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Emami unveils new brand identity to mark 50th anniversary

Emami Ltd. celebrated its 50th anniversary by unveiling a new corporate identity, symbolizing its global presence and adaptability. The redesigned logo features an evolved ellipse, now a sphere, representing Emami's worldwide reach. The rebranding includes a modern typeface and distinct colors for each business, reflecting a unified yet diverse identity and forward momentum.
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Nexus Select Trust records 11% growth in Q1 consumption, NOI up 12%

Nexus Select Trust, India's first retail REIT, reported an 11% year-on-year increase in tenant sales, reaching Rs 3,300 crore. The REIT's retail NOI grew by 12% to Rs 420 crore, leading to a distribution of Rs 2.23 per unit. Driven by strategic acquisitions and operational improvements, the company is optimistic about meeting its 2026 targets.
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AHFC loans to increase to Rs 2.5 lakh cr by FY28-end: ICRA

ICRA projects significant growth for affordable housing finance companies. Their assets under management are expected to reach Rs 2.5 lakh crore in three years. The mortgage portfolio of non-bank lenders will likely touch Rs 20 lakh crore by March 2028. Retail mortgage loan growth will be driven by demand and limited credit options.
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TN, Karnataka ordinances to hinder microfinance institutions' recovery; poll-bound Bihar under watch: Crisil

Crisil Ratings anticipates that Indian microlenders will likely remain unprofitable until the fiscal year's end, citing challenges from state ordinances in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu that could impede sector recovery. These states constitute a significant portion of the MFI portfolio. Despite industry efforts to implement safeguards, legacy assets continue to pressure asset quality.
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Advanced version of Kavach ready for commissioning on 324 km of Mathura-Kota section: Vaishnaw

The government informed Parliament that Kavach 4.0, an advanced automatic train protection system, is ready for commissioning on the 324 km Mathura-Kota section. Already deployed on 1,548 km, work is ongoing across key corridors.
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Avaada to invest ₹5,000 crore for 1 GW renewable energy projects in Bihar

Avaada Group and Bihar government have signed an initial agreement. Avaada will invest Rs 5,000 crore to develop 1 GW of renewable energy projects across Bihar. The projects include ground-mounted, floating solar, and battery storage. The initiative is expected to generate 500 direct jobs. Production is likely to begin within two years after the PPAs are executed.
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CAG pulls up SAIL for over-consumption of imported coal

A CAG report revealed that SAIL incurred an extra ₹2,539.68 crore due to excessive imported coal consumption from 2016 to 2023. The report also highlighted SAIL's failure to set inventory cost benchmarks, leading to inefficient raw material management and a revenue loss of ₹1,231.52 crore. Furthermore, non-moving inventory increased, and dispatch delays contributed to higher inventory carrying costs.
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650 private hospitals in Haryana to withdraw from Ayushman Bharat scheme over unpaid dues

Around 650 private hospitals in Haryana are threatening to halt Ayushman Bharat services from August 7 due to ₹500 crore in pending reimbursements. The Indian Medical Association (IMA) Haryana unit reports that hospitals have received only a fraction of their dues since March, creating a severe financial strain.
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From linear to circular: How low-friction design accelerates sustainable manufacturing

Friction causes significant energy loss in manufacturing. Tribology offers solutions to reduce this loss. These solutions enhance equipment life and improve safety. Lubrication is key to minimizing friction and wear. A new super-lubricity coating shows promise. Reduced friction can boost India's manufacturing competitiveness. It also supports a circular economy. Companies are adopting sustainable practices.
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Big Scotch tariff cut to bring little cheer for Indians after UK trade deal

Cutting Scotch whisky import tariffs to 75% under the India-UK trade deal may offer limited benefit to Indian consumers due to India’s complex tax regime. State levies, excise duties, and fees still keep prices high, reducing the impact of tariff cuts to under 10%. Despite growing demand and Scotch being India’s top import by volume, local single malts are gaining ground.
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Juniper Green Energy, GUVNL sign PPA for 100 MW wind project in Gujarat

Juniper Green Energy has signed a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) for a 100 MW wind power project in Gujarat, starting July 2027. Executed through its subsidiary, the deal was signed on July 18. The company also received a Letter of Intent for an additional 50 MW project, strengthening its renewable footprint in Gujarat.
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‘India has charged…’: What Donald Trump said hours before announcing 25% tariffs on ‘friend’ India

US President Donald Trump has announced that a 25% tariff will be imposed on Indian imports starting August 1.

