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US hosts G20 'energy abundance' talks amid Iran war shock
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South Korea aims to save seniors lost in digital age
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Migrant workers flock to Indian Kashmir despite militant threats
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Russia's Stalin-admiring provincial leader waging an ultra-conservative crusade
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Incubator shortages, premature births strain Gaza's hospitals
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Marcelo Gallardo appointed as new Ecuador head coach
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Canada's Carney seeks closer Europe ties to counter hostile US
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'Widow's Bay' and 'The Pitt' tipped for success at Emmy Awards
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Polls open in Philippine Muslim enclave after deadly shooting
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For club and comfort: Rodman makes it to Shelton's US Open final
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DC's Kennedy Center faces bankruptcy, closure: media
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Houthis say Saudi Arabia launched over 50 strikes against them in 24 hours
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Shelton hungry for more Grand Slam chances after US Open disappointment
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'Fed up': Thousands march against Sinaloa Cartel violence
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Bills edge Texans while Bears beat Panthers in NFL record-setting opener
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Controversial Zverev: from tennis nearly-man to multiple Grand Slam winner
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Zverev holds off Shelton to win US Open title
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Swedish left-wing cheers far-right decline amid tight election race
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Torres fires PSG to first win of Ligue 1 season
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Yamal double helps Barca beat Levante, Atletico triumph
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Toulouse back on track after hammering Bordeaux
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Sassuolo stun Juve, Lobotka eases pressure on Allegri with Napoli winner
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Referee body admits 'error' for Haaland goal in Manchester derby
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Bills beat Texans and Ravens roll Colts in NFL openers
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Sweden's election too close to call as far right loses ground
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US fight off spirited France to win 12th World Cup
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Jefferson-Wooden bags searing sprint double, Dos Santos on fire
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Maresca makes flawless Man City start to leave Man Utd trailing
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'Practical Magic 2' breaks Spidey spell over N. American box office
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Dozens arrested in major anti-LGBTQ raids in Turkey
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Comedian Chris Rock returns to directing with Hollywood drama 'Misty Green'
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Leftwing opposition seen leading Sweden election, far-right losing ground
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Spaniard Mas claims 'special' home Vuelta a Espana triumph
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Senegal goalkeeper Mendy retires from international football
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Carrick 'worried' by decision to award Man City winner
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Britain's Kerr wins men's Ultimate 1,500m
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Lobotka eases pressure on Allegri with Napoli winner
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Luckless Norris wants change in safety car rules
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Trump watches as Lowry wins Irish Open in record-breaking style
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Spaniard Enric Mas wins home Vuelta a Espana
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Poland, Ukraine slam Russian strikes near border as 'escalation'
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Mercedes boss Wolff says long future for 'cucumber cool' Antonelli
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Haaland fires 10-man Man City to memorable win over Man Utd
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Kane edges Bayern past Elversberg in Bundesliga
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At the deepest berth of the Black Sea in the Romanian port of Constanta, the belly of a massive cargo ship bound for Belgium is fed tonnes of rapeseed through a huge steel hose as more vessels queue up.
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An increasing number of people are sleeping rough on the streets of London with campaigners calling on the British government to tackle the "root causes" of the problem.
Stock markets slide after US downgrade
Asian and European stock markets slumped Wednesday after the United States had its top credit rating downgraded by Fitch.
Markets drop as US downgrade jolts latest rally
Asian and European markets followed Wall Street lower Wednesday as the wind came out of the latest rally, with traders jolted by the downgrade of US sovereign debt, soft economic data and concerns about elevated valuations.
Less power, lower emissions: improving AC technology
With air conditioner demand surging, scientists are looking for ways to improve the energy efficiency of cooling systems and limit damaging emissions that accelerate global warming.
Asian markets drop as US downgrade jolts latest rally
Asian markets followed Wall Street lower Wednesday as the wind came out of the latest rally, with traders jolted by the downgrade of US sovereign debt, soft economic data and concerns about elevated valuations.
Tunisia president dismisses PM as country faces 'colossal challenges'
Tunisian President Kais Saied sacked Prime Minister Najla Bouden without explanation Tuesday night and replaced her with former central bank executive Ahmed Hachani, whom he tasked with overcoming the "colossal challenges" facing the cash-strapped North African country.
Fitch downgrades US credit rating after debt limit standoffs
Fitch downgraded the United States' top-tier credit rating by a step on Tuesday, citing a growing federal debt burden and an "erosion of governance" that has manifested in debt limit standoffs.
AI could halve time reading breast cancer scans, study suggests
Artificial intelligence could help almost halve the workload of radiologists when it comes to searching routine scans for signs of breast cancer, a large Swedish study suggested on Wednesday.
