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Poland asks US to hand over ex-minister over alleged fund misuse

Poland asked the U.S. on Monday to extradite fugitive former Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro, who faces 26 charges mainly related to the alleged misuse of money from a

Poland asks US to hand over ex-minister over alleged fund misuse
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Wall St opens higher as pause in US-Iran hostilities lifts sentiment

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Monday after the United States and Iran paused hostilities, boosting risk appetite ahead of a week of major earnings, economic data and

Wall St opens higher as pause in US-Iran hostilities lifts sentiment
Crime|Europe|World

French police arrest man after he attacks three women with knives in Paris

French police detained a man on Monday after he attacked three women with knives before bystanders pinned him to the ground and an off-duty police officer

French police arrest man after he attacks three women with knives in Paris
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Italian machine tool sector wants tougher EU trade rules on China

The European Union must bolster trade defence measures against aggressive competition from Chinese machine

Italian machine tool sector wants tougher EU trade rules on China
Crime|World

Shot fired outside US Consulate in Toronto for second time this year

At least one shot was fired outside the U.S.

Shot fired outside US Consulate in Toronto for second time this year
Asia|Technology|World

Modi faces challenge from activists over surveillance at India youth protest

Indian activists are challenging Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government over the use of AI-powered surveillance used at the

Modi faces challenge from activists over surveillance at India youth protest
Business|Economy|Political|World

Peru's president-elect Fujimori names key ministerial appointments

Peru's President-elect Keiko Fujimori on Monday named the Economy Minister, Foreign Minister, and Prime Minister for her administration, which is due to be sworn into

Peru's president-elect Fujimori names key ministerial appointments
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

US core capital goods orders rise, shipments post largest gain in 4-1/2 years amid AI investment boom

New orders for key U.S.-manufactured capital goods increased strongly in June while shipments surged by the most in 4-1/2 years as businesses ramped

US core capital goods orders rise, shipments post largest gain in 4-1/2 years amid AI investment boom
Crime|World

Palestinians say settler violence and military raids are bringing them to breaking point

Palestinian villagers in the occupied West Bank said on Monday the area was coming close to breaking point after increasing incursions by Israeli

Palestinians say settler violence and military raids are bringing them to breaking point
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Government engagement with AI creates more uncertainty for investors, Bridgewater CIOs warn

The engagement of government with AI could potentially slow the adoption and progress of the technology and create more uncertainty for investors, Bridgewater's co-chief investment

Government engagement with AI creates more uncertainty for investors, Bridgewater CIOs warn
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|World

China begins making homegrown DUV chipmaking tools, The Information reports

China has begun manufacturing domestically developed immersion deep ultraviolet lithography machines, a key chipmaking tool long dominated by Dutch supplier ASML, The Information

China begins making homegrown DUV chipmaking tools, The Information reports
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Houthis say they targeted Saudi east-west oil transport

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis said on Monday they targeted a number of sensitive crude oil supply and transport sites linking eastern Saudi Arabia to the critical Red Sea oil export

Houthis say they targeted Saudi east-west oil transport
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Stocks mixed, oil and Treasury yields drop on Iran-US pause

Stocks were mixed on Monday while oil prices tumbled and Treasury yields dropped after the U.S. and Iran paused strikes over the weekend, halting two weeks of

Stocks mixed, oil and Treasury yields drop on Iran-US pause
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Malaysia detains over 100 Rohingya refugees seeking shelter at UNHCR

Malaysian authorities detained more than 100 Rohingya Muslim asylum seekers on Monday who had gathered outside the U.N. refugee

Malaysia detains over 100 Rohingya refugees seeking shelter at UNHCR
Europe|Political|World

UK's Burnham welcomes Zelenskiy as first foreign visitor

Britain's new prime minister, Andy Burnham, welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy as his first international visitor on Monday, in a move that underscores

UK's Burnham welcomes Zelenskiy as first foreign visitor
Political|US|World

Trump says he is ready for military action if Iran talks fail, Axios reports

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday Washington was in "very deep talks with Iran" and warned that he is ready for "strong military action" if diplomacy failed.

