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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
Arts|Entertainment|Interview|Opinion|Political|Travel|World

'Awesome.' 'Sad.' 'Let's keep democracy going.' Americans weigh in on state of a 250-year-old nation

Many Americans are celebrating their country’s 250th birthday by trying to block out the noise of national division

'Awesome.' 'Sad.' 'Let's keep democracy going.' Americans weigh in on state of a 250-year-old nation
Europe|World

Breakaway Catholic group excommunicated after defying warnings from Pope Leo

Breakaway Catholic group excommunicated after defying warnings from Pope Leo

Breakaway Catholic group excommunicated after defying warnings from Pope Leo
Sports|US|World

Soft-spoken Malik Tillman delivers a loud statement with his bloody sock goal at the World Cup

Malik Tillman is soft-spoken off the field with his interviews often given at a volume just above a whisper

Soft-spoken Malik Tillman delivers a loud statement with his bloody sock goal at the World Cup
Health|Science|World

Researchers launch study on Ebola treatments as Congo outbreak worsens

Researchers are beginning a highly anticipated study of two possible treatments for the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo

Researchers launch study on Ebola treatments as Congo outbreak worsens
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Tesla sales jumped last quarter in a possible sign the worst of the Musk backlash is behind it

Tesla car sales jumped over the past three months in a possible sign the worst of the boycotts against the automaker and lost market share to rivals are behind it

Tesla sales jumped last quarter in a possible sign the worst of the Musk backlash is behind it
World

Excommunications show a Pope Leo unafraid of making firm decisions

Pope Leo said during his inaugural Mass last year that he would seek to unify the Catholic Church after years of fraught divisions and vowed he would

Excommunications show a Pope Leo unafraid of making firm decisions
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Russian fuel crisis prompts rush for Chinese electric cars

A Moscow car dealership is struggling to keep up with demand for new electric vehicles from China as drivers look to sidestep a

Russian fuel crisis prompts rush for Chinese electric cars
Health|Science|World

Trial for Bundibugyo Ebola treatment starts in DRC, WHO says

A treatment trial for the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo enrolled its first patient on Thursday, marking a

Trial for Bundibugyo Ebola treatment starts in DRC, WHO says
Crime|Health|Political|World

Canadian court publication ban in Quebec militia case raises press-freedom concerns

A Canadian court has banned publication of facts related to an alleged plot to seize land for an anti-government militia, drawing criticism from press-freedom

Canadian court publication ban in Quebec militia case raises press-freedom concerns
Environment|Europe|World

Firefighters battle blazes in southern France after European heatwave

Two thousand firefighters were battling several wildfires fanned by strong winds along France's Mediterranean coast on Thursday, as the region grappled

Firefighters battle blazes in southern France after European heatwave
Crime|Entertainment|US|World

2 arrested, arraigned after scaling top of Empire State Building

2 arrested, arraigned after scaling top of Empire State Building

2 arrested, arraigned after scaling top of Empire State Building
Sports|World

The USA’s red card controversy explained and why the decision won’t be overturned

The USA’s red card controversy explained and why the decision won’t be overturned

The USA’s red card controversy explained and why the decision won’t be overturned
Science|Technology|World

Last-minute launch problem delays satellite rescue mission for NASA

A rush rescue mission to save a NASA space telescope remains grounded, this time because of a last-minute launch problem

Last-minute launch problem delays satellite rescue mission for NASA
Economy|Health|Science|Technology|World

Once a source of national pride, Cuba's healthcare system declines as energy shortages deepen crisis

Irisleydis Tristá, a cancer patient in Cuba, has been unable to get a crucial CT scan for seven months because the machine at Havana’s leading hospital is broken

Once a source of national pride, Cuba's healthcare system declines as energy shortages deepen crisis
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Colombia president-elect seeks public debt refinancing

Colombia's President-elect Abelardo De La Espriella said on Thursday he has instructed incoming Finance Minister Miguel Gomez to travel to Washington to meet international

Colombia president-elect seeks public debt refinancing
Environment|Europe|Health|Political|World

French government to face no-confidence vote over heatwave handling

French Green party lawmakers on Thursday filed a no-confidence motion against the government over its handling of a severe heatwave in late June, as the country braces for a

French government to face no-confidence vote over heatwave handling
Business|Economy|World

Bank of England's Mann suggests reduced rate hike bets boost case for action

Bank of England policymaker Catherine Mann said on Thursday that a reduction in markets' expectations for BoE rate increases since June's Monetary Policy

Bank of England's Mann suggests reduced rate hike bets boost case for action
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Canadian factory PMI edges higher despite war-linked supply disruptions

Canada's manufacturing sector expanded further in June as production and employment rose, but not all was positive for the sector as intensifying supply

Canadian factory PMI edges higher despite war-linked supply disruptions
Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU determined to resolve standoff over Bosnia envoy, Kallas says

