Verdict due in trial over 2018 bridge collapse in Italy that killed dozens
India's Gen Z 'cockroaches' took protest to the streets. Now they rally around a hunger strike
America already tried permanent daylight saving time. It lasted less than a year. Could it work now?
Trump expected to make election conspiracies a focus of Thursday's national address
US military says it completed latest strikes on Iran, targets included Bandar Abbas
Asian shares slump on chipmaker drag, bonds cheer cooler inflation
'Jurassic Park' actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent says
After six years, Trump brings his election obsession to primetime at the White House
New Zealand, Fiji renew five-year partnership
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Distance debate at this British Open is how far the golf ball goes on the ground
How far the golf ball travels has been a debate for years
July 15, 2026World
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Some ships refusing US-military guided Hormuz transits after attacks, sources say
Shipping companies are avoiding using a U.S. military-guided transit scheme through the Strait of Hormuz after a wave of Iranian
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World
Chile's Codelco expects flat copper output in coming years, chairman says
Chile's state-run copper miner Codelco expects production in the coming years to stay similar to current levels, chairman Bernardo Fontaine said on
July 15, 2026
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US House panel unveils $95 billion plan to fund defense, parts of Trump's voter ID bill
A Republican-controlled committee in the U.S.
July 15, 2026
Health|Political|Science|World
Trump CDC nominee sidesteps questions on standing up to Kennedy on vaccines
Erica Schwartz, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the U.S.
July 15, 2026
Africa|Business|Technology|World
Amazon Leo to bring satellite internet to South Africa in 2027
Amazon's low-earth orbit satellite internet venture Amazon Leo has signed an agreement with South Africa's Herotel to launch a new broadband service
July 15, 2026
Europe|Health|Political|World
French parliament approves landmark assisted-dying bill
French lawmakers on Wednesday adopted a bill that will create a legal right to assisted dying for adults with incurable illnesses, capping an intense ethical and political
July 15, 2026
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US says it issued sanctions to disrupt Iran's weapon procurement
The U.S government issued sanctions on Wednesday targeting individuals and entities that it said were a part of an international network helping Iran procure weapons.
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Wall Street banks point to resilient US consumer as loan growth picks up
Wall Street's largest banks struck a reassuring tone on U.S. consumer health, citing steady spending, rising loan balances and healthy credit quality that suggest
July 15, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
Stocks rise after soft US inflation reading with Middle East in focus
MSCI's global equities index rose on Wednesday after a surprise drop in the U.S. inflation reading and a second day of strong
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World
EU accepts action plan by Elon Musk's X to become more transparent
The European Union, which fined Elon Musk's social media network X €120 million ($137.2 million) last year, said on Wednesday it had accepted an action plan by X to
July 15, 2026
Crime|US|World
Blanche says he's not a 'yes man' as he faces criticism over Trump loyalty
President Donald Trump's attorney general nominee, Todd Blanche, faced tense bipartisan questioning at a U.S.
July 15, 2026
Business|Food|World
U.S. burrito chain Chipotle opens first eatery in Mexico
Chipotle Mexican Grill will open its first restaurant in Mexico in the northern border state of Nuevo Leon, local operator Alsea said on Tuesday.
