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Hurricane Genevieve moves through the Pacific off Mexico, but no direct threat to land is forecast

Tropical Storm Genevieve has strengthened into a hurricane in the Pacific Ocean southwest of Mexico

Hurricane Genevieve moves through the Pacific off Mexico, but no direct threat to land is forecast
Arts|Environment|Science|World

Whale 'supergroups' show numbers are rebounding from hunting. But Iran war holds dangers for them

A renowned wildlife photographer says he and his wife documented the rare sight of around 300 humpback whales coming together off the coast of South Africa in what's known as a whale “supergroup.”

Whale 'supergroups' show numbers are rebounding from hunting. But Iran war holds dangers for them
Crime|Sports|Technology|Travel|US|World

Seattle police are searching for two men who parachuted from the Space Needle

Police say two men climbed over the glass wall of Seattle’s iconic Space Needle on Friday, flipped over the edge and parachuted down from the 605-foot structure

Seattle police are searching for two men who parachuted from the Space Needle
Australia|Economy|Political|World

Australia to raise concerns over new tariffs with Trump, PM Albanese says

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday he would seek to raise the issue of tariffs with U.S.

Australia to raise concerns over new tariffs with Trump, PM Albanese says
Crime|Europe|World

Police identify Islamist as suspect in Berlin Pride attack, seeking his arrest

A suspected perpetrator of the apparent car attack on Pride celebrations in Berlin on Saturday night has been identified as a member of the city's "Islamist scene" but he

Police identify Islamist as suspect in Berlin Pride attack, seeking his arrest
Economy|Political|World

Iran war spreads to Red Sea and Caspian, Gulf quiet as US forgoes strikes

The Iran war broadened over the weekend despite a pause in U.S. strikes, as Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis attacked Saudi

Iran war spreads to Red Sea and Caspian, Gulf quiet as US forgoes strikes
Americas|Europe|Sports|US|World

Athletics-Hiltz wins US championships 1,500m title once again

Nikki Hiltz survived a three-way sprint finish to win a fourth successive outdoor U.S. national

Athletics-Hiltz wins US championships 1,500m title once again
Americas|Environment|Health|US|World

Oregon fire looms near town as fourth firefighter dies weeks after Colorado blaze

Dry, windy weather is fueling a big wildfire a few miles north of Sisters, Oregon

Oregon fire looms near town as fourth firefighter dies weeks after Colorado blaze
Crime|Europe|World

Berlin Pride parade called off after car hits crowds, police say

A car drove into a crowd near Berlin's Pride celebrations on Saturday evening, injuring several people, Berlin police said.

Berlin Pride parade called off after car hits crowds, police say
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World

Flavio Bolsonaro launches Brazil presidential campaign, touts support from Milei, Netanyahu

Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, eldest son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, on Saturday formally launched his bid to challenge President Luiz

Flavio Bolsonaro launches Brazil presidential campaign, touts support from Milei, Netanyahu
Election|US|World

US appeals court rules Trump cannot implement mail-in voting order

A federal appeals court on Saturday declined to allow U.S.

US appeals court rules Trump cannot implement mail-in voting order
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|World

Iran-backed Houthis fire missiles at Saudi Arabia in response to airstrikes in Yemen

Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels say they fired missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia in response to Saudi airstrikes on Yemen's strategic Red Sea city of Hodeida

Iran-backed Houthis fire missiles at Saudi Arabia in response to airstrikes in Yemen
Education|Health|Science|US|World

Dr. Paul Offit: 'No,' the US cannot still claim to have measles elimination status

Dr. Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, joins CNN's Brianna Keilar on measles cases in the US reaching a 35-year high, with a second record-breaking year in a row. Health officials will meet in November to discuss whether the US can still claim to have measles elimination status.

Dr. Paul Offit: 'No,' the US cannot still claim to have measles elimination status
Crime|Environment|Europe|World

France and Spain battle wildfires as more than 250,000 people are forced to flee homes

France is using a massive cargo aircraft to dump flame retardants on a wildfire near the wine country city of Bordeaux

France and Spain battle wildfires as more than 250,000 people are forced to flee homes
Crime|World

Twelve dead in attack on holiday camp in Russian-held part of Ukraine, officials say

Twelve people were killed, including five children, in an overnight drone attack on a holiday camp in a Russian-held part of Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region, Russian-installed local

Twelve dead in attack on holiday camp in Russian-held part of Ukraine, officials say
Europe|World

Iran says Ukrainian attack on vessel in Caspian Sea killed sailor

Iran's Foreign Ministry condemned on Saturday a Ukrainian attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea, saying it resulted in an explosion that killed one sailor and

Iran says Ukrainian attack on vessel in Caspian Sea killed sailor
Business|Economy|Political|World

Houthis fire on Saudi oil sites; no US strike on Iran for first time in two weeks

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi militants fired on Saudi oil installations in two ports on the Red Sea coast on Saturday, but

Houthis fire on Saudi oil sites; no US strike on Iran for first time in two weeks
Environment|Health|Science|US|World

Heat dome expands across the central United States, creating dangerous conditions for millions

A heat dome is set to expand across much of the central United States, pushing temperatures above 100 degrees from Dallas to North Dakota

Heat dome expands across the central United States, creating dangerous conditions for millions
Business|Economy|Education|Technology|World

India's Instagram Gen Z dents Modi's aura ahead of key state polls

By Krishna N.

India's Instagram Gen Z dents Modi's aura ahead of key state polls
Political|World

Speaking alongside Putin, Kazakh president calls for freeze of Ukraine war

Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said on Saturday that a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine might be reached if the sides froze the conflict and resumed

Speaking alongside Putin, Kazakh president calls for freeze of Ukraine war
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy: Russia wants to bring in 30,000 North Korean troops to conflict

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday that Russia wanted to bring in 30,000 North Korean troops to take part in its more than four-year-old conflict and was

Ukraine's Zelenskiy: Russia wants to bring in 30,000 North Korean troops to conflict
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Maine Democratic delegates choose Troy Jackson as new nominee to face US Sen. Susan Collins

Former state lawmaker and logger Troy Jackson has secured the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Maine

Maine Democratic delegates choose Troy Jackson as new nominee to face US Sen. Susan Collins
Economy|Election|Political|World

Brazil's Flávio Bolsonaro secures presidential bid despite challenges

Brazilian senator Flávio Bolsonaro has been confirmed as the presidential candidate for his father's Liberal Party

Brazil's Flávio Bolsonaro secures presidential bid despite challenges
Africa|Health|Science|World

More health workers strike as Ebola cases in Congo near 3,000, including over 1,300 deaths

Health workers at an Ebola treatment center in eastern Congo have gone on strike over payment issues, disrupting patient care

More health workers strike as Ebola cases in Congo near 3,000, including over 1,300 deaths
Business|Technology|World

DeepSeek tells prospective investors of funding pause, Bloomberg News reports

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has told prospective investors in its second fundraising round that it is suspending the deal for now, Bloomberg News reported on Saturday, citing

DeepSeek tells prospective investors of funding pause, Bloomberg News reports
Election|World

Brazil officials say visa requests denied to Trump officials ahead of election

Brazil has denied visa requests for two officials in U.S.

