Venezuela presidential candidates hold final rallies ahead of election
The incumbent President Nicolas Maduro and main contender Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia have wrapped up their…
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France’s high-speed rail network hit by arson attacks, canceling trains ahead of Olympics
SNCF said in a statement its network had experienced severall concurrent attacks on Thursday night,…
Mexican drug lord ‘El Mayo’ Zambada and son of ‘El Chapo’ arrested in Texas
In a major blow to the Sinaloa cartel, Ismael Zambada Garcia and Joaquin Guzman were…
European stocks head for mixed open as selloff eases; U.S. inflation data due
European markets are heading for a mixed open Friday as the global selloff seen this…
Dhaka’s rickshaw pullers turn life-savers during Bangladesh quota protests
Risking bullets, they stepped out of their homes to save their livelihoods. They ended up…
Want to avoid giving your kid a smartphone? Mental health experts say you’re not alone — and have 5 tips
It’s hard to avoid giving your child a smartphone in this new digital age but…
Apple’s no longer among top 5 smartphone vendors in China as domestic brands dominate market
Apple’s smartphone market share in China declined 2% in the second quarter as it faces…
Airlines roll out business seat upgrades at Farnborough Airshow as demand for lucrative cabin class set to rise
Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines showcased new business class products at the event.
U.S. Secretary of Commerce talks domestic chip production: ‘There’s no place to be reckless here or play politics’
In a Thursday interview with CNBC’s Jim Cramer, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo stressed…
Exhausted at work, she spent four months in France and Spain on a $6,800 budget
Rowena Hennigan took a self-funded sabbatical from work to rest and reset, spending four months…
Journalists at Australian newspapers go on strike on eve of Olympics
Editorial staff vote to walk off the job after rejecting annual pay increase of between…
Here’s how much it can cost a family of four to live across 10 major Asian cities
Here’s approximately how much a family of four will pay for cost of living in…
Rich Chinese travelers are flocking to Tokyo to take advantage of the weak yen
LVMH, Kering and Burberry all noted an uptick in sales from travelers to Japan, despite…
Harris says she won’t be ‘silent’ on Gaza suffering after Netanyahu meeting
De facto presidential nominee draws attention to Palestinians’ plight as she walks fine line on…
How Visa employed artificial intelligence to check $40 billion in fraud as scammers also take to AI
The payments giant said it prevented $40 billion worth of fraudulent transactions from October 2022…
Samsung hints at new products as it bets on AI to drive upgrades to its latest foldable phones
Samsung Electronics’ mobile boss TM Roh discussed Galaxy AI and software strategy, while hinting at…
Kamala Harris debuts official TikTok account as presidential campaign picks up
Kamala Harris debuted an official TikTok account on Thursday, underscoring the social broadcasting app’s importance…
Asia-Pacific markets set for mixed open after sell-off; Tokyo and U.S. inflation data in focus
Inflation in Japan’s capital city of Tokyo is widely considered a leading indicator of price…
Harris says ‘it is time for this war to end,’ affirms ‘unwavering’ support for Israel
Harris’ remarks followed a meeting she held with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington…
What issues do Trump and Harris want to fight the election on?
US presidential candidates attack each other in first major speeches since Biden dropped out of…
