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Business|Economy

German insurers' body cuts growth outlook for 2024 premium income

German insurers expect to see a lower increase in premium income this year, the German Insurance Association (GDV) said on Monday, as the life insurance business struggles with a

German insurers' body cuts growth outlook for 2024 premium income
Entertainment|Sports

Olympics-U.S. hope for more beach volleyball medals under Eiffel Tower

Beach volleyball has had some iconic venues at the Olympics but nothing will probably beat the foot of the Eiffel Tower, where the United States will look to extend their

Olympics-U.S. hope for more beach volleyball medals under Eiffel Tower
News|Political|World

Gaza destruction likely helped push Hamas to soften cease-fire demands, several officials say

Several officials in the Middle East and the U.S. believe the level of devastation in the Gaza Strip caused by a nine-month Israeli offensive likely has helped push Hamas to soften its demands for a cease-fire agreement

Gaza destruction likely helped push Hamas to soften cease-fire demands, several officials say
Environment|News

Indonesian landslide triggered by heavy rain leaves 11 dead and dozens missing at illegal gold mine

A landslide triggered by torrential rains has crashed onto an unauthorized gold mining operation on Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, killing at least 11 people

Indonesian landslide triggered by heavy rain leaves 11 dead and dozens missing at illegal gold mine
News|Political

Japan says keen to deepen security ties with Philippines, US, Australia

Japan is keen to deepen security ties with the Philippines, the United States and Australia under trilateral and quadrilateral arrangements, its defence minister said on Monday.

Japan says keen to deepen security ties with Philippines, US, Australia
Business|Economy

Bank of Japan signals progress in wage, price hikes

The Bank of Japan said wage hikes were broadening across the economy due to tight labour market conditions, signalling its confidence the country was making progress

Bank of Japan signals progress in wage, price hikes
Business|Entertainment

Paramount to continue job cuts until Skydance deal closes, memo says

Paramount Global will continue reducing the size of its workforce until its merger with Skydance Media closes, the company's co-CEOs said in a memo seen by Reuters on Sunday, hours after

Paramount to continue job cuts until Skydance deal closes, memo says
Health|News|Political

South Korea to withdraw plan to suspend licenses of striking doctors to resolve medical impasse

South Korea says it’ll withdraw its earlier plan to suspend licenses of striking doctors to resolve the country’s long medical impasse

South Korea to withdraw plan to suspend licenses of striking doctors to resolve medical impasse
Environment|News

Heavy rains in India's Mumbai impact transport, shut schools

Heavy rains flooded roads and railway lines on Monday in India's financial capital Mumbai, disrupting flights and forcing the closure of schools

Heavy rains in India's Mumbai impact transport, shut schools
Business|Economy

US, Australia commit to better Pacific banking as China influence grows

U.S. and Australian officials said on Monday they were committed to improving financial connectivity in the Pacific, as lenders and policymakers

US, Australia commit to better Pacific banking as China influence grows
Environment|News

Tourists still flock to Death Valley amid searing US heat wave blamed for several deaths

Hundreds of Europeans touring the American West and adventurers from around the U.S. are still being drawn to Death Valley National Park, even though the desolate region known as one of the Earth’s hottest places is being punished by a dangerous heat wave blamed for a motorcyclist’s death over the weekend

Tourists still flock to Death Valley amid searing US heat wave blamed for several deaths
Economy|Food

Philippines wants to boost rice cooperation with Vietnam to ensure food security

The Philippines wants to boost cooperation on rice with Vietnam to ensure its food security, Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said during a visit to Vietnam over

Philippines wants to boost rice cooperation with Vietnam to ensure food security
Business|News

Boeing to plead guilty to fraud in US probe of fatal 737 MAX crashes

Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to a criminal fraud conspiracy charge and pay a fine of $243.6 million to resolve

Boeing to plead guilty to fraud in US probe of fatal 737 MAX crashes
News|Political

France faces coalition puzzle after left-wing surge in election

The French left said it wanted to run the government but conceded on Monday that talks would be tough and take time, after Sunday's election

France faces coalition puzzle after left-wing surge in election
Opinion|Political

Republicans move at Trump's behest to change how they will oppose abortion

The Republican National Committee’s platform committee is adopting a policy document that reflects former President Donald Trump’s position — opposing a federal abortion ban and ceding limits to the states

Republicans move at Trump's behest to change how they will oppose abortion
News|Political

Americans are split over whether Trump should face prison in the hush money case, AP-NORC poll finds

Americans are about evenly split on whether former President Donald Trump should face prison time for his recent felony conviction on hush money charges, according to a new poll from the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research

Americans are split over whether Trump should face prison in the hush money case, AP-NORC poll finds
News|Opinion|Political

Biden gets support from key lawmakers as he tells Democrats he won't step aside after debate

President Joe Biden is standing firm against calls for him to drop his reelection candidacy and calling for an end to the intraparty drama that has torn apart Democrats since his dismal debate performance

Biden gets support from key lawmakers as he tells Democrats he won't step aside after debate
Entertainment|News

Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter case has been dismissed. Here's key things to know

A judge's ruling Friday abruptly ended the involuntary manslaughter case against actor Alec Baldwin

Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter case has been dismissed. Here's key things to know
Entertainment|News

Judge decides Alec Baldwin's role as co-producer not relevant to trial over fatal 2021 set shooting

A New Mexico judge has decided that actor Alec Baldwin’s role as co-producer isn’t relevant to the involuntary manslaughter trial over a fatal shooting on the set of the Western film “Rust.”

Judge decides Alec Baldwin's role as co-producer not relevant to trial over fatal 2021 set shooting
Business|Economy

China's central bank tweaks liquidity operations amid strong bond demand

China's central bank said on Monday it would start conducting temporary bond repurchase agreements or reverse repos to make open market operations more efficient and keep

China's central bank tweaks liquidity operations amid strong bond demand
News|Political|World

China's Xi calls on world powers to help Russia and Ukraine resume direct dialogue

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on world powers to help Russia and Ukraine resume direct dialogue during a meeting with Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán

China's Xi calls on world powers to help Russia and Ukraine resume direct dialogue
Environment|News|Science

2024 could be world's hottest year as June breaks records

Last month was the hottest June on record, the EU's climate change monitoring service said on Monday, continuing a streak of exceptional

2024 could be world's hottest year as June breaks records
Sports

MLB roundup: Marlins stun White Sox with walk-off HR

Down to their last strike, the host Miami Marlins picked up a 7-4 walk-off win over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday afternoon when Jake Burger slugged a three-run homer against his former team.

MLB roundup: Marlins stun White Sox with walk-off HR
News|Political

Tokyo Gov. Koike wins a third four-year term as head of Japan's influential capital

Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike has easily won reelection to a third four-year term as head of Japan’s influential capital

Tokyo Gov. Koike wins a third four-year term as head of Japan's influential capital
Sports

Bronny James scratched from Lakers' 2nd California Classic game because of swelling in left knee

Bronny James was scratched from the Los Angeles Lakers’ second California Classic game Sunday because of a swelling in his left knee, a day after scoring four points in his NBA Summer League debut

Bronny James scratched from Lakers' 2nd California Classic game because of swelling in left knee

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