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Czech film fest in Karlovy Vary honors Dustin Hoffman and Juliette Binoche

The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in the Czech Republic kicks off its 60th edition with honors for actors Dustin Hoffman and Juliette Binoche

Czech film fest in Karlovy Vary honors Dustin Hoffman and Juliette Binoche
Africa|Business|Economy|World

Kenya private sector activity picks up in June, PMI shows

Kenya's private sector activity picked up in June, breaking a run of three previous monthly contractions, a survey showed on Friday.

Kenya private sector activity picks up in June, PMI shows
Business|Economy|Europe|World

French services sector contracted in June by more than forecast, PMI shows

France's services sector contracted in June by more than initially forecast, as sluggish demand and inflationary pressures weighed on businesses, said a survey by S&P Global.

French services sector contracted in June by more than forecast, PMI shows
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Italy service sector returns to growth as cost pressures ease, PMI shows

Business in Italy's service sector grew marginally in June after three months of contraction, a survey showed on Friday, as cost pressures eased amid signs of de-escalation in

Italy service sector returns to growth as cost pressures ease, PMI shows
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Europe's STOXX 600 set for best week in over a month as rally broadens

Europe's benchmark STOXX 600 hovered near a record high on Friday and was set for its biggest weekly gain in over a month, underpinned by gains in cyclical

Europe's STOXX 600 set for best week in over a month as rally broadens
Europe|Political|World

Moldova's Prime Minister Munteanu steps down

Moldova's Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu said on Friday he was stepping down, in a surprise announcement that also triggers the resignation of the

Moldova's Prime Minister Munteanu steps down
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Japan keeps yen intervention threat alive, says in close touch with US

Japan issued a fresh warning to currency markets on Friday as Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said Tokyo was in regular contact with

Japan keeps yen intervention threat alive, says in close touch with US
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Germany services contraction eases in June as cost pressures cool, PMI shows

Germany's services sector contracted for a third straight month in June as weaker demand, dragged down by higher prices and lower market confidence,

Germany services contraction eases in June as cost pressures cool, PMI shows
Crime|World

In the West Bank, Israeli settlers take over Palestinian's dream home

Palestinian Mohammad Salameh was building a home for his family in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, where his recently engaged son was meant to start

In the West Bank, Israeli settlers take over Palestinian's dream home
Environment|Europe|Health|World

At least 3,700 excess deaths reported during heatwave in France, Belgium and Netherlands

France, the Netherlands and Belgium have recorded 3,700 excess deaths during the June heatwave that sent temperatures soaring across Europe, with authorities warning that the

At least 3,700 excess deaths reported during heatwave in France, Belgium and Netherlands
Business|Economy|Political|World

Britain's services sector contracts sharply under strain of Iran war, PMI shows

Activity in Britain's dominant services sector contracted for a second month running in June and by the most since early 2023 as the fallout from the Iran war continued to

Britain's services sector contracts sharply under strain of Iran war, PMI shows
Business|Economy|World

Japan wage hikes top 5% for third year, backing BOJ rate-hike path

Japanese companies agreed to wage hikes of more than 5% for a third year, the nation's largest labour union group said on Friday,

Japan wage hikes top 5% for third year, backing BOJ rate-hike path
Business|Technology|World

Alibaba to ban employees from using Anthropic's coding tool, source says

Chinese tech giant Alibaba has banned employees from using Anthropic's Claude Code at work after the tool drew scrutiny for features that can help

Alibaba to ban employees from using Anthropic's coding tool, source says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Warsh and peace

The data releases are thinning out, earnings season hasn't kicked off yet and there are no big rate decisions looming, but a high-stakes NATO meeting, a glimpse into Kevin Warsh's

Warsh and peace
Arts|Crime|Health|Political|World

Man with Tibetan flag dies after setting himself on fire in front of UN’s New York headquarters

Man with Tibetan flag dies after setting himself on fire in front of UN’s New York headquarters

