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India's top court orders no coercive action against youth protesters and release of minors, media reports say

India's Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered the release of under-18s arrested during the youth protests over exam leaks and said authorities must ensure surveillance

India's top court orders no coercive action against youth protesters and release of minors, media reports say
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Oman proposes Hormuz management system with voluntary fees, source says

Oman has presented a proposal to Iran for joint regional management of the Strait of Hormuz with shipping

Oman proposes Hormuz management system with voluntary fees, source says
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Poland's Tusk calls for end to hate crimes against Ukrainians

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk called on Tuesday for an end to xenophobic attacks against Ukrainians in Poland, after a series of hate crimes hit the headlines in recent

Poland's Tusk calls for end to hate crimes against Ukrainians
Business|Economy|Finance|World

India's June industrial output grows fastest in nearly two years on manufacturing boost

India's industrial output grew 7.3% in June, its fastest pace since July 2024, data showed on Tuesday, driven by strong manufacturing activity on

India's June industrial output grows fastest in nearly two years on manufacturing boost
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Cost cuts help Mercedes stabilise profit but China woes loom

Mercedes-Benz posted a higher profit in the second quarter helped by tough cost cuts, pushing its shares up on Tuesday, but intense Chinese competition

Cost cuts help Mercedes stabilise profit but China woes loom
Asia|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Malaysia foreign minister calls for review of UN refugee agency's presence, state media reports

Malaysia should reconsider whether to allow the U.N. refugee agency to operate in the country unless it imposes stricter controls on issuing refugee documents, state

Malaysia foreign minister calls for review of UN refugee agency's presence, state media reports
Asia|Environment|Health|World

White phosphorus leaks at US air base in South Korea, Seoul says

South Korean authorities ordered brief neighbourhood evacuations on Tuesday after a leak of white phosphorus inside the U.S.

White phosphorus leaks at US air base in South Korea, Seoul says
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Several feared trapped in collapsed shopping mall after Japan quake

Several feared trapped in collapsed shopping mall after Japan quake

Several feared trapped in collapsed shopping mall after Japan quake
Crime|Europe|Political|Technology|World

NATO member Romania shoots down stray drones from Ukraine war after years of incursions

Romania is taking a new approach to drones entering its airspace by shooting them down

NATO member Romania shoots down stray drones from Ukraine war after years of incursions
Arts|Europe|Lifestyle|World

Behind a haze of smoke, dreamlike portraits of queer Muslim life

Behind a haze of smoke, dreamlike portraits of queer Muslim life

Behind a haze of smoke, dreamlike portraits of queer Muslim life
Economy|Europe|World

Spain's unemployment rate falls to 9.87% in Q2, lowest in 18 years

Spain's unemployment rate fell back below 10% in the second quarter of 2026, reaching its lowest level since 2008 even as the labour force rose

Spain's unemployment rate falls to 9.87% in Q2, lowest in 18 years
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Protesters storm key energy complex in Libya during demonstrations over power outages

Protesters have stormed a key energy complex in western Libya during an ongoing anti-government demonstrations over power outages

Protesters storm key energy complex in Libya during demonstrations over power outages
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

High-tech manufacturing hubs pull ahead in China's uneven growth

China's regional growth data underscored the uneven nature of the country's economic transition in the first half of 2026, as provinces at the

High-tech manufacturing hubs pull ahead in China's uneven growth
US|World

Why this time around, Netanyahu’s meeting with Trump might not go to script

Why this time around, Netanyahu’s meeting with Trump might not go to script

Why this time around, Netanyahu’s meeting with Trump might not go to script
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Israel's yellow line, a shifting edge of war pushing Gazans from home

On a road in Gaza City's Zeitoun district, Palestinian resident Assem Dawla loaded mattresses and bags onto a truck as concrete

Israel's yellow line, a shifting edge of war pushing Gazans from home
Health|Science|World

Ebola cases in Congo top 3,200, nearing record of the country's worst outbreak

The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has surpassed 3,200 cases

Ebola cases in Congo top 3,200, nearing record of the country's worst outbreak
Crime|World

Iran publicly executes 2 men accused of killing police during January protests

Iran has publicly hanged two men convicted of killing four police officers during nationwide anti-government protests in January

Iran publicly executes 2 men accused of killing police during January protests
Science|Technology|World

Taiwan drills to test relocating arms production under Chinese attack

Taiwan will test relocating weapons production lines and converting civilian factories for military use in annual drills next month, the defence ministry said on Tuesday,

Taiwan drills to test relocating arms production under Chinese attack
Asia|Environment|World

Southern, central China brace for flood risk after typhoon

The remnants of Typhoon Noul pushed deeper into China on Tuesday, threatening heavy flooding across a broad swathe of the country's southern and central provinces as

Southern, central China brace for flood risk after typhoon
Asia|Business|Europe|World

China hopes for constructive role by Slovakia in ties with EU, Xinhua reports

Chinese President Xi Jinping hopes Slovakia will play a constructive role in the development of European Union's relations with China, focusing on properly handling

China hopes for constructive role by Slovakia in ties with EU, Xinhua reports
Business|Economy|World

BHP, Port Hedland union wage talks end without deal, more talks planned

Wage negotiations between BHP and unions representing Port Hedland workers at the miner's iron ore operations wound up on Tuesday without agreement, with more talks

BHP, Port Hedland union wage talks end without deal, more talks planned
Africa|Health|World

A day in the life of Congo's overstretched Ebola surveillance teams

On a good day, there are only four cars available to ferry surveillance teams round the city of Bunia, the epicentre of an

A day in the life of Congo's overstretched Ebola surveillance teams
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UN chief Guterres sounds out Cyprus sides on prospects for peace talks

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres launched a fresh effort on Tuesday to coax Cyprus' rival sides back into peace talks after nearly a decade of deadlock.

UN chief Guterres sounds out Cyprus sides on prospects for peace talks
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Bab el-Mandeb shipping rises amid hopes of resolution in US-Iran war

The number of vessels passing through Bab el-Mandeb rose to 28 on Monday, a four-day high, while traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained low,

Bab el-Mandeb shipping rises amid hopes of resolution in US-Iran war
Asia|Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Months of fighting between Afghanistan and Pakistan have killed nearly 500 Afghan civilians, UN says

The United Nations reports that cross-border fighting between Pakistan and Afghanistan has killed nearly 500 civilians in Afghanistan and wounded over 1,000 others between October and June

Months of fighting between Afghanistan and Pakistan have killed nearly 500 Afghan civilians, UN says
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Citi expands Asia FX options desk with three senior trader hires in Singapore

Citigroup has appointed three senior traders to its foreign exchange options desk in Singapore as it seeks to boost its regional market-making and risk management

Citi expands Asia FX options desk with three senior trader hires in Singapore
Australia|Business|Economy|World

Australia's sudden housing chill seeps into economy

Australia's housing market is suffering its worst slowdown since the pandemic as rising borrowing costs and a sharp reversal in tax breaks

Australia's sudden housing chill seeps into economy
Economy|Political|World

Iran's foreign minister discusses security of Strait of Hormuz with Saudi, Omani counterparts

Iran's foreign minister discussed issues related to the security of the Strait of Hormuz in separate phone calls with his Saudi and Omani counterparts on Monday evening,

Iran's foreign minister discusses security of Strait of Hormuz with Saudi, Omani counterparts
Business|Economy|Travel|World

Dubai launches $800 incentive scheme to lure back tourists after Iran strikes

Dubai launches $800 incentive scheme to lure back tourists after Iran strikes

Dubai launches $800 incentive scheme to lure back tourists after Iran strikes
Africa|Americas|Asia|Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

6 refugees speak out as UN-backed treaty to help people fleeing war and persecution marks 75 years

The U.N. refugee agency is marking the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention

6 refugees speak out as UN-backed treaty to help people fleeing war and persecution marks 75 years
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

RBA's chief unsure if more rate hikes needed to tame inflation

Australia's central bank chief on Tuesday warned that underlying inflation remained too high and a further slowdown in domestic demand may be required to tame prices,

RBA's chief unsure if more rate hikes needed to tame inflation
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Apartment building in Chekhov near Moscow damaged in drone attack, regional governor says

An apartment building in Chekhov near Russian capital Moscow has been hit in a drone attack, regional governor Andrei Vorobyov said in a Telegram post on Tuesday.

Apartment building in Chekhov near Moscow damaged in drone attack, regional governor says
Business|Economy|Finance|World

India economic growth to slow sharply as weak investment, oil shock weigh: Reuters poll

India's economic growth is expected to slow sharply this fiscal year from last year's robust expansion and recover only modestly the

India economic growth to slow sharply as weak investment, oil shock weigh: Reuters poll
Environment|Science|World

Major Hurricane Genevieve roars in the Pacific as Fausto weakens to a tropical storm near Hawaii

Major Hurricane Genevieve is roaring in the Pacific Ocean far from land while Tropical Storm Fausto increases impacts on Hawaii

Major Hurricane Genevieve roars in the Pacific as Fausto weakens to a tropical storm near Hawaii
Business|Economy|World

USTR's Greer says Trump's latest tariffs won't have an economic impact

U.S.

USTR's Greer says Trump's latest tariffs won't have an economic impact
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

South Korea may cap leveraged ETF investments for retail investors, media reports say

South Korea's top financial regulator said on Tuesday that authorities would consider a cap on single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETF) investments for retail

South Korea may cap leveraged ETF investments for retail investors, media reports say
Business|Economy|Health|World

J&J reaches sweeping talc deal that could end decade of litigation

Johnson & Johnson said on Monday it would pay an estimated $5.5 billion to resolve

J&J reaches sweeping talc deal that could end decade of litigation
Business|Health|Science|World

Company at center of US cyclospora outbreak complained to White House, source says

U.S. produce supplier Taylor Farms complained to White House and Food and Drug Administration officials about the

Company at center of US cyclospora outbreak complained to White House, source says
Education|Political|US|World

US threatens funding cuts for two school districts over transgender policies

The U.S.

US threatens funding cuts for two school districts over transgender policies
Environment|Europe|Travel|World

French president pledges support on visit to fire zone, vows: 'We will win this battle together'

French President Emmanuel Macron has urged fire crews to “stay strong” as they battle to bring a monster wildfire under control, warning that the fight will take time

French president pledges support on visit to fire zone, vows: 'We will win this battle together'
Health|Political|US|World

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear’s message to Sen. Mitch McConnell: Disclose more about health or resign

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear’s message to Sen. Mitch McConnell: Disclose more about health or resign

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear’s message to Sen. Mitch McConnell: Disclose more about health or resign
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Newly released Biden audio recordings include references to ‘classified’ material and struggles with memory

Newly released Biden audio recordings include references to ‘classified’ material and struggles with memory

Newly released Biden audio recordings include references to ‘classified’ material and struggles with memory
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Irish consumer sentiment slips in July on cost-of-living concerns

Irish consumer sentiment fell slightly in July on concerns about the cost of living, a survey showed on Tuesday.

Irish consumer sentiment slips in July on cost-of-living concerns
Business|Economy|Europe|World

UK shop prices rise by least since December, BRC says

Average prices at British retailers rose by an annual 0.9% this month, the smallest increase since December 2025, as the men's soccer world cup triggered supermarket

UK shop prices rise by least since December, BRC says
Business|Science|Technology|World

FAA says seats on hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX jets may need inspections

The U.S.

FAA says seats on hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX jets may need inspections
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

State official outlines proposed federal cuts to Colorado River water for Arizona, California and Nevada

A U.S. plan for sharing the waters of the drought-stricken Colorado River would require Arizona, California and Nevada to cut their water use by a fifth in the next

State official outlines proposed federal cuts to Colorado River water for Arizona, California and Nevada
Business|Economy|Political|World

Brazil requests WTO consultations over US tariffs

Brazil has requested consultations with the U.S. under the World Trade Organization's dispute settlement system over tariffs announced by the Trump administration this

Brazil requests WTO consultations over US tariffs
Business|Economy|Political|World

US looks to boost anti-China spending worldwide by hundreds of millions, documents say

The Trump administration is preparing to ramp up funding by hundreds of millions of dollars for programs designed to counter China’s growing influence worldwide

US looks to boost anti-China spending worldwide by hundreds of millions, documents say
Arts|Crime|Political|World

A fugitive colonel is finally jailed in Chilean Víctor Jara's murder case, decades after the crime

Chilean police have arrested a retired military colonel for the killing of singer-songwriter Víctor Jara over 50 years ago

A fugitive colonel is finally jailed in Chilean Víctor Jara's murder case, decades after the crime
Environment|Travel|US|World

Major Oregon interstate closed for 70 miles due to wildfire

A major interstate in Oregon was closed for some 70 miles due to wildfire

Major Oregon interstate closed for 70 miles due to wildfire
Crime|Political|Sports|US|World

Ex-Olympian charged with damaging Reflecting Pool sees 'irregularities' in grand jury proceedings

A former Olympian charged with deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is seeking access to all the closed-door testimony that led to his indictment

Ex-Olympian charged with damaging Reflecting Pool sees 'irregularities' in grand jury proceedings
Crime|Education|US|World

Kohberger says he wants to withdraw plea and face trial for murder of Idaho college students

Kohberger says he wants to withdraw plea and face trial for murder of Idaho college students

Kohberger says he wants to withdraw plea and face trial for murder of Idaho college students
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Zelenskiy to meet US senators, Russia sanctions vote expected

All 100 members of the U.S.

Zelenskiy to meet US senators, Russia sanctions vote expected
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Watchdog finds staffing, guidance gaps in transfer of USAID programs

The U.S. State Department's hurried takeover of aid programs from the shuttered U.S.

Watchdog finds staffing, guidance gaps in transfer of USAID programs
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Oil plunges, stocks 'n' bonds shrug

Oil prices tumbled on Monday as the U.S. and Iran swapped attacks on each other for dialogue, while Wall Street and Treasuries traded in much

Oil plunges, stocks 'n' bonds shrug
Economy|Political|World

Houthis pushing to model Iran's Hormuz control in Red Sea, Yemeni FM says

Yemen's Houthi Movement aims to replicate Iran's Hormuz Strait strategy in the Red Sea by disrupting shipping in the Bab el-Mandeb and has been emboldened

Houthis pushing to model Iran's Hormuz control in Red Sea, Yemeni FM says
Business|Economy|Finance|Sports|World

Trump admin's proposed prediction market rule faces public pushback

Lawmakers, Native American tribes, consumer advocates and others are voicing strong opposition to the Trump administration's plans to regulate sports and other wagering

Trump admin's proposed prediction market rule faces public pushback
Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

Pentagon says it will not finish spending Ukraine funds until year Trump leaves office, source says

U.S.

