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Trump orders new strikes on Iran over attacks on shipping in Hormuz
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US man sentenced after swapping 17th century manuscript
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PSG's Lee set to join Atletico Madrid
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US launches new strikes on Iran after Trump vows to hit 'hard'
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Iran plays with fire, but calculates Trump will hold back
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Taylor Swift fans pay $25 for garbage from outside wedding
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Oil surges, stocks slide as Trump says Iran ceasefire over
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After quakes, Venezuelans fear losing damaged homes
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Meta to build $9 billion data center in western Canada
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PSG's Lee set to join Athletico
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Rogers backs Kane to outshine Haaland in World Cup showdown
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Erdogan gave pistols to NATO leaders, Starmer says
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Some US Fed officials considered June rate hike on war fallout
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Nocera Expands Diversified Technology Strategy With Binding Agreement to Acquire an Equity Interest in INERGX, an Integrated Energy Storage and Power Platform for AI, Defense and Mission-Critical Demand
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UN launches appeal for nearly $300 mn in Venezuela quake relief
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China sends nuclear missile message as US looks elsewhere
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US to remove Syria from terror blacklist, in new boost to Sharaa
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Justin Bieber added to 11-minute World Cup final halftime show
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Court rejects Trump request to restore his name to Kennedy Center
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Fery targets Wimbledon final birthday present after royal seal of approval
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MLB pitching great Verlander to retire after 2026 season
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Egypt file complaint against referee after World Cup exit
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Artificial cloud brightening could tame El Nino, but with risks: study
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Women's semi-finalists in uncharted territory at Wimbledon
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Shocked and shaken, Venezuela quake survivors get psychological help
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US man jailed after swapping 17th century manuscript
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France, Morocco kick off blockbuster World Cup quarter-finals
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UN maritime head urges halt to Hormuz transit to protect seafarers
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Amorim hails 'ambitious' AC Milan, promises to learn Italian
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Trump skips new Air Force One on return from Turkey NATO summit
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Cancer survivor Traeen takes the long road to Tour yellow
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New York building that buckled now 'stable,' says mayor
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Easing Russian Olympic restrictions 'terrible', says Wimbledon star Kostyuk
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UN says pledges for global connectivity project pass $100 bn
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'Unbelievable' Kooij wins Tour de France 5th stage in chaotic sprint finish
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McIlroy hoping for 'home' comforts at Scottish, British Opens
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Britain's Fery to face Zverev in Wimbledon semi-finals
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Noskova aims to emulate Kvitova after reaching first Wimbledon semi
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Zverev sees off Fritz to make first Wimbledon semi-final
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Britain's Fery becomes first wildcard to reach Wimbledon semis in 25 years
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Barcelona sets new heat record at 40.7C: weather agencies
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Korda chases third major as Kim revisits Evian-winning chip
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'The Pitt,' 'Hacks' lead Emmy nominations
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Kooij wins Tour de France 5th stage in chaotic sprint finish
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France lose appeal against Olise booking at World Cup
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Trump says Ukraine can make Patriot missiles
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Putellas joins star cast at London City Lionesses
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Teenager arrested after two girls wounded in Germany school attack
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Oil back at $80, stocks slide as Trump says Iran ceasefire over
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US Fed official says more rate hikes necessary
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BoE hikes rate half-point as high inflation persists
The Bank of England Thursday lifted its key interest rate by a half-point to five percent to tackle stubbornly high UK inflation despite such a move worsening a cost-of-living crisis.
Turkey hikes interest rate in Erdogan policy U-turn
Turkey on Thursday pivoted away from years of unconventional economics promoted by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as the central bank nearly doubled its key interest rate to fight inflation and steady the troubled lira.
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European stock markets retreat as central banks hike rates
European stock markets retreated Thursday as traders track more rate hikes from central banks aimed at cooling elevated inflation.
Markets track US losses with rates seen rising further
Markets in Asia and Europe fell on Thursday as traders contemplated the prospect of more central bank interest rate hikes as they struggle to tame persistently high inflation.
