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ICE pitches legal insurance to help shield local officers who make immigration arrests

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is pitching a plan to help shield local police officers who make immigration arrests from possible financial consequences if they are accused of on-duty misconduct

ICE pitches legal insurance to help shield local officers who make immigration arrests
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The Latest: Trump calls concerns about conditions on USS Lincoln ‘fake’

President Donald Trump has downplayed reports about conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln to reporters in the Oval Office

The Latest: Trump calls concerns about conditions on USS Lincoln ‘fake’
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Trump blames vandals for damaged grass in the spot where he held his big July 4 celebration

President Donald Trump says vandals are to blame for large swaths of dead grass on the National Mall near the World War II Memorial

Trump blames vandals for damaged grass in the spot where he held his big July 4 celebration
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LIV Golf to end season early and cancel the Michigan team event

LIV Golf is ending its season one tournament early

LIV Golf to end season early and cancel the Michigan team event
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IMF staff to visit Senegal this week, reflecting progress toward new program

The International Monetary Fund said on Monday that its staff would visit the West African country from August 19 to September 1 to continue discussions on

IMF staff to visit Senegal this week, reflecting progress toward new program
Business|Economy|Technology

Wispr Flow valued at $2 billion on investor demand for AI voice-to-text startups

AI startup Wispr Flow has nearly tripled its valuation to $2 billion in nine months, underscoring investor enthusiasm for voice tools that let users work and write

Wispr Flow valued at $2 billion on investor demand for AI voice-to-text startups
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Canada braces for 50% US tariffs, with negotiators still far apart

Canada faces a new round of 50% U.S. tariffs this week that businesses said could cause job losses in some already

Canada braces for 50% US tariffs, with negotiators still far apart
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Trump says North Korea's Kim has responded to his overtures

A day after he ordered the United States to scale back military exercises with South Korea and called North Korea "unthreatening

Trump says North Korea's Kim has responded to his overtures
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Dollar edges lower against euro as markets trim rate hike bets

The dollar edged lower against the euro and the Swiss franc on Monday as traders trimmed rate hike bets in the wake of softer U.S. economic data.

Dollar edges lower against euro as markets trim rate hike bets
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One neutral rate estimate suggests Fed's policy stance is accommodative, paper says 

The Federal Reserve's current policy rate is probably accommodative, if measured against a medium-run estimate of the so-called neutral rate at which borrowing costs are neither

One neutral rate estimate suggests Fed's policy stance is accommodative, paper says 
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US midterm election betting races past 2024 congressional total, data shows

Betting on November's U.S. midterm elections has already hit $133 million, surpassing the $92.4 million wagered during the 2024 congressional election cycle, the Anti-Corruption

US midterm election betting races past 2024 congressional total, data shows
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General Atlantic picks JPMorgan to lead revived IPO effort, source says

Investment firm General Atlantic has tapped JPMorgan Chase to lead its initial public offering, according to a source familiar with the matter, reviving listing plans

General Atlantic picks JPMorgan to lead revived IPO effort, source says
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US civil rights agency moves to end demographic data collection after 60 years

The Trump administration is seeking to toss aside a 60-year-old requirement for tens of thousands of private sector employers to submit workforce demographic reports each year to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the agency responsible for enforcing anti-discrimination laws in the workplace

US civil rights agency moves to end demographic data collection after 60 years
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US stocks edge further from their record after oil prices rise

U.S. stocks slipped further from their record heights after rising oil prices cranked up the pressure on inflation and financial markets

US stocks edge further from their record after oil prices rise
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Stocks, dollar fall after weak data; yields rise

U.S. stocks ended down on Monday and the dollar hit a two-month low against the euro as soft U.S. economic data, including an unexpected drop in retail

Stocks, dollar fall after weak data; yields rise
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Iran threatens new offensive while US rules out extending ceasefire deal

Iran will shift to a "fully offensive" military posture because efforts to negotiate a permanent end to the war with the U.S

Iran threatens new offensive while US rules out extending ceasefire deal
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US railroad Union Pacific turned charges meant to cover fuel costs from Iran war into profit

U.S. railroad Union Pacific collected $91.1 million more in fuel surcharges than it paid for fuel during the second quarter,