The EU is determined to find a strong candidate for the post of international peace envoy for Bosnia and Herzegovina, EU foreign chief Kaja Kallas said on Thursday, to

EU determined to resolve standoff over Bosnia envoy, Kallas says
Arts|Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|World

Former UK pop star Gary Glitter charged with non-recent sexual offences

British prosecutors on Thursday charged former UK pop star Paul Gadd, better known by his stage name Gary Glitter, with unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl aged under 13

Former UK pop star Gary Glitter charged with non-recent sexual offences
Crime|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Albanian police use teargas to disperse anti-graft demonstrators

Albanian police used water cannons and teargas on Thursday to disperse anti-government protesters in front of parliament who threw eggs and flour at police

Albanian police use teargas to disperse anti-graft demonstrators
Business|Economy|World

Fed seen less likely to raise rates as job growth slows

Federal Reserve policymakers have less reason to deliver an interest-rate hike later this month, traders bet on Thursday, after a government report showed the U.S. economy added far

Fed seen less likely to raise rates as job growth slows
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump-backed organizer of America’s 250th birthday events may have duped donors, report from House Democrats alleges

Trump-backed organizer of America’s 250th birthday events may have duped donors, report from House Democrats alleges

Trump-backed organizer of America’s 250th birthday events may have duped donors, report from House Democrats alleges
Economy|Environment|Health|World

Northern Nigeria hunger reaches worst levels in nearly a decade, WFP says

More than 17 million people across nine conflict-hit states in northern Nigeria face severe hunger, the U.N. food agency said on Thursday, warning that violence and funding

Northern Nigeria hunger reaches worst levels in nearly a decade, WFP says
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Merz's reforms have potential - eventually - to boost German growth

A late-night deal agreed by Chancellor Friedrich Merz's ruling coalition on a long-awaited package of reforms has the potential to give Germany's anaemic

Merz's reforms have potential - eventually - to boost German growth
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Wall St opens higher after June jobs report eases rate-hike bets

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Thursday after a softer-than-expected employment report for June tempered expectations for interest-rate hikes by the Federal Reserve.

Wall St opens higher after June jobs report eases rate-hike bets
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Blue Owl keeps withdrawal cap as redemption requests remain elevated

Blue Owl Capital maintained a 5% quarterly withdrawal limit for two of its private credit funds as redemption requests remained substantially

Blue Owl keeps withdrawal cap as redemption requests remain elevated
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Dollar slides after soft jobs report, yen surges

The dollar fell sharply on Thursday after the closely watched June employment report showed U.S. employers added far fewer

Dollar slides after soft jobs report, yen surges
Environment|Health|World

Heat wave caused some 480 excess deaths in Netherlands, health authorities say

Last week's unprecedented heat wave led to around 480 excess deaths in the Netherlands, Dutch health authorities said on Thursday.

Heat wave caused some 480 excess deaths in Netherlands, health authorities say
Business|Economy|Technology|US|World

US factory orders fall in May, weighed down by weak demand for commercial aircraft

New orders for U.S. factory goods fell in May amid a decline in bookings for commercial aircraft, but demand elsewhere remained strong, partly driven by investment in

US factory orders fall in May, weighed down by weak demand for commercial aircraft
Africa|Crime|Political|World

ICC confirms Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger move to leave court

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have initiated a year-long process of withdrawing from the International Criminal Court (ICC), the court said in a statement.

ICC confirms Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger move to leave court
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Hedge funds reap June gains by piling into short bets but lose on oil, sources say

Hedge funds trading stocks finished June with double-digit returns for the year so far, helped by their ability to successfully navigate already crowded

Hedge funds reap June gains by piling into short bets but lose on oil, sources say
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Albanian police use tear gas and pepper spray as Tirana protest turns violent

Albanian police clashed with protesters in Tirana during a demonstration against government corruption and a luxury development linked to Jared Kushner, son-in-law of U.S. President Donald Trump

Albanian police use tear gas and pepper spray as Tirana protest turns violent
Political|US|World

The Supreme Court tackled race, history and the law in fraught and reflective major rulings

The Supreme Court has wrapped up a term with significant rulings on race and discrimination

The Supreme Court tackled race, history and the law in fraught and reflective major rulings
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

A visual guide to the Venezuela earthquakes

A visual guide to the Venezuela earthquakes

A visual guide to the Venezuela earthquakes
Business|Entertainment|Sports|World

What polling shows about Americans’ interest in the World Cup and USMNT

New polling from Ipsos Sports, provided exclusively to The Associated Press, shows that the World Cup has excited soccer fans and piqued many Americans’ interest, even as the sport continues to face an uphill climb to reach mainstream popularity in the United States

What polling shows about Americans’ interest in the World Cup and USMNT
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

OpenAI in talks to give Trump administration a 5% stake in the company, FT reports

OpenAI in talks to give Trump administration a 5% stake in the company, FT reports

OpenAI in talks to give Trump administration a 5% stake in the company, FT reports
Americas|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Ocasio-Cortez endorses Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Senate race

Ocasio-Cortez endorses Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Senate race

Ocasio-Cortez endorses Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Senate race
Health|Lifestyle|Science|World

Alcohol is one of the most dangerous drugs, yet its presence is ubiquitous in social settings and celebrations

Despite growing evidence of alcohol’s harms, it remains deeply embedded in social norms and cultural rituals, both in the US and abroad.

