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Today: July 14, 2026

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Hundreds of firefighters battle wildfire in southern Spain that killed at least 12

Firefighters in Spain are battling one of the country's deadliest wildfires, which has killed at least 12 people

Hundreds of firefighters battle wildfire in southern Spain that killed at least 12
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Democratic congressman says he was detained by the Israeli military and settlers in the West Bank

A congressman says he was detained by Israeli settlers and then the Israeli military as he toured the West Bank

Democratic congressman says he was detained by the Israeli military and settlers in the West Bank
Arts|Europe|Sports|World

Noskova's glimpse of Wimbledon trophies on bathroom break helped her regroup to claim 1st Grand Slam

Linda Noskova is the latest in a long line of Czech women to win Wimbledon

Noskova's glimpse of Wimbledon trophies on bathroom break helped her regroup to claim 1st Grand Slam
Crime|MidEast|World

Israeli settlers attack journalists, including CNN, on the anniversary of deadly West Bank beating

Israeli settlers attack journalists, including CNN, on the anniversary of deadly West Bank beating

Israeli settlers attack journalists, including CNN, on the anniversary of deadly West Bank beating
Crime|Political|Technology|World

New York Times reporters are subpoenaed after Air Force One stories, raising press freedom concerns

The Department of Justice confirms that it's subpoenaed New York Times journalists after they reported on security concerns involving the new, Qatari-gifted Air Force One

New York Times reporters are subpoenaed after Air Force One stories, raising press freedom concerns
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|World

For these children, the earthquakes in Venezuela changed everything

For these children, the earthquakes in Venezuela changed everything

For these children, the earthquakes in Venezuela changed everything
Business|Europe|Technology|Travel|World

Ryanair passenger partially sucked out of window on flight from Greece

A passenger was partially sucked through a dislodged window on a Ryanair Boeing 737 flight shortly after

Ryanair passenger partially sucked out of window on flight from Greece
Health|Political|US|World

Trump revives praise for his health, cognitive test in post about May physical

U.S.

Trump revives praise for his health, cognitive test in post about May physical
Economy|Environment|Science|World

Venezuela quakes have killed 4,333, injured 16,740, National Assembly president says

The death toll from the two earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 has risen to 4,333, National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez told reporters on Saturday,

Venezuela quakes have killed 4,333, injured 16,740, National Assembly president says
Crime|Political|US|World

Judge tosses remnants of Proud Boys seditious conspiracy case after Trump's broad clemency

A federal judge has dismissed the remnants of the government’s landmark case against far-right Proud Boys members who were convicted of seditious conspiracy

Judge tosses remnants of Proud Boys seditious conspiracy case after Trump's broad clemency
Africa|Crime|Education|World

Students abducted in May by Islamic militants in Nigeria are rescued, government says

The Nigerian government has announced the rescue of students abducted by militants in Oyo state in May

Students abducted in May by Islamic militants in Nigeria are rescued, government says
Europe|Sports|World

Germany officials confident Klopp will be next national team coach

Germany’s soccer federation says it has held talks with Jurgen Klopp and both sides are confident he will take over as national team coach after the country’s disappointing exit from the World Cup

Germany officials confident Klopp will be next national team coach
Arts|Celebrity|Europe|Sports|World

Princess Kate watches Wimbledon women's final in Royal Box with Jodie Foster and Olympian Eileen Gu

Kate, the Princess of Wales, returned to Wimbledon for the women’s final between Linda Noskova and Karolina Muchova on Saturday as part of a Royal Box contingent that included tennis greats Martina Navratilova and Billie Jean King

Princess Kate watches Wimbledon women's final in Royal Box with Jodie Foster and Olympian Eileen Gu
Crime|Entertainment|Sports|US|World

A July 4 boat trip, an 18-year-old's death and a family's search for answers in the Deep South

A week ago, 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells took a boat trip with friends to celebrate the Fourth of July on an island off Mississippi’s Gulf Coast

A July 4 boat trip, an 18-year-old's death and a family's search for answers in the Deep South
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

America In Focus: Fed officials divided on US inflation views; US home prices hit all-time high

The Federal Reserve’s rate-setting committee is split over whether inflation is likely to stay elevated or whether it will cool once the Iran war winds down, according to minutes released Wednesday

America In Focus: Fed officials divided on US inflation views; US home prices hit all-time high
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Why everyone loves Erling Haaland, Norway’s giant blonde striker

Why everyone loves Erling Haaland, Norway’s giant blonde striker

Why everyone loves Erling Haaland, Norway’s giant blonde striker
Africa|Sports|World

South Africa World Cup midfielder Jayden Adams dies at the age of 25

South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams has died

South Africa World Cup midfielder Jayden Adams dies at the age of 25
Asia|Business|Europe|Sports|World

Haeran Ryu sets an LPGA major record with a 60 to build a 3-shot lead at the Evian Championship

Haeran Ryu is in the LPGA record book with the lowest round in a major at 60

Haeran Ryu sets an LPGA major record with a 60 to build a 3-shot lead at the Evian Championship
Sports|World

Soccer-South Africa World Cup midfielder Adams dies aged 25

South Africa international midfielder Jayden Adams, who featured in all three of his side's group stage games at the 2026 World Cup, has died, the country's

Soccer-South Africa World Cup midfielder Adams dies aged 25
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian attacks kill 6 and wound 29 as Ukrainian forces target oil tankers

New Russian attacks on Ukraine have killed six people, including a child, and wounded 29

Russian attacks kill 6 and wound 29 as Ukrainian forces target oil tankers
Economy|Political|US|World

US seeks free Hormuz access from Iran as talks focus on strait

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and his Omani counterpart on Saturday discussed arrangements for the safe passage of

US seeks free Hormuz access from Iran as talks focus on strait
Business|Economy|World

Russia eyes mid-July start for commercial logistics hub at Syrian port, officials say

Russia hopes by mid-July to have a commercial logistics hub up and running in one of two berths at the naval base it leases in the Syrian port of Tartous,

Russia eyes mid-July start for commercial logistics hub at Syrian port, officials say
Environment|World

Floods in Bangladesh kill 44, leave over a million stranded

Floods and landslides triggered by days of torrential monsoon rain have killed at least 44 people in southeastern Bangladesh and left over a million stranded as authorities

Floods in Bangladesh kill 44, leave over a million stranded
Crime|Europe|World

UK police arrest man on suspicion of killing former minister Widdecombe

British police said on Saturday that a 28-year-old man has been arrested in South Yorkshire on suspicion of murdering former British government

UK police arrest man on suspicion of killing former minister Widdecombe
Business|Environment|Europe|World

British couple saved from Spanish ravine after deadly wildfire

A British couple visiting Almeria on holiday were found down a ravine, semi-conscious and badly burned, by police who were out searching for survivors of the deadly

British couple saved from Spanish ravine after deadly wildfire
Crime|Travel|World

A boat capsizes in southern Vietnam and kills 15 Indian tourists not far from shore

A boat has capsized in southern Vietnam, killing 15 Indian tourists less than half a kilometer from shore

A boat capsizes in southern Vietnam and kills 15 Indian tourists not far from shore
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Major German carmakers hit by steep China sales plunge as competition heats up

Major German carmakers are experiencing sharp quarterly sales declines in China, the world's biggest auto market

Major German carmakers hit by steep China sales plunge as competition heats up
Environment|Europe|Health|Science|World

Heat and fire generate overlapping problems for much of southern Europe

Heat and fire generate overlapping problems for much of southern Europe

Heat and fire generate overlapping problems for much of southern Europe
Health|Science|World

US citizen tests positive for Ebola in Congo

A US citizen working for a humanitarian organization in Congo has tested positive for the Ebola virus, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said, as the Central African country struggles to contain the swelling outbreak

US citizen tests positive for Ebola in Congo
Education|Environment|Health|World

Teen Venezuela quake survivor mourns her 'young forever' friends

Maria Alejandra Sanz turned away when she heard rescue workers had pulled the lifeless body of one of her best friends from the rubble of a

Teen Venezuela quake survivor mourns her 'young forever' friends
MidEast|Political|World

US Democrat Ro Khanna detained by Israeli settlers during West Bank visit

U.S.

US Democrat Ro Khanna detained by Israeli settlers during West Bank visit
Health|Science|World

US citizen working in DRC tests positive for Ebola

As the number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo surpasses 1,800, an American working for a humanitarian group has tested positive for the virus. The CDC said it is working with the patient's employing organization to help prevent further transmission and identify high-risk contacts.

US citizen working in DRC tests positive for Ebola
Europe|Sports|World

Inside the culture that makes Norway so good at sports

Inside the culture that makes Norway so good at sports

Inside the culture that makes Norway so good at sports
Crime|World

Iran's supreme leader pledges revenge for slain father and predecessor

A written statement from Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei threatened vengeance for the death of his predecessor and father on Saturday, but added that it would

Iran's supreme leader pledges revenge for slain father and predecessor
Business|Europe|Political|World

Moldova's president nominates Vasile Tofan as prime minister

Moldova's pro-European President Maia Sandu has nominated 44-year-old financier Vasile Tofan to be the country's prime minister, Sandu told a press

Moldova's president nominates Vasile Tofan as prime minister
Asia|Environment|World

Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in eastern China's Taizhou after nearly 2 million evacuated

Typhoon Bavi made landfall late on Saturday in the coastal city of Taizhou in eastern China, where nearly 2 million people

Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in eastern China's Taizhou after nearly 2 million evacuated
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

The view from Tehran: Anger and vengeance in the air as Iran buries its longest-serving leader

The view from Tehran: Anger and vengeance in the air as Iran buries its longest-serving leader

The view from Tehran: Anger and vengeance in the air as Iran buries its longest-serving leader
Environment|World

1 dead, hundreds rescued in southeastern Missouri as 1-in-1,000-year rainfall triggers catastrophic flooding

1 dead, hundreds rescued in southeastern Missouri as 1-in-1,000-year rainfall triggers catastrophic flooding

1 dead, hundreds rescued in southeastern Missouri as 1-in-1,000-year rainfall triggers catastrophic flooding
Business|Crime|Europe|World

Businessman who sold land for Kushner resort in Albania suspected of faking the deeds

(This July 11 story has been repeated with no changes to the text.)