July 15, 2026
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Oil prices make small gain on smaller US inventory draw
Oil prices rose slightly on Wednesday, reacting to stronger-than-expected inventory and largely shrugging off a new wave of U.S. attacks against Iranian military
July 15, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Serbia pledges aid to Ukraine but ducks call for more pressure on Russia
Serbia will send Ukraine more humanitarian aid but did not sign up to a regional call for continued security support for the country and more pressure on Russia,
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
France faces debt surge unless spending curbed, report says
France faces a sharp deterioration in its public finances over the rest of the decade unless policymakers act quickly to curb spending, an independent report commissioned by
July 15, 2026
World
Furious Trump overturns suspension of ICE traffic stops amid MAGA criticism
Furious Trump overturns suspension of ICE traffic stops amid MAGA criticism
July 15, 2026
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House Republicans unveil a $95 billion plan for the Iran war, farm aid and elections
House Republicans have unveiled a $95 billion plan focused on boosting defense, aiding farmers and enacting stricter voter registration rules
July 15, 2026
Sports|World
Kylian Mbappé-led France falls flat in World Cup loss to Spain when hopes for a title were high
Kylian Mbappé had France poised for another run to the World Cup final with a team that seemingly had the offensive firepower to solve Spain’s stout defense
July 15, 2026
Africa|Crime|Europe|World
A boat carrying migrants capsizes off Libya's coast, with at least 50 dead or missing
Authorities say a boat carrying about 60 migrants, including women and children, bound for European shores capsized off the coast of eastern Libya in the latest maritime tragedy off the North African country
July 15, 2026
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Paramount and Warner Bros. expect a delay in closing the deal
Paramount and Warner Bros. expect a delay in closing the deal
July 16, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
US nonprofits sue Trump administration over ICC sanctions that ‘muzzle Palestine advocacy’
US nonprofits sue Trump administration over ICC sanctions that ‘muzzle Palestine advocacy’
July 15, 2026
Europe|Sports|Travel|World
Waerenskjold wins fastest ever stage of Tour de France, Pogačar protects lead
Norwegian rider Soeren Waerenskjold has sprinted to victory in the 11th stage of the Tour de France and Tadej Pogačar has protected his overall lead
July 15, 2026
Arts|Europe|Sports|World
Drama-filled women's final at Wimbledon earns record viewership on ESPN
The drama-filled Wimbledon final between Linda Noskova and Karolina Muchova over the weekend was ESPN’s most-watched women’s championship match at the grass-court Grand Slam
July 15, 2026
Arts|Education|Environment|Travel|World
Sakolsky Forest: How a Pennsylvania teacher’s good deed 27 years ago grew into a 50,000-tree forest in China
Sakolsky Forest: How a Pennsylvania teacher’s good deed 27 years ago grew into a 50,000-tree forest in China
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
IMF strategy chief calls for price stability, credibility in shock-prone world
The International Monetary Fund's strategy chief urged government officials on Wednesday to focus on medium-term fiscal frameworks and
July 15, 2026
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Trump's ICC order violates free speech, advocacy groups say in lawsuit
Two U.S.-based advocacy groups sued the Trump administration on Wednesday, arguing that sanctions imposed on the International Criminal Court violate
July 15, 2026
Science|Technology|World
What is Pickaxe Mountain, the Iranian nuclear-linked site threatened by Trump?
U.S.
July 15, 2026
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US producer prices post largest drop in 14 months; inflation risks still tilted to the upside
U.S. producer prices unexpectedly fell in June, posting their biggest decline in 14 months amid a pullback in the cost of energy products, further
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Dollar falls after cooling producer prices, Middle East escalation in focus
The dollar fell against major currencies on Wednesday after softer-than-expected U.S. producer prices reinforced signs of easing inflation, bolstering
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Trump's pick to head Bureau of Labor Statistics clears key Senate hurdle
Brett Matsumoto, President Donald Trump's pick to head the U.S.
July 15, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Sheinbaum rejects DEA comments of "deadly connection" between her government and cartels
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Wednesday rejected comments from the head of the U.S.
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Wall Street's investment banking machine firing on all cylinders
A broad revival in investment banking is taking hold on Wall Street, fueled by a surge in IPOs, mergers and debt issuance.
July 15, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Lebanon, Israel conclude US-brokered talks on 'pilot zones' in Rome
Lebanon and Israel concluded U.S.-brokered talks in Rome on Wednesday, with a U.S. official saying they had made progress on implementing a plan that could see Israeli
July 15, 2026
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Goldman's Reummler says she would have reported Epstein if she knew of his abuses
Goldman Sachs senior counsel Kathy Ruemmler on Wednesday told a House committee investigating convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein that if she had known he was abusing
July 15, 2026
Americas|Crime|Political|Sports|World
Atlanta police prepare for Argentina-England World Cup semi-final
Police in Atlanta were preparing on Wednesday for the World Cup semi-final clash between Argentina and England, a match seen as potentially high risk for trouble given the
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
UK's incoming prime minister Burnham to name Mahmood as finance minister, FT reports
Andy Burnham is set to name interior minister Shabana Mahmood as his finance minister when he becomes Britain's prime minister next week, the Financial Times reported on
July 15, 2026
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White House weighs extending Jones Act waivers as Iran conflict raises price concerns
The White House is weighing another extension of waivers allowing foreign ships to transport goods between U.S. ports as renewed conflict with Iran raises
July 15, 2026
Crime|Travel|US|World
1 dead, 3 missing after boat sinks near Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay, authorities say
1 dead, 3 missing after boat sinks near Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay, authorities say
July 15, 2026
Economy|Political|US|World
Johnson unveils $95 billion plan for defense spending and Trump’s elections overhaul
Johnson unveils $95 billion plan for defense spending and Trump’s elections overhaul
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|US|World
Trump rescinds toll plan for ships in Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump on Tuesday rescinded the decision to impose a 20% toll for cargo moving through the Strait of Hormuz, saying it will be replaced by Gulf state investments in the US.