Pentagon says it will not finish spending Ukraine funds until year Trump leaves office, source says
Election|Political|US|World

Kamala Harris endorses Democrat Troy Jackson, in Maine's US Senate race after last-minute nomination

Former Vice President Kamala Harris has endorsed Maine's Democratic U.S. Senate candidate, Troy Jackson, who became the party's nominee over the weekend

Kamala Harris endorses Democrat Troy Jackson, in Maine's US Senate race after last-minute nomination
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump demands Senate cancel August break until it passes voting bill

President Donald Trump is calling on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to keep senators in Washington until they pass a strict proof-of-citizenship voting bill

Trump demands Senate cancel August break until it passes voting bill
Business|Election|Finance|US|World

Trump administration urges Supreme Court to allow order targeting mail-in voting before midterms

The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to allow for now an executive order targeting mail-in voting

Trump administration urges Supreme Court to allow order targeting mail-in voting before midterms
Arts|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Travel|World

TSA finds stolen cannonballs in checked baggage

TSA finds stolen cannonballs in checked baggage

TSA finds stolen cannonballs in checked baggage
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

IMF chief says Argentina is better positioned to meet debt obligations under Milei

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva praised President Javier Milei’s austerity policies during a visit to Buenos Aires

IMF chief says Argentina is better positioned to meet debt obligations under Milei
Election|US|World

Federal judge dismisses a lawsuit over makeup of Trump's Religious Liberty Commission

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the legitimacy of President Donald Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission

Federal judge dismisses a lawsuit over makeup of Trump's Religious Liberty Commission
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Science|US|World

Federal survey shows promising trends for youth mental health and drug use

A key U.S. government report on mental health, substance use and addiction shows continued improvements in several metrics, especially among young people

Federal survey shows promising trends for youth mental health and drug use
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|Travel|World

FAA delaying flights at New York, Philadelphia airports

The Federal Aviation Administration said on Monday it was slowing flights into three New York City area airports and Philadelphia International

FAA delaying flights at New York, Philadelphia airports
Economy|Political|World

Just one in three Americans back Iran war, most unsure of Trump's goals, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Just one in three Americans support the war on Iran, the lowest reading in a Reuters/Ipsos poll since the five-month-old conflict's early

Just one in three Americans back Iran war, most unsure of Trump's goals, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Business|Crime|Entertainment|World

Andrew, Tristan Tate to seek release from US jail while fighting extradition

Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate will press for their release from a U.S. jail as they fight the British government's efforts to extradite them to face

Andrew, Tristan Tate to seek release from US jail while fighting extradition
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Oil prices settle at lowest in over a week, as US pauses attacks on Iran

Oil prices fell on Monday, settling at their

Oil prices settle at lowest in over a week, as US pauses attacks on Iran
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Nigeria tells South Africa to curb xenophobic attacks on migrants, questions state response

Nigeria urged South Africa on Monday to do more to prevent xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other African migrants, saying repeated violence was

Nigeria tells South Africa to curb xenophobic attacks on migrants, questions state response
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump says US and Tehran having 'good talks' as drones hit Iran's neighbours

President Donald Trump said on Monday the United States was having "good talks" with Iran and there was a

Trump says US and Tehran having 'good talks' as drones hit Iran's neighbours
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Cincinnati Financial's quarterly profit falls on higher catastrophe losses

Property and casualty insurer Cincinnati Financial on Monday reported a fall in second-quarter profit on higher catastrophe losses, sending its shares down 5.1% in extended trading

Cincinnati Financial's quarterly profit falls on higher catastrophe losses
Crime|Political|US|World

Prosecutors move to drop charge against California labor leader arrested during immigration protest

Federal prosecutors have moved to dismiss a charge against a labor union leader who was arrested while protesting against the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in California

Prosecutors move to drop charge against California labor leader arrested during immigration protest
Crime|Entertainment|US|World

Savannah Guthrie makes an emotional plea to her mother's kidnappers

Savannah Guthrie says her family is living a nightmare nearly six months after her mother's disappearance

Savannah Guthrie makes an emotional plea to her mother's kidnappers
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Stocks drift on Wall Street and crude oil prices drop as Mideast tensions cool

Stocks drifted to a mixed close on Wall Street and oil prices fell after the U.S. and Iran paused their attacks while work resumed on restarting negotiations to end their war

Stocks drift on Wall Street and crude oil prices drop as Mideast tensions cool
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump defends his sweeping tariffs and watches 'America First' drag races during Michigan stop

President Donald Trump says his economic policies have revived the auto industry and American manufacturing

Trump defends his sweeping tariffs and watches 'America First' drag races during Michigan stop
Environment|Europe|Travel|World

Thinking of traveling to Spain or France? Here's what to know

Thinking of traveling to Spain or France? Here's what to know

Thinking of traveling to Spain or France? Here's what to know
Americas|Europe|Political|World

US walks out on France at UN meeting to protest ally's criticism of America's human rights record

U.S. diplomats walked out as their French counterparts spoke at the United Nations after the European ally criticized the Trump administration’s human rights record

US walks out on France at UN meeting to protest ally's criticism of America's human rights record
Economy|Environment|Political|US|World

Trump urges Senate to pass legislation ending clock changes

Trump urges Senate to pass legislation ending clock changes

Trump urges Senate to pass legislation ending clock changes
Business|Economy|Travel|World

US-Canada bridge opens in Detroit even as trade disputes test the neighbors' ties

Traffic is flowing across a new bridge over the Detroit River that will serve as a critical route for trade and tourism between Canada and the U.S. The bridge is named for Gordie Howe, a native of Canada who famously played hockey for the Detroit Red Wings

US-Canada bridge opens in Detroit even as trade disputes test the neighbors' ties
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Mediators see progress in efforts to halt Iran war as drone attacks rattle region

Mediators have made progress in efforts to bring the United States and Iran back to negotiations and prevent an all-out war in the Middle East

Mediators see progress in efforts to halt Iran war as drone attacks rattle region
Political|US|World

Trump says US is talking with Iran right now

U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters on Monday that the United States is having "good talks" with Iran "right now."

Trump says US is talking with Iran right now
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Stocks mixed, oil and Treasury yields drop on Iran-US pause

Stocks were mixed on Monday while oil prices tumbled and Treasury yields dropped after the United States and Iran paused strikes over the weekend, halting two

Stocks mixed, oil and Treasury yields drop on Iran-US pause
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Mexico economy likely rebounded in second quarter

Mexico's economy is likely to have recovered in the second quarter, driven mainly by a rebound in industrial activity, according to a Reuters poll on Monday.

Mexico economy likely rebounded in second quarter
Science|Technology|World

NTSB chair urges Congress to pass aviation safety legislation

The head of the National Transportation Safety Board on Monday urged Congress to resolve a months-long standoff over competing aviation safety

NTSB chair urges Congress to pass aviation safety legislation
Americas|Crime|Political|World

UN mission says Venezuela's ICC withdrawal undermines accountability

A United Nations fact-finding body on Venezuela said on Monday it was "gravely concerned" over the country's withdrawal from the International Criminal Court and urged it to rejoin

UN mission says Venezuela's ICC withdrawal undermines accountability
Business|Economy|Political|World

Brazil, South Korea agree to advance talks for Mercosur trade deal

Brazil and South Korea agreed to accelerate talks on a potential trade deal between the Asian nation and the South American bloc Mercosur, their presidents said on Monday

Brazil, South Korea agree to advance talks for Mercosur trade deal
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Wall Street ends mixed as investors focus on tech earnings

Wall Street ended mixed on Monday, as investors awaited guidance from major technology companies in a busy week for quarterly earnings, while

Wall Street ends mixed as investors focus on tech earnings
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|MidEast|World

Baker Hughes flags lower spending by oil and gas producers in 2026

Baker Hughes said on Monday it expects annual global spending by oil and gas producers to decline modestly this year, with growth in Latin

Baker Hughes flags lower spending by oil and gas producers in 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Pentagon says US industry still years from matching Ukraine's wartime drone output

The Pentagon official tasked with building a domestic drone industry said on Monday the United States is still in

Pentagon says US industry still years from matching Ukraine's wartime drone output
Crime|Political|World

Haiti schedules first election in a decade for December

Haiti's CEP electoral council on Monday scheduled the first presidential elections in a decade for December with a runoff in February, after plans

Haiti schedules first election in a decade for December
Europe|Political|World

US, France trade barbs in fight over UN rights chief's second term

The U.S. walked out as France addressed a United Nations Security Council meeting on Ukraine on Monday, accusing its longtime ally of "disingenuous grandstanding"

US, France trade barbs in fight over UN rights chief's second term
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Hong Kong democracy activist allowed to stay in UK for 6 months after immigration trouble

His lawyer says Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Wu Chi-wai has been granted permission to stay in the U

Hong Kong democracy activist allowed to stay in UK for 6 months after immigration trouble
Americas|Business|Crime|World

Police investigate shooting at US consulate in Toronto

A shooter fired at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto early Monday morning, marking the second such incident this year

Police investigate shooting at US consulate in Toronto
Business|Crime|Environment|World

ICE extends no-bid contract for major detention center in Texas, rejecting calls for closure

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to keep one of its largest detention facilities open for at least another year

ICE extends no-bid contract for major detention center in Texas, rejecting calls for closure
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Tate brothers will remain in jail at least 2 more weeks as they fight extradition to the UK

Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate will remain in jail at least two more weeks until their next hearing

Tate brothers will remain in jail at least 2 more weeks as they fight extradition to the UK
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Travel|World

Prague’s rare 70 mm IMAX draws thousands of Europeans for Nolan’s 'The Odyssey'

Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” is drawing moviegoers to Prague for its rare 70 mm IMAX experience

Prague’s rare 70 mm IMAX draws thousands of Europeans for Nolan’s 'The Odyssey'
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Lopes Cabral's equalizer for Cape Verde vs Argentina wins public vote for best goal at World Cup

Cape Verde has made more World Cup history with Sidny Lopes Cabral winning the public vote for goal of the tournament

Lopes Cabral's equalizer for Cape Verde vs Argentina wins public vote for best goal at World Cup
Crime|Political|US|World

Comey argues ‘86 47’ seashell post wasn’t a ‘true threat’ and asks judge to drop case

Comey argues ‘86 47’ seashell post wasn’t a ‘true threat’ and asks judge to drop case

Comey argues ‘86 47’ seashell post wasn’t a ‘true threat’ and asks judge to drop case
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Apollo Global to invest $1.5 billion in Keppel oil rig fund

Apollo Global Management will invest $1.5 billion in Singapore-based Keppel's new private fund that will hold six operational oil rigs, the two companies said on Monday.

Apollo Global to invest $1.5 billion in Keppel oil rig fund
Arts|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Germany promises security overhaul after deadly Berlin Pride attack

Germany's interior minister announced a security overhaul on Monday after a deadly vehicle attack near Berlin's Pride celebration

Germany promises security overhaul after deadly Berlin Pride attack
Food|Health|Science|World

Michigan reports 9,253 cyclosporiasis cases as infection outbreak expands

Michigan health officials reported 9,253 cases of cyclosporiasis on Monday, an increase of 1,077 cases since their last update on Friday, as the intestinal

Michigan reports 9,253 cyclosporiasis cases as infection outbreak expands
Europe|Finance|Political|World

Austria plans to extend military service in light of Ukraine war

Austria's coalition government plans to extend military service to nine months from six to adapt to a security landscape changed by the war in Ukraine,

Austria plans to extend military service in light of Ukraine war
Asia|Europe|Political|Travel|World

Former Hong Kong opposition leader Wu granted stay in Britain, lawyer says

A former Hong Kong opposition leader has been granted permission to remain in Britain with his family for six months after the authorities withdrew an order limiting his

Former Hong Kong opposition leader Wu granted stay in Britain, lawyer says
Crime|Education|US|World

Georgia school shooter Colt Gray wanted infamy and school shooter’s attention, messages show

Georgia school shooter Colt Gray wanted infamy and school shooter’s attention, messages show

Georgia school shooter Colt Gray wanted infamy and school shooter’s attention, messages show
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Romania expels Russian diplomat in protest of airspace breaches

Romania's foreign ministry said on Monday it had expelled a diplomat at Russia's embassy after repeated violations of its national airspace by drones, saying it had

Romania expels Russian diplomat in protest of airspace breaches
Environment|Europe|World

France and Spain race to curb wildfires before new heatwave arrives

Firefighters sought on Monday to take advantage of more favourable weather conditions to subdue massive wildfires threatening the

France and Spain race to curb wildfires before new heatwave arrives
Economy|Health|Political|Science|World

World risks HIV resurgence as funding falls 18%, UNAIDS says

The world risks a resurgence of the HIV epidemic after global funding fell by nearly a fifth last year, the U.N. body fighting AIDS said on Monday.

World risks HIV resurgence as funding falls 18%, UNAIDS says
Crime|World

Shot fired outside US consulate in Toronto for second time this year

At least one shot was fired outside the U.S.

Shot fired outside US consulate in Toronto for second time this year
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump says Fed should lower interest rates

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday called on the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates, saying the U.S. should have the lowest interest rate in the world. 

Trump says Fed should lower interest rates
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Armenia's Pashinyan asks Putin to help resolve Russian restrictions on Armenian exports

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan asked Russian President Vladimir Putin during a phone call on Monday to help resolve a dispute over Russian restrictions on Armenian exports

Armenia's Pashinyan asks Putin to help resolve Russian restrictions on Armenian exports
Business|Economy|Political|World

US Treasury trims 84 people, firms from its sanctions list as review continues

The U.S.

US Treasury trims 84 people, firms from its sanctions list as review continues
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UN human rights chief says Israel must end occupation and house demolitions in Lebanon

The United Nations' human rights chief says Israel must end its military presence in southern Lebanon and stop demolishing homes

UN human rights chief says Israel must end occupation and house demolitions in Lebanon
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FIFA's Infantino targets critics he says spread 'hate and false rumors' about World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has attacked perceived critics one week after the World Cup final for “spreading hate and false rumors” about the tournament

FIFA's Infantino targets critics he says spread 'hate and false rumors' about World Cup
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McConnell remains in rehab and says he'll miss key Kentucky political event

The office of GOP Senator Mitch McConnell has released an update on his health

McConnell remains in rehab and says he'll miss key Kentucky political event
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Stocks waver on Wall Street while crude oil prices fall for the first time in a week

Stocks drifted on Wall Street and oil prices fell for the first time in a week, even as heavy fighting in the Middle East again threatened to slow the global flow of oil

Stocks waver on Wall Street while crude oil prices fall for the first time in a week
Asia|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Zelenskyy and Britain's new leader discuss drone projects and missile defense for Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and new U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham have discussed joint drone projects and Ukraine’s urgent need for ballistic missile interceptors during a visit to a British naval base

Zelenskyy and Britain's new leader discuss drone projects and missile defense for Kyiv
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Cracker Barrel’s CEO is stepping down

Cracker Barrel’s CEO is stepping down

Cracker Barrel’s CEO is stepping down
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The Iran and Ukraine wars are colliding on the world’s biggest lake. Here’s what to know

The Iran and Ukraine wars are colliding on the world’s biggest lake. Here’s what to know

The Iran and Ukraine wars are colliding on the world’s biggest lake. Here’s what to know
Crime|World

Identified remains in 1985 missing person case led police to 2-day dig off Kismet Pkwy

Identified remains in 1985 missing person case led police to 2-day dig off Kismet Pkwy

Identified remains in 1985 missing person case led police to 2-day dig off Kismet Pkwy
Africa|Crime|World

At least 30 killed in village attack in Nigeria's Kaduna state, residents say

At least 30 people were killed when armed men attacked a village in Nigeria's northwestern Kaduna state early on Monday, two residents said.

