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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’
Health|Political|US|World

Sen. Mitch McConnell remains hospitalized as ‘he continues his recovery,’ spokesperson says

Sen. Mitch McConnell remains hospitalized as ‘he continues his recovery,’ spokesperson says

Sen. Mitch McConnell remains hospitalized as ‘he continues his recovery,’ spokesperson says
Arts|Entertainment|Sports|World

How 'Country Roads' became the soundtrack of the US team's World Cup run

John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” has become the unofficial anthem of the U.S. men’s national soccer team at the World Cup, with players and fans singing it together after victories

How 'Country Roads' became the soundtrack of the US team's World Cup run
Business|Crime|Entertainment|US|World

No indications of engine problems in deadly Missouri skydiving crash last month, NTSB says

No indications of engine problems in deadly Missouri skydiving crash last month, NTSB says

No indications of engine problems in deadly Missouri skydiving crash last month, NTSB says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

The Latest: Trump plans new rule that he says could save Medicare patients $1.1 billion

The Trump administration is proposing a new rule to keep hospitals from charging markups on discounted drugs for Medicare patients and says that could save consumers $1.1 billion next year, according to estimates obtained by the AP

The Latest: Trump plans new rule that he says could save Medicare patients $1.1 billion
Sports|Travel|World

Soccer-Across the parking lot from the World Cup, baseball beckons

World Cup fans making their way into Kansas City's match venue are met right across the parking lot by an unmistakable reminder of a U.S.

Soccer-Across the parking lot from the World Cup, baseball beckons
Africa|Political|World

Somalia peacekeeping mission at risk as US blocks UN support, sources say

The United States has said it will prevent the United Nations from supporting an African Union peacekeeping mission in

Somalia peacekeeping mission at risk as US blocks UN support, sources say
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Google disrupts NetNut proxy network used in malware operations

Alphabet's Google said on Thursday it weakened a network of internet-connected devices being used to conceal and route malicious online traffic, acting against the NetNut

Google disrupts NetNut proxy network used in malware operations
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Lockheed Martin leads race for Advent's Ultra Maritime in $3.5 billion deal, FT reports

Lockheed Martin is leading the race to acquire Ultra Maritime, owned by private-equity firm Advent International, in a deal that could value the naval defence business at about $3.5

Lockheed Martin leads race for Advent's Ultra Maritime in $3.5 billion deal, FT reports
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Dow jumps to record closing high after soft US jobs data, Nasdaq down with chip shares

The Dow rose more than 1% to a record closing high on Thursday ahead of the long holiday weekend as a softer-than-expected U.S. jobs

Dow jumps to record closing high after soft US jobs data, Nasdaq down with chip shares
Crime|Political|Science|Technology|World

US Department of Homeland Security says it is probing a cyber breach at information-sharing network

The Department of Homeland Security said on Thursday it was investigating a breach in an unnamed information-sharing network.

US Department of Homeland Security says it is probing a cyber breach at information-sharing network
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Trading Day: Chips are down, and so are payrolls

Wall Street was mixed on Thursday as weakness in semiconductors weighed on the Nasdaq, while the dollar dropped after a soft employment report eased rate-

Trading Day: Chips are down, and so are payrolls
Crime|Political|Sports|US|World

Former Olympian indicted on felony charge over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism

A former Olympian has been indicted on a felony charge for alleged vandalism of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

Former Olympian indicted on felony charge over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Anisimova avoids Wimbledon upset with 20 aces in win over Kenin. Swiatek, Zverev also advance

Amanda Anisimova served three of her 20 aces in the deciding tiebreaker to hold off Sofia Kenin 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (3) and reach the third round at Wimbledon as Kate, the Princess of Wales, visited the All England Club

Anisimova avoids Wimbledon upset with 20 aces in win over Kenin. Swiatek, Zverev also advance
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Explosive device goes off in cafe in Syria's capital, killing at least 9 people

Syria’s Health Ministry says an explosive device has detonated in a Damascus cafe, killing at least nine people and wounding 20 others

Explosive device goes off in cafe in Syria's capital, killing at least 9 people
Americas|Europe|Sports|World

Spain waltzes past Austria into the World Cup Round of 16

Spain waltzes past Austria into the World Cup Round of 16

Spain waltzes past Austria into the World Cup Round of 16
Europe|Political|World

Russia lands heavy strikes on Ukraine's capital, killing at least 21

Russia has launched a massive drone and missile attack on Kyiv, killing at least 21 civilians in the city and injuring many more

Russia lands heavy strikes on Ukraine's capital, killing at least 21
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Health|World

Venezuelan security guard pulled alive from building basement 8 days after twin quakes

