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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

Drama-filled women's final at Wimbledon earns record viewership on ESPN
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

Sakolsky Forest: How a Pennsylvania teacher’s good deed 27 years ago grew into a 50,000-tree forest in China
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

IMF strategy chief calls for price stability, credibility in shock-prone world
Americas|Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

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

Trump's ICC order violates free speech, advocacy groups say in lawsuit
Science|Technology|World

What is Pickaxe Mountain, the Iranian nuclear-linked site threatened by Trump?

U.S.

What is Pickaxe Mountain, the Iranian nuclear-linked site threatened by Trump?
Business|Economy|Finance|World

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

US producer prices post largest drop in 14 months; inflation risks still tilted to the upside
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

Dollar falls after cooling producer prices, Middle East escalation in focus
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.

Trump's pick to head Bureau of Labor Statistics clears key Senate hurdle
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.

Sheinbaum rejects DEA comments of "deadly connection" between her government and cartels
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.

Wall Street's investment banking machine firing on all cylinders
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

Lebanon, Israel conclude US-brokered talks on 'pilot zones' in Rome
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

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

Goldman's Reummler says she would have reported Epstein if she knew of his abuses
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

Atlanta police prepare for Argentina-England World Cup semi-final
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

UK's incoming prime minister Burnham to name Mahmood as finance minister, FT reports
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

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

White House weighs extending Jones Act waivers as Iran conflict raises price concerns
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

1 dead, 3 missing after boat sinks near Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay, authorities say
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

Johnson unveils $95 billion plan for defense spending and Trump’s elections overhaul
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.

Trump rescinds toll plan for ships in Strait of Hormuz
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

Amazon will launch its satellite internet in South Africa, seemingly beating Musk in his homeland
Europe|Sports|World

Everything you need to know about England vs. Argentina

Everything you need to know about England vs. Argentina

Everything you need to know about England vs. Argentina
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

Strait of Hormuz-style crisis looms for Russia as Ukraine forces shutdown of a key waterway
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

Man arrested over threat to shoot Reform UK leader Nigel Farage
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

Ukraine and EU aim for a weapons production partnership as war with Russia grinds on
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

UK's Reform calls for 'full security' for lawmakers after politician's murder
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

Russia says foreign troops sent to Ukraine after a peace deal would be legitimate targets
Business|Health|Science|World

FDA examines produce items in US cyclosporiasis outbreak as cases rise

The U.S.

FDA examines produce items in US cyclosporiasis outbreak as cases rise
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

Alleged Russian cyber spy in Boston case previously worked for Kaspersky, source says and documents show
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'

Brazil services activity shrinks 0.4% in May, missing forecasts
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,

Ukraine says it will protect ports to maintain export volumes after attacks
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

Five cloud business groups urge EU interim measures against Broadcom
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

Zelenskiy endorses energy boss as new Ukraine prime minister
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

Buffett says his children are ready to distribute his fortune, calls Bill Gates' Epstein ties 'distasteful'
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

Reporter subpoenas part of 'security' operation, Trump spy nominee says
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

Bank of Canada holds rates, says the economy is growing again
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

Merz reaches out to AfD voters before pivotal German regional election
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

England coach Thomas Tuchel has a recipe for handling World Cup stress. It includes ice cream
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

DHS was quick to defend fatal ICE shootings in January. Its statements appear to be changing
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

Medici family mystery may be solved after more than 400 years
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

World Cup star Lopes returns to Champions League action captaining Shamrock Rovers to win
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

Israel's latest strikes kill a dozen people in Gaza, including police officers
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

Gibraltar ushers in a new era as British territory's border fence with Spain is removed
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

Starmer says his political journey is over at his last question session as UK leader
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

Detainees at ICE facility in Texas report frequent beatings and other human rights abuses
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

Baltics and Poland warn Russia could launch limited military or hybrid provocation against NATO
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

US producer prices drop 0.3% from May to June on lower energy prices, but outlook is cloudy
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

EU, Ukraine seal 'drone deal' to boost production, establish joint ventures
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,