Trump says he is ready for military action if Iran talks fail, Axios reports
Crime|Entertainment|US|World

Food vendor’s livestream captures start of Seattle shooting

A vendor livestreaming at Seattle's Bite of Seattle festival captured the moment gunshots rang out Sunday evening. The shooting killed at least three people and injured four others, authorities said. Police say one suspect is in custody and are still searching for a second person believed to be involved.

Food vendor’s livestream captures start of Seattle shooting
Europe|Sports|World

Tadej Pogacar's cycling supremacy is such that few riders can even challenge him

Tadej Pogacar’s record-equaling fifth Tour de France title puts him among the greatest cyclists in the sport

Tadej Pogacar's cycling supremacy is such that few riders can even challenge him
Political|Sports|World

Andrea Pirlo out of contention for Italy job amid flap over deal with Russian betting firm

Andrea Pirlo is out of contention for the Italy job amid political concerns over a sponsorship deal with a Russian betting firm

Andrea Pirlo out of contention for Italy job amid flap over deal with Russian betting firm
Environment|Europe|Science|World

French wildfire created a monster cloud, unleashing lightning that ignited more fires

A wildfire in southwest France grew so powerful that its towering smoke column became a thunderstorm, generating lightning that struck the ground and ignited new fires beyond the original blaze, French officials said

French wildfire created a monster cloud, unleashing lightning that ignited more fires
Business|Economy|Europe|World

US firms in Europe broadly see stable transatlantic ties a year on from trade deal

A majority of U.S. companies operating in Europe now expect stable transatlantic trade and investment relations, a marked improvement from their

US firms in Europe broadly see stable transatlantic ties a year on from trade deal
Business|Economy|Europe|Health|World

Goldman Sachs Alternatives buys control of Italian medtech firm Numantec

The private equity arm of Goldman Sachs has agreed to acquire control of Italian medical equipment maker Numantec from White Bridge Investment, the companies said, betting

Goldman Sachs Alternatives buys control of Italian medtech firm Numantec
Africa|Crime|Europe|World

What we know about the Berlin Pride attacker

The 21-year-old suspect in a weekend attack on the Berlin Pride celebration in which one person was killed and more than two dozen wounded was shot dead by police on Sunday

What we know about the Berlin Pride attacker
Arts|Europe|Health|Science|Technology|World

Gunther von Hagens, the German anatomist behind the 'Body Worlds' exhibition, dies at 81

Gunther von Hagens, the German anatomist who generated both fascination and revulsion around the globe with his “Body Worlds” exhibits of preserved human corpses, has died

Gunther von Hagens, the German anatomist behind the 'Body Worlds' exhibition, dies at 81
Business|Economy|Finance|World

IMF chief praises Argentina's economic reforms as 2027 debt hurdle looms

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva expressed confidence on Monday in President Javier Milei's economic reforms and the

IMF chief praises Argentina's economic reforms as 2027 debt hurdle looms
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

China accuses US of 'AI hegemonism', threatens countermeasures over potential probes

China's commerce ministry on Monday accused the United States of "AI hegemonism" and threatened countermeasures after senior U.S. officials said

China accuses US of 'AI hegemonism', threatens countermeasures over potential probes
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Technology|World

Tesla wins bid to revive UK lawsuit for 5G patents licence

Elon Musk's Tesla on Monday won its bid to revive a London lawsuit brought against U.S. technology firm InterDigital and a patent licensing platform, seeking a patent

Tesla wins bid to revive UK lawsuit for 5G patents licence
Arts|Food|Opinion|Science|Technology|World

Bird droppings were a foundation of modern agriculture and American empire

Long before synthetic fertilizers, the global guano trade reshaped farming, fueled American expansion and exposed the hidden human costs of feeding the modern world.

Bird droppings were a foundation of modern agriculture and American empire
Crime|World

International Criminal Court faces challenging search for new prosecutor

The International Criminal Court faces a challenging search for a new prosecutor after Karim Khan was dismissed, against the backdrop of a U.S.

