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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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

South Korea curbs may not save investors slaughtered by $2 trillion rout

South Korea's efforts to rein in the leveraged products wreaking havoc in its financial markets may not go far enough to quell skyrocketing volatility,

South Korea curbs may not save investors slaughtered by $2 trillion rout
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Shell more than doubles its profit in Q2, beating expectations

Shell's adjusted earnings, its definition of net profit, reached $9.84 billion in the second quarter, it said on Thursday, beating

Shell more than doubles its profit in Q2, beating expectations
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

China's factory activity expected to have stalled in July

China's factory activity growth likely stagnated in July, as weak domestic consumption and cost pressures from the Middle East War offset the boost to production from

China's factory activity expected to have stalled in July
Business|Crime|Environment|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|World

With fields destroyed and hives lost, Gaza's beekeepers struggle to start over

Standing on the roof of a war-damaged building overlooking the ruins of Gaza City, beekeeper Ibrahim al-Dabba

With fields destroyed and hives lost, Gaza's beekeepers struggle to start over
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Spain's economic growth accelerates to 0.7% in second quarter

Spain's economic growth edged up to 0.7% in the second quarter after a 0.6% expansion in the previous three-month period, preliminary data from the National Statistics Institute

Spain's economic growth accelerates to 0.7% in second quarter
Environment|Science|World

Greek firefighters battle deadly wildfires on Crete for a second day

ATHENS, July 30 - Greek firefighters were battling deadly wildfires on the island of Crete for a second day on Thursday, as wildfires continue to spread across Europe following days of devastating

Greek firefighters battle deadly wildfires on Crete for a second day
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel|World

Death toll rises in Japan. Why does the country experience so many large earthquakes?

Death toll rises in Japan. Why does the country experience so many large earthquakes?

Death toll rises in Japan. Why does the country experience so many large earthquakes?
Environment|Health|Science|World

Hope dwindles for rescue in southwestern Japan quake as death toll climbs to 23

The Kumamoto prefectural government says the powerful earthquake that hit southwestern Japan earlier this week has now killed at least 23 people

Hope dwindles for rescue in southwestern Japan quake as death toll climbs to 23
Education|Environment|Health|Interview|World

Father of boy rescued from pounding California surf says he is beyond grateful to teen lifeguard

The father of a 10-year-old rescued from pounding surf off the California coast in a dramatic scene captured on video says he is beyond grateful to the teenage lifeguard who saved his son

Father of boy rescued from pounding California surf says he is beyond grateful to teen lifeguard
Business|Economy|World

Toyota's first-half global output, sales fall for first time in two years on China weakness

Toyota Motor said on Thursday its global first-half production and sales fell for the first time in two years, as weaker demand in China and a model changeover for its

Toyota's first-half global output, sales fall for first time in two years on China weakness
Business|Economy|Technology|World

South Korea export growth seen easing but chip boom to hold

South Korean exports likely extended robust growth in July, with the pace weakening from a near-half-century high but posting the second-

South Korea export growth seen easing but chip boom to hold
Crime|Environment|World

Two arrested on suspicion of arson as firefighters battle blazes near Bordeaux

Two people have been arrested on suspicion of arson as firefighters battled on Thursday to prevent the spread of wildfires near Bordeaux , the local

Two arrested on suspicion of arson as firefighters battle blazes near Bordeaux
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Bond markets doing the Fed's work

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee A divided Federal Reserve and a confusing message from Chair Kevin Warsh on where rates are headed has left the bond market

Bond markets doing the Fed's work
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Fed's 'hawkish hold' muddies path for stocks and bonds

Investors searching for clarity from a newly led U.S.

Fed's 'hawkish hold' muddies path for stocks and bonds
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Samsung sees chip shortage extending to 2028, touts long-term supply deals

Samsung Electronics on Thursday reported a more than 250-fold jump in chip profit and announced multi-year supply deals with major data

Samsung sees chip shortage extending to 2028, touts long-term supply deals
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

J.P.Morgan brings forward Fed rate hike call to December after July hold

J.P.Morgan now expects the Federal Reserve to deliver a quarter-point rate hike in December, bringing forward its previous forecast for an increase in the second half of 2027,

J.P.Morgan brings forward Fed rate hike call to December after July hold
Business|Economy|Europe|World

French economy expands 0.2% helped by household spending and exports

The French economy grew by 0.2% in the second quarter from the first, official data showed on Thursday, helped by a recovery in household spending and exports.

