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Television's A-listers glitter on Emmys red carpet
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India prohibits bank fees on UPI payments up to ₹2,000
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US Supreme Court blocks Trump mail-in ballot restrictions
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Air India CEO summoned over alleged departure immigration lapse
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Dodgers clinch playoff berth in bid for third straight World Series
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New Zealand agencies missed red flags in child kidnapping case: inquiry
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Brazil's Amazon defender Raoni has cancer
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HFCL expands planned fibre investment to ₹1,800 crore
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EU extends Russia sanction deadline
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Emmy Awards begin as 'Widow's Bay' and 'The Pitt' vie for top prizes
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Thai wildlife investigators track traffickers through social media
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Himalayan glacier study warns of flood and water-supply risks
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Trump rejects AI slowdown concerns as UN urges coordinated controls
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Kuwait schools restore classroom routines after remote learning
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US judge postpones new visa rules for foreign students, journalists
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US designer Bob Mackie, known for Hollywood glamour, dies at 87
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Higher wages draw migrant workers to Kashmir despite attacks
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BIS flags debt and profitability risks in AI-driven market rally
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Oil supply concerns and AI warnings weigh on global markets
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Qatar Chamber and Maltese envoy consider business forum
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'I am the hoax buster': Trump rejects AI danger warnings
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Spanish PM denies being blackmailed by Morocco
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Doha Islamic finance forum names AlRayan firms as co-lead partners
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Trump's son confirms Russian businessman paid for post-wedding festivities
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Leeds thrash Newcastle to go third in the Premier League
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Betis beat winless Villarreal to go third
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Zelensky says Ukraine ready for 'de-escalatory steps'
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Etihad capacity rises as war disruption weighs on annual earnings
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In-form Malen fires Roma to Serie A summit, Inter on their heels
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At G20 summit, US unravels power plant climate rules
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Lebanese agency reports Israeli shelling and gunfire in south
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Russian disinformation campaign sets sights on US midterms
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Expert proposes phased digital reform for Arab business schools
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England No 8 Pollock could move abroad or switch sports amid contract stand-off
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Trump rejects 'hoax' warnings that AI could destroy humanity
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Canada makes pitch as safe place to invest in 'uncertain world'
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Houthis say Saudi Arabia hits Yemen with 54 strikes after attack on bases
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In-form Malen fires Roma to Serie A summit
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Why the far right is losing ground in Sweden
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IOC visits Lyon amid leadership turmoil for 2030 Winter Olympics
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New York seizes 12 celeb deep-fake porn sites
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Russian attacks on Ukraine railways escalating every week: rail CEO to AFP
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Jesse Eisenberg channels emotional intensity into 'The Debut'
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The US Federal Reserve raised its benchmark lending rate for a tenth consecutive time Wednesday in a move that could be the last in the current cycle if the economy cools sufficiently.
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Eight students and a security guard were killed during a school shooting in Belgrade on Wednesday, officials said, with police accusing the detained 13-year-old suspect of plotting the attack for a month and drawing up a kill list.
US Fed lifts interest rates by quarter-point
The US Federal Reserve raised its benchmark lending rate for a tenth consecutive time Wednesday in a move that could be the last in the current cycle if the economy cools.
Stocks steady, dollar dips before Fed rate decision
European and US stock markets steadied and the dollar dropped Wednesday ahead of the Federal Reserve's latest decision on US interest rates.
US pick Ajay Banga confirmed as new World Bank president
The World Bank confirmed Wednesday that Ajay Banga will be its next president, handing him the reins at a pivotal time as it looks to reshape its role to better address climate change.
New York becomes first US state to ban gas in new buildings
New York has become the first US state to pass a law banning gas stoves and other fossil fuels in most new buildings, in a victory for environmental activists.
Russian captain, 2 Georgians taken by pirates off Gabon
The Russian skipper of a US-owned bulk carrier was kidnapped along with two of his officers, both Georgian, when their vessel was attacked by pirates outside a Gabonese port, officials said Wednesday.
Stocks rise, dollar lower before Fed rate decision
European and US stock markets advanced and the dollar dropped Wednesday with all eyes on the Federal Reserve's latest decision on US interest rates.
Nine dead, seven injured in Belgrade school shooting
Eight students and a security guard were killed during a school shooting in Belgrade on Wednesday, officials said, with police accusing the detained 13-year-old suspect of plotting the attack for a month and making a kill list.
