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New Zealand Slaps New Sanctions Against Russia After US Move
New Zealand announced more sanctions targeting individuals and entities supporting Russia’s war against Ukraine, following the passage of a new bill in the US Senate targeting the country’s oil and...
As Pressure Mounts, U.S. Hunts for Cuba’s Next Leader
Some officials warn that a more hard-line leader could emerge if the Trump administration moves forward with its plans.
A Drying Danube River Reveals Nazi-Era Vessels, and Hazards of Heat
The river’s water levels have fallen as extreme heat has afflicted Europe, exposing sunken German vessels from World War II that are impeding navigation.
Trump is losing his war on wind power
A court rules that a hold on all wind projects clearly violates the law.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Sign Joint Defense Pact
The agreement treats an attack on any of the three countries as an attack on all. Saudi Arabia has recently faced drone and missile strikes that it has blamed on Iran’s allies in Yemen and Iraq.
Rescuers Battled Extreme Weather Conditions During Medevac Mission in Antarctica
An Australian flight crew faced subfreezing temperatures, changing weather conditions and almost constant darkness as they worked to rescue a U.S. national.
What Should You Read Next? Here Are the Best Reviewed Books of the Week
Paul Yoon’s Etna, Dave Zirin’s The People’s Historian: The Outsized Life of Howard Zinn, and Chris Bohjalian’s The Amateur all feature among the best reviewed books of the week. Brought to you...
CLARITY Act delay gives Asian financial hubs an opening: First Digital CEO
Industry figures warned that continued legislative limbo could slow institutional adoption, revive regulation by enforcement and push innovation offshore.
Seized on Their Way to Gaza, Activists Tell of Abuse in Israeli Custody
In interviews, more than 20 people who tried to break an Israeli blockade described beatings, electric shocks and other abuse after being captured. Israel denied the accusations.
China’s Central Bank Adds 20 Tons to Gold Reserves in July
China added more gold to its reserves last month, pushing a buying streak toward the two-year mark as prices built support above $4,000 an ounce.
Residents of London’s Barbican Are Battling a New Tower
The Barbican, a once divisive housing complex in central London, is now considered an architectural masterpiece. Residents are fighting plans for a 20-story building next door.
Chinese Banks Expand Direct Settlement to Aid Yuan’s Global Role
China is accelerating its push to internationalize the yuan as domestic banks add new foreign currencies available for direct settlement to bypass the dollar in cross-border trade.
IMF's Katz Says Japan Has Scope to Normalize Policy
Dan Katz, first deputy managing director at the International Monetary Fund, discusses what steps the Bank of Japan should take to aid the country's currency and assesses the nation's path forward...
French Streamers Convicted in Case Related to Kick Livestream Death
The two men, users of the platform Kick, received suspended sentences and fines.
Fled to America at 11. Stole at 18. Deported to Vietnam at 44.
The Trump administration is sending back record numbers of Vietnamese, Laotians and Hmong. Many came to the United States as young war refugees and later committed crimes.
Capybaras Were the Newest Lobbyists in This Brazilian Legislature
In Mato Grosso, Brazil, capybaras wandered into the building, but they were polite during the incursion.
Fled to America at 11. Stole at 18. Deported to Vietnam at 44.
The Trump administration is sending back record numbers of Vietnamese, Laotians and Hmong. Many came to the United States as young war refugees and later committed crimes.
Trump-linked law firm to get $150 million no-bid contract to represent migrant children
The Trump administration announced the award after allowing the previous contract with a longtime legal provider to expire.
Can Robots Save Japan’s Aging Cherry Blossom Farmers?
Monster Wolf and Pochi are among the robots deployed to scare away bears and transport cherry blossoms in a northern region where many farmers are in their 70s or older.
Driver in Munich Car Ramming Attack Given Life in Prison
The attack, in 2025, was one of several carried out in Germany in recent years by men with migrant backgrounds, shaking the public’s sense of safety.
A star’s violent death exposed a hidden supermassive black hole
A supermassive black hole has been found lurking about 30,000 light-years from the center of its galaxy—the first dormant black hole detected so far from a galactic core. It revealed itself only...
Scotiabank's Warrier on Hedge Funds' Tough July
Mithra Warrier, managing director and global head of financing sales at Scotiabank, joined the program to provide insights as the market approached the close. The discussion highlighted a difficult...
