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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
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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
Business|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

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
Europe|MidEast|Political|Sports|World

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
Environment|Europe|Science|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Environment|World

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
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|World

'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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

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
Business|Economy|Europe|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|Technology|World

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
Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

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
Health|Science|World

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
Crime|Europe|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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
Business|Economy|Europe|World

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%
Business|Economy|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|World

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
Business|Economy|Health|Technology|World

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
Election|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

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
Arts|Business|Education|Political|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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
Economy|Health|Political|World

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
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

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
Economy|Europe|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|Education|Political|World

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
Business|Science|Technology|World

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
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

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
Crime|Education|Lifestyle|US|World

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
Arts|Environment|Science|Technology|World

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
Environment|Europe|Science|World

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
Crime|Economy|Political|World

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?
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|World

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
Business|Economy|Europe|World

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
Europe|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

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
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Technology|World

South Korea $2 trillion stock rout breaks records as SK Hynix results disappoint

South Korean stocks plunged for a second straight session on Wednesday as Asia's once-blazing AI rally morphed into

South Korea $2 trillion stock rout breaks records as SK Hynix results disappoint
Crime|Technology|World

Russia charges Telegram founder Durov with aiding terrorism, he gives Moscow the finger

Russia said on Wednesday it had charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorist activity, alleging that his hugely popular messaging app was being used by

Russia charges Telegram founder Durov with aiding terrorism, he gives Moscow the finger
Business|Economy|Environment|World

"Ugly and rusty," Venezuela's refineries are relics that will be hard to revive

The Paraguana Refining Center in Western Venezuela once symbolized the country's oil wealth

"Ugly and rusty," Venezuela's refineries are relics that will be hard to revive
Business|Entertainment|Environment|Science|World

After the quake came the blast: Inside Japan's shopping mall disaster

Workers in a mall in southern Japan described being thrown to the floor or enveloped in a disorienting cloud of

After the quake came the blast: Inside Japan's shopping mall disaster
Technology|World

US military may require some troops in Mideast to surrender cell phones, sources say

The top U.S. commander for the Middle East has warned troops that cellphone videos shared online can help Iran target American bases, and sources told Reuters some

US military may require some troops in Mideast to surrender cell phones, sources say
Election|Finance|Political|World

Lula leads Flavio Bolsonaro in potential Brazil runoff, poll shows

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva leads a potential second-round vote in the October presidential election against opposition Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, an

Lula leads Flavio Bolsonaro in potential Brazil runoff, poll shows
Environment|Science|World

Wildfires are more extreme in Europe and North America, but global burning is oddly decreasing

Experts say the world is experiencing two opposing fire trends because of human impact

Wildfires are more extreme in Europe and North America, but global burning is oddly decreasing
Economy|Election|Finance|US|World

CNN Poll: Americans doubt Trump is paying enough attention to the country’s most important problems

CNN Poll: Americans doubt Trump is paying enough attention to the country’s most important problems

CNN Poll: Americans doubt Trump is paying enough attention to the country’s most important problems
Asia|Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

China’s humanoid robots have been taking over the global market. Now the US is banning them

China’s humanoid robots have been taking over the global market. Now the US is banning them

China’s humanoid robots have been taking over the global market. Now the US is banning them
Business|Economy|Technology|Travel|World

Anti-collision alarms sound in the cockpits of two Delta planes during close call at Atlanta airport

Anti-collision alarms sound in the cockpits of two Delta planes during close call at Atlanta airport

Anti-collision alarms sound in the cockpits of two Delta planes during close call at Atlanta airport
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

US weapons stockpiles continue to dwindle with permanent end to Iran war nowhere in sight

US weapons stockpiles continue to dwindle with permanent end to Iran war nowhere in sight

US weapons stockpiles continue to dwindle with permanent end to Iran war nowhere in sight
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Aston Martin keeps forecast, bets on Valhalla after wider-than-expected loss

Aston Martin kept its annual forecasts on Wednesday despite a wider-than-expected second-quarter loss, as the debt-laden luxury carmaker bets on

Aston Martin keeps forecast, bets on Valhalla after wider-than-expected loss
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

OCBC seeks to accelerate wealth client onboarding with agentic AI

Bank of Singapore, the private banking arm of Overseas-Chinese Banking Corp, has begun rolling out an agentic AI platform that will cut

OCBC seeks to accelerate wealth client onboarding with agentic AI
Political|US|World

Trump, Zelenskiy discuss Patriot deal and reviving talks with Russia

U.S.

Trump, Zelenskiy discuss Patriot deal and reviving talks with Russia
Business|Economy|Europe|World

BMW to cut several thousand jobs in latest blow to German auto sector

BMW said on Wednesday it will cut several thousand jobs in Germany by the end of 2027 under a voluntary redundancy programme, the latest

BMW to cut several thousand jobs in latest blow to German auto sector
Economy|Environment|Europe|Travel|World

Fire crews keep blazes near Bordeaux under control as heatwave picks up

French firefighters kept a major blaze west of Bordeaux that had prompted mass evacuations under control overnight, ahead of

Fire crews keep blazes near Bordeaux under control as heatwave picks up
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Malaysian authorities release over 100 Rohingya refugees from detention

Malaysian authorities have released more than 100 Rohingya Muslim asylum seekers who were detained earlier this week, with the group being sent to various locations

Malaysian authorities release over 100 Rohingya refugees from detention
Election|Finance|Political|World

Israeli elections: how they work and who is in the race

Israelis are due to hold a national election on October 27.

