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Head of Germany's conservatives rules out coalition with far right

The leader of Germany's opposition conservatives, who are topping nationwide polls ahead of elections next year, ruled out his party forming a coalition with the far-

Head of Germany's conservatives rules out coalition with far right
News|Political

Renowned Nazi hunter in France advises Jews to choose far right over far left in elections

France’s renowned Nazi hunter Serge Klarsfeld is advising voters in Sunday’s parliamentary elections that if they’re faced with a duel between Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally and a far-left competitor, they should choose the far right

Renowned Nazi hunter in France advises Jews to choose far right over far left in elections
Economy|News|Political

German budget committee clears over 6 billion euros of defence purchases, say sources

Germany's budget committee approved the purchase of tanks, ammunition and air defence systems worth more than 6 billion euros ($6.48 billion) on Wednesday, sources

German budget committee clears over 6 billion euros of defence purchases, say sources
Sports

Soccer-Golden boots and title chances - Euro 2024 in numbers

With eight teams left in the tournament the numbers around Euro 2024 are becoming clearer, with Spain, England and France all considered likely winners and a race

Soccer-Golden boots and title chances - Euro 2024 in numbers
Business|Economy|News|World

Turkmenistan and Iran sign deal to supply gas to Iraq. Iran will build pipeline to aid delivery

Turkmenistan and Iran have signed a contract for the delivery of 10 billion cubic meters a year of Turkmen gas that Iran will then ship to Iraq

Turkmenistan and Iran sign deal to supply gas to Iraq. Iran will build pipeline to aid delivery
Business|Economy

Hapag-Lloyd CEO sees solid shipping demand driving up freight rates

Solid container shipping demand has driven up freight rates over the past two months, Hapag-Lloyd chief executive Rolf Habben Jansen said in a call with reporters on

Hapag-Lloyd CEO sees solid shipping demand driving up freight rates
Business|Technology

Jeff Bezos to sell Amazon shares worth about $5 billion after stock hits record high

Amazon founder and executive chair Jeff Bezos is planning to sell almost $5 billion worth of shares in the e-commerce giant, a regulatory filing showed, after its stock hit a record high.

Jeff Bezos to sell Amazon shares worth about $5 billion after stock hits record high
Business|Technology

Meta's Threads hits 175 million users ahead of one-year anniversary

Meta Platforms' newest social media offering Threads has over 175 million monthly active users, CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed on Wednesday, ahead of its

Meta's Threads hits 175 million users ahead of one-year anniversary
Health

Popular weight loss and diabetes drugs linked to increased risk of rare form of blindness

Popular weight loss and diabetes drugs linked to increased risk of rare form of blindness

Popular weight loss and diabetes drugs linked to increased risk of rare form of blindness
News|Political

French far right RN party would not get majority in parliament -Harris Interactive poll

The far-right National Rally (RN) party would not get a majority of seats in the French parliament following the second round of parliament elections on Sunday, according to a Harris

French far right RN party would not get majority in parliament -Harris Interactive poll
Business|Economy|News|Political

Venezuelan opposition gets US court boost in dispute over Citgo-backed bonds

A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday set aside a judge's ruling that bondholders had valid claims against Venezuela's state-run oil company related to its U.S.

Venezuelan opposition gets US court boost in dispute over Citgo-backed bonds
Health|News

Mom says life of paralyzed Fourth of July parade shooting victim is 'shattered' 2 years later

Suburban Chicago mom Keely Roberts counts the days, not years, since a deadly shooting at an Independence Day parade in 2022 injured her and left one of her twin boys paralyzed from the waist down

Mom says life of paralyzed Fourth of July parade shooting victim is 'shattered' 2 years later
News|Political|World

UN says Israel evacuation order 'wiped out' bid to improve Gaza aid

An Israeli military evacuation order covering a third of the Gaza Strip has "wiped out" the United Nations' attempts to improve humanitarian aid

UN says Israel evacuation order 'wiped out' bid to improve Gaza aid
News|Political

Column-US election, uncertainty and slowdown - a heady mix for markets: McGeever

If history is any guide, uncertainty surrounding the U.S. presidential election will rise as the November vote draws closer, which would be an additional

Column-US election, uncertainty and slowdown - a heady mix for markets: McGeever
Business|Economy|Sports

KKR to buy Varsity Brands from Bain Capital for $4.75 billion, sources say

Private equity firm KKR & Co agreed to acquire Varsity Brands, a U.S. maker of sports uniforms and school yearbooks, from buyout firm Bain Capital for about $4.75

KKR to buy Varsity Brands from Bain Capital for $4.75 billion, sources say
Arts|Entertainment

Tony-winning musical 'Suffs' disrupted by chanting protesters with a banner

A performance of the Broadway musical “Suffs” was briefly disrupted Tuesday when protesters unfurled a banner with the slogan “Suffs Is a White Wash” and chants of “Cancel ‘Suffs

Tony-winning musical 'Suffs' disrupted by chanting protesters with a banner
News|Science|Technology

US ends legal fight against Titanic expedition. Battles over future dives are still possible

The U.S. government has officially ended its legal fight against an upcoming dive to the Titanic shipwreck

US ends legal fight against Titanic expedition. Battles over future dives are still possible
Education|Health|News

Youth corrections officer charged with physical abuse of child after injuring 17-year-old girl at school

Youth corrections officer charged with physical abuse of child after injuring 17-year-old girl at school

Youth corrections officer charged with physical abuse of child after injuring 17-year-old girl at school
Sports

Emma Navarro's mental notes help her beat former No. 1 Naomi Osaka at Wimbledon

Emma Navarro has eliminated former No. 1 Naomi Osaka in Wimbledon's third round

Emma Navarro's mental notes help her beat former No. 1 Naomi Osaka at Wimbledon
Health|News

Death under investigation is ‘potentially associated’ with recalled Diamond Shruumz edibles, FDA says

Death under investigation is ‘potentially associated’ with recalled Diamond Shruumz edibles, FDA says

Death under investigation is ‘potentially associated’ with recalled Diamond Shruumz edibles, FDA says
Business|Economy|Education

KKR, Francisco Partners vying to acquire Instructure, sources say

Private equity firms KKR and Francisco Partners are competing to acquire Instructure, a U.S. education software provider with a market value of $3.4 billion, people familiar

KKR, Francisco Partners vying to acquire Instructure, sources say
Science|Technology

EU-backed consortium to develop efficient sensors for satellite navigation

A consortium funded by the European Union said on Thursday it was developing sensors to help satellites navigate with precision and enable drones to fly further for longer.

EU-backed consortium to develop efficient sensors for satellite navigation
News|Political

Fight over retail theft is testing California Democrats' strive to avoid mass incarceration policies

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state leaders have dropped a plan to put a crime-focused measure on the ballot a day after announcing it

Fight over retail theft is testing California Democrats' strive to avoid mass incarceration policies
Sports

Ohtani elected to start at DH in 4th straight All-Star Game, joins Judge as only holdovers

Shohei Ohtani has become the first player elected to start at designated hitter in four straight All-Star Games

Ohtani elected to start at DH in 4th straight All-Star Game, joins Judge as only holdovers
Economy|News

Brent crude trades above $87, sets highest levels since April

Oil prices for Brent crude hit their highest level since April on Thursday, holding above $87 after data the previous day showed a decline in U.S. inventories.

Brent crude trades above $87, sets highest levels since April

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