BNY lifts 2026 revenue forecast above estimates after quarterly beat
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

Opposing sides in Myanmar conflict open to dialogue, Thai foreign minister says
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

Israel kills four people in Gaza, including a child, medics say
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

UN warns Sudan gum arabic trade helps sustain civil war
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

Dimon-led JPMorgan poised to become world's first $1 trillion bank
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

Wholesale inflation improved as energy prices fell last month — but relief may be temporary
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

More health workers strike as Ebola cases in Congo exceed 2,000, including 754 deaths
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

Faint new planet is revealed around a young star after a decade in hiding
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

Lumberjack World Championships draw competitors from more than a dozen states to northern Wisconsin
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

BlackRock assets hit record $15 trillion on boost from buoyant markets, ETF inflows
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.

EU provides extra €20 million in aid for Venezuela after earthquake
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

Trump presses defense executives to boost weapons production
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

US negotiator Brett McGurk will release a book on the Hamas hostage crisis
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

Turkey's ousted opposition leader says preparing for possible new party
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

Information from NATO member states shows Russia attempted sabotage, Latvia's president says
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

Apple Intelligence AI service registered with Chinese cyberspace regulator
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

Brazil braces for new U.S. tariffs as Washington broadens trade push, sources say
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

European shares eke out slim gains on luxury rebound even as war risks persist
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

China's DeepSeek to raise fresh capital at $74 billion valuation ahead of onshore IPO, sources say
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

Congo forms new council in push for war crimes justice
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Revamp of 'core' PCE measure could help Fed estimate underlying inflation, research says

The U.S.

Revamp of 'core' PCE measure could help Fed estimate underlying inflation, research says
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,

Next Israel government must halt rise in debt burden, central bank  chief says
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

Melting core
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

UK unveils plans for social media curfew for older teens — but it's voluntary
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

In occupied zone of Lebanon, Israeli military veterans see shadow of past wars
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

Brazil's Lula gains ground on Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of presidential vote, poll shows
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

Human rights groups sue over Trump administration's sanctions on ICC for investigations into Israel
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

Who are the Houthis, Iran’s allies in Yemen?
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

UK economy needs budget discipline, OECD says as Burnham prepares for power
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

Italy's coalition vows to pursue election law reform after setback
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

Canadian home sales rise in June, prices unchanged from prior month
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

Briton jailed in Iran given additional two-year sentence, family says
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

Eyeing valuation jump, investors prep bids for chip giant CXMT's $8.6 billion IPO
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

Peru approves $2.8 billion budget hike ahead of Fujimori transition
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

Committee hears final arguments in probe of Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades
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

India-UK trade pact takes effect, cutting tariffs and boosting services trade
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

Lithuania says Russia is planning attacks on infrastructure
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

G7 urges halt to attacks in Sudan's El-Obeid, calls for wider arms embargo
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

Spain's final 12-month EU-harmonised inflation at 3.6% in June
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

New Zealand detects first H5N1 bird flu case, starts vaccination of endangered species
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.

Ugandan farmer Mukiibi steers Slow Food beyond its Italian roots
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

China's Q2 economic growth cools to 3-1/2-year low as imbalances worsen
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

Tai chi practitioners seek balance and well-being in fast-paced Beijing
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

Russian strike on Ukraine's Odesa kills three as Moscow, Kyiv battle over Black Sea
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

Japan PM Takaichi says draft economic blueprint not cause of bond market rout
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Intel turns to next-generation ASML tool to help make its laptop chips

By Max A.

Intel turns to next-generation ASML tool to help make its laptop chips
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

Malaysia says residents at tech commune run by ex-Coinbase exec have valid travel documents
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

Air India crash probe enters final stages after cockpit recorder, psychology reviews
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

ECB's Kocher sees currently no second-round effects from Iran war, but bank is ready to act
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.