Alcohol is one of the most dangerous drugs, yet its presence is ubiquitous in social settings and celebrations
Europe|Political|World

EU and US concerned by China's new ethnic unity law which targets people overseas

The United States and the European Union expressed concern on Thursday about China's new law on ethnic unity that went into effect this week and gives Beijing the legal

EU and US concerned by China's new ethnic unity law which targets people overseas
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Google loses fight against record €4.1 billion EU antitrust fine

Alphabet's Google on Thursday lost its long-running fight against a record EU antitrust fine for using its Android mobile operating

Google loses fight against record €4.1 billion EU antitrust fine
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Spain's amnesty drive brings 600,000 migrants into formal economy during application review

Some 609,737 of the 1.17 million migrants in Spain who applied for legal status in its recent amnesty drive have obtained temporary work permits, government officials said

Spain's amnesty drive brings 600,000 migrants into formal economy during application review
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Tesla's China-made EV sales rise 24.4% year on year in June

Tesla's China-made electric vehicle sales rose for an eighth month in June, supported by an extended recovery in the U.S. automaker's European sales.

Tesla's China-made EV sales rise 24.4% year on year in June
Arts|Sports|World

Folarin Balogun’s red card will be hotly debated, but it revealed something about the USA that can’t be taken away

Folarin Balogun’s red card will be hotly debated, but it revealed something about the USA that can’t be taken away

Folarin Balogun’s red card will be hotly debated, but it revealed something about the USA that can’t be taken away
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

OpenAI proposes handing Trump administration a 5% stake, FT reports

OpenAI has discussed giving the U.S. government a 5% stake, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, as AI firms face scrutiny in Washington over the likely misuse of advanced

OpenAI proposes handing Trump administration a 5% stake, FT reports
World

What to know about SSPX, the Catholic traditionalists in new schism

The Vatican said on Thursday that priests and lay Catholics who are part of the Society of St.

What to know about SSPX, the Catholic traditionalists in new schism
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

European regulators step up scrutiny of Big Tech

European regulators have launched a series of antitrust, privacy and online safety investigations into major technology companies in recent years.

European regulators step up scrutiny of Big Tech
Education|Opinion|Political|World

As the US turns 250, a forgotten founding influence helps explain its current unease

Montesquieu shaped how Americans understood liberty, and his warning about a ‘tyranny of opinion’ speaks to today’s polarization.

As the US turns 250, a forgotten founding influence helps explain its current unease
Education|Political|Science|Technology|World

Military voters were at the heart of the Supreme Court’s mail-in ballot decision

Mail-in voting was created during the Civil War so soldiers could vote. That legacy helped shape how the Supreme Court ruled more than 160 years later.

Military voters were at the heart of the Supreme Court’s mail-in ballot decision
Americas|Crime|US|World

Two dead after 'multi-jurisdictional' manhunt, standoff in Massachusetts, officials say

Two dead after 'multi-jurisdictional' manhunt, standoff in Massachusetts, officials say

Two dead after 'multi-jurisdictional' manhunt, standoff in Massachusetts, officials say
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|World

Supreme Court's birthright citizenship ruling brings relief to immigrant advocacy group in Baltimore

Supreme Court's birthright citizenship ruling brings relief to immigrant advocacy group in Baltimore

Supreme Court's birthright citizenship ruling brings relief to immigrant advocacy group in Baltimore
Crime|Education|US|World

Investigators pinpoint haunting echoes between Texas child disasters

Investigators pinpoint haunting echoes between Texas child disasters

Investigators pinpoint haunting echoes between Texas child disasters
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Top EU court dismisses Google appeal of $4.5 billion antitrust fine

Judges at the European Union's top court have dismissed Google's appeal against a 4.1 billion euro antitrust fine

Top EU court dismisses Google appeal of $4.5 billion antitrust fine
Entertainment|Sports|US|World

The USA holds on for historic World Cup win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, advance to play Belgium

The USA holds on for historic World Cup win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, advance to play Belgium

The USA holds on for historic World Cup win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, advance to play Belgium
Business|Economy|Political|World

Tracking traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, in maps and charts

Tracking traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, in maps and charts

Tracking traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, in maps and charts
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Trump administration’s $46 billion 'smart wall' races ahead on the US-Mexico border

The United States is rapidly building what it calls a “smart wall” on the Mexico border, combining tall steel fencing with advanced technology like sensors and cameras

Trump administration’s $46 billion 'smart wall' races ahead on the US-Mexico border
Environment|Health|Interview|Science|World

Heat waves are getting hotter. Can you guess why?

