Today: September 21, 2024
Today: September 21, 2024

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Economy

Dollar weakness supports pound and euro, elections in focus

The pound and the euro gained against the dollar on Thursday after weak U.S. economic data sent the greenback lower the previous day, as voting

Dollar weakness supports pound and euro, elections in focus
Environment|Health

Not politics, not interest rates: India's surging economy at risk from water

In the Vivekananda Camp slum, adjacent to the U.S. embassy in New Delhi, communal taps supply brackish water for about two hours a day.

Not politics, not interest rates: India's surging economy at risk from water
Business|Economy

Bets mount for US rate cut, UK political shake up

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole.

Bets mount for US rate cut, UK political shake up
Environment|Health|Science

Why people should be especially vigilant about food safety this holiday, according to a doctor

Known as the "silent killer," extreme heat is one of the deadliest weather events. As heatwaves become hotter, longer and more frequent due to the climate crisis, it's important to understand why heat can be so deceptively dangerous for some of us and what warning signs to look out for. CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains.

Why people should be especially vigilant about food safety this holiday, according to a doctor
Environment|Health

India is likely undercounting heat deaths, affecting its response to increasingly harsh heat waves

Months of scorching temperatures sometimes over 50 degrees Celsius (122 Fahrenheit) in parts of India this year left hundreds dead or ill

India is likely undercounting heat deaths, affecting its response to increasingly harsh heat waves
Business|Economy

EU's airline deal demands fuel doubts over further attempts

It took a year of wrangling with the European Commission for Germany's Lufthansa to gain approval to buy 41% of Italy's ITA Airways, and only after it accepted

EU's airline deal demands fuel doubts over further attempts
News|Political|World

India, China foreign ministers agree to work on border issues

India's Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Thursday in Kazakhstan where the two agreed to step up talks to resolve issues

India, China foreign ministers agree to work on border issues
News|Political

Key partner withdraws support from Nepal's government to join new coalition

Nepal’s second largest party withdrew from the government Thursday to join its longtime rival in a new coalition, as pressure builds on the prime minister to resign

Key partner withdraws support from Nepal's government to join new coalition
News|Political|World

Army disarray hobbles Congo's fight with Rwanda-backed rebels, officers say

Soldiers from Democratic Republic of Congo's 223rd Battalion were sent to the lush hillsides near Lake Kivu to repel a rebel advance threatening Goma, the largest

Army disarray hobbles Congo's fight with Rwanda-backed rebels, officers say
Sports

MLB roundup: At age 22, A's starter Joey Estes blanks Angels

Joey Estes pitched a five-hit shutout as the Oakland Athletics made it two in a row over the visiting Los Angeles Angels with a 5-0 victory Wednesday night.

MLB roundup: At age 22, A's starter Joey Estes blanks Angels
Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Political|World

Iranian-born Norwegian man found guilty in 2022 Oslo LGBT+ festival attack, sentenced to 30 years

An Iranian-born Norwegian man has been found guilty of terrorism in a 2022 attack on an LGBTQ+ festival in Oslo and sentenced to 30 years in prison

Iranian-born Norwegian man found guilty in 2022 Oslo LGBT+ festival attack, sentenced to 30 years
News|Political

Romanian ruling coalition agrees parliamentary, presidential election dates

Romania's ruling coalition of leftist Social Democrats and centre-right Liberals has agreed to hold a presidential election on Nov. 24 and Dec. 8, with parliamentary polls in

Romanian ruling coalition agrees parliamentary, presidential election dates
News|Political

Election anxiety curbs Olympic enthusiasm among Parisians ahead of the Summer Games

Just three weeks before the Olympics, the excitement that was building up in the host city is now mingled with anxiety about France’s political future

Election anxiety curbs Olympic enthusiasm among Parisians ahead of the Summer Games
News|Political

The suspect in the attempted assassination of Slovakia's prime minister now faces terror charges

Slovakia’s prosecutor general says the suspect in the attempted assassination on populist Prime Minister Robert Fico is now facing terror charges

The suspect in the attempted assassination of Slovakia's prime minister now faces terror charges
News|Political|World

Israel weighs Hamas' latest response to Gaza cease-fire proposal as diplomatic efforts are revived

Israel’s Cabinet is set to convene to discuss Hamas’ latest response to a U.S.-backed proposal for a phased cease-fire in Gaza

Israel weighs Hamas' latest response to Gaza cease-fire proposal as diplomatic efforts are revived
Entertainment|Travel

With Taylor Swift heading to Germany, one city has taken her name — at least for a few weeks

The Swifties are about to take over the German city formerly known as Gelsenkirchen, where American superstar Taylor Swift is set to give three Eras Tour concerts later this month

With Taylor Swift heading to Germany, one city has taken her name — at least for a few weeks
Business|Economy|News

Ethiopia to get $10.5 billion if IMF, World Bank talks succeed, PM says

Ethiopia will receive $10.5 billion in support over the coming years if long-running negotiations with the International Monetary Fund and World Bank are

Ethiopia to get $10.5 billion if IMF, World Bank talks succeed, PM says
Business|News|Political

Milan prosecutors seek second trial for Italy tourism minister

Milan prosecutors on Thursday requested a second trial of Italian Tourism Minister Daniela Santanche, accusing her of false accounting at a publishing group she used to own.

Milan prosecutors seek second trial for Italy tourism minister
News|Political

Trump presidency would cause spike in US bond yields, says Edmond de Rothschild investment boss

A win for Donald Trump in the U.S. presidential election in November would herald a spike in long-term U.S.

Trump presidency would cause spike in US bond yields, says Edmond de Rothschild investment boss
News|Political

What to know about Venezuela's election as Maduro faces the toughest race of his decade in power

For the first time in decades, Venezuela’s self-described socialist government is facing a serious electoral challenge in a presidential election set for July 28

What to know about Venezuela's election as Maduro faces the toughest race of his decade in power
Business|Economy|Political

Labour win brings few hopes or fears to London's financial district

Labour's landslide election win shows few signs of unsettling London's financial heartland after the party's lengthy pro-business overtures, though

Labour win brings few hopes or fears to London's financial district
News|Political

Venezuelan opposition's Lopez hopeful of democratic transition at July vote

Opposition politician Leopoldo Lopez said he was optimistic millions of Venezuelan voters would spark a democratic transition when they cast their

Venezuelan opposition's Lopez hopeful of democratic transition at July vote
Economy|News|Technology

Europe is slapping tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles — for now. Here's what to know

The European Union is moving to sharply increase customs duties on electric vehicles made in China

Europe is slapping tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles — for now. Here's what to know
News|Political

Rights watchdog urges Argentina to respect freedom to protest

The Americas' top human rights agency on Thursday urged Argentine authorities to respect people's freedom of assembly, after reports that police used excessive force

Rights watchdog urges Argentina to respect freedom to protest
News|Political|World

Israeli government official says delegation sent to negotiate hostage deal with Hamas

An Israeli government official said on Thursday that a delegation has been sent to negotiate a hostage release deal with Hamas.

Israeli government official says delegation sent to negotiate hostage deal with Hamas

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