over the deaths of 17 Mexicans in ICE custody or during immigration operations under the Trump administration

Mexico to request criminal charges over deaths following fatal shooting of Houston man by ICE agents
Sports|World

England player Jarell Quansah suspended for two games at the World Cup

England defender Jarell Quansah has been given a two-match suspension for his red card offense against Mexico in the World Cup round of 16

England player Jarell Quansah suspended for two games at the World Cup
Europe|Sports|World

Russia heads to sports court to overturn its ban from international track and field

Russia’s track and field federation says it has gone to the Court of Arbitration for Sport to overturn a World Athletics ruling suspending its athletes from international events due to the war in Ukraine

Russia heads to sports court to overturn its ban from international track and field
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Aki Iwai leads and Nelly Korda struggles in first round at Evian women's major

Aki Iwai shoots an 8-under 63 to lead after the first round of the fourth women’s major of the season, the Evian Championship

Aki Iwai leads and Nelly Korda struggles in first round at Evian women's major
Health|Sports|World

US star Christian Pulisic fractured his leg in World Cup loss to Belgium

U.S. star Christian Pulisic fractured his right leg during the Americans’ World Cup loss to Belgium and will be sidelined for several weeks

US star Christian Pulisic fractured his leg in World Cup loss to Belgium
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Mortgage rates are stuck near 6.5%. A new housing law may make buying easier – eventually

Mortgage rates are stuck near 6.5%. A new housing law may make buying easier – eventually

Mortgage rates are stuck near 6.5%. A new housing law may make buying easier – eventually
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Oil tanker traffic through Hormuz at near standstill as attacks strain Iran truce

Oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz was at a near standstill on Thursday, according to data and sources, as shipping risks escalated after the

Oil tanker traffic through Hormuz at near standstill as attacks strain Iran truce
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher as chip stocks gain; US-Iran tensions in focus

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq edged higher at the open on Thursday, as gains in chip stocks helped offset renewed geopolitical jitters after fresh exchange of attacks threatened to

S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher as chip stocks gain; US-Iran tensions in focus
Business|Economy|Finance|World

IMF looks forward to engaging with Fed on its review of communications, forward guidance

The International Monetary Fund on Thursday said it looks forward to engaging with the U.S.

IMF looks forward to engaging with Fed on its review of communications, forward guidance
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Fed's Williams expects energy prices to abate even as Iran war flares

By Michael S.

Fed's Williams expects energy prices to abate even as Iran war flares
Economy|World

Dollar slips as labor market remains stable, US-Iran tensions flare

The dollar dipped for a second straight session on Thursday as the U.S. and Iran carried out renewed attacks, while a stable reading on the labor

Dollar slips as labor market remains stable, US-Iran tensions flare
Election|Political|US|World

Trump seeks do-overs at a Supreme Court that rarely grants them

Trump seeks do-overs at a Supreme Court that rarely grants them

Trump seeks do-overs at a Supreme Court that rarely grants them
Sports|World

Gazans mourn aid worker killed by Israel who brought them the World Cup

Gazans turned out in large numbers to pay their respects to a senior Palestinian member of Egypt's main aid organisation who set up World Cup screenings

Gazans mourn aid worker killed by Israel who brought them the World Cup
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Spain says Trump softened rhetoric after learning of Madrid's contributions to NATO

Madrid said on Thursday U.S.

Spain says Trump softened rhetoric after learning of Madrid's contributions to NATO
Europe|Sports|World

Pogacar crushes Tour de France rivals and storms the Tourmalet to regain overall lead

Tadej Pogacar has produced a tremendous ride on the Col du Tourmalet to earn a 23rd Tour de France stage victory

Pogacar crushes Tour de France rivals and storms the Tourmalet to regain overall lead
Economy|Health|World

Suspected Ebola patient placed in Equatorial Guinea hotel with deportees from the US, lawyers say

Migrants deported from the U.S. and detained in a hotel in Equatorial Guinea say authorities have used the facility to quarantine a suspected Ebola patient

Suspected Ebola patient placed in Equatorial Guinea hotel with deportees from the US, lawyers say
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Ukrainian drones batter Russian oil facilities and set more oil tankers ablaze

Ukrainian drones hit more Russian oil facilities and set two oil tankers ablaze in the Sea of Azov, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump pledged to grant Ukraine a license to manufacture the Patriot air defense systems