Brazil officials say visa requests denied to Trump officials ahead of election
Environment|Science|Travel|World

Georgia's Okefenokee Swamp among new additions to join UNESCO's World Heritage List

The Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia, an ornate 13th-century Buddhist temple in Thailand and tidal flats in western South Korea were among several sites added to the World Heritage List on Saturday at a U.N. committee meeting in South Korea

Georgia's Okefenokee Swamp among new additions to join UNESCO's World Heritage List
Environment|Europe|Health|World

Wildfires force evacuations outside Bordeaux as Spanish blazes cause first death

Wildfires on the coast of southwestern France moved inland towards Bordeaux on Saturday, forcing the

Wildfires force evacuations outside Bordeaux as Spanish blazes cause first death
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Israel detains over 70 suspects following deadly violence in the West Bank

Israel's military says it has detained over 70 suspects across the occupied West Bank following violence that left two Israeli soldiers and four Palestinian villagers dead there

Israel detains over 70 suspects following deadly violence in the West Bank
Business|Economy|World

Small businesses file lawsuits against Trump's new sweeping tariffs

Trump’s tariffs are headed to court — again

Small businesses file lawsuits against Trump's new sweeping tariffs
Economy|Environment|Health|World

Disappointment and fear as tens of thousands people evacuate French wildfires

When raging wildfires threatened Mohammed Laabar's hometown in southwestern France on Friday, he and his wife gathered their three-year-old son,

Disappointment and fear as tens of thousands people evacuate French wildfires
Education|Political|World

India’s education minister resigns after days of ‘Cockroach’ youth protests over exam paper leaks

India’s education minister resigns after days of ‘Cockroach’ youth protests over exam paper leaks

India’s education minister resigns after days of ‘Cockroach’ youth protests over exam paper leaks
Europe|World

Latest Russian and Ukrainian attacks kill a total of 15 people, officials say

Ukrainian forces attacked holiday camps in the partly Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia region, killing 12 people, including four children

Latest Russian and Ukrainian attacks kill a total of 15 people, officials say
Entertainment|Political|World

Trump returns to correspondents' dinner for a rambling, insult-filled speech 3 months after shooting

President Donald Trump has returned to the stage of the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Association dinner

Trump returns to correspondents' dinner for a rambling, insult-filled speech 3 months after shooting
Arts|Europe|Interview|World

After being ‘bamboozled by Russian propaganda,’ Laura Loomer says she’s all in for Ukraine

After being ‘bamboozled by Russian propaganda,’ Laura Loomer says she’s all in for Ukraine

After being ‘bamboozled by Russian propaganda,’ Laura Loomer says she’s all in for Ukraine
Asia|Business|Economy|Education|Political|World

India youth protesters agree to end protests after talks with government

India's youth protesters have agreed to end their demonstration, a spokesperson of the 'cockroach' movement told reporters after talks with the government on Saturday.

India youth protesters agree to end protests after talks with government
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Israeli troops round up Palestinians in West Bank village after shootout involving settlers

Israeli forces arrested dozens of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank on Saturday, after at least four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers were killed

Israeli troops round up Palestinians in West Bank village after shootout involving settlers
Business|Economy|Sports|Technology|World

Drone threat in Russia's Yekaterinburg disrupts Wildberries operations and athletics championships

A drone threat prompted leading Russian online retailer Wildberries to evacuate its logistics hub on Saturday in the city of Yekaterinburg, where the national

Drone threat in Russia's Yekaterinburg disrupts Wildberries operations and athletics championships
Asia|Crime|Education|Political|World

What started India's 'cockroach' protests that forced education minister to quit?

India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan quit on Saturday after days of sustained public protests demanding his resignation for examination paper

What started India's 'cockroach' protests that forced education minister to quit?
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Political|World

How the lighthearted social media trend of 'teen takeovers' took a serious turn

A growing trend called “teen takeovers” where scores of young people converge on small areas have raised safety concerns in cities across the United States, and prompted officials to develop strategies to control the trend

How the lighthearted social media trend of 'teen takeovers' took a serious turn
Economy|Political|World

Houthis fire on Saudi Red Sea oil sites

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi militants fired on Saudi oil installations in two ports on the Red Sea coast on

Houthis fire on Saudi Red Sea oil sites
Education|Political|World

Modi's education minister quits as jubilant Indian youth protesters claim victory, end protest

Indian youth protesters called off weeks of demonstrations and celebrated in the streets on Saturday after the

Modi's education minister quits as jubilant Indian youth protesters claim victory, end protest
Asia|Business|Economy|World

India to keep engaging with US on trade deal after new tariff measures

India said on Saturday it would continue engaging with the United States to conclude a bilateral trade agreement, after Washington imposed a 10% tariff

India to keep engaging with US on trade deal after new tariff measures
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

How to run for reelection in a messy Congress? It's not easy

House leaders are sending lawmakers home for the August recess after one of the rockiest sessions in recent memory to campaign for reelection

How to run for reelection in a messy Congress? It's not easy
Education|World

India’s 'Cockroach' movement ends protests after education minister resigns

India’s “Cockroach” movement has called off weeks of protests, saying the government has accepted all of its demands

India’s 'Cockroach' movement ends protests after education minister resigns
Europe|Travel|World

The global battle for Italian citizenship rights just got a potential lifeline

The global battle for Italian citizenship rights just got a potential lifeline

The global battle for Italian citizenship rights just got a potential lifeline
Asia|Education|Health|Political|World

'The fear killed her': How an exam scandal in India sparked a student uprising

The prospect of retaking one of India's most competitive exams was so daunting for 19-year-old Sheikh

'The fear killed her': How an exam scandal in India sparked a student uprising
Business|Economy|Political|World

This wave of Trump tariffs is likely here to stay; more are coming

U.S.

This wave of Trump tariffs is likely here to stay; more are coming
Environment|Europe|World

High winds could make fighting Spanish wildfires harder, officials say

Winds will pick up in Spain on Saturday, with gusts of up to 60 kph (38 mph), complicating the fight against out-of-control wildfires west of Madrid, the Interior Ministry

High winds could make fighting Spanish wildfires harder, officials say
Arts|MidEast|Political|Travel|World

Palestinians hope UNESCO designation halts Israeli push at West Bank site

Palestinian officials welcomed UNESCO's designation of Sebastia in the occupied West Bank as a World Heritage site, hoping it will prevent

Palestinians hope UNESCO designation halts Israeli push at West Bank site
Business|Lifestyle|Technology|Travel|World

The world’s longest flight is put to the test

The world’s longest flight is put to the test

The world’s longest flight is put to the test
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

For years, the US went after Mexico’s drug lords. Now it’s looking at the politicians

For years, the US went after Mexico’s drug lords. Now it’s looking at the politicians

For years, the US went after Mexico’s drug lords. Now it’s looking at the politicians
Crime|Europe|Political|World

The ICC looks ahead after the ouster of its chief prosecutor

Supporters of the International Criminal Court are trying to chart a course forward following the removal of the global institution’s chief prosecutor over allegations of sexual misconduct

The ICC looks ahead after the ouster of its chief prosecutor
Business|Economy|Finance|Food|Health|Stock Markets|US|World

The 'rockets and feathers' effect: Inflation eases but grocery bills do not

Economics has a term for what U.S. grocery prices have done in recent years

The 'rockets and feathers' effect: Inflation eases but grocery bills do not
Business|Economy|World

Kuwait's KPC signs $16 billion lease and leaseback deal for oil pipeline network

Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) has signed a $16 billion deal to lease and lease back its crude oil pipeline network with a

Kuwait's KPC signs $16 billion lease and leaseback deal for oil pipeline network
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Samsung Elec, SK Group seal $950 billion deals as South Korea hosts AI powers

By Max A.

Samsung Elec, SK Group seal $950 billion deals as South Korea hosts AI powers
Political|World

Guterres meets Syria's Sharaa on first visit to Damascus by UN chief in 17 years

U.N.

Guterres meets Syria's Sharaa on first visit to Damascus by UN chief in 17 years
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Political|Technology|World

India's 'Cockroach' protests take on Modi with unlikely weapons: Sharp, irreverent humor and memes

India’s young protesters are taking on Prime Minister Narendra Modi with humor as much as street demonstrations, flooding social media with memes, parody videos and jokes while thousands rally across the country

India's 'Cockroach' protests take on Modi with unlikely weapons: Sharp, irreverent humor and memes
Europe|World

Italy defence minister offers ousted Ukraine counterpart Fedorov adviser role

Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said he has offered Mykhailo Fedorov, recently sacked as Ukraine's defence minister, a role as an adviser in Italy.