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
Amazon will launch its satellite internet in South Africa, seemingly beating Musk in his homeland
Amazon says that the technology company will launch its new satellite internet service Amazon Leo in South Africa in 2027
July 15, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
Everything you need to know about England vs. Argentina
Everything you need to know about England vs. Argentina
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Strait of Hormuz-style crisis looms for Russia as Ukraine forces shutdown of a key waterway
Strait of Hormuz-style crisis looms for Russia as Ukraine forces shutdown of a key waterway
July 15, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Man arrested over threat to shoot Reform UK leader Nigel Farage
A man who made a threat on social media to shoot Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage has been arrested, police said
July 15, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Ukraine and EU aim for a weapons production partnership as war with Russia grinds on
The European Union’s top official has signed an agreement to move forward on joint weapons production deal with Ukraine
July 15, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
UK's Reform calls for 'full security' for lawmakers after politician's murder
Britain's populist Reform UK called on Wednesday for all lawmakers to be given "full security" if they want it after the murder of Ann Widdecombe, a prominent member of the
July 15, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Russia says foreign troops sent to Ukraine after a peace deal would be legitimate targets
Russia said on Wednesday that any multinational force sent by Ukraine's allies to deploy there in the event of a peace deal would be unacceptable to Moscow, which would
July 15, 2026
Business|Health|Science|World
FDA examines produce items in US cyclosporiasis outbreak as cases rise
The U.S.
July 14, 2026
Business|Crime|Political|Technology|World
Alleged Russian cyber spy in Boston case previously worked for Kaspersky, source says and documents show
A computer expert facing U.S. hacking charges previously held a senior position at Moscow-based antivirus firm Kaspersky Lab, according to a
July 15, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Brazil services activity shrinks 0.4% in May, missing forecasts
Services activity in Brazil fell 0.4% in May from April on a seasonally adjusted basis, government statistics agency IBGE said on Wednesday, missing economists'
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Ukraine says it will protect ports to maintain export volumes after attacks
Ukraine will do everything possible to protect its seaports and guarantee grain exports at no less than last season's level, its deputy economy minister,
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology|World
Five cloud business groups urge EU interim measures against Broadcom
The Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers in Europe (CISPE) has joined forces with four other trade groups to urge EU antitrust regulators to suspend
July 15, 2026
Business|Europe|Political|World
Zelenskiy endorses energy boss as new Ukraine prime minister
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy endorsed the head of the state energy company on Wednesday to be Ukraine's new prime minister, while giving no clear answer on the future of the
July 15, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|World
Buffett says his children are ready to distribute his fortune, calls Bill Gates' Epstein ties 'distasteful'
Warren Buffett said he found fellow billionaire Bill Gates’ association with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein “distasteful,” but decided to stop donating
July 15, 2026
Election|Political|US|World
Reporter subpoenas part of 'security' operation, Trump spy nominee says
President Donald Trump's nominee to be the top U.S. spy, Jay Clayton, appeared at his delayed confirmation hearing
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Bank of Canada holds rates, says the economy is growing again
The Bank of Canada left its benchmark overnight rate unchanged at 2.25% on Wednesday as widely expected and said growth would
July 15, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Merz reaches out to AfD voters before pivotal German regional election
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz appealed to supporters of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) to judge his government on its merits ahead of an election in
July 15, 2026
Europe|Interview|Sports|World
England coach Thomas Tuchel has a recipe for handling World Cup stress. It includes ice cream
How does England coach Thomas Tuchel handle the pressure of a run to the semifinals of the World Cup
July 15, 2026
Crime|US|World
DHS was quick to defend fatal ICE shootings in January. Its statements appear to be changing
DHS was quick to defend fatal ICE shootings in January. Its statements appear to be changing
July 15, 2026
Europe|Health|Science|World
Medici family mystery may be solved after more than 400 years