At least 30 killed in village attack in Nigeria's Kaduna state, residents say
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Poland asks US to hand over ex-minister over alleged fund misuse

Poland asked the U.S. on Monday to extradite fugitive former Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro, who faces 26 charges mainly related to the alleged misuse of money from a

Poland asks US to hand over ex-minister over alleged fund misuse
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Wall St opens higher as pause in US-Iran hostilities lifts sentiment

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Monday after the United States and Iran paused hostilities, boosting risk appetite ahead of a week of major earnings, economic data and

Wall St opens higher as pause in US-Iran hostilities lifts sentiment
Crime|Europe|World

French police arrest man after he attacks three women with knives in Paris

French police detained a man on Monday after he attacked three women with knives before bystanders pinned him to the ground and an off-duty police officer

French police arrest man after he attacks three women with knives in Paris
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Italian machine tool sector wants tougher EU trade rules on China

The European Union must bolster trade defence measures against aggressive competition from Chinese machine

Italian machine tool sector wants tougher EU trade rules on China
Asia|Technology|World

Modi faces challenge from activists over surveillance at India youth protest

Indian activists are challenging Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government over the use of AI-powered surveillance used at the

Modi faces challenge from activists over surveillance at India youth protest
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Peru's president-elect Fujimori names key ministerial appointments

Peru's President-elect Keiko Fujimori on Monday named the Economy Minister, Foreign Minister, and Prime Minister for her administration, which is due to be sworn into

Peru's president-elect Fujimori names key ministerial appointments
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US core capital goods orders rise, shipments post largest gain in 4-1/2 years amid AI investment boom

New orders for key U.S.-manufactured capital goods increased strongly in June while shipments surged by the most in 4-1/2 years as businesses ramped

US core capital goods orders rise, shipments post largest gain in 4-1/2 years amid AI investment boom
Crime|World

Palestinians say settler violence and military raids are bringing them to breaking point

Palestinian villagers in the occupied West Bank said on Monday the area was coming close to breaking point after increasing incursions by Israeli

Palestinians say settler violence and military raids are bringing them to breaking point
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Government engagement with AI creates more uncertainty for investors, Bridgewater CIOs warn

The engagement of government with AI could potentially slow the adoption and progress of the technology and create more uncertainty for investors, Bridgewater's co-chief investment

Government engagement with AI creates more uncertainty for investors, Bridgewater CIOs warn
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China begins making homegrown DUV chipmaking tools, The Information reports

China has begun manufacturing domestically developed immersion deep ultraviolet lithography machines, a key chipmaking tool long dominated by Dutch supplier ASML, The Information

China begins making homegrown DUV chipmaking tools, The Information reports
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Houthis say they targeted Saudi east-west oil transport

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis said on Monday they targeted a number of sensitive crude oil supply and transport sites linking eastern Saudi Arabia to the critical Red Sea oil export

Houthis say they targeted Saudi east-west oil transport
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Malaysia detains over 100 Rohingya refugees seeking shelter at UNHCR

Malaysian authorities detained more than 100 Rohingya Muslim asylum seekers on Monday who had gathered outside the U.N. refugee

Malaysia detains over 100 Rohingya refugees seeking shelter at UNHCR
Europe|Political|World

UK's Burnham welcomes Zelenskiy as first foreign visitor

Britain's new prime minister, Andy Burnham, welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy as his first international visitor on Monday, in a move that underscores

UK's Burnham welcomes Zelenskiy as first foreign visitor
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Trump says he is ready for military action if Iran talks fail, Axios reports

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday Washington was in "very deep talks with Iran" and warned that he is ready for "strong military action" if diplomacy failed.

Trump says he is ready for military action if Iran talks fail, Axios reports
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Food vendor’s livestream captures start of Seattle shooting

A vendor livestreaming at Seattle's Bite of Seattle festival captured the moment gunshots rang out Sunday evening. The shooting killed at least three people and injured four others, authorities said. Police say one suspect is in custody and are still searching for a second person believed to be involved.

Food vendor’s livestream captures start of Seattle shooting
Europe|Sports|World

Tadej Pogacar's cycling supremacy is such that few riders can even challenge him

Tadej Pogacar’s record-equaling fifth Tour de France title puts him among the greatest cyclists in the sport

Tadej Pogacar's cycling supremacy is such that few riders can even challenge him
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Andrea Pirlo out of contention for Italy job amid flap over deal with Russian betting firm

Andrea Pirlo is out of contention for the Italy job amid political concerns over a sponsorship deal with a Russian betting firm

Andrea Pirlo out of contention for Italy job amid flap over deal with Russian betting firm
Environment|Europe|Science|World

French wildfire created a monster cloud, unleashing lightning that ignited more fires

A wildfire in southwest France grew so powerful that its towering smoke column became a thunderstorm, generating lightning that struck the ground and ignited new fires beyond the original blaze, French officials said

French wildfire created a monster cloud, unleashing lightning that ignited more fires
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US advances nomination of Trump top spy nominee Clayton

The U.S. Senate on Monday advanced the nomination of Manhattan U.S.

US advances nomination of Trump top spy nominee Clayton
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US firms in Europe broadly see stable transatlantic ties a year on from trade deal

A majority of U.S. companies operating in Europe now expect stable transatlantic trade and investment relations, a marked improvement from their

US firms in Europe broadly see stable transatlantic ties a year on from trade deal
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Goldman Sachs Alternatives buys control of Italian medtech firm Numantec

The private equity arm of Goldman Sachs has agreed to acquire control of Italian medical equipment maker Numantec from White Bridge Investment, the companies said, betting

Goldman Sachs Alternatives buys control of Italian medtech firm Numantec
Africa|Crime|Europe|World

What we know about the Berlin Pride attacker

The 21-year-old suspect in a weekend attack on the Berlin Pride celebration in which one person was killed and more than two dozen wounded was shot dead by police on Sunday

What we know about the Berlin Pride attacker
Arts|Europe|Health|Science|Technology|World

Gunther von Hagens, the German anatomist behind the 'Body Worlds' exhibition, dies at 81

Gunther von Hagens, the German anatomist who generated both fascination and revulsion around the globe with his “Body Worlds” exhibits of preserved human corpses, has died

Gunther von Hagens, the German anatomist behind the 'Body Worlds' exhibition, dies at 81
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Indonesia faces test of central bank independence after governor's shock exit

Just as a fragile calm was returning to Indonesian markets, the abrupt resignation of the central bank chief has reignited

Indonesia faces test of central bank independence after governor's shock exit
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IMF chief praises Argentina's economic reforms as 2027 debt hurdle looms

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva expressed confidence on Monday in President Javier Milei's economic reforms and the

IMF chief praises Argentina's economic reforms as 2027 debt hurdle looms
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China accuses US of 'AI hegemonism', threatens countermeasures over potential probes

China's commerce ministry on Monday accused the United States of "AI hegemonism" and threatened countermeasures after senior U.S. officials said

China accuses US of 'AI hegemonism', threatens countermeasures over potential probes
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Tesla wins bid to revive UK lawsuit for 5G patents licence

Elon Musk's Tesla on Monday won its bid to revive a London lawsuit brought against U.S. technology firm InterDigital and a patent licensing platform, seeking a patent

Tesla wins bid to revive UK lawsuit for 5G patents licence
Arts|Food|Opinion|Science|Technology|World

Bird droppings were a foundation of modern agriculture and American empire

Long before synthetic fertilizers, the global guano trade reshaped farming, fueled American expansion and exposed the hidden human costs of feeding the modern world.

Bird droppings were a foundation of modern agriculture and American empire
Crime|World

International Criminal Court faces challenging search for new prosecutor

The International Criminal Court faces a challenging search for a new prosecutor after Karim Khan was dismissed, against the backdrop of a U.S.

International Criminal Court faces challenging search for new prosecutor
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Saab wins $1 billion order for surveillance aircraft in Middle East

Saab has received an order for two GlobalEye surveillance aircraft from a country in the Middle East region worth 10.1 billion Swedish crowns ($1.04 billion), with deliveries

Saab wins $1 billion order for surveillance aircraft in Middle East
Asia|Business|Economy|World

China opposes US 'forced labour' tariffs, calls for them to be cancelled

China's commerce ministry said on Monday that new U.S. tariffs imposed on Chinese goods over alleged forced labour

China opposes US 'forced labour' tariffs, calls for them to be cancelled
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Porsche to axe one in five jobs by 2035 as China, EV woes bite

German luxury carmaker Porsche will cut around one in five jobs by 2035, with 9,000 positions to be axed in total, as parent Volkswagen

Porsche to axe one in five jobs by 2035 as China, EV woes bite
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8 family members found dead after suspicious house fire

8 family members found dead after suspicious house fire

8 family members found dead after suspicious house fire
MidEast|Political|World

Netanyahu says Iran is top agenda in meeting with Trump

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departed to Washington on Monday, where he said he would meet U.S.

Netanyahu says Iran is top agenda in meeting with Trump
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LVMH's Arnault dismisses reports of family rift

Bernard Arnault, the billionaire chairman of French luxury group LVMH, has dismissed media reports of a bitter succession battle among his five children,

LVMH's Arnault dismisses reports of family rift
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Amazon's Leo proposes satellite constellation for direct-to-phone service

Amazon's Leo on Monday proposed a constellation of up to 5,105 satellites to provide direct-to-device voice and data connectivity,

Amazon's Leo proposes satellite constellation for direct-to-phone service
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Durigan says Brazil will press US on tariffs, expects solution after election

Brazil's Finance Minister Dario Durigan said on Monday that U.S. tariffs on several goods from his country amount to "external interference" and predicted the dispute

Durigan says Brazil will press US on tariffs, expects solution after election
Political|Technology|Travel|World

Air Force One is more than transportation – it has defined how presidents run the country and meet the world

Air Force One shouldn’t be seen as only a cool piece of flying technology or a political flash point. Instead, writes a historian, the presidential plane has shaped and defined the modern presidency.

Air Force One is more than transportation – it has defined how presidents run the country and meet the world
Asia|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Philippine president slams China in veiled rebuke in his state of the nation speech

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has denounced China in a veiled rebuke in his state of the nation speech

Philippine president slams China in veiled rebuke in his state of the nation speech
Entertainment|Interview|Political|World

Never-before-seen video gives rare access behind the scenes with the late Sen. Lindsey Graham

The documentary filmmaker Alex Holder spent years behind the scenes with Sen. Lindsey Graham, including in the months before his death, recording hundreds of hours of meetings with world leaders like Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, candid moments and more. He speaks with CNN’s Manu Raju.

Never-before-seen video gives rare access behind the scenes with the late Sen. Lindsey Graham
Crime|US|World

Police search for second suspect following Seattle food festival shooting that killed 3

Police are searching for a second suspect after gunfire erupted at a crowded food festival beneath Seattle’s Space Needle

Police search for second suspect following Seattle food festival shooting that killed 3
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump economy at 18 months is a tale of shocks, resilience, and signs of stalled progress

The first 18 months of President Donald Trump's second term in the White House have seen a series of policy-driven economic

Trump economy at 18 months is a tale of shocks, resilience, and signs of stalled progress
Asia|World

North Korea's Kim Jong Un marks war anniversary with daughter by his side

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un paid respects at war memorials marking the 73rd anniversary of the Korean War armistice, state media KCNA reported on Monday, with his

North Korea's Kim Jong Un marks war anniversary with daughter by his side
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

China chip champ

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets A pause in the Iran conflict and a sizeable retreat in crude oil

China chip champ
Crime|Education|World

Timeline-India's youth protests force exam reforms after education minister quits

India's federal government on Monday introduced a bill in parliament to amend the law governing public examinations, days after protests by the "cockroach" movement

Timeline-India's youth protests force exam reforms after education minister quits
Crime|Education|World

How is India reforming its public exam system after massive youth protests?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government introduced a bill in parliament on Monday proposing changes to India's law governing public examinations, the latest in a

How is India reforming its public exam system after massive youth protests?
Asia|Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|World

Elusive founder Sky Xu faces spotlight as Shein seeks Hong Kong listing 

Shein's draft prospectus for a Hong Kong listing, published on Sunday, offers rare details about the role of its reclusive

Elusive founder Sky Xu faces spotlight as Shein seeks Hong Kong listing 
Business|Economy|Europe|World

UK retailers report smallest sales drop since January, CBI says

British retailers reported the smallest downturn in sales in six months in July but remained gloomy overall due to continued cost pressures, the Confederation of British

UK retailers report smallest sales drop since January, CBI says
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Growing number of brokerages see July Fed decision as 'a close call' 

A growing number of major brokerages believe there is a real risk of the Federal Reserve delivering a rate hike at its meeting this week, given this month's surge in oil prices and

Growing number of brokerages see July Fed decision as 'a close call' 
Election|Finance|Political|World

Brazil's Lula holds lead over Bolsonaro in BTG/Nexus election poll

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva leads Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in a simulated second-round runoff for October's presidential election, a Nexus poll commissioned by

Brazil's Lula holds lead over Bolsonaro in BTG/Nexus election poll
Asia|Crime|Economy|World

Philippines' Marcos puts anti-graft campaign at centre of address to Congress

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Monday he was "not the president of my family" and "not the president of my friends" as he vowed to press ahead with an

Philippines' Marcos puts anti-graft campaign at centre of address to Congress
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

Africa facing up to $20 billion economic hit from 'super' El Niño, AfDB climate chief warns

An impending "super" El Niño is likely to inflict a combined $10 billion to $20 billion hit on affected African countries and trigger mass

Africa facing up to $20 billion economic hit from 'super' El Niño, AfDB climate chief warns
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The Fed confronts an unusually confusing economic moment

The Fed confronts an unusually confusing economic moment

The Fed confronts an unusually confusing economic moment
Crime|Economy|Health|Political|World

2 men scheduled to be put to death in Florida Tuesday in rare double execution

2 men scheduled to be put to death in Florida Tuesday in rare double execution

2 men scheduled to be put to death in Florida Tuesday in rare double execution
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

ECB's Kazimir: September rate hike likely needed even if outlook improves

The European Central Bank will need to raise interest rates at least once more to contain inflation and a deterioration in the outlook could warrant more tightening than

ECB's Kazimir: September rate hike likely needed even if outlook improves
Asia|Crime|Education|World

India suspends policeman for firing AK-47 at student protesters

By Jatindra Dash and Krishna N.

