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Ukrainians protest for second day, call to replace army chief

Protesters in Kyiv called for the dismissal of Ukraine's commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi, after President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's removal of a popular

Ukrainians protest for second day, call to replace army chief
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Trump Media pitched $100,000 monthly fee for fastest feed of US president's posts, sources say

Donald Trump's social media company has discussed

Trump Media pitched $100,000 monthly fee for fastest feed of US president's posts, sources say
Economy|Political|US|World

US judge says Trump administration cannot revoke grants that conflict with its priorities

A federal judge on Friday ruled that U.S.

US judge says Trump administration cannot revoke grants that conflict with its priorities
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump says these documents prove his false claims of election fraud. Here's what they really say

President Donald Trump has released a trove documents that he claims prove voter fraud and foreign interference in the 2020 election

Trump says these documents prove his false claims of election fraud. Here's what they really say
Arts|Environment|Health|Sports|World

Uncertainty clouds the forecast on whether wildfire smoke will affect the World Cup final

It's unclear how much, if at all, smoke from Canadian wildfires will affect the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain on Sunday

Uncertainty clouds the forecast on whether wildfire smoke will affect the World Cup final
Election|Political|US|World

CNN examines Trump's new election vulnerability claims

During his primetime speech, President Trump revisited longstanding claims about election security. CNN's John King said the address did not show how alleged foreign activity changed election results.

CNN examines Trump's new election vulnerability claims
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Lionel Messi once held baby Lamine Yamal in his arms. Now they will battle for the World Cup title

Almost two decades ago, photographer Joan Monfort didn’t think much of his photo shoot of a teenage Lionel Messi bathing a cute baby boy in a plastic bathtub

Lionel Messi once held baby Lamine Yamal in his arms. Now they will battle for the World Cup title
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Canadian premier calls Trump’s threat to add wildfire pollution costs to tariffs ‘unacceptable’

Canadian premier calls Trump’s threat to add wildfire pollution costs to tariffs ‘unacceptable’

Canadian premier calls Trump’s threat to add wildfire pollution costs to tariffs ‘unacceptable’
Election|Political|US|World

Trump urges Darline Graham to run in South Carolina special election

Trump urges Darline Graham to run in South Carolina special election

Trump urges Darline Graham to run in South Carolina special election
Europe|Sports|US|World

Club-throwing Jon Rahm gets conduct warning at British Open

Jon Rahm is the latest to receive a conduct warning at a major champion

Club-throwing Jon Rahm gets conduct warning at British Open
Food|Health|Science|US|World

Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite

Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served by Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of the widespread outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora

Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite
Americas|Europe|Sports|Travel|World

Argentines and Spaniards face divided loyalties ahead of Spain-Argentina World Cup final

Argentines and Spaniards are facing a dilemma as their teams meet in the World Cup final

Argentines and Spaniards face divided loyalties ahead of Spain-Argentina World Cup final
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump urges Darline Graham to run for full Senate term as funeral scheduled for Lindsey Graham

President Donald Trump says Darline Graham, the sister of the late Lindsey Graham, has his support to run for a full term to replace her brother in the U.S. Senate

Trump urges Darline Graham to run for full Senate term as funeral scheduled for Lindsey Graham
Business|Technology|World

FAA restores Boeing authority to certify 737 MAX, 787 planes

The Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday it will allow Boeing to issue airworthiness certificates for all 737 MAX and 787 airplanes

FAA restores Boeing authority to certify 737 MAX, 787 planes
Europe|Political|Travel|World

Venice protests greet U.S. Ambassador Fertitta's arrival on superyacht

A few hundred people in Venice protested on Friday against U.S.

Venice protests greet U.S. Ambassador Fertitta's arrival on superyacht
Business|Economy|Election|Entertainment|Finance|US|World

FCC commissioner says Trump call to revoke ABC, NBC licenses is unconstitutional

The sole Democrat on the Federal Communications Commission on Friday criticized President Donald Trump's call for Disney-owned ABC and Comcast unit

FCC commissioner says Trump call to revoke ABC, NBC licenses is unconstitutional
Business|Economy|World

China set to leave benchmark lending rates unchanged for 14th month in July

China is set to leave benchmark lending rates unchanged for a 14th consecutive month in July, a Reuters survey showed, despite softer-than-expected second-quarter

China set to leave benchmark lending rates unchanged for 14th month in July
Election|Political|US|World

DHS threatens states with fines, charges over election measures

U.S.

