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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
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump stands by his 'brilliant' Fed pick despite no rate cuts

President Donald Trump on Wednesday refused to turn on his "brilliant" hand-picked U.S. central banker in chief despite the fact that Federal Reserve

Trump stands by his 'brilliant' Fed pick despite no rate cuts
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|US|World

USDA to fund Arizona facility to fight flesh-eating livestock pest

The U.S.

USDA to fund Arizona facility to fight flesh-eating livestock pest
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Trading Day: All Warshed up 

U.S. shares tumbled and long-dated Treasury yields surged to multi-decade peaks on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates on

Trading Day: All Warshed up 
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

US strikes $58.6 billion Patriot missile deal amid rising stockpile concerns

The U.S.

US strikes $58.6 billion Patriot missile deal amid rising stockpile concerns
Africa|Business|Economy|Environment|Health|World

The fastest growing Ebola outbreak is worsening hunger in eastern Congo, a UN agency chief warns

The head of the U.N. food agency is warning that the fastest growing Ebola outbreak ever recorded is leaving thousands more people hungry in eastern Congo

The fastest growing Ebola outbreak is worsening hunger in eastern Congo, a UN agency chief warns
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Fed's Warsh says there is no 'soft target' for inflation, only a 2% goal

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh said on Wednesday that the U.S. central bank has no higher "soft target" for inflation and is determined to meet its longstanding 2% goal

Fed's Warsh says there is no 'soft target' for inflation, only a 2% goal
Political|US|World

Trump says will hit Iran hard after attack, was briefed on Egypt tanker

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the United States would hit Iran very hard after an attack on the U.S. military in Jordan.

Trump says will hit Iran hard after attack, was briefed on Egypt tanker
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

OpenAI's Sam Altman discusses rogue agent with US senators, as Trump considers AI controls

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said on Wednesday that he was meeting with U.S. senators to talk about his company's upcoming models while President Donald

OpenAI's Sam Altman discusses rogue agent with US senators, as Trump considers AI controls
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Risk-averse investors push Brazil debt deeper into interest rate exposure

Brazil's Treasury is increasing its reliance on floating-rate debt tied to the benchmark Selic interest rate as investors shun longer-dated securities

Risk-averse investors push Brazil debt deeper into interest rate exposure
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy, Poland's Tusk talk about defence, history

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Wednesday discussed defence cooperation as well as historical issues and the well-being of

Ukraine's Zelenskiy, Poland's Tusk talk about defence, history
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

SpaceX gets $1.6 billion US Space Force order for 18 Falcon 9 launches

SpaceX won $1.6 billion in orders from the U.S.

SpaceX gets $1.6 billion US Space Force order for 18 Falcon 9 launches
Business|Crime|Europe|Sports|World

French media regulator issues €200,000 fine against CNews for on-air remarks about immigration, culture

French media regulator Arcom said on Wednesday it had issued a €200,000 fine against CNews for comments made about people who were Muslim and the descendants of immigrants.

French media regulator issues €200,000 fine against CNews for on-air remarks about immigration, culture
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

US stocks, dollar slip after Fed leaves rates unchanged

U.S. stocks extended losses, interest-rate sensitive two-year Treasury yields dropped and the dollar slipped on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve held interest

US stocks, dollar slip after Fed leaves rates unchanged
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Fed leaves interest rate unchanged but with 3 dissents as Warsh praises 'good family fight'

The Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday despite persistently high inflation and a spike in energy prices caused by the Iran war

Fed leaves interest rate unchanged but with 3 dissents as Warsh praises 'good family fight'
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

Blazes burning with the intensity of ‘atomic bombs’: Europe enters a new era of mega fires

Blazes burning with the intensity of ‘atomic bombs’: Europe enters a new era of mega fires

Blazes burning with the intensity of ‘atomic bombs’: Europe enters a new era of mega fires
Business|Economy|Health|World

BAT must face class-action litigation over cigarette labels, US appeals court rules

A divided U.S. appeals court ruled on Wednesday that British American Tobacco must face class-action litigation claiming it misled consumers into believing

