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Election|News|Political

Trump holds narrow lead over Harris, WSJ poll finds

Republican Donald Trump has a two-percentage point lead over Democratic U.S.

Trump holds narrow lead over Harris, WSJ poll finds
Europe|Sports

French gold medallists Perec and Riner light Olympic cauldron

French three-times Olympic gold medallists Marie-Jose Perec and Teddy Riner capped a spectacular opening ceremony at the Paris Games on Friday by lighting the

French gold medallists Perec and Riner light Olympic cauldron
Business|Economy|Finance

Starbucks' ex-CEO Schultz opposes potential settlement with Elliott, FT reports

Former Starbucks chief executive, Howard Schultz, is opposing a potential settlement between the coffee chain and activist investor Elliott Investment Management, the Financial Times

Starbucks' ex-CEO Schultz opposes potential settlement with Elliott, FT reports
Finance|Stock Markets

Nasdaq says top shareholder Thoma Bravo to sell shares worth $2.8 billion

Nasdaq said on Friday that private equity firm Thoma Bravo will sell 41.6 million shares in the transatlantic exchange operator through a secondary public offering.

Nasdaq says top shareholder Thoma Bravo to sell shares worth $2.8 billion
Economy|Finance

Debut of Bill Ackman's new fund delayed but expected to proceed

The New York Stock Exchange said on Friday that the debut of billionaire investor Bill Ackman's new U.S. fund, Pershing Square USA, has been delayed, without

Debut of Bill Ackman's new fund delayed but expected to proceed
Americas|News|Political

Trump says he'll hold a rally in town where he was shot

Former U.S.

Trump says he'll hold a rally in town where he was shot
News|Sports

QB Tua Tagovailoa lands richest deal in Dolphins history

The Miami Dolphins and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa agreed to a four-year, $212.4 million extension, his agency confirmed with ESPN on Friday.

QB Tua Tagovailoa lands richest deal in Dolphins history
Environment|News

Heavy rains cause dam burst in central Russia

Heavy rain caused a dam to burst in central Russia's Chelyabinsk region on Friday, prompting officials to evacuate several nearby villages, local authorities said.

Sports

Jackets' Patrik Laine cleared to return from player assistance program

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine was cleared to return from the NHL/NHLPA Players Assistance Program on Friday.

Jackets' Patrik Laine cleared to return from player assistance program
Crime|Sports

DL Isaiah Buggs convicted of animal cruelty charges, is appealing

Defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs is appealing his conviction on misdemeanor animal cruelty charges, AL.com reported Friday.

MidEast|News|Political|World

Biden, Jordan's king discuss Gaza ceasefire talks

U.S. President Joe Biden and Jordan's King Abdullah discussed efforts to secure a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza during a call on Friday, the two sides said.

Biden, Jordan's king discuss Gaza ceasefire talks
Entertainment|Sports

Patrick Mahomes on Raiders' puppet video: 'It'll get handled'

Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes didn't put much stock in the Las Vegas Raiders' recent attempt at humor.

Patrick Mahomes on Raiders' puppet video: 'It'll get handled'
Europe|Travel

Locals hope Croatian bay becomes world's smallest sea

Residents of a beautiful bay on Croatia's Adriatic coast are hoping that the place they have always called the Karin Sea can be officially designated the world's

Locals hope Croatian bay becomes world's smallest sea
Business|Finance

Santander Brasil's net profit up 44% in Q2, beating forecasts

Santander Brasil's second-quarter recurring net profit jumped 44.3% on a yearly basis, the bank reported on Wednesday, topping market forecasts helped by higher lending and fees.

Santander Brasil's net profit up 44% in Q2, beating forecasts
Africa|Economy|Finance|Political

Kenya's president names John Mbadi as finance minister

Kenya's President William Ruto on Wednesday named John Mbadi as finance minister in a cabinet that includes opposition coalition members in a planned broad-based government.

Kenya's president names John Mbadi as finance minister
News|Technology

US closes probe into 1.5 million Honda vehicles over loss of power

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Wednesday it has closed a preliminary evaluation investigation of about 1.5 million Honda vehicles over loss of power.

US closes probe into 1.5 million Honda vehicles over loss of power
Asia|Economy

Japan plans record hike in minimum wage, NHK reports

A panel at the Japanese labour ministry has decided to raise the national average minimum wage by about 5% to 1,054 yen ($6.85) per hour this fiscal year, the biggest ever jump,

Japan plans record hike in minimum wage, NHK reports
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance

Theater chain AMC forecasts Q2 loss due to fewer big releases

AMC Entertainment Holdings said on Wednesday it would report a loss for the second quarter compared to a profit in the year-ago period, blaming a thin slate of big releases due to last

Theater chain AMC forecasts Q2 loss due to fewer big releases
Health

UK regulator authorises updated Pfizer-BioNTech COVID shot targeting JN.1 strain

Britain's health regulator said on Wednesday it has authorised Pfizer and BioNTech's updated COVID-19 vaccine that targets the JN.1 subvariant for use in infants, children and adults.

UK regulator authorises updated Pfizer-BioNTech COVID shot targeting JN.1 strain
Business|Economy|News

U.S. new light vehicle sales to rise about 1% in July, report says

U.S. new light vehicle sales are expected to rise about 1% from a year earlier, after a crucial dealer software outage last month likely deferred sales to July, automotive data provider S&

U.S. new light vehicle sales to rise about 1% in July, report says
Business|Finance|Health

Bausch Health denies report of considering bankruptcy filing

Bausch Health said on Wednesday it was not considering a bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding of any kind and has not been involved in related discussions with its creditors.

Americas|News|Political

Panama says flights operating normally after Venezuela plane was blocked

Authorities from Venezuela and Panama on Friday said normal air travel had resumed between the countries after Panama had earlier

Panama says flights operating normally after Venezuela plane was blocked
News|Political

CIA chief to meet Israeli, Qatari and Egyptian officials for Gaza talks, source says

CIA Director William Burns will meet this weekend in Rome with his Israeli and Egyptian counterparts and Qatar's prime minister for talks on a Gaza ceasefire and the release of hostages by

CIA chief to meet Israeli, Qatari and Egyptian officials for Gaza talks, source says
Business|Economy|Finance

Four UK high street banks broke retail competition rules, watchdog says

Four high street banks, HSBC, Lloyds, TSB and Allied Irish Bank (AIB), broke Britain's competition rules, the Competition and Markets Authority said in a statement on Thursday.

Four UK high street banks broke retail competition rules, watchdog says
Business|Finance|Technology

Insured losses from CrowdStrike outage could reach $1.5 billion, CyberCube says

Global insured losses from last week's massive IT outage are likely to range from $400 million to $1.5 billion, cyber analytics firm CyberCube said on Thursday.

Insured losses from CrowdStrike outage could reach $1.5 billion, CyberCube says

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