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Left-wing candidate concedes tight Colombia election
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US health deals cause trouble for Kenya govt
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Stocks rebound after tech rout, Brent falls below $75
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Socialism with a twist or crony capitalism? Cuban reforms spark debate
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Berlin unveils monument to Jehovah's Witnesses murdered by Nazis
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'Inhumane': Gaza flotilla activists recount Israeli detention ordeal
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'Fingerprints' of black hole's event horizon detected for first time
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Spurs sign Dubravka as goalkeeper cover
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Verstappen seeking home boost with Red Bull upgrades
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Stocks steady after tech rout, Brent falls below $75
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'You have to work': Riders brave Rome heat for survival
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England captain Stokes 'man enough' to apologise for curfew breach
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France detects first Ebola case outside Africa in current outbreak
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England captain Stokes 'man enough' to apologise after curfew breach
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'GTA VI' preorders mark first test for biggest game of 2026
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German naval ambitions suffer setback as warship order axed
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Stocks rebound after tech rout, oil prices drop
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London police to extend use of live facial recognition, drones
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Australia spy chief warns of Iran terror threat
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Europe swelters under record-breaking heatwave
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Heatwave-hit Europe must adapt healthcare: WHO
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Iran says deal to end Mideast war 'declaration of US defeat'
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Euclid telescope snaps best photo yet of Milky Way's heart
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S.Korea chip giant SK hynix seeks $29 bn in Nasdaq listing: regulatory filing
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French-German tank maker KNDS fires starting gun on mega-IPO
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'Pragmatists' vs 'hardliners': Is Iran split over US deal?
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Right-winger Fujimori poised to win Peru president runoff
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H5 bird flu detected in second Australia state
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Major power outage in France as Europe wilts under record heat
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Brazil aim for last 32 as World Cup goes into hectic phase
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Back in stork: returning birds bring joy to Croatian village
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Necessity drives gold miners in DR Congo's Ebola epicentre
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China premier urges AI governance to avoid 'losing control'
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Japan PM heckled at WWII memorial
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Colombia beat DR Congo 1-0 to reach World Cup knockouts
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Hanoi residents mount silent protest over home demolitions
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West Indies brace for Sri Lanka challenge as Da Silva returns
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US Congress passes symbolic Iran war rebuke to Trump
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Stokes urged to use curfew controversy as fuel to beat New Zealand
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Bolivia's government is 'stoking a civil war,' ex-president Evo Morales tells AFP
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Seoul bounces as Asian markets look to recover from rout
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Fans in China put politics aside to cheer Japan at World Cup
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North Korea's Kim unveils plans for 10,000-tonne warships, nuclear navy
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Geopolitics and AI in spotlight at China's 'Summer Davos'
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Ghosts of Gijon linger as new World Cup format encourages collusion
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Race for robotaxi market arrives in London
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Panama out of World Cup after defeat to Croatia
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London court rules oligarch liable in $1.9 bn Ukraine loan scheme
Ukrainian oligarch Igor Kolomoisky and his former business partner are likely to be forced to repay $1.9 billion they "unlawfully" appropriated from a Ukrainian bank they owned, London's High Court ruled Wednesday.
Stocks diverge, dollar gains before tech earnings, Fed decision
Stock markets were mixed in Europe and on Wall Street on Wednesday while the dollar rose further from recent lows as investors took a cautious approach ahead of earnings from US tech giants and the latest interest-rate call from the Federal Reserve.
US economy returns to growth in second quarter on tariff turbulence
The US economy returned to growth in the second quarter, government data showed Wednesday, as analysts warned of distortions due to shifting trade flows over President Donald Trump's tariffs.
Aston Martin pares outlook as US tariffs weigh
British luxury carmaker Aston Martin Lagonda on Wednesday revised down its full-year outlook as US President Donald Trump's tariffs weigh on operations.
Adidas says may hike US prices after tariff cost warning
German sportswear giant Adidas warned Wednesday that it might raise prices in the United States due to tariffs that could cost it an extra 200 million euros ($230 million) this year.
GSK reports improved outlook despite US drug tariffs
British pharmaceutical group GlaxoSmithKline said Wednesday that its annual performance should be better than expected, despite US tariffs, after sales of its cancer drugs jumped in the second quarter.
HSBC banks lower profits on higher costs
Bank giant HSBC said Wednesday that group profits fell in the first half on higher costs but noted that it was "well positioned" to deal with the effects of US tariffs.
Eurozone economy expands but tariff impact looms
The eurozone economy unexpectedly expanded in the second quarter of 2025, official data showed Wednesday, despite international trade tensions clouding the global outlook.
China says childcare subsidies to 'add new impetus' to economy
China said Wednesday that recently announced subsidies to support families with young children will provide a much-needed economic boost, as Beijing seeks to promote spending and avert a demographic crisis.