US railroad Union Pacific turned charges meant to cover fuel costs from Iran war into profit
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Trump threatens Oman as it works with Iran on a Strait of Hormuz deal, and other Middle East news

Iran says it's working to finalize a joint statement with Oman on a plan to manage shipping through the Strait of Hormuz

Trump threatens Oman as it works with Iran on a Strait of Hormuz deal, and other Middle East news
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Hood County shuts down Flock cameras over privacy concerns

Hood County shuts down Flock cameras over privacy concerns

Hood County shuts down Flock cameras over privacy concerns
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‘Brazen act of self-dealing.’ Lawmakers, watchdogs alarmed after Trump regulators let Trump firm start a bank

‘Brazen act of self-dealing.’ Lawmakers, watchdogs alarmed after Trump regulators let Trump firm start a bank

‘Brazen act of self-dealing.’ Lawmakers, watchdogs alarmed after Trump regulators let Trump firm start a bank
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Top Russian economist replaced after warning of economic costs of Ukraine war

Top Russian economist replaced after warning of economic costs of Ukraine war

Top Russian economist replaced after warning of economic costs of Ukraine war
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Brazil minister says fiscal reforms face painful final mile

Brazil's Finance Minister Dario Durigan said on Monday that the country faces a "painful final mile" of fiscal reforms to address high interest rates, rising public debt

Brazil minister says fiscal reforms face painful final mile
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Banks reach $86.4 million Mexican bond rigging settlement in Manhattan

Mexican banking affiliates of Bank of America, Banco Santander, BBVA, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank and HSBC agreed to pay $86.4 million to settle a long-running antitrust

Banks reach $86.4 million Mexican bond rigging settlement in Manhattan
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US home builder sentiment ticks up in August but remains weak overall

U.S. home builder sentiment unexpectedly ticked higher in August, but residential construction firms' confidence remains weak overall, weighed down by economic uncertainty, high

US home builder sentiment ticks up in August but remains weak overall
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Iran says it will escalate if US does not honour deal within weeks

Iran will escalate tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and beyond, and launch an attack if the U.S. fails to implement an interim peace deal fully in a matter

Iran says it will escalate if US does not honour deal within weeks
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S&P 500 opens muted as Middle East tensions weigh

The S&P 500 opened subdued on Monday as markets weighed the prospect of renewed tensions between the U.S. and Iran, while the report of a strong revenue forecast from AI lab

S&P 500 opens muted as Middle East tensions weigh
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Uber, Zipline partner on US drone delivery for Uber Eats

Uber Technologies and Zipline announced a partnership on Monday to bring autonomous drone delivery to Uber Eats customers across the United States.

Uber, Zipline partner on US drone delivery for Uber Eats
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Apple to change app data consent rules, German regulator says

Apple will change rules governing how app developers can use personal data for targeted advertising on iPhones and iPads, Germany's competition authority said

Apple to change app data consent rules, German regulator says
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Madison Air Solutions to buy German fan maker ebm-papst in $5.4 billion deal

U.S.-based Madison Air Solutions said on Monday it would buy German fan maker ebm-papst in a $5.4 billion deal, expanding its air quality and ventilation

Madison Air Solutions to buy German fan maker ebm-papst in $5.4 billion deal
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L3Harris ousts CEO Kubasik over conduct breach, names insider Mehta as replacement

L3Harris Technologies said on Monday Chairman and CEO Christopher Kubasik had left the company after a board investigation found he had

L3Harris ousts CEO Kubasik over conduct breach, names insider Mehta as replacement
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Wall Street indexes slip as oil prices rise, retail results awaited

Wall Street's three major indexes finished lower on Monday as investors waited for quarterly reports from large retailers to provide insights into U.S.

