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The Guardian - World
About 90% of people in Gaza displaced since war began, says UN agency
Many have moved more than once, with estimated 1.9m Palestinians relocating since Israel’s invasion, says OCHA. About 90% of the population of the Gaza Strip have been displaced at least once since the war between Israel and Hamas began, according ... -
Financial Times - World
Luxury price rises leave rich asking: is it worth it?
The post-pandemic spending surge appears to be over -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Metal Prices Mixed; Gold Slips Slightly But Base Metals Rise
Base metals prices were higher while gold futures ticked lower but broadly holding ground, supported by rising jobless claims, which weighed on investor belief in a still-hot U.S. labor market, SP Angel said. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Cooler U.S. Job Creation Pushes Gold Back Toward $2,400/Oz
The June jobs report lifted gold futures toward their highest levels in nearly a month. -
ABC News - World
Ahead of Iran's presidential runoff, a floated rise in gasoline prices may spark new protests
Comments suggesting that Iran's reformist presidential candidate could increase government-set gasoline prices have raised fears of a repeat of nationwide protests -
The Guardian - World
UK stocks, sterling, bond prices rise as business calls for ‘fresh start’ under Labour – business live
TUC says Labour has ‘historic opportunity’ to ‘repair and rebuild Britain’ as Goldman Sachs raises UK growth forecasts. Labour wins UK general election as Keir Starmer says: ‘We did it! Change begins now’Housebuilders lead gains on FTSE 100 with ...United Kingdom -
GameSpot - Tech
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance Slashes A Power-Hungry Senator And Its Own Price In New GOG Deal
One of the best action games of the 2010s just got its price slashed almost in half, as you can pick up Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance for just $18 on GOG, until July 11. Like other GOG games, this is a DRM-free version of the classic Platinum ... -
The Guardian - World
At least 89 migrants dead after boat capsizes off Mauritania, state news agency says
Dangerous Atlantic ocean route is gaining popularity because of increased vigilance by authorities in the Mediterranean. Nearly 90 migrants bound for Europe died and dozens more are missing after their boat capsized off the coast of Mauritania ... -
CBS News - Top stories
Biden sits down for first interview since debate, says he will not drop out
President Biden joined ABC News for his first interview since last week's presidential debate. He said that he thinks no one else is more qualified to run and said he would not drop out of the race, despite mounting pressure about his age and ...Joe Biden -
ABC News - World
Anti-settlement watchdog says Israel has approved largest seizure of West Bank land in over three decades
Anti-settlement watchdog says Israel has approved largest seizure of West Bank land in over three decadesIsrael -
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ABC News - World
The Latest | Israel approved largest land seizure in West Bank in decades, watchdog group says
An anti-settlement watchdog says Israel has approved the largest seizure of land in the occupied West Bank in over three decadesIsrael -
ABC News - World
Settlement tracking group says Israel has made largest West Bank land seizure in 3 decades
A settlement tracking group says Israel has approved the largest seizure of land in the occupied West Bank in over three decadesIsrael -
The Guardian - World
Israel has approved ‘largest West Bank land grab in 30 years’, watchdog says
Peace Now says approval of more than 12 sq km is biggest since peace process began in 1993. Israel-Gaza war – live updatesIsrael has approved the largest seizure of land in the occupied West Bank in more than three decades, according to a report ...Israel -
Financial Times - Business
British Airways owner IAG warns airfares must rise to fund carbon cuts
Company’s chief Luis Gallego expects cost implications of switch to cleaner fuel to hit passenger demand -
CNBC - Business
China-built EVs hit with EU tariffs; Nio says it may have to raise prices in Europe
Europe on Thursday confirmed tariff increases on electric vehicles imported from China to the continent with automakers criticizing the move.European Union -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Saudi's Oil Price Cut to Asia Was Less Significant Than Predicted, DNB Says
Saudi Arabia’s price cut for its flagship Arab Light crude it sells to Asian customers was less significant than expected, according to DNB Markets. -
The New York Times - Top stories