DHS threatens states with fines, charges over election measures
Environment|Europe|World

More than 100 homes destroyed in Norway fire

More than 100 homes were destroyed by fire on Friday near the city of Drammen in southern Norway as firefighters battled to contain the flames amid strong winds, rescue

More than 100 homes destroyed in Norway fire
Crime|World

US appeals court strikes down New Jersey's assault weapons ban on AR-15s

A federal appeals court on Friday ruled that New Jersey's assault-weapons law barring possession of semiautomatic rifles like AR-15s and large capacity magazines

US appeals court strikes down New Jersey's assault weapons ban on AR-15s
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Wall St ends lower for the day and week as chip selloff broadens

Wall Street extended its decline on Friday as a pullback on stocks associated with the AI boom, which has driven many of the gains so

Wall St ends lower for the day and week as chip selloff broadens
Election|Political|US|World

Trump says he has asked Lindsey Graham's sister to run for US Senate

President Donald Trump said on Friday he had asked Darline Graham, the sister of late Senator Lindsey Graham, to run for the U.S.

Trump says he has asked Lindsey Graham's sister to run for US Senate
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

US oil firms sign deals with Iraq to develop alternative shipping routes

U.S. companies have signed roughly $60 billion in agreements and partnerships with the Iraqi government, including deals intended to create alternative routes for shipping oil out of the Persian Gulf

US oil firms sign deals with Iraq to develop alternative shipping routes
Asia|Economy|Political|World

US lets Hong Kong emergency declaration lapse, lifting some sanctions as Trump order stays

The United States has not renewed the national emergency declaration over Hong Kong, lifting some sanctions but keeping an executive order that revoked Hong Kong's special trading status

US lets Hong Kong emergency declaration lapse, lifting some sanctions as Trump order stays
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Iranian strike damages a Kuwait desalination plant, exposing water vulnerability in dry Mideast

Iranian strikes have damaged a power and water desalination plant in Kuwait, highlighting the vulnerability of infrastructure in the Middle East

Iranian strike damages a Kuwait desalination plant, exposing water vulnerability in dry Mideast
Crime|Environment|US|World

Water rescues, evacuations in western Texas after catastrophic floods in Hill Country kill 2

Water rescues, evacuations in western Texas after catastrophic floods in Hill Country kill 2

Water rescues, evacuations in western Texas after catastrophic floods in Hill Country kill 2
Crime|Political|US|World

Family believes substance in Houston ICE shooting van is salt, attorney says, countering FBI suspicion of drugs

Family believes substance in Houston ICE shooting van is salt, attorney says, countering FBI suspicion of drugs

Family believes substance in Houston ICE shooting van is salt, attorney says, countering FBI suspicion of drugs
World

Clara Ester, activist who rushed to Martin Luther King Jr. after he was shot, dies at 78

Clara Ester, an activist and minister who rushed to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s side when he was shot, has died at 78

Clara Ester, activist who rushed to Martin Luther King Jr. after he was shot, dies at 78
Business|Economy|Technology|World

FAA says Boeing can resume self-certifying its jets as airworthy

The Federal Aviation Administration says Boeing will be allowed to take responsibility for certifying all of its 737 Max and 787 planes starting next week

FAA says Boeing can resume self-certifying its jets as airworthy
Environment|Health|Science|US|World

Before and after images: Wildfire smoke casts skylines in dystopian haze

Before and after images: Wildfire smoke casts skylines in dystopian haze

Before and after images: Wildfire smoke casts skylines in dystopian haze
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|World

Brenda Fricker, the first Irish actress to win an Oscar, for 'My Left Foot,' dies at 81

Brenda Fricker, who became the first Irish woman to win an Academy Award for her role as Bridget Fagan Brown in the 1989 film “My Left Foot,’’ has died

Brenda Fricker, the first Irish actress to win an Oscar, for 'My Left Foot,' dies at 81
Americas|Environment|Science|World

Powerful earthquake in Mexico shakes Guatemala and El Salvador

Powerful earthquake in Mexico shakes Guatemala and El Salvador

Powerful earthquake in Mexico shakes Guatemala and El Salvador
Africa|Americas|Political|Travel|World

Jamaica says 2 citizens deported by US to Eswatini rejected repatriation offers

Jamaica’s government says two of its three citizens recently deported by the United States to the African kingdom of Eswatini have formally declined offers to be repatriated to the Caribbean nation

Jamaica says 2 citizens deported by US to Eswatini rejected repatriation offers
Crime|Political|World

An Israeli strike on a funeral in Gaza kills 7 people and wounds 22, a local hospital says

An Israeli strike on a funeral in the Gaza Strip has killed at least seven people and wounded another 22

An Israeli strike on a funeral in Gaza kills 7 people and wounds 22, a local hospital says
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Chinese AI model takes US tech industry by surprise with abilities rivaling Claude and ChatGPT

Another powerful new artificial intelligence model from China is taking the U.S. tech industry by surprise

Chinese AI model takes US tech industry by surprise with abilities rivaling Claude and ChatGPT
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Walmart names Kinnard to replace departing US COO Shanahan, memo shows

Kieran Shanahan, chief operating officer of Walmart's U.S. operations, is leaving the retailer and will be replaced by the company's international division COO, Kyle Kinnard, an

Walmart names Kinnard to replace departing US COO Shanahan, memo shows
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