Medici family mystery may be solved after more than 400 years
July 15, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
World Cup star Lopes returns to Champions League action captaining Shamrock Rovers to win
World Cup star Roberto ‘Pico’ Lopes has returned to action in the Champions League and captained Shamrock Rovers into the second qualifying round
July 15, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Israel's latest strikes kill a dozen people in Gaza, including police officers
Israeli airstrikes have killed at least a dozen people in Gaza over the past two days, according to local health officials
July 15, 2026
Europe|Political|Travel|World
Gibraltar ushers in a new era as British territory's border fence with Spain is removed
The fence separating Gibraltar from Spain has been dismantled to ease travel for thousands who cross daily
July 15, 2026
Economy|Europe|World
Starmer says his political journey is over at his last question session as UK leader
Keir Starmer has answered questions from lawmakers in the House of Commons for the last time before leaving the British prime minister's office next week
July 15, 2026
Business|Crime|US|World
Detainees at ICE facility in Texas report frequent beatings and other human rights abuses
A new report from human rights advocates says 90% of detainees interviewed at a sprawling ICE facility in Texas say they were either beaten by guards or witnessed others being beaten
July 15, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Baltics and Poland warn Russia could launch limited military or hybrid provocation against NATO
Lithuania's president says intelligence suggests Russia is planning attacks on critical infrastructure in the Baltic states or Poland
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
US producer prices drop 0.3% from May to June on lower energy prices, but outlook is cloudy
U.S. wholesale inflation fell from May to June on plunging energy prices but intensifying hostilities with Iran are clouding the outlook
July 15, 2026
Business|Technology|World
EU, Ukraine seal 'drone deal' to boost production, establish joint ventures
Ukraine and the European Union have sealed a "drone deal", aiming to combine Kyiv's expertise with EU industrial capacity to establish joint projects and scale
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
BNY lifts 2026 revenue forecast above estimates after quarterly beat
BNY raised its 2026 revenue forecast above Wall Street expectations on Wednesday after trouncing estimates for second-quarter results,
July 15, 2026
Asia|Political|World
Opposing sides in Myanmar conflict open to dialogue, Thai foreign minister says
ASEAN's special envoy on Myanmar has held separate talks with the country's military-backed negotiators and some rebel groups, with all sides recognising there is no military
July 15, 2026
Environment|Health|World
Israel kills four people in Gaza, including a child, medics say
An Israeli airstrike killed a man, his wife and their six-year-old daughter in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, Palestinian health
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
UN warns Sudan gum arabic trade helps sustain civil war
The United Nations human rights office on Wednesday called on states, businesses and parties linked to Sudan's globally-relevant gum arabic industry
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Dimon-led JPMorgan poised to become world's first $1 trillion bank
Jamie Dimon's two decades at the helm of JPMorgan Chase have rewritten industry record books and the Wall Street giant is now within striking
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Wholesale inflation improved as energy prices fell last month — but relief may be temporary
Wholesale inflation improved as energy prices fell last month — but relief may be temporary
July 15, 2026
Health|Science|World
More health workers strike as Ebola cases in Congo exceed 2,000, including 754 deaths
Ebola cases in Congo have reached 2,011, with 754 deaths, according to government data
July 15, 2026
Science|Technology|World
Faint new planet is revealed around a young star after a decade in hiding
Astronomers have discovered a faint new world orbiting a young star after more than a decade of cosmic hide-and-seek
July 15, 2026
Entertainment|Environment|Sports|Travel|World
Lumberjack World Championships draw competitors from more than a dozen states to northern Wisconsin
Lumberjack World Championships draw competitors from more than a dozen states to northern Wisconsin
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
BlackRock assets hit record $15 trillion on boost from buoyant markets, ETF inflows
BlackRock's second-quarter profit outpaced Wall Street estimates on Wednesday as a stock market rally lifted the value of client assets
July 15, 2026
Americas|Europe|Health|Political|World
EU provides extra €20 million in aid for Venezuela after earthquake
The European Union is providing a further €20 million ($22.8 million) in humanitarian aid to help Venezuela deal with last month's earthquake, it said on Wednesday.
