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US Fed holds firm against Trump pressure as divisions emerge

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The US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged Wednesday, defying strong political pressure from President Donald …

Gaza civil defence says 30 killed in food queue by Israeli fire

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Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli forces killed at least 30 people when they opened fire Wednesday on a crowd …

Trump punishes Brazil with tariffs, sanctions over trial of ally Bolsonaro

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President Donald Trump ordered massive tariffs on Brazil Wednesday and sanctions against the judge overseeing a trial of …

Trump hits India with 25% tariff and 'penalty' over Russia ties

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US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that imports from India will face 25 percent tariffs, while also announcing an …

Millions evacuate in face of Pacific tsunamis after Russia quake

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One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck Russia's sparsely populated Far East Wednesday, causing tsunamis …

Huge quake off Russia sparks Pacific tsunamis

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One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck Russia's sparsely populated Far East on Wednesday, causing …

US, India launch powerful Earth-monitoring satellite

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A formidable new radar satellite jointly developed by the United States and India launched Wednesday, designed to track …

London court rules oligarch liable in $1.9 bn Ukraine loan scheme

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Ukrainian oligarch Igor Kolomoisky and his former business partner are likely to be forced to repay $1.9 billion they …

US economy returns to growth in second quarter on tariff turbulence

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The US economy returned to growth in the second quarter, government data showed Wednesday, but analysts flagged …

US Fed set to hold firm against Trump pressure

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The Federal Reserve is expected to defy aggressive pressure from President Donald Trump and keep interest rates …

London court rules oligarch liable over $1.9 bn Ukraine loan scheme

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The Ukrainian oligarch Igor Kolomoisky and his former business partner are likely to be forced to repay $1.9 billion …

Thailand and Cambodia trade allegations of truce breaking

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Thailand and Cambodia exchanged allegations on Wednesday of breaching a ceasefire deal which has largely halted the open …

Thailand accuses Cambodia of 'flagrant violation' of truce

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Thailand accused Cambodia on Wednesday of a "flagrant violation" of a truce deal to end cross-border fighting, saying …

Huge quake off Russia sparks Pacific tsunami warnings

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One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck Russia's sparsely populated Far East early Wednesday, causing …

Thousands of carpets sunbathe at Turkish resort

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Thousands of carpets and kilim rugs spread out in the sun form a festive and kaleidoscopic patchwork on the outskirts of …

Ukraine says Russian strike on training camp kills 3 soldiers

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A Russian strike on a military training camp killed at least three Ukrainian soldiers on Tuesday, following an overnight …

Trump's MAGA base defies conservative pro-Israel doctrine

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Unconditional support for Israel has long been an entry requirement in US Republican politics, but that orthodoxy is …

US, India to launch powerful Earth-monitoring satellite

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A formidable new radar satellite jointly developed by the United States and India is set to launch Wednesday, designed …

Australia to ban under-16s from YouTube

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Australia will use landmark social media laws to ban children under 16 from video-streaming site YouTube, a top minister …

England and India fight fatigue as gripping Test series goes to the wire

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England and India head to the Oval for the decisive fifth and final Test of a hard-fought campaign on Thursday, with …

New Athletic captain Williams 'lucky' to represent migrants in Spain

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Athletic Bilbao's first ever black captain Inaki Williams expressed pride at representing immigrants in Spain and called …

Portugal battles to contain wildfires

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Almost 2,700 firefighters battled Tuesday to contain forest blazes across Portugal that have led to almost the whole …

US pushes to revoke scientific ruling that underpins climate regulations

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President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday moved to reverse a foundational scientific determination that …

Trump says fell out with Epstein because he was taking Mar-a-Lago spa staff

Jul 29 2025

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he fell out with Jeffrey Epstein because the convicted sex offender had …

Russia strikes kill 25 in Ukraine as Trump shortens Moscow deadline

Jul 29 2025

Russia said on Tuesday it wanted peace in Ukraine hours after mounting attacks that killed at least 25 people, including …

New York mass shooter blamed NFL for his brain injuries

Jul 29 2025

A man who gunned down four people then killed himself in a Manhattan skyscraper may have targeted the American football …

Gaza famine warning as Israel resists ceasefire calls

Jul 29 2025

Gaza is slipping into famine, UN agencies warned on Tuesday, as the health ministry in the Hamas-run territory said the …

US says Trump has 'final call' on China trade truce

Jul 29 2025

China and the United States agreed Tuesday to hold further talks on extending their tariff truce, but a top US trade …

