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Trump approval falls to 33%, lowest of his presidency, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

President Donald Trump's approval rating fell to the lowest level of his presidency, with an overwhelming majority of Americans concerned the U.S. war

Trump approval falls to 33%, lowest of his presidency, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
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Fact check: Every single part of this Trump story about South Korea is wrong

Fact check: Every single part of this Trump story about South Korea is wrong

Fact check: Every single part of this Trump story about South Korea is wrong
Business|Environment|Science|World

Flooding risk remains as storms move from the Midwest to the mid-Atlantic

A deadly stretch of unsettled weather is continuing with thunderstorms, heavy rain and flash flooding an ongoing threat from the Midwest to the mid-Atlantic

Flooding risk remains as storms move from the Midwest to the mid-Atlantic
Environment|Political|US|World

Trump administration briefly pauses contentious border project in Texas' Big Bend National Park

The Trump administration says it is temporarily pausing construction of a controversial border construction project in the Big Bend National Park while the head of the agency tasked with building the wall visits Texas to do an “on-the-ground evaluation.”

Trump administration briefly pauses contentious border project in Texas' Big Bend National Park
Africa|Health|Science|World

Congo’s fast-moving Ebola outbreak becomes the country's worst with over 2,300 dead

Congo’s fast-moving Ebola outbreak has now killed over 2,300 people

Congo’s fast-moving Ebola outbreak becomes the country's worst with over 2,300 dead
Education|Entertainment|Political|Sports|World

Teen lifeguard and boy he rescued are honored at White House after Trump saw dramatic viral video

A teenage lifeguard and the boy he rescued off the coast of California have been reunited as President Donald Trump honored both as heroes

Teen lifeguard and boy he rescued are honored at White House after Trump saw dramatic viral video
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

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’
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Election|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|Stock Markets|US|World

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
Business|Crime|Lifestyle|Technology|World

Florida trial starts in the ambush killing of a Microsoft manager. A tire 'blew the case open'

Lawyers have given opening statements in Florida in the trial of a man charged with arranging the murder of a Microsoft design manager

Florida trial starts in the ambush killing of a Microsoft manager. A tire 'blew the case open'
Education|Health|Political|Science|US|World

US kindergarten vaccine coverage continues downward trend, falling 0.1%

U.S. kindergarten vaccination coverage fell 0.1% during the 2025-2026 school year, continuing a downward trend that has seen declines every

US kindergarten vaccine coverage continues downward trend, falling 0.1%
Crime|Education|Europe|World

'Rest in Power': Thousands gather in London for vigil honouring academic Arday

Thousands attended a vigil in central London on Monday for Jason Arday, a former University of Cambridge sociology professor who was found dead on Friday

'Rest in Power': Thousands gather in London for vigil honouring academic Arday
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

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|Science|Technology|World

Pentagon pressure to move AI faster drives Smack's new funding round, CEO says

Smack Technologies, a defense-technology startup building artificial intelligence decision-making tools for the military, is raising funding to speed

Pentagon pressure to move AI faster drives Smack's new funding round, CEO says
Environment|Science|Technology|World

US proposes seabed mining auction off Northern Mariana Islands

The U.S.

US proposes seabed mining auction off Northern Mariana Islands
Business|Economy|World

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
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

A Palestinian American's journey to his West Bank home under settler siege

He watched from thousands of miles away on a

A Palestinian American's journey to his West Bank home under settler siege
Education|Health|Science|World

US school vaccination rates inch down yet again and exemptions reach record high

U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates have declined again, with exemptions reaching a record high

US school vaccination rates inch down yet again and exemptions reach record high
Asia|Environment|Health|World

Search for Indonesia earthquake victims underway on Independence Day

Residents of villages in eastern Indonesia hit by a deadly earthquake that killed at least 68 people were awaiting aid on

Search for Indonesia earthquake victims underway on Independence Day
Election|Europe|Political|World

French presidential candidate Philippe wins support of minister Darmanin

French conservative presidential candidate Edouard Philippe has won the backing of government minister Gerald Darmanin for next year's election, Darmanin said in a newspaper

French presidential candidate Philippe wins support of minister Darmanin
Business|Economy|Finance|World

