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Financial Times - World
US intervened in Congo mine sale to Chinese arms group
US officials encouraged state miner Gécamines to review sale to a subsidiary of Chinese defence company Norinco -
ABC News - World
A militia attack on a Congo gold mine kills 6 Chinese miners and 2 Congolese soldiers
A militia attack on a gold mine in northeastern Congo has killed six Chinese miners and two Congolese soldiers, the latest attack as violence worsens in the resource-rich region -
The Guardian - World
‘We do the job just as well as men’: Ukrainian women take on coal mining
Women are moving into traditionally male jobs as the call-up of men to the war drives labour shortages. Standing in front of a Soviet-era industrial elevator, ready to descend 2,000ft for a gruelling six-hour shift at a coalmine in eastern ...Ukraine -
BBC News - Top stories
Raducanu dismantles Sakkari to reach Wimbledon last 16
Emma Raducanu makes a strong statement of intent by beating Greek ninth seed Maria Sakkari to reach the Wimbledon fourth round. -
The New York Times - Top stories
The British Election
While electorates in other countries are shifting to the right, British voters are expected to elect a party on the center-left. -
The Guardian - World
Should cuddling koalas be legal? Here’s why there’s a push to ban it in Queensland
Scores of famous faces have been snapped holding koalas in Australia over the years but the practice is falling out of favour. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news ... -
The Guardian - World
The Copenhagen of Queensland? Why this conservative city is making a bold cycling move
In Toowoomba, the car has long been king. Now, there’s a push to make it more bike friendly. Toowoomba councillor Carol Taylor admits the active and public transport committee on which she sits has its work cut out.. “Toowoomba’s one of the most ... -
MarketWatch - Business
Roche to halt lung-cancer drug trial after disappointing data
Roche Holding said it plans to halt a mid- and late-stage clinical study for a combination of drugs to treat lung cancer after it failed to meet the trial’s primary efficacy goals. -
CBS News - Top stories
Trump asks judge to halt documents case after Supreme Court ruling
Former President Donald Trump and his legal team asked the federal judge overseeing the case involving his handling of sensitive documents to pause proceedings.Donald Trump -
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The Wall Street Journal - World
Wages Are Rising at Small Firms, But Employment Isn't
The latest NFIB report finds a cooling labor market. -
Inc. - Business
AI Firms Seek Multibillion-Dollar Valuations
A pair of artificial intelligence firms are currently raising funds. Runway seeks $4 billion valuation, and Magic nets$1.5 billion value as investors make commitments.Artificial Intelligence -
The Hill - Politics
No, there is not a war on America's working class
Let’s stop telling working-class Americans a false narrative of decline. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Ardian Backs Human Resources Firm HR Path in Return Engagement
Multistrategy fund manager Ardian is returning as an investor in HR Path with a commitment of as much as €250 million, or about $268.5 million, to help the human resources consulting firm accelerate its international expansion. -
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Water firms could be sued over sewage after ruling
Owners of adjacent waterways or even members of the public could now bring action over sewage pollution. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Olaf Rove's American Dream
My great grandfather came from Norway with nothing. The land of freedom and opportunity gave him a new life. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
American 'Idiot' Swims the Seine
Adventurer dips where French politicians fear to float. -
BBC News - Top stories
Israel tells Gaza ceasefire negotiators to resume work
The US president welcomes the decision, which came after Hamas reportedly dropped a key demand.Israel -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Biden and Democrats Have Truly Worked to 'Beat Medicare'
He wanted to ‘sunset’ Medicare while a senator, and his party has long desired to kill it with a single-payer system.Joe Biden -
CBS News - Top stories
Firefighters working to contain Thompson Fire in Northern California
The Thompson Fire burning in Northern California is only 7% contained as of Thursday afternoon as firefighters try to get a handle on the blaze. CBS News' Elise Preston reports from Oroville. Then, meteorologist Jessica Burch joins with the latest ...California -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Why the Walmart Model Doesn't Work in Healthcare
Retailers such as Walmart and Walgreens are pulling away from the doctor’s office. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Inside the Dangerous Work of Defending Ukraine's Skies
Behind Ukraine’s air-defense systems are men and women who often make split-second decisions that can save scores of lives.Ukraine -
BBC News - Top stories
Murrays and all-British battles headline Wimbledon day four
Andy Murray begins his Wimbledon farewell on Thursday as he teams up with brother Jamie in the men's doubles, while there are two all-British battles in the singles. -
BBC News - Top stories
British teenager Bearman joins Haas for 2025
Oliver Bearman will become the fourth British driver on the Formula 1 grid next season after signing to race for the US-based Haas team. -
NBC News - Politics
Labour Party appears to win in landslide in British elections
Exit polls from today's parliamentary elections in Britain suggest a landslide victory for the Labour Party over the Conservative Party. The results mean that Britain will get a new prime minister. NBC News' Raf Sanchez reports. -
BBC News - Top stories
Norris tops British Grand Prix first practice
McLaren’s Lando Norris sets the pace in first practice at the British Grand Prix. -
ESPN - Sports
Gauff stops British qualifier Kartal at Wimbledon
Second-seeded Coco Gauff ended the dream run of British qualifier Sonay Kartal as the American marched into the fourth round of Wimbledon with a 6-4, 6-0 victory on Friday. -
The Hill - Politics
Younger Americans less likely to believe American dream still possible: Pew
Story at a glance Nearly 60 percent of U.S. adults below age 50 believe the American dream is dead, according to a new Pew Research Center survey. The poll found that more specifically, 57 percent of adults between the ages of 30 and 49 think the ... -
The New York Times - Top stories
Your Religious Values Are Not American Values
Christian nationalists aim to impose their beliefs on others. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Zen and the Great American Driving Range
Touring the country and rebalancing the self—one golf ball at a time. -
CNBC - Business
Oil prices hold firm as large draw on U.S. crude, gasoline inventories signal uptick in demand
Gasoline prices are averaging $3.51 per gallon ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, up about 2 cents from last week. -
CNBC - Business
Wall Street firm gets it right with Best Buy call, plus Eli Lilly shares move up
The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET. -
CNBC - Business
Hong Kong's IPO market is finally starting to turn around, consulting firm EY says
The market for initial public offerings in Hong Kong is set to improve significantly over the next five years, said George Chan, global IPO leader at EY. -
MarketWatch - Business
Continental AG shares jump 10% as German firm predicts boost from China
Continental AG told analysts that it expects to achieve higher margins in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the first quarter of the yearChina -
BBC News - Top stories
Biden says he 'screwed up' debate but vows to stay in election
Speculation is swirling around whether the president will continue his re-election bid after last week's disastrous debate.Joe Biden -
ABC News - Health
As temperatures soar, judge tells Louisiana to help protect prisoners working in fields
A federal judge has ordered Louisiana to take steps to protect the health and safety of incarcerated workers toiling in the fields of a former slave plantation -
The Guardian - World
Does Australia need a sugar tax to tackle diabetes, and how would it work?
A parliamentary report says sugary drinks should be taxed to help stop the spread of obesity. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastEvery five minutes an ... -
The Guardian - World
Work on synthetic human embryos to get code of practice in UK
Code will remove grey area around stem cell-based technology and ensure responsible research, say scientists. Biological models of human embryos that can develop heartbeats, spinal cords and other distinctive features will be governed by a code of ... -
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The Guardian - World
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of grooming and coercing woman into sex work
Rapper denies allegations in eighth such lawsuit in recent months, with lawyer saying Combs has ‘never sexually assaulted or sex trafficked anyone’. The rapper and business mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing another sexual assault lawsuit, the ...