Italy defence minister offers ousted Ukraine counterpart Fedorov adviser role
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Japan's monkey sensation Punch gets thousands of birthday messages as he turns 1 on Sunday

Punch, the orphaned monkey at a Japanese zoo that stole many people’s hearts by clinging to an orangutan plushie, is marking his first birthday Sunday

Japan's monkey sensation Punch gets thousands of birthday messages as he turns 1 on Sunday
Environment|Science|Technology|World

What’s horned, fluffy, and ethically dubious? Yak clones

What’s horned, fluffy, and ethically dubious? Yak clones

What’s horned, fluffy, and ethically dubious? Yak clones
Crime|World

Trump mixes jokes with barbs at press freedom dinner

President Donald Trump took aim at the press with humor and barbs at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on Friday,

Trump mixes jokes with barbs at press freedom dinner
Political|US|World

Trump says Israeli PM Netanyahu will visit US next week

President Donald Trump said on Friday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit the U.S. next week.

Trump says Israeli PM Netanyahu will visit US next week
Europe|World

Ukraine is still fortifying its border with Belarus years after Russia invaded from there

Ukraine is still fortifying its border with Belarus more than four years after Russia used the country to launch its assault on Kyiv

Ukraine is still fortifying its border with Belarus years after Russia invaded from there
Environment|World

Oregon firefighters brace for windy and hot weather as they battle dozens of blazes

Firefighters in Oregon are battling dozens of blazes with windy and dry conditions expected Friday and Saturday

Oregon firefighters brace for windy and hot weather as they battle dozens of blazes
Environment|Europe|World

More than 200,000 people flee raging wildfires in France and Spain, some escaping by boat

Massive forest fires are raging out of control in southwestern France and central Spain, forcing authorities to evacuate around 200,000 people

More than 200,000 people flee raging wildfires in France and Spain, some escaping by boat
Health|Science|World

US measles cases hit 35-year high as vaccinations decline

The United States has confirmed 2,318 measles infections this year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday,

US measles cases hit 35-year high as vaccinations decline
Science|Technology|World

SpaceX launches Starship on another test flight, this time with the most advanced Starlinks

SpaceX’s Starship rocket has blasted off on another test flight, this time carrying 20 of the most advanced Starlinks

SpaceX launches Starship on another test flight, this time with the most advanced Starlinks
Crime|Europe|Political|US|World

NYC stabbings suspect arrested on hate crime charges in both attacks

A suspect in two stabbings on New York City streets has been arrested on attempted murder and other charges

NYC stabbings suspect arrested on hate crime charges in both attacks
Business|Economy|Environment|World

US says it will lift ban on imports of Mexican cattle

The U.S.

US says it will lift ban on imports of Mexican cattle
Crime|US|World

Substance in Houston ICE shooting van was not drugs, district attorney’s office says testing confirms

Substance in Houston ICE shooting van was not drugs, district attorney’s office says testing confirms

Substance in Houston ICE shooting van was not drugs, district attorney’s office says testing confirms
Political|World

US military says it fired on another merchant vessel trying to breach its blockade of Iranian ports

The U.S. military says it has fired on a merchant vessel attempting to breach its blockade of Iranian ports, while Iran targeted American strongholds around the Persian Gulf

US military says it fired on another merchant vessel trying to breach its blockade of Iranian ports
Political|US|World

Trump says US and Iran are talking, but Tehran is not yet ready for deal

President Donald Trump said on Friday that the United States and Iran were in talks to negotiate an end to their conflict, but repeated that Tehran was not yet ready

Trump says US and Iran are talking, but Tehran is not yet ready for deal
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump says he won't proceed with nuclear deal unless Saudis join Abraham Accords

President Donald Trump on Friday said he would not go forward with a civil nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia unless the Saudis agreed

Trump says he won't proceed with nuclear deal unless Saudis join Abraham Accords
Crime|Europe|Political|World

International Criminal Court members dismiss prosecutor Khan over sexual misconduct allegation

Member states of the International Criminal Court voted to dismiss prosecutor Karim Khan for serious misconduct, the ICC said on Friday.

International Criminal Court members dismiss prosecutor Khan over sexual misconduct allegation
Arts|World

Trump orders signs outside history museum to correct what he calls 'inaccurate information'

President Donald Trump directed federal officials on Friday to install signs outside the Smithsonian's flagship National Museum of American History to

Trump orders signs outside history museum to correct what he calls 'inaccurate information'
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Its AI agent spent days hacking a company, but sources say OpenAI did not notice for a week

The OpenAI agent that broke into tech firm Hugging Face went on a dayslong hacking spree that OpenAI

Its AI agent spent days hacking a company, but sources say OpenAI did not notice for a week
Political|Technology|World

Zelenskiy says US, Ukraine moving forward on joint drone production

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in an interview broadcast on Friday that cooperation between Kyiv and Washington on drones would include a U.S. factory to produce the unmanned

Zelenskiy says US, Ukraine moving forward on joint drone production
Business|Economy|Political|World

Appeals court rejects Trump bid to halt $100,000 H-1B visa fee ruling

A federal appeals court on Friday rejected a bid by U.S.

Appeals court rejects Trump bid to halt $100,000 H-1B visa fee ruling
Business|Economy|Political|World

The Latest: Trump says US will investigate EU trade practices for ‘unethical’ fines on Google

President Donald Trump says the U.S. will open a formal investigation into the European Union’s trade practices

The Latest: Trump says US will investigate EU trade practices for ‘unethical’ fines on Google
Environment|Science|World

Bertha’s gone, but its moisture isn’t. Southeast remains on alert for flash floods

Bertha’s gone, but its moisture isn’t. Southeast remains on alert for flash floods

Bertha’s gone, but its moisture isn’t. Southeast remains on alert for flash floods
World

ICC chief prosecutor removed from post over sexual misconduct allegations

The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has been removed from office

ICC chief prosecutor removed from post over sexual misconduct allegations
Crime|Europe|Political|World

ICC member states vote to dismiss chief prosecutor Khan

ICC member states vote to dismiss chief prosecutor Khan

ICC member states vote to dismiss chief prosecutor Khan
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Gabon opposition leader jailed for political reasons, his lawyers say

Gabon's main opposition leader, Alain Claude Bilie By Nze, has been in jail for more than three months after the government resurrected an 18-year-old private financial

Gabon opposition leader jailed for political reasons, his lawyers say
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Venezuela notifies UN of withdrawal from ICC, alleging 'bias'

Venezuela's foreign minister said on Friday the country has formally notified the United Nations of its "irrevocable" decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court,

Venezuela notifies UN of withdrawal from ICC, alleging 'bias'
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Trump says US to launch EU probe over 'illegal' Google fine

U.S.

Trump says US to launch EU probe over 'illegal' Google fine
Business|Economy|Political|World

Brazil eases spending curb despite revenue shortfall from dividend tax

The Brazilian government on Friday reduced by 5.7 billion reais ($1.12 billion) a spending curb needed to comply with its fiscal framework due to lower

Brazil eases spending curb despite revenue shortfall from dividend tax
Election|US|World

Democrats pick South Carolina to open 2028 nomination race, underscoring Black voters' role

South Carolina is poised to remain the Democrats' first presidential primary state over Nevada after a vote by a powerful party committee on Friday, a

Democrats pick South Carolina to open 2028 nomination race, underscoring Black voters' role
Election|Political|US|World

Trump says Venezuela is not ready for elections, but has made progress

U.S.

Trump says Venezuela is not ready for elections, but has made progress
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Barclays sees upside risks to 2026 Brent price view given Strait of Hormuz impasse

Barclays said on Friday that risks to its oil price forecasts are skewed higher depending on how long the "impasse" over the Strait of Hormuz lasts.

Barclays sees upside risks to 2026 Brent price view given Strait of Hormuz impasse
Americas|Business|Economy|World

Brazil says 16.5% of exports face combined US duties of 37.5%

Brazil estimates that newly announced U.S. tariffs will affect 23.1% of its exports, according to a government statement released on Friday.

Brazil says 16.5% of exports face combined US duties of 37.5%
Business|Crime|MidEast|World

Saudi vessel sustains minor hull damage after Red Sea attack, state news agency says

A Saudi vessel, NCC MASA, sustained minor hull damage after it was attacked while sailing in the Red Sea on Friday, Saudi state news agency SPA reported, citing an official source

Saudi vessel sustains minor hull damage after Red Sea attack, state news agency says
Business|Health|Science|World

US FDA widens investigation into cyclosporiasis cases to four more states

The U.S.