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 
Political|World

Kushner's talks with Israel, Hamas end without breakthrough on Trump Gaza plan

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Kushner's talks with Israel, Hamas end without breakthrough on Trump Gaza plan
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Canadian miner NexGen Energy holds talks with BHP as it seeks $1 billion for uranium project 

Canadian uranium miner NexGen Energy is sharing information and "talking regularly" with mining giant

Canadian miner NexGen Energy holds talks with BHP as it seeks $1 billion for uranium project 
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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
Economy|Political|World

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
Crime|Environment|Political|US|World

Feds halt controversial work on border security inside Big Bend National Park

Feds halt controversial work on border security inside Big Bend National Park

Feds halt controversial work on border security inside Big Bend National Park
MidEast|Political|World

Marathon US-Israel meeting produces optimism but no firm commitment to American plan for Gaza

A marathon meeting between U.S. negotiator Jared Kushner and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left the fate of the Gaza ceasefire unclear

Marathon US-Israel meeting produces optimism but no firm commitment to American plan for Gaza
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

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
Crime|US|World

Justice Department creates a new pathway to restore gun rights for some convicted of felonies

The Justice Department has finalized a rule that will pave the way for people who’ve been barred from owning firearms because of criminal convictions to apply to have their gun rights reinstated

Justice Department creates a new pathway to restore gun rights for some convicted of felonies
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Sports|World

MLB approves sale of San Diego Padres to José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones

Major League Baseball’s team owners unanimously have approved the sale of the San Diego Padres to an investor group led by private equity billionaire José E

MLB approves sale of San Diego Padres to José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

A detainee’s death revives Syria’s memories of torture and abuse in prisons

The death of a young man with hemophilia days after his arrest has sparked outrage in Syria

A detainee’s death revives Syria’s memories of torture and abuse in prisons
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Political|Science|Technology|World

‘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
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

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
Crime|Health|World

Lindsay Clancy’s mother says daughter thought medication was ‘destroying her mind’ as defense begins case in murder trial

Lindsay Clancy’s mother says daughter thought medication was ‘destroying her mind’ as defense begins case in murder trial

Lindsay Clancy’s mother says daughter thought medication was ‘destroying her mind’ as defense begins case in murder trial
Celebrity|Europe|World

Britain's Princess Eugenie names new daughter Adelaide Elizabeth Annina

Britain’s Princess Eugenie has named her first daughter Adelaide Elizabeth Annina

Britain's Princess Eugenie names new daughter Adelaide Elizabeth Annina
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian court jails a Kremlin critic for 11 years for opposing the war in Ukraine

A court in Russia has convicted a prominent opposition politician for speaking out against the war in Ukraine and sentenced him to 11 years and a month in prison in the latest crackdown on dissent ahead of next month’s parliamentary election

Russian court jails a Kremlin critic for 11 years for opposing the war in Ukraine
Environment|Europe|World

Belgian wildfire approaches Germany as Greece probes deadly blaze

Belgium is battling one of its largest wildfires, despite cooler weather and rain

Belgian wildfire approaches Germany as Greece probes deadly blaze
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia jails anti-war politician for 11 years in further clampdown on dissent

A senior member of Russia's liberal Yabloko party was sentenced on Monday to 11 years and one month in a penal colony for condemning the war in Ukraine,

Russia jails anti-war politician for 11 years in further clampdown on dissent
Crime|Political|US|World

US civil rights group joins team seeking answers in death of Black teen Nolan Wells

The NAACP announced on Monday it had joined the legal team representing the family of Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old Black teen whose body

US civil rights group joins team seeking answers in death of Black teen Nolan Wells
Business|Technology|US|World

Stellantis recalls 955,000 vehicles because radio software may disrupt rear-view camera

Chrysler-parent Stellantis said on Monday it is recalling 955,000 vehicles worldwide because radio software may prevent rear-view cameras from

Stellantis recalls 955,000 vehicles because radio software may disrupt rear-view camera
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

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
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Thousands in Indonesia await aid after quake kills 68, overshadowing Independence Day

Thousands of people on Indonesia’s Flores Island are still waiting for aid after a powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake killed at least 68 people, injured more than 200 and damaged more than 4,500 homes