Israeli elections: how they work and who is in the race
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Ukrainian drones strike across Russia, hitting refineries, Wildberries warehouse

Ukrainian drones hit oil refineries and logistics facilities in the Russian cities of Perm, Ryazan and Taganrog, as well as the Crimean peninsula overnight, with the country's top

Ukrainian drones strike across Russia, hitting refineries, Wildberries warehouse
Political|World

This Lebanese couple is among those returning to shattered homes under US-brokered deal with Israel

Several families have returned to their village in southern Lebanon, digging through the debris of their homes damaged in the latest Israel-Hezbollah war

This Lebanese couple is among those returning to shattered homes under US-brokered deal with Israel
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

China regulator to meet solar industry on curbing competition, local media reports

China's market regulator will meet with solar industry representatives on Friday to provide guidance on pricing compliance and the implementation of industry cost-

China regulator to meet solar industry on curbing competition, local media reports
Arts|Business|Crime|Political|World

Turkey detains another opposition district mayor, others as crackdown expands

Turkish authorities detained an opposition Istanbul district mayor and five others on Wednesday over alleged irregularities in building and occupancy permits, broadcaster

Turkey detains another opposition district mayor, others as crackdown expands
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Wildfire response must evolve to keep pace with climate change, EU says

The European Union's response to wildfires needs more funding, greater focus on forest management and enhanced education about fire risk as the climate

Wildfire response must evolve to keep pace with climate change, EU says
Asia|Business|Economy|Lifestyle|World

Shared beds, shrinking budgets: China’s young workers feel economic squeeze

Chinese sales agent Winnie Zeng has taken an unusual step to protect herself from an uncertain future: she now shares her rented bed with a stranger to cut costs.

Shared beds, shrinking budgets: China’s young workers feel economic squeeze
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

StanChart lifts income target after wealth boom powers earnings beat

Standard Chartered's push for fee income powered a forecast-beating first-half profit, with the bank lifting its full-year income

StanChart lifts income target after wealth boom powers earnings beat
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Hong Kong home prices extend gains to 13th month in June, pace slows

Private home prices in Hong Kong rose for the 13th consecutive month in June but the rate slowed to 0.3%, data from the Rating and Valuation Department showed on

Hong Kong home prices extend gains to 13th month in June, pace slows
Crime|MidEast|World

Boeings identified in Reuters report carried weapons for Sudanese paramilitary, UN experts find

United Nations experts have found that Boeing 727s linked by Reuters to a U.S. military contractor's business

Boeings identified in Reuters report carried weapons for Sudanese paramilitary, UN experts find
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Israel's decades-old US support risks losing Democrats

For generations, support for Israel united Washington.

Israel's decades-old US support risks losing Democrats
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel|World

China loves historic sites. Tourists don’t mind if they’re not the originals

China loves historic sites. Tourists don’t mind if they’re not the originals

China loves historic sites. Tourists don’t mind if they’re not the originals
Environment|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel|World

A 2:47 a.m. alert, a rabbit and 220,000 evacuees as France’s wildfire rages on

A massive wildfire in southwest France has forced over 220,000 people to evacuate

A 2:47 a.m. alert, a rabbit and 220,000 evacuees as France’s wildfire rages on
Australia|Business|Political|Technology|World

Musk's X says Australia social media ban crackdown undermines international law

Elon Musk's X accused Australia of trying to give its internet regulator unfair information-gathering powers and undermining U.S. law with plans for tougher

Musk's X says Australia social media ban crackdown undermines international law
Business|Science|Technology|World

Meta's Zuckerberg warns against curbs on Chinese AI models, FT reports

The U.S. government should not block Chinese models to gain an edge in the AI race, Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg told the Financial Times in an interview published on Tuesday

Meta's Zuckerberg warns against curbs on Chinese AI models, FT reports
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Ukraine must act asymmetrically against Russia, new acting defense minister says

Ukraine cannot go "punch for punch" when confronting Russia militarily but must use resources carefully and act in an "asymmetric" fashion, Ukraine's new acting defence minister

Ukraine must act asymmetrically against Russia, new acting defense minister says
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump says meetings with Zelenskiy and Netanyahu were positive

President Donald Trump said late on Tuesday his meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Trump says meetings with Zelenskiy and Netanyahu were positive
Business|Economy|Technology|World

New Zealand to purchase strike drones as part of defence modernisation

New Zealand plans to purchase long-range one-way strike drones with a preference for local suppliers, Defence Minister Chris Penk said on Wednesday, as it looks to boost

New Zealand to purchase strike drones as part of defence modernisation
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Asian stock rout deepens as AI worries grip markets

Asian stocks sank on Wednesday, extending a vicious selloff as anxiety about AI valuations and whether the massive spending will deliver returns