US FDA widens investigation into cyclosporiasis cases to four more states
Crime|Education|US|World

Investigators reveal new details of school shooting after guilty plea, emotional victim statements

Investigators reveal new details of school shooting after guilty plea, emotional victim statements

Investigators reveal new details of school shooting after guilty plea, emotional victim statements
Business|Health|Science|World

Salmonella outbreak tied to eggs has sickened 98 people since November

Federal health officials report that nearly 100 people in 17 states have been sickened in a salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs

Salmonella outbreak tied to eggs has sickened 98 people since November
Crime|Europe|Political|World

UN assembly approves mandate extension for rights chief, despite US warning

The U.N. General Assembly on Friday voted overwhelmingly to extend the term of U.N.

UN assembly approves mandate extension for rights chief, despite US warning
Crime|Europe|World

Russian missile strike kills 10 at Ukrainian defence event

A Russian ballistic missile strike on Friday in Ukraine's Kyiv region killed 10 people and injured close to 100 at the site of a defence industry event that President Volodymyr

Russian missile strike kills 10 at Ukrainian defence event
Crime|Political|US|World

Attorney for family of man killed by Madison police says the officer should be criminally charged

An attorney for the family of a man who was shot and killed by Madison police says Corey Ruiz’s death was unjustified, and the officer should be criminally charged

Attorney for family of man killed by Madison police says the officer should be criminally charged
Europe|Political|World

Ukrainians back ousted defence minister as political crisis brews

Protesters in Kyiv on Friday announced an open-ended rally demanding that President Volodymyr Zelenskiy reappoint ousted defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov

Ukrainians back ousted defence minister as political crisis brews
Crime|Education|Lifestyle|World

Death of Black teen Nolan Wells to go to Mississippi grand jury

A grand jury in Mississippi will review the circumstances around the death of Nolan Wells before the evidence is made public in the case of the Black teenager whose

Death of Black teen Nolan Wells to go to Mississippi grand jury
Environment|Europe|World

Tens of thousands flee fires in France, blazes merge outside Madrid

Tens of thousands of people fled wildfires in southwest France by car and boat on Friday, and

Tens of thousands flee fires in France, blazes merge outside Madrid
Asia|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

UN human rights chief wins second term despite opposition from US, Israel and Russia

U.N. human rights chief Volker Türk won a second term Friday despite opposition from the United States, Russia and Israel to keep him in one of the most controversial United Nations posts for four more years

UN human rights chief wins second term despite opposition from US, Israel and Russia
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Sons of man shot and killed by ICE in Houston demand accountability at congressional hearing

Two sons of a man shot by immigration officers in Houston have told members of Congress about the horror and confusion of learning their father had been killed

Sons of man shot and killed by ICE in Houston demand accountability at congressional hearing
Business|Science|Technology|World

Nvidia, Microsoft and other tech giants back open-source AI models 

Nvidia, Microsoft and other tech heavyweights made a public case to lawmakers on Friday in favor of open-source AI models, wading into a debate

Nvidia, Microsoft and other tech giants back open-source AI models 
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump says he trusts Russia and China's leaders not to enable Iran

U.S.

Trump says he trusts Russia and China's leaders not to enable Iran
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Private credit roundup: Insurers step up as liquidity pressures build

Insurers and large institutions are preparing to put more money into private credit markets, a survey showed, even as wealthy investors turn cautious about the illiquidity and

Private credit roundup: Insurers step up as liquidity pressures build
Business|Political|Sports|World

Soccer-IOC rejects human rights group complaint against Infantino over Trump support

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has rejected a complaint by human rights group FairSquare against FIFA President Gianni Infantino, saying the matter fell outside the

Soccer-IOC rejects human rights group complaint against Infantino over Trump support
Crime|Political|World

ICC members dismiss prosecutor Karim Khan, diplomatic sources say

Member states of the International Criminal Court on Friday voted to dismiss Karim Khan as prosecutor following allegations of sexual misconduct, two diplomatic sources 

ICC members dismiss prosecutor Karim Khan, diplomatic sources say
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|World

Canada marks Gordie Howe bridge opening without US after trade war deepens

Canada marked the opening of a bridge connecting Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, Michigan, on Friday in a quiet celebration without U.S. officials after a

Canada marks Gordie Howe bridge opening without US after trade war deepens
Business|Crime|World

Alex Saab, ally of Venezuela's Maduro, pleads not guilty to US charges

Alex Saab, a Colombian businessman and onetime prominent ally of ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, pleaded not guilty on Friday to U.S. money

Alex Saab, ally of Venezuela's Maduro, pleads not guilty to US charges
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Who is Karim Khan, the barrister at the centre of the ICC's internal crisis?

Karim Khan became one of the best-known international prosecutors in May 2024 when he announced he was seeking arrest warrants for Israeli

Who is Karim Khan, the barrister at the centre of the ICC's internal crisis?
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Stocks mixed as oil prices pause climb but yields hover near highs

U.S. and European stock markets found only scattered relief from this week's lows as oil prices pulled back on Friday, but

Stocks mixed as oil prices pause climb but yields hover near highs
Environment|Food|Political|World

Brazil's Lula signs into law foie gras ban, angering France

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva signed a law late on Thursday to ban the sale and production of the

Brazil's Lula signs into law foie gras ban, angering France
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Nasdaq lags on angst over AI spending ahead of earnings reports

The tech-heavy Nasdaq fell on Friday as investors sold chip stocks on worries about massive spending on artificial intelligence ahead of the next

Nasdaq lags on angst over AI spending ahead of earnings reports
Business|Economy|World

US small businesses file lawsuit challenging Trump's new 'forced labor' tariffs

Two U.S. small businesses on Friday challenged President Donald Trump's latest round of tariffs on goods from 60 trading partners, saying that the new

US small businesses file lawsuit challenging Trump's new 'forced labor' tariffs
Business|Economy|Technology|Travel|World

Canada celebrates new bridge to US during tariff troubles with Trump

Canadian officials are celebrating a new U.S.-Canada bridge over the Detroit River

Canada celebrates new bridge to US during tariff troubles with Trump
Political|US|World

South Carolina picked by DNC panel to hold Democrats’ first 2028 presidential primary

South Carolina picked by DNC panel to hold Democrats’ first 2028 presidential primary

South Carolina picked by DNC panel to hold Democrats’ first 2028 presidential primary
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israel prepares major military operation in West Bank after four Palestinians and two Israelis killed

Israel prepares major military operation in West Bank after four Palestinians and two Israelis killed

Israel prepares major military operation in West Bank after four Palestinians and two Israelis killed
Crime|US|World

Fatal police shooting of man with knife roils Madison, Wisconsin

The police shooting death of a man with a knife has roiled Wisconsin's capital and prompted politicians from the governor to city officials to call for transparency and accountability

Fatal police shooting of man with knife roils Madison, Wisconsin
World

Pentagon leaves casualty totals uncorrected on website after deaths and injuries disappeared

Pentagon leaves casualty totals uncorrected on website after deaths and injuries disappeared

Pentagon leaves casualty totals uncorrected on website after deaths and injuries disappeared
Interview|Sports|US|World

Meet the World Cup referee paving the way for women

Meet the World Cup referee paving the way for women

Meet the World Cup referee paving the way for women
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Trump says the US will investigate EU trade practices, claiming the bloc unfairly fined tech giants

President Donald Trump says the United States will open a formal investigation into the European Union’s trade practices

Trump says the US will investigate EU trade practices, claiming the bloc unfairly fined tech giants
Business|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Democrats select South Carolina to kick off presidential nominating contest in 2028, leave Iowa out

Democrats have selected South Carolina to hold the first presidential nominating contest in 2028

Democrats select South Carolina to kick off presidential nominating contest in 2028, leave Iowa out
Americas|Crime|World

11 indicted in smuggling deaths of 7 migrants in rail cargo container in Texas

Eleven people have been charged with causing the deaths of seven migrants by trapping them inside a cargo container in sweltering Texas heat

11 indicted in smuggling deaths of 7 migrants in rail cargo container in Texas
Political|Sports|World

IOC won't pursue its member Infantino over FIFA red-card ruling at World Cup

The IOC has cited having no jurisdiction over its member Gianni Infantino to explain why the FIFA leader will not be investigated for a lack of political neutrality

IOC won't pursue its member Infantino over FIFA red-card ruling at World Cup
Asia|Crime|Political|World

China's top police chief and FBI director vow closer law enforcement cooperation

China's top police chief and the head of the U.S.