BAT must face class-action litigation over cigarette labels, US appeals court rules
Election|Sports|US|World

Wisconsin judge says voters who have returned absentee ballot for state primary cannot get a new one

A judge in Wisconsin has ruled that voters who have already returned their absentee ballots for the state’s primary election are not allowed to void those and request a new one

Wisconsin judge says voters who have returned absentee ballot for state primary cannot get a new one
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Oil prices jump, while the Dow drops more than 1,100 as sinking AI stocks drag Wall Street lower

Oil prices got back to jumping, while sinking technology stocks dragged Wall Street lower amid uncertainty about what the Federal Reserve will do to get high inflation under control

Oil prices jump, while the Dow drops more than 1,100 as sinking AI stocks drag Wall Street lower
Business|Education|Europe|World

Italy’s highest court strengthens citizenship claims by descendants of Italian emigrants

Italy’s highest court has ruled that children born with both Italian and another citizenship do not automatically lose their Italian citizenship if a parent naturalizes abroad

Italy’s highest court strengthens citizenship claims by descendants of Italian emigrants
Crime|Health|Political|US|World

Judge weighs bid to block or reverse transfers of transgender inmates into a segregated prison unit

A federal judge is concerned that the Trump administration has violated a court order by transferring several incarcerated transgender women to a segregated prison unit

Judge weighs bid to block or reverse transfers of transgender inmates into a segregated prison unit
Europe|Political|Travel|World

Italian diaspora wins a major battle in the fight for citizenship

Italian diaspora wins a major battle in the fight for citizenship

Italian diaspora wins a major battle in the fight for citizenship
Education|Sports|US|World

Trump invites heroic teen lifeguard to White House after Santa Cruz rescue

Trump invites heroic teen lifeguard to White House after Santa Cruz rescue

Trump invites heroic teen lifeguard to White House after Santa Cruz rescue
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Airbus upbeat on deliveries after strong Q2, softens tone in engine dispute

Airbus voiced increasing confidence in its critical jet delivery target and maintained other 2026 goals as it unveiled stronger-than-

Airbus upbeat on deliveries after strong Q2, softens tone in engine dispute
Americas|Election|Political|World

Nicaragua's Ortega moves to stretch term to 7 years, ban 'traitors' from elections

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega aims to again extend the presidential term by a year, increasing it to seven, in his latest move to cement his

Nicaragua's Ortega moves to stretch term to 7 years, ban 'traitors' from elections
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Renault swings to profit on EVs despite rise of Chinese rivals

Renault posted a 9.4% rise in first-half revenue on Wednesday and swung back to profit thanks to strong electric vehicle sales, as it withstood growing

Renault swings to profit on EVs despite rise of Chinese rivals
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Oil jumps 7% on escalating Middle East airstrikes

Oil prices climbed about 7% on Wednesday as airstrikes resumed in the Middle East, adding to worries about dwindling supply as U.S. government data showed

Oil jumps 7% on escalating Middle East airstrikes
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Shell, Phillips 66 weigh sale of stakes in $3.5 billion US pipeline Explorer, sources say

Shell and Phillips 66 are working on a potential sale of their stakes in the company which owns the Explorer refined products pipeline, in a deal that

Shell, Phillips 66 weigh sale of stakes in $3.5 billion US pipeline Explorer, sources say
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Bank of Canada governors split over sustainability of rebound, minutes show

Ahead of the Bank of Canada's July 15 interest rate decision, governors were split over the sustainability of the economic recovery, minutes of the

Bank of Canada governors split over sustainability of rebound, minutes show
Crime|Economy|Political|World

Pakistan-administered Kashmir vote marred by deadly clashes

Protests during regional elections in Pakistan-administered Kashmir have turned deadly, with leaders of a

Pakistan-administered Kashmir vote marred by deadly clashes
Economy|Finance|World

Bolivia and IMF reach $1.9 billion loan agreement, political hurdles remain

The International Monetary Fund has reached a staff-level agreement with Bolivia on a $1.9 billion financing program, the IMF said on

Bolivia and IMF reach $1.9 billion loan agreement, political hurdles remain
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Wall Street closes down sharply after Fed holds rates unchanged

Wall Street ended sharply lower on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, with AI-related chip stocks adding to recent declines ahead of

Wall Street closes down sharply after Fed holds rates unchanged
Environment|Europe|Science|Travel|World

Three Greek firefighters killed as wildfires strike further east in Europe

Three Greek firefighters died battling blazes during high winds on the island of

Three Greek firefighters killed as wildfires strike further east in Europe
Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump and Netanyahu explored all Iran options including attack, Israeli official says

U.S.