Asian stock rout deepens as AI worries grip markets
Economy|Environment|Europe|World

France orders 4,000 more evacuated as fires displace a third of a million across southwest Europe

French authorities have ordered nearly 4,000 more people to evacuate from Atlantic coast tourist sites because of wildfires

France orders 4,000 more evacuated as fires displace a third of a million across southwest Europe
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US thwarts an Iranian missile attack and launches strikes with Saudi Arabia against militias in Iraq

The U.S. military says it successfully intercepted an Iranian missile barrage and worked with Saudi Arabia’s forces to strike sites in Iraq that Tehran-backed militias have used to launch attacks in recent days

US thwarts an Iranian missile attack and launches strikes with Saudi Arabia against militias in Iraq
Americas|Environment|Science|Travel|World

Tropical Storm Fausto to splash past Hawaii as Hurricane Genevieve sends swells to Mexico

Large waves are coming ashore in Hawaii thanks to Tropical Storm Fausto and in Mexico thanks to Hurricane Genevieve

Tropical Storm Fausto to splash past Hawaii as Hurricane Genevieve sends swells to Mexico
Political|Science|Technology|World

Zelenskiy says he told Trump, senators that Ukraine needs anti-ballistic systems, missiles

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Tuesday said he shared Ukraine's need for anti-ballistic missile systems and interceptors with U.S.

Zelenskiy says he told Trump, senators that Ukraine needs anti-ballistic systems, missiles
Arts|Crime|Political|US|World

Trump asks Supreme Court to throw out E. Jean Carroll's $83 million verdict

President Donald Trump has asked the U.S.

Trump asks Supreme Court to throw out E. Jean Carroll's $83 million verdict
Economy|Political|World

Senate takes first steps on Russian sanctions as Zelenskyy watches from Senate gallery

The Senate took the first steps toward passage of a sweeping Russian sanctions bill on Tuesday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Capitol

Senate takes first steps on Russian sanctions as Zelenskyy watches from Senate gallery
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Japan's Takaichi to proceed with food sales tax cut to 1%, Yomiuri reports

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi conveyed to ruling party executives her intention to proceed with a plan to cut the sales tax rate on food items to 1% from 8% for two

Japan's Takaichi to proceed with food sales tax cut to 1%, Yomiuri reports
Economy|Political|US|World

Russia sanctions championed by Graham clear first Senate hurdle as Zelenskiy visits

The U.S.

Russia sanctions championed by Graham clear first Senate hurdle as Zelenskiy visits
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Zelenskyy has a 'good meeting' with Trump at the White House as he seeks more cooperation with US

President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have met to discuss Ukraine producing its own weapons amid its ongoing war with Russia

Zelenskyy has a 'good meeting' with Trump at the White House as he seeks more cooperation with US
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

India's capital part of aggressive electric vehicle targets in bid to curb air pollution

Delhi has adopted a new policy to make most new vehicles electric, aiming to improve air quality

India's capital part of aggressive electric vehicle targets in bid to curb air pollution
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Busiest US death chamber: Florida executes 2 men in a day, including an octogenarian

Florida has become the first state in nearly a decade to carry out two executions in one day, putting to death an ex-police officer convicted of murder and only the second octogenarian known to receive a lethal injection in modern U.S. history

Busiest US death chamber: Florida executes 2 men in a day, including an octogenarian
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump’s new intelligence chief takes over an office in turmoil

Trump’s new intelligence chief takes over an office in turmoil

Trump’s new intelligence chief takes over an office in turmoil
Environment|Science|US|World

New York City, Philadelphia are at the center of a serious Northeast flash flood threat

New York City, Philadelphia are at the center of a serious Northeast flash flood threat

New York City, Philadelphia are at the center of a serious Northeast flash flood threat
US|World

Deadline passes for Trump to ask Supreme Court to reconsider birthright citizenship ruling

The deadline to ask the Supreme Court to reconsider President Donald Trump's loss on birthright citizenship has passed, with no new filing on the docket

Deadline passes for Trump to ask Supreme Court to reconsider birthright citizenship ruling
World

Senate confirms Jay Clayton as nation's intelligence director

The Senate has confirmed Jay Clayton to become head of the nation’s intelligence agencies

Senate confirms Jay Clayton as nation's intelligence director
World

Pentagon ties new casualty category for renewed US-Iran fighting to the end of 'Operation Epic Fury'

The Pentagon says a new, separate category was created in its official casualty system to account for those killed and wounded in the renewed U.S.-Iran fighting because “Operation Epic Fury” has ended

Pentagon ties new casualty category for renewed US-Iran fighting to the end of 'Operation Epic Fury'
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots, to protect US AI buildout

The Trump administration on Tuesday unveiled bans that target imports of new Chinese robots and power inverters, seeking to

Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots, to protect US AI buildout
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump says he does not care about USMCA as US, Canada plan trade talks

U.S.