China's top police chief and FBI director vow closer law enforcement cooperation
Crime|Education|World

Teen pleads guilty to killing four people in 2024 US school shooting

A Georgia teenager who killed four people and injured nine others in a 2024 school shooting pleaded guilty in court on Friday to all 55 counts he faced, including

Teen pleads guilty to killing four people in 2024 US school shooting
Health|Political|US|World

US judge says Biden-era restrictions on prescribing abortion drug are unlawful

A federal judge in Virginia has ruled that it was illegal for former President Joe Biden's administration to require doctors and pharmacies to be specially

US judge says Biden-era restrictions on prescribing abortion drug are unlawful
World

Yemen teeters towards renewed war in shadow of Iran conflict

Yemen is edging towards the resumption of a more than decade-old frozen conflict, Yemeni officials, Western diplomats and

Yemen teeters towards renewed war in shadow of Iran conflict
Business|Economy|Europe|World

ECB facing mid-sized inflation shock, will get to 2% in year or so, Lane says

The European Central Bank still considers the current inflation shock to be medium-sized, which requires some policy action but not aggressive moves, and it will get

ECB facing mid-sized inflation shock, will get to 2% in year or so, Lane says
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Oil falls on report China pushing for end US-Iran war

Crude oil futures prices were more than 4% lower on Friday after sources said that China had initiated a push to resume stalled peace talks between the United States and

Oil falls on report China pushing for end US-Iran war
Americas|Crime|World

Costa Rica captures most wanted fugitive also sought by US, authorities say

Costa Rican police captured Alejandro Arias, also known by his alias "Diablo," the country's most wanted fugitive who was also sought by the U.S. on drug-trafficking

Costa Rica captures most wanted fugitive also sought by US, authorities say
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|World

Former President Barack Obama surprises WNBA All-Stars at their practice at his Presidential Center

Former President Barack Obama has surprised the WNBA All-Stars at their practice at his new Presidential Center

Former President Barack Obama surprises WNBA All-Stars at their practice at his Presidential Center
Business|Economy|World

US hits network of Iranian financier Zanjani with more sanctions

The United States on Friday imposed sanctions against nine firms and four people in the business network of sanctioned Iranian financier Babak Zanjani

US hits network of Iranian financier Zanjani with more sanctions
Business|Entertainment|Sports|World

NBA-LeBron James joining Philadelphia 76ers for title shot in 'last decision'

LeBron James has decided to join the Philadelphia 76ers for the final chapter of his NBA career, he said on Friday, forgoing bigger paydays for one more shot at a

NBA-LeBron James joining Philadelphia 76ers for title shot in 'last decision'
Business|Political|Technology|World

Russian ballistic strike kills 10 after Ukraine's Zelenskyy hosts US company making Patriots

Ukrainian government and industry officials say a Russian attack on a site near Kyiv that was hosting a defense industry event killed at least 10 people and wounded nearly 100 others

Russian ballistic strike kills 10 after Ukraine's Zelenskyy hosts US company making Patriots
Business|Economy|Political|World

New US tariffs linked to claims of foreign forced labor dismay and anger trading partners

U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest set of tariffs has provoked heated objections from America’s trading partners

New US tariffs linked to claims of foreign forced labor dismay and anger trading partners
Africa|Business|Crime|Economy|World

Liberia seizes $317 million of cocaine bound for Europe, police chief says

Liberian authorities have seized around $317 million worth of cocaine that was bound for Europe, a senior police official said, in

Liberia seizes $317 million of cocaine bound for Europe, police chief says
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Residents enter shattered south Lebanon town after Israeli withdrawal

Residents began entering the southern Lebanese town of Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh on Friday, some inspecting damaged homes

Residents enter shattered south Lebanon town after Israeli withdrawal
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US business activity perks up in July, helped by World Cup, but trend may not last, S&P Global says 

Activity in the vast U.S. services sector accelerated in July, aided in part by spending around the FIFA World Cup and the Independence Day holiday, while the pace of

US business activity perks up in July, helped by World Cup, but trend may not last, S&P Global says 
Arts|Crime|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|World

No sign of violence in death of Epstein-linked French modelling scout, prosecutors day

An autopsy found no signs of violence in the death of modelling scout Daniel Siad, who had ties to the late convicted U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, French prosecutors

No sign of violence in death of Epstein-linked French modelling scout, prosecutors day
Political|Travel|US|World

Netanyahu to meet with Trump in Washington on Tuesday, PM's office says

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to Washington on Monday and will meet with U.S.

Netanyahu to meet with Trump in Washington on Tuesday, PM's office says
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Election|Entertainment|Europe|Finance|Political|Sports|Technology|US|World

White House says Trump, Zelenskiy to meet in Washington next week

U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy are scheduled to meet in Washington on Tuesday, a White House official said on Friday.

White House says Trump, Zelenskiy to meet in Washington next week
Crime|Education|Europe|World

Estonian town wraps school windows in film to protect children from military drones

Schools in Estonia's Tartu, where children have already experienced a drone heading towards them from the Russian border, are putting protective

Estonian town wraps school windows in film to protect children from military drones
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US new home sales pick up in June, but affordability challenges remain

Sales of new U.S. single-family homes snapped a two-month skid in June, but higher mortgage rates and affordability challenges restrained the rebound and continue to

US new home sales pick up in June, but affordability challenges remain
Africa|Health|Political|World

Guinea-Bissau's imprisoned opposition leader allowed to travel for medical treatment

Guinea-Bissau's military government has allowed opposition leader Domingos Simoes Pereira to leave prison and travel to Portugal for medical treatment, his family told

Guinea-Bissau's imprisoned opposition leader allowed to travel for medical treatment
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Investors fret that spiking oil prices and rising yields could threaten stock rally

Deepening conflict in the Middle East has sent oil prices surging and Treasury yields climbing to levels that have equity

Investors fret that spiking oil prices and rising yields could threaten stock rally
Crime|World

Israel launches military operation after deadly clash near Palestinian village

Four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers were killed near a Palestinian village on Friday in a confrontation

Israel launches military operation after deadly clash near Palestinian village
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Yen records biggest weekly drop in over two months, dollar climbs for the week

The dollar was set for its biggest weekly gain since mid-June, buoyed by the rise in oil prices, while the yen was poised for its largest weekly percentage

Yen records biggest weekly drop in over two months, dollar climbs for the week
Asia|Economy|World

Pakistan, Iran explore path towards new talks with US in a China-initiated push, sources say

Pakistan is exploring a path towards a resumption of stalled U.S.-Iran talks over ending their

Pakistan, Iran explore path towards new talks with US in a China-initiated push, sources say
Business|Economy|Environment|World

JPMorgan warns 'super' El Niño and oil shock could prop up global inflation

A rapidly intensifying El Niño weather pattern combined with higher energy prices could add 0.3 percentage points to global inflation next year, hitting

JPMorgan warns 'super' El Niño and oil shock could prop up global inflation
Crime|Travel|US|World

11 people rescued after seaplane crashes and burns off Washington coast

11 people rescued after seaplane crashes and burns off Washington coast

11 people rescued after seaplane crashes and burns off Washington coast
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US investment-grade bond funds see $7 billion record weekly outflows

U.S. investment-grade bond funds and exchange-traded funds saw massive outflows in the week ended July 22, as an oil-driven inflation scare pushed Treasury yields higher and

US investment-grade bond funds see $7 billion record weekly outflows
Education|Health|Science|World

US measles cases reach 35-year high, for second record-breaking year in a row

US measles cases reach 35-year high, for second record-breaking year in a row

US measles cases reach 35-year high, for second record-breaking year in a row
Health|Science|US|World

There are already more US measles cases this year than in all of 2025

The U.S. has surpassed 2025’s record for measles cases, with five months left in 2026