Trump and Netanyahu explored all Iran options including attack, Israeli official says
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Fed holds rates steady as three policymakers dissent for a hike

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, a choice that may intensify questions about how U.S. central bank chief Kevin Warsh will deliver on his

Fed holds rates steady as three policymakers dissent for a hike
Political|Sports|World

FIFA hits Argentina with World Cup charges for scuffle and 'Malvinas' banner

FIFA has lodged disciplinary charges against two Argentina players for striking Spain opponents moments after the World Cup final

FIFA hits Argentina with World Cup charges for scuffle and 'Malvinas' banner
Business|Economy|Sports|World

US Biathlon pushes back decision to join US Ski & Snowboard in merger of Olympic sport organizations

The U.S. Biathlon board of directors voted Wednesday to push back a planned merger with U.S. Ski & Snowboard in order to review the details after facing opposition from its community

US Biathlon pushes back decision to join US Ski & Snowboard in merger of Olympic sport organizations
Business|Economy|Political|Sports|World

FIFA's Infantino sets deadline for $20M offer to members in World Cup investor plan

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has set a Sept. 19 deadline for the 211 member federations to accept a $20 million offer to each in his controversial plan to sell stakes in a subsidiary running the World Cup

FIFA's Infantino sets deadline for $20M offer to members in World Cup investor plan
Business|Economy|World

Two key takeaways from the Fed’s unusually unpredictable meeting

Two key takeaways from the Fed’s unusually unpredictable meeting

Two key takeaways from the Fed’s unusually unpredictable meeting
Business|Technology|World

X, World Federation of Advertisers settle litigation over GARM dispute

SpaceX's X and the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA) said on Wednesday they had settled litigation over an alleged advertiser boycott of the social media platform linked to the

X, World Federation of Advertisers settle litigation over GARM dispute
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Will they or won't they? The case for and against a Fed rate hike

As the clock ticked toward the U.S.

Will they or won't they? The case for and against a Fed rate hike
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

European bank rally rolls on as Deutsche Bank, UBS report profit jump

Deutsche Bank and UBS beat forecasts again with second-quarter earnings on Wednesday, buoyed by a surge

European bank rally rolls on as Deutsche Bank, UBS report profit jump
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Lebanese lawyers seek probe of banker over Netanyahu dinner

A group of Lebanese lawyers filed a complaint with the country's top prosecutor on Wednesday requesting an investigation into banker Antoun Sehnaoui over a

Lebanese lawyers seek probe of banker over Netanyahu dinner
Business|Science|Technology|World

Qualcomm wins BMW chip supply deal for future vehicle platforms

Qualcomm said on Wednesday it has signed a long-term deal to supply chips for German luxury automaker BMW's future digital cockpit and advanced driver-assistance systems through

Qualcomm wins BMW chip supply deal for future vehicle platforms
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Ugandan opposition figure collapses in court, party official says

Prominent detained Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye collapsed on Wednesday while attending a court session in the capital Kampala where he is on trial for treason,

Ugandan opposition figure collapses in court, party official says
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Apple says UK App Store proposal amounts to price regulation

Apple said on Wednesday that proposed UK rules governing its App Store would amount to price regulation, arguing that plans to loosen its control over in-

Apple says UK App Store proposal amounts to price regulation
Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|World

L'Oreal sales rise on haircare boom and 'lipstick effect'

The world's largest cosmetics company L'Oreal reported better-than-expected quarterly sales on Wednesday, boosted by strong demand for new hair products

L'Oreal sales rise on haircare boom and 'lipstick effect'
Food|Health|Science|World

Cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan surpass 10,000 in ongoing outbreak

Michigan health officials reported 10,077 cases of cyclosporiasis on Wednesday, an increase of 397 cases since their last update a day earlier. An investigation by the U.S.

Cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan surpass 10,000 in ongoing outbreak
Americas|Business|Europe|Political|World

US mulls scuppering France's Washington ambassador pick over human rights spat

The United States is considering delaying, or even blocking, President Emmanuel Macron's

US mulls scuppering France's Washington ambassador pick over human rights spat
Business|Economy|Technology|World

NextEra, Brookfield plan $100 billion data center at US uranium site in Kentucky

NextEra Energy and Brookfield plan to develop a $100 billion data center campus and power plant at a federally owned former uranium

NextEra, Brookfield plan $100 billion data center at US uranium site in Kentucky
Crime|Health|US|World

'She wants to see her grandchildren' | Son speaks after mother shot during child custody exchange

'She wants to see her grandchildren' | Son speaks after mother shot during child custody exchange

'She wants to see her grandchildren' | Son speaks after mother shot during child custody exchange
Health|Political|Science|US|World

Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment at Rand Paul-led US Senate COVID hearing

Anthony Fauci, the former top U.S. infectious disease expert, declined to answer questions at a Senate hearing on Wednesday, invoking his

Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment at Rand Paul-led US Senate COVID hearing
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Food|Travel|World

Wildfires near Bordeaux bring more troubles to France's wine industry

Wildfires near Bordeaux are hurting the wine region's economy

Wildfires near Bordeaux bring more troubles to France's wine industry
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Fringe Israeli settler group is sneaking into Syria to try to claim land for a Jewish outpost

Right-wing Israeli activists are ramping up their fringe campaign to establish Jewish settlements inside Syria by staging frequent incursions across the border

Fringe Israeli settler group is sneaking into Syria to try to claim land for a Jewish outpost
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F1 chief says season finale could shift to Europe if Qatar, Abu Dhabi races are affected by war

Formula 1 president Stefano Domenicali says the current world championship could end in Europe if the war in the Middle East affects races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi

F1 chief says season finale could shift to Europe if Qatar, Abu Dhabi races are affected by war
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The Latest: Fire crews in southwest France battle massive blaze as they face extreme temperatures

Firefighters in southwest France are battling a mega-fire four times the size of Paris

The Latest: Fire crews in southwest France battle massive blaze as they face extreme temperatures
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US to award GlobalFoundries $300 million to develop faster AI chip links

GlobalFoundries said on Wednesday the U.S. government will award $300 million to the chipmaker to bolster research and development of

US to award GlobalFoundries $300 million to develop faster AI chip links
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S&P says El Niño unlikely to trigger rating changes, for now

El Niño is unlikely on its own to lead to sovereign rating downgrades unless the weather phenomenon proves significantly more severe than expected or

S&P says El Niño unlikely to trigger rating changes, for now
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'There's nothing left': French wildfire survivors return to burnt homes

When Raphael Fohanno saw what was left of his parents' home after the wildfires that have wreaked havoc across

'There's nothing left': French wildfire survivors return to burnt homes
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General Dynamics lifts outlook on Gulfstream, shipbuilding strength

General Dynamics on Wednesday raised its full-year profit forecast after reporting better-than-expected second-quarter results, as strength in its Gulfstream

General Dynamics lifts outlook on Gulfstream, shipbuilding strength
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Wall St opens lower ahead of Fed decision; chip stocks wobble

Wall Street's main stock indexes opened lower on Wednesday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's monetary policy verdict against a backdrop of simmering Middle East tensions,

Wall St opens lower ahead of Fed decision; chip stocks wobble
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Grant Thornton Advisors to buy CBIZ in $5 billion deal, expand US accounting reach

Grant Thornton Advisors will buy CBIZ for $5 billion in cash, the companies said on Wednesday, creating one of the largest accounting services providers in