Cambodia-Thailand truce broadly holds despite shaky start

Jul 29 2025

An uneasy ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia appeared to hold on Tuesday, as military commanders met despite …

Lionesses party with thousands of fans after Euro 2025 triumph

Jul 29 2025

England's victorious Lionesses celebrated their dramatic Women's Euro 2025 triumph along with tens of thousands of …

Russia strikes kill 25 in Ukraine as Kremlin notes new Trump deadline

Jul 29 2025

Russia said on Tuesday that it wanted peace in Ukraine, hours after mounting attacks that killed at least 25 people, …

Russia kills 25 in Ukraine, as Kremlin says 'committed' to peace

Jul 29 2025

The Kremlin said on Tuesday that it wanted peace in Ukraine, hours after mounting attacks that killed at least 25 …

IMF lifts 2025 growth forecast on 'fragile' easing in trade tensions

Jul 29 2025

The IMF raised its global growth forecast Tuesday as efforts to circumvent Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs sparked a …

Heavy rain, landslides kill more than 30 in northern China

Jul 29 2025

Heavy rain killed more than 30 people and forced authorities to evacuate tens of thousands as swaths of northern China …

England's Lionesses party in London after Euro 2025 triumph

Jul 29 2025

England's victorious Lionesses were feted by thousands of ecstatic fans in London on Tuesday during an open-top bus …

Cambodia-Thailand truce holds after shaky start

Jul 29 2025

An uneasy ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia appeared to be holding Tuesday, as military commanders met despite …

Over 30 dead as northern China hit by heavy rain, landslides

Jul 29 2025

Heavy rain killed more than 30 people and forced authorities to evacuate tens of thousands as swaths of northern China …

Fighting on Thai-Cambodia border halts amid shaky truce

Jul 29 2025

A shaky ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia appeared to be holding Tuesday, as military commanders met despite …

'This is no vacation': young Poles do summer army bootcamp

Jul 29 2025

Sweating and out of breath, young Poles throw grenades and practise evacuating the wounded at a training ground outside …

Villagers win race to save UK pub, as thousands close

Jul 29 2025

A nearly 200-year-old pub, the Radnor Arms in rural Wales stood abandoned a few years ago. Water ran down the walls, ivy …

Ill-equipped and tired: a night with a Ukrainian air defence unit

Jul 29 2025

A menacing buzz reverberates through the night sky in eastern Ukraine. Explosions ring out, flashes illuminate sunflower …

Thirty dead as northern China hit by heavy rain, landslides

Jul 29 2025

Heavy rain in Beijing killed 30 people and forced authorities to evacuate tens of thousands as swathes of northern China …

Five dead including gunman in New York office shooting spree

Jul 29 2025

Four people including a police officer were killed Monday after a gunman walked into a skyscraper in central Manhattan …

Five dead including gunman in New York office shooting

Jul 29 2025

At least four people including a police officer were killed Monday after a gunman walked into a skyscraper in central …

Thai army accuses Cambodia of breaking truce

Jul 29 2025

Thailand's army accused Cambodia Tuesday of violating an hours-old truce, saying clashes continued despite a deal meant …

'Absolute madness': Thailand's pet lion problem

Jul 29 2025

Behind a car repair business on a nondescript Thai street are the cherished pets of a rising TikTok animal influencer: …

Heavy rain leaves 30 dead in Chinese capital

Jul 29 2025

Heavy rain in the Chinese capital Beijing has killed 30 people and prompted authorities to evacuate 80,000, state media …

Five dead after New York Midtown shooting: US media

Jul 29 2025

Five people including a police officer and a suspected gunman were dead following a shooting Monday at a skyscraper in …

Colombian ex-president Uribe guilty of witness tampering

Jul 29 2025

A Colombian court on Monday found Alvaro Uribe guilty of witness tampering, making him the South American country's …

Ireland's 'economic miracle' at risk from tariffs

Jul 29 2025

The deal between the United States and the European Union may have averted a transatlantic trade war, but worries …

Trump slashes Russia ultimatum to '10 or 12 days'

Jul 29 2025

US President Donald Trump on Monday issued Moscow with a dramatic new deadline to end the war in Ukraine or face tough …

England's Lionesses return to heroes' welcome after Euro 2025 glory

Jul 29 2025

England's Lionesses returned to a heroes' welcome on Monday, less than 24 hours after their dramatic penalty-shootout …

Forceful pleas at UN for two-state solution for Israel, Palestinians

Jul 28 2025

There is no alternative to a two-state solution between Israelis and the Palestinians, France told a UN conference …