N.Y. Doctor Sentenced in Japan for Vandalizing Ancient Religious Sites
Masahide Kanayama, a surgeon and an expert in endometriosis, received an 18-month suspended sentence after a court found him guilty of damaging the sites.
Fires Wrecked Their Village in France. Now They Want Answers.
After fleeing France’s worst wildfire in decades, residents of Le Porge, a village west of Bordeaux, returned home 13 days later. They found a town in ruins.
EU watchdogs warn of impersonation scams amid MiCA licensing shakeout
Criminals are reportedly using fake websites and falsified documents to target customers searching for licensed crypto providers.
The AMOC stayed strong even as a major ocean “lifeline” nearly shut down
Ancient seafloor sediments have revealed a surprising twist in how the Atlantic’s massive circulation system works. During a cold period about 3.4 million years ago, the flow of warm, salty water...
Pakistan Starts Sweeping New Crackdown on Journalists
With a protest movement in Kashmir challenging its authority in the region, Pakistan restricts independent reporting by local and foreign media.
Pope Leo Will Visit Peru, Where He Lived for Years, in November
The trip, which will also include Uruguay and Argentina, will be a homecoming of sorts for the American pontiff.
How Being Cool Is Making The Hague a Vacation Hot Spot
Looking for respite from European heat waves, summer tourists are flocking to the diplomatic hub. But city leaders are wary of overcrowding.
Lobga Rangzen, the Tibetan Activist Who Set Himself on Fire in Manhattan
No one doubted the intensity of Lobga Rangzen’s commitment to a Tibet free of Chinese control. But they were not prepared for what he did next.
Lululemon Is At War With Itself
Lululemon built its reputation on leggings. But a product launch earlier this year quickly turned into a see-through problem. Now, the embattled athleisure giant has a new CEO and a seemingly fresh...
Malaysia Says Investment Pipeline Holds Despite Political Angst
Malaysia continues to attract strong foreign investor interest despite growing political uncertainty following a string of local election setbacks for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s coalition.
China Sells Long-Dated Offshore Yuan Bonds at Record Low Yields
China sold long-dated yuan-denominated sovereign bonds in Hong Kong at record-low yields, underscoring strong demand from global investors for the offshore issuance.
AllianzGI to Buy UOB Asset Management to Grow in Southeast Asia
Allianz Global Investors agreed to buy the asset management division of Singapore’s United Overseas Bank Ltd. to help its expansion in Southeast Asia.
Apollo Invests $1 Billion in Joint Venture With Starwood REIT
Apollo Global Management Inc. is investing $1.02 billion in a joint venture with Starwood Real Estate Income Trust, a commercial property vehicle known as SREIT that has struggled to provide...
Star Wars Eclipse Maker Accused Of Dragging Out Layoff Negotiations: ‘Quantic Dream Wants To Destroy Jobs, It Must Pay’
As layoff negotiations drag on, some workers are calling for a new strike
After Historic Intervention, 155 Emerges as Yen’s Next Big Test
Japan’s historic joint intervention with the US is shifting market focus to whether the yen can strengthen beyond 155 per dollar, a threshold strategists view as a key test for the rally’s staying...
Stressed by Heat, 3 Lions Die at Tokyo Zoo
The female lions died within five days of each other despite zookeepers’ efforts to shelter them from Japan’s blistering summer temperatures.
Nothing CMF is launching its first open earbuds
Open earbuds are having a bit of a moment right now, and Nothing is the latest company jumping on the trend. Its budget sub-brand has introduced the CMF Clip Pro, CMF's first open-ear buds that are...
Xbox Pushes Forward With FanFest Celebration Even After Laying Off The Guy Who Created It
Xbox will unfortunately be 'celebrating 25 years of play' without the employee who created Xbox FanFest this year
NYC’s “War On Rats” Has An Unlikely Hero: Trash Bins
Could the answer to rats in New York City really be as simple as putting garbage into trash cans? Yes, actually. (Source: Bloomberg)
India Panel Proposes Rules to Bring Overseas Firms Home
A panel of Indian lawmakers has proposed allowing companies registered overseas to transfer their registration to an International Financial Services Centre in India.
Bond Funds Turn to Europe as Global Risks Become Harder to Price
European bonds are emerging as a safer choice for fund managers as they try to navigate an increasingly fraught global backdrop.
Pakistan’s Kashmir Problem
A wave of protests is posing the most significant challenge in years to Islamabad’s authority in the region.