Crackdown on builders: CBI searches 47 locations in Delhi-NCR; 22 cases registered for 'cheating' homebuyers

The CBI has filed 22 FIRs regarding a fraud involving banks and builders in the NCR, impacting homebuyers. Investigations included searches at 47 locations, revealing incriminating evidence.
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NISAR Earth observation satellite successfully launched by ISRO and NASA, GSLV-F16 makes history

ISRO and NASA have successfully launched the NISAR satellite from Sriharikota, marking a significant Earth observation mission. The $1.5 billion collaboration utilized the GSLV-F16 rocket, making it the first GSLV launch into a Sun Synchronous Polar Orbit.

US-EU trade deal: A ‘lose-lose’ pact for both America and European Union. Here's why

Expert thinks that there’s nothing to celebrate as both trade deals are lose-lose for all involved. The best that can be hoped for is that the Trump administration now moves on to other priorities before more damage is done.

Shanghai: Typhoon Co-May hits; over 2.8 lakh evacuated as storm lashes with rain and high winds

China faces severe weather as Typhoon Co-May hits Shanghai, prompting evacuations of 283,000 people. The storm brings heavy rains and strong winds, leading to flight cancellations and emergency responses.
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Ex-Chemistry professor who explained chemical reactions to prove innocence in husband's murder gets life imprisonment

Mamta Pathak first served her husband, Neeraj Pathak, a drug to knock him unconscious and then passed electric current through his body, killing him.
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US, Japan Bracing for Tsunamis After Powerful Russian Quake

The US, Japan, the Philippines and other countries were bracing for tsunamis after a powerful earthquake in Russia’s Far East.

Modi Govt put terrorism on global agenda: EAM Jaishankar’s big claim in Rajya Sabha — top quotes

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasised how the Modi government has brought terrorism to the forefront of global discussions. He highlighted India's response to cross-border terrorism and the significance of Operation Sindoor in addressing Pakistan's threats.
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Cash at home row: Supreme Court reserves verdict on Justice Yashwant Varma's plea to quash inquiry panel report

The report was filed by an in-house inquiry panel and found “strong inferential evidence” of Justice Yashwant Varma's “covert or active control” over the charred cash found at his Delhi residence in March.
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Kerala nuns arrested in Chhattisgarh to remain in jail as judge says NIA court should hear their case

Both nuns — Preeti Mary and Vandana Francis — along with the accused youth, Sukman Mandavi, will have to remain in jail.
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Accused Abused My Father After Ramming Into Him, Says Daughter Of Jammu Hit-And-Run Victim

Three days after a hit-and-run case in Jammu, Priyanka Dutta claimed Manan Anand deliberately hit her father with his Mahindra Thar. Her father is critical.
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Two Army Personnel Killed, 3 Injured After Boulder Hits Their Vehicle In Ladakh

A boulder fell on a military convoy in Ladakh, killing Lt. Col. Bhanu Pratap Singh Mankotia and Lance Dafadar Daljit Singh, and injuring three officers on Wednesday.
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Karnataka Woman Has World's First-Of-Its-Kind Blood Group 'CRIB', Doctors Baffled

The blood group was discovered when the woman was admitted for cardiac surgery, and her blood - O Rh+ - was found incompatible with all available O-positive blood units
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PM Modi Welcomes Return Of Buddha’s Piprahwa Relics: What They Are And Why They Matter

