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The Trump administration is scrambling for more defense money. Here’s why it may not get it

The Trump administration is scrambling for more defense money. Here’s why it may not get it

The Trump administration is scrambling for more defense money. Here’s why it may not get it
Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Interview|Lifestyle|World

A devastating Texas flood reopened old wounds. The community’s kindness, and resilience, is helping them heal again

A devastating Texas flood reopened old wounds. The community’s kindness, and resilience, is helping them heal again

A devastating Texas flood reopened old wounds. The community’s kindness, and resilience, is helping them heal again
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Wall Street futures rise, oil prices retreat despite an escalation in fighting by the US and Iran

Wall Street futures were rising in premarket trading and oil prices retreated, but not before a gallon of gas in the U.S. breached the $4 level again

Wall Street futures rise, oil prices retreat despite an escalation in fighting by the US and Iran
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

China's new AI model halts new subscriptions as demand swamps capacity

The Chinese AI model Kimi K3 has suspended new subscriptions after overwhelming demand pushed its capacity close to its limits

China's new AI model halts new subscriptions as demand swamps capacity
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2 weeks after a Mississippi football player’s death, many questions loom

2 weeks after a Mississippi football player’s death, many questions loom

2 weeks after a Mississippi football player’s death, many questions loom
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US pump prices cross $4 again on renewed fighting in the Middle East

U.S. gasoline pump prices crossed the $4 a gallon mark on Monday as renewed hostilities between the U.S. and Iran further disrupt energy flows through the

US pump prices cross $4 again on renewed fighting in the Middle East
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Morocco to boost hotel beds by a fifth ahead of 2030 World Cup

Morocco plans to expand its hotel capacity by 60,000 beds, equal to about a fifth of its current total, by the time the country co-hosts the 2030 World

Morocco to boost hotel beds by a fifth ahead of 2030 World Cup
Economy|Science|Technology|World

MBDA unveils interceptor to counter mass drone attacks

By Florence Loeve PARIS, July 20 - European missile manufacturer MBDA is launching an  interceptor to counter attacks by large numbers of low-cost munitions such as drones, as wars in Ukraine and the

MBDA unveils interceptor to counter mass drone attacks
Crime|Education|Health|World

India's 'cockroach movement' says founder picked up by police

India's youth-led 'cockroach movement' said on Monday that its founder Abhijeet Dipke was "picked up" by police as two other leaders held talks with Health Minister J.P.

India's 'cockroach movement' says founder picked up by police
Business|Technology|World

FAA says certification of Boeing 737 MAX 7, 10 expected soon

A senior Federal Aviation Administration official said on Monday that the agency expects to certify the Boeing 737 MAX 7 and larger 10

FAA says certification of Boeing 737 MAX 7, 10 expected soon
Business|Economy|Education|World

China's youth jobless rate falls to 12-month low in June

China's surveyed urban unemployment rate for youths in June dropped to the lowest level in 12 months, data released by the National Bureau of Statistics showed on Monday.

China's youth jobless rate falls to 12-month low in June
Business|Economy|MidEast|World

Gas prices back at $4 a gallon

Gas prices back at $4 a gallon

Gas prices back at $4 a gallon
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Ukraine fires 400 drones toward Moscow as Zelenskyy grapples with protests

Ukraine has launched over 400 drones toward Moscow, according to the city's mayor

Ukraine fires 400 drones toward Moscow as Zelenskyy grapples with protests
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US gas prices hit an average of $4 a gallon again as the US and Iran launch attacks

U.S. gas prices have jumped to an average of $4 a gallon again as the U.S. and Iran launch more attacks

US gas prices hit an average of $4 a gallon again as the US and Iran launch attacks
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European shares muted as markets assess US-Iran jitters; tech earnings loom

European shares were muted on Monday as an escalating U.S.-Iran conflict drove oil prices higher, stoking inflation fears just as markets head into another

European shares muted as markets assess US-Iran jitters; tech earnings loom
Africa|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Portugal's migrant curbs hit construction firms working to solve housing crisis

Jose Simao arrived in Portugal from Angola in 2022 to work as a bricklayer, part of a wave of immigration providing a welcome boost to the country's

Portugal's migrant curbs hit construction firms working to solve housing crisis
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

ECB survey sees moderating wage demands, selling price growth

Euro zone firms expect selling prices to rise more moderately and see a slowdown in wage growth, an ECB survey showed on Monday, adding to evidence that a recent energy-

ECB survey sees moderating wage demands, selling price growth
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian strikes kill 28 people in Ukraine's Odesa region in July, governor says

Russian strikes have killed 28 people in Ukraine's southern Odesa region in July, the regional governor said on Monday.

