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Bank of England keeps rates on hold, awaits clearer sign of Iran war inflation hit

The Bank of England kept interest rates on hold on Thursday as it waits for a keener sense of how much the U.S.-Iran

Bank of England keeps rates on hold, awaits clearer sign of Iran war inflation hit
Business|Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Britain's ban on Palestine Action group to be considered by top court

The United Kingdom's Supreme Court has said it will hear an appeal against a lower court ruling that Britain's decision to ban campaign group Palestine Action as a

Britain's ban on Palestine Action group to be considered by top court
Europe|World

Migrants cross border into Spain's Ceuta, overwhelming police, Guardia Civil says

Migrants broke through the fences into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco on Thursday after overwhelming police at the

Migrants cross border into Spain's Ceuta, overwhelming police, Guardia Civil says
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Ford CEO tells employees Chinese automakers could enter US market in next decade

Ford CEO Jim Farley told employees in a town hall on Thursday that the company is preparing for the possibility that Chinese automakers could enter the

Ford CEO tells employees Chinese automakers could enter US market in next decade
Business|Sports|World

Soccer-UEFA countries to boycott World Cup over FIFA proposals

UEFA's member associations have unanimously voted to boycott the World Cup and other FIFA competitions in protest at FIFA's plan to sell stakes to external investors in a

Soccer-UEFA countries to boycott World Cup over FIFA proposals
Health|Political|Science|US|World

Watch Dr. Anthony Fauci plead the Fifth at Capitol Hill hearing

Dr. Anthony Fauci, who led the US government response to the Covid-19 pandemic, invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination, refusing to testify Wednesday just minutes into a Capitol Hill hearing that Republicans outwardly hoped would undermine the scientist and open him to claims of perjury.

Watch Dr. Anthony Fauci plead the Fifth at Capitol Hill hearing
Business|Economy|Finance|World

The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge cooled in June. It might not last

The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge cooled in June. It might not last

The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge cooled in June. It might not last
Environment|Europe|World

As France tames wildfire and lets 84,000 evacuees go home, blazes flare across Europe

France has allowed 84,000 evacuees to return home after a massive wildfire, signaling progress in battling the flames

As France tames wildfire and lets 84,000 evacuees go home, blazes flare across Europe
Health|Political|Science|US|World

White House nominee for CDC director advances to full Senate vote

White House nominee for CDC director advances to full Senate vote

White House nominee for CDC director advances to full Senate vote
Europe|Political|US|World

Pope Leo says his ancestors were both ‘slaves and slave owners’

Pope Leo says his ancestors were both ‘slaves and slave owners’

Pope Leo says his ancestors were both ‘slaves and slave owners’
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian strikes across Ukraine kill 10 and NATO scrambles jets after a missile falls in Poland

Russian missile and drone attacks across Ukraine killed at least 10 people and injured over 50 others

Russian strikes across Ukraine kill 10 and NATO scrambles jets after a missile falls in Poland
Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|Videos|World

US and Iran trade missile barrages as hopes dim for a quick resolution to the five-month conflict

The United States and Iran each fired barrages of missiles as the pattern of back-and-forth strikes took hold again and hope dimmed for a quick end to the five-month conflict

US and Iran trade missile barrages as hopes dim for a quick resolution to the five-month conflict
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|World

The Recording Academy CEO responds to BTS decision not to submit to Grammys

Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. has responded to the news that BTS will not submit their music for consideration at the forthcoming 2027 Grammy Awards

The Recording Academy CEO responds to BTS decision not to submit to Grammys
Crime|Environment|Europe|World

A Russian missile slammed into a house in Ukraine. Four children are among the dead

A Russian missile slammed into a house in Ukraine. Four children are among the dead

A Russian missile slammed into a house in Ukraine. Four children are among the dead
Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US|World

Survivor of Alcatraz boat disaster reunites with fishermen who saved her life

Survivor of Alcatraz boat disaster reunites with fishermen who saved her life

Survivor of Alcatraz boat disaster reunites with fishermen who saved her life
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Political|World