Prime Minister Modi announced the return of Lord Buddha's sacred Piprahwa relics to India after 127 years. Discovered in 1898, they were taken abroad during colonial rule.
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'Dubo Dubo Ke Marenge': MNS Posters Attack BJP's Nishikant Dubey Over Hindi Remarks

The large posters show Dubey being drowned in the sea, with bold text that reads, “The arrogance of enforcing Hindi will be brought down”
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Allahabad HC Grants Bail To Sambhal Mosque Committee Chief Accused Of Mob Violence

The incident, which unfolded during a civil court-ordered inspection of a mosque in Sambhal, saw a crowd of 700-800 people reportedly damage public property
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'Accident While Commuting To Office To Be Compensated': SC Clarifies Legal Position

SC holds that accidents during commute to work are compensable under EC Act if a clear nexus with employment is established, restoring benefits to a deceased worker’s family.
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Maharashtra Minister Kokate Played Rummy For Over 18 Minutes During Assembly: Rohit Pawar

Maharashtra Minister Kokate faces criticism after a probe report allegedly confirmed he played Rummy on his phone during an assembly session. NCP MLA Rohit Pawar demands action.
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Pune Porsche Crash: Court Rejects Temporary Bail Plea Of Teen Driver's Father

Vishal Agarwal, father of the juvenile driver involved in the May 2024 Porsche crash, had sought bail citing the medical condition of his 79-year-old mother
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‘No Discussion On Bihar SIR In Parliament’: Sources Say Govt Won’t Debate ECI Functioning

"It is not a matter of electoral reform on which law minister can speak. It is a matter of functioning. It is a decision of the Election Commission of India,” say top govt sources
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Angered By ‘Jija Ji’ Screaming At Sister, UP Man ‘Pulls Out’ Patch Of His Hair

A scuffle broke out outside the Deoria police station in Uttar Pradesh after a woman’s brother allegedly got angry over her husband speaking loudly to her.
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‘Prove Citizenship, Show Documents': Kargil War Veteran's Family 'Harassed' By Mob, Cops In Pune

The family of the Kargil War veteran was harassed over accusations of being illegal immigrants.
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What Triggers An Earthquake? Know The Science Behind It

Let's take a look into what causes an earthquake.
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Mercedes Damaged On Flooded Road, Ghaziabad Man Demands Rs 5 Lakh From Civic Body

In addition to financial compensation, the notice also demanded urgent corrective measures, including the cleaning and restoration of drainage systems in Vasundhara
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Bus Carrying ITBP Personnel Falls Into Sindh River In J&K's Ganderbal

A bus with ITBP personnel fell into the Sindh river in Ganderbal, Jammu and Kashmir amid heavy rain. All personnel were rescued while the driver was injured and hospitalized.
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Boxing Day Tsunami: 14 Countries Forever Changed On December 26, 2004

People in Guam and Japan move to higher ground, while highways in Hawaii busy as residents leave for safe areasTsunami warning live updatesIn the Pacific territory of Guam, shortly before lunchtime on Tuesday, Sam Mabini’s phone began to ping. A tsunami warning was issued after a powerful 8.8-magnitude quake struck a remote part of the Russian coast. Authorities put out the alert over concerns that destructive waves could slam the shoreline in the coming hours, urging people to move away from the coast. Mabini, a former Guam senator, took action.“I went to higher ground just in case,” Mabini said. Her...
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'India-US Trade Deal Will Serve Our National Interest': Jaishankar In Rajya Sabha

Jaishankar's remarks came hours after Trump indicated that India will pay high tariffs between 20 to 25%. The EAM maintained that India is negotiating a trade deal.
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Tsunami alert for Hawaii and West Coast after 8.8 earthquake

Magnitude-8.8 quake near Russia-controlled Kuril Islands is one of the most powerful ever recorded