World stocks fall in semiconductor rout; oil rises on Middle East escalation

Share indexes tumbled around the world on Friday, as heavyweight chip stocks plunged for a third consecutive day as investors

World stocks fall in semiconductor rout; oil rises on Middle East escalation
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Sanctioned tanker is leaking oil near Oman, according to satellite images and experts

A vessel under sanctions for moving Russian fuel is likely leaking oil in a protected marine area off the coast of Oman, according to

Sanctioned tanker is leaking oil near Oman, according to satellite images and experts
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Oil settles up on renewed US-Iran hostilities and threat of Red Sea closure

Oil prices climbed more than 4% to their highest in more than a month on Friday after the U.S. and Iran stepped up attacks across the Gulf, with shipping

Oil settles up on renewed US-Iran hostilities and threat of Red Sea closure
Business|Economy|Political|World

Top US tax lawyer forced out after White House clash over tax audits

The U.S. tax agency’s top attorney was forced from his role in recent days after refusing White House demands to participate in tax audits, according to

Top US tax lawyer forced out after White House clash over tax audits
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

FAA chief vows fast time-table to reform US air traffic control systems

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration says the agency needs another $10 billion from Congress to reform the antiquated U.S. air traffic

FAA chief vows fast time-table to reform US air traffic control systems
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Brazil finance chief pledges reciprocity, not retaliation, after new U.S. tariffs

Brazil Finance Minister Dario Durigan said on Friday there were no grounds for discussing retaliation against Washington's latest tariffs, promising instead to carefully

Brazil finance chief pledges reciprocity, not retaliation, after new U.S. tariffs
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Apple in early settlement talks with US DOJ over antitrust case, Bloomberg News reports

Apple and the U.S.

Apple in early settlement talks with US DOJ over antitrust case, Bloomberg News reports
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Northern Ireland's Donaldson seeks to appeal convictions for child sex offences

Former Northern Ireland politician Jeffrey Donaldson on Friday sought to appeal against his convictions for historic child sex offences, his lawyer said.

Northern Ireland's Donaldson seeks to appeal convictions for child sex offences
Science|Technology|World

Far above the Earth, NASA's Apollo lunar lander put astronauts on the moon

America's most daring, extraordinary feat, landing astronauts on the moon, remains the pinnacle of achievement by anyone anywhere

Far above the Earth, NASA's Apollo lunar lander put astronauts on the moon
Americas|Environment|Science|World

Strong quake off Mexican coast rattles Guatemala and El Salvador, but leaves no damage

A powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off the coast of Mexico's southernmost state of Chiapas on Friday, shaking buildings as far away as

Strong quake off Mexican coast rattles Guatemala and El Salvador, but leaves no damage
Crime|Travel|US|World

Wreckage of sunken vessel found as 2 people remain missing after San Francisco boat tragedy

Police have discovered the boat wreckage and recovered the body of a woman who was one of three people missing after a boat sank this week in San Francisco Bay

Wreckage of sunken vessel found as 2 people remain missing after San Francisco boat tragedy
Asia|Environment|World

Landslide in China's Chongqing kills at least 8 and leaves 34 missing

A landslide Friday on the outskirts of Chongqing, China, has killed at least eight people and left 34 missing

Landslide in China's Chongqing kills at least 8 and leaves 34 missing
Education|US|World

Innovation, data fixes fuel Native American graduation gains at federally funded schools

The U.S. agency that oversees dozens of schools serving Native Americans is reporting more on-time high school graduations than ever

Innovation, data fixes fuel Native American graduation gains at federally funded schools
Americas|Environment|Science|World

A 7.3 earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border with no immediate damage reported

A strong earthquake has struck the southern Mexican Pacific coast, right on the border with Guatemala

A 7.3 earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border with no immediate damage reported
Crime|Health|Political|World

ICE officer in Maine shooting has history of violent behavior, family and records say

The Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who shot a Colombian man in Maine this week is an Army veteran who has struggled with serious mental health issues since early childhood, according to close relatives who spoke to The Associated Press

ICE officer in Maine shooting has history of violent behavior, family and records say
Europe|Sports|World

With Deschamps stepping down after 14 years, France needs a new coach and Zidane is in pole position

Adieu Didier

With Deschamps stepping down after 14 years, France needs a new coach and Zidane is in pole position
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Health|Lifestyle|World

‘Extremely difficult’: Coroner recalls 2-year-old boy in bed at scene of triple homicide

‘Extremely difficult’: Coroner recalls 2-year-old boy in bed at scene of triple homicide

‘Extremely difficult’: Coroner recalls 2-year-old boy in bed at scene of triple homicide
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Storied men's mile record set 27 years ago in sights of British runner Josh Kerr

The storied men’s mile record in track that has stood for 27 years will come under attack Saturday from Britain’s Josh Kerr

Storied men's mile record set 27 years ago in sights of British runner Josh Kerr
Europe|Sports|World

Schmid wins long 13th stage of the Tour and Pogacar safely keeps overall lead

Swiss rider Mauro Schmid has edged Colombian Harold Tejada in a two-way sprint to win the 13th stage of the Tour de France

Schmid wins long 13th stage of the Tour and Pogacar safely keeps overall lead
Political|World

How much shooting does it take to end a ‘ceasefire’?