Trump says he does not care about USMCA as US, Canada plan trade talks
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Minnesota IT officials disclose 'coordinated cyberattack' at more than 30 local water systems

A "coordinated cyberattack" targeted more than 30 community water systems in the U.S. state of Minnesota on July 26 and July 27, the state's IT agency said in a

Minnesota IT officials disclose 'coordinated cyberattack' at more than 30 local water systems
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Top US oil trade group opposes Hormuz tolls after Gulf-backed voluntary fee proposal

The American Petroleum Institute opposes tolls or transit fees for vessels crossing the Strait of Hormuz, the top U.S. oil industry trade

Top US oil trade group opposes Hormuz tolls after Gulf-backed voluntary fee proposal
Business|Economy|Europe|World

UK's NIESR nudges up growth forecast, warns of persistent inflation

Britain's economy has been more resilient than anticipated after the energy price shock caused by the Iran war, but inflation will stay above the Bank of England's target

UK's NIESR nudges up growth forecast, warns of persistent inflation
Crime|Health|Political|US|World

California's largest ICE facility did not provide adequate medical care, monitor says

A court-appointed monitor has found that California's largest immigration detention facility did not provide adequate medical care to detainees and

California's largest ICE facility did not provide adequate medical care, monitor says
Business|Technology|World

American Airlines resumes flights after IT issue forced brief nationwide halt

American Airlines and its regional carriers resumed flights on Tuesday evening after a brief nationwide halt to departures over an IT issue, the

American Airlines resumes flights after IT issue forced brief nationwide halt
Business|Crime|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US Senate confirms Trump nominee Clayton as nation's top spy

U.S. Senate Republicans on Tuesday confirmed President Donald Trump's nominee, Manhattan U.S.

US Senate confirms Trump nominee Clayton as nation's top spy
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Large majority of US Senate votes to advance Russia sanctions, voting continues

A large majority of the U.S.

Large majority of US Senate votes to advance Russia sanctions, voting continues
Crime|Economy|Election|Political|World

Peru's Fujimori takes power, extending Latin America's rightward tilt

Keiko Fujimori was sworn in as Peru's president on Tuesday, becoming the latest in a string of conservative leaders elected across Latin

Peru's Fujimori takes power, extending Latin America's rightward tilt
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American Airlines flights resume after being halted due to an IT problem, airline says

American Airlines flights resume after being halted due to an IT problem, airline says

American Airlines flights resume after being halted due to an IT problem, airline says
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

The Latest: US military says it has thwarted an Iranian missile attack on American troops

The U.S. military says Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles at American forces in the Middle East on Tuesday

The Latest: US military says it has thwarted an Iranian missile attack on American troops
Business|Finance|Science|Technology|World

Employees at the world’s biggest AI companies are calling for a slowdown in AI development

Employees at the world’s biggest AI companies are calling for a slowdown in AI development

Employees at the world’s biggest AI companies are calling for a slowdown in AI development
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Netanyahu praises first meeting with Trump since launching the Iran war

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he had an “excellent” meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House

Netanyahu praises first meeting with Trump since launching the Iran war
Business|Economy|Political|World

Recent fighting with Iran further draws down key US air defense stockpiles, analysis says

A Washington think tank says recent fighting with Iran has used up more of the U.S. military’s stockpiles of advanced air defense systems

Recent fighting with Iran further draws down key US air defense stockpiles, analysis says
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Blanche nomination uncertain as key GOP senator says DOJ ‘radio silent’ on demand to spike controversial fund

Blanche nomination uncertain as key GOP senator says DOJ ‘radio silent’ on demand to spike controversial fund

Blanche nomination uncertain as key GOP senator says DOJ ‘radio silent’ on demand to spike controversial fund
Americas|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World

Voters outside Peru defined this year’s razor-thin election. It’s part of an ongoing trend in Latin America

Voters outside Peru defined this year’s razor-thin election. It’s part of an ongoing trend in Latin America

Voters outside Peru defined this year’s razor-thin election. It’s part of an ongoing trend in Latin America
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Ross Douthat joins ‘60 Minutes’ as CBS races to rebuild the show

Ross Douthat joins ‘60 Minutes’ as CBS races to rebuild the show

Ross Douthat joins ‘60 Minutes’ as CBS races to rebuild the show
Crime|Sports|US|Videos|World

A timeline of Nolan Wells’ disappearance, death and the unfolding investigation

A timeline of Nolan Wells’ disappearance, death and the unfolding investigation

A timeline of Nolan Wells’ disappearance, death and the unfolding investigation
Asia|Environment|Science|World

A 7.1 magnitude quake hits Japan's southern Kyushu island killing at least 3

An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 has shaken Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu, killing at least three people and leaving dozens of others missing or injured

A 7.1 magnitude quake hits Japan's southern Kyushu island killing at least 3
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia says Romanian drone complaints are groundless

Moscow's Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday that Romanian complaints that Russian drones have violated its airspace were groundless and vowed to respond to Bucharest's expulsion of a

Russia says Romanian drone complaints are groundless
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Teleprompter operator accused of betting on Trump speeches is out of a job

A White House teleprompter operator accused of using inside knowledge to make bets about President Donald Trump’s speeches on the online prediction market Kalshi is no longer in his post

Teleprompter operator accused of betting on Trump speeches is out of a job
Political|World

Iran proposes temporary Hormuz plan giving itself greater control over transit lines

Iran has proposed to Oman a temporary arrangement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under which one direction of traffic would pass through Iranian waters and part of the

Iran proposes temporary Hormuz plan giving itself greater control over transit lines
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Health|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump mourns Lindsey Graham as war hawk, golfing buddy at Washington funeral

U.S.