Wall Street indexes slip as oil prices rise, retail results awaited
Africa|Economy|Election|Political|World

Zambia's Hichilema re-elected though cost-of-living pressures dent his support

Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema was re-elected for a second term, but the opposition leader put in an unexpectedly strong showing, capitalising on

Zambia's Hichilema re-elected though cost-of-living pressures dent his support
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Nvidia to provide up to $105 billion guarantee for OpenAI's Ohio data center

Nvidia has agreed to provide a guarantee of up to $105 billion to help OpenAI lease a sprawling data center in Ohio being developed by SoftBank

Nvidia to provide up to $105 billion guarantee for OpenAI's Ohio data center
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Oil settles up over $2 as Iran war stalemate stokes supply concerns

Oil prices settled up by more than $2 on Monday on global supply worries stoked by investor pessimism about diplomatic efforts to resolve the Iran war

Oil settles up over $2 as Iran war stalemate stokes supply concerns
Crime|Economy|Political

Trump focuses on violent crime reduction as he boosts GOP candidates at New York police academy

President Donald Trump has highlighted his record on crime and safety during a visit to New York, pivoting to one of his strongest issues as he looks to boost Republicans in battleground races ahead of the November midterms

Trump focuses on violent crime reduction as he boosts GOP candidates at New York police academy
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

China's premier calls for stabilising external demand as growth sputters

China's Premier Li Qiang on Monday called for efforts to stabilise external demand and expand international trade cooperation, as weak domestic demand weighs on growth and

China's premier calls for stabilising external demand as growth sputters
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Fed to hold interest rates this year, economists say, sticking to their view: Reuters poll

The Federal Reserve will keep its key interest rate unchanged next month and through year-end, according to most economists in a Reuters poll, a view

Fed to hold interest rates this year, economists say, sticking to their view: Reuters poll
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Retail risk

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets A relatively quiet week ahead kicks off today in the shadow of the

Retail risk
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Trump crypto firm backs venture offering AI from restricted Chinese companies

President Donald Trump-backed World Liberty Financial is collaborating with a Hong Kong-based venture offering artificial-intelligence models

Trump crypto firm backs venture offering AI from restricted Chinese companies
Crime|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World

Zambia says it arrested opposition figures on night of elections

Zambian police arrested several leading opposition figures on the night of national elections last week, accusing them of posing a threat to state security, the government

Zambia says it arrested opposition figures on night of elections
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AI companies look to the ocean as a place to put more data centers

Moving servers into the ocean does not make underlying environmental challenges disappear. And it creates new concerns as well.

AI companies look to the ocean as a place to put more data centers
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Dealing with disasters increasingly requires a smartphone – losing access can be a nightmare, but there are ways to prepare

Mobile phones have become part of just about everyone’s emergency infrastructure. But what do you do when the power and service go out?

Dealing with disasters increasingly requires a smartphone – losing access can be a nightmare, but there are ways to prepare
Business|Economy|Environment|Health

Canadian farmers fight heavy disease threat as harvest approaches

Canada's durum, spring wheat, canola and pulse crops have been fighting an intense and expensive battle with widespread crop diseases provoked by the

Canadian farmers fight heavy disease threat as harvest approaches
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AI market correction is coming, ECB blog predicts

A market correction to tech stock exuberance in the U.S. is likely and could have far-reaching consequences due to limits in fiscal and monetary policy buffers to blunt

AI market correction is coming, ECB blog predicts
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New Syria-Iraq crude pipeline still years away, sources say

Iraq's plans to export oil via a pipeline through Syria to avert future disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz

New Syria-Iraq crude pipeline still years away, sources say
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European shares edge lower as luxury stocks weigh; US-Iran tensions linger

European shares settled lower for a fourth straight session on Monday, as the earnings-fuelled rally cooled and the continuing stand-off 

European shares edge lower as luxury stocks weigh; US-Iran tensions linger
Economy|Education|Environment

Plans to improve Michigan’s K-12 schools depend on how the state funds public education

Revenues for Michigan’s districts have failed to keep pace with inflation and the evolving needs of today’s students.

Plans to improve Michigan’s K-12 schools depend on how the state funds public education
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Trump dwarfs his predecessors in the number of ultra-rich in his second White House, report shows

The number of people worth more than $100 million whom President Donald Trump has appointed to his administration is more than four times the combined total of the three previous presidents

Trump dwarfs his predecessors in the number of ultra-rich in his second White House, report shows
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Canada's July annual inflation accelerates to 3% as gasoline rebounds

Canada's annual inflation rate accelerated to 3% in July, slightly more than expected, as renewed United States-Iran tensions drove gasoline prices,

Canada's July annual inflation accelerates to 3% as gasoline rebounds
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Brazil posts modest second-quarter growth, central bank index shows