Grant Thornton Advisors to buy CBIZ in $5 billion deal, expand US accounting reach
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US mortgage rates climb again in latest week, many at year high

U.S. mortgage interest rates climbed to their highest in about a year last week on an array of home loan products after a resumption of U.S.-Iran fighting drove up both oil prices

US mortgage rates climb again in latest week, many at year high
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Germany's ruling party appoints Merz ally as new faction leader

Germany's ruling conservatives voted on Wednesday to appoint an ally of Chancellor Friedrich Merz as the new parliamentary faction

Germany's ruling party appoints Merz ally as new faction leader
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US issues new Iran-related sanctions targeting insurers, more tankers

The United States on Wednesday issued another round of Iran-related sanctions, taking aim at Iran's efforts to "monetize the

US issues new Iran-related sanctions targeting insurers, more tankers
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Kia to invest $649 million to bring electric car production to Mexico

South Korea's Kia will produce and sell fully electric vehicles in Mexico, managing director for the company Horacio Chavez said on Wednesday.

Kia to invest $649 million to bring electric car production to Mexico
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Dollar slips as Fed holds rates steady

The U.S. dollar fell across the board on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, a choice that may intensify questions about

Dollar slips as Fed holds rates steady
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Cholera still kills thousands each year – in places without clean water, it’s far from history

While cholera launched modern epidemiology and has nearly disappeared in many countries, the disease never went away. It has instead retreated to the places least equipped to fight it.

Cholera still kills thousands each year – in places without clean water, it’s far from history
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Russia accuses Telegram CEO Pavel Durov of aiding terrorism in its latest digital crackdown

Russian authorities have charged Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of the popular messaging app Telegram, with aiding terrorism and placed him on an international wanted list

Russia accuses Telegram CEO Pavel Durov of aiding terrorism in its latest digital crackdown
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Unilever agrees two-year worker protection after $65 billion McCormick merger, memo shows

Unilever has agreed to protect employment terms of workers in its European and British food business for two years after the planned 2027 completion of its $

Unilever agrees two-year worker protection after $65 billion McCormick merger, memo shows
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Rheinmetall Q2 profit beats forecasts as revenue jumps nearly 70%

German defence contractor Rheinmetall reported a stronger-than-expected second-quarter operating profit on Wednesday as booming demand for military equipment helped drive a

Rheinmetall Q2 profit beats forecasts as revenue jumps nearly 70%
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Santander Brasil posts weakest profit since 2023; shares tumble as provisions rise

Banco Santander Brasil on Wednesday reported its weakest quarterly profit and profitability since late 2023, missing market

Santander Brasil posts weakest profit since 2023; shares tumble as provisions rise
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New Fed focus on money supply might aid inflation thinking at the margins

By Michael S.

New Fed focus on money supply might aid inflation thinking at the margins
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GE HealthCare tops quarterly estimates, weighs patient care unit sale

GE HealthCare said on Wednesday it might sell its patient care segment, after beating Wall Street estimates on steady demand for its diagnostics and imaging devices

GE HealthCare tops quarterly estimates, weighs patient care unit sale
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New Jewish-Arab party may complicate bid to oust Netanyahu

A new Jewish-Arab political party is courting young voters ahead of Israel's October election.

New Jewish-Arab party may complicate bid to oust Netanyahu
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China releases draft cyberbullying law covering AI-enabled abuse

China's cyberspace regulator on Wednesday released a draft law aimed at curbing cyberbullying, including AI-enabled abuse, as Beijing tightens oversight of online bullying

China releases draft cyberbullying law covering AI-enabled abuse
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Thousands of Audi workers protest over threatened plant closure

Thousands of Audi workers demonstrated on Wednesday against the possible closure of the German automaker's Neckarsulm plant

Thousands of Audi workers protest over threatened plant closure
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Electrolux beats profit forecast as savings pay off, but US demand weakens

Electrolux reported a surprise rise in core profits on Wednesday, but said market conditions weakened in North America, a key region for the home

Electrolux beats profit forecast as savings pay off, but US demand weakens
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US wheat rises on Black Sea disruptions