Trump mourns Lindsey Graham as war hawk, golfing buddy at Washington funeral
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Trading Day: A show of resilience  

European and U.S. stock markets on Tuesday shrugged off a deep slump in Asia earlier in the day, following another sharp fall in oil prices and

Trading Day: A show of resilience  
Environment|Food|Health|Science|World

Michigan cyclosporiasis cases increase to 9,680 in ongoing outbreak

Michigan health officials reported 9,680 cases of cyclosporiasis on Tuesday, an increase of 427 cases from a day earlier, as the growing

Michigan cyclosporiasis cases increase to 9,680 in ongoing outbreak
Business|Economy|Finance|Travel|World

Resilient tourists help US travel firms absorb Middle East shock

Early earnings reports show travel companies, from hotel chains to cruise operators, have relied on resilient U.S. business and leisure demand, coupled with a

Resilient tourists help US travel firms absorb Middle East shock
Crime|Education|World

Life in prison without parole for Georgia teen who killed four in 2024 US school shooting

A Georgia teenager will spend the rest of his life in prison for killing four people and injuring nine others in a 2024 school shooting, a judge ruled on Tuesday. 

Life in prison without parole for Georgia teen who killed four in 2024 US school shooting
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Guatemalan man deported from US and wife found dead in sugarcane field, baby alive beside them

A Guatemalan man deported from the U.S. and his wife, who recently self-deported to join him, were found dead in a sugarcane

Guatemalan man deported from US and wife found dead in sugarcane field, baby alive beside them
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Oman presents Iran with Gulf-backed plan for voluntary fees to use Hormuz

Oman has presented Iran with a plan backed by Gulf states to manage the Strait of Hormuz, including collecting voluntary fees for using it

Oman presents Iran with Gulf-backed plan for voluntary fees to use Hormuz
Environment|Health|Science|World

What to know about the US outbreak of cyclosporiasis intestinal illness

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and dozens of states are investigating a surge in cases of cyclosporiasis intestinal illness.

What to know about the US outbreak of cyclosporiasis intestinal illness
Science|Technology|World

Private mission to rescue NASA's aging telescope runs into its own trouble

The spacecraft rushing to the rescue of NASA's sinking Swift Observatory has run into trouble

Private mission to rescue NASA's aging telescope runs into its own trouble
Americas|Asia|Europe|Political|World

Trump's irritation with Netanyahu highlights strains as leaders meet

U.S.

Trump's irritation with Netanyahu highlights strains as leaders meet
Crime|Education|Health|US|World

Teen gets life without parole for killing 4 at Georgia’s Apalachee High School

A teenager who killed two students and two teachers in a shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia has been sentenced to serve life in prison without the possibility of parole

Teen gets life without parole for killing 4 at Georgia’s Apalachee High School
Business|Crime|Economy|Travel|US|World

ICE arrests at US airports are happening more frequently, attorneys say. Here’s what we know

ICE arrests at US airports are happening more frequently, attorneys say. Here’s what we know

ICE arrests at US airports are happening more frequently, attorneys say. Here’s what we know
Americas|Crime|Economy|World

Keiko Fujimori is inaugurated as Peru's president following a narrow election victory

Keiko Fujimori has been sworn in as Peru’s president after a narrow victory in the June runoff election

Keiko Fujimori is inaugurated as Peru's president following a narrow election victory
Crime|Political|US|World

Washington crime stats system experienced a 'systemic breakdown' of internal controls, report says

The Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police’s crime statistics collection experienced a “prolonged, systemic breakdown of its internal control system,” according to a report released Tuesday by the city’s inspector general, which reviewed the department’s process after accusations by the federal government that figures were manipulated

Washington crime stats system experienced a 'systemic breakdown' of internal controls, report says
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Lawsuit claims US civil rights agency has halted all federal-sector class complaints

A labor union and two female prison employees filed a lawsuit Tuesday accusing a U.S. civil rights agency of unlawfully halting their sexual harassment case as part of wider order to indefinitely suspend proceedings in all federal-sector class claims

Lawsuit claims US civil rights agency has halted all federal-sector class complaints
Crime|Education|US|World

Georgia school shooter Colt Gray sentenced to life in prison without parole

Georgia school shooter Colt Gray sentenced to life in prison without parole

Georgia school shooter Colt Gray sentenced to life in prison without parole
Business|Economy|World

China in touch with Yemen's Houthis to allow ships to sail through Red Sea, sources say

China has held direct talks with Yemen's Houthi movement to enable its tankers to sail through the

China in touch with Yemen's Houthis to allow ships to sail through Red Sea, sources say
Business|Economy|Technology|World

US stocks mixed ahead key tech earnings, Fed

U.S. stocks were mixed on Tuesday ahead of key corporate earnings releases and the Federal Reserve's highly anticipated interest rate decision