French economy expands 0.2% helped by household spending and exports
Australia|Crime|Technology|World

Australian watchdog files legal action against Telegram, saying it failed to remove violent content

Australia’s online safety watchdog has taken legal action against Telegram for what the watchdog says is a failure to remove extremist content

Australian watchdog files legal action against Telegram, saying it failed to remove violent content
Business|Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|World

US strikes Iran as widening war engulfs more countries

The U.S. carried out fresh strikes in Iran on Wednesday, the U.S. military said, further

US strikes Iran as widening war engulfs more countries
Environment|Europe|Travel|World

Record-low Danube River affects tourism and industry as drought and heat grip Central Europe

As wildfires and successive heatwaves in France and Spain highlight climate change's impact, a severe drought is causing record low water levels on the Danube River, affecting tourism and industry

Record-low Danube River affects tourism and industry as drought and heat grip Central Europe
Economy|US|World

US-Iran conflict enters new phase as Saudi Arabia helps hit proxies and diplomacy stalls again

The stop-start fighting between the United States and Iran appears to have entered a new phase as Saudi Arabia has publicly joined military escalations against Tehran-backed proxies

US-Iran conflict enters new phase as Saudi Arabia helps hit proxies and diplomacy stalls again
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Voters in Manchester choose a mayor to replace Andy Burnham, who left city hall for Downing Street

Voters in Manchester are electing a new mayor Thursday to replace Andy Burnham, who left the job to become Britain’s prime minister

Voters in Manchester choose a mayor to replace Andy Burnham, who left city hall for Downing Street
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Japan cuts this year's growth outlook as higher energy costs weigh

Japan's government cut its economic growth forecast for the current fiscal year on Thursday, as higher oil prices linked to Middle East tensions squeeze

Japan cuts this year's growth outlook as higher energy costs weigh
Business|Economy|Technology|World

China warns of retaliation if US sticks with robot ban

China will "resolutely retaliate" and safeguard its interests if the United States insists on acting unilaterally over an import ban on new Chinese robots and power

China warns of retaliation if US sticks with robot ban
MidEast|Political|US|World

US military says latest strikes on Iran last two hours, hitting dozens of targets

The U.S. military said on Wednesday it completed its latest wave of strikes on Iran, which lasted two hours and hit dozens of targets,

US military says latest strikes on Iran last two hours, hitting dozens of targets
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Consumers, AI spending likely supported US economic growth in the second quarter

The U.S. economy likely maintained a steady pace of growth in the second quarter, supported by stronger consumer spending and robust business

Consumers, AI spending likely supported US economic growth in the second quarter
MidEast|Political|US|World

US launches strikes on Iranian targets a day after it foiled missile attack on American forces

The U.S. military says it has completed what it describes as “a heavy wave of strikes against Iran” conducted in response to an earlier Iranian missile attack on a U.S. base in Jordan

US launches strikes on Iranian targets a day after it foiled missile attack on American forces
Crime|Health|Political|World

A Black teen was fatally shot after reporting a possibly armed person. His death prompts calls for police accountability

A Black teen was fatally shot after reporting a possibly armed person. His death prompts calls for police accountability

A Black teen was fatally shot after reporting a possibly armed person. His death prompts calls for police accountability
Environment|World

Two days of heavy rain across the Northeast set records and forced water rescues

Two days of heavy rain across the Northeast set records and forced water rescues

Two days of heavy rain across the Northeast set records and forced water rescues
World

Secretive terrorist removal court set for first hearing in Afghan woman’s case

Secretive terrorist removal court set for first hearing in Afghan woman’s case

Secretive terrorist removal court set for first hearing in Afghan woman’s case
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

KPMG Australia says no decision made on workforce after media report of 1,000 job cuts

KPMG Australia said on Thursday it had made no decision on possible job cuts after the Australian Financial Review (AFR) reported that the firm plans to eliminate about

KPMG Australia says no decision made on workforce after media report of 1,000 job cuts
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Japan's price expert predicts BOJ shift to more aggressive inflation fighting posture

The Bank of Japan may shift to an inflation fighting posture from inflation tolerance as soon as December, which would mean an acceleration

Japan's price expert predicts BOJ shift to more aggressive inflation fighting posture
Australia|Crime|Political|Technology|World

Australia begins legal action against Telegram over alleged pro-terror material

Australia's internet regulator said on Thursday it had begun legal action against messaging platform Telegram over alleged failings to tackle pro-terror

Australia begins legal action against Telegram over alleged pro-terror material
Environment|Europe|World