Man with Tibetan flag dies after setting himself on fire in front of UN’s New York headquarters
Business|Economy|Europe|World

EU trade with US hits record high despite tariff tensions, study shows

Trade in goods between the European Union and the U.S. reached a record €875 billion ($1.00 trillion) last year despite tariffs, but the

EU trade with US hits record high despite tariff tensions, study shows
Europe|Technology|World

NATO plans to replace AWACS with Saab GlobalEye jets, sources say

NATO plans to replace its ageing fleet of U.S.-built AWACS surveillance aircraft with a Swedish alternative, four sources told Reuters

NATO plans to replace AWACS with Saab GlobalEye jets, sources say
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Russia's services downturn deepens as new business falls at fastest pace since December 2022, PMI shows

Russia's services sector contracted further in June as weaker client demand drove steeper falls in output and new orders, a business survey showed on Friday.

Russia's services downturn deepens as new business falls at fastest pace since December 2022, PMI shows
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Putin shrugs off fuel shortages in Russia as he ramps up attacks on Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin remains unfazed by Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil refineries, despite severe fuel shortages

Putin shrugs off fuel shortages in Russia as he ramps up attacks on Ukraine
Economy|Europe|Political|World

What are the key challenges facing NATO?

NATO leaders gathering for a summit in Ankara on July 7-8 will discuss a host of challenges facing the alliance, from Europe taking on more responsibility

What are the key challenges facing NATO?
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

NATO leaders to gather in Ankara, aiming to smooth over tensions with Trump

NATO leaders gather next week in Ankara, where Europeans aim to set aside strife with U.S.

NATO leaders to gather in Ankara, aiming to smooth over tensions with Trump
Africa|Business|Economy|World

South Africa private sector returns to growth as inflation eases, PMI shows

South Africa's private sector returned to marginal growth in June as easing price pressures helped offset a second straight monthly decline in output and new orders, a

South Africa private sector returns to growth as inflation eases, PMI shows
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Spain services growth hits 2026 high in June, PMI shows

Spain's services sector expanded at its strongest pace this year in June as activity and new business rebounded on stronger domestic demand, a business survey showed on

Spain services growth hits 2026 high in June, PMI shows
Asia|Crime|Political|US|World

Tibetan man dies after setting himself on fire near UN headquarters, activists say

Police in New York City said on Thursday a man died from severe burns near the United Nations headquarters, and activists and a media outlet of exiled

Tibetan man dies after setting himself on fire near UN headquarters, activists say
Political|Technology|World

Australian prime minister condemns delay of changes to child social media ban

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has condemned senators who blocked changes to the social media ban for children

Australian prime minister condemns delay of changes to child social media ban
Americas|Arts|Europe|World

Vatican excommunicates schismatic bishops and priests, and warns their followers

The Vatican has responded aggressively to a traditionalist society that consecrated bishops without the pope’s consent

Vatican excommunicates schismatic bishops and priests, and warns their followers
Crime|Europe|World

Police uncover international networks of men using online chat groups to drug and rape women

Police uncover international networks of men using online chat groups to drug and rape women

Police uncover international networks of men using online chat groups to drug and rape women
Crime|Health|Political|World

Russia unleashes a massive assault on Ukraine’s capital, killing at least 30

Russia unleashes a massive assault on Ukraine’s capital, killing at least 30

Russia unleashes a massive assault on Ukraine’s capital, killing at least 30
Asia|Business|Europe|Political|Technology|World

South Korean president to attend NATO summit in Ankara, visit Mongolia

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will attend a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, from July 7 to 8, Seoul's national security adviser said on

South Korean president to attend NATO summit in Ankara, visit Mongolia
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

India's June services growth slips to 17-month low as demand, hiring cool, PMI shows

India's dominant services sector expanded at its slowest pace in 17 months in June as domestic demand weakened sharply and overall new business grew at its slowest rate

India's June services growth slips to 17-month low as demand, hiring cool, PMI shows
Business|Technology|World

S.Korea presidential office rejects Coupang, US claims of discriminatory treatment