US stocks mixed ahead key tech earnings, Fed
Business|Economy|Sports|World

FIFA plans to sell stakes in $20 billion subsidiary to run World Cup, angering UEFA

FIFA said on Tuesday it plans to create a $20 billion subsidiary to run the World Cup and its other events and will offer stakes of up to 20% in it to

FIFA plans to sell stakes in $20 billion subsidiary to run World Cup, angering UEFA
MidEast|Political|World

Ukrainian foreign minister says he warned Iranian counterpart against escalation, support for Russia

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Tuesday he called his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araqchi, following Iran's denunciation of a Ukrainian drone attack on one of its

Ukrainian foreign minister says he warned Iranian counterpart against escalation, support for Russia
Business|Technology|US|World

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

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

Seats on hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX jets may need inspections, FAA says
Africa|Environment|Science|World

The deaths of 15 elephants in Kenya's Amboseli National Park spark investigation

Kenya’s wildlife authorities are investigating the deaths of 15 elephants over the past month in Amboseli National Park

The deaths of 15 elephants in Kenya's Amboseli National Park spark investigation
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|Travel|World

eBay agreed to pay nearly $50 million to couple sent cockroaches, bloody pig mask

eBay agreed to pay nearly $50 million to Massachusetts journalists David and Ina Steiner under a newly finalized settlement resolving a lawsuit over a 2019 cyberstalking campaign carried out by former company employees

eBay agreed to pay nearly $50 million to couple sent cockroaches, bloody pig mask
Crime|Europe|World

Berlin Pride attacker recorded pledge of allegiance to IS, prosecutors say

The man believed to be behind a deadly vehicle attack near Berlin's Pride celebration over the weekend left a video on his phone pledging allegiance to militant group

Berlin Pride attacker recorded pledge of allegiance to IS, prosecutors say
Environment|Europe|Science|World

France, Spain make headway against huge blazes as new heatwave looms

Firefighters raced on Tuesday to subdue huge wildfires that have forced unprecedented evacuations of tens of

France, Spain make headway against huge blazes as new heatwave looms
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Mexico to pay Vulcan Materials less than 1% of arbitration claim  

Mexico's government said it will compensate Vulcan Materials less than 1% of the $1.7 billion compensation the U.S. quarrying firm sought in international arbitration

Mexico to pay Vulcan Materials less than 1% of arbitration claim  
Economy|Election|Finance|Health|Political|World

Democratic socialism is poorly understood as Michigan contest looms, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

American leftists aligned with the democratic socialist movement have been defeating moderate Democrats in primary elections this year but large swaths

Democratic socialism is poorly understood as Michigan contest looms, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Three Russian Black Sea terminals restrict grain intake by truck amid shipping risks, sources say

Three major Russian Black Sea grain export terminals have restricted grain deliveries by truck amid rising shipping risks in the Black Sea and increased flows following

Three Russian Black Sea terminals restrict grain intake by truck amid shipping risks, sources say
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

BIS says AI boom risks clouding central banks' inflation signals

The artificial intelligence boom could make it significantly harder for central banks to judge the state of the economy and set interest rates, as the

BIS says AI boom risks clouding central banks' inflation signals
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Oil prices fall 5% to two-week low after several days without US-Iran strikes

Oil prices dropped about 5% on Tuesday to a two-week low, on cautious hopes that the pause in fighting between the United States and Iran will lead to talks to

Oil prices fall 5% to two-week low after several days without US-Iran strikes
Business|Crime|World

Captain, crew members in deadly Guyana ferry accident charged with murder

The captain and two crew members of a passenger ferry in Guyana that capsized were charged with murder on Tuesday, more than a week after the disaster

Captain, crew members in deadly Guyana ferry accident charged with murder
Business|Political|Sports|Technology|World

Minnesota's first-in-the-nation law banning prediction markets is halted in federal court

A federal judge has temporarily blocked Minnesota's law banning prediction markets, which was set to take effect Saturday

Minnesota's first-in-the-nation law banning prediction markets is halted in federal court
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Outlawed political group accused of trying to sabotage elections in Pakistan-administered Kashmir

Officials in Pakistan administered Kashmir are accusing an outlawed political group of trying to sabotage elections for the region’s constitutional assembly

Outlawed political group accused of trying to sabotage elections in Pakistan-administered Kashmir
Health|Political|US|World

Kentucky governor demands that McConnell prove he is fit to serve or resign

Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is calling on Sen. Mitch McConnell to prove he is fit to continue serving in office or resign

Kentucky governor demands that McConnell prove he is fit to serve or resign
Business|Economy|Finance|Sports|World

FIFA plan for Kushner-backed $20 billion operation to run World Cup meets fury from Europe's UEFA

FIFA President Gianni Infantino plans to create a $20 billion company running the World Cup with private investors including the Kushner family

FIFA plan for Kushner-backed $20 billion operation to run World Cup meets fury from Europe's UEFA
Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|World

Longtime AP bureau chief Andy Lippman, who led coverage of the O.J. Simpson trial, dies at 78

Andy Lippman, a former Los Angeles bureau chief for The Associated Press, has died at 78

