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The Wall Street Journal - World
The U.K. government dropped plans by its predecessor for a retail sale of its remaining stake in NatWest, the bank it rescued during the 2008-09 financial crisis.
The U.K. government dropped plans by its predecessor for a retail sale of its remaining stake in NatWest, the bank it rescued during the 2008-09 financial crisis.19 hr ago -
The Guardian - World
Rafael Nadal ‘at peace’ if Olympic defeat to Djokovic is his Paris singles farewell
Top seed defeats his old rival 6-1, 6-4 in second round Djokovic into third round chasing a first Olympic title For the best part of two decades, Rafael Nadal has dominated the courts of Roland Garros like no tennis player has at any other ...8 hr ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Winds create obstacles for firefighters as wildfires rage in West
After nearly a week of battling towering flames, the Park Fire in California is raging with minimal containment. The biggest obstacles crews are facing are the winds that keep spreading flames and the hard-to-reach dry fuel piled up on the forest ...10 hr ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
U.K. Government Cancels Retail Sale of Its 20% NatWest Stake
The government bailed out the lender during the financial crisis and has been trimming down as part of a plan to return it to private ownership in the coming years.7 hr ago - United Kingdom -
NBC News - Politics
JD Vance goes West as his VP campaign looks to find its footing
After a bumpy rollout, Sen. JD Vance, Trump's running mate is expected to assert himself as "the policy attack dog on Kamala Harris," a source close to the campaign said.8 hr ago -
Financial Times - World
What to do about the central bank diary clash
Reverse reserve reservation reservations18 hr ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Traders are focused on a central bank this week. But it may not be the Fed.
Three of the world’s most significant central banks this week will deliver monetary policy updates in the space of about 32 hours.10 hr ago -
Financial Times - Business
Banks want to tap into Asian wealth — StanChart is doing it
In the coming quarters, sticking to cost reduction plans will be key to keeping earnings strong12 hr ago -
The Guardian - World
US supreme court reform is now on the table. The election stakes just got higher | Laurence Tribe and Dennis Aftergut
Americans are desperate for the top court to be reformed. Kamala Harris could deliver change if she wins. We already knew the monumental stakes in this election: prosecutor v felon, the rule of law v the rule of raw power; democracy v ...5 hr ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Dodgers trade for Amed Rosario again: NL West superteam agree to Rays deal to help injured roster
The Dodgers also acquired Rosario at the 2023 trade deadline23 hr ago - MLB -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Brazil's Central Bank Expected to Hold, Might Point to Hike
Brazil’s central bank is expected to keep interest rates unchanged Wednesday, extending June’s pause on monetary easing as inflation expectations remain above target.7 hr ago -
CNBC - Business
Asia-Pacific markets slide as the Bank of Japan begins two-day meeting
Economists expect the BOJ to raise rates to 0.1%, up from its current range of 0% to 0.1%, according to a Reuters poll.23 hr ago - Japan -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Raiffeisen Bank Beats Profit Views as Russia Exit Progresses
Raiffeisen Bank posted better-than-expected second-quarter profits and said it was making progress on its exit from Russia.17 hr ago - Russia -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Wednesday's Other Central Bank Meeting Might Be the One to Watch
The Bank of Japan will announce an interest-rate decision on the same day as the Fed, with big consequences.14 hr ago -
CNBC - Business
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway sells Bank of America for a ninth straight day
Over the past nine trading sessions, Berkshire has cut its BofA stake by 71.2 million shares with just more than $3 billion of sales.7 hr ago -
Financial Times - World
US regulators seek to limit asset managers’ sway over big banks
Investment groups are alarmed by efforts to curb their influence on governance and strategy at American lenders3 hr ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Venezuelans Protest Government's Claim of Election Victory
The U.S., European Union and Latin American nations have pressured the Venezuelan government to address widespread accusations of fraud.23 hr ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Reeves and Hunt's claims about shortfalls checked
The chancellor and shadow chancellor made a series of claims the morning after Rachel Reeves blamed the Conservatives for a funding shortfall.3 hr ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Ireland's Wiffen claims gold with 'phenomenal swim'
Watch as Daniel Wiffen wins Ireland's second ever swimming gold with a "phenomenal swim" in the men's 800m freestyle final at the Paris Olympics.4 hr ago -
CNBC - Business
Bitcoin reverses lower as investors digest Trump crypto comments and look ahead to central bank meetings
Bitcoin slipped to begin the final week of July following Trump's big Nashville speech and ahead of the Fed meeting.3 hr ago - Crypto -
CNBC - Business
Japan's central bank starts its monetary policy meeting today. Here's what's in focus
Traders will be on the lookout for moves in two areas, namely, the bank's benchmark interest rates and its bond buying programme23 hr ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The WSJ Dollar Index Falls
The WSJ Dollar Index slipped amid expectations that the Fed will cut rates in September.1 hr ago -