Thousands in Indonesia await aid after quake kills 68, overshadowing Independence Day
Business|Environment|Europe|Science|World

Rain aids fight against Belgium's biggest wildfire, as blazes rip through Europe

Rain over eastern Belgium on Monday brought some relief to firefighters battling to

Rain aids fight against Belgium's biggest wildfire, as blazes rip through Europe
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
Business|Economy|World

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
Business|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine energy company says its facilities seriously damaged after 13 Russian strikes in a week

Ukraine’s state energy company says Russia has attacked its facilities 13 times over the past week, with nearly 300 attacks this year

Ukraine energy company says its facilities seriously damaged after 13 Russian strikes in a week
Sports|World

Rodri says it's 'a dream to play for Barcelona' as he arrives to seal transfer from Man City

Spain’s World Cup-winning captain Rodri has arrive in Barcelona to seal his transfer from Manchester City to the Catalan club

Rodri says it's 'a dream to play for Barcelona' as he arrives to seal transfer from Man City
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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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
Environment|Health|World

Indonesian mother 'grateful' after emergency birth during 7.7 quake

As the earth shook around her, tearing apart homes, buildings, and bridges in eastern Indonesia, Maria Florida Nogo Kelen was giving birth to

Indonesian mother 'grateful' after emergency birth during 7.7 quake
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
Europe|World

Iran says two French embassy employees barred from returning

Iran said on Monday that two French embassy employees involved in a diplomatic dispute last month would not be allowed to return to Iran.

Iran says two French embassy employees barred from returning
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Environment|World

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
Arts|Crime|Food|World

In Bangkok's gun district, traders say Thai crackdown misses the mark

Loaves of sourdough bread now fill the display window of Suchart and Friends Gun, a firearms shop-turned-bakery in Bangkok's

In Bangkok's gun district, traders say Thai crackdown misses the mark
Asia|Business|Technology|World

German drone maker Helsing enlists Rakuten to broker Japan military deal

German drone maker Helsing has enlisted Japanese e-commerce and finance firm Rakuten to help finalise a deal to sell its unmanned systems to Japan's army, a

German drone maker Helsing enlists Rakuten to broker Japan military deal
Entertainment|Sports|World

AL wild-card race looks like a mess. It could be lots of fun

The American League playoff race is heating up with seven teams vying for the final wild-card spot, all with records below

AL wild-card race looks like a mess. It could be lots of fun
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Tracking oil prices and US gas prices amid Iran conflict

Tracking oil prices and US gas prices amid Iran conflict

Tracking oil prices and US gas prices amid Iran conflict
Crime|Europe|Political|World

British PM Andy Burnham exchanged messages with someone impersonating Trump’s chief of staff

British PM Andy Burnham exchanged messages with someone impersonating Trump’s chief of staff

British PM Andy Burnham exchanged messages with someone impersonating Trump’s chief of staff
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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
Crime|World

British leader reportedly exchanged messages with impostor of top White House official

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has reportedly exchanged messages with an impostor posing as U.S. President Donald Trump's chief of staff

British leader reportedly exchanged messages with impostor of top White House official
Election|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

Netanyahu's re-election hopes ride on divided party's primaries

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party will choose its candidates to fight in October elections on Monday, with analysts saying a shift further to

Netanyahu's re-election hopes ride on divided party's primaries
Europe|MidEast|Technology|US|World

Exclusive: Ukraine reveals its Achilles’ heel to CNN as Patriot missile launchers run dry

Exclusive: Ukraine reveals its Achilles’ heel to CNN as Patriot missile launchers run dry

Exclusive: Ukraine reveals its Achilles’ heel to CNN as Patriot missile launchers run dry
Business|Economy|Finance|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|World

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
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Somali troops push militiamen out of Baidoa after fierce fighting

Somali federal troops drove opposition forces out of one of the country's biggest cities, Baidoa, on Monday, following heavy clashes that left many people dead, residents

Somali troops push militiamen out of Baidoa after fierce fighting
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

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
Business|Economy|Technology|World

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
Crime|Political|World

Who is Khalil Al-Hayya, the Hamas leader who met Kushner in Egypt?