New memorial in Aurora preserves history, stories of the Korean War

New memorial in Aurora preserves history, stories of the Korean War

New memorial in Aurora preserves history, stories of the Korean War
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

ICE to buy MarketAxess in $5.7 billion deal to expand fixed-income offerings

New York Stock Exchange parent Intercontinental Exchange said on Thursday it will acquire bond trading platform MarketAxess Holdings in a deal valued at $5.7

ICE to buy MarketAxess in $5.7 billion deal to expand fixed-income offerings
Business|Economy|Political|World

Brazil withholds approval of Trump's ambassador pick, deepening rift with US

The Brazilian government has for weeks withheld the formal diplomatic approval needed for the next U.S. ambassador to

Brazil withholds approval of Trump's ambassador pick, deepening rift with US
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|World

German inflation accelerates to 2.8% in July

German inflation rose in July on higher energy prices caused by the Iran conflict, while core inflation fell slightly.

German inflation accelerates to 2.8% in July
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|World

After surviving earthquakes, a family in Venezuela seeks a new beginning far from ground zero

Weeks after the twin earthquakes that devastated Venezuela's central coast, Adriana Aponte and her family joined a growing exodus of survivors

After surviving earthquakes, a family in Venezuela seeks a new beginning far from ground zero
Environment|Travel|World

Northwest China on high alert as heavy rain raises risk of floods and landslides

Authorities in northwest China's Shaanxi and Gansu provinces issued emergency alerts and closed dozens of tourist sites on Thursday as heavy rain raised the risk of floods

Northwest China on high alert as heavy rain raises risk of floods and landslides
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Yen jumps as analysts suspect official intervention; dollar broadly weaker

The dollar sank against the Japanese yen on Thursday with traders alert to the possibility of intervention from Japan to prop up its stubbornly weak currency.

Yen jumps as analysts suspect official intervention; dollar broadly weaker
Americas|Business|Economy|World

Mexico's economy grows at fastest pace since late 2020 in Q2

Mexico's economy rebounded in the second quarter from the previous three-month period, growing at its fastest pace since late 2020, a

Mexico's economy grows at fastest pace since late 2020 in Q2
Business|Economy|Finance|World

US economic growth slows in second quarter, but domestic demand robust

U.S. economic growth slowed in the second quarter amid a widening in the trade deficit, but robust consumer spending and business investment related

US economic growth slows in second quarter, but domestic demand robust
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

US stock futures extend gains slightly after economic data

U.S. stock index futures extended gains slightly on Thursday, as investors assessed a barrage of economic data including a June inflation reading and the second quarter GDP

US stock futures extend gains slightly after economic data
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Brazil household debt barely budges despite Lula debt-relief push

Brazilian household indebtedness eased only marginally in May, the first month of a broad government debt-renegotiation program launched by President

Brazil household debt barely budges despite Lula debt-relief push
Business|Economy|Political|World

Can China restrain Iran? Gulf states test Beijing's influence

As the Iran war escalates again, Gulf Arab states are looking to China - not Washington - to use its economic leverage over Iran

Can China restrain Iran? Gulf states test Beijing's influence
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Major central banks steer a cautious hiking path

The bond market selloff after this week's Federal Reserve meeting highlights the challenge policymakers face as they grapple with

Major central banks steer a cautious hiking path
Business|Economy|Health|World

Lilly, Resilience to invest $750 million in US drug manufacturing expansion

Drugmaker Eli Lilly and privately held contract manufacturer Resilience will invest $750 million to expand pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity in the U.S. and strengthen the

Lilly, Resilience to invest $750 million in US drug manufacturing expansion
Business|Economy|World

Egypt confirms drone caused fire on two gas vessels at Damietta

A drone caused the fire that engulfed two gas vessels at Egypt's Mediterranean port of Damietta, the Egyptian cabinet

Egypt confirms drone caused fire on two gas vessels at Damietta
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Pickup truck profits highlight growing divide among global automakers