There are already more US measles cases this year than in all of 2025
Crime|World

Northern West Bank in lockdown as clashes rock villages and Israel deploys troops in Nablus

The Israeli military has shot and killed four Palestinians in the village of Tell in the northern West Bank, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry

Northern West Bank in lockdown as clashes rock villages and Israel deploys troops in Nablus
Food|Health|Science|US|World

Massive cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to four more states

Massive cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to four more states

Massive cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to four more states
Business|Economy|Health|Political|World

‘It’s like firing your best worker for no apparent reason’: Why this New York family is dreading a looming deadline

‘It’s like firing your best worker for no apparent reason’: Why this New York family is dreading a looming deadline

‘It’s like firing your best worker for no apparent reason’: Why this New York family is dreading a looming deadline
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Food|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|World

Wisconsin voters sue to allow for vote to count if absentee ballot is late

A new lawsuit argues that voters in swing state Wisconsin whose absentee ballots haven't arrived by Election Day should be allowed to cast provisional ballots at the polls to ensure their vote is counted

Wisconsin voters sue to allow for vote to count if absentee ballot is late
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Chinese and Philippines vessels clash in South China Sea

Chinese ships fired water cannons at Philippine vessels, including one carrying a CNN crew, near a dangerous flashpoint in the South China Sea on Friday – the third tense confrontation this week in the contested waters.

Chinese and Philippines vessels clash in South China Sea
Europe|Sports|World

Jürgen Klopp starts Germany coach job with talk of resigning

Germany has hired Jürgen Klopp to coach its national team, giving the ex-Liverpool manager a daunting task to turn around the fortunes of a squad which failed yet again at the World Cup

Jürgen Klopp starts Germany coach job with talk of resigning
Sports|World

Spain coach De la Fuente says Argentina's conduct after World Cup final was 'unacceptable'

As FIFA investigates Argentina’s conduct after the World Cup final, Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has described the incidents as “intolerable and unacceptable.”

Spain coach De la Fuente says Argentina's conduct after World Cup final was 'unacceptable'
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|Technology|World

Formula 1 parent company reaches $3M settlement in Las Vegas Grand Prix 2023 tickets lawsuit

Formula 1 parent company Liberty Media has agreed to a settlement of about $3 million to end a class-action lawsuit brought by spectators of the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix

Formula 1 parent company reaches $3M settlement in Las Vegas Grand Prix 2023 tickets lawsuit
Australia|Crime|Sports|World

Police say Australian World Cup player Volpato has allegedly tested positive for cocaine

Cristian Volpato, who represented Australia at the World Cup, has allegedly tested positive for cocaine and also for speeding, New South Wales state police said

Police say Australian World Cup player Volpato has allegedly tested positive for cocaine
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

A crude summer

It's all about central banks this week and rising energy prices will likely keep rate-setters as distant as Tokyo, Washington and London on their toes even if they welcome

A crude summer
Crime|Environment|Europe|Science|World

Spain declares national emergency over wildfires near Madrid and in Avila

The Spanish government on Thursday night declared a national emergency after a series of wildfires threatened communities near Madrid and in the neighbouring province of

Spain declares national emergency over wildfires near Madrid and in Avila
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Beleagured Turkish opposition attempts to regroup with new party

Turkish opposition leader Ozgur Ozel and 90 other breakaway lawmakers launched a new political party on Friday, seeking to regroup to challenge President Tayyip Erdogan

Beleagured Turkish opposition attempts to regroup with new party
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Samsung, SK Hynix to announce major chip deals with US tech companies, Seoul says

South Korean chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix will announce large supply deals with U.S. technology companies during President Lee Jae Myung's visit to San

Samsung, SK Hynix to announce major chip deals with US tech companies, Seoul says
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

China's CATL tops quarterly profit forecasts on robust energy storage business

Chinese battery giant CATL reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter profit, driven by robust growth in its energy storage business that helped offset softer demand

China's CATL tops quarterly profit forecasts on robust energy storage business
Business|Europe|Political|World

Russia says it will wait for new Trump proposals on ending Ukraine war

Russia believes U.S.

Russia says it will wait for new Trump proposals on ending Ukraine war
Business|Economy|Technology|US|World

US agency rejects petition seeking Tesla door-release defect probe

The U.S.

US agency rejects petition seeking Tesla door-release defect probe
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Bank of England to hold steady this year but Iran war inflation risks persist: Reuters poll

The Bank of England will not shift its key interest rate from 3.75% on Thursday according to all 70 economists in a July 21-24 Reuters poll, and likely

Bank of England to hold steady this year but Iran war inflation risks persist: Reuters poll
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

WFP warns of deeper cuts in Gaza aid due to donor fatigue

The U.N.

WFP warns of deeper cuts in Gaza aid due to donor fatigue
Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|World

Russian entrepreneurs see stock go up in flames as Ukraine targets Wildberries

Russian fashion designer Viktoria Terekhova shipped virtually her entire summer collection of children's clothes last week to the giant warehouse of online retailer

Russian entrepreneurs see stock go up in flames as Ukraine targets Wildberries
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

AmEx's steady profit outlook clouds revenue forecast boost; shares fall

American Express raised its 2026 revenue forecast on Friday as its affluent customers continued to spend on travel, entertainment and dining, but

AmEx's steady profit outlook clouds revenue forecast boost; shares fall
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump imposes new global tariffs, drawing protests from trading partners

The United States on Friday imposed new tariffs of 10% and 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners, including the EU and China, alleging those countries

Trump imposes new global tariffs, drawing protests from trading partners
Americas|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|US|World

Flash flood emergency issued in West Virginia

Torrential rain triggered dangerous flash flooding across parts of West Virginia as severe storms sweep through the Eastern US.

Flash flood emergency issued in West Virginia
Arts|Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|World

US singer Chris Brown pleads guilty to affray over London nightclub incident

U.S. singer Chris Brown pleaded guilty on Friday to a charge of affray over what prosecutors described as a bottle attack on a producer in a London nightclub

US singer Chris Brown pleads guilty to affray over London nightclub incident
Arts|Crime|Europe|World

Two policemen injured in Malta shooting

Two policemen were shot and injured on Saturday in an incident at a construction site in St Julians, six miles from Malta's capital Valletta.

Two policemen injured in Malta shooting
Crime|Europe|MidEast|World

EU sanctions Iranian judges, leading cyber group figure

The European Union sanctioned five Iranian judges over alleged human rights violations, as well as a leading figure in a cyber group accused of helping the regime

EU sanctions Iranian judges, leading cyber group figure
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Wall St opens subdued after tech rout; Mideast, tariffs in focus

Wall Street's main indexes opened subdued on Friday after a tech-led selloff in the previous session, as investors digested fresh earnings, escalating Middle East tensions and a

Wall St opens subdued after tech rout; Mideast, tariffs in focus
Business|Economy|World

Russian central bank cuts key rate by 25 bps to 14% as Ukrainian drones hit economy

The Russian central bank cut its benchmark interest rate to 14% on Friday from 14.25% despite a spike in inflation linked to

Russian central bank cuts key rate by 25 bps to 14% as Ukrainian drones hit economy
Arts|World

UNESCO adds West Bank site and Lebanese castles to World Heritage List despite Israeli objections

A United Nations committee has inscribed a major archaeological site in the West Bank and a set of castles in southern Lebanon as World Heritage sites

UNESCO adds West Bank site and Lebanese castles to World Heritage List despite Israeli objections
Crime|Environment|Science|World

Brazil uses forensic science to trace gold's origin and tackle illegal mining in the Amazon

Brazil is using forensic science to tackle illegal gold mining in the Amazon

Brazil uses forensic science to trace gold's origin and tackle illegal mining in the Amazon
Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Sports|World

With swords, axes and shields, fighters go head-to-head in medieval combat world championship

With swords, axes and shields, competitors from 30 countries are going head-to-head in the grounds of a Danish fortress in a modern version of old-fashioned battle

With swords, axes and shields, fighters go head-to-head in medieval combat world championship
Business|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Joe Manchin reenters the political orbit with a new independent experiment