CNN News Central's Sara Sidner speaks with Ashley Ward, director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke University's Nicholas Institute, about what's causing the world's heat waves to grow more intense.

Heat waves are getting hotter. Can you guess why?
Crime|Political|US|World

Colorado governor fires two clemency board members who spoke out about Tina Peters’ commutation

Colorado governor fires two clemency board members who spoke out about Tina Peters’ commutation

Colorado governor fires two clemency board members who spoke out about Tina Peters’ commutation
Election|Finance|US|World

Trump and Republicans return to communist attacks against Democrats ahead of the midterm elections

President Donald Trump and fellow Republicans are reviving attacks on Democrats, labeling them communists

Trump and Republicans return to communist attacks against Democrats ahead of the midterm elections
Europe|Political|World

Russia, after heavy strike on Kyiv, says it will keep increasing pressure on Ukraine

Russia said on Thursday it would keep increasing pressure on Ukraine, following a massive overnight strike on Kyiv that killed at least 17 people and wounded scores.

Russia, after heavy strike on Kyiv, says it will keep increasing pressure on Ukraine
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Verisk estimates over $10 billion in economic losses from Venezuela earthquake

Catastrophe and risk modeling firm Verisk said on Thursday it expects economic losses from the Venezuelan earthquake to exceed $10 billion.

Verisk estimates over $10 billion in economic losses from Venezuela earthquake
Business|Crime|Environment|Health|World

Beijing identifies pilot killed in crash into city's tallest building

The pilot killed when a plane crashed into Beijing's tallest building last Friday was a 66-year-old man surnamed Liu, Beijing's Chaoyang district government said on

Beijing identifies pilot killed in crash into city's tallest building
Europe|Political|World

Lithuania moves to end nuclear weapon ban as 'situation getting worse'

Lithuania's parliamentary parties have agreed on a plan to lift a constitutional ban on nuclear weapons and foreign military bases in the Baltic nation,

Lithuania moves to end nuclear weapon ban as 'situation getting worse'
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Europe growth hit more by China exports than bigger trade gap, Goldman says

The bigger drag on European Union growth is losing market share to China rather than a widening trade deficit with the Asian country, Goldman Sachs

Europe growth hit more by China exports than bigger trade gap, Goldman says
Crime|Political|World

Greek ruling party calls for protests after firebomb kills candidate's mother

Greece's governing New Democracy party called on Thursday for its supporters to take to the streets in protest after the 72-year-old mother of one of its

Greek ruling party calls for protests after firebomb kills candidate's mother
MidEast|Political|World

Syrian foreign minister says Syria open to meeting Hezbollah, Lebanese state media reports

Syria's foreign minister said during a visit to Beirut on Thursday that Damascus was open to meeting the Iran-backed Lebanese group

Syrian foreign minister says Syria open to meeting Hezbollah, Lebanese state media reports
Economy|Europe|World

EU tells Armenia 'you can count on us' as Russia keeps up economic pressure

The European Union pledged an additional €18 million in economic support for Armenia on Thursday and liberalised some export rules for its goods as Brussels seeks to shore up

EU tells Armenia 'you can count on us' as Russia keeps up economic pressure
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Europe|Finance|Technology|World

Britain's Paramount-Warner review may be aimed at commitments, not a veto

Britain's threat to intervene in the $110 billion Paramount-Warner deal could be less about blocking the transaction than extracting commitments on UK news,

Britain's Paramount-Warner review may be aimed at commitments, not a veto
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Churning chips

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets The U.S. jobs report will clearly dominate the day ahead for markets,

Churning chips
Election|Political|World

In Brazil, a Bolsonaro family rift exposes the right's struggle with women voters

A widening rift between far-right Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro and his stepmother, former first lady

In Brazil, a Bolsonaro family rift exposes the right's struggle with women voters
Economy|Education|Political|World

Hungary to launch $128 million school-start benefit scheme

Hungary will launch a means-tested school-start benefit program at a cost of 40 billion forints ($128.41 million) per year, Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Thursday,

Hungary to launch $128 million school-start benefit scheme
Business|Economy|Education|Political|World

US Supreme Court supercharges its 'shadow docket,' dividing the justices

When the U.S.