Surgeons in Russia secure patient during powerful earthquake

Medics in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia secured a patient during surgery despite a powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake, according to the region's Health Minister Oleg Melnikov. "Despite the danger, the doctors remained calm and stayed with the patient until the very end," Melnikov wrote, adding that currently the patient is out of danger.
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New Details Emerge on NYC Office Shooting Suspect and Victims

A vigil on Tuesday was held for the innocent lives lost in the shooting at an office building in Midtown Manhattan. It comes as new details are emerging about the investigation into suspected gunman, including notes he left behind that suggest he struggled with the brain disease CTE. NBC’s Erin McLaughlin reports for TODAY.
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Who is Shane Devon Tamura? What we know about the NYC shooting suspect

A Nevada man who recently drove across the country and has a "documented mental health history" is accused of walking into a Manhattan building with a rifle and opening fire Monday evening, killing four people, including an NYPD officer, police said
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What to know about CTE, the degenerative brain disease named in NYC shooting suspect's note

The gunman who opened fire in midtown Manhattan on Monday, killing four people before turning the gun on himself, left a note mentioning “CTE” several times, officials familiar with the investigation told NBC News.
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Pete Hegseth has discussed running for political office in Tennessee, sources say

Pentagon argues that the defense secretary ‘remains solely on serving under President Trump’
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New warning about famine conditions developing in Gaza

The world’s leading authority on hunger said that a ‘worst-case scenario of famine’ was developing in Gaza, though stopped short of a formal famine declaration. NBC News’ Matt Bradley reports.
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‘It’s killing me’: Insurance fight weighs on this 'Made in America' furniture business

Martin Goebel thinks President Donald Trump's tariffs could help his business. But Goebel is instead mired in a costly battle with Cincinnati Insurance.
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Democrats clash over police funding in heated debate on Senate floor

Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., argued with fellow Democrats as senators sought to pass a legislative package that had broad bipartisan support.
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Three missing after explosion rocks Nebraska manufacturing building

Three people inside a Nebraska manufacturing building that partially collapsed in an explosion Tuesday evening remained missing as authorities tried to reach them
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What do we know so far about the damage?

The 8.8 magnitude earthquake is believed to be one of the most powerful ever recorded.
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Two British brothers, 11 and 13, drown off beach in Spain

The boys' father, who had also entered the water, was rescued alive by authorities on Tuesday evening.
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Adidas to raise prices as US tariffs costs rise by €200m

The German sportswear giant sources most of its products from Vietnam and Indonesia.
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Rape crisis centre to launch single-sex only meetings after trans row

The new group will run alongside an existing service which allows trans and non-binary people to take part
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Banknotes are getting a major redesign - what could they look like?

Young people are among those suggesting new themes for the biggest change to banknotes in 50 years.
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Lionesses' legacy is cemented - and players are planning their next move

England retaining their European crown proves they are not just a one hit wonder and solidifies their legacy in women's sport.
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Russian soldiers scammed and robbed of war cash on return from Ukraine

A number of cases emerge of servicemen targeted for their salaries and pay-offs by government officials.
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Theatre school founder Sylvia Young dies aged 86

Her London stage school helped launch the careers of Amy Winehouse, Dua Lipa and Emma Bunton.
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Trump deserves to see his Turnberry course hosting The Open, says son

Eric Trump - US President Donald Trump's son - says his father "deserves" to have his Turnberry course host The Open again.
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'Without AFL and NRL, the Wallabies wouldn't lose a game'

The lure of Australian Rules and rugby league in Australia means that the Wallabies will always have to fight for talent according to those on the ground down under.
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In the country that Trump claims 'nobody has ever heard of', his name evokes fear and panic

A blanket of thick fog covers Lesotho's capital, Maseru.
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Earthquake off Russia's Far East one of the strongest ever - what are the others?