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Trump presses defense executives to boost weapons production
President Donald Trump urged top defense executives on Wednesday to accelerate weapons production and expand
July 15, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
US negotiator Brett McGurk will release a book on the Hamas hostage crisis
A lead U.S. negotiator for the release of hostages captured by Hamas during the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks in Israel will have a book out this fall
July 15, 2026
Election|Europe|World
Turkey's ousted opposition leader says preparing for possible new party
Turkey's ousted main opposition CHP leader said on Wednesday that preparations are under way for the possible establishment of a new political party, but any formal step
July 15, 2026
Business|Crime|Environment|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Information from NATO member states shows Russia attempted sabotage, Latvia's president says
Information from NATO member nations, including Lithuania and Latvia, shows that Russia has made various attempts to conduct sabotage, Latvian president Edgars Rinkevics
July 15, 2026
Business|Science|Technology|World
Apple Intelligence AI service registered with Chinese cyberspace regulator
China's cyberspace regulator said on Wednesday that Apple's on-device generative AI service, Apple Intelligence, has been registered for use on
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
Brazil braces for new U.S. tariffs as Washington broadens trade push, sources say
Brazil is bracing for the United States to impose a new 25% tariff on thousands of its imports after months of intensive but largely unproductive
July 15, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Europe|Finance|Science|Technology|World
European shares eke out slim gains on luxury rebound even as war risks persist
European shares ended Wednesday with slim gains as a strong rebound in luxury stocks countered weakness in telecom and
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
China's DeepSeek to raise fresh capital at $74 billion valuation ahead of onshore IPO, sources say
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is planning to launch a fresh fundraising round at a valuation of about 500 billion yuan ($74 billion) ahead of a potential mainland
July 15, 2026
Africa|Crime|Political|World
Congo forms new council in push for war crimes justice
Democratic Republic of Congo has formed a new advisory council that includes senior war crimes lawyers from the United States and Europe to
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Revamp of 'core' PCE measure could help Fed estimate underlying inflation, research says
The U.S.
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Next Israel government must halt rise in debt burden, central bank chief says
Whoever wins the election in Israel later this year must rein in defence-led state spending that has grown in recent years and invest more in education,
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World
Melting core
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets A torrent of new information hit markets on Tuesday, with a mostly
July 15, 2026
Education|Health|Technology|World
UK unveils plans for social media curfew for older teens — but it's voluntary
The British government has announced plans for a six-hour social media curfew from midnight for 16- and 17-year-olds
July 15, 2026
Political|World
In occupied zone of Lebanon, Israeli military veterans see shadow of past wars
Israeli leaders describe the territory now occupied in Lebanon as a war gain, but some military veterans see the so-called "buffer zone" as
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World
Brazil's Lula gains ground on Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of presidential vote, poll shows
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has widened his lead over right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in the run-up to October's presidential election, a Quaest
July 15, 2026
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World
Human rights groups sue over Trump administration's sanctions on ICC for investigations into Israel
Two human rights groups say Trump administration sanctions imposed on the International Criminal Court over its investigations of Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza have illegally impeded their ability to advocate for Palestinians
July 15, 2026
Political|World
Who are the Houthis, Iran’s allies in Yemen?
Yemen's Houthi movement fired missiles at Saudi Arabia after accusing the kingdom of bombing an airport under their control on Monday, breaking a four-year truce in the conflict
March 13, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
UK economy needs budget discipline, OECD says as Burnham prepares for power
Britain must maintain its budget discipline, tackle high pension spending and address soaring energy prices to speed up its economy, the OECD said on
July 15, 2026
World
Italy's coalition vows to pursue election law reform after setback
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's right-wing coalition on Wednesday vowed to press ahead with a new election law, a day after a bruising parliamentary
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Canadian home sales rise in June, prices unchanged from prior month
Canadian home sales posted a modest increase in June following a robust jump the previous month, and prices remained unchanged, data from the Canadian
July 15, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Briton jailed in Iran given additional two-year sentence, family says
The family of British couple Craig and Lindsay Foreman, who are serving a 10-year prison sentence in Iran on espionage charges that they deny, said on Wednesday that a
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Eyeing valuation jump, investors prep bids for chip giant CXMT's $8.6 billion IPO