From Fiat to Ferrari, results on Thursday highlighted a growing gap between the carmakers raking in cash by selling gas-guzzling pickups to Americans and

Pickup truck profits highlight growing divide among global automakers
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US economy’s growth was weaker than expected in the second quarter

US economy’s growth was weaker than expected in the second quarter

US economy’s growth was weaker than expected in the second quarter
Europe|Political|World

Russia likely used N.Korean missile in deadly Ukraine strike for first time this year, sources say

A Russian overnight attack that killed a family near the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih likely used a North Korean missile, two sources said, in what would be the first time

Russia likely used N.Korean missile in deadly Ukraine strike for first time this year, sources say
Africa|Americas|Health|Political|Science|Technology|World

US government map of Africa mislabels every country at global conference

A U.S. government map of Africa mislabeled every country during a State Department presentation at a global conference taking place in Brazil this week, causing a

US government map of Africa mislabels every country at global conference
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

Microsoft rally lifts stocks, 30-year Treasury yield hits 19-year peak

U.S. stocks gained on Thursday as Microsoft's forecast-beating results eased investor concerns about massive AI spending by companies, while 30-year Treasury

Microsoft rally lifts stocks, 30-year Treasury yield hits 19-year peak
Business|Economy|Environment|World

BP to cut 700 jobs as it simplifies company, internal email shows

BP plans to cut about 700 of its non-frontline global workforce, according to an internal email seen by Reuters, as the oil major sharpens its operational focus

BP to cut 700 jobs as it simplifies company, internal email shows
Business|Economy|Finance|World

US inflation slows in June, but reversal likely amid Middle East conflict

U.S. inflation slowed in June, but the easing is likely to be temporary as renewed hostilities in the Middle East raise oil prices.

US inflation slows in June, but reversal likely amid Middle East conflict
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US weekly jobless claims increase less than expected

The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits increased less than expected last week, suggesting that labor market conditions remained stable.

US weekly jobless claims increase less than expected
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Oil falls more than 1% on proposed Saudi-led maritime defence coalition 

Oil fell on Thursday in volatile trade as investors considered proposed plans for a Saudi Arabia-led maritime coalition to boost defence cooperation around

Oil falls more than 1% on proposed Saudi-led maritime defence coalition 
Environment|Europe|Science|World

France and Spain win some respite, as wildfire battles rage across Europe

France, Spain and Greece battled major wildfires on Thursday, with Spain bringing one blaze under

France and Spain win some respite, as wildfire battles rage across Europe
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

As AI reshapes newsrooms, leading media outlets are charting different paths for its use

From the BBC’s implementation of AI guardrails to Reuters’ embrace of AI tools to disseminate breaking financial news, newsrooms’ missions and values are shaping their technological futures.

As AI reshapes newsrooms, leading media outlets are charting different paths for its use
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

England is notoriously rainy — yet an ‘exceptionally serious’ drought has hit half the nation

England is notoriously rainy — yet an ‘exceptionally serious’ drought has hit half the nation

England is notoriously rainy — yet an ‘exceptionally serious’ drought has hit half the nation
Environment|Europe|Health|Science|World

Prague zoo keeps polar bears cool with ice cubes as European summer heatwave hits

Prague Zoo has provided tons of ice to help animals beat the heat as Europe swelters in a summer heat wave

Prague zoo keeps polar bears cool with ice cubes as European summer heatwave hits
Africa|Health|Science|World

Congo says the death toll in fastest-growing Ebola outbreak has passed 1,500

Ebola has killed over 1,500 people in eastern Congo, marking a 50% increase in about a week

Congo says the death toll in fastest-growing Ebola outbreak has passed 1,500
Europe|Food|Travel|World

The Michelin Guide has awarded stars for 100 years. These dishes tell its story

The Michelin Guide has awarded stars for 100 years. These dishes tell its story

The Michelin Guide has awarded stars for 100 years. These dishes tell its story
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Bank of England keeps key rate at 3.75% for the fifth time this year

The Bank of England kept its key interest rate on hold for the fifth time this year after a bigger-than-expected drop in the inflation rate last month gave policymakers breathing space to assess the fallout from renewed fighting in Iran

Bank of England keeps key rate at 3.75% for the fifth time this year
Business|Technology|US|World

Mercedes-Benz to recall more than 310,000 US vehicles citing risk of failure to detect open door

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 310,667 vehicles in the U.S. due to risk of failure to detect an open door, the U.S.