India suspends policeman for firing AK-47 at student protesters
Crime|Europe|World

Second suspect in Berlin pride attack released, prosecutors say

A second suspect detained in connection with a deadly car-ramming attack on Berlin's Pride celebrations over the weekend has been released, the German federal prosecutors'

Second suspect in Berlin pride attack released, prosecutors say
Arts|Business|Education|Europe|Travel|World

Gdynia, Poland's interwar modernist port city, wins UNESCO heritage status

The centre of the modernist Baltic port city of Gdynia, built almost from scratch during the two decades between World War One and World War Two, was added to UNESCO's

Gdynia, Poland's interwar modernist port city, wins UNESCO heritage status
Business|Economy|Europe|World

German business sentiment rises more than expected in July, Ifo survey shows

German business morale grew more than expected in July as the outlook for companies improved across sectors, a survey showed on Monday, although they

German business sentiment rises more than expected in July, Ifo survey shows
Europe|Political|World

Kremlin says it has seen nothing tangible on any new Ukraine peace proposals

The Kremlin said on Monday that it had not seen any specific information regarding new proposals for a peace settlement in Ukraine ahead of a meeting in Washington between

Kremlin says it has seen nothing tangible on any new Ukraine peace proposals
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China memory chipmaker CXMT's shares soar in a blockbuster share listing in Shanghai

Shares of Chinese memory chipmaker CXMT have soared as the company began trading in Shanghai in mainland China’s biggest IPO in recent years

China memory chipmaker CXMT's shares soar in a blockbuster share listing in Shanghai
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Inside the fights to maintain TPS status for thousands after the Supreme Court sided with Trump

Inside the fights to maintain TPS status for thousands after the Supreme Court sided with Trump

Inside the fights to maintain TPS status for thousands after the Supreme Court sided with Trump
Australia|Crime|Political|World

Australian right-wing leader Pauline Hanson loses appeal in racial discrimination case

An Australian court on Monday rejected an appeal from right-wing leader Pauline Hanson to overturn a ruling that she racially discriminated against a

Australian right-wing leader Pauline Hanson loses appeal in racial discrimination case
Economy|Political|World

Indonesia's Prabowo approval rating drops to 51.1%, survey finds

The approval rating of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto fell to 51.1% in July 2026, a poll showed, with respondents pointing to the state of the country's economy

Indonesia's Prabowo approval rating drops to 51.1%, survey finds
Business|Economy|Political|World

Japan's Takaichi defends policy as underpinning yen, approval rating slumps

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said government efforts to boost the country's growth potential will underpin market trust in the yen, countering

Japan's Takaichi defends policy as underpinning yen, approval rating slumps
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

Emerging markets stare at inflation risks as powerful El Niño looms

Emerging economies already strained by the Middle East conflict face a new threat: a potentially powerful El Niño that could push up food prices

Emerging markets stare at inflation risks as powerful El Niño looms
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Ukraine wants prototype of European missile defence system by mid-2027, official says

Ukraine wants a prototype for a European anti-ballistic system codenamed Freyja to be ready within the first half of next year, a senior official said, as Kyiv

Ukraine wants prototype of European missile defence system by mid-2027, official says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Bank of England to keep rate steady despite oil and gas price rebound

The Bank of England looks set to keep interest rates unchanged at 3.75% on Thursday, despite a recent spike in oil prices above $100 a barrel which may

Bank of England to keep rate steady despite oil and gas price rebound
Crime|Entertainment|US|World

Police arrest 1 person and search for another after Seattle festival shooting that killed 3

Police have arrested one suspect and were looking for another after gunfire erupted at a crowded food festival beneath Seattle’s Space Needle

Police arrest 1 person and search for another after Seattle festival shooting that killed 3
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Myanmar military escalates civilian killings, monitor warns, amid diplomatic push

Myanmar's military has sharply escalated attacks on civilians since a new administration took office in the

Myanmar military escalates civilian killings, monitor warns, amid diplomatic push
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Hong Kong IPO-bound Shein's management and ownership structure

Shein's draft prospectus for a Hong Kong market listing has for the first time shed light on the top management and ownership structure of the online fast-fashion retailer, which

Hong Kong IPO-bound Shein's management and ownership structure
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Bank of Japan to signal more rate hikes as price pressures build

The Bank of Japan is set to keep interest rates steady on Friday but leave scope for further hikes with hawkish communication, as the economy faces mounting

Bank of Japan to signal more rate hikes as price pressures build
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

RBI to hold rates through 2026 as growth risks outweigh inflation: Reuters poll

The Reserve Bank of India will keep its key interest rate unchanged at 5.25% in August and for the rest of the year, according to a Reuters poll of

RBI to hold rates through 2026 as growth risks outweigh inflation: Reuters poll
Crime|US|World

Three killed, four wounded in Seattle food festival shooting, police say

Three people were killed and four others, including a toddler, were wounded on Sunday in a shooting at a downtown Seattle food festival, police

Three killed, four wounded in Seattle food festival shooting, police say
Business|Economy|Education|Health|World

Germany's sick-note crackdown may be treating the symptoms, not the disease

Germany's plans to tighten sick-note rules may be mistaking the symptoms of rising absenteeism for the underlying illness,

Germany's sick-note crackdown may be treating the symptoms, not the disease
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Markets dare to hope as US, Iran put war on hold

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole.

Markets dare to hope as US, Iran put war on hold
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|World

South Korea court gives ex-President Yoon suspended jail term for violating election law

A South Korean court on Monday sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to 18 months in prison, suspended for three years, after finding him guilty of violating the election

South Korea court gives ex-President Yoon suspended jail term for violating election law
Americas|Election|Political|World

El Salvador opposition pitch former lawmaker, doctor to run against Bukele in 2027

El Salvador's opposition parties have named Maytee Iraheta, a former lawmaker, as well as doctor and union leader Rafael Aguirre to run against

El Salvador opposition pitch former lawmaker, doctor to run against Bukele in 2027
Business|Economy|Environment|MidEast|World

Red Sea shipping slows after Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia, data shows

Ship traffic through Bab el-Mandeb fell on Sunday after Yemeni Houthis attacked Saudi oil installations along the Red Sea coast, while transit through

Red Sea shipping slows after Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia, data shows
Education|World

Rohingya schools in Malaysia face closures amid online surge in hate speech

Nur is a 12-year-old Rohingya Muslim refugee in Malaysia who has stopped going to school since June, after two men threatened to beat her on her way

Rohingya schools in Malaysia face closures amid online surge in hate speech
Business|Economy|Finance|World

China's industrial profit growth moderates as exports cushion uneven recovery

Profits at China's industrial firms grew at a solid, though slower, pace as resilient exports helped cushion sluggish domestic demand, highlighting the economy's uneven

China's industrial profit growth moderates as exports cushion uneven recovery
Crime|Europe|World

The suspect in the deadly Berlin Pride attack is killed in a confrontation with police

German authorities say the suspect in the deadly Berlin Pride attack that killed one person and left 29 injured was shot and killed by police during a confrontation in a suburb of the city

The suspect in the deadly Berlin Pride attack is killed in a confrontation with police
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|World

As Indonesia cuts methane emissions, life atop a mountain of garbage begins to change

At Indonesia’s largest landfill, Bantargebang, waste picker Nur Wencih fears a sweeping government crackdown on open dumping could threaten the livelihood that has supported her family for two decades

As Indonesia cuts methane emissions, life atop a mountain of garbage begins to change
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Japan June services producer prices rise as Iran war keeps freight costs high

Japan's services producer price index rose 3.2% in June from a year earlier, central bank data showed on Monday, a sign of broadening inflationary pressure that will keep

Japan June services producer prices rise as Iran war keeps freight costs high
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

How Singapore's unique monetary policy works

Singapore's central bank tightened its monetary policy settings unexpectedly on Monday, with inflation projected to step up in the months ahead.

How Singapore's unique monetary policy works
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Oil prices ease after US and Iran pause their attacks

Oil prices have fallen further in early trading after setting a two-month high set last week

Oil prices ease after US and Iran pause their attacks
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia strikes Kyiv, other Ukraine cities; Russian-held areas also hit

The Ukrainian capital Kyiv came under ballistic missile attack from Russian forces early on Sunday, local

Russia strikes Kyiv, other Ukraine cities; Russian-held areas also hit
Business|Entertainment|Finance|World

Brown-Forman board says Sazerac unsolicited bid not actionable

Brown-Forman, maker of Jack Daniel's whiskey, said on Sunday its board had received an unsolicited takeover bid from privately held spirits company Sazerac,

Brown-Forman board says Sazerac unsolicited bid not actionable
Arts|Crime|Food|World

Toronto police investigate after Jewish-owned bakery chain hit by gunfire and vandalism

Toronto police investigate after Jewish-owned bakery chain hit by gunfire and vandalism

Toronto police investigate after Jewish-owned bakery chain hit by gunfire and vandalism
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World

Berlin Pride attack suspect shot dead by police after manhunt. Here’s what we know so far

Berlin Pride attack suspect shot dead by police after manhunt. Here’s what we know so far

Berlin Pride attack suspect shot dead by police after manhunt. Here’s what we know so far
Entertainment|Sports|US|World

Noah Lyles pulls up mid-race at US nationals, suffers a rare loss at 200 meters

Noah Lyles pulled up halfway through the 200-meter final at U.S. track championships, suffering a rare loss in his best race and allowing USC’s Garrett Kaalund to take the title

Noah Lyles pulls up mid-race at US nationals, suffers a rare loss at 200 meters
Environment|Health|Science|US|World

Sweltering heat wave grips central and southern US for a second straight day

A scorching heat wave continues across the central and southern United States, leaving at least 40 million people under extreme heat warnings

Sweltering heat wave grips central and southern US for a second straight day
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Iran foreign minister says Ukraine's attack on Iranian vessel 'cannot go unanswered'

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Sunday a Ukrainian attack on an Iranian commercial vessel "cannot go unanswered".

Iran foreign minister says Ukraine's attack on Iranian vessel 'cannot go unanswered'
Interview|Political|World

Syria president tells Al Jazeera his country seeks security deal with Israel

Syria is seeking to reach a security agreement with Israel, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said in an interview with Al Jazeera on Sunday.

Syria president tells Al Jazeera his country seeks security deal with Israel
Economy|Environment|Science|Travel|World

Genevieve becomes a major Pacific hurricane off Mexico, but no direct threat to land is forecast

Hurricane Genevieve has strengthened into a major Category 4 storm southwest of Mexico in the Pacific Ocean

Genevieve becomes a major Pacific hurricane off Mexico, but no direct threat to land is forecast
Economy|Political|World

US and Iran pause their attacks after days of escalation

The United States has not attacked Iran for a second day, and Tehran says it has also halted attacks

US and Iran pause their attacks after days of escalation
Crime|Political|US|World

Trump's border czar says vetting of ICE officer is under internal review after Maine shooting

President Donald Trump’s border czar said the vetting of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer involved in the deadly shooting of a Colombian native in Maine is under internal review

Trump's border czar says vetting of ICE officer is under internal review after Maine shooting
Environment|Europe|World

Wildfires in France drive 250,000 people from their homes and creep toward wine city of Bordeaux

A raging wildfire in southwest France has forced the evacuation of 55,000 more people overnight

Wildfires in France drive 250,000 people from their homes and creep toward wine city of Bordeaux
MidEast|Political|World

Iran says it will halt strikes as long as US bombing pause holds

Iran will halt its own attacks as long as the United States does the same, a senior Iranian official told

Iran says it will halt strikes as long as US bombing pause holds
Crime|Europe|World

Suspect in Berlin Pride attack shot dead during operation, police say

Berlin police shot dead the suspect being sought over the Pride attack in the German capital, they said on X, after he tried to attack them with a bladed weapon at an

Suspect in Berlin Pride attack shot dead during operation, police say
Business|Europe|Political|World

Germany's Merz will propose conservative Bilger as new transport minister

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will propose that conservative parliamentary director Steffen Bilger replace Patrick Schnieder as transport minister as part of an ongoing cabinet

Germany's Merz will propose conservative Bilger as new transport minister
Crime|Europe|Lifestyle|World

Suspect in Berlin Pride attack shot dead by police

German police said a 21-year-old man with a record of Islamist extremist activity was shot dead on Sunday, a day after he

Suspect in Berlin Pride attack shot dead by police
Environment|Europe|World

Wildfires threaten Bordeaux as France and Spain battle blazes

Wildfires advanced towards the outskirts of the historic French city of Bordeaux, at the heart of the country's winelands, on

Wildfires threaten Bordeaux as France and Spain battle blazes
Business|Crime|Europe|World

Vessel sinks a week after being struck by Russian fire, Ukrainian officials say

An international cargo vessel sank off the coast of Ukraine's Black Sea port of Odesa on Sunday, a week after Ukrainian officials said it had been struck by Russian forces.

Vessel sinks a week after being struck by Russian fire, Ukrainian officials say
Europe|Travel|World

Five Bosnian climbers confirmed dead on Russia's Mount Elbrus

Five Bosnian climbers died on Russia's Mount Elbrus, the highest mountain in Europe, after being caught in a violent storm, but the bodies of three people have not yet

Five Bosnian climbers confirmed dead on Russia's Mount Elbrus
World

Pentagon's official Iran war death toll no longer lists 4 troops killed during renewed fighting

The four American troops killed during renewed fighting between the U.S. and Iran in recent weeks are no longer listed as part of the Iran war death toll in the Pentagon’s official casualty count

Pentagon's official Iran war death toll no longer lists 4 troops killed during renewed fighting
World

Iran war casualty count eclipses 600 as Pentagon quietly changes accounting

Iran war casualty count eclipses 600 as Pentagon quietly changes accounting

Iran war casualty count eclipses 600 as Pentagon quietly changes accounting
Americas|Business|Europe|Finance|Political|Travel|World

Exclusive: In a Ukrainian bomb shelter, Laura Loomer explains shift on Russia’s war

Laura Loomer became infamous for spreading conspiracy theories online

Exclusive: In a Ukrainian bomb shelter, Laura Loomer explains shift on Russia’s war
Environment|Europe|World

Displaced from wildfires in Spain share their stories of uncertainty and narrow escapes

Elvira Menéndez knows how lucky she is that her house is not a charred ruin like so many others in Spain and France, devastated by raging wildfires

Displaced from wildfires in Spain share their stories of uncertainty and narrow escapes
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

2 mosques in the West Bank are set on fire during a deadly surge in settler violence

Two mosques have been set on fire in the Israeli-occupied West Bank in an apparent Israeli settler attack following a spate of deadly violence that killed four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers

2 mosques in the West Bank are set on fire during a deadly surge in settler violence
Crime|Europe|Lifestyle|World

A fatal attack on Berlin's Pride festival leaves locals wondering how their city will recover

A fatal attack on Berlin’s Pride festival has left locals wondering how their city will recover

A fatal attack on Berlin's Pride festival leaves locals wondering how their city will recover
Americas|Election|Finance|Political|World

Brazil recalls ambassador to Argentina after Milei attacks Lula, sources say

Brazil has recalled its ambassador to Buenos Aires after Argentine President Javier Milei used a trip to the country to criticize its leaders and

Brazil recalls ambassador to Argentina after Milei attacks Lula, sources say
Arts|Sports|World

Jenny Shin claims her first LPGA win in more than a decade at Women's Scottish Open

South Korean golfer Jenny Shin has ended a decade-long wait for a second LPGA victory with a win at the Women’s Scottish Open

Jenny Shin claims her first LPGA win in more than a decade at Women's Scottish Open
Business|Finance|Political|World

Israel to allow international force into Gaza, Israeli official says

Israel will allow a multinational security force to enter Gaza as proposed under U.S.