Rescuers have pulled a 43-year-old security guard alive from a collapsed basement, ending a grueling dayslong operation that became a symbol of hope after the devastation of twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela eight days earlier

Venezuelan security guard pulled alive from building basement 8 days after twin quakes
Crime|Political|US|World

ICE arrests 10,000 in 5 days, a sharp late-June surge in Trump's deportation push

Immigration and Customs Enforcement has arrested 10,000 people over a five-day period at the end of June

ICE arrests 10,000 in 5 days, a sharp late-June surge in Trump's deportation push
Business|Economy|Stock Markets|Technology|World

The Dow hits a record as most of Wall Street rises, but slumping AI stocks keep indexes mixed

Most U.S. stocks rose, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average set another record, but more drops for chip stocks and other AI winners kept indexes mixed

The Dow hits a record as most of Wall Street rises, but slumping AI stocks keep indexes mixed
Crime|Sports|US|World

Former Olympic canoeist indicted for allegedly damaging Reflecting Pool

Former Olympic canoeist indicted for allegedly damaging Reflecting Pool

Former Olympic canoeist indicted for allegedly damaging Reflecting Pool
Science|Technology|World

Planet found orbiting a dead star could preview what will happen to our solar system

Planet found orbiting a dead star could preview what will happen to our solar system

Planet found orbiting a dead star could preview what will happen to our solar system
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Dollar slides after jobs data, chipmakers weigh on stocks

A gauge of stocks across the world ended little changed on Thursday as declining semiconductor shares were offset by optimism over the future path of

Dollar slides after jobs data, chipmakers weigh on stocks
Business|Science|Technology|World

Amazon to start initial Leo internet service this year as network nears 400 satellites

Amazon expects to roll out initial internet service with its Leo broadband satellite network later this year after the company's latest launch put the

Amazon to start initial Leo internet service this year as network nears 400 satellites
Environment|Health|Sports|World

Soccer-Fans keep up World Cup spirit in extreme Philly heat

World Cup fans are being confronted with punishing temperatures in Philadelphia this week, as a heat dome threatened to add extra

Soccer-Fans keep up World Cup spirit in extreme Philly heat
Arts|Environment|Science|Sports|World

Wimbledon kept its courts lush green as other London lawns browned in record heat

Grass in much of London turned brown last week amid a record heat wave that made Britain and the rest of Europe sizzle

Wimbledon kept its courts lush green as other London lawns browned in record heat
Sports|Travel|World

Portugal wraps up World Cup stay in Palm Beach Gardens

Portugal wraps up World Cup stay in Palm Beach Gardens

Portugal wraps up World Cup stay in Palm Beach Gardens
Europe|Political|World

Members of rebel Catholic group are excommunicated, Vatican says

The Vatican said on Thursday that priests and lay Catholics who are part of a breakaway right-wing Catholic group that ordained bishops without Pope

Members of rebel Catholic group are excommunicated, Vatican says
Americas|Crime|Sports|World

Massachusetts city with large Cape Verdean community sets curfew ahead of World Cup match

A Massachusetts city home to one of the nation’s largest Cape Verdean communities will impose a nighttime curfew ahead of Cape Verde’s World Cup match against Argentina

Massachusetts city with large Cape Verdean community sets curfew ahead of World Cup match
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|World

Man pulled from rubble in ‘miraculous’ rescue 8 days after devastating Venezuela earthquakes

Man pulled from rubble in ‘miraculous’ rescue 8 days after devastating Venezuela earthquakes

Man pulled from rubble in ‘miraculous’ rescue 8 days after devastating Venezuela earthquakes
Business|Entertainment|Sports|Technology|World

StubHub sued by fans who say ticket cancellations crushed dreams of going to World Cup

After weeks of complaints from frustrated fans, StubHub is being sued by customers who say the ticket reseller’s inability to fulfill orders crushed their dreams of going to World Cup

StubHub sued by fans who say ticket cancellations crushed dreams of going to World Cup
Americas|Environment|Political|World

Venezuelans dig by hand as fuel shortages stall rescue efforts

Nearly a week after twin earthquakes devastated La Guaira, citizens continue to dig their friends and family out of the rubble by hand without heavy machinery, as government response falters and outrage grows over a nation rich in oil but starved of gasoline. CNN's Isa Soares speaks with families and US volunteers on the ground in Venezuela.