Mercedes-Benz to recall more than 310,000 US vehicles citing risk of failure to detect open door
Finance|Political|World

US Democratic senators urge Treasury to revive Harriet Tubman $20 bill plan

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US Democratic senators urge Treasury to revive Harriet Tubman $20 bill plan
Business|Science|Technology|World

Chinese state media showcase wider deployment of closely watched anti-ship missile

China's state media has hinted at the wider deployment of one of its most closely watched weapons, the YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile.

Chinese state media showcase wider deployment of closely watched anti-ship missile
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

German inflation rises in July, economy grows more than expected in Q2

German inflation rose in July on higher energy prices due to the Iran conflict, threatening the long-awaited recovery of Europe's biggest economy.

German inflation rises in July, economy grows more than expected in Q2
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Lula says Brazil denied visas to US officials over election meddling concerns

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva confirmed his government had denied visas to two U.S. officials who planned to travel to the country, accusing them of

Lula says Brazil denied visas to US officials over election meddling concerns
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Bank of England policymakers set out views on rates outlook after split vote

The Bank of England left interest rates on hold at 3.75% on Thursday after a split 6-3 vote by its Monetary Policy Committee.

Bank of England policymakers set out views on rates outlook after split vote
Africa|Europe|Political|World

Leader of Spain's Ceuta warns of emergency as 1,500 migrants arrive in one week

Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta is experiencing a humanitarian and security emergency after 1,500 migrants reached the city by swimming across from Morocco over the

Leader of Spain's Ceuta warns of emergency as 1,500 migrants arrive in one week
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

FACTBOX-Bank of England sets out economic scenarios in July meeting

The Bank of England left interest rates on hold at 3.75% on Thursday after a split 6-3 vote by its Monetary Policy Committee.

FACTBOX-Bank of England sets out economic scenarios in July meeting
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Trump’s DOJ charged hundreds with assaulting officers. Many cases were dropped, but the damage was done

By Brad Heath, Kristina Cooke, M.B.

Trump’s DOJ charged hundreds with assaulting officers. Many cases were dropped, but the damage was done
Interview|Opinion|US|World

Who is Elon Musk calling a ‘traitor’?

Who is Elon Musk calling a ‘traitor’?

Who is Elon Musk calling a ‘traitor’?
Economy|Europe|Science|Technology|World

EU lays out $11.4 billion for 7 AI gigafactories as it aims to catch up with US and China

The European Union plans to invest 10 billion euros to build seven AI gigafactories, aiming to catch up with the U.S. and China

EU lays out $11.4 billion for 7 AI gigafactories as it aims to catch up with US and China
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Asia stock-picking hedge funds set for record monthly loss, Goldman says

Asia-focused equity hedge funds are heading for their biggest monthly drawdown on record, a Goldman Sachs note showed, as a broad AI stock rout wiped out

Asia stock-picking hedge funds set for record monthly loss, Goldman says
Asia|Economy|Political|World

China protests over New Zealand foreign minister's jibe at Chinese-born lawmaker

China made a diplomatic protest to New Zealand on Thursday after Foreign Minister Winston Peters characterised a Chinese-born lawmaker as a "loudmouth" whom he urged to "go back to

China protests over New Zealand foreign minister's jibe at Chinese-born lawmaker
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Iran to get Chinese shoulder-launched missile systems in weeks, sources say

Iran is expected to receive within weeks a first shipment out of up to 400 Chinese-made shoulder-fired air-defence missile launchers, three sources