Ukrainian drones batter Russian oil facilities and set more oil tankers ablaze
Europe|Sports|World

France and Morocco’s intense rivalry gets the World Cup quarterfinals started with a bang

France and Morocco’s intense rivalry gets the World Cup quarterfinals started with a bang

France and Morocco’s intense rivalry gets the World Cup quarterfinals started with a bang
Europe|Political|Travel|World

Security concerns prompted Trump to depart Turkey on older plane while sending Qatari-donated jet ahead, officials say

Security concerns prompted Trump to depart Turkey on older plane while sending Qatari-donated jet ahead, officials say

Security concerns prompted Trump to depart Turkey on older plane while sending Qatari-donated jet ahead, officials say
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Turkey's Erdogan gives NATO leaders revolver conundrum after summit

Belgium's prime minister was a little surprised on landing back home from Wednesday's NATO summit in Turkey to find that he had a handgun and ammunition in his luggage.

Turkey's Erdogan gives NATO leaders revolver conundrum after summit
Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|World

Hugo Boss urges shareholders to reject Frasers' 'inadequate' bid

German fashion brand Hugo Boss on Thursday urged shareholders not to accept a €2 billion ($2.3 billion) takeover offer from Britain's Frasers Group, saying it was "

Hugo Boss urges shareholders to reject Frasers' 'inadequate' bid
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

EV maker Polestar's quarterly sales volumes slide amid looming US market exit

Sweden's Polestar reported a 4% fall in quarterly sales volumes on Thursday, weeks after a ban that effectively pushes the EV maker out of the U.S. market

EV maker Polestar's quarterly sales volumes slide amid looming US market exit
Africa|Business|Economy|World

Kenya economy to grow 4.3% in 2026, 4.4% in 2027 - World Bank

Kenya's economy is expected to expand 4.3% this year and 4.4% in 2027, the World Bank said on Thursday, with this year's forecast being 0.6 percentage

Kenya economy to grow 4.3% in 2026, 4.4% in 2027 - World Bank
Asia|Business|Crime|Europe|MidEast|World

Families of crew aboard crashed Pakistani cargo plane face agonising wait

The family of Faisal Jatoi, the Pakistani co-pilot missing with four others after their cargo plane crashed into the Arabian Sea, faced an agonising wait

Families of crew aboard crashed Pakistani cargo plane face agonising wait
Crime|Science|Technology|World

China, India-linked hacking groups targeted Pakistani law enforcement, report says

Multiple Pakistani law enforcement agencies were targeted in separate hacking campaigns linked to groups associated with China and India, researchers at cybersecurity

China, India-linked hacking groups targeted Pakistani law enforcement, report says
Business|Science|Technology|World

Meta debuts Muse Spark 1.1 model with preview open to developers

Meta Platforms on Thursday released long-awaited developer access to its Muse Spark AI alongside an upgraded version, pitting it directly

Meta debuts Muse Spark 1.1 model with preview open to developers
Africa|Environment|Health|Science|World

Congo Ebola response workers protest over pay

Ebola response workers in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo staged protests outside three

Congo Ebola response workers protest over pay
Science|Technology|World

UN digital tech agency launches initiative to improve trust in AI agents

The United Nation’s agency for digital technologies on Thursday announced a new initiative to improve the trust of artificial intelligence agents, as

UN digital tech agency launches initiative to improve trust in AI agents
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

AI selloff drives quant funds' worst performance since August

Some hedge fund managers have in recent weeks posted their worst trading results in almost a year, as many got caught in crowded trades

AI selloff drives quant funds' worst performance since August
Business|Economy|Finance|World

US existing home sales unexpectedly fall in June

U.S. existing home sales unexpectedly fell in June as house prices hit a record high and mortgage rates remained elevated, pushing potential buyers to the sidelines.