Businessman who sold land for Kushner resort in Albania suspected of faking the deeds
Travel|World

Twice-rejected American cruise puts spotlight on rollback of LGBTQ rights, passengers say

Twice-rejected American cruise puts spotlight on rollback of LGBTQ rights, passengers say

Twice-rejected American cruise puts spotlight on rollback of LGBTQ rights, passengers say
Arts|Business|Economy|Sports|Technology|World

Did Cristiano Ronaldo cry? The hotly debated answer cost millions of dollars

Did Cristiano Ronaldo cry? The hotly debated answer cost millions of dollars

Did Cristiano Ronaldo cry? The hotly debated answer cost millions of dollars
Asia|Environment|World

China evacuates over one million as Typhoon Bavi nears

China evacuated more than 1.8 million people on Saturday as Typhoon Bavi churned toward the the major eastern city of

China evacuates over one million as Typhoon Bavi nears
Africa|Health|World

US citizen working in DR Congo tests positive for Ebola

US citizen working in DR Congo tests positive for Ebola

US citizen working in DR Congo tests positive for Ebola
Health|World

US citizen in Congo tests positive for Ebola virus, US CDC says

A U.S. citizen working for a humanitarian organization in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has tested positive for the Bundibugyo Ebola virus, the U.S. CDC said on Friday.

US citizen in Congo tests positive for Ebola virus, US CDC says
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Finance|World

Oregon drops motion to delay Paramount-Warner Bros deal

(This July 10 story has been repeated with no changes to the text.)

Oregon drops motion to delay Paramount-Warner Bros deal
Political|US|World

Trump says missiles aimed at Iran if Tehran targets US president

U.S.

Trump says missiles aimed at Iran if Tehran targets US president
Asia|Political|World

North Korea condemns NATO summit, says denuclearisation should start with US allies

North Korea condemned the United States and its allies on Saturday for what it called strengthening military blocs and accelerating arms buildups after a NATO summit this

North Korea condemns NATO summit, says denuclearisation should start with US allies
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

US, Canada strike deal on tolls to let new bridge open on July 27

A new $4.7-billion bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, which President Donald Trump threatened to block, is set to open

US, Canada strike deal on tolls to let new bridge open on July 27
Crime|US|World

Judge grants Trump admin’s request to dismiss January 6 case against Proud Boys

Judge grants Trump admin’s request to dismiss January 6 case against Proud Boys

Judge grants Trump admin’s request to dismiss January 6 case against Proud Boys
Election|Political|US|World

Graham Platner has formally withdrawn from the Maine Senate race. Here’s what we know about the process to replace him

Graham Platner has formally withdrawn from the Maine Senate race. Here’s what we know about the process to replace him

Graham Platner has formally withdrawn from the Maine Senate race. Here’s what we know about the process to replace him
Political|Sports|World

Soccer-England's Kane confirms golf outing with Trump, praises president's game

England captain Harry Kane has confirmed he once played golf with U.S. President Donald Trump, describing the experience as "surreal" and praising the president's game.

Soccer-England's Kane confirms golf outing with Trump, praises president's game
Business|Entertainment|Sports|World

WNBA regular-season record crowd of 20,996 watches Wings beat Tempo in Montreal

Paige Bueckers scored 34 points and the Dallas Wings beat the expansion Toronto Tempo 108-95 on Friday night in front of a WNBA regular-season record crowd of 20,996 at Bell Centre

WNBA regular-season record crowd of 20,996 watches Wings beat Tempo in Montreal
Crime|Election|Political|US|World

US, Latin American allies urge against casting doubt on Colombia's electoral process

The United States and a group of countries in Latin America said on Friday they had "deep concern" about statements and actions that cast doubt on the

US, Latin American allies urge against casting doubt on Colombia's electoral process
Business|Political|US|World

US acting spy chief announces new round of staff reductions

Acting U.S.

US acting spy chief announces new round of staff reductions
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

New Zealand, India upgrade ties as PM Modi visits Auckland

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon upgraded their nations' diplomatic ties on Saturday, as Modi seeks to bolster New

New Zealand, India upgrade ties as PM Modi visits Auckland
Crime|Environment|Europe|World

Wildfire devastates an expat community in southern Spain, killing at least 12 with 23 missing

A wildfire has devastated a remote community in southern Spain, killing at least 12 people

Wildfire devastates an expat community in southern Spain, killing at least 12 with 23 missing
Science|Technology|World

Japan's space agency conducts first test flight for experimental reusable rocket

Japan has conducted a first test flight for its reusable rocket

Japan's space agency conducts first test flight for experimental reusable rocket
Election|Political|US|World

Trump officials sought ways to sidestep election agency before firings, sources say

The White House spent months looking for ways to bypass a federal election agency and use emergency powers to force changes to voting

Trump officials sought ways to sidestep election agency before firings, sources say
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

US activist investors must disclose clients in filings, SEC says

Activist investors in the U.S. must disclose the identities of their clients in regulatory filings, the Securities and Exchange Commission said in

US activist investors must disclose clients in filings, SEC says
Crime|Election|Political|US|World

Platner formally withdraws from Maine Senate race and Democrats announce process to name new nominee

Graham Platner has submitted his paperwork to formally withdraw from Maine’s U.S. Senate race, officially ending an upstart yet troubled campaign whose dissolution threatens Democrats’ pursuit of chamber control

Platner formally withdraws from Maine Senate race and Democrats announce process to name new nominee
Economy|Political|World

US insists Iran commit to stopping attacks in Hormuz strait, say US officials

The United States is demanding that Iran publicly state it will stop attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and that all lanes in the strait will be

US insists Iran commit to stopping attacks in Hormuz strait, say US officials
Crime|Political|US|World

DOJ says white supremacist charged after threats to US lawmaker, Muslims and transgender people

A self-identified white supremacist in Pennsylvania was indicted by a federal grand jury after he threatened violence against a member of Congress,

DOJ says white supremacist charged after threats to US lawmaker, Muslims and transgender people
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Cuba's power grid fails for second time this week, plunging country into darkness

Cuba's national electrical grid collapsed on Friday in the second nationwide outage this week and the fourth this year

Cuba's power grid fails for second time this week, plunging country into darkness
Business|Crime|Lifestyle|US|World

Charlie Kirk's widow views video she requested of husband's alleged killer

Erika Kirk was allowed on Friday to watch surveillance video, as she had requested, that prosecutors say shows the Utah man accused of killing her husband, right-wing

Charlie Kirk's widow views video she requested of husband's alleged killer
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World

Trump administration rule weakens protections for threatened species

The Trump administration finalized a major change on Friday to how threatened species are considered in agency actions, removing regulatory language aimed at preventing damage to

Trump administration rule weakens protections for threatened species
Economy|Political|World

Malaysians in Johor state go to the polls in test of unity for PM Anwar's coalition

Voters in Malaysia's southern state of Johor will cast their ballots on Saturday in a regional election that could test the unity of Prime Minister

Malaysians in Johor state go to the polls in test of unity for PM Anwar's coalition
Crime|Entertainment|Sports|World

Family of Mississippi teen who died after July 4 trip call for transparency and deeper investigation

The family of a Mississippi 18-year-old who was found dead after a July 4 boat trip with friends to an island off the Gulf Coast called for a deeper investigation and for greater transparency at a news conference Friday with the Rev. Al Sharpton and noted civil rights attorney Ben Crump

Family of Mississippi teen who died after July 4 trip call for transparency and deeper investigation
Americas|Europe|Sports|World

Belgium finally ends Unai Simón’s 650-minute World Cup shutout streak in quarterfinals

Unai Simón's impressive World Cup scoreless streak has ended

Belgium finally ends Unai Simón’s 650-minute World Cup shutout streak in quarterfinals
Business|Europe|Health|Travel|World

Fellow passengers pull back man partly sucked out of broken window on a flight from Greece

A passenger on board a flight from Greece to Germany was partially sucked out of a window when it broke soon after takeoff

Fellow passengers pull back man partly sucked out of broken window on a flight from Greece
Election|World

Trump administration ties states' anti-terrorism grants to election security

The U.S.

Trump administration ties states' anti-terrorism grants to election security
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Occidental's quarterly realized oil prices jump amid Iran war disruption

Shale producer Occidental Petroleum said in a filing on Friday its worldwide average realized oil prices rose 38.4% in the second quarter compared with the previous three months,

Occidental's quarterly realized oil prices jump amid Iran war disruption
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

US issues fresh Iran-related sanctions as conflict flares

The U.S. issued new Iran-related sanctions on Friday targeting a key financier for Iran's new Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei and 13 other

US issues fresh Iran-related sanctions as conflict flares
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|US|World

New York Times countersues US employment agency over DEI lawsuit

The New York Times in a court filing on Friday accused the U.S.

New York Times countersues US employment agency over DEI lawsuit
Crime|Election|Political|World

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner formally withdraws from race

Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner has officially withdrawn from the state's U.S.