China turns to electric taxis to soften Hormuz oil shock
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

1 dead and 3 missing after boat carrying mostly family members sinks near Alcatraz Island
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

Cambodian tycoon was landlord to Chinese scammers and human traffickers
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

China misses growth target for first time since Covid as Iran turmoil roils global trade
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

China new home prices fall at slower pace, but recovery doubtful
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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

Instant View: China's second-quarter economic growth misses market forecast
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|World

US House passes bill to make daylight saving time permanent

The U.S.

US House passes bill to make daylight saving time permanent
Education|World

Appeals court ends US oversight of Louisiana school system related to desegregation mandate

A federal appeals court ended a more than six-decade-old federal oversight of a Louisiana school system related to a desegregation mandate, a court

Appeals court ends US oversight of Louisiana school system related to desegregation mandate
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

Iran-linked vessels pass through Hormuz ahead of US blockade

The number of vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz ticked up on Tuesday, with most of them linked to Iranian trade, before a U.S. blockade

Iran-linked vessels pass through Hormuz ahead of US blockade
MidEast|Political|World

US reimposes its blockade on Iran after Tehran's attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military has reimposed its blockade of Iranian ports in response to Iran’s attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz

US reimposes its blockade on Iran after Tehran's attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz
Crime|Political|World

ICE officer who fatally shot driver in Maine was 'fearing for public safety,' agency says

Sen. Angus King says the motorist killed by ICE officers in a Maine shooting was not the target of the warrant the officers were executing

ICE officer who fatally shot driver in Maine was 'fearing for public safety,' agency says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Trump resumes Iran port blockade and threatens strikes on energy targets

President Donald Trump on Tuesday reimposed a naval blockade of all Iranian ports and

Trump resumes Iran port blockade and threatens strikes on energy targets
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Brutal killing of 11-year-old highlights unrelenting sexual violence in India

On a Saturday evening this month, an 11-year-old girl left her home for a friend's birthday party in a small town in eastern India. 

Brutal killing of 11-year-old highlights unrelenting sexual violence in India
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Trump administration orders ICE to suspend most vehicle stops after 2 deadly shootings

Trump administration officials have told Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to suspend most vehicle stops after two deadly shootings in little over a week, according to a person familiar with the matter

Trump administration orders ICE to suspend most vehicle stops after 2 deadly shootings
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Messi vs Bellingham could be the story of the World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina

It’s England vs

Messi vs Bellingham could be the story of the World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina
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Kuroda's negative rate surprise shocked his own BOJ board, minutes show

The Bank of Japan's shock introduction of negative rates in 2016 drew intense criticism from within the board with some blasting it as half-baked and a risky

Kuroda's negative rate surprise shocked his own BOJ board, minutes show
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Japan manufacturers stay upbeat on chip demand, services hit by costs

Japanese manufacturers' sentiment remained relatively upbeat in July, supported by solid semiconductor demand, while confidence among non-manufacturers

Japan manufacturers stay upbeat on chip demand, services hit by costs
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Wife of Ryanair passenger partially sucked out of plane window recalls incident

Svetlana Maksimovic and her husband Ljubisa Karovic had just settled into a Ryanair flight last week when a loud

Wife of Ryanair passenger partially sucked out of plane window recalls incident
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Maine Democrats, rattled by Platner's downfall, protest fatal ICE shooting

As bewildered Maine Democrats face a deadline to replace Graham Platner after his U.S.

Maine Democrats, rattled by Platner's downfall, protest fatal ICE shooting
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How this Spain squad is throwing back to 2010 in its quest to win the World Cup

How this Spain squad is throwing back to 2010 in its quest to win the World Cup

How this Spain squad is throwing back to 2010 in its quest to win the World Cup
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The Trump team’s worst predictions about the Iran war

The Trump team’s worst predictions about the Iran war

The Trump team’s worst predictions about the Iran war
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Mexico asks US state attorneys general to investigate migrant deaths in ICE custody

Mexico has formally requested that U.S. state attorneys general investigate cases of migrants who have died in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody or during raids

Mexico asks US state attorneys general to investigate migrant deaths in ICE custody
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Federal appeals court ends a decades-old school desegregation order in Louisiana

A federal appeals court has ended more than 60 years of federal oversight of a Louisiana school system that had been ordered to eradicate segregation

Federal appeals court ends a decades-old school desegregation order in Louisiana
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Trump prosecutor Jack Smith reviewed texts from 44 US lawmakers, Republican senators say

Former U.S.

