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The Wall Street Journal - World
Oil Prices Rise as Traders Continue to Bet on Market Tightening
Oil prices rose as expectations for a tighter market continued to pull in speculative money, with the latest trader data showing the net long increased over the last week, ING said. -
ABC News - World
Mauritania's President Ould Ghazouani seeks reelection amid regional security crisis
Mauritania’s President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani — who is seeking a second term in office in a vote on Saturday — is promising more economic growth and social programs to eradicate poverty and prevent extremism in the vast West African desert nation, ... -
The Hill - Politics
US assault ship sent to eastern Mediterranean amid Israel-Hezbollah tensions
The Pentagon has sent the Navy amphibious assault ship USS Wasp with Marines aboard to the eastern Mediterranean amid rising tensions between Hezbollah and Israel along Lebanon’s border, U.S. European Command confirmed Friday. The Wasp and the ...Israel -
The Guardian - World
‘We need calm’: New Caledonia prepares for France elections as tensions simmer
Both pro-independence and pro-France voters are unhappy with the status quo after deadly riots. The unusually long queues to register a proxy vote in New Caledonia suggests turnout will be significantly higher than normal for this weekend’s French ... -
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ABC News - World
A French community honors a teen killed by police. Political and racial tensions are the backdrop
The mother of a French teenager with North African origins killed by police is holding a silent march to mark one year since his death -
Financial Times - World
Investors shy away from China’s ‘Taiwan Town’ as tensions rise
Chinese province closest to Taiwan seeks greater ties, but business has grown wary amid geopolitical and economic concernsChina -
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BBC News - Top stories
Tensions erupt as France's parties struggle against far right
National Rally's rivals aim to prevent it from winning an absolute majority in the National Assembly. -
ABC News - World
Turkey mediates between Somalia and Ethiopia to ease diplomatic tensions
Turkey says it has mediated talks between Somalia and Ethiopia to ease diplomatic tensions between the east African neighborsTurkey -
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ABC News - World
Polls close in Iran presidential election held after hard-liner's death and as Mideast tensions rise
Iranians have voted in a snap election to replace the late hard-line President Ebrahim RaisiIran -
NBC News - Top stories
Israeli war’s latest phase may reckon with tension between dismantling Hamas and rescuing hostages
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had signaled a hift in the way Israel wages its war in the Gaza Strip: a new and less intense “phase” in the fighting.Israel -
CBS News - Politics
Biden, Trump ready for high-stakes presidential debate
Thursday's debate between President Biden and former President Donald Trump will be their first meeting since they faced off on the debate stage in October 2020, just days before Mr. Biden defeated Trump in the 2020 election. Nancy Cordes has more.Joe Biden -
CBS News - Entertainment
RAYE reflects on her career highs and lows
Despite early setbacks including a shelved debut album, RAYE'S determination and talent have led her on a journey from obscurity to stardom. -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Team USA Says Air-Conditioners Are a ‘High-Performance Decision’
A spokesman for Team U.S.A. said continuity is key despite the goal of Paris being the “greenest” Olympics. Other countries are planning similar measures. -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
High Jewelry Shines During Paris Couture Week
Hermès embraced color, Piaget went for texture and Boucheron used technology to capture ocean waves. -
ESPN - Sports
Lakers' Russell to opt in, high on Redick's arrival
Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell says he intends to exercise his $18.7 million player option and sees himself "thriving" under new coach JJ Redick. -
The New York Times - Top stories
France’s High-Stakes Elections Attract Strong Voter Turnout: What to Watch
Participation was unusually strong as voters headed to the polls for a parliamentary election that could put the country on a new course. Here’s what to watch for. -
CBS News - Top stories
France's far right takes lead in first round of high-stakes elections
Many French voters are frustrated about inflation and other economic concerns, as well as President Emmanuel Macron's leadership. -
BBC News - Top stories
High mortgage rates pricing out buyers, says Nationwide
The building society's comments come as it says house prices rose by 0.2% in June.Mortgage -
The New York Times - Business
Pay for Lawyers is So High People Are Comparing It to the N.B.A.
Enormous pay packages are popping up for top lawyers, especially those favored by well-heeled private equity clients. -
Inc. - Business
U.S. Chamber: Small-Business Confidence Climbs to Post-Pandemic High for Entrepreneurs
Despite ongoing concerns with inflation, entrepreneurs' revenue projections are finally starting to outweigh their anxiety about the broader economy, according to a recent survey. -
The New York Times - Top stories
I’m Hearing High Anxiety From Democrats Over Biden’s Debate Performance
Some are calling it a disaster.Joe Biden -
CBS News - Entertainment
Singer-songwriter RAYE reflects on the highs and lows through her music career
Singer-songwriter RAYE won an historic six trophies at the BRIT Awards earlier this year. But it didn't come without hardships. She discusses her sobriety, faith and breakthrough moment with "CBS Mornings." -
CNBC - Business
'Alarmingly high': E.coli levels discovered in River Thames ahead of famous regatta
Harmful E.coli bacteria has been discovered in the U.K.'s River Thames just days before elite rowers are due to compete for the international Henley Regatta. -
BBC News - Top stories
Major UK high street banks say payment issues fixed
Several people have told the BBC they are still facing issues, with some saying they have little cash left.United Kingdom -
The Hill - Politics
Massie mourns death of wife, his 'high school sweetheart'
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) announced the death of Rhonda Massie, his wife of more than 35 years, on Friday morning. “Yesterday my high school sweetheart, the love of my life for over 35 years, the loving mother of our 4 children, the smartest ... -
MarketWatch - Business
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