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner formally withdraws from race
Environment|Political|Science|World

Trump administration opens endangered species’ habitats to development, reversing 50 years of environmental law

Trump administration opens endangered species’ habitats to development, reversing 50 years of environmental law

Trump administration opens endangered species’ habitats to development, reversing 50 years of environmental law
Business|Finance|Political|World

US demands Iran publicly state that Strait of Hormuz is open and Tehran won't attack ships anymore

The U.S. is demanding that Iran make a public statement saying the Strait of Hormuz is open and that ships crossing the vital corridor won’t be attacked anymore

US demands Iran publicly state that Strait of Hormuz is open and Tehran won't attack ships anymore
Arts|Political|Technology|World

The newest Air Force One is flying, but is it ready to deal with all the threats a president faces?

The newest Air Force One is flying, but is it ready to deal with all the threats a president faces?

The newest Air Force One is flying, but is it ready to deal with all the threats a president faces?
Sports|World

Spain’s late winning goal breaks Belgian hearts to seal World Cup semifinal spot

Spain’s late winning goal breaks Belgian hearts to seal World Cup semifinal spot

Spain’s late winning goal breaks Belgian hearts to seal World Cup semifinal spot
Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|US|World

Nolan Wells’ body was found after a July 4 boat trip. His death has fueled speculation, grief and racial tension

Nolan Wells’ body was found after a July 4 boat trip. His death has fueled speculation, grief and racial tension

Nolan Wells’ body was found after a July 4 boat trip. His death has fueled speculation, grief and racial tension
Americas|Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

Mikel Merino scored in the 88th minute off a rebound yielded by backup Belgium goalkeeper Senne Lammens, and Spain advanced to the World Cup semifinals with a 2-1 victory

Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals
Crime|Sports|US|World

The Latest: US demands Iran guarantee Strait of Hormuz is open and stop attacks, officials say

Senior U.S. officials are demanding that Iran’s leadership publicly state that ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has been fully restored

The Latest: US demands Iran guarantee Strait of Hormuz is open and stop attacks, officials say
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Global oil demand is dropping, but US drivers keep buying more gas

Global oil demand is set to decline this year for the first time since 2020

Global oil demand is dropping, but US drivers keep buying more gas
Africa|Crime|Education|World

Nigeria rescues schoolchildren, teachers abducted in Oyo, presidency says

At least 39 schoolchildren and six teachers kidnapped by gunmen in Nigeria's southwestern Oyo state nearly two months ago have been rescued by security forces, a

Nigeria rescues schoolchildren, teachers abducted in Oyo, presidency says
Business|Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|Political|World

Witnesses to fatal Houston ICE shooting challenge agency's account, lawyer says

Three men who witnessed the killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by a U.S. agent in Houston on Tuesday have challenged

Witnesses to fatal Houston ICE shooting challenge agency's account, lawyer says
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine creates 'long-range' command to step up strikes on Russia

Ukraine is setting up a "long-range impact" command within its armed forces, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, as Kyiv's campaign against Russian energy and

Ukraine creates 'long-range' command to step up strikes on Russia
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump says US agreed to Iran's request to continue talks, but ceasefire is over

President Donald Trump said on Friday that the United States and Iran had agreed to continue talks despite a recent escalation

Trump says US agreed to Iran's request to continue talks, but ceasefire is over
Americas|Crime|World

Family demands answers in death of young Black man in Mississippi

A mother on Friday pleaded for anyone to come forward with information about what happened to her son, a

Family demands answers in death of young Black man in Mississippi
World

US pain at the pump worsens after more US-Iran fighting lifts oil prices

U.S. drivers have seen gasoline prices climb again after weeks of steady declines, as renewed fighting between the U.S. and Iran lifted crude oil prices to

US pain at the pump worsens after more US-Iran fighting lifts oil prices
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

US court pauses union lawsuit against Trump consumer watchdog

A federal judge on Friday paused a union lawsuit seeking to block the Trump administration from shutting down the top U.S. watchdog for consumer financial protection,

US court pauses union lawsuit against Trump consumer watchdog
Business|Economy|Environment|Travel|World

FAA extends flight cuts at Chicago O'Hare for another year

The U.S.

FAA extends flight cuts at Chicago O'Hare for another year
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Bipartisan senators announce agreement with Trump administration on Russia sanctions

Bipartisan senators announce agreement with Trump administration on Russia sanctions

Bipartisan senators announce agreement with Trump administration on Russia sanctions
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

US stocks rise as Wall Street shows it's still hungry for AI winners

U.S. stocks ticked higher after Wall Street showed its appetite is still big for winners of the artificial-intelligence boom

US stocks rise as Wall Street shows it's still hungry for AI winners
Arts|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|Travel|World

Baptisms, heat, MAHA: A look back at 16 days of Trump’s Great American State Fair

Baptisms, heat, MAHA: A look back at 16 days of Trump’s Great American State Fair

Baptisms, heat, MAHA: A look back at 16 days of Trump’s Great American State Fair
Celebrity|World

King Charles hosted Harry and Meghan for a private family gathering in Gloucestershire

King Charles hosted Harry and Meghan for a private family gathering in Gloucestershire

King Charles hosted Harry and Meghan for a private family gathering in Gloucestershire
Crime|US|World

DHS was granted $20M for body cameras. ICE agents in fatal Houston shooting had none

Homeland Security has not fulfilled its promise to equip all officers with body cameras, despite receiving significant funding

DHS was granted $20M for body cameras. ICE agents in fatal Houston shooting had none
Crime|Political|US|World

Detainees tell their lawyer an ICE officer shot a Houston driver through a passenger window

Three men who survived a fatal shooting involving federal immigration officers in Houston say no officer was threatened

Detainees tell their lawyer an ICE officer shot a Houston driver through a passenger window
Crime|Political|US|World

The White House is upgrading its front door to fortify the entrance

The White House is upgrading its front door to fortify the entrance

The White House is upgrading its front door to fortify the entrance
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Political|US|World

Detroit-Canada bridge to open by late July after delay due to issues between countries, sources say

A completed bridge linking Detroit and Canada is expected to open by the end of the month after a dispute delayed its debut

Detroit-Canada bridge to open by late July after delay due to issues between countries, sources say
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Rory McIlroy part of 3-way tie for the lead at Scottish Open as Scheffler misses the cut

Rory McIlroy is in prime position to add another Scottish Open title

Rory McIlroy part of 3-way tie for the lead at Scottish Open as Scheffler misses the cut
Crime|Political|World

Israel shared intel on Iranian hardliners’ desire to target Trump, sources say, as Netanyahu looks to influence course of war

Israel shared intel on Iranian hardliners’ desire to target Trump, sources say, as Netanyahu looks to influence course of war

Israel shared intel on Iranian hardliners’ desire to target Trump, sources say, as Netanyahu looks to influence course of war
Celebrity|Europe|World

Charles hosted Prince Harry and family for first time in years as they try to repair a family rift

King Charles III has hosted Prince Harry and met with his family for the first time in years

Charles hosted Prince Harry and family for first time in years as they try to repair a family rift
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

European shares snap four-week winning streak on tech selloff, US-Iran war

European shares ended a four-week winning streak on Friday, buffeted by an unwind in tech stocks and resurgent tensions in the Middle East

European shares snap four-week winning streak on tech selloff, US-Iran war
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

US makes it easier to export Nvidia AI chips and military equipment to the UAE

The U.S. loosened export controls on the United Arab Emirates on Friday, making it easier to export Nvidia AI chips, military equipment, commercial satellites and

US makes it easier to export Nvidia AI chips and military equipment to the UAE
Business|Economy|World

Oil prices settle lower on hopes for smoother shipping in Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices settled lower on Friday after the latest round of U.S.-Iran fighting as traders grew hopeful that shipping would eventually resume in the Strait

Oil prices settle lower on hopes for smoother shipping in Strait of Hormuz
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Wall Street climbs, oil slides as investors bet on AI growth over Middle East tensions

Stocks climbed and oil prices slipped somewhat as investors retained AI-related enthusiasm and shrugged off the ongoing dispute between the U.S. and

Wall Street climbs, oil slides as investors bet on AI growth over Middle East tensions
Crime|Environment|Europe|World

Spanish wildfire victims burned in cars as roads turned into death traps

As a wildfire tore across the mountains towards them, panicked residents in rural Andalusian villages around Los Gallardos in southern Spain faced an

Spanish wildfire victims burned in cars as roads turned into death traps
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Wall Street ends higher as investors turn to earnings season

The S&P 500 rose to end just short of a record high on Friday, as a blockbuster Nasdaq debut of South Korea's SK Hynix fueled optimism about

Wall Street ends higher as investors turn to earnings season
Economy|Europe|Political|World

China can help end Ukraine war by pressuring Russia, U.S. Senator Graham says

China could play a decisive role in pressuring Russia towards peace talks, helping end its war in Ukraine, U.S.