Joe Manchin reenters the political orbit with a new independent experiment

Joe Manchin reenters the political orbit with a new independent experiment
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

HSBC sells Singapore insurance unit to Allianz in $2.1 billion deal

HSBC has agreed to sell its life and health insurance business in Singapore to Allianz for S$2.7 billion ($2.1 billion), as it trims

HSBC sells Singapore insurance unit to Allianz in $2.1 billion deal
Europe|Technology|World

From steppe to sea, a Ukrainian drone unit hunts Russian ships

In a field in southern Ukraine, soldiers scrawled sardonic messages on a sleek grey attack drone that

From steppe to sea, a Ukrainian drone unit hunts Russian ships
Business|Economy|Food|World

In India, Iran war forces Diet Coke to roll out a bigger can, heftier price tag

First, the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran sparked a Diet Coke shortage in India by squeezing supplies of aluminum cans, triggering an unusual wave of "Diet

In India, Iran war forces Diet Coke to roll out a bigger can, heftier price tag
Business|Economy|Political|World

Reaction to US imposing new tariffs on 60 trading partners

The Trump administration on Friday imposed new tariffs of 10% and 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners, including the European Union and China, over allegations of lax

Reaction to US imposing new tariffs on 60 trading partners
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

European Commission gives guarded welcome to new Trump tariffs

The European Commission gave a guarded welcome to new tariffs imposed by the United States on Friday, saying that the outcome was in line with a trade deal the two sides

European Commission gives guarded welcome to new Trump tariffs
Business|Economy|World

German consumer sentiment dips slightly into August, survey finds

German consumer sentiment is set to dip slightly going into August as households remain cautious about spending amid more pessimistic income expectations, a survey found on

German consumer sentiment dips slightly into August, survey finds
Business|Economy|Political|World

Bank of France head: Trump's tariffs add more uncertainty for world economy

Tariffs imposed on trading partners from the administration of U.S.

Bank of France head: Trump's tariffs add more uncertainty for world economy
Business|Economy|Political|World

Switzerland disputes US forced labour claims as new tariffs take effect

Switzerland takes note of the announced additional U.S. tariffs but rejects allegations underlying the forced labour investigation, the government said on Friday.

Switzerland disputes US forced labour claims as new tariffs take effect
Business|Economy|World

India's private sector growth slumped to over four-year low in July, PMI shows

India's private sector growth skidded to its weakest in over four years in July as a sharp slowdown in services constrained overall expansion even though rising export

India's private sector growth slumped to over four-year low in July, PMI shows
Business|Economy|Technology|World

US weapons makers confront Europe's drive for local control

As U.S. defence companies descended on Britain's Farnborough Airshow this week hoping to tap Europe's military spending boom, they encountered

US weapons makers confront Europe's drive for local control
Business|Economy|Political|World

EU's Kallas questions US rationale for tariffs on bloc, seeks clarification

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas questioned Washington's rationale for imposing new tariffs on European goods, saying on Friday that

EU's Kallas questions US rationale for tariffs on bloc, seeks clarification
Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|World

Top apparel exporter Vietnam faces higher US tariffs than peers 

Vietnam faces higher U.S. tariffs than peers and risks a further erosion of competitiveness in the clothing sector, as the largest exporter of apparel to the U.S. is

Top apparel exporter Vietnam faces higher US tariffs than peers 
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Oil batters bonds as AI burns cash

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu We are back to war watching, as if the June ceasefire never happened.

Oil batters bonds as AI burns cash
Business|Education|Health|Technology|World

Vietnam proposes banning under-16s from posting on social media

Vietnam is planning to force social media platforms to ban users under 16 from posting content, commenting or reacting to posts, according to a draft decree reviewed by

Vietnam proposes banning under-16s from posting on social media
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Euro zone firms struggle to raise consumer prices after Iran shock, ECB poll shows

Euro zone companies are struggling to raise prices for consumers already struggling with a rise in fuel costs, with fierce competition from China compounding tough

Euro zone firms struggle to raise consumer prices after Iran shock, ECB poll shows
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

ECB survey shows broadly unchanged inflation outlook

Euro zone inflation expectations remained broadly unchanged over the past three months and price growth is seen falling quickly next year before returning back to the 2%

ECB survey shows broadly unchanged inflation outlook
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Euro zone consumers cut inflation expectations in June

Euro zone consumers cut their inflation expectations last month, likely encouraged by a truce in the Middle East that had brought down energy prices but proved short

Euro zone consumers cut inflation expectations in June
Environment|Political|World

Philippines accuses China of using water cannon on its vessels for a second day

The Philippine Coast Guard on Friday accused its Chinese counterpart of firing water cannon at government vessels near a disputed shoal for a second day, in the

Philippines accuses China of using water cannon on its vessels for a second day
Business|Europe|Food|Health|Science|Technology|World

Nestle pushes for simpler US food labels to shed 'Frankenstein' ingredients image

As shoppers increasingly scrutinise ingredient labels to avoid products perceived as heavily processed, Nestle, maker of Nescafe coffee and

Nestle pushes for simpler US food labels to shed 'Frankenstein' ingredients image
Africa|Political|World

Nigeria's Tinubu approves army expansion to 12 divisions with 28,000 new recruits

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has approved an expansion of the army to 12 divisions from eight and the recruitment of 28,000 additional personnel, the presidency

Nigeria's Tinubu approves army expansion to 12 divisions with 28,000 new recruits
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Technology|World

Temasek eyes defence deals as Europe boosts military spending, executive says

Singaporean state investor Temasek is looking to increase its investments in defence as the war in Ukraine prompts European

Temasek eyes defence deals as Europe boosts military spending, executive says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Wise tumbles after US declines national trust bank application

London-listed shares of Wise fell 10% on Friday after the money transfer group said its application to create a national trust bank in the United States was denied by regulators,

Wise tumbles after US declines national trust bank application
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

French private sector contraction eased in July, flash PMIs show

France's private sector contraction eased in July, with services output slowing only marginally, although inflation, borrowing costs and geopolitics all remained concerns as

French private sector contraction eased in July, flash PMIs show
Business|Economy|Europe|World

German business activity returns to growth after four months, PMI shows

Germany's private sector has returned to growth in July for the first time in four months, driven by a marked upturn in manufacturing output, a survey

German business activity returns to growth after four months, PMI shows
Europe|Political|World

Top German court says Afghan resettlement pledges cannot be revoked en masse

Germany's top court ruled on Friday that the government could not simply cancel an entire swathe of resettlement places promised to

Top German court says Afghan resettlement pledges cannot be revoked en masse
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

China's PBOC to conduct overnight reverse repos, inject a total of 2.1 trillion yuan

China's central bank said on Friday it would conduct overnight reverse repo operations via the open market from July 29 to 31 and on August 3 to better meet short-term

China's PBOC to conduct overnight reverse repos, inject a total of 2.1 trillion yuan
Asia|Education|Political|World

India protest leaders say government seeks time until Saturday on demand for minister's resignation

Leaders of India's youth-led "cockroach" movement said the government has asked for time until Saturday afternoon to respond on their demand for the education minister's

India protest leaders say government seeks time until Saturday on demand for minister's resignation
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

ECB policymakers warn about growing inflation risks

Inflation risks are high and the European Central Bank may need to raise interest rates again in response to the Iran crisis, three policymakers said on Friday, but all

ECB policymakers warn about growing inflation risks
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Euro zone business activity returns to growth in July for first time in four months, PMI shows

Euro zone business activity returned to growth in July for the first time in four months, driven by a rebound in new orders, but may be derailed by high

Euro zone business activity returns to growth in July for first time in four months, PMI shows
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

European shares gain as SAP lifts tech stocks; Middle East on watch

European shares rose on Friday after registering their steepest one-day loss in two weeks in the previous session, as investors drew comfort

European shares gain as SAP lifts tech stocks; Middle East on watch
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

As AI grows more powerful, a US-China feud threatens safety efforts

U.S. threats to sanction Chinese AI developers over alleged intellectual property theft and export-control violations risk unravelling efforts to establish