Trump warns of 'real starvation' in Gaza as aid deliveries pick up

Jul 28 2025

US President Donald Trump warned Monday that the people of Gaza are facing "real starvation", as aid agencies sought to …

'No alternative' to two-state solution for Israel, Palestinians: France

Jul 28 2025

There is no alternative to a two-state solution between Israelis and the Palestinians, France told a UN conference …

'No alternative' to two-state solution for Israel, Palestinians

Jul 28 2025

There is "no alternative" to a two-state solution between Israelis and the Palestinians, France told a UN conference …

China and US wrap first day of trade talks

Jul 28 2025

Chinese and US officials wrapped the first day in a fresh round of talks in Stockholm on Monday, with the world's top …

Thailand and Cambodia truce agreement comes into effect

Jul 28 2025

A truce agreement between Thailand and Cambodia came into effect in the early hours of Tuesday, testing whether it will …

Europe's carmakers still nervous despite EU-US trade deal

Jul 28 2025

Europe's auto industry is relieved that the EU-US trade deal reduces short-term uncertainty but many, particularly in …

Landslide kills four as rains lash northern China

Jul 28 2025

Torrential rain soaking northern China triggered a deadly landslide, burst riverbanks and washed away cars on Monday, …

China aims for 'reciprocity' in trade talks with US

Jul 28 2025

Chinese and US officials held a fresh round of talks in Stockholm on Monday, with the world’s top two economies looking …

EU defends Trump trade deal in face of backlash

Jul 28 2025

The European Union on Monday defended its trade deal with President Donald Trump, with EU capitals and businesses …

Dollar rises on EU-US trade deal but European stocks turn sour

Jul 28 2025

The dollar jumped Monday on the back of the US-EU trade deal, but the main European stock markets fell, reflecting …

Turkey battles wildfires as heatwave grips Med

Jul 28 2025

Firefighters battled blazes across Turkey on Monday as the country sweltered in a summer heatwave across much of the …

China hopes for 'reciprocity' at trade talks with US in Stockholm

Jul 28 2025

Chinese and US economic officials met for talks in Stockholm on Monday, with Beijing saying it wanted to see …

EU defends Trump trade deal facing backlash

Jul 28 2025

The European Union on Monday vehemently defended its trade deal with President Donald Trump, with EU capitals and …

Thailand and Cambodia agree truce after five days of fighting

Jul 28 2025

Thailand and Cambodia's leaders agreed to an "unconditional" ceasefire Monday, after five days of combat along their …

Stock markets, dollar rise on EU-US trade deal

Jul 28 2025

Stock markets and the dollar advanced Monday after the European Union and United States struck a deal to avert a …

England's Lionesses head home to party after Euro glory

Jul 28 2025

England's victorious Lionesses prepared to fly home to a rapturous reception on Monday after retaining their European …

Food arrives in Gaza after Israel pauses some fighting

Jul 28 2025

Truckloads of food reached hungry Gazans on Monday after Israel promised to open secure aid routes, but humanitarian …

Starmer to press Trump on Gaza, trade in Scotland talks

Jul 28 2025

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will press Donald Trump on ending "the unspeakable suffering" in Gaza, and also talk …

Four killed in landslide as heavy rain drenches northern China

Jul 28 2025

Torrential rain soaking northern China triggered a deadly landslide, burst riverbanks and washed away cars on Monday, …

Four killed as heavy rain, flooding soaks northern China

Jul 28 2025

Heavy rains that have soaked swathes of northern China killed four people and left eight missing on Monday, state media …

Thailand and Cambodia begin truce talks as fighting drags on

Jul 28 2025

Thailand and Cambodia's leaders opened peace talks Monday in Malaysia, seeking a ceasefire after five days of combat …

Sarajevo street art marks out brighter future

Jul 28 2025

Bullet holes still pockmark many Sarajevo buildings; others threaten collapse under disrepair, but street artists in the …

Honkytonk Kenya: Africa's home of country music

Jul 28 2025

The party is in Kenya, but the vibe is distinctly Americana: a sea of cowboy hats and boots with a soundtrack of …

European Union resigned to 15 percent US tariff

Jul 28 2025

The United States and the European Union clinched a trade agreement on Sunday that will see EU exports taxed at 15 …

Head of China's Shaolin Temple removed over embezzlement claims

Jul 28 2025

The head of the Chinese temple known as the birthplace of kung fu will be disrobed for "extremely" bad behaviour, …