The 8.8 magnitude quake is the biggest worldwide since 2011
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Olympic champion dies in mountaineering accident - reports

Olympic gold medallist Laura Dahlmeier has died in a mountaineering accident in northern Pakistan.
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Gorilla habitats and pristine forest at risk as DRC opens half of country to oil and gas drilling bids

Government launches licensing round for 52 fossil fuel blocks, potentially undermining a flagship conservation initiative and affecting an estimated 39 million peopleThe Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is opening crucial gorilla habitats and pristine forests to bids for oil and gas drilling, with plans to carve up more than half the country into fossil fuel blocks.The blocks opened for auction cover 124m hectares (306m acres) of land and inland waters described by experts as the “world’s worst place to prospect for oil” because they hold vast amounts of carbon and are home to some of the planet’s most precious...
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HSBC boss says Rachel Reeves putting up bank taxes would harm UK growth

Georges Elhedery’s comments come amid speculation the chancellor could make such a move in autumn budgetBusiness live – latest updatesThe boss of HSBC has joined a growing chorus of bankers cautioning Rachel Reeves against increasing taxes on banks in her autumn budget, warning it risked “eroding” investment and ultimately harming UK growth.Georges Elhedery, its chief executive, said banks in the UK were already subject to the highest level of taxes on profits compared with other sectors, and paid more than in most other countries. He said placing further financial pressures on lenders could spell trouble for the UK economy. Continue...
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Thailand accuses Cambodia of violating fragile ceasefire for a second time

Cambodia has previously denied breaking the truce, which came into effect on Tuesday after five days of violent clashesThailand has accused Cambodia of a “flagrant violation” of a truce to end cross-border fighting, claiming Cambodian troops launched an overnight attack on the frontier.The neighbours agreed a ceasefire starting Tuesday after five days of clashes killed at least 43 people on both sides, as a longstanding dispute over contested border regions boiled over into open combat across the 800km frontier. Continue reading...
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EU to start rolling out biometrics entry system for non-EU visitors from October – Europe live

EU entry exit system, involving fingerprinting and facial recognition, being introduced from 12 October for non-EU citizensSpeaking of the EU-US trade deal, German finance minister Lars Klingbeil joined the growing list of national leaders expressing their dissatisfaction with the agreement today, saying he feared it would hit the German economy.“I have no illusions about it, it is rather growth-weakening,” Klingbeil said in the presentation of the 2026 draft budget as per Reuters, lamenting that the EU was “too weak” in the negotiations.“Still, all in all, it is good that there is an agreement with the US, that there are no...
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Starmer hopes ‘pathway to peace’ will end Gaza war. History is not on his side

Far from a return to a “two state process” as demanded by Starmer, Israel is certain to annex what it wants of the West Bank, pen the remaining Palestinians in and hope that they eventually clear off too, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

UK to recognise state of Palestine in September unless Israel holds to ceasefire

Cabinet agrees to support Middle East roadmap at emergency meeting called amid humanitarian crisis in GazaThe UK will formally recognise the state of Palestine this September as a result of the “increasingly intolerable” situation on the ground in Gaza, unless Israel abides by a ceasefire and commits to a two-state solution in the Middle East.Keir Starmer’s cabinet has agreed a roadmap for peace in the region after coming under intense domestic pressure over the mounting humanitarian crisis in the territory, and calls to follow France in acknowledging statehood. Continue reading...

Prosecutor, who was formerly an NBA cheerleader, was reduced to tears during DUI arrest, new video shows

Bryashia Atchison remains employed by the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office after Edgewater police found her curled up beside her vehicle in March
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Military jet comes perilously close to crowded beach while avoiding flock of birds

Watch as a military jet spins to avoid a flock of birds that were in its path in Spain.
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China promises to help companies slammed by tariffs, as talks with the US left in limbo

China's top leaders have pledged to help companies slammed by higher U.S. tariffs but held back on major moves after trade talks with the U.S. this week left businesses in limbo
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US repatriates a child from sprawling camp in northeastern Syria

The United States has repatriated an American child from a large camp in northeastern Syria
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Military veteran reunited with his wife weeks after ICE detention

The military veteran had to look after his two-year-old son and three-month-old daughter while his Mexican wife was in ICE custody
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Drone footage shows tsunami waves flood Russian coastal town after huge earthquake

Drone footage shows tsunami waves flooding the Russian coastal town of Severo-Kurilsk after a powerful magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off the country’s far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday (July 30).
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Germany, long tightfisted, goes on a spending spree with new budget

After constitutional changes earlier this year that released Germany’s “debt brake,” the cabinet unveiled a federal budget calling for historic borrowing.
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60,000 Gazans have been killed. 18,500 were children. These are their names.