How much shooting does it take to end a ‘ceasefire’?

How much shooting does it take to end a ‘ceasefire’?
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Fuel crisis, attacks in Azov Sea tighten squeeze on Russian farmers

Vladimir Fedorchenko and his wife Lyubov are expecting a good harvest this year on their farm in southern Russia, and yet the couple are worried.

Fuel crisis, attacks in Azov Sea tighten squeeze on Russian farmers
Election|Political|US|World

Maine Democratic Senate candidates brand Collins a Trump enabler in debate

Four top candidates vying to replace Graham Platner as the Democratic U.S.

Maine Democratic Senate candidates brand Collins a Trump enabler in debate
Africa|Crime|Political|World

UN sanctions armed groups' leaders in eastern Congo

The United Nations Security Council has imposed sanctions on leaders of armed groups operating in eastern Congo including Rwandan-backed AFC/M23 rebels and the Democratic

UN sanctions armed groups' leaders in eastern Congo
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US|World

US manufacturing output unchanged in June, but accelerates in second quarter

U.S. factory production was unchanged in June, but grew at a robust pace in the second quarter, driven by an artificial intelligence build-up and businesses

US manufacturing output unchanged in June, but accelerates in second quarter
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US consumer sentiment improves in July; renewed Middle East conflict poses downside risk

U.S. consumer sentiment increased to a five-month high in July, but the improvement is likely temporary as renewed conflict in the Middle East raises gasoline prices.

US consumer sentiment improves in July; renewed Middle East conflict poses downside risk
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

US single-family housing starts fall; building permits lowest in 10 months

U.S. single-family homebuilding fell for a third straight month in June while permits for future construction dropped to the lowest level in 10 months

US single-family housing starts fall; building permits lowest in 10 months
Business|Entertainment|Technology|World

Musk's X, major labels end dispute over music on social-media platform

A group of major music publishers including Universal Music Group and Sony Music have agreed to end a legal dispute with Elon Musk's X Corp over the use of their

Musk's X, major labels end dispute over music on social-media platform
Asia|Environment|World

Landslide kills eight in southwest China's Chongqing, 34 still missing

Eight people were killed and 34 others are still missing after a landslide in a county in the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing on Friday, local government officials

Landslide kills eight in southwest China's Chongqing, 34 still missing
Business|Entertainment|Sports|Technology|World

Soccer-World Cup final halftime to last more than 15 minutes, broadcasting sources say

The halftime interval in Sunday's World Cup final between Spain and Argentina is set to last more than 15 minutes because of the

Soccer-World Cup final halftime to last more than 15 minutes, broadcasting sources say
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Dollar holds steady on safe-haven demand, ends down on the week

The dollar was flat on Friday, but ended the week lower as tame U.S. inflation data led traders to cut bets on imminent rate hikes from the Federal

Dollar holds steady on safe-haven demand, ends down on the week
Economy|Europe|World

France, Germany expand defence partnership as Europe seeks more military autonomy

The leaders of Germany and France pledged on Friday to deepen defence cooperation and counter intense economic competition from

France, Germany expand defence partnership as Europe seeks more military autonomy
Africa|Education|World

Twenty pupils die in Uganda bus crash, government bans all school outings

Twenty schoolchildren died when the bus carrying them crashed on the way back from a trip to some waterfalls in eastern Uganda late on Thursday, authorities said.

Twenty pupils die in Uganda bus crash, government bans all school outings
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Private credit roundup - Discounts show the cost of getting out

Pressure in private markets is showing up in an uncomfortable place: the gap between what funds say their assets are worth and what investors may have

Private credit roundup - Discounts show the cost of getting out
Science|Technology|US|World

DNA from the skull of an unknown Revolutionary War soldier reveals more than his name

For more than two centuries, a fallen Revolutionary War soldier was unknown and unnoticed

DNA from the skull of an unknown Revolutionary War soldier reveals more than his name
Entertainment|Opinion|Sports|World

Three things we’ve learned from the World Cup… so far

Three things we’ve learned from the World Cup… so far

Three things we’ve learned from the World Cup… so far
Crime|Europe|Political|World

A Putin critic is convicted on charges that will keep him from campaigning for Russia's parliament

Boris Nadezhdin, who criticized Moscow’s military action in Ukraine and unsuccessfully tried to run against President Vladimir Putin in the 2024 election, was convicted of displaying “extremist symbols” — an action that will keep him out of this year’s parliamentary race