Khalil Al-Hayya, the Hamas chief who met U.S. envoy Jared Kushner,

Who is Khalil Al-Hayya, the Hamas leader who met Kushner in Egypt?
Business|Election|Political|World

Lula holds tight lead over Senator Bolsonaro ahead of Brazil election, poll shows

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva holds a tight lead over Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, his main right-wing challenger, in a potential runoff ahead of October's

Lula holds tight lead over Senator Bolsonaro ahead of Brazil election, poll shows
Election|Political|US|World

What to expect in Alaska’s state primary

Alaska voters will narrow down a long list of contenders for a competitive U.S. Senate seat that’s expected to play a pivotal role in determining which party will hold a majority in the chamber next year

What to expect in Alaska’s state primary
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

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
Political|US|World

Trump says US will reduce joint military exercises with key ally South Korea

Trump says US will reduce joint military exercises with key ally South Korea

Trump says US will reduce joint military exercises with key ally South Korea
Arts|Celebrity|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Sports|World

Cristiano Ronaldo hints at retirement: ‘Probably my last year of football’

Cristiano Ronaldo hints at retirement: ‘Probably my last year of football’

Cristiano Ronaldo hints at retirement: ‘Probably my last year of football’
Asia|Finance|Political|US|World

South Korea hopes for talks between US and North Korea after Trump downsizes military drills

South Korea has expressed hopes for resumption of diplomacy between the U.S. and North Korea to ease animosities on the Korean Peninsula

South Korea hopes for talks between US and North Korea after Trump downsizes military drills
Americas|Crime|Europe|Political|Travel|US|World

Bay Area asylum-seeker returns home after nearly a month in ICE detention

Bay Area asylum-seeker returns home after nearly a month in ICE detention

Bay Area asylum-seeker returns home after nearly a month in ICE detention
Asia|Environment|World

Heavy rains kill 1 in South Korea and flood major streets in Philippines

Torrential rains have pounded southern South Korea, leaving one person dead and four others injured

Heavy rains kill 1 in South Korea and flood major streets in Philippines
Environment|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Exploring the "Turkish Maldives"

Less than an hour off the coast of the Turkish Riviera lies Suluada - a remote island so strikingly white and blue it’s earned the nickname “the Turkish Maldives.” Accessible only by boat and completely untouched, CNN's Leroy Ah Ben explores this hidden-gem that only locals know of.

Exploring the "Turkish Maldives"
Business|Crime|Europe|World

Construction workers strike gold at work – literally

Construction workers strike gold at work – literally

Construction workers strike gold at work – literally
Technology|World

US Navy destroyer spent four days without power last month in South China Sea

US Navy destroyer spent four days without power last month in South China Sea

US Navy destroyer spent four days without power last month in South China Sea
Economy|Political|World

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
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|World

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
Business|Economy|World

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%
Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump seeks cuts to US-South Korea drills, reviving earlier objections

U.S.

Trump seeks cuts to US-South Korea drills, reviving earlier objections
Asia|Economy|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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
Business|Crime|Political|Technology|World

Binance gave Moscow client details used to charge Russian over Ukraine donations, documents show

Binance last year handed Russian authorities details of cryptocurrency donations to Ukrainian fundraising campaigns that were used as evidence to bring

Binance gave Moscow client details used to charge Russian over Ukraine donations, documents show
Business|Economy|Political|World

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
Americas|Crime|World

After killing hundreds in boat strikes, US military expands campaign on land in Latin America

The Trump administration says it is seeking to expand its lethal campaign of bombing boats off Latin America’s Caribbean and Pacific coasts onto land

After killing hundreds in boat strikes, US military expands campaign on land in Latin America
Political|US|World

Trump orders Pentagon to cut back military exercises with South Korea

U.S.