Chinese investors seeking shares in CXMT's $8.6 billion IPO are betting the Chinese chipmaker's valuation will soar as much as 10-fold
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Peru approves $2.8 billion budget hike ahead of Fujimori transition
Peru's Congress approved late Tuesday a $2.8 billion budget expansion to fund infrastructure projects, essential services and other purposes, offering
July 15, 2026
Asia|Crime|World
Committee hears final arguments in probe of Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades
An independent committee investigating Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades is hearing final arguments
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
India-UK trade pact takes effect, cutting tariffs and boosting services trade
India and Britain's trade pact took effect on Wednesday, cutting tariffs on thousands of goods and expanding market access for
July 15, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
Lithuania says Russia is planning attacks on infrastructure
Lithuania has intelligence that Russia is planning attacks on infrastructure, and security around energy and transport sites will be tightened as a precaution, President
July 15, 2026
Africa|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
G7 urges halt to attacks in Sudan's El-Obeid, calls for wider arms embargo
G7 foreign ministers and the European Union's foreign policy chief on Wednesday urged Sudan's Rapid Support Forces and allied armed groups to stop all actions that could
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Spain's final 12-month EU-harmonised inflation at 3.6% in June
Spain's European Union-harmonised 12-month inflation rate rose to 3.6% in June, unchanged from the period through May, final data released by the National Statistics Institute (INE
July 15, 2026
Environment|Health|Science|World
New Zealand detects first H5N1 bird flu case, starts vaccination of endangered species
New Zealand reported its first case of the deadly H5N1 bird flu after a migratory seabird found on a beach near the capital, Wellington, tested positive, Biosecurity
July 15, 2026
Arts|Economy|Education|Environment|Food|Interview|World
Ugandan farmer Mukiibi steers Slow Food beyond its Italian roots
When Carlo Petrini founded the Slow Food movement in Rome in 1986 to protest the arrival of Italy's first McDonald's, Edward Mukiibi was not yet born.
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
China's Q2 economic growth cools to 3-1/2-year low as imbalances worsen
China's economy expanded at its slowest pace in more than three years in the second quarter, missing forecasts, with
July 15, 2026
Asia|Health|Lifestyle|World
Tai chi practitioners seek balance and well-being in fast-paced Beijing
Hundreds of people gather in Beijing’s parks every morning to practice tai chi and other traditional exercises
July 15, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
Russian strike on Ukraine's Odesa kills three as Moscow, Kyiv battle over Black Sea
Russia and Ukraine stepped up their battle over the Black Sea and key trade routes on Wednesday, with Moscow killing three people in an attack on the Ukrainian port
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
Japan PM Takaichi says draft economic blueprint not cause of bond market rout
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Wednesday said she saw no link between her government's draft economic blueprint and a recent market rout that has driven Japanese
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
Intel turns to next-generation ASML tool to help make its laptop chips
By Max A.
July 15, 2026
Business|Technology|Travel|World
Malaysia says residents at tech commune run by ex-Coinbase exec have valid travel documents
Malaysia's Immigration Department said on Wednesday that members of a "digital nomad" community run by U.S. investor Balaji Srinivasan had valid
July 15, 2026
Business|Science|Technology|World
Air India crash probe enters final stages after cockpit recorder, psychology reviews
India's aircraft accident investigating body has prepared a cockpit voice recorder transcript, conducted a psychological
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
ECB's Kocher sees currently no second-round effects from Iran war, but bank is ready to act
The European Central Bank currently sees no second-round effects from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, but is paying close attention to indirect price effects from the
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World
China turns to electric taxis to soften Hormuz oil shock
China has an increasingly important buffer against oil price shocks: electric taxis.
July 15, 2026
Business|Crime|Lifestyle|Travel|US|World
1 dead and 3 missing after boat carrying mostly family members sinks near Alcatraz Island
Authorities in San Francisco say one person has died, three people are missing and 16 others have been rescued from waters off the city after a pontoon boat sank
July 15, 2026
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|Technology|World
Cambodian tycoon was landlord to Chinese scammers and human traffickers
A gambling empire controlled by a powerful Cambodian tycoon was the landlord of a compound that was used for
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
China misses growth target for first time since Covid as Iran turmoil roils global trade
China misses growth target for first time since Covid as Iran turmoil roils global trade
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|World
China new home prices fall at slower pace, but recovery doubtful
China's new home prices contracted at a slower pace in June, but the modest improvement is unlikely to result in a broad
July 15, 2026
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Instant View: China's second-quarter economic growth misses market forecast
China's annual economic growth slowed sharply to 4.3% in the second quarter, official data showed on Wednesday, missing analysts' expectations as weak domestic demand and the oil
July 15, 2026