South Korea rejected claims by Coupang and a U.S. congressional report that the company was unfairly targeted over a massive data breach,

S.Korea presidential office rejects Coupang, US claims of discriminatory treatment
Australia|Business|Crime|Economy|World

Australia clears Sportsbet after anti-money laundering remediation

Australia's financial crime watchdog said on Friday that online betting firm Sportsbet had completed required improvements to its anti-money laundering controls after it admitted

Australia clears Sportsbet after anti-money laundering remediation
Arts|Crime|Europe|Health|Political|World

Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee, seized by Chinese authorities in 2015, dies in Taiwan at 70

Lam Wing-kee, a former Hong Kong bookseller and symbol of resistance to Beijing's crackdown on free speech, has died in Taiwan

Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee, seized by Chinese authorities in 2015, dies in Taiwan at 70
Economy|Europe|Political|World

The far-right Alternative for Germany is buoyant as it eyes a slice of power in regional elections

The far-right Alternative for Germany is in a buoyant mood as it holds a convention this weekend

The far-right Alternative for Germany is buoyant as it eyes a slice of power in regional elections
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Travel|World

Novorossiysk suspends gasoline sales to private drivers as Russian fuel crisis bites

The Russian city of Novorossiysk said on Friday it had suspended gasoline sales to private motorists, and the Black Sea resort of Anapa said Cossacks were

Novorossiysk suspends gasoline sales to private drivers as Russian fuel crisis bites
Business|Economy|Political|Science|World

US envoy says Cook Islands minerals are a top priority

The new U.S. ambassador to New Zealand and several Pacific island nations said on Friday that securing Cook Islands seabed minerals was a top priority,

US envoy says Cook Islands minerals are a top priority
Crime|Sports|Technology|World

500+ drones seized by FBI during the World Cup

More than 500 drones have been seized by the FBI since the start of the World Cup. CNN's Pete Muntean explains why.

500+ drones seized by FBI during the World Cup
Business|Economy|Environment|World

BHP workers approve Pilbara labour deal, unions cite lingering concerns

Workers at BHP's South Flank and Mining Area C iron ore operations in Western Australia have voted to approve a new labour agreement, unions said on Friday, while noting that many

BHP workers approve Pilbara labour deal, unions cite lingering concerns
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Stocks shake it off

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter Global equities are heading for their best week since early May as renewed signs of expansion in Asian activity gauges

Stocks shake it off
Crime|Political|US|World

A grand jury indicts Louisiana's attorney general in a fight over changes to New Orleans courts

Louisiana’s attorney general has been indicted over accusations she threatened the jobs of New Orleans leaders who fought a Republican-led overhaul of local courts in the heavily Democratic city

A grand jury indicts Louisiana's attorney general in a fight over changes to New Orleans courts
Sports|World

Croatia vs. Portugal: What happened in those final, chaotic minutes

In the 109th minute of a wild, pulsating, nerve-shredding World Cup match for the ages, referee Espen Eskås finally called time

Croatia vs. Portugal: What happened in those final, chaotic minutes
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Venezuela's interim leader angrily defends earthquake response

Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez has defended her government's response to last week's devastating earthquakes

Venezuela's interim leader angrily defends earthquake response
Business|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump got the Senate candidates he wanted. How much will he spend to help them?

President Donald Trump has reshaped the U.S. Senate map by sidelining some Republican incumbents and promoting loyalists

Trump got the Senate candidates he wanted. How much will he spend to help them?
Technology|World

Inside Taiwan's nightmare scenario: Chinese blockade, earthquake, sabotage and invasion

It was a nightmare scenario for Taiwan: a Chinese blockade, a strong earthquake seized on

Inside Taiwan's nightmare scenario: Chinese blockade, earthquake, sabotage and invasion
Americas|Europe|Sports|World

Mikel Oyarzabal's 2 goals send dominant Spain past Austria 3-0 and into round of 16 at the World Cup

Mikel Oyarzabal scored two goals and Spain beat Austria 3-0 for its first World Cup victory in a knockout match since winning the title in 2010

Mikel Oyarzabal's 2 goals send dominant Spain past Austria 3-0 and into round of 16 at the World Cup
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face a 'forceful response'

Iran’s joint military command has warned that all oil tankers moving through the Strait of Hormuz must use its approved routes or face a “forceful response.”

Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face a 'forceful response'
Education|Europe|Health|Political|World

UK formally apologizes for state's role in forcing unwed mothers to give up babies for adoption

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has formally apologized for the British state's role in separating unmarried mothers from their babies

UK formally apologizes for state's role in forcing unwed mothers to give up babies for adoption
Crime|Political|US|World

Air Force to investigate officer who called for Trump impeachment

The U.S.

Air Force to investigate officer who called for Trump impeachment
Business|Economy|World

India's Modi to visit Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand next week

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand next week, the Indian Foreign Ministry said on Friday, as New Delhi seeks to

India's Modi to visit Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand next week
Business|Economy|World

China's June services activity slows slightly, private PMI shows

China's services activity expanded at a slightly slower pace in June as growth in new business eased, though overseas demand rose at the fastest rate in 20 months, a

China's June services activity slows slightly, private PMI shows
Americas|Crime|World

Venezuela's Rodriguez defends earthquake response after days of criticism

Venezuela's Interim President Delcy Rodriguez on Thursday rejected allegations that

Venezuela's Rodriguez defends earthquake response after days of criticism
Election|Political|US|World

Democratic governors press US Postal Service to drop plan tied to Trump's election order

A group of Democratic governors is asking the U.S. Postal Service to withdraw its proposed rule to comply with an executive order that seeks to create a federal list of eligible voters, including those eligible to receive a ballot by mail

Democratic governors press US Postal Service to drop plan tied to Trump's election order
Europe|Sports|World

Ramos, Ronaldo score as Portugal comes back to beat Croatia 2-1

Goncalo Ramos headed in a pass from Rafael Leao in stoppage time as Cristiano Ronaldo, who had earlier converted a penalty kick, watched from the bench as Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1, ending Luka Modrić’s fifth bid for a World Cup

Ramos, Ronaldo score as Portugal comes back to beat Croatia 2-1
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

Carney and Marcos deepen Canada-Philippines ties as Ottawa looks beyond US trade

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to Canada for the first visit by a Philippine leader in more than a decade as the two countries deepen economic and security ties

Carney and Marcos deepen Canada-Philippines ties as Ottawa looks beyond US trade
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Kioxia ships next-gen memory samples as AI boom fuels dramatic comeback

Kioxia on Friday held a ceremony at its fab in northern Japan as the chipmaker, whose shares have rocketed due to the AI investment boom, begins

Kioxia ships next-gen memory samples as AI boom fuels dramatic comeback
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|World

Brazil implements new regulations for meat exports to EU, Globo Rural reports

Brazil's Agriculture Ministry has started to implement new inspection procedures on the production of meat and meat derivatives to address trade requirements from the

Brazil implements new regulations for meat exports to EU, Globo Rural reports
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel|World

Soccer-Scaloni hails '12th man' as Argentina fans hit Miami

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said the country's football fans were like a 12th man for the team as thousands of them landed in Miami on Thursday, the eve of their World Cup

Soccer-Scaloni hails '12th man' as Argentina fans hit Miami
World

Trump administration cannot hold migrants without bond hearings past 90 days, court rules

A divided U.S. appeals court on Thursday restricted the Trump administration's ability to subject thousands of immigrants to mandatory detention while their

Trump administration cannot hold migrants without bond hearings past 90 days, court rules
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Japan's services activity returns to growth in June, PMI shows

Japan's services sector returned to expansion in June after stalling the previous month, though business confidence remained subdued amid concerns over Middle East tensions

Japan's services activity returns to growth in June, PMI shows
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|World

'Right under our noses and nobody was able to help them.' 16 kids found in squalor shocks Ohio town