China can help end Ukraine war by pressuring Russia, U.S. Senator Graham says
Sports|World

Scottie Scheffler misses the cut for the first time in 4 years

Scottie Scheffler has his first weekend off in nearly four years

Scottie Scheffler misses the cut for the first time in 4 years
Entertainment|Sports|World

Unbeaten Spain’s hunt for the World Cup runs into a suddenly dangerous Belgium

Unbeaten Spain’s hunt for the World Cup runs into a suddenly dangerous Belgium

Unbeaten Spain’s hunt for the World Cup runs into a suddenly dangerous Belgium
Crime|Political|World

Israel shared intelligence with US of Iranian plot to assassinate Trump, sources say

Israel shared intelligence with US of Iranian plot to assassinate Trump, sources say

Israel shared intelligence with US of Iranian plot to assassinate Trump, sources say
Environment|Health|Science|World

Victims of Spanish wildfires killed while trying to escape along river bed ‘trap’

Victims of Spanish wildfires killed while trying to escape along river bed ‘trap’

Victims of Spanish wildfires killed while trying to escape along river bed ‘trap’
Crime|US|World

Federal task force designed to make Memphis safer faces scrutiny after two deadly shootings by law enforcement in one week

Federal task force designed to make Memphis safer faces scrutiny after two deadly shootings by law enforcement in one week

Federal task force designed to make Memphis safer faces scrutiny after two deadly shootings by law enforcement in one week
Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|Technology|World

Shein finally wins China's approval for Hong Kong IPO, in third attempt to go public

Fast-fashion retailer Shein won approval for its long-awaited Hong Kong IPO on Friday, a notice posted on the China Securities

Shein finally wins China's approval for Hong Kong IPO, in third attempt to go public
Asia|Environment|World

Northern China braces for heavy rains as Bavi nears

Localities across northern China are bracing for heavy rains, shutting parks and lowering water levels in reservoirs, as the powerful Typhoon Bavi continued to send

Northern China braces for heavy rains as Bavi nears
Election|Science|Technology|World

Meta AI image detector fails to identify some of its own cropped AI images, Reuters analysis finds

A new AI detection tool from Meta, which the tech company previewed this week alongside the launch of its image-generation model, Muse Image, failed

Meta AI image detector fails to identify some of its own cropped AI images, Reuters analysis finds
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Man arrested on suspicion of murdering former UK minister Ann Widdecombe

British police arrested a man on Friday on suspicion of murdering Ann Widdecombe, after the 78-year-old former government minister and

Man arrested on suspicion of murdering former UK minister Ann Widdecombe
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

US senators say agreement reached with Trump on Russia sanctions bill

Four U.S. senators said on Friday that they had reached agreement with the Trump administration to move forward with updated

US senators say agreement reached with Trump on Russia sanctions bill
Europe|Sports|World

Belgian rider Merlier wins stage 7 as Tour favorite Pogacar keeps the yellow jersey

Belgian rider Tim Merlier won the seventh stage of the Tour de France in a sprint finish while race favorite Tadej Pogacar kept the leader’s yellow jersey

Belgian rider Merlier wins stage 7 as Tour favorite Pogacar keeps the yellow jersey
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Maine detective honored by South Korean consulate for solving 11-year-old cold case

Maine detective honored by South Korean consulate for solving 11-year-old cold case

Maine detective honored by South Korean consulate for solving 11-year-old cold case
Political|US|World

Iran has asked to continue talks and the US agreed, Trump says

President Donald Trump on Friday said the United States had agreed to talks with Iran after Tehran asked to continue negotiations, while stressing that the June ceasefire between

Iran has asked to continue talks and the US agreed, Trump says
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Shein's secretive founder Sky Xu faces biggest public test with Hong Kong IPO

Shein's high-profile stock market listing may force its secretive founder and CEO, Sky Xu, to finally come out of the shadows

Shein's secretive founder Sky Xu faces biggest public test with Hong Kong IPO
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Namibia secures China deals on infrastructure, mining and energy with state visit

China on Friday said it would step up cooperation with Namibia in the Southern African state's energy, farming, infrastructure, and minerals sectors during

Namibia secures China deals on infrastructure, mining and energy with state visit
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Yen climbs as Japan considers nudging pension funds into domestic assets

The yen strengthened on Friday and was poised for its biggest daily percentage gain in more than a week after Japan said it plans to encourage

Yen climbs as Japan considers nudging pension funds into domestic assets
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Trump's promise on Patriots will take time, leaving Ukraine facing tough choices

A pledge by President Donald Trump to allow Kyiv to produce U.S.

Trump's promise on Patriots will take time, leaving Ukraine facing tough choices
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Baker Hughes wins conditional EU nod for $13.6 billion Chart deal

U.S. oilfield services ‌firm Baker Hughes BKR.O secured EU antitrust approval on Friday for its $13.6 billion acquisition of Chart Industries GTLS.N after

Baker Hughes wins conditional EU nod for $13.6 billion Chart deal
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

A 300-year-old bonfire tradition in Northern Ireland has turned its flames on Muslims

A 300-year-old bonfire tradition in Northern Ireland has turned its flames on Muslims

A 300-year-old bonfire tradition in Northern Ireland has turned its flames on Muslims
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology|World

German automakers hit by sharp China sales drop in second quarter

German carmakers' sales collapsed further in China during the second quarter, as a protracted slowdown in the world's biggest auto market cranked up the

German automakers hit by sharp China sales drop in second quarter
Business|Technology|World

Turkey says it hopes to achieve result on lifting U.S. sanctions soon

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Friday that Turkey hopes to achieve a result on lifting U.S. sanctions and its desire to purchase F-35 fighter jets soon, adding there

Turkey says it hopes to achieve result on lifting U.S. sanctions soon
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Carmakers broadly win first round in UK lawsuits over diesel emissions

Some of the world's biggest carmakers largely won the first stage of a major legal battle on Friday over claims that their diesel vehicles were fitted with

Carmakers broadly win first round in UK lawsuits over diesel emissions
Business|Crime|Health|Technology|World

Shopify tells users to remove vapes from online stores

Shopify has told customers using its web-hosting services to remove vape products from their online stores, according to a notice seen by Reuters and

Shopify tells users to remove vapes from online stores
Crime|Europe|World

Ukraine wants joint investigation in Monaco bomb case, top prosecutor says

Ukraine's Prosecutor General said he held consultations with his Monaco counterpart on Friday as authorities are looking into a high-profile bombing targeting a Ukrainian-

Ukraine wants joint investigation in Monaco bomb case, top prosecutor says
Election|Political|US|World

Donald Trump ousts election commission members in latest push to reshape US voting process

President Donald Trump has ousted members of a bipartisan federal election commission charged with assisting state and local elections officials

Donald Trump ousts election commission members in latest push to reshape US voting process
Crime|Health|Lifestyle|Travel|World

California woman shot during attempted carjacking in Mexico

California woman shot during attempted carjacking in Mexico

California woman shot during attempted carjacking in Mexico
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Trump will let bipartisan housing bill become law without signing in protest over GOP voter ID law

President Donald Trump has chosen not to sign a sweeping housing affordability bill on Friday, in protest of Congress not approving a strict voter ID bill that does not have enough support to pass

Trump will let bipartisan housing bill become law without signing in protest over GOP voter ID law
Technology|Travel|World

Passenger sucked out of airplane ‘to his shoulders’ after window breaks

Passenger sucked out of airplane ‘to his shoulders’ after window breaks

Passenger sucked out of airplane ‘to his shoulders’ after window breaks
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Pentagon says suspension lifted for South Carolina helicopter pilots following July 4 beach event

Eight South Carolina National Guard helicopter pilots have returned to flying duties after a suspension that followed a low flight over the state's beaches during a July 4 event

Pentagon says suspension lifted for South Carolina helicopter pilots following July 4 beach event
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Skoda Auto says it is not directly impacted by VW overhaul plans

Skoda Auto, the Czech unit of Volkswagen, does not expect any direct impact from the parent company's overhaul plan to cut capacity and model lines, the company said on

Skoda Auto says it is not directly impacted by VW overhaul plans
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Countries must reject Iran efforts to control Hormuz, UN agency document says

Countries should reject efforts by Iran to impose sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran's "unilateral decision" to create a body to control

Countries must reject Iran efforts to control Hormuz, UN agency document says
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Ukraine unveils new 2,000 hryvnia bill as war drives demand for cash

Ukraine's central bank announced plans on Friday to release a new 2,000-hryvnia bill, which will be its largest denomination, in a bid to ease cash

Ukraine unveils new 2,000 hryvnia bill as war drives demand for cash
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Shein could aim for September or October IPO in Hong Kong, source says

Fast-fashion retailer Shein is likely to aim for its Hong Kong initial public offering in September or October, said a source familiar with the situation, after the company won

Shein could aim for September or October IPO in Hong Kong, source says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Wall St opens steady ahead of SK Hynix listing; Middle East in focus

Wall Street indexes steadied at open on Friday, as investors awaited the highly anticipated Nasdaq debut of South Korean chip bellwether SK Hynix, while the latest escalations in

Wall St opens steady ahead of SK Hynix listing; Middle East in focus
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Georgian opposition politician sentenced to 13 years on terrorism charge

A Georgian opposition politician was sentenced to 13 years in prison on Friday after being convicted on a terrorism charge for attempting to set fire to a court building

Georgian opposition politician sentenced to 13 years on terrorism charge
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|World

Hungary's government submits bill to set up anti-corruption office

Hungary's government submitted a bill to parliament on Friday to create an anti-corruption office, fulfilling a pledge by Prime Minister Peter Magyar for an independent

Hungary's government submits bill to set up anti-corruption office
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump says he will not sign 'big yawn' bipartisan housing bill

U.S.

Trump says he will not sign 'big yawn' bipartisan housing bill
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Qatari delegation is in Iran, aims to boost mediation role, Tasnim news agency says

A Qatari delegation visited Iran on Friday in what is believed to be an effort by Doha to consolidate its role as a mediator after a recent escalation in hostilities in the Gulf,

Qatari delegation is in Iran, aims to boost mediation role, Tasnim news agency says
Crime|Europe|Political|World

UK loses case over asylum seeker rejections linked to migrant deal with France

Britain acted unlawfully by removing asylum seekers' right to challenge decisions rejecting their claim to be a victim of trafficking, London's High Court ruled on Friday.