Trump orders Pentagon to cut back military exercises with South Korea
Business|Environment|World

Search teams comb rubble in Colombia nearly a week after quake as aid effort expands

Search teams worked through the rubble of collapsed buildings in western Colombia on Sunday, nearly a week after a powerful earthquake devastated cities

Search teams comb rubble in Colombia nearly a week after quake as aid effort expands
Asia|Political|World

Myanmar confirms nearly 309,000 Rohingya in Bangladesh, says security issues delaying repatriation

Myanmar's military-backed government has verified that nearly 309,000 displaced people in camps in

Myanmar confirms nearly 309,000 Rohingya in Bangladesh, says security issues delaying repatriation
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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?
Asia|Health|World

Vietnam targets natural sex ratio at birth by 2035, draft government plan shows

Vietnam wants to bring its sex ratio at birth down to the natural level of about 106 boys for every 100 girls by 2035, according to a draft plan from the Ministry of Health

Vietnam targets natural sex ratio at birth by 2035, draft government plan shows
Business|Economy|Finance|World

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
Asia|Environment|World

South Korea landslide kills one as heavy rains sweep southern areas, media reports

A landslide in South Korea killed one person and injured three, media reports said on Monday, as heavy rainfall lashed the country's southern region. 

South Korea landslide kills one as heavy rains sweep southern areas, media reports
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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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The debate over Jason Arday’s life continues – just as viciously – despite his death at 41

The debate over Jason Arday’s life continues – just as viciously – despite his death at 41

The debate over Jason Arday’s life continues – just as viciously – despite his death at 41
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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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Corgis run, bark and sniff their way to glory at a growing international race

It’s not all about short-legged speed when 150 corgis gather for an international race celebrating the little dogs

Corgis run, bark and sniff their way to glory at a growing international race
Crime|Environment|Europe|World

Firefighters battle wildfires in Belgium and Greece as 2 die on an island near Athens

Firefighters are battling wildfires in Belgium and Greece, with a massive blaze scorching a nature reserve in eastern Belgium

Firefighters battle wildfires in Belgium and Greece as 2 die on an island near Athens
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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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Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea

President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to scale back annual joint military exercises with South Korea

Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea
Europe|Sports|World

Irish fans praised for standout support of their athletes at European championships in Birmingham

Irish athletes at the European championships in Birmingham, England, say they feel like they're competing at home

Irish fans praised for standout support of their athletes at European championships in Birmingham
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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
Environment|World

Tropical Storm Lala rakes Hawaii with high winds and rain without making landfall

Hurricane Lala has weakened to a tropical storm after raking Hawaii without making landfall

Tropical Storm Lala rakes Hawaii with high winds and rain without making landfall
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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
Economy|Environment|Science|World

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
Sports|World

Cameroon beats Malawi 3-0 to win Women’s Africa Cup of Nations for the first time

Cameroon has finally won the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with a 3-0 victory over tournament debutant Malawi

Cameroon beats Malawi 3-0 to win Women’s Africa Cup of Nations for the first time
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Fresh off Toronto title, Iga Swiatek wins first match at Cincinnati Open

Iga Swiatek overcame a short turnaround after winning the title in Toronto on Thursday to defeat Colombian Emiliana Arango, 6-3, 6-0, on center court at the Cincinnati Open on Sunday

Fresh off Toronto title, Iga Swiatek wins first match at Cincinnati Open
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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
Health|Political|World

Admiral praises USS Lincoln crew amid reports of worsening conditions during long deployment

The leader of U.S.

Admiral praises USS Lincoln crew amid reports of worsening conditions during long deployment
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US Attorney General Blanche publicly backs Pirro after Trump criticism over Reflecting Pool

U.S.

US Attorney General Blanche publicly backs Pirro after Trump criticism over Reflecting Pool
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Britain's Amy Hunt wins record 4th gold medal at European championships. 'Mondo' victorious again

Amy Hunt has won a record fourth gold medal in a single edition of the European championships after Britain clinched victory in the mixed 4x100 relay

Britain's Amy Hunt wins record 4th gold medal at European championships. 'Mondo' victorious again
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Kushner has a rare meeting with Hamas' leader on the Gaza road map. A meeting with Netanyahu is next

U.S. negotiator Jared Kushner has held a rare meeting with the Hamas chief in Egypt in a push to make progress on the stalled Gaza ceasefire

Kushner has a rare meeting with Hamas' leader on the Gaza road map. A meeting with Netanyahu is next
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Barcelona set to sign Rodri after agreeing to deal with Man City, AP source says

Spain’s World Cup-winning captain Rodri appears to be heading back home after Manchester City and Barcelona reached an agreement over the midfielder’s move