A Putin critic is convicted on charges that will keep him from campaigning for Russia's parliament
Business|Europe|World

Germany and France initiate nuclear cooperation as Europe seeks greater security independence

Germany and France are set to deepen nuclear cooperation

Germany and France initiate nuclear cooperation as Europe seeks greater security independence
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World

How a 2,300-mile Walk for Peace thrust a Texas monk and his rescue dog into the spotlight

Earlier this year, the Venerable Bhikkhu Pannakara, a Buddhist monk from Texas, led a Walk for Peace with an international group of monks and his rescue dog, Aloka

How a 2,300-mile Walk for Peace thrust a Texas monk and his rescue dog into the spotlight
Africa|Crime|Education|World

A school bus crash in Uganda kills at least 20 children and an adult

A school bus accident in Uganda has killed at least 20 children and one adult

A school bus crash in Uganda kills at least 20 children and an adult
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Consumer sentiment surges due to lower gas prices

Consumer sentiment surges due to lower gas prices

Consumer sentiment surges due to lower gas prices
World

Trump doubles down on US election attacks in his primetime speech

President Donald Trump has used a primetime address to question the legitimacy of U.S. elections and push for more restrictive voting laws

Trump doubles down on US election attacks in his primetime speech
Business|Food|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Communist scientists built a Cold War cola to beat Coke. It’s still a hit — along with these 7 other global rivals

Communist scientists built a Cold War cola to beat Coke. It’s still a hit — along with these 7 other global rivals

Communist scientists built a Cold War cola to beat Coke. It’s still a hit — along with these 7 other global rivals
Arts|Europe|Sports|World

Rory McIlroy set to be around for the weekend at British Open after second-round 67

Rory McIlroy looks to have done enough to make it to the weekend at Royal Birkdale

Rory McIlroy set to be around for the weekend at British Open after second-round 67
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Nasdaq, S&P 500 drop 1% after China’s latest AI breakthrough rattles tech stocks

Nasdaq, S&P 500 drop 1% after China’s latest AI breakthrough rattles tech stocks

Nasdaq, S&P 500 drop 1% after China’s latest AI breakthrough rattles tech stocks
Environment|Health|Science|World

Wildfire smoke kills tens of thousands of people a year. Here's how it attacks the body

Wildfire smoke, which is increasing in the Northern Hemisphere as the climate warms, attacks nearly every system in the body

Wildfire smoke kills tens of thousands of people a year. Here's how it attacks the body
Australia|Europe|Sports|World

Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns match the major championship record with 62s at the British Open

Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns have each matched the major championship scoring record of 62 in the British Open, with one celebration far different from the other

Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns match the major championship record with 62s at the British Open
Crime|Europe|World

Danish police officer and 2 others shot, including suspected perpetrator. One person was killed

Danish police say that a police officer and two other people have been shot including the suspected perpetrator

Danish police officer and 2 others shot, including suspected perpetrator. One person was killed
Arts|Entertainment|Sports|World

10 songs to get hyped for the World Cup final

To get in the spirit for the 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain, The Associated Press has made a themed playlist

10 songs to get hyped for the World Cup final
Environment|Health|World

As life expectancy rises, talks start on a UN treaty to protect older persons

A United Nations meeting this week heard calls for an end to ageism and better protection against what campaigners say are hidden abuses as negotiations began

As life expectancy rises, talks start on a UN treaty to protect older persons
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Chile storms kill three, displace hundreds as heaviest rains expected

Heavy rains sweeping central and southern Chile have left three people dead in addition to power cuts, multiple floods and road closures, authorities said Friday.

Chile storms kill three, displace hundreds as heaviest rains expected
Economy|Europe|World

Andy Burnham is declared leader of UK's Labour Party, pledges to restore hope

Andy Burnham has been officially declared leader of Britain’s governing Labour Party, clearing his final hurdle to taking office as prime minister next week

Andy Burnham is declared leader of UK's Labour Party, pledges to restore hope
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Botswana says Anglo picks De Beers buyer, weighs options for "optimal structure"

Anglo American has chosen a preferred buyer for its stake in diamond producer De Beers, with Botswana weighing whether to exercise its right of first

Botswana says Anglo picks De Beers buyer, weighs options for "optimal structure"
Environment|Europe|Health|Science|World

Wildfires, drought and storms hound Europe even as heatwave recedes

Firefighters backed by 30 aircraft struggled on Friday to

Wildfires, drought and storms hound Europe even as heatwave recedes
Economy|Finance|Political|World

From defeat to Downing Street: the rise, fall and return of Andy Burnham

After enduring one of the worst moments of his career when he lost his second bid for the Labour leadership in 2015, Andy Burnham

From defeat to Downing Street: the rise, fall and return of Andy Burnham
Business|Economy|Political|World

EU plans measures to help EU banks build scale and compete with US rivals

The European Commission aims to limit political interference in European Union banking mergers and remove obstacles to cross-