Longtime AP bureau chief Andy Lippman, who led coverage of the O.J. Simpson trial, dies at 78
Interview|Sports|World

US goalkeeper Matt Freese says he'll never get over his team's loss to Belgium in the World Cup

Goalkeeper Matt Freese admits he's still not over the United States' exit from the 2026 World Cup after losing to Belgium

US goalkeeper Matt Freese says he'll never get over his team's loss to Belgium in the World Cup
Crime|Education|US|World

Virginia university didn't know of student's conviction before campus shooting, report says

Virginia’s Old Dominion University did not ask a student about his criminal history before or after readmitting him

Virginia university didn't know of student's conviction before campus shooting, report says
Arts|Business|Crime|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|US|World

Key points from the first day of testimony in Lindsay Clancy’s triple-murder trial

Key points from the first day of testimony in Lindsay Clancy’s triple-murder trial

Key points from the first day of testimony in Lindsay Clancy’s triple-murder trial
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|US|World

Defendant in Salman Rushdie stabbing declines to testify in terrorism trial

The man on trial in the stabbing of Salman Rushdie has chosen not to testify or call any witnesses in the federal terrorism case

Defendant in Salman Rushdie stabbing declines to testify in terrorism trial
Election|US|World

Trump asks Supreme Court to let him curtail mail voting

Elie Honig joins The Lead.

Trump asks Supreme Court to let him curtail mail voting
Africa|Business|Europe|Political|World

South African army chief visits Moscow, agrees to strengthen military ties

Lieutenant General Lawrence Mbatha, the chief of the South African Army, held talks with Russian counterparts on Tuesday during a visit to Moscow which his hosts said

South African army chief visits Moscow, agrees to strengthen military ties
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Hedge funds on track for another stellar year on AI boom

Global hedge funds are on track for another blockbuster year, as they look to surpass their returns from 2025 after an artificial intelligence boom buoyed

Hedge funds on track for another stellar year on AI boom
Political|US|World

Trump cites 'good' talks on Iran, reiterates threat to hit targets

U.S.

Trump cites 'good' talks on Iran, reiterates threat to hit targets
Africa|Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

US backs Madagascar rare earths project in push to loosen China's supply chain grip

The U.S. is

US backs Madagascar rare earths project in push to loosen China's supply chain grip
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US goods trade deficit shrinks, is still expected to weigh on Q2 GDP growth

The U.S. trade deficit in goods narrowed in June amid a broad decline in imports, but the improvement was probably insufficient to prevent trade from

US goods trade deficit shrinks, is still expected to weigh on Q2 GDP growth
Business|Economy|Finance|Travel|World

Hilton raises annual room revenue growth forecast on World Cup, travel demand

Hilton Worldwide Holdings raised its forecast for full-year room revenue growth on Tuesday betting on growing travel demand, especially among affluent

Hilton raises annual room revenue growth forecast on World Cup, travel demand
Business|Economy|Health|Science|World

GSK raises margin outlook, plots $2.5 billion restructuring to fast-track new drugs

GSK launched a £1.9 billion ($2.52 billion) cost-savings effort on Tuesday to help fund the British drugmaker's expanded late-stage

GSK raises margin outlook, plots $2.5 billion restructuring to fast-track new drugs
Africa|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Germany deports Afghan without criminal record for first time since Taliban takeover

Germany has deported an Afghan national without a criminal record for the first time since the Taliban returned to power, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said on

Germany deports Afghan without criminal record for first time since Taliban takeover
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

Destroyed Aeon mall had just reopened for 'fresh start' a decade on from deadly quake

The Aeon mall destroyed in a post-quake explosion in southern Japan on Tuesday had just reopened last month as a new

Destroyed Aeon mall had just reopened for 'fresh start' a decade on from deadly quake
Crime|Interview|US|World

Man convicted of Idaho student murders wants to take back guilty plea

CNN's Jean Casarez reports for The Lead.

Man convicted of Idaho student murders wants to take back guilty plea
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Japan quake kills at least two after blast at Kumamoto mall, one in building collapse

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit Japan's southern Kumamoto Prefecture on Tuesday, killing at least two people after an

Japan quake kills at least two after blast at Kumamoto mall, one in building collapse
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US consumer confidence eases in July

U.S. consumer confidence ebbed in July and households' perceptions of the labor market remained generally weak, a survey showed on Tuesday.

US consumer confidence eases in July
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Dollar eases as markets await Fed decision

The U.S. dollar slipped but remained near a one-month high on Tuesday, as traders weighed the prospect of a Federal Reserve interest-rate hike this

Dollar eases as markets await Fed decision
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ukrainian prosecutor to weigh criminal case against Belarus' leader Lukashenko

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's office has asked Ukraine's top prosecutor to consider launching criminal proceedings against Belarusian President

Ukrainian prosecutor to weigh criminal case against Belarus' leader Lukashenko
Asia|Crime|Europe|World

UN says human trafficking into Asian scam centres is surging

The U.N. migration agency on Tuesday warned of a dramatic increase in the number of people forced into working in Asian scam compounds, saying people from

UN says human trafficking into Asian scam centres is surging
Africa|Political|World

Thousands protest in eastern Congo over any presidential third term

Thousands of people rallied in the eastern Congolese cities of Goma and Bukavu on Tuesday to protest against proposed constitutional changes that could pave the way for

Thousands protest in eastern Congo over any presidential third term
Economy|Environment|Europe|Science|World

France has seen its first 'fire-cloud'. What is it?

