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Early heatwave grips Europe, leaving 8 dead and nations on alert

LONDON, U.K.: An unrelenting heatwave sweeping across Europe has pushed early summer temperatures to historic highs, triggering deadly...


British PM faces major party revolt over welfare reforms

LONDON, U.K.: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer won a vote in Parliament this week to move ahead with changes to the country's welfare...


Xiplomacy: Xi's reply inspires American, Chinese youths to carry on friendship forged through pickleball

A U.S. youth delegation's cultural exchange trip to China, centered around pickleball and supported by President Xi's 50,000 in Five...


Belinda Bencic reaches first Wimbledon quarterfinal

(Photo credit: Susan Mullane-Imagn Images) Switzerland's Belinda Bencic advanced to the Wimbledon quarterfinals for the first time...


Scott Dixon edges Alex Palou at Mid-Ohio

(Photo credit: Gary C. Klein/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) Scott Dixon extended a remarkable...


Wizards acquire CJ McCollum, others in 3-team trade

(Photo credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images) The Washington Wizards completed a three-team trade on Sunday, acquiring guard CJ McCollum,...


Mel B ties the knot with hairstylist Rory McPhee at London's St. Paul's Cathedral

London [UK], July 5 (ANI): The 'Spice Girls' star Mel B has tied the knot with hairstylist Rory McPhee. The wedding took place on...


Clara Tauson ousts former Wimbledon champ Elena Rybakina

(Photo credit: Susan Mullane-Imagn Images) No. 23 seed Clara Tauson of Denmark moved into the fourth round at Wimbledon with a 7-6...


Taylor Fritz staves off upset attempt to advance at Wimbledon

(Photo credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images) Taylor Fritz staved off an upset attempt by Alejandro Davidovich Fokina of Spain to earn...


Lionel Messi, Inter Miami in talks to extend contract

(Photo credit: Amanda Perobelli-Reuters via Imagn Images) In summer 2024, Lionel Messi emphasized that Inter Miami would be the last...


Chase Elliott gets by Brad Keselowski to capture Atlanta race

(Photo credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images) Chase Elliott passed Brad Keselowski in Turn 1 on the final lap and won a wild, wreck-filled...


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BlackRock keeps its foot on the private-markets pedal with another acquisition

BlackRock keeps its foot on the private-markets pedal with another acquisition

BlackRock keeps its foot on the private-markets pedal with another acquisition

Robinhood stock tokens face scrutiny in the European Union after OpenAI warning

Robinhood stock tokens face scrutiny in the European Union after OpenAI warning

Robinhood stock tokens face scrutiny in the European Union after OpenAI warning

China doubles down on promoting yuan as confidence in U.S. dollar takes a beating

China doubles down on promoting yuan as confidence in U.S. dollar takes a beating

China doubles down on promoting yuan as confidence in U.S. dollar takes a beating

Robinhood CEO downplays OpenAI concerns on tokenized stock structure

Robinhood CEO downplays OpenAI concerns on tokenized stock structure

Robinhood CEO downplays OpenAI concerns on tokenized stock structure

Brumbies vs British and Irish Lions- Preview, teams and how to follow on BBC Sport

Brumbies vs British and Irish Lions- Preview, teams and how to follow on BBC Sport

Brumbies vs British and Irish Lions- Preview, teams and how to follow on BBC Sport

Doctors and public health organizations sue Kennedy over vaccine policy changes

Doctors and public health organizations sue Kennedy over vaccine policy changes

Doctors and public health organizations sue Kennedy over vaccine policy changes

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Thousands gather in Himalayas as Dalai Lama celebrates 90th birthday

Thousands gather in Himalayas as Dalai Lama celebrates 90th birthday

DHARAMSHALA, India: The Dalai Lama turned 90 on July 6, celebrated by thousands of followers in the Himalayan town of Dharamshala,...

Fans perform WWII-era Fascist salute at Marko Perković’s mega concert

ZAGREB, Croatia: A massive concert by popular Croatian singer Marko Perković, known by his stage name Thompson, has drawn widespread...

U.S. Treasury Secretary says Musk should steer clear of politics

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Elon Musk's entry into the political arena is drawing pushback from top U.S. officials and investors, as his decision...

TikTok building U.S.-only app amid pressure to finalise sale

CULVER CITY, California: TikTok is preparing to roll out a separate version of its app for U.S. users, as efforts to secure a sale...

Trump defends use of 'Shylock,' citing ignorance of slur

WASHINGTON, D.C.: President Donald Trump claimed he was unaware that the term shylock is regarded as antisemitic when he used it in...

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FedEx, UPS step up as Canada Post loses market share in strikes
FedEx, UPS step up as Canada Post loses market share in strikes

OTTAWA, Canada: With Canada Post struggling to maintain operations amid labour unrest, rivals like FedEx and UPS are stepping in to...


U.S. stocks steady Tuesday despite tariffs turmoil
U.S. stocks steady Tuesday despite tariffs turmoil

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. and global markets showed a mixed performance in Tuesday's trading session, with some indices edging higher...


Beijing blamed for covert disinformation on French fighter jet Rafale
Beijing blamed for covert disinformation on French fighter jet Rafale

PARIS, France: French military and intelligence officials have accused China of orchestrating a covert campaign to damage the reputation...


Birkenstock steps up legal battle over fakes in India
Birkenstock steps up legal battle over fakes in India

NEW DELHI, India: Birkenstock is stepping up its efforts to protect its iconic sandals in India, as local legal representatives conducted...


Beijing hits back at EU with medical device import curbs
Beijing hits back at EU with medical device import curbs

HONG KONG: China has fired back at the European Union in an escalating trade dispute by imposing new restrictions on medical device...


Wall Street reels after Trump invokes new tariffs
Wall Street reels after Trump invokes new tariffs

NEW YORK, New York - Monday's trading session saw mixed performances across U.S. and global markets, with several major indices posting...


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