Southern Europe burns as 3 firefighters die and France battles blaze 4 times the size of Paris

Fire crews in southwest France are battling a massive blaze four times the size of Paris, while two firefighters were killed fighting a wind-driven blaze on the Greek island of Crete

Southern Europe burns as 3 firefighters die and France battles blaze 4 times the size of Paris
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Rescuers search for survivors after a quake kills 18 in southwestern Japan

Soldiers and emergency workers are combing through a badly damaged shopping mall and collapsed houses looking for trapped survivors Wednesday after a powerful earthquake that killed at least 18 people in southwestern Japan

Rescuers search for survivors after a quake kills 18 in southwestern Japan
Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US|World

Police: Bullets that killed 2 bystanders at Seattle festival weren't from teen shooter's gun

Bullets recovered from two bystanders killed during a shootout at a Seattle festival last weekend do not appear to have come from the gun that a 15-year-old arrested at the scene was firing, police said in court documents filed Wednesday

Police: Bullets that killed 2 bystanders at Seattle festival weren't from teen shooter's gun
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Macao’s first national security case raises concerns over fairness a year after arrest

Since former Macao pro-democracy lawmaker Au Kam San was arrested under a national security law in July 2025, little about his case has been made known

Macao’s first national security case raises concerns over fairness a year after arrest
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Blanche's confirmation vote postponed amid Republican backlash over 'weaponization' fund

Todd Blanche's bid for Senate confirmation as U.S. attorney general faced a setback on Wednesday, as Senate Judiciary Committee

Blanche's confirmation vote postponed amid Republican backlash over 'weaponization' fund
Business|Economy|World

Early dissents versus Fed chief Warsh are the most since 1970

Kevin Warsh came into the Federal Reserve chairman's seat busting for, as he repeatedly called it, a "good family fight," and he appears to have had a bruiser at this

Early dissents versus Fed chief Warsh are the most since 1970
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Equinix shares fall on soft third-quarter forecast

Equinix shares fell 3% on Wednesday as soft third-quarter forecast overshadowed a raised full-year and long-term outlook.

Equinix shares fall on soft third-quarter forecast
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|World

Man who stabbed novelist Salman Rushdie found guilty of federal terrorism charges

The man who stabbed and partially blinded author Salman Rushdie at a speaking engagement in 2022 was found guilty on Wednesday of federal terrorism charges for the

Man who stabbed novelist Salman Rushdie found guilty of federal terrorism charges
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's ex-defence minister says changes to military procurements behind his dismissal

Former Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, in an interview published on Wednesday, said his efforts to overhaul the military's procurement system were the main reason

Ukraine's ex-defence minister says changes to military procurements behind his dismissal
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Chinese carmakers piling pressure on UK rivals, auto industry chief says

A wave of Chinese entrants into Britain's car market is piling pressure on traditional manufacturers, forcing them to offer deeper discounts to compete with

Chinese carmakers piling pressure on UK rivals, auto industry chief says
Economy|Health|Political|World

Trump administration unfreezes $600 million for Gavi for global vaccine effort

The Trump administration said on Wednesday it will immediately release $600 million in congressionally appropriated funds for vaccines for the world's poorest

Trump administration unfreezes $600 million for Gavi for global vaccine effort
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|World

Man convicted in terrorism trial over the 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie

A man has been convicted of federal terrorism charges in the 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie

Man convicted in terrorism trial over the 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie
Business|Entertainment|Sports|World

World Cup star Vozinha dons Spider-Man jersey. The nickname on his shirt for Chile club up for vote

Vozinha is cashing in on his newfound fame by promoting the new Spider-Man film

World Cup star Vozinha dons Spider-Man jersey. The nickname on his shirt for Chile club up for vote
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Witness to a fatal ICE shooting in Houston is released from immigration detention

A witness to a fatal shooting of a Houston man by a federal immigration agent has been released from a detention facility

Witness to a fatal ICE shooting in Houston is released from immigration detention
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|World

Rotten fish sauce that has long stunk up a small Canadian town is finally being removed

The townspeople of St. Mary’s can now breathe a sigh of relief

Rotten fish sauce that has long stunk up a small Canadian town is finally being removed
Business|Economy|Political|World

Saudi Arabia seeks international coalition to protect Red Sea shipping from Houthis, sources say

Saudi Arabia is seeking to build an international coalition to protect shipping in the Red Sea from Houthi attacks, two people familiar with the deliberations said on

Saudi Arabia seeks international coalition to protect Red Sea shipping from Houthis, sources say