As AI grows more powerful, a US-China feud threatens safety efforts
Business|Economy|Finance|World

UK firms plan smaller price rises and wage hikes, BoE survey shows

British businesses expect to increase prices and wages by a bit less in the year ahead after a ceasefire in the Iran war briefly pushed down energy prices, according to a

UK firms plan smaller price rises and wage hikes, BoE survey shows
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

UK businesses and consumers more positive, but boost may not last

British firms reported the first rise in activity in three months in July, helped by a brief respite in the Iran war, while consumers grew in confidence

UK businesses and consumers more positive, but boost may not last
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UK retail sales get surprise boost from hot weather and World Cup

British retail sales rose unexpectedly in June as shoppers increased their spending on air conditioning and clothing, official data showed on Friday,

UK retail sales get surprise boost from hot weather and World Cup
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Spanish hotel chain Melia completes exit from Cuba

Spanish hotel group Melia said it has ceased all operations of its 34 hotels in Cuba on Friday amid the hardening of U.S. sanctions and the island’s

Spanish hotel chain Melia completes exit from Cuba
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China's CiDi eyes overseas sales of autonomous mining machines this year

CiDi, the Hong Kong-listed Chinese autonomous mining equipment maker, expects overseas deployments to grow this

China's CiDi eyes overseas sales of autonomous mining machines this year
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UN rights chief Volker Turk faces opposition to new term

United Nations Human Rights chief Volker Turk, an outspoken critic of Russia's war in Ukraine and Israel's conduct in

UN rights chief Volker Turk faces opposition to new term
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Argentina President Milei flies to Brazil to kick-start Bolsonaro presidential bid

Argentine President Javier Milei flies to Brazil on Friday to throw his weight behind Senator Flavio Bolsonaro's presidential run

Argentina President Milei flies to Brazil to kick-start Bolsonaro presidential bid
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Taiwan central bank says it has good communications with US Treasury after currency report

Taiwan's central bank on Friday emphasised its good relations with the U.S.

Taiwan central bank says it has good communications with US Treasury after currency report
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Fuel swings turn US airline earnings forecasts into moving targets

A rapid rise in jet fuel prices is forcing U.S. airlines to rewrite earnings expectations, exposing how quickly higher fuel costs can outpace revenue

Fuel swings turn US airline earnings forecasts into moving targets
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'Lapdog media': Indian reporters caught in youth protest anger

When Indian television reporter Dev Kotak went to cover a massive youth protest against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government

'Lapdog media': Indian reporters caught in youth protest anger
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Wildberries, 'Russia's Amazon,' says Ukrainian drones struck three more of its warehouses

Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries, Moscow's answer to Amazon, said on Friday three more of its warehouses had been attacked by Ukraine overnight, part

Wildberries, 'Russia's Amazon,' says Ukrainian drones struck three more of its warehouses
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China’s memory chip makers ride AI boom to new power — and U.S. scrutiny

For months, Chinese chip manufacturer ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) had been

China’s memory chip makers ride AI boom to new power — and U.S. scrutiny
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TikTok charged with breaching EU tech rules on online safety for kids, EU says

ByteDance's social media platform TikTok has been charged with breaching EU online content rules due to design features which could expose children to

TikTok charged with breaching EU tech rules on online safety for kids, EU says
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South African president gets court order halting inquiry into 'Farmgate' scandal

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was granted a court order on Friday that temporarily halts a

South African president gets court order halting inquiry into 'Farmgate' scandal
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Tropical Storm Bertha moves inland near Texas-Louisiana border, NHC says

The U.S. National Hurricane Center said on Thursday that Tropical Storm Bertha had moved inland near the Texas-Louisiana border about 75 miles (121 km) from Galveston, Texas.

Tropical Storm Bertha moves inland near Texas-Louisiana border, NHC says
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Women in Sudan's al-Obeid face drone attacks and rape when fetching water, UN says

Women and girls in Sudan's al-Obeid face a dire choice between the threat of drone attacks during the day and sexual violence at night when they go

Women in Sudan's al-Obeid face drone attacks and rape when fetching water, UN says
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Global equity funds attract ninth weekly inflow amid upbeat earnings expectations

Global equity funds attracted inflows for a ninth straight week through July 22 as investors remained optimistic about a robust earnings season despite an escalation in Middle East

Global equity funds attract ninth weekly inflow amid upbeat earnings expectations
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Bangladesh's President Shahabuddin, 76, resigns citing health concerns

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin, a former ally of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has resigned citing serious health issues, his office said on

Bangladesh's President Shahabuddin, 76, resigns citing health concerns
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Defense tech company Anduril in talks to raise funding at about $100 billion valuation

Defense tech firm Anduril is in discussions with investors for a new funding round that could see it valued at roughly $100 billion, rivaling

Defense tech company Anduril in talks to raise funding at about $100 billion valuation
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Italy's far-right general extends rise in opinion polls

Italy's new far-right movement is maintaining strong momentum, an opinion survey showed on Friday, siphoning support from parties in the ruling coalition and

Italy's far-right general extends rise in opinion polls
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Fed Chairman Warsh faces cruel summer as bond yields spike

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh wanted a central bank that talked less and let the data speak. Now, markets are speaking for him - loudly.

Fed Chairman Warsh faces cruel summer as bond yields spike
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US lawmakers lobby to hold European security meeting in South Carolina, not Serbia

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers is pushing to hold a meeting of up to 57 nations about European security in South Carolina rather than Serbia next

US lawmakers lobby to hold European security meeting in South Carolina, not Serbia
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Novo Nordisk pursues preliminary injunction to block Eli Lilly weight-loss drug ads

Novo Nordisk said on Friday it is seeking a preliminary U.S. court injunction to immediately block obesity and diabetes drug

Novo Nordisk pursues preliminary injunction to block Eli Lilly weight-loss drug ads
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Indian government seeks time on youth protesters' minister resignation demand

Leaders of India's youth-led "cockroach" movement said on Friday that the government has sought time

Indian government seeks time on youth protesters' minister resignation demand
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France sends boats to evacuate tourist hotspot Cap Ferret as wildfires rage

France sends boats to evacuate tourist hotspot Cap Ferret as wildfires rage

France sends boats to evacuate tourist hotspot Cap Ferret as wildfires rage
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EU finds TikTok violates its digital rule book by failing to protect privacy of minors

The European Commission has found TikTok did not adequately protected children’s privacy rights on its platform by allowing adults to view the accounts of minors

EU finds TikTok violates its digital rule book by failing to protect privacy of minors
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Volkswagen profits drop 10% as embattled automaker considers massive job cuts

Volkswagen profits drop 10% as embattled automaker considers massive job cuts

Volkswagen profits drop 10% as embattled automaker considers massive job cuts
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China slaps export controls on 14 EU entities in retaliation for Russia-related sanctions

China says it's adding 14 European entities to an export control list in retaliation for the European Union penalizing 14 Chinese enterprises as part of its latest round of sanctions against Russia

China slaps export controls on 14 EU entities in retaliation for Russia-related sanctions
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Why Venezuela can’t access $4 billion in gold that could help with earthquake recovery

Why Venezuela can’t access $4 billion in gold that could help with earthquake recovery

Why Venezuela can’t access $4 billion in gold that could help with earthquake recovery
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Police fatally shoot man in Wisconsin who officials say was armed with knife

A man was shot and killed in a struggle with police officers in Madison, Wisconsin, after officials say he pulled out a knife and injured an officer – a confrontation that led to officers being placed on administrative leave as the state investigates. A driver recorded video showing the moments leading up to the shooting, the confrontation with police, and when gunshots are heard.

Police fatally shoot man in Wisconsin who officials say was armed with knife
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Nearly 150,000 mail ballots rejected in California's primary despite efforts to count every vote

Nearly 150,000 voters have had their mail-in ballots rejected for California’s June primary election, a sharp spike from previous primaries

Nearly 150,000 mail ballots rejected in California's primary despite efforts to count every vote
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German leader Merz reshuffles top posts as he tries to counter far-right advance

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has reshuffled top posts as he tries to boost his unpopular government

German leader Merz reshuffles top posts as he tries to counter far-right advance