US Supreme Court supercharges its 'shadow docket,' dividing the justices
Economy|Political|World

Progressive surge complicates Democrats’ midterms focus on prices

Democrats head into November’s midterm elections with potential advantages, including the

Progressive surge complicates Democrats’ midterms focus on prices
Political|World

India to send minister, governor to Ali Khamenei funeral

India said on Thursday that its deputy foreign minister and a state governor would represent the country at the state funeral of Iran's former Supreme Leader Ayatollah

India to send minister, governor to Ali Khamenei funeral
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|World

Amazon vows action against India delivery partner after fire probe concludes

Amazon said on Thursday it will take "appropriate action" against a third-party delivery partner in India once a police investigation into a fire that

Amazon vows action against India delivery partner after fire probe concludes
Crime|Education|Europe|Health|Political|World

UK's Starmer apologises over forced adoptions, decries a 'stain on our history'

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer apologised on Thursday to women forced to give up their babies or separated from their mothers at birth under a system of

UK's Starmer apologises over forced adoptions, decries a 'stain on our history'
Economy|Health|World

UK-US pharma deal could lead to nearly 230,000 unnecessary deaths in England, analysis says

UK-US pharma deal could lead to nearly 230,000 unnecessary deaths in England, analysis says

UK-US pharma deal could lead to nearly 230,000 unnecessary deaths in England, analysis says
Sports|World

How you decide which of more than 30 soccer jerseys to wear to your team’s World Cup game

How you decide which of more than 30 soccer jerseys to wear to your team’s World Cup game

How you decide which of more than 30 soccer jerseys to wear to your team’s World Cup game
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|World

With 556 police officers patrolling a country half the size of Central Park, everyone thought Monaco was safe

With 556 police officers patrolling a country half the size of Central Park, everyone thought Monaco was safe

With 556 police officers patrolling a country half the size of Central Park, everyone thought Monaco was safe
Europe|Political|World

Bloodier than Stalingrad: Number of casualties in Russia’s war on Ukraine reaches 2 million

Bloodier than Stalingrad: Number of casualties in Russia’s war on Ukraine reaches 2 million

Bloodier than Stalingrad: Number of casualties in Russia’s war on Ukraine reaches 2 million
Education|Political|World

As the Pentagon stays quiet, AP reconstructs a US strike that killed over 100 Iranian children

The Feb. 28 attack on a primary school in southeastern Iran was the deadliest reported strike in the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran

As the Pentagon stays quiet, AP reconstructs a US strike that killed over 100 Iranian children
Business|Economy|MidEast|World

FACT FOCUS: Iran claims a foreign ship got stuck in Strait of Hormuz. But it is tied to Tehran

Iranian state television claimed this week that a foreign ship got stuck in the Strait of Hormuz after ignoring instructions to use a route laid out by the Islamic Republic’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard

FACT FOCUS: Iran claims a foreign ship got stuck in Strait of Hormuz. But it is tied to Tehran
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Merz unveils sweeping reform push for Germany: Tax cuts, pension overhaul and new sick leave rules

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his coalition partners have introduced a reform package to revive Germany’s sluggish economy

Merz unveils sweeping reform push for Germany: Tax cuts, pension overhaul and new sick leave rules
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Securing America’s 250: Law enforcement faces shifting plans and World Cup demands

Securing America’s 250: Law enforcement faces shifting plans and World Cup demands

Securing America’s 250: Law enforcement faces shifting plans and World Cup demands
World

South Korea disputes US congressional report claiming discrimination against Seattle-based Coupang

South Korea’s government has disputed a U.S. congressional report accusing Seoul of discriminating against Coupang

South Korea disputes US congressional report claiming discrimination against Seattle-based Coupang
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Authorities say man who flew plane into Beijing skyscraper previously expressed suicidal thoughts

Authorities say man who flew plane into Beijing skyscraper previously expressed suicidal thoughts

Authorities say man who flew plane into Beijing skyscraper previously expressed suicidal thoughts
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Iran warns US, Israel against attacks ahead of funeral processions for Khamenei

An Iranian military commander warned the United States and Israel on Thursday against any attack on Iran as it prepares for the state funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali

Iran warns US, Israel against attacks ahead of funeral processions for Khamenei
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Russia waged a drone campaign in Europe and likely launched drones from shadow ships, report says

Russia likely used shadow ships to launch drones over Europe that repeatedly disrupted civilian aviation, as it monitored military sites and tested the air defenses of NATO nations

Russia waged a drone campaign in Europe and likely launched drones from shadow ships, report says
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Couple caned for kissing on TikTok in Indonesia's conservative Aceh province

A young couple in Indonesia’s conservative Aceh province were publicly caned after an Islamic Shariah court convicted them of violating Islamic law by kissing during a TikTok livestream

Couple caned for kissing on TikTok in Indonesia's conservative Aceh province
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Argentina seen managing 2027 debt wall but political risk is key

Argentina faces a foreign-currency debt test in 2027, the year President Javier Milei is expected to seek re-election, but investors are increasingly

Argentina seen managing 2027 debt wall but political risk is key
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UK business morale slumps as Iran war pushes up costs, survey shows

British business confidence fell to its lowest since 2022 as the Iran war, which pushed up costs, saps expectations for future sales, a survey of accountants showed on

UK business morale slumps as Iran war pushes up costs, survey shows
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Europeans fill most gaps left by US in NATO defence plans, top commander says