Venezuelans dig by hand as fuel shortages stall rescue efforts
Education|Environment|Health|Political|Science|Technology|US|World

America 250: Eight decades after Pearl Harbor, DNA technology brings a sailor home

America 250: Eight decades after Pearl Harbor, DNA technology brings a sailor home

America 250: Eight decades after Pearl Harbor, DNA technology brings a sailor home
Environment|Health|World

As Venezuelan morgues fill and the death toll slowly rises, questions remain about how many are truly gone

As Venezuelan morgues fill and the death toll slowly rises, questions remain about how many are truly gone

As Venezuelan morgues fill and the death toll slowly rises, questions remain about how many are truly gone
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump administration aims to cut regulations on US commercial fishing

The Trump administration moved to slash commercial fishing regulations from coast to coast on Thursday, including reopening New England waters to scallop

Trump administration aims to cut regulations on US commercial fishing
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Oil gains on short-covering buys ahead of US holiday

Oil prices made small gains on Thursday as buyers sought to assure supply over the long U.S. Independence Day weekend.

Oil gains on short-covering buys ahead of US holiday
Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Europe targets shadow fleet tankers falsely using Cameroon flag, sources say

Europe is taking tougher action against tankers falsely using Cameroon's flag registry to transport Russian oil, including boarding

Europe targets shadow fleet tankers falsely using Cameroon flag, sources say
Crime|Europe|World

When Russia strikes, Kyiv's volunteer rescuers rush to help

Max, a graphic designer, helped find survivors in a Kyiv apartment building blown apart by a Russian missile on Thursday before heading to work — one

When Russia strikes, Kyiv's volunteer rescuers rush to help
Crime|Political|US|World

US judge halts Philadelphia's 'ICE Out' ban on masked federal law enforcement agents

A federal judge on Thursday blocked Philadelphia from enforcing a new city law that would have prohibited federal law enforcement agents from wearing masks, ruling

US judge halts Philadelphia's 'ICE Out' ban on masked federal law enforcement agents
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Weak jobs, declining labor force, could renew Fed debate over state of labor market

A weaker-than-expected jobs report could renew debate at the U.S.

Weak jobs, declining labor force, could renew Fed debate over state of labor market
World

Rebel Catholic group in Switzerland unrepentant over excommunication

Members of a breakaway Catholic group excommunicated over the ordination of four bishops were unrepentant on Thursday, accusing the Church of

Rebel Catholic group in Switzerland unrepentant over excommunication
Arts|Business|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Blast at Damascus cafe kills nine, wounds 20, Syrian interior ministry says

A bomb blast at a cafe in central Damascus on Thursday killed nine people and wounded 20 others, Syria's interior ministry said.

Blast at Damascus cafe kills nine, wounds 20, Syrian interior ministry says
Crime|Europe|World

Hungary revokes refugee status of fugitive minister, Poland says

Hungary's new government revoked the refugee status of a fugitive former Polish minister and his deputy, Poland's government said on Thursday, as it tries to bring the pair

Hungary revokes refugee status of fugitive minister, Poland says
Economy|Political|World

Iran prepares to bury slain supreme leader with week of mass mourning

Iran's ruling clerics are preparing days of mass funeral rites for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Iran prepares to bury slain supreme leader with week of mass mourning
Arts|Asia|Crime|Health|Political|World

Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee, once detained by China, dies in Taipei, report says

Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee, who fled to Taiwan amid fears of Chinese persecution, has died at the age of 70, the South China Morning Post reported on Thursday, citing

Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee, once detained by China, dies in Taipei, report says
Business|Crime|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|US|World

Families of 7 killed in Esparto fireworks explosion hold vigil one year later, continue push for justice

Families of 7 killed in Esparto fireworks explosion hold vigil one year later, continue push for justice

Families of 7 killed in Esparto fireworks explosion hold vigil one year later, continue push for justice
Business|Economy|World

Canada aims to announce 10 countries backing global defence bank at NATO summit

Canada is aiming to announce around 10 founding nations for a global defence bank at next week's NATO summit in Turkey

Canada aims to announce 10 countries backing global defence bank at NATO summit
Entertainment|Sports|Travel|World

Irish cyclist completes Route 66 journey with pending world record

Irish cyclist completes Route 66 journey with pending world record

Irish cyclist completes Route 66 journey with pending world record
Interview|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel|World

Man plans to set sail for milestone solo voyage around the world

Man plans to set sail for milestone solo voyage around the world

Man plans to set sail for milestone solo voyage around the world
Business|Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Norris says reports Verstappen's interested in McLaren move are cool, but not serious

Lando Norris says reports that Max Verstappen has considered a move to McLaren are “a cool thing” to hear but “not a serious thing” as speculation swirls in Formula 1 about a switch which could create a lineup of two champions

Norris says reports Verstappen's interested in McLaren move are cool, but not serious
Political|Travel|World

Pope’s July 4 visit to migrant hotspot sends a veiled message to US leaders

Pope’s July 4 visit to migrant hotspot sends a veiled message to US leaders

Pope’s July 4 visit to migrant hotspot sends a veiled message to US leaders