Palestinian children have been killed at a rate of more than one per hour since the war began.
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Ukraine anti-graft chief warns of political pressure despite Volodymyr Zelenskyy U-turn

Presidential moves ‘undermined’ independence of corruption agencies and have had a chilling effect, Oleksandr Klymenko says
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US economy grew at 3% rate in second quarter

Rebound comes as US trade policy distorts GDP statistics
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Canadian maple syrup finds itself in a sticky tariff situation

Production hit a record after a stretch of bad harvests but US tariffs threaten to change everything
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Pan — a strange and original portrait of teen chaos

Michael Clune’s luminous debut novel captures the angst of growing up in suburban America
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Mercedes-Benz and Porsche say no separate car tariff deal with Trump

European carmakers do not expect further concessions, despite lobbying for duties to be offset by exports from the US
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Britain is not a broken society

The country has serious problems but the right’s vision of it has become hysterical
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Eurozone economy expanded by 0.1% in second quarter despite global trade tensions

Unexpected growth figure follows 0.6 per cent expansion in previous three months
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ECB warns US-China trade clash could drag Eurozone inflation lower

Rerouting of goods to currency area could result in up to 10% rise in cheap Chinese imports in 2026, say economists
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BAE raises profit guidance on back of higher military spending

FTSE 100 defence group wins £13.2bn worth of new orders in first six months of year
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Aberdeen hit with outflows as chief pushes on with turnaround

Jason Windsor says he is making ‘good progress’ with cost-cutting drive despite net outflows at asset manager
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Oil Holds Gain as Trump Boosts Russia Pressure With India Threat

Oil held gains after US President Donald Trump threatened to penalize India for buying Russian energy, as he seeks to boost pressure on Moscow to end the war in Ukraine.
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Jio Financial Gets Board Nod to Raise $1.8 Billion From Founders

Jio Financial Services Ltd. plans to raise as much as 158.3 billion rupees ($1.8 billion) from a share sale to its founders, in growing signs that billionaire Mukesh Ambani is doubling down on India’s shadow banking sector.
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UBS Posts Earnings Beat as Ermotti Vows Not to Downsize Bank

UBS Group AG boss Sergio Ermotti is certain of one thing in his pursuit of a settlement with the Swiss government over looming capital demands — he’s not giving up on growth.
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Gold Holds Gain as Traders Await Powell’s Clues on Rate Outlook

Gold held a small advance ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision later on Wednesday, with officials set to provide crucial clues on the monetary policy outlook.
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South Africa Seeks Bidders for $22 Billion Grid Expansion Plan

South Africa is seeking proposals to shortlist bidders for a 390-billion-rand ($22 billion) grid expansion project to bolster the country’s energy security.
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Verizon’s Two-Part Bond Adds to Record Reverse-Yankee Supply

Verizon Communications Inc. is adding to a record pace of so-called reverse yankee supply with a two-part sale that marks its first foray into Europe’s debt market in nearly a year and a half.
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EU Said to Push for a Spirits-Wine Tariff Deal Touted by Arnault

The European Union is pushing to get more exemptions from the 15% tariff agreed with the US this week, with wines and spirits a top priority.
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Humana Raises Guidance on Growth in Medicare Advantage

Humana Inc. raised its profit guidance for the year on Wednesday, bucking a trend in the US health insurance industry after most other companies cut their forecasts in recent months.
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Pakistan Keeps Benchmark Rate Steady Amid Inflation Concerns