European NATO allies have largely filled the gaps left by the United States in the alliance's defence plans, NATO's top commander said on Thursday, adding

Europeans fill most gaps left by US in NATO defence plans, top commander says
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India's capital announces permanent anti-pollution curbs for toxic winter months

The government of India's national capital territory of Delhi has announced a spate of measures to curb air pollution during winter, months ahead of the

India's capital announces permanent anti-pollution curbs for toxic winter months
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Germany charges Nord Stream suspect with attacking pipeline on behalf of Ukraine

German federal prosecutors have charged a former Ukrainian army officer with being the co-perpetrator of a war crime over the 2022 Nord Stream gas pipeline blasts, accusing

Germany charges Nord Stream suspect with attacking pipeline on behalf of Ukraine
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A new, inexpensive Chinese AI model is catching up with Anthropic, OpenAI on their home turf

Since DeepSeek shocked markets early last year with its cheap but powerful AI model, global consumers have been faced with a choice

A new, inexpensive Chinese AI model is catching up with Anthropic, OpenAI on their home turf
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Under-fire German ruling coalition unveils reform package to boost economy

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's coalition unveiled a package of reforms on Thursday, including tax relief for lower-income families

Under-fire German ruling coalition unveils reform package to boost economy
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India, Japan sign pacts on AI, metals and energy after Modi-Takaichi talks

India and Japan agreed on Thursday to boost cooperation in artificial intelligence, metals, energy and defence as well as prepare a joint roadmap for economic security,

India, Japan sign pacts on AI, metals and energy after Modi-Takaichi talks
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Ukraine withholding promised drone technology as historical tensions rise, Polish minister says

Ukraine has failed to deliver promised drone technology despite Poland's military support and willingness to transfer MiG-29 fighter jets, Polish Defence Minister Wladyslaw

Ukraine withholding promised drone technology as historical tensions rise, Polish minister says
World

Facing barbs and pressure from Trump, Europe's leaders close ranks

U.S. President Donald Trump’s attacks on Italy’s premier have had an unintended consequence

Facing barbs and pressure from Trump, Europe's leaders close ranks
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Kyrgyzstan asks neighbours for help with fuel supplies as Russian shortages bite

Kyrgyzstan asked Kazakhstan, Belarus, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan to help ensure stable fuel supplies late on Wednesday, amid concerns

Kyrgyzstan asks neighbours for help with fuel supplies as Russian shortages bite
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Senior Chinese lawmaker to attend Khamenei's funeral

Senior Chinese lawmaker He Wei will attend the funeral of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, the Chinese foreign ministry announced on Thursday.

Senior Chinese lawmaker to attend Khamenei's funeral
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Italy jobless rate at record low of 5% in May, but 22,000 jobs lost

Italy's unemployment rate fell slightly to 5.0% in May but a net 22,000 jobs were lost during the month, with the fall in the jobless rate due to people no longer looking for

Italy jobless rate at record low of 5% in May, but 22,000 jobs lost
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EU to provide 200 million euros to boost South Caucasus connectivity, von der Leyen says

The European Union will provide up to €200 million ($228 million) in grant funding to boost transport, energy and digital links across the South

EU to provide 200 million euros to boost South Caucasus connectivity, von der Leyen says
Europe|Political|World

What to know about the schism by traditionalist Catholics who defied Pope Leo XIV

The Vatican has responded aggressively to the ultratraditionalist Society of St. Pius X after it defied Pope Leo XIV and consecrated four bishops without his consent

What to know about the schism by traditionalist Catholics who defied Pope Leo XIV
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Japan's yen jumps, with traders twitchy about intervention risk

The yen jumped suddenly against the dollar on Thursday, with traders alert to the prospect of intervention from Japan to prop up its

Japan's yen jumps, with traders twitchy about intervention risk
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In Sintra, world's central bankers find ally in new Fed chief

Central bank officials from around the world believe they may have found a new ally in Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh,

In Sintra, world's central bankers find ally in new Fed chief
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11-year-old boy driving pickup truck crashes into group of Thai monks, killing 8

Officials in Thailand say an 11-year-old boy has crashed a pickup truck into a group of monks on a pilgrimage walk, killing eight

11-year-old boy driving pickup truck crashes into group of Thai monks, killing 8
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Chinese and US risks mean EU chip sector faces a 'bleak future,' report says

Chinese export controls, technological dependence on the U.S. and the structural weakness of Europe's chip industry mean it faces a "bleak future" unless

Chinese and US risks mean EU chip sector faces a 'bleak future,' report says
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US resumes dollar transfers to Iraq, NYT reports

The United States has resumed some air shipments of U.S. dollars to Iraq, several months after suspending them, the New York Times reported on Thursday, citing two aides to Iraq's

US resumes dollar transfers to Iraq, NYT reports
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Russian fuel frustration rises as crisis bites

In Russia's grain belt, farmers fret they will be unable to harvest their crops as a fuel crisis sparked by Ukraine's drone attacks on oil refineries and