UK loses case over asylum seeker rejections linked to migrant deal with France
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Spain's High Court widens graft inquiry to include PM's close ally

Spain's High Court placed Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's former chief of staff and postmaster general under investigation on Friday as part of a wide-ranging corruption

Spain's High Court widens graft inquiry to include PM's close ally
Business|Economy|Health|Political|World

How the absence of Iran's new supreme leader is becoming a liability for the Islamic Republic

By Parisa Hafezi and Angus McDowall DUBAI, July 10 - The whereabouts of Mojtaba Khamenei have been a mystery to Iranians and the rest of the world alike since his appointment as supreme leader a week

How the absence of Iran's new supreme leader is becoming a liability for the Islamic Republic
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

South Korea, Taiwan lead $46 billion emerging market equity exodus in June

A sharp retreat from tech-heavy equities in South Korea and Taiwan fuelled net emerging market stock outflows of $46.1 billion from foreign investor

South Korea, Taiwan lead $46 billion emerging market equity exodus in June
Political|Science|Technology|World

A US license could let Ukraine produce Patriot missiles, but it won’t be simple or quick

U.S. President Donald Trump’s pledge to give Ukraine a license to produce Patriot air-defense systems could mark a major breakthrough for Kyiv

A US license could let Ukraine produce Patriot missiles, but it won’t be simple or quick
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump says he won’t sign housing bill that’s set to become law at midnight

Trump says he won’t sign housing bill that’s set to become law at midnight

Trump says he won’t sign housing bill that’s set to become law at midnight
Environment|Europe|World

Twelve people killed as firefighters battle ‘the most devastating fire to date’ in Spain

At least 12 people have died as massive wildfires sweep through Andalusia’s Costa de Almería, forcing evacuations and drawing hundreds of emergency workers into a desperate battle against the flames.

Twelve people killed as firefighters battle ‘the most devastating fire to date’ in Spain
Crime|Education|Lifestyle|World

Many US Jewish adults have experienced assault or harassment over the past year, AP-NORC poll finds

A new AP-NORC poll finds that many Jewish Americans feel unsafe in the United States, with a majority saying they feel less safe than they did before Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel

Many US Jewish adults have experienced assault or harassment over the past year, AP-NORC poll finds
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

NATO leaders came to Turkey to discuss security. Erdogan gave them each an engraved revolver

Western leaders came to Turkey to discuss security in an increasingly perilous world

NATO leaders came to Turkey to discuss security. Erdogan gave them each an engraved revolver
Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World

In any language: English speakers are tuning into World Cup broadcasts in Spanish

Ashleigh Hallam teaches English at her local library in Indiana

In any language: English speakers are tuning into World Cup broadcasts in Spanish
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Facebook and Instagram’s ‘addictive design’ may violate European law, EU Commission finds

Facebook and Instagram’s ‘addictive design’ may violate European law, EU Commission finds

Facebook and Instagram’s ‘addictive design’ may violate European law, EU Commission finds
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Wall Street banks rule on staff betting on prediction markets, sources say

Wall Street banks have added rules on prediction-market betting to their employee codes of conduct, with some barring employees from bets on contracts linked to financial markets

Wall Street banks rule on staff betting on prediction markets, sources say
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Investors to grapple with packed week of earnings, CPI, Iran headlines

An eventful coming week of economic data, corporate earnings reports and Middle East developments will test a resilient U.S. stock market that has

Investors to grapple with packed week of earnings, CPI, Iran headlines
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Philippine Air to order 15 Boeing 787-10 and nine Airbus A350-1000

Philippine Airlines (PAL) is poised to order 15 Boeing 787-10 aircraft and nine Airbus A350-1000 jets, marking its first Boeing purchase

Philippine Air to order 15 Boeing 787-10 and nine Airbus A350-1000
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Greece arrests two over deadly 2010 protest fire-bombing

Greek police said they had arrested two people over a 2010 arson attack that killed three workers trapped inside a bank building in Athens during a massive general strike

Greece arrests two over deadly 2010 protest fire-bombing
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Global equity fund inflows surge to three-week high on AI optimism

Global equity funds attracted their largest weekly inflow in three weeks in the week to July 8, as strong demand for AI-linked technology products and cooling expectations for

Global equity fund inflows surge to three-week high on AI optimism
Crime|Environment|Europe|Health|World

Twelve killed, 23 missing in one of Spain's deadliest wildfires

At least 12 people died attempting to flee a wildfire in southern Spain and 23 were missing, officials said

Twelve killed, 23 missing in one of Spain's deadliest wildfires
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Canada's economy posts modest job gains in June, unemployment rate dips

Canada's economy added a net of 18,200 jobs in June and the unemployment rate edged down to 6.5%, data showed on Friday, slightly beating estimates and

Canada's economy posts modest job gains in June, unemployment rate dips
Education|Opinion|Political|Travel|World

As the country turns 250, retired judges hit the road to defend judicial independence

A group of retired federal and state judges has been barnstorming through Ohio and Pennsylvania on the nation's 250th anniversary to defend judicial independence and bolster the rule of law

As the country turns 250, retired judges hit the road to defend judicial independence
Science|Technology|World

Elon Musk’s plans refer to an idea conceived in the 1960s. What is the Kardashev scale?

Elon Musk’s plans refer to an idea conceived in the 1960s. What is the Kardashev scale?

Elon Musk’s plans refer to an idea conceived in the 1960s. What is the Kardashev scale?
Opinion|Sports|Technology|World

Soccer-Mission creep: FIFA's embrace of technology backfires in controversy-riven World Cup

If FIFA President Gianni Infantino imagined his embrace of technology might finally put an end to disputes over refereeing decisions, the World Cup would

Soccer-Mission creep: FIFA's embrace of technology backfires in controversy-riven World Cup
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel|World

As Europe bakes, Eurostar orders trains that can cope with 55C heat

As Europe bakes, Eurostar orders trains that can cope with 55C heat

As Europe bakes, Eurostar orders trains that can cope with 55C heat
Economy|Environment|World

IEA cuts Russian oil output forecasts on Ukrainian attacks

Russian oil output will decline by about 3% to 8.9 million barrels per day this year because of Ukrainian drone attacks on energy infrastructure, the International Energy

IEA cuts Russian oil output forecasts on Ukrainian attacks
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

BOJ may raise growth forecast, maintain vigilance to inflation risk, sources say

The Bank of Japan may revise up its economic growth forecast for fiscal 2026 and keep its focus on the risk of an inflation overshoot as

BOJ may raise growth forecast, maintain vigilance to inflation risk, sources say
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Italy industrial output ends three-month positive streak with May fall

Italian industrial output fell by more than expected in May, with a 0.3% month-on-month drop, official data showed on Friday, in a renewed sign of weakness for manufacturing

Italy industrial output ends three-month positive streak with May fall
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Japan's pension pivot puts Abe-era outpouring of capital in reverse

Japan is calling its capital home, a move investors say will ripple across markets, could finally lift the yen and send money into the

Japan's pension pivot puts Abe-era outpouring of capital in reverse
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|World

Volkswagen deliveries suffer biggest drop since 2022 on China slump

Volkswagen reported an 8.6% fall in global vehicle deliveries in the second quarter on Friday, the steepest quarterly decline in four years, as a sharp downturn in

Volkswagen deliveries suffer biggest drop since 2022 on China slump
Business|Political|World

Xi urges China, North Korea to keep 'strategic resolve' amid global turmoil

Chinese President Xi Jinping urged China and North Korea to maintain "strategic resolve" amid a turbulent global environment and speed up implementation of

Xi urges China, North Korea to keep 'strategic resolve' amid global turmoil
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|World

Volkswagen sales plunge as German automaker lays out plan to slash number of brands

Volkswagen has reported weak sales numbers, with a significant drop in China

Volkswagen sales plunge as German automaker lays out plan to slash number of brands
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

SoftBank, PayPay in talks to invest in Seven & i, Bloomberg reports

SoftBank Corp and mobile payments operator PayPay are in talks to invest in retail giant Seven & i Holdings, Bloomberg News reported on Friday.

SoftBank, PayPay in talks to invest in Seven & i, Bloomberg reports
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Andy Burnham poised to become Britain's next PM after most Labour lawmakers support him

Andy Burnham is on the brink of becoming Britain's next prime minister after an overwhelming show of support from Labour lawmakers left him all but certain to replace Keir

Andy Burnham poised to become Britain's next PM after most Labour lawmakers support him
Africa|Economy|Environment|Health|MidEast|Political|Science|World

Sudan's cholera outbreak may get worse due to conflict and rains, WHO warns

A cholera outbreak in Sudan could get worse as war, displacement and the onset of the rainy season threaten to exacerbate a humanitarian crisis in the

Sudan's cholera outbreak may get worse due to conflict and rains, WHO warns
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Lather, rinse, retaliate

From the Editor Hello Morning Bid readers!

Lather, rinse, retaliate
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Kremlin says Russia is in touch with Turkey on fate of Russian S-400 missiles

The Kremlin said on Friday that Russia was in touch with Turkey about the fate of Russian S-400 missile systems which Ankara owns after a news outlet reported that Turkey

Kremlin says Russia is in touch with Turkey on fate of Russian S-400 missiles
Business|Health|Technology|World

EU tells Instagram, Facebook to change addictive features or risk fines

The EU charged Meta Platforms' Instagram and Facebook on Friday with breaching its tech rules, with regulators targeting features they say are designed to

EU tells Instagram, Facebook to change addictive features or risk fines
Business|Crime|World

Thai court to consider damages sought by crew of ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz

Thailand's Labour Court on Friday accepted a petition from three Thai sailors seeking damages after a deadly attack on their cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz in March,

Thai court to consider damages sought by crew of ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz
Environment|Health|Science|World

Congo Ebola outbreak still spreading largely undetected, WHO official says

Four out of every five new Ebola cases in parts of Democratic Republic of Congo have no known link to existing patients, a senior World Health

Congo Ebola outbreak still spreading largely undetected, WHO official says
Europe|Political|World

Rutte, Zelenskiy to attend Ukraine 'Coalition of the Willing' meeting, Elysee says

NATO chief Mark Rutte and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will join Monday's "Coalition of the Willing" meeting in Paris to support Ukraine, the French presidency

Rutte, Zelenskiy to attend Ukraine 'Coalition of the Willing' meeting, Elysee says
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

UK to regulate cloud service providers Microsoft, Google and others to protect financial stability

Britain has designated cloud service providers Microsoft, Google, Amazon and Oracle as critical third-party suppliers to its financial sector, bringing them under direct

UK to regulate cloud service providers Microsoft, Google and others to protect financial stability
Arts|Travel|World

Dead-of-night operation brings famed Bayeux Tapestry back to Britain after nearly 1,000 years

Dead-of-night operation brings famed Bayeux Tapestry back to Britain after nearly 1,000 years

Dead-of-night operation brings famed Bayeux Tapestry back to Britain after nearly 1,000 years
Europe|Health|Technology|World

EU demands Facebook and Instagram dismantle design features it calls addictive for users

The European Union is accusing Meta of breaching social media laws by designing Facebook and Instagram to be addictive

EU demands Facebook and Instagram dismantle design features it calls addictive for users
Business|Economy|World

Quills and conflict: How protection in the Strait of Hormuz is bought and sold

Quills and conflict: How protection in the Strait of Hormuz is bought and sold

Quills and conflict: How protection in the Strait of Hormuz is bought and sold
Interview|MidEast|World

Netanyahu warns Trump: Turkey is 'not exactly a model ally'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told CNN's Dana Bash that despite President Donald Trump's friendship with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his newfound willingness to sell them advanced F-35 fighter jets, the country is not a 'friendly state to the United States.'