Iran to get Chinese shoulder-launched missile systems in weeks, sources say
Business|Environment|Science|World

Japan quake survivors battle thirst, heat as death toll rises to 25

The 7.1-magnitude earthquake that struck southern Japan toppled houses and split open streets in the small city of

Japan quake survivors battle thirst, heat as death toll rises to 25
Health|Science|World

Veterans' PTSD resolves with psychedelic therapy in small US study

Military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder who got no relief from conventional treatments went into remission following treatment with the psychedelic

Veterans' PTSD resolves with psychedelic therapy in small US study
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Italy's economy weathering Iran war better than expected, data suggests

The Italian economy grew by 0.2% in the second quarter from the previous three months, preliminary data showed on Thursday, a slightly stronger reading

Italy's economy weathering Iran war better than expected, data suggests
Crime|Europe|World

Russia says its big overnight strikes on Ukraine hit military factories and three ships

Russia said on Thursday that its forces had carried out big overnight strikes on military factories across Ukraine, including in the capital Kyiv and in the western city of

Russia says its big overnight strikes on Ukraine hit military factories and three ships
Asia|Economy|Political|World

China's Communist Party to hold conclave on internal governance in October

China's ruling Communist Party will hold a plenary session of its Central Committee in Beijing in October to discuss party self-governance, state-run Xinhua news agency

China's Communist Party to hold conclave on internal governance in October
Economy|Europe|World

Inflation accelerates in four German states in July, pointing to national rise

Inflation rose in four key German states in July, according to preliminary data published on Thursday, suggesting the national inflation rate could also increase this month

Inflation accelerates in four German states in July, pointing to national rise
Asia|Business|Political|World

Malaysian PM says Myanmar agrees to take 5,000 Rohingya refugees from Malaysia

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Myanmar has agreed to take 5,000 Rohingya asylum seekers currently in Malaysia, where

Malaysian PM says Myanmar agrees to take 5,000 Rohingya refugees from Malaysia
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Philippines' Marcos approves release of VP Duterte's tax records to impeachment trial

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the release of Vice President Sara Duterte's tax records to the Senate in her impeachment trial, where one of the

Philippines' Marcos approves release of VP Duterte's tax records to impeachment trial
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

BMW to review practices once deemed 'untouchable' as profit slumps

BMW will review working practices once deemed "untouchable", the carmaker pledged on Thursday, after a 35% drop in second-quarter pretax profit underscored

BMW to review practices once deemed 'untouchable' as profit slumps
Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Europe|Health|Political|World

Shelter gaps leave Ukrainians desperate, angry as Russian attacks mount

Tetiana Lishchynska was overcome with emotion when dozens of residents in one of Kyiv's districts hardest-hit by Russian strikes gathered this month to press

Shelter gaps leave Ukrainians desperate, angry as Russian attacks mount
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Euro zone economy grows faster than expected on AI spending, confident consumers

The euro zone economy grew faster than expected last quarter as surging investment in AI, ample government spending and several one-off factors more

Euro zone economy grows faster than expected on AI spending, confident consumers
Business|Economy|World

Shell profit more than doubles to $9.8 billion, second-highest on record, as Iran war lifts prices

Shell's net profit more than doubled from last year to $9.84 billion in the second quarter, beating expectations, helped by higher

Shell profit more than doubles to $9.8 billion, second-highest on record, as Iran war lifts prices
Business|Economy|World

China's leaders pledge to support economy without big new stimulus plans

China's leaders pledged at a meeting on Thursday to support the slowing economy by accelerating fiscal spending on

China's leaders pledge to support economy without big new stimulus plans
Africa|Crime|Health|Political|World

Detained Ugandan opposition figure is unconscious, in intensive care, his wife says

Detained prominent Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye, who collapsed while in court on Wednesday, is unconscious and has been admitted to an intensive care unit, his

Detained Ugandan opposition figure is unconscious, in intensive care, his wife says