Russian fuel frustration rises as crisis bites
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Taiwan needs a 'hornet's nest' of drones to deter conflict, US diplomat says

Taiwan needs a "hornet's nest" of drones to help deter conflict and provide security, the top U.S. diplomat to the democratically governed island

Taiwan needs a 'hornet's nest' of drones to deter conflict, US diplomat says
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Japan government panel member calls for moderate BOJ rate hikes

The Bank of Japan should continue to raise interest rates at a moderate pace to rectify excessive yen declines, Toshihiro Nagahama, a government panel member

Japan government panel member calls for moderate BOJ rate hikes
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Super Micro says two Taiwan staff detained in probe involving its AI servers

Super Micro said on Wednesday that two workers at its Taiwan unit had been detained pending a court hearing and two others released on bail after being

Super Micro says two Taiwan staff detained in probe involving its AI servers
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US House committee says South Korea discriminated against Coupang

South Korean authorities have consistently discriminated against U.S.-based Coupang, a campaign that escalated with numerous investigations

US House committee says South Korea discriminated against Coupang
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South Korea's currency chief says in talks with Japan, allies

South Korea's vice finance chief on Thursday said Seoul is closely communicating with Japan and other key allies on foreign exchange issues, and

South Korea's currency chief says in talks with Japan, allies
Europe|World

Rebel Catholic group's forbidden ordinations caused 'schism', Vatican cardinal says

Four new bishops from a breakaway Catholic group dedicated to the old Latin mass were ordained in southwestern Switzerland on Wednesday, in defiance of an appeal

Rebel Catholic group's forbidden ordinations caused 'schism', Vatican cardinal says
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U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive

Folarin Balogun scored his third goal of the World Cup before being sent off with a red card in the second half, and Malik Tillman converted on a free kick to give the 10-man United States squad a 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina to advance to the round of 16

U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive
Europe|World

Russia says it strikes Ukraine in retaliation for recent attacks

Russia conducted a massive attack on Ukraine's capital of Kyiv and other locations using long-range, high-precision air-, land-, sea-launched weapons and drones, the Russian Defence

Russia says it strikes Ukraine in retaliation for recent attacks
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Shares pull back as markets await likely payrolls beat

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu Global shares are pulling back after a bumper quarter.

Shares pull back as markets await likely payrolls beat
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Australia seeks to rein in defence spending blowouts, delays

Australia announced changes on Thursday to the way it manages the delivery of defence projects, aiming to curb billions of dollars in cost overruns and lengthy delays.

Australia seeks to rein in defence spending blowouts, delays
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French far right ponders life beyond Le Pen as appeal ruling looms

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen faces a make-or-break court ruling on July 7 on her bid to overturn an election ban, a verdict that

French far right ponders life beyond Le Pen as appeal ruling looms
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SoftBank's LY, Bain raise Kakaku bid again with $4.1 billion valuation

SoftBank's LY Corp and Bain Capital have again raised their bid for Kakaku.com, valuing the Japanese price-comparison website operator at 670 billion yen ($4.12 billion) and

SoftBank's LY, Bain raise Kakaku bid again with $4.1 billion valuation
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How France's Le Pen ended up fighting in court to save her presidential hopes

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen awaits a crucial appeal ruling in Paris next week that will determine whether she can run in the 2027 presidential

How France's Le Pen ended up fighting in court to save her presidential hopes
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India tells WhatsApp to halt usernames rollout, justify feature or face action

India has asked WhatsApp to justify the implementation of a planned feature covering usernames and to freeze the rollout in its biggest market,

India tells WhatsApp to halt usernames rollout, justify feature or face action
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Net-zero champion Europe snared by climate change on its doorstep

The June heatwave that broke a series of temperature records in Europe has focused minds on the urgency of adapting to global

Net-zero champion Europe snared by climate change on its doorstep
Economy|Health|Lifestyle|Science|World

US life expectancy on track to reach record high as death rate falls to record low in 2025

US life expectancy on track to reach record high as death rate falls to record low in 2025

US life expectancy on track to reach record high as death rate falls to record low in 2025
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Venezuela’s deadly earthquakes happened on a fault similar to the San Andreas, and the risks aren’t over yet – a geophysicist explains

Both faults are along plate boundaries that move in similar ways and have ruptured in enormously destructive earthquakes in the past.