International Criminal Court faces challenging search for new prosecutor
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Technology|World

Saab wins $1 billion order for surveillance aircraft in Middle East

Saab has received an order for two GlobalEye surveillance aircraft from a country in the Middle East region worth 10.1 billion Swedish crowns ($1.04 billion), with deliveries

Saab wins $1 billion order for surveillance aircraft in Middle East
Asia|Business|Economy|World

China opposes US 'forced labour' tariffs, calls for them to be cancelled

China's commerce ministry said on Monday that new U.S. tariffs imposed on Chinese goods over alleged forced labour

China opposes US 'forced labour' tariffs, calls for them to be cancelled
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Porsche to axe one in five jobs by 2035 as China, EV woes bite

German luxury carmaker Porsche will cut around one in five jobs by 2035, with 9,000 positions to be axed in total, as parent Volkswagen

Porsche to axe one in five jobs by 2035 as China, EV woes bite
Crime|Health|World

8 family members found dead after suspicious house fire

8 family members found dead after suspicious house fire

8 family members found dead after suspicious house fire
MidEast|Political|World

Netanyahu says Iran is top agenda in meeting with Trump

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departed to Washington on Monday, where he said he would meet U.S.

Netanyahu says Iran is top agenda in meeting with Trump
Business|Economy|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Stock Markets|World

LVMH's Arnault dismisses reports of family rift

Bernard Arnault, the billionaire chairman of French luxury group LVMH, has dismissed media reports of a bitter succession battle among his five children,

LVMH's Arnault dismisses reports of family rift
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Amazon's Leo proposes satellite constellation for direct-to-phone service

Amazon's Leo on Monday proposed a constellation of up to 5,105 satellites to provide direct-to-device voice and data connectivity,

Amazon's Leo proposes satellite constellation for direct-to-phone service
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Durigan says Brazil will press US on tariffs, expects solution after election

Brazil's Finance Minister Dario Durigan said on Monday that U.S. tariffs on several goods from his country amount to "external interference" and predicted the dispute

Durigan says Brazil will press US on tariffs, expects solution after election
Political|Technology|Travel|World

Air Force One is more than transportation – it has defined how presidents run the country and meet the world

Air Force One shouldn’t be seen as only a cool piece of flying technology or a political flash point. Instead, writes a historian, the presidential plane has shaped and defined the modern presidency.

Air Force One is more than transportation – it has defined how presidents run the country and meet the world
Asia|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Philippine president slams China in veiled rebuke in his state of the nation speech

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has denounced China in a veiled rebuke in his state of the nation speech

Philippine president slams China in veiled rebuke in his state of the nation speech
Entertainment|Interview|Political|World

Never-before-seen video gives rare access behind the scenes with the late Sen. Lindsey Graham

The documentary filmmaker Alex Holder spent years behind the scenes with Sen. Lindsey Graham, including in the months before his death, recording hundreds of hours of meetings with world leaders like Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, candid moments and more. He speaks with CNN’s Manu Raju.

Never-before-seen video gives rare access behind the scenes with the late Sen. Lindsey Graham
Crime|US|World

Police search for second suspect following Seattle food festival shooting that killed 3

Police are searching for a second suspect after gunfire erupted at a crowded food festival beneath Seattle’s Space Needle

Police search for second suspect following Seattle food festival shooting that killed 3
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump economy at 18 months is a tale of shocks, resilience, and signs of stalled progress

The first 18 months of President Donald Trump's second term in the White House have seen a series of policy-driven economic

Trump economy at 18 months is a tale of shocks, resilience, and signs of stalled progress
Business|Finance|Political|US|World

US Senate to begin voting on Trump spy nominee Clayton

The U.S. Senate is due to begin voting as early as Monday on the nomination of Manhattan U.S.