New Jersey Is One of America’s Fastest-Warming States, Data Shows
Global warming is hitting the entire Northeast particularly hard, according to figures provided by Climate Central, a nonprofit group. -
ESPN - Sports
'My own pace': Emma Raducanu is gaining momentum at Wimbledon
At Wimbledon this week, Emma Raducanu has already earned her best result since then. -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
The Rise of the ‘Earlymoon’
Many couples are no longer waiting until after their weddings to take a trip. -
ABC News - Top stories
WATCH: Glaciers on Alaskan ice field melting at 'incredibly worrying' pace, study finds
The glaciers on a major Alaskan icefield are melting twice as fast than recorded over a decade ago, with researchers this week saying the rate of ice loss is "incredibly worrying." -
BBC News - Top stories
Japan declares victory in 'war' on floppy disks
The use of the floppy disk, which was still used in some government agencies in Japan, has now been scrapped.Japan -
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The Wall Street Journal - World
Tempted by Japan's Booming Market? Be Like Warren Buffett
American investors who avoided a hit from the slumping yen have done much better.Japan -
The New York Times - Tech
Japan Finally Phases Out Floppy Disks
One of the world’s most technologically advanced nations has held on to some of the most outmoded devices.Japan -
Financial Times - World
Portugal to reintroduce tax breaks for skilled foreigners
Retirees’ incomes will be excluded from perk as Lisbon aims to boost growth with 20% flat rate -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Connecticut Democrats Try to Tax the Wealthy Away
Hartford won’t be satisfied until every last millionaire in the state moves to New Hampshire or Florida. -
The New York Times - Business
Fight Over Seabed Agency Leadership Turns Nasty
An election over the future of a United Nations-affiliated organization could determine whether the Pacific Ocean floor will soon be mined for metals used in electric vehicles. -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Kings a ‘sneak' candidate to sign DeRozan in free agency
The Kings reportedly are a darkhorse candidate to sign coveted free agent DeMar DeRozan. -
The Hill - Politics
ALICE is on the rise in the US
Following last week’s Poor People’s Low-Wage Workers’ Assembly Morale March on Washington D.C., attention has further turned to ALICE. No, it’s not a she, rather it’s an acronym coined by United Way, which stands for: Asset Limited, Income ... -
The Guardian - World
Japan introduces enormous humanoid robot to maintain train lines
The 12-metre high machine has coke bottle eyes and a crude Wall-E-like head, as well as large arms that can be fitted with blades or paint brushes. It resembles an enormous, malevolent robot from 1980s sci-fi but West Japan Railway’s new humanoid ...Japan -
The Hill - Politics
Cost of home ownership highest since 2007: Research
Median-priced, single-family home and condo costs continue to be less affordable than in the past, according to a second quarter analysis released on Wednesday. ATTOM, a firm that curates land, property and real estate data, culled housing ... -
Financial Times - Business
Starmer rules out UK rejoining EU single market in his lifetime
Labour leader’s stance is at odds with the opinion of many of his party’s votersUnited Kingdom -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Israel Is Ordering the Biggest Displacement of Gazans Since October
A fresh Israeli operation in Khan Younis, which the military had said it cleared months ago, shows how the conflict could become a protracted war of attrition.Israel -
Financial Times - World
Election special: Starmer moves into Number 10
The FT’s top political commentators answer listeners’ questions about the general election result -
Financial Times - World
Amid the Trump-Biden chaos, Americans should not forget their history
The indictments against King George in the Declaration of Independence could just as easily be applied to TrumpJoe Biden -
Financial Times - World
French far right lead narrows ahead of Sunday vote, poll shows
Ipsos projects a closer race likely to result in a hung parliament -
Financial Times - World
Who will replace Sunak as Tory leader?
Candidates from both wings of the party jostle for position after electoral defeatUnited Kingdom -
ESPN - Sports
Oregon lands WR Moore, No. 3 overall recruit
Oregon landed a Fourth of July recruiting win with a commitment from five-star wide receiver Dakorien Moore on Thursday night.Oregon -
BBC News - Top stories
Israel settlements drive heightens Palestinian land angst
The settlements are spreading on land Palestinians want for a future independent state.Israel