Israel to allow international force into Gaza, Israeli official says
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Netanyahu accuses Mamdani of 'fomenting hate' and calls ICC war-crimes charges 'bogus'

Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu says New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is “fomenting hate” by calling the prime minister a war criminal who should be arrested if he visits the city

Netanyahu accuses Mamdani of 'fomenting hate' and calls ICC war-crimes charges 'bogus'
Crime|Political|World

Wisconsin's capital city cancels signature events, grapples with fallout from police shooting

A police shooting in Wisconsin’s progressive capital city this week put the spotlight on persistent and deep racial divisions, prompting cancellations and other changes to popular summertime events as protesters said they were determined to continue public pressure for change in Madison

Wisconsin's capital city cancels signature events, grapples with fallout from police shooting
Economy|Political|World

Vance, Caine raised concerns about escalating war in Iran, sources say as US pauses consecutive nights of strikes

Vance, Caine raised concerns about escalating war in Iran, sources say as US pauses consecutive nights of strikes

Vance, Caine raised concerns about escalating war in Iran, sources say as US pauses consecutive nights of strikes
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|World

Ride along with Salvation Army’s Mobile Hydration Unit during extreme heat warning

Ride along with Salvation Army’s Mobile Hydration Unit during extreme heat warning

Ride along with Salvation Army’s Mobile Hydration Unit during extreme heat warning
Europe|Political|World

Romania scrambles F-16 jets and downs a suspected Russian drone, the third in 3 days

Romania has shot down a suspected Russian drone after it crossed into its airspace

Romania scrambles F-16 jets and downs a suspected Russian drone, the third in 3 days
Business|Interview|Political|US|Videos|World

Graham called yearslong push for war with Iran ‘the best thing I’ve ever done’ in new footage

Graham called yearslong push for war with Iran ‘the best thing I’ve ever done’ in new footage

Graham called yearslong push for war with Iran ‘the best thing I’ve ever done’ in new footage
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

US appeals court upholds injunction that blocks Trump's order to create a federal voter list

A federal appeals court has upheld a judge's ruling that halted President Donald Trump's efforts to create a federal voter list and limit who can receive a mail ballot

US appeals court upholds injunction that blocks Trump's order to create a federal voter list
Asia|Travel|World

80 years after World War II, Okinawa’s battle sites are still giving up bones and bombs

80 years after World War II, Okinawa’s battle sites are still giving up bones and bombs

80 years after World War II, Okinawa’s battle sites are still giving up bones and bombs
Arts|Economy|Health|Science|Technology|World

For some, so-called 'Skynet Day' came too close to sci-fi after a rogue agent hacked into a startup

In 1984, the Skynet of "The Terminator" films were science fiction

For some, so-called 'Skynet Day' came too close to sci-fi after a rogue agent hacked into a startup
Europe|Travel|World

Deep underground, the Nazis built a city for thousands of soldiers. Now it’s a tourist attraction

Deep underground, the Nazis built a city for thousands of soldiers. Now it’s a tourist attraction

Deep underground, the Nazis built a city for thousands of soldiers. Now it’s a tourist attraction
Crime|Environment|US|Videos|World

Federal officials investigate after a video appears to show a person kicking a California sea lion

Federal wildlife authorities are investigating after a video appeared to show a person kicking a protected sea lion at a beach in California

Federal officials investigate after a video appears to show a person kicking a California sea lion
Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|Technology|World

Shein flags tariff hits after posting quarterly loss ahead of Hong Kong IPO

Shein swung to a $99 million quarterly loss due to slowing sales after the U.S. removed an import duty exemption on

Shein flags tariff hits after posting quarterly loss ahead of Hong Kong IPO
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump is giving Iran talks 'a little bit of room,' US ambassador to UN says

U.S. President Donald Trump has paused attacks on Iran to allow more room for diplomacy, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations said on Sunday.

Trump is giving Iran talks 'a little bit of room,' US ambassador to UN says
Education|Political|Technology|World

India PM Modi announces panel to overhaul exam system after protests

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Sunday the creation of a task force headed by tech entrepreneur Nandan Nilekani to overhaul India's examination system,

India PM Modi announces panel to overhaul exam system after protests
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Lula calls new US tariffs a mistake in Washington Post op-ed

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva called new U.S. tariffs unfair and a strategic mistake in a Sunday opinion column for The Washington

Lula calls new US tariffs a mistake in Washington Post op-ed
Americas|Crime|World

Honduras ex-President Hernandez returns home after Trump pardon

Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez returned to Honduras on Sunday, eight months after U.S.

Honduras ex-President Hernandez returns home after Trump pardon
Economy|Education|Political|World

Cuban president accuses US of 'political genocide' on anniversary of revolution

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel issued a sharp condemnation of Washington's oil embargo and hardened sanctions in a speech on Sunday, calling the policy of

Cuban president accuses US of 'political genocide' on anniversary of revolution
Election|Political|World

Early voting underway in Michigan for August 2026 primary election

Early voting underway in Michigan for August 2026 primary election

Early voting underway in Michigan for August 2026 primary election
Crime|Education|US|World

Street named honoring Mamie Till-Mobley, Emmet Till in Marquette Park

Street named honoring Mamie Till-Mobley, Emmet Till in Marquette Park

Street named honoring Mamie Till-Mobley, Emmet Till in Marquette Park
Europe|Sports|World

Norris ends wait for F1 win in Hungary as Antonelli stretches championship lead

Lando Norris ended an eight-month wait for a Formula 1 victory with strong pace and a dose of good fortune to win the Hungarian Grand Prix

Norris ends wait for F1 win in Hungary as Antonelli stretches championship lead
Crime|Europe|Political|World

2 dead in Ukraine from Russian attacks, 4 more in Russian-held area hit by Ukrainian drones

Russian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv early Sunday, igniting fires and wounding at least three civilians

2 dead in Ukraine from Russian attacks, 4 more in Russian-held area hit by Ukrainian drones
World

Israeli settlers set fire to West Bank mosques after deadly clash

Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank early on Sunday, setting fire to two mosques and

Israeli settlers set fire to West Bank mosques after deadly clash
Business|Economy|Political|World

Kremlin says too early to comment on reported US-Ukraine air ceasefire talks

Russia considers it premature to comment on reports that the United States and Ukraine are discussing a possible halt to aerial attacks as part of efforts to end the war, Kremlin

Kremlin says too early to comment on reported US-Ukraine air ceasefire talks
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

‘Going it alone does not work’: America’s first one-party war

‘Going it alone does not work’: America’s first one-party war

‘Going it alone does not work’: America’s first one-party war
Business|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine sees highest civilian casualties since 2022

Ukraine sees highest civilian casualties since 2022

Ukraine sees highest civilian casualties since 2022
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Political|World

Berlin Pride attack prompts grief and solidarity with LGBTQ community

Members of Berlin's LGBTQ community and others voiced grief, anger and solidarity on Sunday after a vehicle rammed into crowds at the city's annual

Berlin Pride attack prompts grief and solidarity with LGBTQ community
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Senegal's President Faye launches new party, cementing ruling camp split

Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has launched a new political party, formalising his break with former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and the ruling Pastef party that

Senegal's President Faye launches new party, cementing ruling camp split
Environment|Europe|World

French firefighters battle to keep blazes from Bordeaux

Firefighters battled to control wildfires threatening the French city of Bordeaux on Sunday, while authorities evacuated increasing numbers of

French firefighters battle to keep blazes from Bordeaux
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Ugandan diplomat Otunnu joins race to become next UN head

Ugandan diplomat Olara Otunnu has joined the contest to become the next secretary-general of the United Nations, the seventh contender to succeed Antonio

Ugandan diplomat Otunnu joins race to become next UN head
Opinion|Political|World

Michigan, Missouri primaries will again lay bare the Democratic divide over Israel

Michigan, Missouri primaries will again lay bare the Democratic divide over Israel

Michigan, Missouri primaries will again lay bare the Democratic divide over Israel
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary sets up a battle of generations

Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary sets up a battle of generations

Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary sets up a battle of generations
Arts|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology|Travel|World

The US military hasn’t blown up an alleged drug boat in a month. Has the campaign worked?

The US military hasn’t blown up an alleged drug boat in a month. Has the campaign worked?

The US military hasn’t blown up an alleged drug boat in a month. Has the campaign worked?
Asia|Environment|World

Typhoon Noul weakens after making landfall, brings heavy rain to southern China

Typhoon Noul has weakened to a tropical storm as it moves inland after making landfall in southern China

Typhoon Noul weakens after making landfall, brings heavy rain to southern China
Europe|Travel|World

Normandy's D-Day World War Two beaches become UNESCO heritage site

The Normandy D-Day beaches where Allied forces landed on June 6, 1944, to fight Adolf Hitler's Nazi troops and go on to liberate France have become a UNESCO protected world

Normandy's D-Day World War Two beaches become UNESCO heritage site
Political|Travel|World

Main land crossing between Kuwait and Iraq reopens, Iraq's state news agency says

The main land border crossing between Kuwait and Iraq has reopened, Iraq's state news agency cited the country's border crossings authority as saying on Sunday.

Main land crossing between Kuwait and Iraq reopens, Iraq's state news agency says
Political|World

UK's Burnham would call out Trump if in Britain's interest, he tells BBC

Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham "will always put Britain's interests first", he told the BBC in an interview when asked whether he was willing to call out U.S.

UK's Burnham would call out Trump if in Britain's interest, he tells BBC
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Romania shoots down third Russian drone, as president calls breaches 'intolerable'

A Romanian F-16 fighter jet pilot shot down a Russian drone over the Black Sea, the defence ministry said on Sunday, the latest in a series of breaches of the NATO

Romania shoots down third Russian drone, as president calls breaches 'intolerable'
Business|Economy|Political|World

A forced-labor crackdown or an end-run around Congress? Dissecting Trump's new tariffs

The Trump administration has levied tariffs on more than 60 countries, using a legal justification that permits the president to impose import taxes and other sanctions against countries found to engage in “unjustifiable,” “unreasonable” or “discriminatory” trade practices

A forced-labor crackdown or an end-run around Congress? Dissecting Trump's new tariffs
Education|Environment|Travel|World

UNESCO adds France's D-Day landing beaches, Greece's Mount Olympus to World Heritage List

World War II’s D-Day landing beaches in northern France and the iconic Mount Olympus in Greece were among the sites added to the World Heritage List on Sunday at a U.N. committee meeting in South Korea reviewing dozens of nominations

UNESCO adds France's D-Day landing beaches, Greece's Mount Olympus to World Heritage List
Asia|Business|Environment|World

Southern China faces torrential rain, floods after Typhoon Noul makes landfall

Typhoon Noul will bring heavy to torrential rain across much of southern China for the next two days, authorities said, after sweeping through Guangdong province and

Southern China faces torrential rain, floods after Typhoon Noul makes landfall
Crime|Europe|World

Vehicle mows down crowd at Berlin Pride festival, killing one

One person has been killed and 17 injured, with some in life-threatening condition, after a vehicle mowed down a crowd

Vehicle mows down crowd at Berlin Pride festival, killing one
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|US|World

Airstrikes have paused and talks are pressing forward. But can the US and Iran take the off-ramp?

The U.S. military has paused its airstrikes on Iran after nearly two weeks of intensifying bombing

Airstrikes have paused and talks are pressing forward. But can the US and Iran take the off-ramp?
Americas|Crime|World

Former President Juan Orlando Hernández returns to Honduras after arrest warrant suspended

Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández has returned to his country to face corruption charges

Former President Juan Orlando Hernández returns to Honduras after arrest warrant suspended
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Major vehicle-ramming incidents in Germany since 2016

Germany has seen a series of vehicle-ramming incidents since a 2016 attack on Berlin's Breitscheidplatz Christmas market, prompting repeated security alerts around public

Major vehicle-ramming incidents in Germany since 2016
Economy|Education|Health|Lifestyle|World

‘There is freedom’: Why Asian women are leaving their husbands in their 50s and 60s

‘There is freedom’: Why Asian women are leaving their husbands in their 50s and 60s

‘There is freedom’: Why Asian women are leaving their husbands in their 50s and 60s
Crime|Entertainment|Europe|World

Van slams into crowd at Berlin Pride festival, killing 1 and injuring 16, as police identify suspect

A van has slammed into people gathered for Berlin’s famed LGBTQ+ event, killing one person, injuring at least 16 others and prompting police to call off the celebrations and a concert in the German capital hours after they had begun

Van slams into crowd at Berlin Pride festival, killing 1 and injuring 16, as police identify suspect
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Cheaper, open and intelligent: Chinese AI models gain ground, as they make inroads in the US

Chinese AI models are gaining popularity in the U.S. for their affordability and efficiency

Cheaper, open and intelligent: Chinese AI models gain ground, as they make inroads in the US
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel|World

Hurricane Genevieve moves through the Pacific off Mexico, but no direct threat to land is forecast

Tropical Storm Genevieve has strengthened into a hurricane in the Pacific Ocean southwest of Mexico

Hurricane Genevieve moves through the Pacific off Mexico, but no direct threat to land is forecast
Arts|Environment|Science|World

Whale 'supergroups' show numbers are rebounding from hunting. But Iran war holds dangers for them

A renowned wildlife photographer says he and his wife documented the rare sight of around 300 humpback whales coming together off the coast of South Africa in what's known as a whale “supergroup.”

Whale 'supergroups' show numbers are rebounding from hunting. But Iran war holds dangers for them
Crime|Sports|Technology|Travel|US|World

Seattle police are searching for two men who parachuted from the Space Needle

Police say two men climbed over the glass wall of Seattle’s iconic Space Needle on Friday, flipped over the edge and parachuted down from the 605-foot structure

Seattle police are searching for two men who parachuted from the Space Needle
Australia|Economy|Political|World

Australia to raise concerns over new tariffs with Trump, PM Albanese says

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday he would seek to raise the issue of tariffs with U.S.

Australia to raise concerns over new tariffs with Trump, PM Albanese says
Crime|Europe|World

Police identify Islamist as suspect in Berlin Pride attack, seeking his arrest

A suspected perpetrator of the apparent car attack on Pride celebrations in Berlin on Saturday night has been identified as a member of the city's "Islamist scene" but he

Police identify Islamist as suspect in Berlin Pride attack, seeking his arrest
Economy|Political|World

Iran war spreads to Red Sea and Caspian, Gulf quiet as US forgoes strikes

The Iran war broadened over the weekend despite a pause in U.S. strikes, as Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis attacked Saudi

Iran war spreads to Red Sea and Caspian, Gulf quiet as US forgoes strikes
Americas|Europe|Sports|US|World

Athletics-Hiltz wins US championships 1,500m title once again

Nikki Hiltz survived a three-way sprint finish to win a fourth successive outdoor U.S. national

Athletics-Hiltz wins US championships 1,500m title once again
Americas|Environment|Health|US|World

Oregon fire looms near town as fourth firefighter dies weeks after Colorado blaze

Dry, windy weather is fueling a big wildfire a few miles north of Sisters, Oregon

Oregon fire looms near town as fourth firefighter dies weeks after Colorado blaze
Crime|Europe|World

Berlin Pride parade called off after car hits crowds, police say

A car drove into a crowd near Berlin's Pride celebrations on Saturday evening, injuring several people, Berlin police said.

Berlin Pride parade called off after car hits crowds, police say
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World

Flavio Bolsonaro launches Brazil presidential campaign, touts support from Milei, Netanyahu

Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, eldest son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, on Saturday formally launched his bid to challenge President Luiz

Flavio Bolsonaro launches Brazil presidential campaign, touts support from Milei, Netanyahu
Election|US|World

US appeals court rules Trump cannot implement mail-in voting order

A federal appeals court on Saturday declined to allow U.S.