US existing home sales unexpectedly fall in June
Europe|Technology|World

EU lawmakers back reinstating interim rules to allow Big Tech to tackle child pornography

EU lawmakers backed a proposal on Thursday to reinstate temporary rules to allow Google, Meta Platforms and other online platforms to detect and remove

EU lawmakers back reinstating interim rules to allow Big Tech to tackle child pornography
Business|Economy|World

Japan to add BOJ independence reference to economic blueprint, source says

Japan's government plans to add an explicit reference to Bank of Japan independence in its economic blueprint after concerns over

Japan to add BOJ independence reference to economic blueprint, source says
Africa|Health|Science|World

Ebola death toll in Congo reaches 600, as new cases suspected in previously unaffected provinces

New suspected Ebola cases have been reported in previously unaffected parts of Congo, according to the government

Ebola death toll in Congo reaches 600, as new cases suspected in previously unaffected provinces
Business|Economy|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Burnham on course to become UK prime minister as nominations open for Labour leadership

Nominations have opened in a Labour Party election to replace Keir Starmer as Britain's prime minister

Burnham on course to become UK prime minister as nominations open for Labour leadership
Economy|Science|Technology|World

Trump surprises Zelensky with public promise on Patriots – but the missiles may not come soon enough

Trump surprises Zelensky with public promise on Patriots – but the missiles may not come soon enough

Trump surprises Zelensky with public promise on Patriots – but the missiles may not come soon enough
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Russia bans diesel exports after Ukrainian attacks, straining tense global market

Russia bans diesel exports after Ukrainian attacks, straining tense global market

Russia bans diesel exports after Ukrainian attacks, straining tense global market
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Iran says millions are mourning Khamenei. That’s not the full picture

Iran says millions are mourning Khamenei. That’s not the full picture

Iran says millions are mourning Khamenei. That’s not the full picture
Business|Economy|Technology|World

French competition authority's Nvidia probe nearing end

The French competition authority said on Thursday its probe into chipmaker Nvidia Corp is coming to an end.

French competition authority's Nvidia probe nearing end
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Honeywell Aero to develop more defense products for Europe outside US export controls

U.S. supplier Honeywell Aerospace is looking to add more products designed without restricted U.S. technologies as mounting European defense spending drives

Honeywell Aero to develop more defense products for Europe outside US export controls
Crime|Europe|Political|World

EU proposes asset freezes and travel bans to fight migrant smuggling

The European Union proposed on Thursday a new sanctions framework targeting migrant smuggling, human trafficking, and other forms of organised crime, which would impose 

EU proposes asset freezes and travel bans to fight migrant smuggling
Asia|Economy|Political|World

ASEAN foreign ministers to hold meeting with Myanmar counterpart at weekend

Foreign Ministers of the Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN will hold an informal meeting with their Myanmar counterpart in Bangkok on July 12, Thailand and Vietnam said on Thursday.

ASEAN foreign ministers to hold meeting with Myanmar counterpart at weekend
Europe|Political|World

Kremlin says US wrong to think escalation of Ukrainian strikes can help end war

Russia said on Thursday the United States was wrong to believe deep Ukrainian strikes into Russian territory could help bring about an end to more than four years of war,

Kremlin says US wrong to think escalation of Ukrainian strikes can help end war
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

US relies more on foreign stock than debt flows, a dollar risk, Deutsche Bank warns

The United States is relying more than ever on international flows into its companies' shares than investments in its debt to fund itself, a shift that

US relies more on foreign stock than debt flows, a dollar risk, Deutsche Bank warns
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Citigroup expands cross-border instant payments to partner banks

Citigroup said it completed its first instant international payment in dollars with a partner bank, Thailand's Siam Commercial Bank. 

Citigroup expands cross-border instant payments to partner banks
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Markets remain long TACO

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Anna Szymanski, Editor-in-Charge, Reuters

Markets remain long TACO
Environment|Political|Science|World

Syria regains its voting rights at chemical weapons watchdog

Member states handed back Syria's voting rights at the global chemical weapons watchdog on Thursday, following what they described as "a significant change in

Syria regains its voting rights at chemical weapons watchdog
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Australia, India strike deal on uranium exports during Modi visit

Australia and India reached a deal on Thursday to export Australian uranium to India for use in the nuclear energy

Australia, India strike deal on uranium exports during Modi visit
Business|Europe|Political|Technology|World

Germany to buy US Tomahawks in shift towards own long-range capability

Germany will purchase Tomahawk cruise missiles from the United States and station them on German soil, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Thursday, in a shift from planned

Germany to buy US Tomahawks in shift towards own long-range capability
Business|Economy|World

Mexico's annual inflation hits lowest level in over five years

Mexico's annual inflation rate fell in June for the third consecutive month, to its lowest level since December 2020,

Mexico's annual inflation hits lowest level in over five years
Crime|Europe|Political|World

How will Marine Le Pen's legal problems affect her presidential campaign?