Brazil's economy expanded just 0.2% in the second quarter from the previous three-month period, a central bank indicator showed on Monday, signaling a loss of momentum

Brazil posts modest second-quarter growth, central bank index shows
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US prosecutors focus on four businesses tied to billionaire Mark Walter, WSJ reports

U.S. federal prosecutors looking into billionaire Mark Walter's empire are focused on four businesses that served as intermediaries between insurance companies he controlled, the

US prosecutors focus on four businesses tied to billionaire Mark Walter, WSJ reports
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US awards Raytheon $22.9 billion seven-year deal to boost Tomahawk output

The U.S. military, scrambling to rebuild depleted stocks of high-tech weaponry, on Monday said it had awarded RTX unit Raytheon a $22.9 billion contract to dramatically

US awards Raytheon $22.9 billion seven-year deal to boost Tomahawk output
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Italy's Intesa Sanpaolo holds stake in SpaceX worth nearly $1 billion in second quarter

Italy's biggest bank Intesa Sanpaolo held a stake worth about $966 million in Elon Musk's SpaceX as of June 30, an SEC filing showed.

Italy's Intesa Sanpaolo holds stake in SpaceX worth nearly $1 billion in second quarter
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Shein cuts company valuation to around $25 billion in Hong Kong IPO, sources say

Online fast-fashion retailer Shein is eyeing a company valuation in its planned Hong Kong IPO of just a quarter of the nearly $100 billion

Shein cuts company valuation to around $25 billion in Hong Kong IPO, sources say
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Russia and Ukraine have stepped up their aerial war. Civilians are paying the price

Russia and Ukraine have stepped up their aerial war. Civilians are paying the price

Russia and Ukraine have stepped up their aerial war. Civilians are paying the price
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‘A million dollars over asking’: AI wealth is fueling housing market frenzy in San Francisco

‘A million dollars over asking’: AI wealth is fueling housing market frenzy in San Francisco

‘A million dollars over asking’: AI wealth is fueling housing market frenzy in San Francisco
Business|Economy|Food|US

Americans could soon pay a lot more for strawberries

Americans could soon pay a lot more for strawberries

Americans could soon pay a lot more for strawberries
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The 60-day deadline for an Iran peace deal is expiring. Here's where things stand

The 60-day deadline for an agreement to end the Iran war and resolve the dispute over its nuclear program is expiring

The 60-day deadline for an Iran peace deal is expiring. Here's where things stand
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Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing heads to Russia for official visit, state media reports

Myanmar junta chief-turned-president Min Aung Hlaing left for Russia on Monday for his first official visit to the country since he assumed the presidency in April, according to

Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing heads to Russia for official visit, state media reports
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China new home prices stagnant in July as demand stays weak

China's new home prices were stagnant in July, underscoring the challenges for a broad recovery of the housing sector as demand remained subdued.

China new home prices stagnant in July as demand stays weak
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Taiwan's president says record defence spending an investment in peace

Taiwan is determined to strengthen its defences and plans record defence spending next year, President Lai Ching-te said on Monday, describing his

Taiwan's president says record defence spending an investment in peace
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China's recovery sputters as consumption, output lose steam

China's economy lost momentum at the start of the second half, with industrial output and retail sales slowing as extreme weather disruptions and persistently weak domestic

China's recovery sputters as consumption, output lose steam
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China's July industrial output grew 4.5% y/y, retail sales up 0.6%

China's industrial output in July grew 4.5% from a year earlier, slowing from 5.3% growth in June, data released by the National Bureau of Statistics showed on Monday.

China's July industrial output grew 4.5% y/y, retail sales up 0.6%
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Trump seeks cuts to US-South Korea drills, reviving earlier objections

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Trump seeks cuts to US-South Korea drills, reviving earlier objections
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Xi says China needs ‘indomitable fighting spirit,’ praises Tiananmen crackdown

Xi says China needs ‘indomitable fighting spirit,’ praises Tiananmen crackdown

Xi says China needs ‘indomitable fighting spirit,’ praises Tiananmen crackdown
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Alibaba to sell Lingxi Games in more than $2 billion deal, source says

Alibaba Group is expected to reap more than $2 billion from the sale of its game developer unit Lingxi Games to private equity firm