US appeals court rules Trump cannot implement mail-in voting order
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|World

Iran-backed Houthis fire missiles at Saudi Arabia in response to airstrikes in Yemen

Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels say they fired missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia in response to Saudi airstrikes on Yemen's strategic Red Sea city of Hodeida

Iran-backed Houthis fire missiles at Saudi Arabia in response to airstrikes in Yemen
Education|Health|Science|US|World

Dr. Paul Offit: 'No,' the US cannot still claim to have measles elimination status

Dr. Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, joins CNN's Brianna Keilar on measles cases in the US reaching a 35-year high, with a second record-breaking year in a row. Health officials will meet in November to discuss whether the US can still claim to have measles elimination status.

Dr. Paul Offit: 'No,' the US cannot still claim to have measles elimination status
Crime|Environment|Europe|World

France and Spain battle wildfires as more than 250,000 people are forced to flee homes

France is using a massive cargo aircraft to dump flame retardants on a wildfire near the wine country city of Bordeaux

France and Spain battle wildfires as more than 250,000 people are forced to flee homes
Crime|World

Twelve dead in attack on holiday camp in Russian-held part of Ukraine, officials say

Twelve people were killed, including five children, in an overnight drone attack on a holiday camp in a Russian-held part of Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region, Russian-installed local

Twelve dead in attack on holiday camp in Russian-held part of Ukraine, officials say
Europe|World

Iran says Ukrainian attack on vessel in Caspian Sea killed sailor

Iran's Foreign Ministry condemned on Saturday a Ukrainian attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea, saying it resulted in an explosion that killed one sailor and

Iran says Ukrainian attack on vessel in Caspian Sea killed sailor
Business|Economy|Political|World

Houthis fire on Saudi oil sites; no US strike on Iran for first time in two weeks

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi militants fired on Saudi oil installations in two ports on the Red Sea coast on Saturday, but

Houthis fire on Saudi oil sites; no US strike on Iran for first time in two weeks
Environment|Health|Science|US|World

Heat dome expands across the central United States, creating dangerous conditions for millions

A heat dome is set to expand across much of the central United States, pushing temperatures above 100 degrees from Dallas to North Dakota

Heat dome expands across the central United States, creating dangerous conditions for millions
Business|Economy|Education|Technology|World

India's Instagram Gen Z dents Modi's aura ahead of key state polls

By Krishna N.

India's Instagram Gen Z dents Modi's aura ahead of key state polls
Political|World

Speaking alongside Putin, Kazakh president calls for freeze of Ukraine war

Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said on Saturday that a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine might be reached if the sides froze the conflict and resumed

Speaking alongside Putin, Kazakh president calls for freeze of Ukraine war
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy: Russia wants to bring in 30,000 North Korean troops to conflict

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday that Russia wanted to bring in 30,000 North Korean troops to take part in its more than four-year-old conflict and was

Ukraine's Zelenskiy: Russia wants to bring in 30,000 North Korean troops to conflict
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Maine Democratic delegates choose Troy Jackson as new nominee to face US Sen. Susan Collins

Former state lawmaker and logger Troy Jackson has secured the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Maine

Maine Democratic delegates choose Troy Jackson as new nominee to face US Sen. Susan Collins
Economy|Election|Political|World

Brazil's Flávio Bolsonaro secures presidential bid despite challenges

Brazilian senator Flávio Bolsonaro has been confirmed as the presidential candidate for his father's Liberal Party

Brazil's Flávio Bolsonaro secures presidential bid despite challenges
Africa|Health|Science|World

More health workers strike as Ebola cases in Congo near 3,000, including over 1,300 deaths

Health workers at an Ebola treatment center in eastern Congo have gone on strike over payment issues, disrupting patient care

More health workers strike as Ebola cases in Congo near 3,000, including over 1,300 deaths
Business|Technology|World

DeepSeek tells prospective investors of funding pause, Bloomberg News reports

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has told prospective investors in its second fundraising round that it is suspending the deal for now, Bloomberg News reported on Saturday, citing

DeepSeek tells prospective investors of funding pause, Bloomberg News reports
Election|World

Brazil officials say visa requests denied to Trump officials ahead of election

Brazil has denied visa requests for two officials in U.S.

Brazil officials say visa requests denied to Trump officials ahead of election
Environment|Science|Travel|World

Georgia's Okefenokee Swamp among new additions to join UNESCO's World Heritage List

The Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia, an ornate 13th-century Buddhist temple in Thailand and tidal flats in western South Korea were among several sites added to the World Heritage List on Saturday at a U.N. committee meeting in South Korea

Georgia's Okefenokee Swamp among new additions to join UNESCO's World Heritage List
Environment|Europe|Health|World

Wildfires force evacuations outside Bordeaux as Spanish blazes cause first death

Wildfires on the coast of southwestern France moved inland towards Bordeaux on Saturday, forcing the

Wildfires force evacuations outside Bordeaux as Spanish blazes cause first death
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Israel detains over 70 suspects following deadly violence in the West Bank

Israel's military says it has detained over 70 suspects across the occupied West Bank following violence that left two Israeli soldiers and four Palestinian villagers dead there

Israel detains over 70 suspects following deadly violence in the West Bank
Business|Economy|World

Small businesses file lawsuits against Trump's new sweeping tariffs

Trump’s tariffs are headed to court — again

Small businesses file lawsuits against Trump's new sweeping tariffs
Economy|Environment|Health|World

Disappointment and fear as tens of thousands people evacuate French wildfires

When raging wildfires threatened Mohammed Laabar's hometown in southwestern France on Friday, he and his wife gathered their three-year-old son,

Disappointment and fear as tens of thousands people evacuate French wildfires
Education|Political|World

India’s education minister resigns after days of ‘Cockroach’ youth protests over exam paper leaks

India’s education minister resigns after days of ‘Cockroach’ youth protests over exam paper leaks

India’s education minister resigns after days of ‘Cockroach’ youth protests over exam paper leaks
Europe|World

Latest Russian and Ukrainian attacks kill a total of 15 people, officials say

Ukrainian forces attacked holiday camps in the partly Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia region, killing 12 people, including four children

Latest Russian and Ukrainian attacks kill a total of 15 people, officials say
Entertainment|Political|World

Trump returns to correspondents' dinner for a rambling, insult-filled speech 3 months after shooting

President Donald Trump has returned to the stage of the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Association dinner

Trump returns to correspondents' dinner for a rambling, insult-filled speech 3 months after shooting
Arts|Europe|Interview|World

After being ‘bamboozled by Russian propaganda,’ Laura Loomer says she’s all in for Ukraine

After being ‘bamboozled by Russian propaganda,’ Laura Loomer says she’s all in for Ukraine

After being ‘bamboozled by Russian propaganda,’ Laura Loomer says she’s all in for Ukraine
Asia|Business|Economy|Education|Political|World

India youth protesters agree to end protests after talks with government

India's youth protesters have agreed to end their demonstration, a spokesperson of the 'cockroach' movement told reporters after talks with the government on Saturday.

India youth protesters agree to end protests after talks with government
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Israeli troops round up Palestinians in West Bank village after shootout involving settlers

Israeli forces arrested dozens of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank on Saturday, after at least four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers were killed

Israeli troops round up Palestinians in West Bank village after shootout involving settlers
Business|Economy|Sports|Technology|World

Drone threat in Russia's Yekaterinburg disrupts Wildberries operations and athletics championships

A drone threat prompted leading Russian online retailer Wildberries to evacuate its logistics hub on Saturday in the city of Yekaterinburg, where the national

Drone threat in Russia's Yekaterinburg disrupts Wildberries operations and athletics championships
Asia|Crime|Education|Political|World

What started India's 'cockroach' protests that forced education minister to quit?

India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan quit on Saturday after days of sustained public protests demanding his resignation for examination paper

What started India's 'cockroach' protests that forced education minister to quit?
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Political|World

How the lighthearted social media trend of 'teen takeovers' took a serious turn

A growing trend called “teen takeovers” where scores of young people converge on small areas have raised safety concerns in cities across the United States, and prompted officials to develop strategies to control the trend

How the lighthearted social media trend of 'teen takeovers' took a serious turn
Economy|Political|World

Houthis fire on Saudi Red Sea oil sites

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi militants fired on Saudi oil installations in two ports on the Red Sea coast on

Houthis fire on Saudi Red Sea oil sites
Education|Political|World

Modi's education minister quits as jubilant Indian youth protesters claim victory, end protest

Indian youth protesters called off weeks of demonstrations and celebrated in the streets on Saturday after the

Modi's education minister quits as jubilant Indian youth protesters claim victory, end protest
Asia|Business|Economy|World

India to keep engaging with US on trade deal after new tariff measures

India said on Saturday it would continue engaging with the United States to conclude a bilateral trade agreement, after Washington imposed a 10% tariff

India to keep engaging with US on trade deal after new tariff measures
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

How to run for reelection in a messy Congress? It's not easy

House leaders are sending lawmakers home for the August recess after one of the rockiest sessions in recent memory to campaign for reelection

How to run for reelection in a messy Congress? It's not easy
Education|World

India’s 'Cockroach' movement ends protests after education minister resigns

India’s “Cockroach” movement has called off weeks of protests, saying the government has accepted all of its demands

India’s 'Cockroach' movement ends protests after education minister resigns
Europe|Travel|World

The global battle for Italian citizenship rights just got a potential lifeline

The global battle for Italian citizenship rights just got a potential lifeline

The global battle for Italian citizenship rights just got a potential lifeline
Asia|Education|Health|Political|World

'The fear killed her': How an exam scandal in India sparked a student uprising

The prospect of retaking one of India's most competitive exams was so daunting for 19-year-old Sheikh

'The fear killed her': How an exam scandal in India sparked a student uprising
Business|Economy|Political|World

This wave of Trump tariffs is likely here to stay; more are coming

U.S.

This wave of Trump tariffs is likely here to stay; more are coming
Environment|Europe|World

High winds could make fighting Spanish wildfires harder, officials say

Winds will pick up in Spain on Saturday, with gusts of up to 60 kph (38 mph), complicating the fight against out-of-control wildfires west of Madrid, the Interior Ministry

High winds could make fighting Spanish wildfires harder, officials say
Arts|MidEast|Political|Travel|World

Palestinians hope UNESCO designation halts Israeli push at West Bank site

Palestinian officials welcomed UNESCO's designation of Sebastia in the occupied West Bank as a World Heritage site, hoping it will prevent

Palestinians hope UNESCO designation halts Israeli push at West Bank site
Business|Lifestyle|Technology|Travel|World

The world’s longest flight is put to the test

The world’s longest flight is put to the test

The world’s longest flight is put to the test
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

For years, the US went after Mexico’s drug lords. Now it’s looking at the politicians

For years, the US went after Mexico’s drug lords. Now it’s looking at the politicians

For years, the US went after Mexico’s drug lords. Now it’s looking at the politicians
Crime|Europe|Political|World

The ICC looks ahead after the ouster of its chief prosecutor

Supporters of the International Criminal Court are trying to chart a course forward following the removal of the global institution’s chief prosecutor over allegations of sexual misconduct

The ICC looks ahead after the ouster of its chief prosecutor
Business|Economy|Finance|Food|Health|Stock Markets|US|World

The 'rockets and feathers' effect: Inflation eases but grocery bills do not

Economics has a term for what U.S. grocery prices have done in recent years

The 'rockets and feathers' effect: Inflation eases but grocery bills do not
Business|Economy|World

Kuwait's KPC signs $16 billion lease and leaseback deal for oil pipeline network

Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) has signed a $16 billion deal to lease and lease back its crude oil pipeline network with a

Kuwait's KPC signs $16 billion lease and leaseback deal for oil pipeline network
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Samsung Elec, SK Group seal $950 billion deals as South Korea hosts AI powers

By Max A.

Samsung Elec, SK Group seal $950 billion deals as South Korea hosts AI powers
Political|World

Guterres meets Syria's Sharaa on first visit to Damascus by UN chief in 17 years

U.N.

Guterres meets Syria's Sharaa on first visit to Damascus by UN chief in 17 years
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Political|Technology|World

India's 'Cockroach' protests take on Modi with unlikely weapons: Sharp, irreverent humor and memes

India’s young protesters are taking on Prime Minister Narendra Modi with humor as much as street demonstrations, flooding social media with memes, parody videos and jokes while thousands rally across the country

India's 'Cockroach' protests take on Modi with unlikely weapons: Sharp, irreverent humor and memes
Europe|World

Italy defence minister offers ousted Ukraine counterpart Fedorov adviser role

Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said he has offered Mykhailo Fedorov, recently sacked as Ukraine's defence minister, a role as an adviser in Italy.

Italy defence minister offers ousted Ukraine counterpart Fedorov adviser role
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Japan's monkey sensation Punch gets thousands of birthday messages as he turns 1 on Sunday

Punch, the orphaned monkey at a Japanese zoo that stole many people’s hearts by clinging to an orangutan plushie, is marking his first birthday Sunday

Japan's monkey sensation Punch gets thousands of birthday messages as he turns 1 on Sunday
Environment|Science|Technology|World

What’s horned, fluffy, and ethically dubious? Yak clones

What’s horned, fluffy, and ethically dubious? Yak clones

What’s horned, fluffy, and ethically dubious? Yak clones
Crime|World

Trump mixes jokes with barbs at press freedom dinner

President Donald Trump took aim at the press with humor and barbs at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on Friday,

Trump mixes jokes with barbs at press freedom dinner
Political|US|World

Trump says Israeli PM Netanyahu will visit US next week

President Donald Trump said on Friday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit the U.S. next week.

Trump says Israeli PM Netanyahu will visit US next week
Europe|World

Ukraine is still fortifying its border with Belarus years after Russia invaded from there

Ukraine is still fortifying its border with Belarus more than four years after Russia used the country to launch its assault on Kyiv

Ukraine is still fortifying its border with Belarus years after Russia invaded from there
Environment|World

Oregon firefighters brace for windy and hot weather as they battle dozens of blazes

Firefighters in Oregon are battling dozens of blazes with windy and dry conditions expected Friday and Saturday

Oregon firefighters brace for windy and hot weather as they battle dozens of blazes
Environment|Europe|World

More than 200,000 people flee raging wildfires in France and Spain, some escaping by boat

Massive forest fires are raging out of control in southwestern France and central Spain, forcing authorities to evacuate around 200,000 people

More than 200,000 people flee raging wildfires in France and Spain, some escaping by boat
Health|Science|World

US measles cases hit 35-year high as vaccinations decline

The United States has confirmed 2,318 measles infections this year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday,

US measles cases hit 35-year high as vaccinations decline
Science|Technology|World

SpaceX launches Starship on another test flight, this time with the most advanced Starlinks

SpaceX’s Starship rocket has blasted off on another test flight, this time carrying 20 of the most advanced Starlinks

SpaceX launches Starship on another test flight, this time with the most advanced Starlinks
Crime|Europe|Political|US|World

NYC stabbings suspect arrested on hate crime charges in both attacks

A suspect in two stabbings on New York City streets has been arrested on attempted murder and other charges

NYC stabbings suspect arrested on hate crime charges in both attacks
Business|Economy|Environment|World

US says it will lift ban on imports of Mexican cattle

The U.S.