Netanyahu warns Trump: Turkey is 'not exactly a model ally'
Crime|Health|Political|World

Child’s rape and murder in India sparks mob and police killings

Child’s rape and murder in India sparks mob and police killings

Child’s rape and murder in India sparks mob and police killings
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Europe|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

One million women lose aid access due to funding cuts, UN Women says

At least one million women and girls have lost access to life-saving support within the last year due to global donor aid cuts, a new United Nations

One million women lose aid access due to funding cuts, UN Women says
Business|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Three arrested over firebombings of homes linked to Greek ruling party

Greece’s counter-terrorism police arrested three people on Friday over a string of firebombings at homes of people linked with the governing party which killed a woman last

Three arrested over firebombings of homes linked to Greek ruling party
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Audi half-year deliveries fall on China competition, US tariffs

Audi, German carmaker Volkswagen's premium brand, reported on Friday a 7% year-on-year fall in global deliveries during the first half of the year, as competition in China and U.S.

Audi half-year deliveries fall on China competition, US tariffs
Business|Science|Technology|World

China successfully tests sea-based rocket booster recovery system

China on Friday successfully tested an experimental rocket retrieval system using a net attached to a sea platform, state media reported, in the hope of breaking U.S.

China successfully tests sea-based rocket booster recovery system
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Chips, banks and volatility

The results season is kicking off with the world's largest chipmaker and key U.S. banks reporting, while data out of the U.S. and China will give a fresh perspective on the state

Chips, banks and volatility
Health|Science|World

Philippines reports bird flu outbreak among backyard birds, WOAH says

The Philippines has reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu among backyard birds in its Oriental Mindoro province, the World Organisation for Animal Health (

Philippines reports bird flu outbreak among backyard birds, WOAH says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

SK Hynix's US listing sparks rush of single-stock ETF filings

At least 10 fund managers, including major issuers Direxion and ProShares, have filed registrations to list single-stock exchange-traded funds

SK Hynix's US listing sparks rush of single-stock ETF filings
Asia|Business|Environment|Travel|World

Japan's southwestern islands on high alert as powerful Typhoon Bavi approaches

A large and powerful typhoon approached a remote chain of islands in Japan's southwest on Friday, prompting authorities to

Japan's southwestern islands on high alert as powerful Typhoon Bavi approaches
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Japan's GPIF holds about $931 billion in foreign assets

Japan is steering its Government Pension Investment Fund, the world's biggest pension fund, to boost investment in domestic assets, Finance

Japan's GPIF holds about $931 billion in foreign assets
Business|Economy|Environment|World

A decade after historic ruling, Philippine fishermen say driven away from disputed shoal by China

The Philippines may have won a landmark victory against China's claims in the South China Sea 10 years ago, but today local

A decade after historic ruling, Philippine fishermen say driven away from disputed shoal by China
Africa|Political|World

Senegal's top court calls parliament-backed reform 'unconstitutional'

Senegal's top court has struck down changes to the country's constitution that would have altered the balance of power in government, ruling against an amendment adopted by

Senegal's top court calls parliament-backed reform 'unconstitutional'
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

French tycoon Niel becomes Vodafone's top shareholder in $6 billion deal

PARIS/DUBAI - French billionaire Xavier Niel is set to become Vodafone Group's largest shareholder, after UAE telecoms group e&

French tycoon Niel becomes Vodafone's top shareholder in $6 billion deal
Asia|Crime|Economy|Health|Political|World

Sri Lanka moves to address prison overcrowding after riot kills 28

Sri Lanka's efforts to reduce prison overcrowding by reopening a colonial jail and recruiting more staff after a deadly riot left 28 people dead need 

Sri Lanka moves to address prison overcrowding after riot kills 28
Business|Economy|World

BMW deliveries slide in Q2, as sales in China drop nearly a third

BMW reported a 4.9% decline in global vehicle deliveries in the second quarter on Friday, hit by a sharp drop in sales in China.

BMW deliveries slide in Q2, as sales in China drop nearly a third
Science|Technology|World

China takes a page from SpaceX and recaptures the first stage of a rocket to reuse it

China has successfully recaptured the first stage of a rocket after a launch, marking a breakthrough for its space program

China takes a page from SpaceX and recaptures the first stage of a rocket to reuse it
Health|US|World

McConnell was loaded into ambulance on a stretcher, according to eyewitness and new video

McConnell was loaded into ambulance on a stretcher, according to eyewitness and new video

McConnell was loaded into ambulance on a stretcher, according to eyewitness and new video
Arts|Europe|Travel|World

The Bayeux Tapestry is at the British Museum after a secret journey from France

The Bayeux Tapestry has returned to England for the first time in nearly 1,000 years

The Bayeux Tapestry is at the British Museum after a secret journey from France
Business|Economy|Finance|World

EU regulators hit US wall in quest for private credit data

European financial supervisors seeking a clearer picture of banks' exposure to private credit markets are running into resistance from the U.S.

EU regulators hit US wall in quest for private credit data
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

ECB is back to square one as US-Iran war resumes

The European Central Bank is back to square one in its fight against high inflation in the euro zone after new hostilities between the U.S. and Iran caused energy prices to rise

ECB is back to square one as US-Iran war resumes
Business|Economy|Europe|World

French inflation rises 2.0% in June

Consumer prices in France rose 2.0% year-on-year in June on an EU-harmonised basis, statistics office INSEE said on Friday, confirming a preliminary reading published earlier this

French inflation rises 2.0% in June
Crime|Europe|World

What is Islamic State, the group linked to this week's Damascus bombs?

Preliminary investigations into the cell behind Tuesday's bombings in Damascus, near a hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron spent the night,

What is Islamic State, the group linked to this week's Damascus bombs?
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Replica of mosque set alight on Northern Ireland bonfire

A replica of a mosque was set alight on a bonfire in a pro-British town near Belfast on Thursday night before police had a chance to remove what they

Replica of mosque set alight on Northern Ireland bonfire
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Bangladesh's Hasina plans December return with party colleagues to surrender

By Krishna N.

Bangladesh's Hasina plans December return with party colleagues to surrender
Crime|Europe|Technology|World

Russia evades Ukraine electrical substation defences with small, unjammable drones

Russia has been using small drones flown via fibre-optic cables to bypass Ukrainian defences and damage high-voltage electricity substations in the frontline

Russia evades Ukraine electrical substation defences with small, unjammable drones
Economy|Education|Environment|World

UNESCO urges wider use of debt-for-education swaps

UNESCO has urged governments and international lenders to expand debt-for-education swaps to help tackle a worsening education financing crisis, warning that

UNESCO urges wider use of debt-for-education swaps
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European shares muted on AI valuation concerns; Middle East tensions linger

European shares were muted on Friday as broader gains were largely offset by declines in technology stocks while investors assessed renewed Middle East tensions that put the

European shares muted on AI valuation concerns; Middle East tensions linger
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Inside Israel's push to clear sea munitions, part of global push to protect waters

Israel has launched a project aimed at clearing part of the seas to give beach space back to the population

Inside Israel's push to clear sea munitions, part of global push to protect waters
Science|Technology|World

China reports reusable rocket breakthrough as it vies to catch up with the US

China reports reusable rocket breakthrough as it vies to catch up with the US

China reports reusable rocket breakthrough as it vies to catch up with the US
Asia|Business|Crime|MidEast|World

Seafarers attacked in the Strait of Hormuz sue shipping company in Thailand

Three former crew members of a Thai cargo ship struck in the Strait of Hormuz in March have filed a lawsuit against the vessel’s operator

Seafarers attacked in the Strait of Hormuz sue shipping company in Thailand
Asia|Crime|Political|World

A shoe factory fire that killed 28 highlights China's persisting worker safety risks

Authorities are investigating a blaze at a shoe factory in southeastern China's Fujian province that killed 28 people, raising renewed concern over worker safety

A shoe factory fire that killed 28 highlights China's persisting worker safety risks
Africa|Business|Crime|Economy|World

Anti-migrant protests risk economic blowback for South Africa

Frustrations over unemployment, crime and years of weak growth are driving South Africa's anti-migrant protests.