US Senate to begin voting on Trump spy nominee Clayton
Asia|World

North Korea's Kim Jong Un marks war anniversary with daughter by his side

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un paid respects at war memorials marking the 73rd anniversary of the Korean War armistice, state media KCNA reported on Monday, with his

North Korea's Kim Jong Un marks war anniversary with daughter by his side
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

China chip champ

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets A pause in the Iran conflict and a sizeable retreat in crude oil

China chip champ
Crime|Education|World

Timeline-India's youth protests force exam reforms after education minister quits

India's federal government on Monday introduced a bill in parliament to amend the law governing public examinations, days after protests by the "cockroach" movement

Timeline-India's youth protests force exam reforms after education minister quits
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Indonesia faces test of central bank independence after governor's shock exit

Just as a fragile calm was returning to Indonesian markets, the abrupt resignation of the central bank chief has reignited

Indonesia faces test of central bank independence after governor's shock exit
Crime|Education|World

How is India reforming its public exam system after massive youth protests?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government introduced a bill in parliament on Monday proposing changes to India's law governing public examinations, the latest in a

How is India reforming its public exam system after massive youth protests?
Asia|Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|World

Elusive founder Sky Xu faces spotlight as Shein seeks Hong Kong listing 

Shein's draft prospectus for a Hong Kong listing, published on Sunday, offers rare details about the role of its reclusive

Elusive founder Sky Xu faces spotlight as Shein seeks Hong Kong listing 
Business|Economy|Europe|World

UK retailers report smallest sales drop since January, CBI says

British retailers reported the smallest downturn in sales in six months in July but remained gloomy overall due to continued cost pressures, the Confederation of British

UK retailers report smallest sales drop since January, CBI says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Growing number of brokerages see July Fed decision as 'a close call' 

A growing number of major brokerages believe there is a real risk of the Federal Reserve delivering a rate hike at its meeting this week, given this month's surge in oil prices and

Growing number of brokerages see July Fed decision as 'a close call' 
Election|Finance|Political|World

Brazil's Lula holds lead over Bolsonaro in BTG/Nexus election poll

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva leads Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in a simulated second-round runoff for October's presidential election, a Nexus poll commissioned by

Brazil's Lula holds lead over Bolsonaro in BTG/Nexus election poll
Asia|Crime|Economy|World

Philippines' Marcos puts anti-graft campaign at centre of address to Congress

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Monday he was "not the president of my family" and "not the president of my friends" as he vowed to press ahead with an

Philippines' Marcos puts anti-graft campaign at centre of address to Congress
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

Africa facing up to $20 billion economic hit from 'super' El Niño, AfDB climate chief warns

An impending "super" El Niño is likely to inflict a combined $10 billion to $20 billion hit on affected African countries and trigger mass

Africa facing up to $20 billion economic hit from 'super' El Niño, AfDB climate chief warns
Business|Economy|Finance|World

The Fed confronts an unusually confusing economic moment

The Fed confronts an unusually confusing economic moment

The Fed confronts an unusually confusing economic moment
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

ECB's Kazimir: September rate hike likely needed even if outlook improves

The European Central Bank will need to raise interest rates at least once more to contain inflation and a deterioration in the outlook could warrant more tightening than

ECB's Kazimir: September rate hike likely needed even if outlook improves
Asia|Crime|Education|World

India suspends policeman for firing AK-47 at student protesters

By Jatindra Dash and Krishna N.

India suspends policeman for firing AK-47 at student protesters
Crime|Europe|World

Second suspect in Berlin pride attack released, prosecutors say

A second suspect detained in connection with a deadly car-ramming attack on Berlin's Pride celebrations over the weekend has been released, the German federal prosecutors'

Second suspect in Berlin pride attack released, prosecutors say
Arts|Business|Education|Europe|Travel|World

Gdynia, Poland's interwar modernist port city, wins UNESCO heritage status

The centre of the modernist Baltic port city of Gdynia, built almost from scratch during the two decades between World War One and World War Two, was added to UNESCO's

Gdynia, Poland's interwar modernist port city, wins UNESCO heritage status
Business|Economy|Europe|World

German business sentiment rises more than expected in July, Ifo survey shows

German business morale grew more than expected in July as the outlook for companies improved across sectors, a survey showed on Monday, although they