CNBC - Business
Lost in the market's sharp rotation out of tech stocks is a really bullish call on major banks
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.5 hr ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Venezuela's Maduro declared winner in election, but opposition claims landslide victory
Venezuela election officials announced authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro received 51% of the vote. However, opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, who was banned by Maduro's government from running for president earlier this year, says ...9 hr ago -
The Guardian - World
‘It’s always going to be me’: Noah Lyles defends fastest man in world claim
Comments at opening ceremony drew pushback American aiming to capture first Olympic gold Day-by-day guide | Live schedule , medal table , results Noah Lyles wants to transcend sprinting . And he’s entered the Paris Olympics exuding ...6 hr ago -
CBS News - Top stories
After Musk claims its banning Trump in searches, Google blames anomalies
Billionaire Elon Musk, who has endorsed former President Donald Trump, claims Google has a "search ban" on Trump.4 hr ago - Google -
The Guardian - World
‘We are longing for change’: Venezuela election sparks pots and pans protest
Pot-banging protests erupt in Caracas after opposition claims chavista leader’s presidential re-election was rigged. Venezuela on a knife-edge as opposition accuses Maduro of rigging election . It was mid-morning in Catia – 12 hours after ...5 hr ago -
The Guardian - World
Ukraine military intelligence claims role in deadly Wagner ambush in Mali
Malian rebels ‘received necessary information’ to kill fighters from Russian military group last week, GUR says. Ukraine’s military intelligence agency has claimed it was involved in an ambush that killed fighters from Russia’s Wagner group in the ...3 hr ago - Ukraine -
The Guardian - World
Sun publisher to be searched over ‘fake security threat’ claims, court hears
NGN accused of claiming Gordon Brown had seen Rebekah Brooks’s emails to justify deleting millions of messages amid phone-hacking investigation. Documents linked to a former News International executive can be searched over claims Rupert Murdoch’s ...3 hr ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Maduro claims victory as thousands protest Venezuela election results
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has claimed victory in the country's election, saying he secured a third term. But thousands have taken to the streets to protest as the opposition says exit polls showed them winning in a landslide. Lilia ...8 min ago -
Financial Times - Business
Hunt questions figures given to MPs over Labour’s claims of £22bn hole
Former chancellor asks why number presented by Rachel Reeves differs markedly from spending estimates provided to parliament15 hr ago -
CNBC - Business
Protests erupt in Venezuela after Maduro claims victory in disputed election result
Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Caracas on Monday to repudiate Maduro's claim of clinching a third six-year term in power.15 hr ago -
The Guardian - World
Olympic gold would be achievement of the year after major pain, claims McIlroy
Golfer chasing glory after 10 years without major win Rory McIlroy defends Team USA absence of DeChambeau The latest medal table | Live schedule | And full results Rory McIlroy has set his sights on Olympic gold as a means to atone for a ...12 hr ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Protesters clash with police in Venezuela as claims election was rigged for Maduro continue
Violent protests are gripping Venezuela over allegations that Sunday's presidential election was stolen by the country's authoritarian leader, Nicolas Maduro. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano has more.8 hr ago -
The Hill - Politics
Trump claims Facebook, Google censored assassination attempt content
Former President Trump criticized Facebook and Google on Tuesday for allegedly restricting content related to his assassination attempt. “Facebook has just admitted that it wrongly censored the Trump ‘attempted assassination photo,’ and got ...7 hr ago - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
Maduro vows crackdown on Venezuela election protests after victory claim
Authoritarian leader vows to squash what he calls ‘violent counter-revolution’ as more than 700 arrests are made. Tens of thousands of anti-government protesters have returned to Venezuela’s streets to decry Nicolás Maduro ’s alleged attempt to ...5 hr ago -
The Guardian - World
Israel claims it killed Hezbollah top commander in south Beirut airstrike
Lebanon foreign minister says attack came as shock after assurances of ‘limited response’ from Israel . Israel has claimed it killed Hezbollah’s top military commander, Fuad Shukur, in an airstrike on a south Beirut suburb launched in retaliation ...1 hr ago - Israel -
BBC News - Top stories
Israel claims it killed senior Hezbollah commander in strike on Beirut
The Israeli military said Fuad Shukr was "eliminated" but local security sources say he was not in the building that was hit.2 hr ago - Israel -
MarketWatch - Business
‘For the record, I trust him 100%’: Should my husband and I add our son to our bank accounts in case something happens to us?
“I am not worried that if we make him a joint owner on our bank accounts that something nefarious would happen.”3 hr ago -
ABC News - World
Normally bustling Venezuelan capital is usually quiet after vote in which both sides claimed victory
The normally bustling Venezuelan capital is unusually quiet a day after the country’s political opposition and its entrenched incumbent both claimed victory in a presidential election7 hr ago