Barcelona set to sign Rodri after agreeing to deal with Man City, AP source says
Africa|Crime|Environment|World

12 more bodies are recovered in Zimbabwe's ferry disaster, bringing death toll to 84

Authorities in Zimbabwe continue searching for bodies after an overloaded ferry capsized on Lake Kariba last week, killing more than 80 people

12 more bodies are recovered in Zimbabwe's ferry disaster, bringing death toll to 84
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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
Travel|US|World

Retired flight attendant begins final "Paulie's Push" to honor 9/11 victims, "I made a promise"

Retired flight attendant begins final "Paulie's Push" to honor 9/11 victims, "I made a promise"

Retired flight attendant begins final "Paulie's Push" to honor 9/11 victims, "I made a promise"
Africa|Crime|Europe|World

Moroccan security forces arrest nearly 300 migrants trying to reach Spain’s Ceuta

Moroccan security forces have arrested hundreds of migrants trying to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta by land and sea

Moroccan security forces arrest nearly 300 migrants trying to reach Spain’s Ceuta
Crime|Europe|World

Ukraine launches one of its largest aerial attacks of the war, killing at least 6 people in Russia

Ukraine has launched hundreds of drones across Russia, killing at least six people in one of Kyiv’s largest aerial attacks of the war

Ukraine launches one of its largest aerial attacks of the war, killing at least 6 people in Russia
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Top US commander visits aircraft carrier, Gaza talks in Egypt and other Mideast news

The top U.S. military commander in the Middle East has visited the long-deployed USS Lincoln in the Arabian Sea

Top US commander visits aircraft carrier, Gaza talks in Egypt and other Mideast news
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Trump's envoys meet mediators, Israel strikes Gaza

Donald Trump's envoys met with Egyptian, Qatari and Turkish mediators in Cairo on Sunday, a diplomatic source said, aiming to advance the U.S.

Trump's envoys meet mediators, Israel strikes Gaza
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Thieves steal 4 Renaissance artworks in a Sicilian museum heist during an Italian holiday

Thieves have stolen four works attributed to Sicilian Renaissance painter Antonello da Messina from a regional museum in the city of Messina in Sicily

Thieves steal 4 Renaissance artworks in a Sicilian museum heist during an Italian holiday
Sports|World

US men and Canada women win flag football world titles as spots earned for the Los Angeles Olympics

The United States successfully defends the men’s title at the flag football world championships but loses the women’s title to Canada

US men and Canada women win flag football world titles as spots earned for the Los Angeles Olympics
Crime|World

1 killed, 4 injured in shooting at park in Kentucky

Police in Kentucky say one person has died and four others were injured in a shooting at a park

1 killed, 4 injured in shooting at park in Kentucky
Americas|Election|Political|World

Brazil's Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro return to their strongholds to kick off presidential campaigns

Brazil's presidential candidates have kicked off their campaigns ahead of what is expected to be tight election in October

Brazil's Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro return to their strongholds to kick off presidential campaigns
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Nightmarish start for Maresca as Arsenal outclasses Man City in Community Shield

Enzo Maresca has endured a nightmarish first competitive match in charge of Manchester City as Arsenal scored inside 24 seconds before powering to a 3-0 victory in the Community Shield

Nightmarish start for Maresca as Arsenal outclasses Man City in Community Shield
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Commanders QB Marcus Mariota has a sprained MCL in his right knee

Washington Commanders backup quarterback Marcus Mariota has a sprained medial collateral ligament in his right knee, coach Dan Quinn confirmed

Commanders QB Marcus Mariota has a sprained MCL in his right knee
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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
Europe|Health|World

In Spain's Ceuta, hundreds of migrants stage protest and demand asylum

Hundreds of migrants who recently entered Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta staged a protest on a popular urban beach on

In Spain's Ceuta, hundreds of migrants stage protest and demand asylum
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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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Elderly couple die as wildfires sweep Greek island of Salamina

An elderly couple died and several other people were injured on Sunday as fast-moving wildfires swept through the Greek island of Salamina west of Athens on the biggest

Elderly couple die as wildfires sweep Greek island of Salamina