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen is running for president, but unresolved legal questions loom over her campaign.

How will Marine Le Pen's legal problems affect her presidential campaign?
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

ECB saw inflation rising despite nearly three expected hikes, accounts show

European Central Bank policymakers gathering last month were presented with projections showing inflation staying above target into next year despite nearly three ECB

ECB saw inflation rising despite nearly three expected hikes, accounts show
Arts|Environment|Science|Technology|World

An impenetrable steel ‘Black Box’ will record ‘every step’ humanity takes toward catastrophe

An impenetrable steel ‘Black Box’ will record ‘every step’ humanity takes toward catastrophe

An impenetrable steel ‘Black Box’ will record ‘every step’ humanity takes toward catastrophe
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Putin likely to escalate Ukraine war, despite Trump peace push, sources say

President Vladimir Putin is rejecting calls to negotiate peace with Kyiv, three sources close to the Kremlin told Reuters, with Ukraine's recent drone strikes on Russia's oil

Putin likely to escalate Ukraine war, despite Trump peace push, sources say
Asia|Political|Science|Technology|World

Philippines rejects Chinese scholars' claim over its island province near Taiwan

The defence minister of the Philippines on Thursday rejected as "baseless" and "ludicrous" assertions by Chinese scholars that its northernmost island-chain province belongs

Philippines rejects Chinese scholars' claim over its island province near Taiwan
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Higher bar for corporate profit growth poses challenge for US stock market rally

Rising optimism over corporate earnings has driven the U.S. stock market to new heights in 2026.

Higher bar for corporate profit growth poses challenge for US stock market rally
Crime|Economy|Europe|World

Ukraine says it hits more Russian fuel tankers as Crimea campaign intensifies

Ukrainian drones hit a dozen more Russian tankers in the Sea of Azov overnight, Ukraine's military said on Thursday, the latest in a campaign aimed at disrupting fuel supplies to

Ukraine says it hits more Russian fuel tankers as Crimea campaign intensifies
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Italy expels two Russian embassy staff over spying case

The Italian government has decided to expel two military attaches at the Russian Embassy in Italy who were allegedly involved in espionage activities, Foreign Minister Antonio

Italy expels two Russian embassy staff over spying case
Europe|Political|World

NATO weathers another Trump storm but braces for more after Ankara summit

NATO has weathered another storm from Donald Trump but European members of the military alliance are bracing for more turbulence ahead in

NATO weathers another Trump storm but braces for more after Ankara summit
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Russia and Sahel states deepen military ties as insurgent attacks persist

Russia and the West African countries making up the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) - Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso - have pledged to strengthen military cooperation as

Russia and Sahel states deepen military ties as insurgent attacks persist
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Ukraine's top prosecutor says no signs of Kyiv being behind Nord Stream blasts

Ukraine's Prosecutor General denied on Thursday Kyiv's involvement in blowing up the Nord Stream gas pipelines in 2022, and proposed forming a joint investigation team with Germany,

Ukraine's top prosecutor says no signs of Kyiv being behind Nord Stream blasts
Economy|US|World

New attacks raise questions about what comes next in the Iran war

President Donald Trump says he believes the ceasefire with Iran is over

New attacks raise questions about what comes next in the Iran war
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

China’s passenger car exports are up 80% in June as EV demand grows, while sales drop at home

China has reported its exports of passenger cars surged 80% in June from a year earlier, while domestic sales sank 26%, according to an industry group

China’s passenger car exports are up 80% in June as EV demand grows, while sales drop at home
Election|Europe|World

Farage left fighting a trash can as the UK populist leader’s election gamble backfires

Farage left fighting a trash can as the UK populist leader’s election gamble backfires

Farage left fighting a trash can as the UK populist leader’s election gamble backfires
Africa|Crime|Political|World

ICC official says breakthrough made in Darfur investigations

ِِA "breakthrough" has been made in the investigation into crimes committed during Sudan's war in the Darfur region allowing prosecutors to link them

ICC official says breakthrough made in Darfur investigations
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Uniqlo operator Fast Retailing cautions on yen and heatwaves, but raises profit forecast