Anti-migrant protests risk economic blowback for South Africa
Asia|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

ASEAN to discuss engagement with Myanmar at special meeting, Philippines says

An upcoming meeting between foreign ministers of the Southeast Asian grouping ASEAN and their counterpart from Myanmar will tackle the country's civil war and its

ASEAN to discuss engagement with Myanmar at special meeting, Philippines says
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Japan signals massive pension shift to domestic assets, sparking rally in yen, bonds

Japan's finance minister said on Friday the government aims to steer the country's vast state pension funds to "substantially" increase

Japan signals massive pension shift to domestic assets, sparking rally in yen, bonds
Australia|Health|Science|World

Australia confirms first H5N1 bird flu case in local seabird

Australia on Friday confirmed the first case of the deadly H5N1 bird flu virus in a local seabird, raising concerns that the disease is beginning to

Australia confirms first H5N1 bird flu case in local seabird
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Community screenings help a movie set during an Indian insurgency bypass censorship

Sikh organizations and local activists are organizing community screenings in India’s northern Punjab state of a movie set during its bloody insurgency

Community screenings help a movie set during an Indian insurgency bypass censorship
Health|Political|Science|World

Millions who rely on US-funded HIV/AIDS programs face uncertainty as financial cliff looms

Millions who rely on US-funded HIV/AIDS programs face uncertainty as financial cliff looms

Millions who rely on US-funded HIV/AIDS programs face uncertainty as financial cliff looms
Asia|Environment|World

Typhoon Bavi takes aim at China as Taiwan's capital shuts schools

A powerful typhoon is heading toward China's east coast

Typhoon Bavi takes aim at China as Taiwan's capital shuts schools
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Japan calling capital home

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Japanese markets got a shot in the arm after the government indicated it wants the country's state pension funds to increase

Japan calling capital home
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Mexican man killed in Houston ICE shooting was not the target of operation, lawmaker says

A Texas congresswoman says a Mexican man living in the U.S. who was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent was not the person federal authorities had been targeting in a Houston operation

Mexican man killed in Houston ICE shooting was not the target of operation, lawmaker says
Asia|Environment|Health|World

Torrential rains bring devastating floods to a Chinese city – and a snake invasion

Torrential rains bring devastating floods to a Chinese city – and a snake invasion

Torrential rains bring devastating floods to a Chinese city – and a snake invasion
Election|Political|US|World

Trump fires Election Assistance Commission members ahead of midterms

U.S.

Trump fires Election Assistance Commission members ahead of midterms
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Japan's wholesale inflation spikes as fuel costs, weak yen bite

Japan's wholesale inflation accelerated in June at the fastest pace in more than three years and the government brushed aside market concern over political

Japan's wholesale inflation spikes as fuel costs, weak yen bite
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Japan encourages GPIF to boost domestic investment

Japan is seeking to encourage its Government Pension Investment Fund, the world's biggest pension fund, to boost investment in domestic assets, Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama

Japan encourages GPIF to boost domestic investment
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DOJ sues Maryland, alleges state policies interfere with immigration crackdown

The U.S.

DOJ sues Maryland, alleges state policies interfere with immigration crackdown
Political|World

US and Iran exchange intensifying fire across Mideast, threatening ceasefire deal

The United States has launched new airstrikes against Iran, and Tehran responded by targeting Gulf countries

US and Iran exchange intensifying fire across Mideast, threatening ceasefire deal
Africa|Economy|Environment|Health|World

Africa secures $900 million in new clean cooking commitments

African countries have secured $900 million in new financial commitments to expand access to clean cooking

Africa secures $900 million in new clean cooking commitments
Election|Political|US|World

Trump fires Election Assistance Commission leaders

Trump fires Election Assistance Commission leaders

Trump fires Election Assistance Commission leaders
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Fast Retailing shares slide in Tokyo after Uniqlo operator's results, yen warning

Shares in the Japanese owner of clothing brand Uniqlo slid sharply on Friday after the company raised its profit forecast but warned about

Fast Retailing shares slide in Tokyo after Uniqlo operator's results, yen warning
Health|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Tofu vendor delivers much more than healthy food to an east Tokyo neighborhood

Akiko Sugaya wheels a cart through the alley-like streets of eastern Tokyo selling tofu, the protein-rich staple favored in much of Asia

Tofu vendor delivers much more than healthy food to an east Tokyo neighborhood
Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

Iran’s supreme leader missed his father’s momentous funeral – now what?

Iran’s supreme leader missed his father’s momentous funeral – now what?

Iran’s supreme leader missed his father’s momentous funeral – now what?
Sports|World

Kylian Mbappé scores his 8th World Cup goal before leaving game with a 'slight' ankle injury

Kylian Mbappé shook off a missed penalty kick to score his eighth goal of the World Cup, helping France to beat Morocco 2-0 and reach the semifinals for the third time in a row

Kylian Mbappé scores his 8th World Cup goal before leaving game with a 'slight' ankle injury
Sports|World

Kylian Mbappé has a goal and an assist as France beats Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarterfinals

Kylian Mbappé had a goal and an assist after missing a first-half penalty kick, Ousmane Dembélé also scored and France beat Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarterfinals

Kylian Mbappé has a goal and an assist as France beats Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarterfinals
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Brazil police target executive linked to Banco Master's communication efforts

Brazil's Federal Police launched an operation targeting executive Thiago Miranda, who had been hired by banker Daniel Vorcaro to run a communications campaign in defense

Brazil police target executive linked to Banco Master's communication efforts
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Sudan army says US peace plan must call for full RSF withdrawal from cities, documents show

The Sudanese army has conditioned any broad acceptance of a U.S. proposal for ending the country's three-year-old civil war on the full withdrawal by the

Sudan army says US peace plan must call for full RSF withdrawal from cities, documents show
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Global EV demand rises again as Europe offsets China, U.S. weakness

Global demand for electric vehicles rose for a fourth straight month in June, driven by strong growth in Europe as sales weakened in China and North America,

Global EV demand rises again as Europe offsets China, U.S. weakness
Americas|Crime|Europe|Technology|World

Russian man pleads not guilty in US cyber espionage case

A Russian man whom U.S. prosecutors say previously worked for Russia's FSB intelligence agency pleaded not guilty on Thursday to a charge that he

Russian man pleads not guilty in US cyber espionage case
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SK Hynix raises $26.5 billion in US offering after pricing ADRs at $149

South Korea's SK Hynix priced its American Depositary Receipts at $149 on Thursday raising about $26.5 billion, a U.S. regulatory

SK Hynix raises $26.5 billion in US offering after pricing ADRs at $149
Business|Environment|Health|Political|US|World

US House to vote on bill to make daylight saving time permanent

The U.S.

US House to vote on bill to make daylight saving time permanent
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Federal grand jury indicts 8 men over alleged plot to attack White House UFC event, DOJ says

A federal grand jury has indicted eight men over an alleged plot to attack the Ultimate Fighting Championship mixed martial arts event on the White

Federal grand jury indicts 8 men over alleged plot to attack White House UFC event, DOJ says
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Geopolitical shifts drive sovereign funds towards national priorities, study finds

Shifting geopolitical alliances are pushing sovereign wealth funds to place greater emphasis on strategic national priorities — from resilient

Geopolitical shifts drive sovereign funds towards national priorities, study finds
Economy|Political|World

Slain Iranian leader buried as successor remains out of sight

Iran's slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was buried in the country's holiest shrine, state media said early on Friday, after

Slain Iranian leader buried as successor remains out of sight
Crime|US|World

Suspect in Kirk killing expressed regret after shooting, roommate says

The former roommate of Tyler Robinson, who is accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk, told prosecutors that Robinson expressed regret a day after

Suspect in Kirk killing expressed regret after shooting, roommate says
Crime|Political|US|World

Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing said 'he wishes he hadn't done it,' roommate says in video

A video played in a Utah court reveals that the defendant in Charlie Kirk’s killing told his roommate “he wishes he hadn’t done it” the day after Kirk was shot in the neck while speaking to a crowd at Utah Valley University

Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing said 'he wishes he hadn't done it,' roommate says in video
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Lifestyle|Political|World

Mexican man fatally shot by ICE was not the target of Houston immigration operation, source says

Mexican man fatally shot by ICE was not the target of Houston immigration operation, source says

Mexican man fatally shot by ICE was not the target of Houston immigration operation, source says
Business|Economy|Political|World

The Latest: Trump spoke with Netanyahu about US ‘moves’ in the Persian Gulf

President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have spoken about Turkey as well as U.S. moves in the Persian Gulf

The Latest: Trump spoke with Netanyahu about US ‘moves’ in the Persian Gulf
Arts|World

Trump's plan for a triumphal arch in DC wins early approval from a key federal agency

President Donald Trump's plan to build a triumphal arch that would alter the Washington, D.C., skyline has won initial approval from a key federal agency

Trump's plan for a triumphal arch in DC wins early approval from a key federal agency
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Political|Sports|World

8 men indicted in planned drone and sniper attack on White House UFC cage-fighting show

Eight men have been indicted on murder and terrorism conspiracy charges for their alleged roles in a thwarted drone and sniper attack on the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White House in June

8 men indicted in planned drone and sniper attack on White House UFC cage-fighting show
Health|Science|World

Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite grows to more than 1,000 cases

Michigan is experiencing its largest outbreak of a parasitic infection that causes severe diarrhea

Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite grows to more than 1,000 cases
Sports|World

France books a spot in the World Cup semifinals with a convincing 2-0 win over Morocco

France books a spot in the World Cup semifinals with a convincing 2-0 win over Morocco

France books a spot in the World Cup semifinals with a convincing 2-0 win over Morocco
Political|Travel|US|World

South Florida's Palm Beach airport renamed President Donald J. Trump International

A South Florida airport has officially changed its name to the President Donald J

South Florida's Palm Beach airport renamed President Donald J. Trump International
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Zelenskiy says Patriot missile licences agreed with US at political level

Ukraine and the U.S. have reached a political agreement on licences for production of Patriot interceptors,

Zelenskiy says Patriot missile licences agreed with US at political level
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US ends probe into imported airplanes, parts without seeking new tariffs

The U.S.