Alibaba to sell Lingxi Games in more than $2 billion deal, source says
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Emerging markets march out of 'valley of tears' as investors diversify

War, tariffs and AI gyrations have done little to dent the flow of cash into emerging markets, as reforms, deeper local capital markets

Emerging markets march out of 'valley of tears' as investors diversify
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Xi leads event marking late leader Jiang Zemin's 100th birth anniversary

Top Chinese officials led by President Xi Jinping gathered in the Great Hall of the People on Monday to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of late leader Jiang

Xi leads event marking late leader Jiang Zemin's 100th birth anniversary
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Big investors hunt for tomorrow's AI winners as capex angst fades

The rally in AI-linked stocks that marked the latest earnings season has shifted the focus of the AI investment story from whether Big Tech's spending spree

Big investors hunt for tomorrow's AI winners as capex angst fades
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Could consumers keep the Fed on hold, while Japan hikes?

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook The indomitable U.S. consumer may finally have taken a beat, and Friday's figures showing the first fall in

Could consumers keep the Fed on hold, while Japan hikes?
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Alphabet eyes inaugural Australian dollar bond, bookrunner's message says

Alphabet has mandated investment banks to work on its inaugural Australian dollar bond issue, according to a message sent by one of the book runners and

Alphabet eyes inaugural Australian dollar bond, bookrunner's message says
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Japan Q2 growth misses forecasts on weaker spending, investment

Japan's economy slowed in the second quarter and missed market forecasts on softer household and business spending, highlighting the

Japan Q2 growth misses forecasts on weaker spending, investment
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States take Meta to trial in California in the biggest fight yet over social media harms to children

Of the thousands of lawsuits Meta faces over child safety on its platforms, none may be more consequential than one going to trial this week in California

States take Meta to trial in California in the biggest fight yet over social media harms to children
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Ukraine takes aim at Russia’s economy and morale by attacking online retailer

Day after day over recent weeks, Ukrainian drones have pummeled giant depots belonging to Wildberries, the country’s biggest online retailer, burning estimated billions of dollars’ worth of merchandise and bringing the war home to the broad public

Ukraine takes aim at Russia’s economy and morale by attacking online retailer
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Philippine central bank says inflation to ease gradually, risks remain on upside

The Philippine central bank governor said on Monday that inflation is expected to ease gradually over the medium term even as risks to consumer prices remain on the upside.

Philippine central bank says inflation to ease gradually, risks remain on upside
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EU plans most far-reaching sanctions against Russia in coming months, Kallas says

The European Union intends to significantly expand sanctions against Russia in the coming months over its war in Ukraine, the bloc's foreign policy chief, Kaja

EU plans most far-reaching sanctions against Russia in coming months, Kallas says
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More than 180,000 without power in Hawaii, 100 homes damaged as Lala weakens to tropical storm

More than 180,000 utility customers remained without power across Hawaii on Sunday afternoon after Hurricane Lala brushed the Big Island before

More than 180,000 without power in Hawaii, 100 homes damaged as Lala weakens to tropical storm
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Japan's economy manages 1.1% growth rate despite headwinds

Japan’s economy grew an annualized rate of 1.1% in the April-June quarter, even as private consumption stayed flat and the growth of exports declined

Japan's economy manages 1.1% growth rate despite headwinds
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From coffee to hotpot, brands race to grab a bite of China's growing burger market

Burgers are having a moment in China, with budget-conscious diners and smaller households turning the humble sandwich into one of the country's

From coffee to hotpot, brands race to grab a bite of China's growing burger market
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Japan's economy expands annualised 1.1% in April-June

Japan's economy expanded an annualised 1.1% in the April-June quarter, government data showed on Monday, compared with a median market forecast for a 2.0% increase.