France is grappling with an unprecedented fire season that has led to the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people and dealt a blow to the economy during

France has seen its first 'fire-cloud'. What is it?
Business|Economy|World

UK public inflation expectations ease further in July, survey shows

The British public's expectations for future inflation continued to fall in July, according to a survey from U.S. bank Citi and pollsters YouGov that could help to reduce

UK public inflation expectations ease further in July, survey shows
Environment|Europe|Science|Technology|World

The future of the UK's renowned Lovell radio telescope is in question after a funding cut

Scientists are alarmed by the British government's decision to cut funding for the Lovell radio telescope at Jodrell Bank Observatory

The future of the UK's renowned Lovell radio telescope is in question after a funding cut
Crime|Entertainment|Interview|Sports|World

Olympic Park Bombing survivor, former DEA agent, recalls the moment that created a special bond between the two

Olympic Park Bombing survivor, former DEA agent, recalls the moment that created a special bond between the two

Olympic Park Bombing survivor, former DEA agent, recalls the moment that created a special bond between the two
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

The new Air Force One just got a big update - and price tag

The new Air Force One just got a big update - and price tag

The new Air Force One just got a big update - and price tag
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|World

Friends recall helping save toddler's life after near drowning at lake

Friends recall helping save toddler's life after near drowning at lake

Friends recall helping save toddler's life after near drowning at lake
Business|Economy|Political|World

Americans' confidence in US economy falls as Iran conflict sends gas prices higher

Americans’ confidence in the economy fell this month as gas prices resumed their climb after the U.S. and Iran stepped up their fighting

Americans' confidence in US economy falls as Iran conflict sends gas prices higher
Business|Environment|US|World

‘Extremely dangerous’ tornado rips roofs off homes and knocks out power for thousands in northeast Wisconsin

‘Extremely dangerous’ tornado rips roofs off homes and knocks out power for thousands in northeast Wisconsin

‘Extremely dangerous’ tornado rips roofs off homes and knocks out power for thousands in northeast Wisconsin
Europe|Sports|World

Euro 2020 winning coach Roberto Mancini returns to rescue Italy after third straight World Cup miss

Roberto Mancini has once again been tasked with revitalizing an Italy team in crisis

Euro 2020 winning coach Roberto Mancini returns to rescue Italy after third straight World Cup miss
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Azerbaijan court convicts 9 journalists and activists in a case seen as an attack on media freedom

An Azerbaijan court has convicted nine journalists and founders of a top independent news outlet on financial crime charges and sentenced them to prison

Azerbaijan court convicts 9 journalists and activists in a case seen as an attack on media freedom
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Will tough talk be enough? Fed Chair Warsh faces pressure to combat inflation

The Federal Reserve is expected to keep its key interest rate unchanged when it meets Wednesday, but chair Kevin Warsh is under increasing pressure to hike rates soon, a move that could provoke ire from President Donald Trump, who appointed him

Will tough talk be enough? Fed Chair Warsh faces pressure to combat inflation
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Johnson & Johnson offers up to $5.5 billion to settle baby powder cancer lawsuits

Johnson & Johnson offers up to $5.5 billion to settle baby powder cancer lawsuits

Johnson & Johnson offers up to $5.5 billion to settle baby powder cancer lawsuits
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Thousands of children, sponsors arrested by ICE after tips from US child migrant agency

Aurora's 6-year-old daughter arrived at the U.S. border alone and spent more than half a year in a child migrant shelter while her mother, who was already in the

Thousands of children, sponsors arrested by ICE after tips from US child migrant agency
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Yum CEO faces first big test as Taco Bell outbreak clouds earnings

Yum Brands earnings on Thursday will offer the clearest view yet of whether a growing cyclospora outbreak linked to Taco Bell has hit sales at the

Yum CEO faces first big test as Taco Bell outbreak clouds earnings
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US single-family home prices increase in May, FHFA says

U.S. single-family house prices increased in May and could combine with higher mortgage rates to make home ownership even less affordable for most young people.

US single-family home prices increase in May, FHFA says
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S&P Global profit jumps, strikes datacenterHawk, Agusto deals

S&P Global reported a stronger second-quarter profit on Tuesday, as clients sought its ratings, indices, market intelligence and analytics products amid heightened geopolitical

S&P Global profit jumps, strikes datacenterHawk, Agusto deals
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Italy's League says parliament will have final say on EU defence funds

Italy's League party, a member of the ruling coalition, said on Tuesday that any decision on whether to tap a European Union scheme to

Italy's League says parliament will have final say on EU defence funds
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China's premier travels in Xi's stead for anniversary of 1976 quake

China's No.2 leader, Premier Li Qiang, visited the city of Tangshan on Tuesday for the 50th anniversary of a 1976 earthquake that killed a quarter of a million people - a

China's premier travels in Xi's stead for anniversary of 1976 quake