Chicago wheat edged higher on Wednesday as fresh disruptions to Black Sea grain exports renewed concerns about supplies, after Russia and Ukraine continued attacks

US wheat rises on Black Sea disruptions
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PM Burnham says difficult decisions needed to fix England's 'unfair' adult care system

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged on Wednesday to take difficult decisions to overhaul England's adult social care

PM Burnham says difficult decisions needed to fix England's 'unfair' adult care system
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UN rights office warns of worsening settler violence in West Bank

The U.N. human rights office on Wednesday warned of worsening violence by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, and urged international action

UN rights office warns of worsening settler violence in West Bank
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Ukraine says it hits 2 major Russian oil refineries hours after Zelenskyy's meeting with Trump

Ukraine says its forces have hit two of Russia’s major oil refineries in their latest long-range strikes

Ukraine says it hits 2 major Russian oil refineries hours after Zelenskyy's meeting with Trump
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A new media ecosystem is taking root on the left, reshaping Democratic politics

More progressive Americans are swearing off traditional media

A new media ecosystem is taking root on the left, reshaping Democratic politics
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US bans foreign-made humanoid robots, targeting China over national security

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is banning imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters, citing national security risks

US bans foreign-made humanoid robots, targeting China over national security
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Meta CEO Zuckerberg warns US shouldn’t ban Chinese AI models

Meta CEO Zuckerberg warns US shouldn’t ban Chinese AI models

Meta CEO Zuckerberg warns US shouldn’t ban Chinese AI models
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Looking a school shooter in the eyes: How teenage victims confronted Colt Gray in court

Looking a school shooter in the eyes: How teenage victims confronted Colt Gray in court

Looking a school shooter in the eyes: How teenage victims confronted Colt Gray in court
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Tracking the impact of the Japan earthquake in maps and charts

Tracking the impact of the Japan earthquake in maps and charts

Tracking the impact of the Japan earthquake in maps and charts
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Tracking the wildfires in Europe, in maps and charts

Tracking the wildfires in Europe, in maps and charts

Tracking the wildfires in Europe, in maps and charts
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Who are Iraq's Iranian-backed armed groups?

By Michael Georgy DUBAI, July 29 - The U.S. and Saudi Arabia have struck Iran-backed Shi'ite armed groups in Iraq, which the allies said were responsible for drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities.

Who are Iraq's Iranian-backed armed groups?
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Kavinsky, French DJ behind hit track ‘Nightcall,’ found dead at home in Paris

Kavinsky, French DJ behind hit track ‘Nightcall,’ found dead at home in Paris

Kavinsky, French DJ behind hit track ‘Nightcall,’ found dead at home in Paris
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Lamborghini's operating profit falls as geopolitical turmoil shakes luxury car sector

Italian luxury sports carmaker Lamborghini reported an over 8% drop in its half-year operating profit on Wednesday, reflecting sector-wide fragility spurred by tariffs and the

Lamborghini's operating profit falls as geopolitical turmoil shakes luxury car sector
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Guterres plans Cyprus meeting to define way forward

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Wednesday he planned to convene a multi-party meeting on the division of Cyprus to define the way forward on

Guterres plans Cyprus meeting to define way forward
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Rescuers haul survivors from wrecked Japan mall as earthquake toll hits 13

Rescuers frantically searched for survivors on Wednesday, a day after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake shook southern

Rescuers haul survivors from wrecked Japan mall as earthquake toll hits 13
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European shares fall as mixed luxury company earnings weigh

European shares edged lower on Wednesday, as diverging results from French luxury groups weighed on the broader sector, while

European shares fall as mixed luxury company earnings weigh
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Porsche restructuring starting to pay off, says CEO

Porsche's restructuring measures have begun to pay off, it said on Wednesday, allowing Volkswagen's embattled luxury brand to keep its profit guidance

Porsche restructuring starting to pay off, says CEO
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Magnificent 7 results set to test broadening US stock market

The S&P 500 has struggled to make further headway since its early June record peak, but that tepid performance belies churning beneath the market's

Magnificent 7 results set to test broadening US stock market