Japan's economy expands annualised 1.1% in April-June
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Shipping slows through Strait of Hormuz after tanker attacks, data shows

Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slowed over the weekend, data showed on Monday, following attacks on tankers, while U.S.-Iran talks to resolve the

Shipping slows through Strait of Hormuz after tanker attacks, data shows
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Avocado pickers in Mexico welcome restart of exports to US, but security fears remain

Authorities have lifted a U.S. security alert that halted avocado exports from Michoacán, Mexico's main avocado-producing state

Avocado pickers in Mexico welcome restart of exports to US, but security fears remain
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New Zealand's a2 Milk tumbles on weak earnings forecast, profit miss

New Zealand's a2 Milk forecast weak annual earnings on Monday after missing market expectations for fiscal year 2026 due to supply-chain disruption in its China-label business,

New Zealand's a2 Milk tumbles on weak earnings forecast, profit miss
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At least 7 people have died from days of heavy rain and record-setting flooding in Indiana

Indiana public safety officials say at least seven people have died during days of heavy rain and historic flooding in the state

At least 7 people have died from days of heavy rain and record-setting flooding in Indiana
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Lake Powell hits record low, threatening key water and electricity supply for millions

The water level at Lake Powell has fallen to a record low in another sign of crisis along the Colorado River

Lake Powell hits record low, threatening key water and electricity supply for millions
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Midwest flooding begins to ease, but one more round of storms is on the way

Midwest flooding begins to ease, but one more round of storms is on the way

Midwest flooding begins to ease, but one more round of storms is on the way
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US considers new sanctions on Brazilian judge, FT reports

The U.S. government has discussed new sanctions against Brazilian Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes, the Financial Times reported on Sunday, citing people familiar with the

US considers new sanctions on Brazilian judge, FT reports
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Colombian president asks Trump to suspend tariffs to help earthquake recovery

Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella has asked U.S. President Donald Trump to suspend tariffs to help Colombia recover from a devastating earthquake

Colombian president asks Trump to suspend tariffs to help earthquake recovery
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Zambia's Hichilema leads presidential vote count

Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema was well ahead in counting for national elections on Sunday with nearly half the constituencies declared, the electoral commission said

Zambia's Hichilema leads presidential vote count
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Brazil's Lula launches reelection bid, aims to win back workers to his Workers Party

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva launched his final reelection campaign on Sunday from a

Brazil's Lula launches reelection bid, aims to win back workers to his Workers Party
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Trump’s vaccine order is counterproductive and ‘wrong on so many levels,’ GOP lawmaker says

Trump’s vaccine order is counterproductive and ‘wrong on so many levels,’ GOP lawmaker says

Trump’s vaccine order is counterproductive and ‘wrong on so many levels,’ GOP lawmaker says
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Bangladesh says better environment needed for India visit amid rift over ousted leader

Bangladesh signalled on Sunday it wants a more favourable diplomatic environment before it can agree to a top-level visit to India, as Dhaka presses New Delhi to extradite

Bangladesh says better environment needed for India visit amid rift over ousted leader
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‘Uncharted territory’: Second-largest reservoir in US plunges to a record low

‘Uncharted territory’: Second-largest reservoir in US plunges to a record low

‘Uncharted territory’: Second-largest reservoir in US plunges to a record low
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Thousands evacuate after Indonesia quake kills 53, aftershocks hamper rescue efforts

Around 5,000 people have been evacuated after a magnitude-7.7 earthquake rocked eastern Indonesia, killing at least 53, blocking roads and

Thousands evacuate after Indonesia quake kills 53, aftershocks hamper rescue efforts
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JD Vance and the Trump team keep moving the goalposts on Iran

JD Vance and the Trump team keep moving the goalposts on Iran

JD Vance and the Trump team keep moving the goalposts on Iran
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Massachusetts anti-hunger advocate fasts to protest Trump food stamp cuts​

Anti-hunger advocate Liz Wills-O'Gilvie, 63, said she has not eaten for 15 days in a bid to push Governor Maura Healey to raise funding for Massachusetts

Massachusetts anti-hunger advocate fasts to protest Trump food stamp cuts​
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Trump wants more economic pressure on Iran. What are his options?

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Trump wants more economic pressure on Iran. What are his options?
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Ukrainian drones strike Moscow region, killing one

Ukrainian drones struck Moscow region overnight on Sunday in what the provincial governor said was one of the largest attacks to have targeted the region, and which he said

Ukrainian drones strike Moscow region, killing one
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India opens tax amnesty scheme for small taxpayers with undisclosed foreign assets

India's tax amnesty scheme for small taxpayers to declare certain undeclared foreign assets of up to 50 million rupees ($523,889) opens on Sunday and will be available

India opens tax amnesty scheme for small taxpayers with undisclosed foreign assets