EU plans measures to help EU banks build scale and compete with US rivals
Business|Economy|Election|World

Andy Burnham becomes British Labour leader; next stop — prime minister

Andy Burnham, nicknamed the "King of the North", was elected leader of Britain's governing Labour Party on Friday,

Andy Burnham becomes British Labour leader; next stop — prime minister
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US import prices unexpectedly rise in June

U.S. import prices unexpectedly rose in June as declines in the costs of food and energy products were more than offset by higher prices for capital and consumer goods,

US import prices unexpectedly rise in June
Crime|Europe|World

Russia intensifies strikes on Ukraine Black Sea ports, killing three

Russia attacked two Ukrainian Black Sea port cities on Friday, killing three people, Ukrainian officials said, as Moscow intensifies pressure on Ukraine's key trade routes.

Russia intensifies strikes on Ukraine Black Sea ports, killing three
Business|Economy|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Wall St opens lower as chip rout extends; Netflix slides

Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Friday, with a reassessment of this year's AI-fueled rally by investors deepening a selloff in chip stocks and a weak forecast from

Wall St opens lower as chip rout extends; Netflix slides
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

What is Pakistan military's strength and capability?

Pakistan has been negotiating an expanded defence pact with Kuwait in exchange for energy cooperation and investment, according to five sources with knowledge of the

What is Pakistan military's strength and capability?
Business|Economy|Political|World

Pakistan and Kuwait discuss expanded defence pact, sources say

Pakistan has been negotiating an expanded defence pact with Kuwait in exchange for energy

Pakistan and Kuwait discuss expanded defence pact, sources say
Business|Economy|Europe|Travel|World

Latvia in talks with strategic investor for ailing airBaltic, PM says

The Latvian government is negotiating with a strategic investor for struggling state-controlled airBaltic, Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs told Reuters, as

Latvia in talks with strategic investor for ailing airBaltic, PM says
Business|Technology|World

China tells automakers to boost safety, quality checks

China's industry ministry on Friday called on automakers to resist "irrational competition" and ensure the safety of cars, car parts

China tells automakers to boost safety, quality checks
Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Political|World

The Trump administration’s global campaign against ‘radical left terrorism’ is built on a national security memo without congressional approval

Almost a year after President Trump authorized preemptive law enforcement measures based on political or ideological beliefs, a wave of terrorism prosecutions against left-wing protesters has begun.

The Trump administration’s global campaign against ‘radical left terrorism’ is built on a national security memo without congressional approval
Environment|Health|Sports|World

Will smoke smother out the World Cup final? Here’s the forecast

Will smoke smother out the World Cup final? Here’s the forecast

Will smoke smother out the World Cup final? Here’s the forecast
Economy|Environment|Science|World

Latin American governments prepare for El Nino as drought, floods and heat loom

Governments across Latin America are stepping up preparations as El Nino strengthens across the Pacific, raising concerns about drought, extreme heat, flooding and wildfire risk

Latin American governments prepare for El Nino as drought, floods and heat loom
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Alphabet, Intel results in focus for AI trade as US earnings rev up

U.S. corporate earnings season gathers steam in the coming week as Alphabet and Intel are set to offer updates that could sway the market-leading AI

Alphabet, Intel results in focus for AI trade as US earnings rev up
Environment|Health|Science|World

Wildfire smoke is driving terrible air quality as new wildfire plumes arrive from Canada

Wildfire smoke is driving terrible air quality as new wildfire plumes arrive from Canada

Wildfire smoke is driving terrible air quality as new wildfire plumes arrive from Canada
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Indonesia central bank says it is monitoring banking liquidity

Indonesia's central bank on Friday said it was monitoring the distribution of liquidity in banks to ensure lenders have a liquidity level that supports stability as well

Indonesia central bank says it is monitoring banking liquidity
Business|Health|Science|World

Aid group says seven Americans quarantining at Kenya Ebola facility after US travel ban

Seven American aid workers who had been in Congo to fight the Ebola outbreak are quarantining at a new isolation facility in Kenya after the U.S.

Aid group says seven Americans quarantining at Kenya Ebola facility after US travel ban
Health|Science|World

Transport of dead bodies within Congo risks further Ebola spread, UN agency warns

The transport of Ebola victims' bodies between different areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo, often for funerals in their home communities,

Transport of dead bodies within Congo risks further Ebola spread, UN agency warns
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Hungary channels water to protect UNESCO bird haven amid drought

Hungarian authorities have been channeling water into a vast area within the country's Hortobagy National

Hungary channels water to protect UNESCO bird haven amid drought
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World Cup beer sales are hopping. Brewers hope the stout demand outlasts the tournament

The World Cup has been a bonanza for beer in the United States

World Cup beer sales are hopping. Brewers hope the stout demand outlasts the tournament
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Russian courts target two outspoken critics of war in Ukraine