Trump prosecutor Jack Smith reviewed texts from 44 US lawmakers, Republican senators say
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What to know about the US outbreak of cyclosporiasis intestinal illness

The U.S.

What to know about the US outbreak of cyclosporiasis intestinal illness
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ICE suspends traffic stops in wake of Maine fatal shooting, border czar says

The U.S.

ICE suspends traffic stops in wake of Maine fatal shooting, border czar says
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US Senate Democrats block $1.15 trillion defense bill over Iran war objections

U.S.

US Senate Democrats block $1.15 trillion defense bill over Iran war objections
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US military will be out of Iraq by end of September, Iraqi prime minister and Pentagon say

The U.S. military will leave Iraq by the end of September following a 23-year presence that started with the 2003 invasion against Saddam Hussein and ended with much smaller operations against the Islamic State group

US military will be out of Iraq by end of September, Iraqi prime minister and Pentagon say
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Cuba plunged into 3rd nationwide blackout in 2 weeks as fuel runs low

Cuba is suffering another nationwide blackout, leaving the entire country without power

Cuba plunged into 3rd nationwide blackout in 2 weeks as fuel runs low
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Dangerous smoke from Canadian wildfires moves into the Great Lakes and Northeast

Dangerous smoke from Canadian wildfires moves into the Great Lakes and Northeast

Dangerous smoke from Canadian wildfires moves into the Great Lakes and Northeast
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Rare high flood risk for potentially ‘catastrophic’ impacts issued for already inundated parts of Texas

Rare high flood risk for potentially ‘catastrophic’ impacts issued for already inundated parts of Texas

Rare high flood risk for potentially ‘catastrophic’ impacts issued for already inundated parts of Texas
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These are the 17 Mexicans whose ICE-related deaths prompted Mexico to demand accountability

These are the 17 Mexicans whose ICE-related deaths prompted Mexico to demand accountability

These are the 17 Mexicans whose ICE-related deaths prompted Mexico to demand accountability
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Maine Democrats criticize GOP Sen. Susan Collins after the fatal ICE shooting in the state

Maine Democrats are fighting to link Republican Sen. Susan Collins to a new fatal shooting by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in their state

Maine Democrats criticize GOP Sen. Susan Collins after the fatal ICE shooting in the state
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Spain shuts down France and Kylian Mbappé, advances to the World Cup final with a 2-0 victory

Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the penalty spot after a heady play by teenager Lamine Yamal, Pedro Porro added another goal and Spain advanced to its first World Cup final since winning in 2010 with a 2-0 victory over France

Spain shuts down France and Kylian Mbappé, advances to the World Cup final with a 2-0 victory
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Trump will speak on elections in primetime address after pushing debunked conspiracies

President Donald Trump will deliver a primetime address this week that he says will include a focus on elections

Trump will speak on elections in primetime address after pushing debunked conspiracies
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Iran appears to be preparing a major test of America’s blockade

Iran appears to be preparing a major test of America’s blockade

Iran appears to be preparing a major test of America’s blockade
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Lack of body cameras on ICE agents fuels more uncertainty over fatal shootings

Lack of body cameras on ICE agents fuels more uncertainty over fatal shootings

Lack of body cameras on ICE agents fuels more uncertainty over fatal shootings
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Foreigners bought $132 billion of U.S. securities in May, Treasury says

Foreign investors bought a net $132 billion of U.S. securities in May, the Treasury Department said on Tuesday in its monthly Treasury International Capital

Foreigners bought $132 billion of U.S. securities in May, Treasury says
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Soccer-Spain beat France 2-0 to reach World Cup final

European champions Spain beat France 2-0 in the World Cup semi-finals on Tuesday, producing a controlled display to book a place in Sunday's final.

