Russian envoy to Bulgaria to ask Moscow to shut embassy after mass expulsions
Russia’s ambassador to Bulgaria said on Friday she would ask Moscow to close its embassy in the Balkan country after her appeal for Sofia to reverse what she called ...
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Political and banking deadlock may plunge Lebanon deeper into crisis
Lebanon’s untamed financial crisis is gathering new menace as it heads into a fourth year, with political paralysis dampening hope of reforms that could unlock foreign support and stave ...
Safe-haven demand knocks risk-sensitive British sterling
Sterling fell on Friday against the dollar and Swiss franc as renewed fears of a global recession knocked the risk sensitive British currency.
After its biggest six-month decline since 2008 against ...
Turkish manufacturing activity contracts for fourth straight month in June
Turkish manufacturing activity contracted for a fourth consecutive month in June as weakening demand prompted companies to curb production, a business survey showed on Friday.
Turkey’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (...
Oil prices fall on recession fears, on track for third weekly loss
Oil prices fell on Friday, extending the previous day’s plunge, as lingering fears of a recession weighed on sentiment, putting the benchmarks on track for their third straight weekly ...
Russia seizes control of Sakhalin gas project, raises stakes with West
President Vladimir Putin has raised the stakes in an economic war with the West by signing a decree to seize full control of the Sakhalin-2 gas and oil project in ...
Spurs sign Richarlison from Everton
Tottenham Hotspur have signed Brazilian forward Richarlison from Everton on a deal until 2027, the north London club said on Friday.
Financial details of the transfer were not disclosed but British ...
Semi-automated offside technology approved by FIFA for 2022 World Cup
Semi-automated offside technology will be used at this year’s World Cup, promising decisions that are more accurate and a lot quicker, world soccer’s governing body FIFA said on ...
We’ll be with you on ‘long road’ to membership, EU tells Ukraine
Ukraine now has a “very clear European perspective” but the road to EU membership will take time and require hard work, the president of the EU executive told the country’...
Press freedom at risk as Turkey blocks access to Deutsche Welle, Voice of America
Turkey‘s RTUK media watchdog has blocked access to U.S.-based Voice of America and German broadcaster Deutsche Welle for not applying for the licenses it requests, a member ...
Mexican mayor weds alligator, ceremony sealed with a kiss
A small-town Mexican mayor married his alligator bride in a colorful ceremony as traditional music rang out and revelers danced while imploring the indigenous leader to seal the nuptials with ...
‘Cryptoqueen’ added to FBI’s most-wanted list over alleged $4 billion fraud
A German citizen accused of defrauding investors out of $4 billion by selling a fake cryptocurrency called OneCoin has been added to the FBI’s list of its ten most-wanted fugitives, ...
North Korea may be behind new $100 mln cryptocurrency hack, experts say
North Korean hackers are most likely behind an attack last week that stole as much as $100 million in cryptocurrency from a US company, three digital investigative firms have concluded.
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Former champion Halep rallies to beat retiring Flipkens
Former Wimbledon champion Simona Halep fought back from deficits in both sets to defeat retiring Belgian Kirsten Flipkens 7-5 6-4 on Thursday and power into the third round at Wimbledon.
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Russia abandons Snake Island in victory for Ukraine (Update 3)
Russian forces abandoned the strategic Black Sea outpost of Snake Island on Thursday in a victory for Ukraine that could loosen the grip of Russia’s blockade on Ukrainian ports.
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Supreme Court ruling casts cloud over US leadership in global climate fight
A Supreme Court ruling on Thursday limiting Washington’s authority to reduce carbon output from power plants will hurt global efforts to fight climate change by slowing America’s emissions ...
Erratic Swiatek reaches third round, extends winning streak to 37
World number one Iga Swiatek struggled with unforced errors but found her composure when it mattered most to see off Dutch lucky loser Lesley Pattinama Kerkhove 6-4 4-6 6-3 to ...
Boulter and Broady keep home hopes bubbling with shock wins
Two unsung British players raised the home mood after Wednesday’s woes with Katie Boulter and Liam Broady causing huge upsets in the Wimbledon second round on Thursday.
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Biden sending more weapons to Ukraine as Nato prepares for long fight
President Joe Biden said on Thursday the United States will provide another $800 million in weapons and military aid to Ukraine, hailing the courage of Ukrainians since Russia invaded in February.
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Tsitsipas sets up Kyrgios clash with second-round win
Fourth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas romped into the third round at Wimbledon on Thursday with an accomplished 6-2 6-3 7-5 victory over Jordan Thompson under the roof on Court One.
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Canada to fight poor diet with labels for sugar, salt, saturated fat
Canada will require food packaging to carry clear labeling to indicate a high content of sugar, sodium and saturated fat, helping consumers regulate their diets and prevent associated health risks.
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EU tells Greece to stop “violent” migrant deportations
The European Union’s top migration official told Greece on Thursday to stop “violent” deportations of migrants or risk losing funds.
After becoming one of the main destination points during ...
Wimbledon: Kyrgios serves up masterclass to blow away Krajinovic
Australian Nick Kyrgios delivered a devastating serving masterclass at Wimbledon on Thursday as he blasted past Serbia’s Filip Krajinovic 6-2 6-3 6-1 in 85 minutes to charge into the third ...
Greece to submit request for purchase of 20 Lockheed F-35 fighter jets
Greece is expected to send an official request in the coming days to the United States for the purchase of 20 Lockheed Martin made F-35 fighter jets, defence sources said on ...