Russian strikes kill 28 people in Ukraine's Odesa region in July, governor says
Education|Health|World

India's 'cockroach movement' leaders say minister promised talks on demands

India's youth-led Cockroach Janta Party movement said on Monday a federal minister had promised the government would

India's 'cockroach movement' leaders say minister promised talks on demands
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Oil reverses as Iranian comments interpreted as chance for fresh negotiations

Oil prices reversed early gains on Monday after Iran's foreign ministry said negotiations with the U.S. could be pursued based on national interests.

Oil reverses as Iranian comments interpreted as chance for fresh negotiations
Crime|Europe|World

Tate brothers expected in court in Miami after UK rape and sex trafficking charges. Here’s what we know

Tate brothers expected in court in Miami after UK rape and sex trafficking charges. Here’s what we know

Tate brothers expected in court in Miami after UK rape and sex trafficking charges. Here’s what we know
MidEast|Political|World

US bombing of Iran expands as American troops killed and Tehran retaliates against the Gulf states

The United States has conducted a new round of airstrikes targeting Iran after announcing the death of another American service member

US bombing of Iran expands as American troops killed and Tehran retaliates against the Gulf states
Australia|Business|Crime|Economy|World

KMPG Australia fines staff up to $126,000 for 'unacceptable' misconduct in audit scandal

KPMG Australia said on Monday it imposed penalties of up to A$180,000 ($125,838) on a group of staff after an internal probe into an audit leak scandal confirmed the "

KMPG Australia fines staff up to $126,000 for 'unacceptable' misconduct in audit scandal
Asia|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Japanese mayor makes history with maternity leave that caused a stir

The mayor of a small Japanese city became the first sitting mayor in the country to take maternity leave on Monday, a decision that has drawn some

Japanese mayor makes history with maternity leave that caused a stir
Asia|Environment|World

Floods, landslides across northern India kill at least 25

At least 25 people died in floods and landslides caused by torrential rain across northern and northeastern India over the weekend, officials said on

Floods, landslides across northern India kill at least 25
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Sonam Wangchuk, Indian activist rallying Gen Z against Modi

Indian social activist Sonam Wangchuk may be pushing 60, but he has become the face of a Gen Z movement demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's

Sonam Wangchuk, Indian activist rallying Gen Z against Modi
World

Cyprus marks 52 years since invasion as UN renews peace push

(Corrects first bullet point to change "Southern" to "southern".)

Cyprus marks 52 years since invasion as UN renews peace push
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

'I couldn't breathe':South Korea's frenzied stock trading exposes margin loan risks

Lee Seung-ho watched the nearly 300 million won ($202,515) stock trading fortune he built with a 500% margin loan evaporate in just four weeks in May, but he plans to borrow

'I couldn't breathe':South Korea's frenzied stock trading exposes margin loan risks
Business|Environment|Science|World

Chinese rescuers use explosives to clear boulders trapping landslide victims

Rescue teams in southwestern China used explosives on Monday to blast through heavy boulders hampering efforts to reach 34 people reported missing for three days after a

Chinese rescuers use explosives to clear boulders trapping landslide victims
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Danube water levels reach lowest in 30 years, hampering farming and shipping

Water levels of the Danube river in Romania fell to their lowest since 1996 over the weekend, prompting irrigation restrictions for farmers and partially disrupting

Danube water levels reach lowest in 30 years, hampering farming and shipping
Business|US|World

Trump says Qatari-gifted Air Force One will be ‘maxed out’ amid security concerns

Trump says Qatari-gifted Air Force One will be ‘maxed out’ amid security concerns

Trump says Qatari-gifted Air Force One will be ‘maxed out’ amid security concerns
Political|Technology|Travel|US|World

The new Air Force One’s legal, ethical and national security questions remain as Trump takes inaugural flight

CNN’s Alayna Treene breaks down the concerns that have been brushed aside surrounding the luxury jet donated by the government of Qatar that has become the new Air Force One. President Trump boarded the newly retrofitted jet Wednesday for a trip to North Dakota for an America 250 celebration.