Thailand and Cambodia truce talks due but strikes continue

Jul 28 2025

Thailand and Cambodia's leaders are due to meet for peace talks on Monday, as a festering territorial dispute along …

China's birthplace of kung fu rocked by embezzlement probe

Jul 28 2025

Chinese authorities are investigating the head of the temple where kung fu was born over alleged embezzlement and other …

Europe hopes for 'no surprises' as US weighs force withdrawals

Jul 28 2025

After keeping Donald Trump happy with a pledge to up defence spending at NATO's summit, Europe is now bracing for a key …

European Union resigned to 15 pecent US tariff

Jul 28 2025

The United States and European Union clinched a trade agreement on Sunday that will see EU exports taxed at 15 percent, …

Godzilla fans fete the monster as it turns 70

Jul 28 2025

Godzilla has morphed over the years, but one constant is the devotion of its fans, who celebrated the Japanese monster's …

Thais and Cambodians refuse to quit homes on clash frontier

Jul 28 2025

Under the drumbeat of artillery fire near Thailand's border with Cambodia, farmer Samuan Niratpai refuses to abandon his …

Defending champions England beat Spain on penalties to win Women's Euro 2025

Jul 28 2025

Chloe Kelly converted the decisive kick as England beat Spain 3-1 on penalties to lift the Women's Euro 2025 trophy …

George Lucas brings the force to Comic-Con in historic first visit

Jul 28 2025

Comic-Con fans pulled out their lightsabers Sunday to welcome "Star Wars" creator George Lucas to the prominent pop …

Three dead, several injured after train derails in Germany

Jul 28 2025

Three people were killed and several others injured when a regional passenger train derailed in a wooded area in …

EU, US strike 'biggest-ever' trade deal

Jul 27 2025

The United States and European Union on Sunday clinched what President Donald Trump described as the "biggest-ever" deal …

Imperious Pogacar wins Tour de France for fourth time

Jul 27 2025

Tadej Pogacar completed a supreme performance to win the Tour de France in a rainy Paris on Sunday, crushing his rivals …

WHO says malnutrition reaching 'alarming levels' in Gaza

Jul 27 2025

Malnutrition rates are reaching "alarming levels" in the Gaza Strip, the World Health Organization warned Sunday, saying …

Supreme Pogacar wins Tour de France for fourth time

Jul 27 2025

Tadej Pogacar closed out a supreme 21-day performance to win the Tour de France in Paris on Sunday, crushing his rivals …

Food airdropped into Gaza as Israel says opening aid routes

Jul 27 2025

Jordanian and Emirati planes dropped food into Gaza on Sunday, as Israel began a limited "tactical pause" in some …

Trump, EU chief strike trade deal in transatlantic standoff

Jul 27 2025

US President Donald Trump and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen Sunday announced they had reached a deal to end a …

Greece wildfires abating as firefighters contain outbreaks

Jul 27 2025

Greece on Sunday was still battling wildfires that have ravaged homes and sparked evacuations across the country, but …

Humanoid robots embodiment of China's AI ambitions

Jul 27 2025

Serving craft beer, playing mahjong, stacking shelves and boxing, the dozens of humanoid robots at Shanghai's World AI …

Trump, EU chief seek deal in transatlantic trade standoff

Jul 27 2025

US President Donald Trump and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen met Sunday for make-or-break talks in Scotland, aimed at …

Thailand and Cambodia to hold peace talks after more border clashes

Jul 27 2025

Thailand and Cambodia's leaders will meet in Malaysia for peace talks on Monday, as the countries clashed for a fourth …

Trump, EU chief seek deal in transatlantic tariffs standoff

Jul 27 2025

US President Donald Trump and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen prepared to meet Sunday in Scotland in a push to resolve a …

Greece gets EU help to battle disastrous wildfires

Jul 27 2025

Greece on Sunday was battling wildfires that have ravaged homes and sparked evacuations, with Czech firefighters and …

Israel says opening routes into Gaza to increase food aid

Jul 27 2025

Israel declared a "tactical pause" in fighting in parts of Gaza on Sunday and said it would allow the UN and aid …

Thailand, Cambodia clash despite ceasefire hopes

Jul 27 2025

Thailand and Cambodia clashed for a fourth day Sunday, despite both sides saying they were ready to discuss a ceasefire …

Israel declares Gaza fighting pause amid deepening hunger crisis

Jul 27 2025

Israel declared a "tactical pause" in fighting in parts of Gaza on Sunday and said it would allow the UN and aid …