Russian authorities have detained a blogger who criticised President Vladimir Putin and the war in Ukraine and fined an anti-war politician, as Moscow sends a

Russian courts target two outspoken critics of war in Ukraine
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Truist's quarterly profit rises on strength in investment banking and trading

Truist Financial reported a higher quarterly profit on Friday, as a rebound in capital markets activity helped boost earnings from investment banking, while volatility fueled

Truist's quarterly profit rises on strength in investment banking and trading
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Brazil unveils credit package for rural sector hit by U.S. tariffs 

Brazil's government has authorized nearly 13.3 billion reais ($2.6 billion) in extraordinary credit for rural development programs, debt-refinancing initiatives, and

Brazil unveils credit package for rural sector hit by U.S. tariffs 
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Soccer-Spain's Sanchez to attend World Cup final alongside Trump amid tensions

Spain's Pedro Sanchez and U.S.

Soccer-Spain's Sanchez to attend World Cup final alongside Trump amid tensions
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Rubio expected to discuss Trump-Xi summit in Asia meetings

U.S.

Rubio expected to discuss Trump-Xi summit in Asia meetings
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Chinese airlines order 95 Airbus jets with list price of $17.8 billion to expand fleets

Three Chinese airlines will buy a combined 95 Airbus aircraft for a total list price of about $17.8 billion, as carriers in the world's second-largest

Chinese airlines order 95 Airbus jets with list price of $17.8 billion to expand fleets
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Andy Burnham bets political future on remaking Britain's centralised state

Andy Burnham, Britain's next prime minister, is staking his premiership on a goal that has eluded most British

Andy Burnham bets political future on remaking Britain's centralised state
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Andy Burnham will be Britain’s seventh leader in a decade. Can he buck the trend?

Andy Burnham will be Britain’s seventh leader in a decade. Can he buck the trend?

Andy Burnham will be Britain’s seventh leader in a decade. Can he buck the trend?
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He died in Venezuela’s earthquakes a day after the US deported him. Now his mother is seeking justice

He died in Venezuela’s earthquakes a day after the US deported him. Now his mother is seeking justice

He died in Venezuela’s earthquakes a day after the US deported him. Now his mother is seeking justice
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Netanyahu buys political loyalty with controversial legislation ahead of election

Netanyahu buys political loyalty with controversial legislation ahead of election

Netanyahu buys political loyalty with controversial legislation ahead of election
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Slovenian Slavko Vinčić to referee World Cup final as FIFA picks a European for Argentina-Spain game

The World Cup final between Argentina and Spain will be refereed Sunday by Slavko Vinčić of Slovenia

Slovenian Slavko Vinčić to referee World Cup final as FIFA picks a European for Argentina-Spain game
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Iranians suffer new uncertainty and anxiety as US steps up attacks

A new wave of U.S. attacks on Iran has plunged Iranians back into deep uncertainty and anxiety after a period of relative calm while a shaky ceasefire

Iranians suffer new uncertainty and anxiety as US steps up attacks
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US companies face rise in cyber attacks

Companies worldwide are grappling with a surge in AI-driven cyberattacks and ransomware that steal sensitive data and disrupt operations.

US companies face rise in cyber attacks
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Tech selloff weighs on European shares ahead of ECB meeting next week

A global rout in tech stocks dragged Europe's equity benchmark slightly lower on Friday, leaving investors on edge as they

Tech selloff weighs on European shares ahead of ECB meeting next week
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Global equity funds draw inflows for the eighth week on earnings optimism

Global equity funds attracted inflows for an eighth consecutive week through July 15, as investor risk appetite was lifted by a strong start to the earnings season and cooler U.S.

Global equity funds draw inflows for the eighth week on earnings optimism
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Ukraine fights under an interim defense chief after Zelenskyy's contested government shake-up

Ukraine is navigating a leadership shake-up amid its ongoing war with Russia

Ukraine fights under an interim defense chief after Zelenskyy's contested government shake-up
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Japan enshrines male-only succession for the shrinking imperial family

Japan’s parliament has enacted a historic revision to the 19th-century Imperial House Law by insisting only paternal-lineage males can become emperor

Japan enshrines male-only succession for the shrinking imperial family
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US says it is 'deeply concerned' by PNG closure of Taiwan office

The United States is "deeply concerned" by reports that Papua New Guinea has ordered the closure of Taiwan's representative office in the country, the State Department said

US says it is 'deeply concerned' by PNG closure of Taiwan office
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Japan's ruling party warns about suspected collusion between activist investors and private equity

Japan's ruling party raised concerns on Friday over suspected collusion between activist investors and buyout funds in take-private deals

Japan's ruling party warns about suspected collusion between activist investors and private equity
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Iran strikes eastern Syria, in first such attack during current war

Iran struck eastern Syria on Friday, Iranian state media and a Syrian military source said, in the first known attack by Tehran on Syrian territory since a regional war