The new Air Force One’s legal, ethical and national security questions remain as Trump takes inaugural flight
Africa|Health|World

At least 930 people have died in Congo's Ebola outbreak

Congo's health ministry says at least 930 people have died in the country's Ebola outbreak

At least 930 people have died in Congo's Ebola outbreak
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Suzuki's no-frills cars once ruled India. Then buyers demanded frills. 

For some 40 years, Suzuki cars dominated India's roads.

Suzuki's no-frills cars once ruled India. Then buyers demanded frills. 
Technology|World

Trump says new Air Force One from Qatar will get 'maxed out' upgrades

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Trump says new Air Force One from Qatar will get 'maxed out' upgrades
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Rising oil, yields rain on AI party

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole.

Rising oil, yields rain on AI party
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Bonds unsettled as oil and gas climb, earnings loom for AI

The escalating conflict in the Gulf lifted oil and gas prices on Monday, fanning fears of inflation, sending bonds lower and leaving

Bonds unsettled as oil and gas climb, earnings loom for AI
Business|Economy|Political|World

Iran and US widen attacks, raising fears for Gulf shipping and water supplies

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Monday they had struck U.S. military assets across the Middle East after

Iran and US widen attacks, raising fears for Gulf shipping and water supplies
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Russia's Putin meets North Korea's top diplomat in Kremlin

Russia's President Vladimir Putin met North Korea's Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui an the Kremlin on Sunday, thanking her for help in what Moscow calls the special military

Russia's Putin meets North Korea's top diplomat in Kremlin
Crime|Political|World

Singapore minister resigns over 'interactions with a woman', Prime Minister's Office says

Singapore's Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim has resigned from office over his interactions with a woman, Prime Minister

Singapore minister resigns over 'interactions with a woman', Prime Minister's Office says
Business|Economy|World

Indonesian parliament panel gives go-ahead to financial centres plan

An Indonesian parliamentary panel on Monday agreed with the government on key provisions in a bill for the foundation of international financial centres aimed at drawing

Indonesian parliament panel gives go-ahead to financial centres plan
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

Japanese beetle advances through northern Italy's vineyards and orchards, frustrating farmers

Iridescent green beetles native to Japan have invaded Italy, damaging orchards and vineyards

Japanese beetle advances through northern Italy's vineyards and orchards, frustrating farmers
Asia|Political|World

Southeast Asian ministers set to call for opening of Strait of Hormuz in Manila talks

Southeast Asia’s top diplomats will express alarm over renewed hostilities in the Middle East when they gather in the Philippine capital for annual talks

Southeast Asian ministers set to call for opening of Strait of Hormuz in Manila talks
Environment|Political|Science|World

Trump calls for review related to scientific manual used by judges

U.S.

Trump calls for review related to scientific manual used by judges
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel|World

3 women's world records set at the annual Lumberjack World Championships in Wisconsin

Three new women's world records have been set at the Lumberjack World Championships in Hayward, Wisconsin

3 women's world records set at the annual Lumberjack World Championships in Wisconsin
Political|Sports|US|World

Soccer-Boos as Trump and Infantino enter the field for World Cup trophy ceremony

Boos descended from the stands as U.S.

Soccer-Boos as Trump and Infantino enter the field for World Cup trophy ceremony
Business|Economy|Education|Europe|World

Indian students cool on 'American Dream' as EU opens its doors

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Indian students cool on 'American Dream' as EU opens its doors
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Taiwan says Chinese vessel activity jumps, raising fears for Pacific supply routes

Taiwan detected a sharp rise in Chinese coast guard and research vessel activity around the island in June, prompting Taipei to plan drills simulating Chinese

Taiwan says Chinese vessel activity jumps, raising fears for Pacific supply routes
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

European chemical earnings to test demand recovery after conflict-led pricing boost

European chemical companies are expected to report second-quarter results reflecting temporary support from Middle East conflict-related

European chemical earnings to test demand recovery after conflict-led pricing boost