The discovery of 16 siblings living in deplorable conditions in rural Ohio has left people wondering why the life-threatening squalor wasn’t detected earlier

'Right under our noses and nobody was able to help them.' 16 kids found in squalor shocks Ohio town
MidEast|Political|Sports|World

US eases restriction on Iran's World Cup team, allowing travel 2 days before next match

The U.S. is easing its restrictions on Iran’s World Cup team

US eases restriction on Iran's World Cup team, allowing travel 2 days before next match
Sports|World

Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón sets World Cup record with 519 straight scoreless minutes in net

Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón has the longest shutout streak in World Cup history

Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón sets World Cup record with 519 straight scoreless minutes in net
Sports|Travel|World

Iran heads home after a heartbreaking World Cup knockout, but fans say players should be proud

The Iranian national team has left North America, departing from its World Cup home in Mexico following a tournament marked by repeated disagreements with U.S. officials, flashes of athletic brilliance and, ultimately, disappointment over barely missing out on advancing beyond the group stage

Iran heads home after a heartbreaking World Cup knockout, but fans say players should be proud
Business|Entertainment|Sports|World

US win over Bosnia-Herzegovina most-watched soccer telecast in English language history

The United States has World Cup fever

US win over Bosnia-Herzegovina most-watched soccer telecast in English language history
Arts|Political|World

Rare copy of Declaration of Independence found by UK National Archives in papers of captured US ship

Michael Scurr, a volunteer at Britain’s National Archives, has discovered a rare early copy of the Declaration of Independence

Rare copy of Declaration of Independence found by UK National Archives in papers of captured US ship
Economy|Political|Technology|World

Flavio Bolsonaro proposes keeping Brazil's Pix away from non-Western payment networks

Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's main rival ahead of Brazil's October presidential election, has proposed barring the

Flavio Bolsonaro proposes keeping Brazil's Pix away from non-Western payment networks
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Consumer confidence in New Zealand rebounds as inflation outlook softens

Consumer confidence in New Zealand rose in June as two-year inflation expectations eased, returning nearer to January levels before the oil price spike, ANZ-Roy Morgan data

Consumer confidence in New Zealand rebounds as inflation outlook softens
Crime|US|World

Watchdog faults Secret Service for missing 102 radio calls during 2024 Trump shooting

The U.S.

Watchdog faults Secret Service for missing 102 radio calls during 2024 Trump shooting
Americas|Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Soccer-Congo shirts to key chains, fans flock for World Cup mementos

The World Cup has captured the imagination of fans across the United States, no better illustrated than

Soccer-Congo shirts to key chains, fans flock for World Cup mementos
Crime|Political|World

US says it supports Pakistan's right to defend itself against 'terrorist attacks'

The U.S.

US says it supports Pakistan's right to defend itself against 'terrorist attacks'
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia bombards Kyiv in deadliest strike this year, killing at least 30 people

Russia launched hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles at Ukraine's capital Kyiv in the early hours of Thursday, killing at least 30

Russia bombards Kyiv in deadliest strike this year, killing at least 30 people
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Moody's expects Fujimori's government in Peru to boost investor confidence

Ratings agency Moody's expects Peru's President-elect Keiko Fujimori to bolster investor confidence and preserve policy continuity, helping the Andean nation sustain growth

Moody's expects Fujimori's government in Peru to boost investor confidence
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Political|US|World

Supreme Court declines to halt $800-a-day fine for ex-Fox News reporter refusing to divulge sources

The Supreme Court has declined to intervene after a judge ordered former Fox News reporter Catherine Herridge to be fined $800 a day

Supreme Court declines to halt $800-a-day fine for ex-Fox News reporter refusing to divulge sources
Travel|World

Turkey blocks American LGBTQ+ cruise from docking, citing ‘moral standards’

Turkey blocks American LGBTQ+ cruise from docking, citing ‘moral standards’

Turkey blocks American LGBTQ+ cruise from docking, citing ‘moral standards’