Soccer-Spain beat France 2-0 to reach World Cup final
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China's Q2 growth set to lose steam, stimulus to remain calibrated

China's economy likely cooled in the second quarter, with growth drifting toward the lower end of Beijing's annual target as an entrenched demand slump

China's Q2 growth set to lose steam, stimulus to remain calibrated
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Civil rights leaders announce 'March on Washington' to defend voting rights

By Bianca Flowers CHICAGO, July 15 (Chicago) - Civil rights leaders have announced plans for a Washington march next month to defend voting rights, saying recent court decisions have weakened key

Civil rights leaders announce 'March on Washington' to defend voting rights
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Trump administration sued by environmental groups for rescinding definition of 'harm'

The Trump administration was sued on Tuesday by nine environmental groups that said its recent decision to rescind a more than 50-year-old definition of "harm"

Trump administration sued by environmental groups for rescinding definition of 'harm'
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Australia to establish government AI office, curb data centres' water use

Australia will create an office at the heart of the government to manage the development of artificial intelligence standards and force

Australia to establish government AI office, curb data centres' water use
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Moscow mayor says 340 Ukrainian drones sent towards the capital, most downed

Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said 340 Ukrainian drones had been dispatched to the area surrounding the capital over a 24-hour period and most had been downed by anti-aircraft units

Moscow mayor says 340 Ukrainian drones sent towards the capital, most downed
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Soccer-Atlanta beefs up security ahead of England-Argentina World Cup semi-final

The Atlanta Police Department (APD) will have enhanced security in place for Wednesday's World Cup semi-final in the city between England and Argentina,

Soccer-Atlanta beefs up security ahead of England-Argentina World Cup semi-final
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Scottish traffic cone gets dignitary's welcome in Boston after World Cup friendship

Fresh off a first-class flight from Glasgow, an orange traffic cone received a hero’s welcome at Boston Logan International Airport, complete with a bagpiper, diplomats and state leaders

Scottish traffic cone gets dignitary's welcome in Boston after World Cup friendship
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US drivers may soon see pump prices climb back up to $4

Americans could soon see gasoline prices top $4 a gallon again as renewed hostilities between the U.S. and Iran have pushed energy prices higher by

US drivers may soon see pump prices climb back up to $4
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Trump touts 'tremendous chemistry' with new Iraqi Prime Minister al-Zaidi during White House visit

President Donald Trump has warmly welcomed new Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi to the White House

Trump touts 'tremendous chemistry' with new Iraqi Prime Minister al-Zaidi during White House visit
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House passes bill to 'ditch the switch' and make daylight saving time permanent

There will be no turning back the clock if the House has its way

House passes bill to 'ditch the switch' and make daylight saving time permanent
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Spain books a spot in the World Cup final with a comprehensive victory over France

Spain books a spot in the World Cup final with a comprehensive victory over France

Spain books a spot in the World Cup final with a comprehensive victory over France
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Judge dismisses lawsuit against Apple over alleged child sexual abuse material on iCloud

Judge dismisses lawsuit against Apple over alleged child sexual abuse material on iCloud

Judge dismisses lawsuit against Apple over alleged child sexual abuse material on iCloud
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Kylian Mbappé denied a 3rd straight World Cup final but remains in Golden Boot mix with Messi

Kylian Mbappé won’t get a third consecutive trip to the World Cup final and remains in the race with Argentina superstar Lionel Messi for the Golden Boot four years after he won it

Kylian Mbappé denied a 3rd straight World Cup final but remains in Golden Boot mix with Messi
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Where authorities are restricting data centres amid AI boom

A growing number of governments, regulators and cities around the world are moving to freeze, restrict or ban new data centre construction, as concerns mount over electricity costs

Where authorities are restricting data centres amid AI boom
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The Latest: Justices testify about Supreme Court security in rare appearance before Congress

U.S. Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett are making a rare appearance before Congress

The Latest: Justices testify about Supreme Court security in rare appearance before Congress