Iran strikes eastern Syria, in first such attack during current war
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Burberry's Europe sales hit by Iran war while US and China grow

Burberry said conflict in the Middle East was hurting tourist spending in Europe, sending the British luxury brand's shares down more than 6% on Friday even

Burberry's Europe sales hit by Iran war while US and China grow
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Polish president vetoes bills that would have improved rights of same-sex couples

Poland's president vetoed two bills on Friday that would have introduced "cohabitation contracts" for couples living together, dealing a blow to same-sex couples in one of

Polish president vetoes bills that would have improved rights of same-sex couples
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Volvo Cars sees stronger second half despite steep China decline, rising costs

Volvo Cars on Friday forecast that profits would recover in the second half, even as the Swedish carmaker warned of rising key raw material costs and an

Volvo Cars sees stronger second half despite steep China decline, rising costs
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Airlines resume some Middle East flights but disruption continues

More airlines are restoring flights to parts of the Middle East after the conflict that followed U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, but some carriers

Airlines resume some Middle East flights but disruption continues
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China warns of reciprocal countermeasures after US shortens foreign journalist visas

The Trump administration is drastically shortening visas for foreign journalists in the U.S. The new rule announced by the Department of Homeland Security limits visas to 240 days, down from up to five years

China warns of reciprocal countermeasures after US shortens foreign journalist visas
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Wars shift focus from jets to weapons at giant Farnborough Airshow

Spiralling security risks are expected to push defence to the forefront of Britain's Farnborough Airshow

Wars shift focus from jets to weapons at giant Farnborough Airshow
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Pakistan cargo crash families push for international help to find black boxes

Relatives of the five crew members aboard a Boeing 737 cargo plane that crashed into the Arabian Sea off Pakistan last week are urging an

Pakistan cargo crash families push for international help to find black boxes
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Chipotle is entering the land of the taco. Will Mexicans bite?

With balloons, confetti and optimism, U.S.-based Cal-Mex food chain Chipotle on Thursday opened its first restaurant in the country,

Chipotle is entering the land of the taco. Will Mexicans bite?
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Japan PM vows to pursue steps to encourage domestic investment by GPIF

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Friday the government will pursue steps that encourage investment in domestic financial assets by households

Japan PM vows to pursue steps to encourage domestic investment by GPIF
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China calls US visa regulations 'discriminatory', threatens countermeasures

China on Friday urged the United States to withdraw its new "discriminatory" visa regulations and said it reserves the right to take reciprocal countermeasures.

China calls US visa regulations 'discriminatory', threatens countermeasures
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How Korean stocks turned from trusty bellwether to AI frenzy

Billions of dollars in leveraged bets on South Korea's AI darlings have warped a stock market once revered as a

How Korean stocks turned from trusty bellwether to AI frenzy
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China's Xi calls for more global efforts to guide AI, chides US for its curbs on tech sharing

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for more global cooperation in the development and governance of artificial intelligence, while promising support for other countries

China's Xi calls for more global efforts to guide AI, chides US for its curbs on tech sharing
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Among AI crowd, some investors position for slower hyperscaler spending growth

The parabolic rally in AI chipmakers has run into turbulence amid concern about valuations and the sustainability of their bumper revenues, with some

Among AI crowd, some investors position for slower hyperscaler spending growth
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DOJ says man charged over Philadelphia mosque fire

The U.S. Department of Justice said on Thursday a man was charged with arson in relation to a fire last week at a mosque in Philadelphia. 

DOJ says man charged over Philadelphia mosque fire
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Israel's parliament dissolves ahead of Oct. 27 elections

Israel's parliament has dissolved after passing a series of controversial bills in marathon sessions in its last few days

Israel's parliament dissolves ahead of Oct. 27 elections
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JERA begins study on US listing as it steps up overseas expansion, sources say

JERA, Japan's biggest power generator, has begun a feasibility study for a U.S. listing as it explores means of expanding overseas and

JERA begins study on US listing as it steps up overseas expansion, sources say
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China's Moonshot unveils world's largest open AI model, closing in on US rivals

Chinese AI startup Moonshot on Friday unveiled Kimi K3, a 2.8 trillion-parameter model that it said is the world's largest open-weight AI system and

China's Moonshot unveils world's largest open AI model, closing in on US rivals
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Saab profit beats forecast as defence boom spurs surge in orders

Swedish defence and aerospace group Saab reported a bigger-than-expected rise in operating earnings for the second quarter on Friday as booming demand

Saab profit beats forecast as defence boom spurs surge in orders
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China's oil imports have plunged during the Iran war. How much will they recover?

For five years, China imported an average of 11.5 million barrels of oil per day. Since April, it has averaged just 8 million bpd.

China's oil imports have plunged during the Iran war. How much will they recover?
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Xi pitches China as leader of new global AI order, challenging US dominance

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday cast Beijing as the champion of a new global AI order, using China's

Xi pitches China as leader of new global AI order, challenging US dominance