The Japanese owner of clothing brand Uniqlo raised its annual profit forecast on Thursday on strong global sales but warned about the impact of the weak yen at

Uniqlo operator Fast Retailing cautions on yen and heatwaves, but raises profit forecast
World

Greek firefighters battle fire at business site, at least two injured

Greek firefighters on Thursday were battling a fire which broke out at a business premises some 15 km (9 miles) northwest of Athens, seriously wounding at least two people,

Greek firefighters battle fire at business site, at least two injured
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Taiwan pushes back at China patrols with Coast Guard trip for foreign lawmakers

Taiwan's government took a small group of foreign lawmakers on a Coast Guard ship

Taiwan pushes back at China patrols with Coast Guard trip for foreign lawmakers
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Europe's financial stability watchdog examining private credit risks, adviser says

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Europe's financial stability watchdog examining private credit risks, adviser says
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German exports rise unexpectedly in May on surge in US demand

German exports rose unexpectedly in May, driven by a sharp increase in exports to the United States, data showed on Thursday.

German exports rise unexpectedly in May on surge in US demand
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Tech rebound lifts European shares after three-day slide

European shares gained for the first time this week on Thursday, as a rebound in technology stocks tempered lingering

Tech rebound lifts European shares after three-day slide
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Asia seeks strategic flexibility amid US-China rivalry

Asian policymakers, investors and business leaders are increasingly portraying themselves as active participants in navigating a more fragmented global

Asia seeks strategic flexibility amid US-China rivalry
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

HSBC lowers 2026-27 gold price forecasts on hawkish Fed tilt

HSBC cut its average gold price forecasts for 2026 and 2027 on Thursday, citing a hawkish shift in U.S. monetary policy expectations and a stronger dollar.

HSBC lowers 2026-27 gold price forecasts on hawkish Fed tilt
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Quake-hit Venezuela's push for a swift debt deal raises fears of future crisis

Venezuela is seeking to push through in record time one of the most complex debt restructurings ever attempted, with claims approaching

Quake-hit Venezuela's push for a swift debt deal raises fears of future crisis
Economy|Environment|Science|World

China, Taiwan brace for Typhoon Bavi, possibly the most powerful storm in years

Fishermen sheltered in harbours, residents queued for sandbags and farmers raced to bring in crops on

China, Taiwan brace for Typhoon Bavi, possibly the most powerful storm in years
Arts|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Far-right ex-mayor of Rome emerges as unlikely prison campaigner

Far-right, fresh out of jail, and teamed up with a man who wants criminals to "rot" behind bars: Italy's Gianni Alemanno is an unlikely

Far-right ex-mayor of Rome emerges as unlikely prison campaigner
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|US|World

Bank of Japan sees growing inflation pressures from Iran war

The Bank of Japan said on Thursday the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran is likely to prod more firms to raise prices later this year, signalling caution over mounting

Bank of Japan sees growing inflation pressures from Iran war
Economy|Education|Environment|Political|World

The US is striking Iran again. Can it ever deliver a knockout blow?

The US is striking Iran again. Can it ever deliver a knockout blow?

The US is striking Iran again. Can it ever deliver a knockout blow?
Asia|Environment|World

Flooding from days of heavy rain in southern China has killed 39 people

Authorities in southern China say 39 people have died in flooding after days of heavy rainfall from a tropical storm

Flooding from days of heavy rain in southern China has killed 39 people
Economy|Environment|Science|World

Australia agrees to sell uranium to India, ending a long stalemate

Australia has agreed to sell uranium to India for peaceful purposes

Australia agrees to sell uranium to India, ending a long stalemate
Asia|Crime|World

South Korea's Supreme Court upholds prison sentence for Yoon in first martial law case

South Korea’s Supreme Court has upheld a seven-year prison sentence for former President Yoon Suk Yeol in the first case to reach the country’s highest court from the several criminal trials related to his brief imposition of martial law in 2024

South Korea's Supreme Court upholds prison sentence for Yoon in first martial law case
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Japan in 'early innings' of more corporate buyout activity, Goldman Sachs says

Corporate buyout and private equity activity in Japan is in the "early innings" and the country's stock market is well placed for

Japan in 'early innings' of more corporate buyout activity, Goldman Sachs says