US ends probe into imported airplanes, parts without seeking new tariffs
Crime|Political|US|World

New Mexico says US Justice Dept hindering probe of former Epstein ranch

New Mexico's top law enforcement official on Thursday accused the U.S.

New Mexico says US Justice Dept hindering probe of former Epstein ranch
Americas|Crime|Political|World

In Houston's 'Little Mexico,' an ICE shooting leaves scars

On Canal Street in Houston's East End, where taco trucks, tortillerias and Spanish-language signboards line the streets, neighbors are

In Houston's 'Little Mexico,' an ICE shooting leaves scars
Health|Science|World

Overcrowded shelters, lack of clean water pose health risks after Venezuela quakes, PAHO says

Disease outbreaks, poor sanitation, lack of access to clean water, and disruptions to basic medical care could pose the greatest health risks

Overcrowded shelters, lack of clean water pose health risks after Venezuela quakes, PAHO says
Asia|World

North Korea decides on measures to expand nuclear forces, KCNA reports

North Korea has decided on measures to strengthen its nuclear forces "quantitatively and qualitatively" as leader Kim Jong Un called for modernising its military, state

North Korea decides on measures to expand nuclear forces, KCNA reports
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Coinbase's top attorney who has led crypto's Washington fight to step down

Coinbase's chief legal officer, Paul Grewal, is stepping down after six years at the U.S. cryptocurrency exchange where he fought off a major lawsuit

Coinbase's top attorney who has led crypto's Washington fight to step down
Education|Political|World

US DOJ says Jersey City college prep school to end DEI admissions practices

The U.S.

US DOJ says Jersey City college prep school to end DEI admissions practices
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Wally Funk, aviation pioneer who was the oldest woman to travel into space, dies at 87

Wally Funk, an aviation pioneer who was the oldest woman to launch into space, has died

Wally Funk, aviation pioneer who was the oldest woman to travel into space, dies at 87
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Who will replace Platner on the Maine ballot? These Democrats are raising their hands

Democrats in Maine are beginning a sprint to nominate a new candidate for a pivotal U.S. Senate seat

Who will replace Platner on the Maine ballot? These Democrats are raising their hands
Business|Crime|Health|World

Dozens hurt after MTA bus crashes into several cars and FedEx building in Maryland: "Like a war scene"

Dozens hurt after MTA bus crashes into several cars and FedEx building in Maryland: "Like a war scene"

Dozens hurt after MTA bus crashes into several cars and FedEx building in Maryland: "Like a war scene"
Crime|World

Mexico to file complaints in US over ICE-related deaths of 17 Mexicans

Mexico to file complaints in US over ICE-related deaths of 17 Mexicans

Mexico to file complaints in US over ICE-related deaths of 17 Mexicans
Crime|Political|Sports|US|World

Former Olympian pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool damage case after Trump alleged vandalism

A former Olympic canoe racer has pleaded not guilty to deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

Former Olympian pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool damage case after Trump alleged vandalism
Economy|Environment|Health|World

Chronic illness and diarrhea surge in quake-hit Venezuelan communities as humanitarian crisis builds

Victims of last month's powerful earthquakes in Venezuela are flooding relief services

Chronic illness and diarrhea surge in quake-hit Venezuelan communities as humanitarian crisis builds
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Republican Sen. Grassley probing FBI Director Patel’s travel and spending

Republican Sen. Grassley probing FBI Director Patel’s travel and spending

Republican Sen. Grassley probing FBI Director Patel’s travel and spending
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Technology|World

Volkswagen to cut capacity, model lineup as it tries to tackle a historic crisis

Volkswagen plans to drastically cut its model lineup and further pare back capacity, as Europe's largest automaker considers a

Volkswagen to cut capacity, model lineup as it tries to tackle a historic crisis
Crime|World

Syria says preliminary probe links Damascus bomb cell to Islamic State

Preliminary investigations into the cell responsible for Tuesday's bombings in Damascus have shown it was affiliated with Islamic State, a senior Syrian security official said on

Syria says preliminary probe links Damascus bomb cell to Islamic State
Health|Political|US|World

Mitch McConnell's health absence a mystery with US Senate poised to return

The U.S.

Mitch McConnell's health absence a mystery with US Senate poised to return
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Travel|World

Vinci Airports expects slow traffic growth through year-end, remains bullish on Mexico

Vinci Airports, a subsidiary of France's VINCI Group, expects air traffic growth to slow through the end of the year as higher jet fuel prices and

Vinci Airports expects slow traffic growth through year-end, remains bullish on Mexico
Political|US|World

Skeptical US Democrats in Congress urge debate on Israel plans

A group of U.S. lawmakers is urging fellow Democrats to block military spending legislation until the Senate debates proposals to deepen ties with

Skeptical US Democrats in Congress urge debate on Israel plans
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Nasdaq ends sharply higher; chip surge offsets Iran worries

The Nasdaq ended sharply higher on Thursday, as Micron Technology fueled a rally in chip stocks that eclipsed fears that renewed U.S. and Iranian

Nasdaq ends sharply higher; chip surge offsets Iran worries
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

Stocks recover losses, and oil prices ease as calm returns to financial markets worldwide

Stocks rose, and oil prices eased as financial markets calmed a day after President Donald Trump raised doubts about the temporary truce in the war with Iran

Stocks recover losses, and oil prices ease as calm returns to financial markets worldwide
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Andreessen, Chetty among leaders of Fed's new task forces evaluating operations

Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen, economist Raj Chetty and former Bank of England governor Mervyn King are among a slate of names released by the Federal Reserve Thursday that will help develop recommended changes to the central bank’s operations

Andreessen, Chetty among leaders of Fed's new task forces evaluating operations
Arts|Sports|Technology|Travel|World

LA uses World Cup to show off upgraded public transit and test plans to hold car-free Olympics

Los Angeles officials have urged fans to chose public transit over driving during the 2026 FIFA World Cup

LA uses World Cup to show off upgraded public transit and test plans to hold car-free Olympics
Crime|Health|World

Jailed American Robert Gilman taken to Russian hospital, newspaper reports

Former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman, who is serving a long prison sentence in Russia, has been admitted to a hospital, Kommersant newspaper reported on Thursday.

Jailed American Robert Gilman taken to Russian hospital, newspaper reports
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Fed's Perli reiterates flexible path of reserve management buying

By Michael S.

Fed's Perli reiterates flexible path of reserve management buying
Americas|Business|Crime|World

Mexico to file criminal complaints in US over deaths of Mexicans in immigration enforcement

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Thursday that her government plans to file criminal complaints in the U.S.

Mexico to file criminal complaints in US over deaths of Mexicans in immigration enforcement
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

French central bank revises growth forecast higher despite heatwave disruption

French economic growth strengthened in the second quarter as activity increased in June across industry and rebounded in services and construction, the Bank of France said on

French central bank revises growth forecast higher despite heatwave disruption
Arts|Business|Entertainment|World

iHeart agrees to resolve US probe into airplay practices

   IHeartMedia resolved a Federal Communications Commission probe into allegations its radio stations pressured artists to perform at station-hosted music shows or

iHeart agrees to resolve US probe into airplay practices
Crime|Political|World

Costa Rica's new president clashes with judiciary over tackling drug violence

A fierce standoff between Costa Rica's recently elected President Laura Fernandez and the country's judiciary is stalling a coordinated state response to

Costa Rica's new president clashes with judiciary over tackling drug violence
Europe|Political|World

UK's likely next PM, Andy Burnham, says he wants to put more pressure on Israel

Andy Burnham, who is expected to be named as Britain's new prime minister later this month, wants to exert more pressure on the Israeli government over its actions in Gaza,

UK's likely next PM, Andy Burnham, says he wants to put more pressure on Israel
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Stocks climb, oil slides as tech hopes outlast Middle East worries

Wall Street surged on Thursday while oil prices retreated, as investors rekindled their enthusiasm for technology shares, shaking off worries about

Stocks climb, oil slides as tech hopes outlast Middle East worries
Arts|Crime|Education|Environment|Europe|Lifestyle|MidEast|Science|Technology|World

Technology is driving an increase in attacks and threats to the UK, senior officials say

Senior British policing officials say technology and online platforms are increasingly being exploited for threats to the United Kingdom

Technology is driving an increase in attacks and threats to the UK, senior officials say
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US EPA proposes easing Biden heavy-truck emissions rules

The U.S.

US EPA proposes easing Biden heavy-truck emissions rules
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

War-driven inflation fears fail to shake U.S. Treasury yield outlook: Reuters poll

Renewed hostilities in the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran and revived inflation risks have done little to sway most bond strategists surveyed by Reuters

War-driven inflation fears fail to shake U.S. Treasury yield outlook: Reuters poll
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Fed's Warsh taps broad group of Fed outsiders to oversee review

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh tapped a broad and intellectually diverse group of economists and former central bankers to

Fed's Warsh taps broad group of Fed outsiders to oversee review
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

UN agency says Russian strikes killed at least 265 civilians in Ukraine in June

Russian strikes killed at least 265 civilians in Ukraine and injured 1,816 in June, the highest combined casualty count since the first months after Moscow's full-scale

UN agency says Russian strikes killed at least 265 civilians in Ukraine in June
Americas|Crime|Election|US|World

Six Maine Democrats clamor to fill sudden void in critical US Senate race

At least six Maine Democrats had jumped in to fill the sudden void on Thursday in a critical U.S.

Six Maine Democrats clamor to fill sudden void in critical US Senate race
Economy|Political|World

Iran says it hits U.S. military targets in Gulf, buries slain leader Khamenei

Iranian armed forces launched attacks on U.S. military infrastructure in Gulf states on Thursday following U.S. strikes on

Iran says it hits U.S. military targets in Gulf, buries slain leader Khamenei