US says it will lift ban on imports of Mexican cattle
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World

Singer d4vd will face trial over the killing of a teenage girl. Here’s a timeline of the case

Singer d4vd will face trial over the killing of a teenage girl. Here’s a timeline of the case

Singer d4vd will face trial over the killing of a teenage girl. Here’s a timeline of the case
Crime|US|World

Substance in Houston ICE shooting van was not drugs, district attorney’s office says testing confirms

Substance in Houston ICE shooting van was not drugs, district attorney’s office says testing confirms

Substance in Houston ICE shooting van was not drugs, district attorney’s office says testing confirms
Political|World

US military says it fired on another merchant vessel trying to breach its blockade of Iranian ports

The U.S. military says it has fired on a merchant vessel attempting to breach its blockade of Iranian ports, while Iran targeted American strongholds around the Persian Gulf

US military says it fired on another merchant vessel trying to breach its blockade of Iranian ports
Political|US|World

Trump says US and Iran are talking, but Tehran is not yet ready for deal

President Donald Trump said on Friday that the United States and Iran were in talks to negotiate an end to their conflict, but repeated that Tehran was not yet ready

Trump says US and Iran are talking, but Tehran is not yet ready for deal
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump says he won't proceed with nuclear deal unless Saudis join Abraham Accords

President Donald Trump on Friday said he would not go forward with a civil nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia unless the Saudis agreed

Trump says he won't proceed with nuclear deal unless Saudis join Abraham Accords
Crime|Europe|Political|World

International Criminal Court members dismiss prosecutor Khan over sexual misconduct allegation

Member states of the International Criminal Court voted to dismiss prosecutor Karim Khan for serious misconduct, the ICC said on Friday.

International Criminal Court members dismiss prosecutor Khan over sexual misconduct allegation
Arts|World

Trump orders signs outside history museum to correct what he calls 'inaccurate information'

President Donald Trump directed federal officials on Friday to install signs outside the Smithsonian's flagship National Museum of American History to

Trump orders signs outside history museum to correct what he calls 'inaccurate information'
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Its AI agent spent days hacking a company, but sources say OpenAI did not notice for a week

The OpenAI agent that broke into tech firm Hugging Face went on a dayslong hacking spree that OpenAI

Its AI agent spent days hacking a company, but sources say OpenAI did not notice for a week
Political|Technology|World

Zelenskiy says US, Ukraine moving forward on joint drone production

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in an interview broadcast on Friday that cooperation between Kyiv and Washington on drones would include a U.S. factory to produce the unmanned

Zelenskiy says US, Ukraine moving forward on joint drone production
Business|Economy|Political|World

Appeals court rejects Trump bid to halt $100,000 H-1B visa fee ruling

A federal appeals court on Friday rejected a bid by U.S.

Appeals court rejects Trump bid to halt $100,000 H-1B visa fee ruling
Business|Economy|Political|World

The Latest: Trump says US will investigate EU trade practices for ‘unethical’ fines on Google

President Donald Trump says the U.S. will open a formal investigation into the European Union’s trade practices

The Latest: Trump says US will investigate EU trade practices for ‘unethical’ fines on Google
Environment|Science|World

Bertha’s gone, but its moisture isn’t. Southeast remains on alert for flash floods

Bertha’s gone, but its moisture isn’t. Southeast remains on alert for flash floods

Bertha’s gone, but its moisture isn’t. Southeast remains on alert for flash floods
World

ICC chief prosecutor removed from post over sexual misconduct allegations

The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has been removed from office

ICC chief prosecutor removed from post over sexual misconduct allegations
Crime|Europe|Political|World

ICC member states vote to dismiss chief prosecutor Khan

ICC member states vote to dismiss chief prosecutor Khan

ICC member states vote to dismiss chief prosecutor Khan
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Gabon opposition leader jailed for political reasons, his lawyers say

Gabon's main opposition leader, Alain Claude Bilie By Nze, has been in jail for more than three months after the government resurrected an 18-year-old private financial

Gabon opposition leader jailed for political reasons, his lawyers say
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Venezuela notifies UN of withdrawal from ICC, alleging 'bias'

Venezuela's foreign minister said on Friday the country has formally notified the United Nations of its "irrevocable" decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court,

Venezuela notifies UN of withdrawal from ICC, alleging 'bias'
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Trump says US to launch EU probe over 'illegal' Google fine

U.S.

Trump says US to launch EU probe over 'illegal' Google fine
Business|Economy|Political|World

Brazil eases spending curb despite revenue shortfall from dividend tax

The Brazilian government on Friday reduced by 5.7 billion reais ($1.12 billion) a spending curb needed to comply with its fiscal framework due to lower

Brazil eases spending curb despite revenue shortfall from dividend tax
Election|US|World

Democrats pick South Carolina to open 2028 nomination race, underscoring Black voters' role

South Carolina is poised to remain the Democrats' first presidential primary state over Nevada after a vote by a powerful party committee on Friday, a

Democrats pick South Carolina to open 2028 nomination race, underscoring Black voters' role
Election|Political|US|World

Trump says Venezuela is not ready for elections, but has made progress

U.S.

Trump says Venezuela is not ready for elections, but has made progress
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Barclays sees upside risks to 2026 Brent price view given Strait of Hormuz impasse

Barclays said on Friday that risks to its oil price forecasts are skewed higher depending on how long the "impasse" over the Strait of Hormuz lasts.

Barclays sees upside risks to 2026 Brent price view given Strait of Hormuz impasse
Americas|Business|Economy|World

Brazil says 16.5% of exports face combined US duties of 37.5%

Brazil estimates that newly announced U.S. tariffs will affect 23.1% of its exports, according to a government statement released on Friday.

Brazil says 16.5% of exports face combined US duties of 37.5%
Business|Crime|MidEast|World

Saudi vessel sustains minor hull damage after Red Sea attack, state news agency says

A Saudi vessel, NCC MASA, sustained minor hull damage after it was attacked while sailing in the Red Sea on Friday, Saudi state news agency SPA reported, citing an official source

Saudi vessel sustains minor hull damage after Red Sea attack, state news agency says
Business|Health|Science|World

US FDA widens investigation into cyclosporiasis cases to four more states

The U.S.

US FDA widens investigation into cyclosporiasis cases to four more states
Crime|Education|US|World

Investigators reveal new details of school shooting after guilty plea, emotional victim statements

Investigators reveal new details of school shooting after guilty plea, emotional victim statements

Investigators reveal new details of school shooting after guilty plea, emotional victim statements
Business|Health|Science|World

Salmonella outbreak tied to eggs has sickened 98 people since November

Federal health officials report that nearly 100 people in 17 states have been sickened in a salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs

Salmonella outbreak tied to eggs has sickened 98 people since November
Crime|Europe|Political|World

UN assembly approves mandate extension for rights chief, despite US warning

The U.N. General Assembly on Friday voted overwhelmingly to extend the term of U.N.

UN assembly approves mandate extension for rights chief, despite US warning
Crime|Europe|World

Russian missile strike kills 10 at Ukrainian defence event

A Russian ballistic missile strike on Friday in Ukraine's Kyiv region killed 10 people and injured close to 100 at the site of a defence industry event that President Volodymyr

Russian missile strike kills 10 at Ukrainian defence event
Crime|Political|US|World

Attorney for family of man killed by Madison police says the officer should be criminally charged

An attorney for the family of a man who was shot and killed by Madison police says Corey Ruiz’s death was unjustified, and the officer should be criminally charged

Attorney for family of man killed by Madison police says the officer should be criminally charged
Europe|Political|World

Ukrainians back ousted defence minister as political crisis brews

Protesters in Kyiv on Friday announced an open-ended rally demanding that President Volodymyr Zelenskiy reappoint ousted defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov

Ukrainians back ousted defence minister as political crisis brews
Crime|Education|Lifestyle|World

Death of Black teen Nolan Wells to go to Mississippi grand jury

A grand jury in Mississippi will review the circumstances around the death of Nolan Wells before the evidence is made public in the case of the Black teenager whose

Death of Black teen Nolan Wells to go to Mississippi grand jury
Environment|Europe|World

Tens of thousands flee fires in France, blazes merge outside Madrid

Tens of thousands of people fled wildfires in southwest France by car and boat on Friday, and

Tens of thousands flee fires in France, blazes merge outside Madrid
Asia|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

UN human rights chief wins second term despite opposition from US, Israel and Russia

U.N. human rights chief Volker Türk won a second term Friday despite opposition from the United States, Russia and Israel to keep him in one of the most controversial United Nations posts for four more years

UN human rights chief wins second term despite opposition from US, Israel and Russia
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Sons of man shot and killed by ICE in Houston demand accountability at congressional hearing

Two sons of a man shot by immigration officers in Houston have told members of Congress about the horror and confusion of learning their father had been killed

Sons of man shot and killed by ICE in Houston demand accountability at congressional hearing
Business|Science|Technology|World

Nvidia, Microsoft and other tech giants back open-source AI models 

Nvidia, Microsoft and other tech heavyweights made a public case to lawmakers on Friday in favor of open-source AI models, wading into a debate

Nvidia, Microsoft and other tech giants back open-source AI models 
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump says he trusts Russia and China's leaders not to enable Iran

U.S.

Trump says he trusts Russia and China's leaders not to enable Iran
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Private credit roundup: Insurers step up as liquidity pressures build

Insurers and large institutions are preparing to put more money into private credit markets, a survey showed, even as wealthy investors turn cautious about the illiquidity and

Private credit roundup: Insurers step up as liquidity pressures build
Business|Political|Sports|World

Soccer-IOC rejects human rights group complaint against Infantino over Trump support

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has rejected a complaint by human rights group FairSquare against FIFA President Gianni Infantino, saying the matter fell outside the

Soccer-IOC rejects human rights group complaint against Infantino over Trump support
Crime|Political|World

ICC members dismiss prosecutor Karim Khan, diplomatic sources say

Member states of the International Criminal Court on Friday voted to dismiss Karim Khan as prosecutor following allegations of sexual misconduct, two diplomatic sources 

ICC members dismiss prosecutor Karim Khan, diplomatic sources say
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|World

Canada marks Gordie Howe bridge opening without US after trade war deepens

Canada marked the opening of a bridge connecting Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, Michigan, on Friday in a quiet celebration without U.S. officials after a

Canada marks Gordie Howe bridge opening without US after trade war deepens
Business|Crime|World

Alex Saab, ally of Venezuela's Maduro, pleads not guilty to US charges

Alex Saab, a Colombian businessman and onetime prominent ally of ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, pleaded not guilty on Friday to U.S. money

Alex Saab, ally of Venezuela's Maduro, pleads not guilty to US charges
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Who is Karim Khan, the barrister at the centre of the ICC's internal crisis?

Karim Khan became one of the best-known international prosecutors in May 2024 when he announced he was seeking arrest warrants for Israeli

Who is Karim Khan, the barrister at the centre of the ICC's internal crisis?
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Stocks mixed as oil prices pause climb but yields hover near highs

U.S. and European stock markets found only scattered relief from this week's lows as oil prices pulled back on Friday, but

Stocks mixed as oil prices pause climb but yields hover near highs
Environment|Food|Political|World

Brazil's Lula signs into law foie gras ban, angering France

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva signed a law late on Thursday to ban the sale and production of the

Brazil's Lula signs into law foie gras ban, angering France
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Nasdaq lags on angst over AI spending ahead of earnings reports

The tech-heavy Nasdaq fell on Friday as investors sold chip stocks on worries about massive spending on artificial intelligence ahead of the next

Nasdaq lags on angst over AI spending ahead of earnings reports
Business|Economy|World

US small businesses file lawsuit challenging Trump's new 'forced labor' tariffs

Two U.S. small businesses on Friday challenged President Donald Trump's latest round of tariffs on goods from 60 trading partners, saying that the new

US small businesses file lawsuit challenging Trump's new 'forced labor' tariffs
Business|Economy|Technology|Travel|World

Canada celebrates new bridge to US during tariff troubles with Trump

Canadian officials are celebrating a new U.S.-Canada bridge over the Detroit River

Canada celebrates new bridge to US during tariff troubles with Trump
Political|US|World

South Carolina picked by DNC panel to hold Democrats’ first 2028 presidential primary

South Carolina picked by DNC panel to hold Democrats’ first 2028 presidential primary

South Carolina picked by DNC panel to hold Democrats’ first 2028 presidential primary
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israel prepares major military operation in West Bank after four Palestinians and two Israelis killed

Israel prepares major military operation in West Bank after four Palestinians and two Israelis killed

Israel prepares major military operation in West Bank after four Palestinians and two Israelis killed
Crime|US|World

Fatal police shooting of man with knife roils Madison, Wisconsin

The police shooting death of a man with a knife has roiled Wisconsin's capital and prompted politicians from the governor to city officials to call for transparency and accountability

Fatal police shooting of man with knife roils Madison, Wisconsin
World

Pentagon leaves casualty totals uncorrected on website after deaths and injuries disappeared

Pentagon leaves casualty totals uncorrected on website after deaths and injuries disappeared

Pentagon leaves casualty totals uncorrected on website after deaths and injuries disappeared
Interview|Sports|US|World

Meet the World Cup referee paving the way for women

Meet the World Cup referee paving the way for women

Meet the World Cup referee paving the way for women
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Trump says the US will investigate EU trade practices, claiming the bloc unfairly fined tech giants

President Donald Trump says the United States will open a formal investigation into the European Union’s trade practices

Trump says the US will investigate EU trade practices, claiming the bloc unfairly fined tech giants
Business|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Democrats select South Carolina to kick off presidential nominating contest in 2028, leave Iowa out

Democrats have selected South Carolina to hold the first presidential nominating contest in 2028

Democrats select South Carolina to kick off presidential nominating contest in 2028, leave Iowa out
Americas|Crime|World

11 indicted in smuggling deaths of 7 migrants in rail cargo container in Texas

Eleven people have been charged with causing the deaths of seven migrants by trapping them inside a cargo container in sweltering Texas heat

11 indicted in smuggling deaths of 7 migrants in rail cargo container in Texas
Political|Sports|World

IOC won't pursue its member Infantino over FIFA red-card ruling at World Cup

The IOC has cited having no jurisdiction over its member Gianni Infantino to explain why the FIFA leader will not be investigated for a lack of political neutrality

IOC won't pursue its member Infantino over FIFA red-card ruling at World Cup
Asia|Crime|Political|World

China's top police chief and FBI director vow closer law enforcement cooperation

China's top police chief and the head of the U.S.