Pakistan’s central bank surprised most economists by keeping interest rates unchanged for a second consecutive meeting, choosing caution amid rising inflation risks and lingering tariff uncertainty.
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Copper Market in Tumult Waiting for Details of Trump’s 50% Tariff

Many traders expect the levy to cover all refined forms and key downstream products, and to be universal.
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Zambia Seeks 12-Month Extension to IMF Deal Ahead of Elections

Zambia’s cabinet has cleared the way for the southern African nation to request a 12-month extension of its International Monetary Fund program, a move that will please creditors as it will help the country maintain tighter controls on spending ahead of elections in August next year.
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Turnaround Hopes Lift SocGen to 2011 Highs Ahead of 2Q Report

Societe Generale SA shares hit their highest intra-day levels since 2011, a day ahead of the publication of the French banking group’s second-quarter results as hopes about Chief Executive Officer Slawomir Krupa’s turnaround plan gained further traction.
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KKR Raises $6.5 Billion for Private Asset-Backed Finance Deals

KKR & Co. gathered about $6.5 billion of capital to invest in asset-backed finance, marking the firm’s largest credit fundraise to date.
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Wall Street’s Big Loans to Emerging Markets Spark Risk Worries

Developing nations from Panama to Angola are borrowing directly from Wall Street banks, getting short-term liquidity to help cope with rising debt burdens at the risk of longer-term pitfalls.
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Hong Kong Floats Looser Capital Rules to Woo Mainland Homebuyers

Hong Kong is seeking ways to ease capital transfer rules for mainland professionals buying property, in a bid to revive its flagging real estate market.
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Tycoons Lose UK Suit Over $1.9 Billion Ukrainian Bank Fraud

Ukrainian tycoons lost a long awaited London court ruling over a fraud that cost the state-owned lender Privatbank PJSC billions of dollars.
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Gaza mothers forced to give babies water as milk and formula run out

Mothers across Gaza are forced to give their babies water to keep them alive, as milk and formula have become nearly imp
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India join World Cup qualifiers Iran and Uzbekistan in CAFA Cup

India have been invited to join next month's Central Asian football Nations Cup in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.
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Myanmar military government sets long prison terms for election protests

New law bans any speech or organising seen as trying to "destroy a part of the electoral process".
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Imam of Southport Mosque reflects one year on from UK race riots

Islamophobic riots shocked the UK a year ago, following false claims that three girls were killed by a Muslim migrant.
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Luis Diaz completes transfer to Bayern Munich from Liverpool

Colombia international forward joins Bayern Munich from Liverpool in a deal that could total $86.7m.
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Europe’s deadly border theatre is back

The UK and Greece are recycling racist border policies of the past decade and pretending they’ll work this time.
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‘They chase ambulances:’ Russia’s ‘record’ attacks on Ukraine’s healthcare

Emergency healthcare workers in wartorn Ukraine say they have been targeted by drones.
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FIFA 2026 World Cup draw set to be held in Las Vegas in December

The draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be staged in December with Las Vegas reported to be the host venue.
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Is ISIL a growing threat in the DR Congo and East Africa?

Experts warn that ISIL-affiliated ADF fighters may be stepping up attacks to stay relevant, amid regional peace efforts.
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Eastern Europe must earn its security in a post-American NATO

To survive shifting fault lines, CEE should rearm and show its worth as a partner.
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Laura Dahlmeier: Climbers attempt rescue of injured Olympian in Pakistan

Rescuers are hoping to find the double Olympic gold medallist on the 6,096-metre Laila Peak in the Karakoram Mountains.
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Share of people worldwide ‘thriving’ hits new high, survey says

More people globally report living closer to their 'best possible life', Gallup says.
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UN court denies Mladic, who led Bosnia’s Srebrenica massacre, early release

Ratko Mladic filed the request to be released on health grounds last month, saying he only had a few months to live.
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