Russia evacuates thousands from Kursk as Ukrainian forces advance
Ukrainian military says Russia has moved some troops from the occupied south but this is…
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Climate activists protest at four German airports, halting traffic
Interior minister says action was ‘dangerous and stupid’, warns of tougher penalties for airport intruders.
UK woman jailed for ‘blow up mosque’ Facebook post after Southport riots
Julie Sweeney sentenced after pleading guilty to sending communications that ‘threaten death or serious harm’.
Alibaba shares dip 3% in premarket after earnings miss expectations despite cloud acceleration
Alibaba continues to face headwinds in its core e-commerce business amid rising competition and a…
Walmart beats estimates, raises outlook as it sees stable consumer health
Walmart beat quarterly earnings and revenue estimates and hiked its full-year guidance.
English Premier League 2024/25: Match schedule, start times, teams, format
When does the Premier League start and who are the favourites? Who are the new…
‘Big shock’: Thailand faces political upheaval as PM removed from office
Thailand’s constitutional court made its second bombshell ruling in a week as it ousted Prime…
Israel approves new illegal settlement on UNESCO site near Bethlehem
The Nahal Heletz settlement shrinks Palestinian land and poses ‘imminent threat’ to a World Heritage…
Barclays planned to withdraw from Israeli bond auctions: Report
UK bank wanted to quell criticism over involvement with defence firms supplying Israeli military.
‘Reclaim the night’: Thousands rally in India after doctor’s rape, murder
Protesters across India are demanding more safety for women after a trainee doctor’s body was…
A candidate cull ahead of Tunisia’s presidential election
Most prospective candidates saw their names ruled out, with many finding themselves in prison.
Protests escalate in India over rape and murder of doctor
The discovery of the 31-year-old’s body last week at a state-run hospital has led to…
US actress Gena Rowlands, star of The Notebook, dies at 94
Rowlands starred in dozens of films during a career that began on stage and television…
North Korea to reopen for international visitors, tour operators say
North Korea will resume international tourism this winter, ending a COVID-era ban on travelers, according…
UK economy expands 0.6% in second quarter; June growth stalls
GDP has recorded slight but steady growth almost every month so far this year as…
Ukraine must decide how its Russian incursion ends — advance further or retreat before it’s too late
Ukraine must decide whether to try to hold or advance its incursion, or to withdraw…
Tencent-backed Airwallex hits $500 million annualized sales, aims to get IPO-ready by 2026
Payments startup Airwallex has reached an annual revenue run rate of $500 million and will…
In Japan’s ageing countryside, some villages face extinction
Japan has an estimated 9 million abandoned homes as rural areas grapple with rapid population…
NASA to decide on how to bring home stranded astronauts by end of the month
Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams were stranded after problems emerged with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft.
Bank of Japan will take longer to hike rates given the yen’s rapid strengthening, BMI says
Following market turbulence, BOJ’s Deputy Governor Uchida Shinichi released a statement affirming that the bank…