Venezuela’s deadly earthquakes happened on a fault similar to the San Andreas, and the risks aren’t over yet – a geophysicist explains
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FBI says Nancy Guthrie probe remains kidnap-for-ransom case, despite notes deemed not credible

The FBI said on Wednesday it is still treating the disappearance of "Today" show co-

FBI says Nancy Guthrie probe remains kidnap-for-ransom case, despite notes deemed not credible
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Japan shifts to ambush intervention tactics against yen short sellers, sources say

Japanese officials are abandoning their habit of telegraphing intervention risks, instead signalling a more targeted

Japan shifts to ambush intervention tactics against yen short sellers, sources say
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Millions of mourners attended funeral of Iran's Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini

On June 6, 1989, millions of Iranians turned out in the streets to bury Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, who had led the 1979 Islamic Revolution

Millions of mourners attended funeral of Iran's Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini
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EMS recording shows emergency response for ‘unconscious’ person at Sen. McConnell’s house on same day he was hospitalized

EMS recording shows emergency response for ‘unconscious’ person at Sen. McConnell’s house on same day he was hospitalized

EMS recording shows emergency response for ‘unconscious’ person at Sen. McConnell’s house on same day he was hospitalized
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Retrofitted Qatari jet takes flight as Air Force One for Trump's trip to North Dakota

President Donald Trump has taken his maiden voyage on a new Air Force One

Retrofitted Qatari jet takes flight as Air Force One for Trump's trip to North Dakota
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Drone seizures and arrests for flying too close to World Cup events: Here’s where to operate legally

Drone seizures and arrests for flying too close to World Cup events: Here’s where to operate legally

Drone seizures and arrests for flying too close to World Cup events: Here’s where to operate legally
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US in talks with AI companies for voluntary model standards, FT reports

The U.S. government is in advanced talks with AI companies to create voluntary standards for the release of new models, with an announcement possible as soon as next week, the

US in talks with AI companies for voluntary model standards, FT reports
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Australia trade swings to $2.1 billion deficit in May, largest since 2015

Australia's balance on goods trade in May unexpectedly swung to the largest deficit in over a decade, data showed on Thursday, as exports of gold and iron ore fell sharply.

Australia trade swings to $2.1 billion deficit in May, largest since 2015
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Young survivors of Venezuela quakes run shelters as search drags on

The command center hums with activity as radios crackle to life, medical staff stop in to say hello and supplies are

Young survivors of Venezuela quakes run shelters as search drags on
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China restricts some Fortescue iron ore cargoes as talks drag, sources say

China's state iron ore buyer has asked some domestic steel mills not to take delivery of certain portside iron ore products from Fortescue, industry sources said, the latest

China restricts some Fortescue iron ore cargoes as talks drag, sources say
World

99-year-old WWII vet receives Purple Heart 81 years after being wounded in combat

99-year-old WWII vet receives Purple Heart 81 years after being wounded in combat

99-year-old WWII vet receives Purple Heart 81 years after being wounded in combat
Africa|Americas|Europe|Sports|US|World

Belgium comes back from two goals down to beat Senegal 3-2 in extra time at World Cup

Belgium stages a dramatic comeback to beat Senegal 3-2 in the World Cup

Belgium comes back from two goals down to beat Senegal 3-2 in extra time at World Cup
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China's Inner Mongolia bets on solar and wind but coal stays close

China's Inner Mongolia is expanding both renewable energy and coal use

China's Inner Mongolia bets on solar and wind but coal stays close
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The Japanese yen is at a 40-year low. Here’s why that matters

The Japanese yen is at a 40-year low. Here’s why that matters

The Japanese yen is at a 40-year low. Here’s why that matters
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Soccer-World Cup fans sue StubHub over cancelled tickets

World Cup fans have sued StubHub Inc, accusing the resale platform of failing to deliver expensive tickets they bought on the secondary

Soccer-World Cup fans sue StubHub over cancelled tickets
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South Korea's inflation rate quickens to 2-1/2-year high

South Korea's consumer inflation accelerated to a two-and-a-half-year high in June, cementing expectations for an interest rate hike by the central bank as early as its

South Korea's inflation rate quickens to 2-1/2-year high
Sports|World

Soccer-Pulisic to start for United States in round-of-32 match against Bosnia

Christian Pulisic has returned to a much-changed United States starting 11 for the round-of-32 clash against Bosnia on Wednesday.

Soccer-Pulisic to start for United States in round-of-32 match against Bosnia
Crime|Political|US|World

Minnesota attorney general shuts unit reviewing wrongful convictions, cites Trump funding cut

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison said on Wednesday he was shutting down his office's Conviction Review Unit that looked into potential wrongful

Minnesota attorney general shuts unit reviewing wrongful convictions, cites Trump funding cut
Environment|Science|Travel|World

Sightings of humpback whales surge in Rio de Janeiro, fueling demand for whale-watching trips

Humpback whales are increasingly spotted off Rio de Janeiro as their population recovers from past commercial whaling

Sightings of humpback whales surge in Rio de Janeiro, fueling demand for whale-watching trips
Europe|Sports|World

World Cup serves up huge drama as England survive DR Congo and Belgium comes back from two goals down to beat Senegal

World Cup serves up huge drama as England survive DR Congo and Belgium comes back from two goals down to beat Senegal

World Cup serves up huge drama as England survive DR Congo and Belgium comes back from two goals down to beat Senegal