Mercedes-Benz welcomes EU-US deal after profits plunge on tariff woes
A new trade deal struck between the United States and European Union is good news despite fears it is unbalanced, Mercedes-Benz said Wednesday after the German carmaker reported a tariff hit of hundreds of millions of euros in the second quarter.
Adidas reports hit from US tariffs
German sportswear giant Adidas said Wednesday it took a hit from US tariffs in the second quarter but did not indicate whether it would pass on rising costs to consumers.
Mercedes-Benz profit plunges on tariff, China woes
Premium German carmaker Mercedes-Benz said Wednesday its second-quarter profit plunged nearly 70 percent due to US tariffs and weak sales in China, prompting it to lower its full-year revenue outlook.
Kyrgyzstan struggles with deadly shortages of medicine
Like many people affected by serious illness in ex-Soviet Central Asia, Almagul Ibrayeva is having trouble finding medicine in her native Kyrgyzstan.
Could copper tariff hurt US more than Chile?
Chile, the world's biggest copper producer, is hoping for a last-minute deal to stop the United States from imposing a 50-percent import tariff on the red metal.
Norwegian cousins battle over oil, climate policy
As teenagers in Norway, Andreas Bjelland Eriksen and his younger cousin Vebjorn Bjelland Berg survived a mass shooting together -- a trauma that united them.
'Marathon at F1 speed': China bids to lap US in AI leadership
Beyond dancing robots and eager-to-help digital avatars, Shanghai's World AI Conference saw China stake its claim to global artificial intelligence leadership and frame itself as a clear alternative to the United States.
Stablecoins inspire hope, and hype, in Hong Kong
Stablecoin excitement has gripped Hong Kong as the city prepares to launch a licensing system for the less volatile type of cryptocurrency, but authorities warn against overplaying its future role in financial systems.
Markets mixed as China-US talks end, eyes on tech earnings
Asian markets were mixed Wednesday as investors kept tabs on China-US developments after they agreed to further talks to extend their trade truce, while eyes were also on tech earnings and a key Federal Reserve meeting.
US Fed set to hold firm against Trump pressure
The US central bank is expected to defy political pressure and keep interest rates unchanged Wednesday at the end of a two-day policy meeting, as the effects of President Donald Trump's tariffs emerge.
Five products to be hit by Trump's incoming tariffs
The United States is set to raise tariffs on dozens of trading partners Friday if they fail to reach accords with President Donald Trump to avert the higher rates, and this risks raising prices for consumers.
US second quarter GDP growth to reflect tariff turbulence
US economic growth is expected to rebound in the second quarter, analysts said, in a momentary comeback reflecting trade shifts as companies tried to avoid the harshest of President Donald Trump's wide-ranging tariffs.
Global stocks mixed as market focus shifts to earnings deluge
Stock markets were mixed on Tuesday as investors started turning their attention from trade deals to a slew of company results coming this week.
Boeing reports smaller loss as CEO sees progress in turnaround
Boeing reported a smaller loss in the second quarter Tuesday after the company delivered more planes, with its CEO pointing to signs of stabilization in operations.
Gucci owner Kering posts 46% profit slump before new CEO arrives
French luxury group Kering reported Tuesday a 46 percent plunge in net profit during the first half, with sales slumping again at its flagship Gucci brand, as the group awaits a new CEO to try to regain its footing.
P&G estimates $1 bn tariff hit, plans some US price hikes
Procter & Gamble executives projected a $1 billion hit from US tariffs over the next year on Tuesday as the consumer products giant said it would institute limited price hikes in the United States.
Stock market attention shifts from trade deals to company results
Stock markets were mixed on Tuesday as investors started turning their attention from trade deals to a slew of company results falling this week.
Boeing reports smaller loss, sees more 'stability' in operations
Boeing reported a smaller loss in the second quarter Tuesday after the company delivered more planes, with its CEO pointing to signs of stabilization in operations.
Jeep owner Stellantis says has turned corner on sales
Jeep owner Stellantis said Tuesday that it sees sales revenue and profitability rebounding in the second half of the year despite taking a 1.5-billion-euro ($1.7-billion) hit from US tariffs.
Novo Nordisk cuts earning forecasts again, names new CEO
Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk, known for its blockbuster diabetes and weight-loss treatments Ozempic and Wegovy, on Tuesday lowered its full-year earnings forecasts again as it unveiled a new chief executive to tackle "recent market challenges".
Spotify sees 12% rise in paid subscribers
Spotify saw paying subscribers rise 12 percent to 276 million customers in the second quarter of 2025, the world's top music streaming service said on Tuesday, though profits fell below expectations.
Barclays bank profit jumps on US tariffs volatility
British bank Barclays posted on Tuesday second quarter profits that beat expectations as traders benefitted from volatility in global markets caused by US President Donald Trump's tariff blitz.
Philips chops back US tariff bill
Dutch medical equipment manufacturer Philips said Tuesday that the impact of US tariffs would be much less than it initially estimated, sending its share price surging.