German business sentiment rises more than expected in July, Ifo survey shows
Europe|Political|World

Kremlin says it has seen nothing tangible on any new Ukraine peace proposals

The Kremlin said on Monday that it had not seen any specific information regarding new proposals for a peace settlement in Ukraine ahead of a meeting in Washington between

Kremlin says it has seen nothing tangible on any new Ukraine peace proposals
Environment|Science|World

Major hurricane Genevieve roars in the Pacific as Hurricane Fausto nears Hawaii

Major Hurricane Genevieve is roaring in the Pacific Ocean far from land while Hurricane Fausto increases impacts on Hawaii

Major hurricane Genevieve roars in the Pacific as Hurricane Fausto nears Hawaii
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

China memory chipmaker CXMT's shares soar in a blockbuster share listing in Shanghai

Shares of Chinese memory chipmaker CXMT have soared as the company began trading in Shanghai in mainland China’s biggest IPO in recent years

China memory chipmaker CXMT's shares soar in a blockbuster share listing in Shanghai
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Inside the fights to maintain TPS status for thousands after the Supreme Court sided with Trump

Inside the fights to maintain TPS status for thousands after the Supreme Court sided with Trump

Inside the fights to maintain TPS status for thousands after the Supreme Court sided with Trump
Australia|Crime|Political|World

Australian right-wing leader Pauline Hanson loses appeal in racial discrimination case

An Australian court on Monday rejected an appeal from right-wing leader Pauline Hanson to overturn a ruling that she racially discriminated against a

Australian right-wing leader Pauline Hanson loses appeal in racial discrimination case
Economy|Political|World

Indonesia's Prabowo approval rating drops to 51.1%, survey finds

The approval rating of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto fell to 51.1% in July 2026, a poll showed, with respondents pointing to the state of the country's economy

Indonesia's Prabowo approval rating drops to 51.1%, survey finds
Business|Economy|Political|World

Japan's Takaichi defends policy as underpinning yen, approval rating slumps

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said government efforts to boost the country's growth potential will underpin market trust in the yen, countering

Japan's Takaichi defends policy as underpinning yen, approval rating slumps
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

Emerging markets stare at inflation risks as powerful El Niño looms

Emerging economies already strained by the Middle East conflict face a new threat: a potentially powerful El Niño that could push up food prices

Emerging markets stare at inflation risks as powerful El Niño looms
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Ukraine wants prototype of European missile defence system by mid-2027, official says

Ukraine wants a prototype for a European anti-ballistic system codenamed Freyja to be ready within the first half of next year, a senior official said, as Kyiv

Ukraine wants prototype of European missile defence system by mid-2027, official says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Bank of England to keep rate steady despite oil and gas price rebound

The Bank of England looks set to keep interest rates unchanged at 3.75% on Thursday, despite a recent spike in oil prices above $100 a barrel which may

Bank of England to keep rate steady despite oil and gas price rebound
Crime|Entertainment|US|World

Police arrest 1 person and search for another after Seattle festival shooting that killed 3

Police have arrested one suspect and were looking for another after gunfire erupted at a crowded food festival beneath Seattle’s Space Needle

Police arrest 1 person and search for another after Seattle festival shooting that killed 3
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Myanmar military escalates civilian killings, monitor warns, amid diplomatic push

Myanmar's military has sharply escalated attacks on civilians since a new administration took office in the

Myanmar military escalates civilian killings, monitor warns, amid diplomatic push
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Hong Kong IPO-bound Shein's management and ownership structure

Shein's draft prospectus for a Hong Kong market listing has for the first time shed light on the top management and ownership structure of the online fast-fashion retailer, which

Hong Kong IPO-bound Shein's management and ownership structure
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Bank of Japan to signal more rate hikes as price pressures build

The Bank of Japan is set to keep interest rates steady on Friday but leave scope for further hikes with hawkish communication, as the economy faces mounting

Bank of Japan to signal more rate hikes as price pressures build