IMF, World Bank under pressure to boost climate change financing
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EU 'enforcer' visits Twitter, Meta as new rules loom
The EU commissioner in charge of enforcing Europe's new landmark rules on online content is heading to San Francisco on Thursday to ensure that the big platforms are ready.
Bank of England to hike again over stubborn inflation
The Bank of England is forecast Thursday to lift interest rates for the 13th time in a row -- and may hike sharply to fight stubborn inflation despite worsening a cost-of-living crisis.
Asian markets track US losses with rates seen rising further
Markets fell in Asia on Thursday as traders contemplated the prospect of more central bank interest rate hikes as they struggle to tame persistently high inflation.
Turkey set to pivot to orthodoxy with rate hike
Turkey was widely expected Thursday to pivot away from years of unconventional economics promoted by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and dramatically raise interest rates to fight inflation and steady the troubled lira.
Paris climate summit seeks global finance reform
Dozens of global leaders will gather in Paris Thursday for a summit to tease out a new consensus on international economic reforms to help debt-burdened developing countries face a growing onslaught of challenges, particularly climate change.
Brazil holds key interest rate, no signal on easing
Brazil's central bank held its key interest rate unchanged a seventh straight time Wednesday and gave no sign it was prepared to start lowering it soon, despite pressure from President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Stocks dip as Fed Chair Powell warns of more 'moderate' rate hikes
Wall Street stocks fell after US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell warned Wednesday of further interest rate hikes, while European markets slid after a stubbornly high inflation reading in Britain.
Paris Olympic budget issues could force cuts, says government report
The 2024 Paris Olympics are coming in significantly over budget because of an "incomprehensible lack of understanding of the complexity of the IOC's specifications", France's Court of Audit has found.
Fed chief says more rate hikes likely but at slower pace
The US Federal Reserve expects to keep raising interest rates but at a slower pace, Fed chair Jerome Powell told a congressional hearing Wednesday.
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Stocks dip as Powell warns of more 'moderate' rate hikes
Wall Street stocks mostly fell after US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell warned Wednesday of further interest rate hikes, while European markets slid after a stubbornly high inflation reading in Britain.
Drones steal the spotlight at Paris Air Show
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US agency sues Amazon for tricking customers into subscription service
Amazon tricked consumers into subscribing to its "Prime" service and intentionally complicated the cancelation process, according to a US lawsuit against the retail giant filed Tuesday.
Fed Chair: may make sense to raise rates but at 'more moderate pace'
The US Federal Reserve expects to continue raising interest rates but to slow down the pace of hikes, Fed chair Jerome Powell told a Congressional hearing Wednesday.
Stocks dip as Powell warns of more rate hikes
Stock markets fell Wednesday as investors fretted about stubbornly high inflation in Britain and warnings from US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell that further interest rate hikes were likely.
Top French court drops rape case against filmmaker Luc Besson
France's top appeals court on Wednesday rejected a request to reopen a rape claim against film director Luc Besson, ending one of the most high-profile cases to emerge in the country's MeToo movement against sexual assault.
Influencer Andrew Tate fights Romania house arrest
Influencer Andrew Tate and his brother appeared in court in Romania Wednesday, their lawyers arguing that the pair, indicted on human trafficking charges, should no longer be under house arrest.
Stock markets dip as UK inflation stays high
Stock markets fell Wednesday as investors fretted about stubbornly high inflation in Britain and braced for fresh interest-rate signals from US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell.
Pharrell breaks down barriers between fashion and music
Paris became a playground for Pharrell Williams and his celeb friends at his debut show for Louis Vuitton, collapsing the distance between fashion, music and money-spinning publicity.
High UK inflation hinders cost-of-living fight
Britain's annual inflation rate unexpectedly remained at 8.7 percent in May, official data showed Wednesday, piling pressure on the Bank of England and government to act over a cost-of-living crisis.