China's top police chief and FBI director vow closer law enforcement cooperation
Crime|Education|World

Teen pleads guilty to killing four people in 2024 US school shooting

A Georgia teenager who killed four people and injured nine others in a 2024 school shooting pleaded guilty in court on Friday to all 55 counts he faced, including

Teen pleads guilty to killing four people in 2024 US school shooting
Health|Political|US|World

US judge says Biden-era restrictions on prescribing abortion drug are unlawful

A federal judge in Virginia has ruled that it was illegal for former President Joe Biden's administration to require doctors and pharmacies to be specially

US judge says Biden-era restrictions on prescribing abortion drug are unlawful
World

Yemen teeters towards renewed war in shadow of Iran conflict

Yemen is edging towards the resumption of a more than decade-old frozen conflict, Yemeni officials, Western diplomats and

Yemen teeters towards renewed war in shadow of Iran conflict
Business|Economy|Europe|World

ECB facing mid-sized inflation shock, will get to 2% in year or so, Lane says

The European Central Bank still considers the current inflation shock to be medium-sized, which requires some policy action but not aggressive moves, and it will get

ECB facing mid-sized inflation shock, will get to 2% in year or so, Lane says
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Oil falls on report China pushing for end US-Iran war

Crude oil futures prices were more than 4% lower on Friday after sources said that China had initiated a push to resume stalled peace talks between the United States and

Oil falls on report China pushing for end US-Iran war
Americas|Crime|World

Costa Rica captures most wanted fugitive also sought by US, authorities say

Costa Rican police captured Alejandro Arias, also known by his alias "Diablo," the country's most wanted fugitive who was also sought by the U.S. on drug-trafficking

Costa Rica captures most wanted fugitive also sought by US, authorities say
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|World

Former President Barack Obama surprises WNBA All-Stars at their practice at his Presidential Center

Former President Barack Obama has surprised the WNBA All-Stars at their practice at his new Presidential Center

Former President Barack Obama surprises WNBA All-Stars at their practice at his Presidential Center
Business|Economy|World

US hits network of Iranian financier Zanjani with more sanctions

The United States on Friday imposed sanctions against nine firms and four people in the business network of sanctioned Iranian financier Babak Zanjani

US hits network of Iranian financier Zanjani with more sanctions
Business|Entertainment|Sports|World

NBA-LeBron James joining Philadelphia 76ers for title shot in 'last decision'

LeBron James has decided to join the Philadelphia 76ers for the final chapter of his NBA career, he said on Friday, forgoing bigger paydays for one more shot at a

NBA-LeBron James joining Philadelphia 76ers for title shot in 'last decision'
Business|Political|Technology|World

Russian ballistic strike kills 10 after Ukraine's Zelenskyy hosts US company making Patriots

Ukrainian government and industry officials say a Russian attack on a site near Kyiv that was hosting a defense industry event killed at least 10 people and wounded nearly 100 others

Russian ballistic strike kills 10 after Ukraine's Zelenskyy hosts US company making Patriots
Business|Economy|Political|World

New US tariffs linked to claims of foreign forced labor dismay and anger trading partners

U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest set of tariffs has provoked heated objections from America’s trading partners

New US tariffs linked to claims of foreign forced labor dismay and anger trading partners
Africa|Business|Crime|Economy|World

Liberia seizes $317 million of cocaine bound for Europe, police chief says

Liberian authorities have seized around $317 million worth of cocaine that was bound for Europe, a senior police official said, in

Liberia seizes $317 million of cocaine bound for Europe, police chief says
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Residents enter shattered south Lebanon town after Israeli withdrawal

Residents began entering the southern Lebanese town of Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh on Friday, some inspecting damaged homes

Residents enter shattered south Lebanon town after Israeli withdrawal
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US business activity perks up in July, helped by World Cup, but trend may not last, S&P Global says 

Activity in the vast U.S. services sector accelerated in July, aided in part by spending around the FIFA World Cup and the Independence Day holiday, while the pace of

US business activity perks up in July, helped by World Cup, but trend may not last, S&P Global says 
Arts|Crime|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|World

No sign of violence in death of Epstein-linked French modelling scout, prosecutors day

An autopsy found no signs of violence in the death of modelling scout Daniel Siad, who had ties to the late convicted U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, French prosecutors

No sign of violence in death of Epstein-linked French modelling scout, prosecutors day
Political|Travel|US|World

Netanyahu to meet with Trump in Washington on Tuesday, PM's office says

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to Washington on Monday and will meet with U.S.

Netanyahu to meet with Trump in Washington on Tuesday, PM's office says
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Election|Entertainment|Europe|Finance|Political|Sports|Technology|US|World

White House says Trump, Zelenskiy to meet in Washington next week

U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy are scheduled to meet in Washington on Tuesday, a White House official said on Friday.

White House says Trump, Zelenskiy to meet in Washington next week
Crime|Education|Europe|World

Estonian town wraps school windows in film to protect children from military drones

Schools in Estonia's Tartu, where children have already experienced a drone heading towards them from the Russian border, are putting protective

Estonian town wraps school windows in film to protect children from military drones
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US new home sales pick up in June, but affordability challenges remain

Sales of new U.S. single-family homes snapped a two-month skid in June, but higher mortgage rates and affordability challenges restrained the rebound and continue to

US new home sales pick up in June, but affordability challenges remain
Africa|Health|Political|World

Guinea-Bissau's imprisoned opposition leader allowed to travel for medical treatment

Guinea-Bissau's military government has allowed opposition leader Domingos Simoes Pereira to leave prison and travel to Portugal for medical treatment, his family told

Guinea-Bissau's imprisoned opposition leader allowed to travel for medical treatment
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Investors fret that spiking oil prices and rising yields could threaten stock rally

Deepening conflict in the Middle East has sent oil prices surging and Treasury yields climbing to levels that have equity

Investors fret that spiking oil prices and rising yields could threaten stock rally
Crime|World

Israel launches military operation after deadly clash near Palestinian village

Four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers were killed near a Palestinian village on Friday in a confrontation

Israel launches military operation after deadly clash near Palestinian village
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Yen records biggest weekly drop in over two months, dollar climbs for the week

The dollar was set for its biggest weekly gain since mid-June, buoyed by the rise in oil prices, while the yen was poised for its largest weekly percentage

Yen records biggest weekly drop in over two months, dollar climbs for the week
Asia|Economy|World

Pakistan, Iran explore path towards new talks with US in a China-initiated push, sources say

Pakistan is exploring a path towards a resumption of stalled U.S.-Iran talks over ending their

Pakistan, Iran explore path towards new talks with US in a China-initiated push, sources say
Business|Economy|Environment|World

JPMorgan warns 'super' El Niño and oil shock could prop up global inflation

A rapidly intensifying El Niño weather pattern combined with higher energy prices could add 0.3 percentage points to global inflation next year, hitting

JPMorgan warns 'super' El Niño and oil shock could prop up global inflation
Crime|Travel|US|World

11 people rescued after seaplane crashes and burns off Washington coast

11 people rescued after seaplane crashes and burns off Washington coast

11 people rescued after seaplane crashes and burns off Washington coast
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US investment-grade bond funds see $7 billion record weekly outflows

U.S. investment-grade bond funds and exchange-traded funds saw massive outflows in the week ended July 22, as an oil-driven inflation scare pushed Treasury yields higher and

US investment-grade bond funds see $7 billion record weekly outflows
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US measles cases reach 35-year high, for second record-breaking year in a row

US measles cases reach 35-year high, for second record-breaking year in a row

US measles cases reach 35-year high, for second record-breaking year in a row
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There are already more US measles cases this year than in all of 2025

The U.S. has surpassed 2025’s record for measles cases, with five months left in 2026

There are already more US measles cases this year than in all of 2025
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Northern West Bank in lockdown as clashes rock villages and Israel deploys troops in Nablus

The Israeli military has shot and killed four Palestinians in the village of Tell in the northern West Bank, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry

Northern West Bank in lockdown as clashes rock villages and Israel deploys troops in Nablus
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Massive cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to four more states

Massive cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to four more states

Massive cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to four more states
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‘It’s like firing your best worker for no apparent reason’: Why this New York family is dreading a looming deadline

‘It’s like firing your best worker for no apparent reason’: Why this New York family is dreading a looming deadline

‘It’s like firing your best worker for no apparent reason’: Why this New York family is dreading a looming deadline
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Wisconsin voters sue to allow for vote to count if absentee ballot is late

A new lawsuit argues that voters in swing state Wisconsin whose absentee ballots haven't arrived by Election Day should be allowed to cast provisional ballots at the polls to ensure their vote is counted

Wisconsin voters sue to allow for vote to count if absentee ballot is late
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Chinese and Philippines vessels clash in South China Sea

Chinese ships fired water cannons at Philippine vessels, including one carrying a CNN crew, near a dangerous flashpoint in the South China Sea on Friday – the third tense confrontation this week in the contested waters.

Chinese and Philippines vessels clash in South China Sea
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Jürgen Klopp starts Germany coach job with talk of resigning

Germany has hired Jürgen Klopp to coach its national team, giving the ex-Liverpool manager a daunting task to turn around the fortunes of a squad which failed yet again at the World Cup

Jürgen Klopp starts Germany coach job with talk of resigning
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Spain coach De la Fuente says Argentina's conduct after World Cup final was 'unacceptable'

As FIFA investigates Argentina’s conduct after the World Cup final, Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has described the incidents as “intolerable and unacceptable.”

Spain coach De la Fuente says Argentina's conduct after World Cup final was 'unacceptable'
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Formula 1 parent company reaches $3M settlement in Las Vegas Grand Prix 2023 tickets lawsuit

Formula 1 parent company Liberty Media has agreed to a settlement of about $3 million to end a class-action lawsuit brought by spectators of the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix

Formula 1 parent company reaches $3M settlement in Las Vegas Grand Prix 2023 tickets lawsuit
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Police say Australian World Cup player Volpato has allegedly tested positive for cocaine

Cristian Volpato, who represented Australia at the World Cup, has allegedly tested positive for cocaine and also for speeding, New South Wales state police said

Police say Australian World Cup player Volpato has allegedly tested positive for cocaine
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A crude summer

It's all about central banks this week and rising energy prices will likely keep rate-setters as distant as Tokyo, Washington and London on their toes even if they welcome

A crude summer
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Spain declares national emergency over wildfires near Madrid and in Avila

The Spanish government on Thursday night declared a national emergency after a series of wildfires threatened communities near Madrid and in the neighbouring province of

Spain declares national emergency over wildfires near Madrid and in Avila
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Beleagured Turkish opposition attempts to regroup with new party

Turkish opposition leader Ozgur Ozel and 90 other breakaway lawmakers launched a new political party on Friday, seeking to regroup to challenge President Tayyip Erdogan

Beleagured Turkish opposition attempts to regroup with new party
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Samsung, SK Hynix to announce major chip deals with US tech companies, Seoul says

South Korean chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix will announce large supply deals with U.S. technology companies during President Lee Jae Myung's visit to San

Samsung, SK Hynix to announce major chip deals with US tech companies, Seoul says
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China's CATL tops quarterly profit forecasts on robust energy storage business

Chinese battery giant CATL reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter profit, driven by robust growth in its energy storage business that helped offset softer demand

China's CATL tops quarterly profit forecasts on robust energy storage business
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Russia says it will wait for new Trump proposals on ending Ukraine war

Russia believes U.S.

Russia says it will wait for new Trump proposals on ending Ukraine war
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US agency rejects petition seeking Tesla door-release defect probe

The U.S.

US agency rejects petition seeking Tesla door-release defect probe
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Bank of England to hold steady this year but Iran war inflation risks persist: Reuters poll

The Bank of England will not shift its key interest rate from 3.75% on Thursday according to all 70 economists in a July 21-24 Reuters poll, and likely

Bank of England to hold steady this year but Iran war inflation risks persist: Reuters poll
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WFP warns of deeper cuts in Gaza aid due to donor fatigue

The U.N.

WFP warns of deeper cuts in Gaza aid due to donor fatigue
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Russian entrepreneurs see stock go up in flames as Ukraine targets Wildberries

Russian fashion designer Viktoria Terekhova shipped virtually her entire summer collection of children's clothes last week to the giant warehouse of online retailer

Russian entrepreneurs see stock go up in flames as Ukraine targets Wildberries
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AmEx's steady profit outlook clouds revenue forecast boost; shares fall

American Express raised its 2026 revenue forecast on Friday as its affluent customers continued to spend on travel, entertainment and dining, but

AmEx's steady profit outlook clouds revenue forecast boost; shares fall
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Trump imposes new global tariffs, drawing protests from trading partners

The United States on Friday imposed new tariffs of 10% and 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners, including the EU and China, alleging those countries

Trump imposes new global tariffs, drawing protests from trading partners
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Flash flood emergency issued in West Virginia

Torrential rain triggered dangerous flash flooding across parts of West Virginia as severe storms sweep through the Eastern US.

Flash flood emergency issued in West Virginia
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US singer Chris Brown pleads guilty to affray over London nightclub incident

U.S. singer Chris Brown pleaded guilty on Friday to a charge of affray over what prosecutors described as a bottle attack on a producer in a London nightclub

US singer Chris Brown pleads guilty to affray over London nightclub incident
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Two policemen injured in Malta shooting

Two policemen were shot and injured on Saturday in an incident at a construction site in St Julians, six miles from Malta's capital Valletta.

Two policemen injured in Malta shooting
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EU sanctions Iranian judges, leading cyber group figure

The European Union sanctioned five Iranian judges over alleged human rights violations, as well as a leading figure in a cyber group accused of helping the regime

EU sanctions Iranian judges, leading cyber group figure
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Wall St opens subdued after tech rout; Mideast, tariffs in focus

Wall Street's main indexes opened subdued on Friday after a tech-led selloff in the previous session, as investors digested fresh earnings, escalating Middle East tensions and a

Wall St opens subdued after tech rout; Mideast, tariffs in focus
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Russian central bank cuts key rate by 25 bps to 14% as Ukrainian drones hit economy

The Russian central bank cut its benchmark interest rate to 14% on Friday from 14.25% despite a spike in inflation linked to

Russian central bank cuts key rate by 25 bps to 14% as Ukrainian drones hit economy
Arts|World

UNESCO adds West Bank site and Lebanese castles to World Heritage List despite Israeli objections

A United Nations committee has inscribed a major archaeological site in the West Bank and a set of castles in southern Lebanon as World Heritage sites

UNESCO adds West Bank site and Lebanese castles to World Heritage List despite Israeli objections
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Brazil uses forensic science to trace gold's origin and tackle illegal mining in the Amazon

Brazil is using forensic science to tackle illegal gold mining in the Amazon

Brazil uses forensic science to trace gold's origin and tackle illegal mining in the Amazon
Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Sports|World

With swords, axes and shields, fighters go head-to-head in medieval combat world championship

With swords, axes and shields, competitors from 30 countries are going head-to-head in the grounds of a Danish fortress in a modern version of old-fashioned battle

With swords, axes and shields, fighters go head-to-head in medieval combat world championship
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Joe Manchin reenters the political orbit with a new independent experiment

Joe Manchin reenters the political orbit with a new independent experiment

Joe Manchin reenters the political orbit with a new independent experiment
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HSBC sells Singapore insurance unit to Allianz in $2.1 billion deal

HSBC has agreed to sell its life and health insurance business in Singapore to Allianz for S$2.7 billion ($2.1 billion), as it trims

HSBC sells Singapore insurance unit to Allianz in $2.1 billion deal
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From steppe to sea, a Ukrainian drone unit hunts Russian ships

In a field in southern Ukraine, soldiers scrawled sardonic messages on a sleek grey attack drone that

From steppe to sea, a Ukrainian drone unit hunts Russian ships
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In India, Iran war forces Diet Coke to roll out a bigger can, heftier price tag

First, the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran sparked a Diet Coke shortage in India by squeezing supplies of aluminum cans, triggering an unusual wave of "Diet

In India, Iran war forces Diet Coke to roll out a bigger can, heftier price tag
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Reaction to US imposing new tariffs on 60 trading partners

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

Reaction to US imposing new tariffs on 60 trading partners
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European Commission gives guarded welcome to new Trump tariffs

The European Commission gave a guarded welcome to new tariffs imposed by the United States on Friday, saying that the outcome was in line with a trade deal the two sides

European Commission gives guarded welcome to new Trump tariffs