Iran seizes second Gulf oil tanker in days as US tensions rise
Sanctions-hit Iran seized on Wednesday a second oil tanker in less than a week as tensions rise in the commercially vital Gulf waters.
US private hiring up unexpectedly in April but pay gains slow: ADP
US private sector employment heated up unexpectedly in April, according to data released by payroll firm ADP on Wednesday, although pay gains slowed rapidly as well.
Hackers promise AI, install malware instead
Meta on Wednesday warned that hackers are using the promise of generative artificial intelligence like ChatGPT to trick people into installing malicious code on devices.
European stocks rise, dollar lower before Fed rate decision
European stock markets advanced and the dollar dropped Wednesday with all eyes on the Federal Reserve's latest decision on US interest rates.
Police swoop on 'Ndrangheta mafia across Europe
Police across Europe launched a vast, coordinated operation against Italy's notorious 'Ndrangheta mafia on Wednesday, arresting more than 130 people and seizing millions of euros in dozens of searches.
Stellantis says easing chip crunch boosts sales
Stellantis, the world's fourth-largest automaker, said Wednesday that an easing shortage of semiconductor supplies helped drive sales in the first quarter, as more vehicles could be delivered to buyers.
Nine dead in Belgrade elementary school shooting
Eight students and a security guard were killed during a school shooting in the Serbian capital of Belgrade on Wednesday, the interior ministry said, as police arrested a teenage student suspected of carrying out the attack.
Iran forces seize second oil tanker in six days: US Navy
Iranian forces seized a Panama-flagged oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz early on Wednesday, the US Navy said, the second such incident in less than a week.
Ex-Audi CEO to plead guilty over 'dieselgate' scandal
Former Audi boss Rupert Stadler will plead guilty over the "dieselgate" vehicle emissions-cheating scandal, a German court said Wednesday, which would make him the first auto CEO to be convicted in the resulting lawsuits.
European stocks rise, bucking slides in Asia, US
European markets advanced in early trade on Wednesday, bucking slides in Asia and the United States driven by fears of banking sector turmoil and jitters over interest rates.
World's tallest 'hemp hotel' trails South Africa's green credentials
With 12 storeys, a breathtaking view of Cape Town's imposing Table Mountain and a minimal ecological footprint, the world's tallest building made with industrial hemp is soon to open its doors in South Africa.
US Fed likely to hike rates again as banking fears resurface
The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to raise its benchmark lending rate for a 10th -- and possibly final -- time on Wednesday, as it looks to bring down inflation while aiming to prevent fresh banking concerns from spreading.
Tech industry allowing 'deluge' of misinformation: RSF
Journalism is being battered by propaganda and increasingly sophisticated fakes, aided by AI software and a failure of oversight from tech companies, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said Wednesday.
Dead rivers, flaming lakes: India's sewage failure
Mohammed Azhar holds his baby niece next to a storm drain full of plastic and stinking black sludge, testament to India's failure to treat nearly two-thirds of its urban sewage.
Asian stocks down after Wall Street losses
Asian stocks were down on Wednesday following losses on Wall Street fuelled by fears of banking sector turmoil and jitters over interest rates.
Press freedoms shrink, journalists targeted: UN and media
Press freedom is under attack in every corner of the globe, with journalists continually harassed, jailed and killed, UN officials and media outlets warned Tuesday.
Apple and Google aim to expose Bluetooth tracker abuse
Apple and Google on Tuesday proposed a tech standard to make sure people get tipped off when their movements are being tracked with Bluetooth devices like AirTags or Tile.
Ford reports solid profits but sees pricing strength ebbing
Ford reported solid quarterly profits Tuesday behind higher vehicle volumes and an improved operating performance, but said vehicle pricing was becoming less favorable compared with last year.
Second Russian train hit by explosive near Ukraine border
An explosive device derailed a Russian freight train in a region bordering Ukraine for a second straight day Tuesday ahead of an expected counteroffensive by Kyiv.
Fresh rout of US regional banks despite First Republic deal
Shares of US regional banks suffered deep losses on Wall Street Tuesday, dashing hopes that the resolution of First Republic's woes would end the crisis.
ChatGPT sends shares in online learning giants into tailspin
Shares in companies that specialize in publishing school textbooks and offering online classes took a big hit on Tuesday after signs emerged that AI-bots such as ChatGPT were eating into their business.
Stocks slide, dollar mixed before rate calls
European and US stock markets fell Tuesday ahead of key interest rate decisions on both sides of the Atlantic this week and worries about banks continued to haunt investors.