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China’s economy showing signs that slowdown may be extending
Industrial output and retail sales slump in July after one of the country’s weakest quarterly growth rates ever China’s economy is showing signs of extending a slowdown with a slump in industrial output and retail sales in July, adding to pressure on Beijing to intervene with measures to support activity. After the world’s second largest…
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South Korea hoping for talks after Trump reduces joint military exercises
South Korea is hoping to engage in talks with the Trump administration following the president’s announcement Sunday that he is ordering a reduction in U.S. troop participation in joint military exercises with soldiers in Seoul. South Korea’s presidential Blue House said it “hopes that the friendly relationship between the U.S. and North Korean leaders will…
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Leading economies’ borrowing costs hit highest since 2008 crisis
Concern over impact of Iran war pushes up government bond yields in US, UK, France, Germany and Japan Government borrowing costs in several advanced economies hit their highest level since the 2008 financial crisis, or even earlier, on Monday, as investors feared the Middle East crisis would keep inflation persistently high. Concerns over rising prices,…
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Retired colonel knocks Trump order to cut back on ‘critical’ joint exercises with South Korea
Retired Air Force Col. Cedric Leighton on Sunday suggested President Trump made “an unforced error” in ordering the Pentagon to scale back its joint exercises with the South Korean military. Leighton said the change “could have some serious impacts” on America’s relationship with South Korea, as well as Japan. “South Korea is a critical ally…
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England’s new number three Cox leaning on Kohli advice
Jordan Cox says advice from India superstar Virat Kohli will stick with him “forever” as he prepares for England’s first Test with Pakistan.
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Wrigley & Harris well-placed for Olympics after Worlds win
British sailing duo Martin Wrigley and Bettine Harris establish themselves as favorites for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics by winning gold at the 470 World Championship in Japan.
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Mark Kelly: Trump decision to reduce joint military exercises with South Korea ‘shortsighted and a mistake’
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), a retired U.S. Navy captain, blasted President Trump’s decision to reduce joint military exercises in South Korea as “shortsighted” and a “mistake.” “North and South Korea are still technically at war,” Kelly wrote Sunday in a post on the social platform X. “Our ability to help defend our ally against the…
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Kristen Bell Goes Out to the Ballpark For Surprise Broadway Set During Savannah Bananas Game: Watch
Bell and Broadway star/Bananas pitcher Derek Klena also sang a beloved Frozen hit during the team’s game against the Indianapolis Clowns on Saturday (Aug. 15).
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London Film Festival Competition Lineup: Aimee Lou Wood’s ‘The Idiot(s),’ Mackenzie Davis’ Sci-Fi Romance ‘My Notes on Mars,’ Hirokazu Kore-eda’s ‘Look Back’ and More
The 70th edition of the BFI London Film Festival has revealed its official competition, with 10 titles set to compete for the best film award. The films selected represent 10 countries, including the U.K., Ireland, Brazil, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, and Poland. The winner will be chosen by the LFF awards jury. Among…
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Mom and daughter told to cover up XX-XY T-shirts, say they were threatened with ejection at Fever-Dream game
A Georgia mother and daughter forced to cover up XX-XY Athletics shirts during Indiana Fever vs. Atlanta Dream overtime after security intervened.