US House panel probes BlackRock, MSCI on China investment flow
US lawmakers are probing American investment flows facilitated by BlackRock and MSCI to Chinese companies that Washington has sanctioned, a congressional panel announced Tuesday.
US family reaches deal over cells harvested in 1950s
A US biotechnology company has reached a settlement with the family of Henrietta Lacks, an African-American woman whose cells were used for groundbreaking medical research without her consent.
Birkenstock plans to step into stock market: reports
The owners of Birkenstock are planning an initial public offering as soon as September that could value the German sandal maker at more than $8 billion, reports said Tuesday.
Caterpillar results boosted by strong demand, pricing
Caterpillar reported strong second-quarter profits Tuesday behind robust demand for industrial equipment and an improving cost environment that boosted profit margins.
Meta to ask EU users' consent to share data for targeted ads
Social media giant Meta on Tuesday said it intends to ask EU-based users to give their consent before allowing targeted advertising on its networks including Facebook, bowing to pressure from European regulators.
Ukrainian grain lorries wait days to unload at Danube port
Anton Moiseyev sat for the third day in the cabin of his lorry, parked by a roadside cafe in Ukraine's southern Odesa region, in a bottleneck triggered by Russia's scrapping of a grain shipping deal.
Stock markets mostly drop, dollar firms
US and European stock markets mostly slid on Tuesday as investors reacted to macroeconomic data and corporate earnings, while the dollar firmed.
Uber reports surprise profit in Q2
Uber reported a surprise profit on Tuesday, pointing to strong growth in its core mobility and delivery businesses despite missing revenue estimates.
Niger coup raises questions about uranium dependence
The military coup in Niger last week raises the question of Europe's dependency on uranium mined in the West African nation for its nuclear power plants.
Oil majors still profitabe even if super-profits gone
From BP to ExxonMobil to TotalEnergies, none of the oil and gas majors have repeated the exceptional profits posted in 2022 when prices surged in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but they nevertheless remain comfortably profitable this year.
Iraq's Yazidis: reclusive group hunted by Islamic State
The Yazidis, who Britain on Tuesday officially acknowledged as victims of "acts of genocide" by the Islamic State (IS), are a Kurdish-speaking ethno-religious minority found mainly in Iraq.
Pfizer trims 2023 revenue outlook as profits tumble
Pfizer reported a steep drop in profits Tuesday on much lower Covid-related revenues as it curtailed its full-year sales outlook, in part due to tornado damage to a key manufacturing facility.
European stock markets drop, dollar firms
European stock markets retreated and the dollar firmed Tuesday, hit by weak manufacturing data across the region.
China imposes export curbs on critical metals, drones
Chinese controls on exports of two metals critical to making semiconductors came into force on Tuesday, a day after Beijing imposed curbs on the foreign sales of some drones.
Asian markets mixed as early momentum fades
Asian markets were mixed Tuesday as investors struggled to maintain early gains fanned by hopes the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike campaign has run its course.
HSBC reports bumper profits on rising interest rates
Banking giant HSBC said on Tuesday that pre-tax profit more than doubled to $21.7 billion in the first half of 2023, boosted by higher interest rates.
Greek islanders dismayed by plan to scale up fish farming
On the sunny quay of the picturesque Greek island of Poros, veteran fisherman Spiros Papaioannou makes no bones about imminent plans to expand fish farming.
Asian markets rise as positive mood flows across trading floors
Asian investors started August in the same way they ended July, with gains across markets that followed Wall Street's lead, fuelled by a general sense of optimism about the economic outlook.
Musk removes giant, flashing X sign after furore
The company formerly known as Twitter removed a towering, blinking X from atop its San Francisco headquarters Monday after the rebranded tech firm tangled with city officials over the controversial sign.
Equities edge higher as inflation moderates
Global stocks mostly pushed higher on Monday as investors remained optimistic interest rates won't go higher and China made moves to boost lacklustre growth.
Heineken profits slide as beer price hikes curb enthusiasm
Dutch brewer Heineken on Monday lowered its earnings outlook for the full year after price hikes to counter soaring costs battered beer sales, pushing down profits in the first half.
China announces consumption-boosting measures as data disappoints
Chinese authorities announced new measures to boost consumption on Monday, as fresh economic data suggested that the country's post-Covid recovery is running out of steam and growth is slowing.
European stocks edge higher after eurozone inflation eases
European stock markets were mostly higher on Monday as traders hoped for a pause in interest rate hikes by the European Central Bank after a further decline in eurozone inflation.