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Seoul leads Asian stocks higher as US inflation eases rate fears
Seoul led gains across Asian equity markets Wednesday as tech firms bounced back following a softer-than-expected US inflation print that soothed worries about a possible interest rate hike this month.That followed a healthy day on Wall Street, where tech firms were back on the rise after the inflation figures.
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High Court orders Bloomberg to pay $460,000 to ministers K Shanmugam, Tan See Leng; AI demand powers Singapore economy beyond official 2026 growth forecast: Singapore live news
High Court awards $230,000 each to ministers in Bloomberg libel lawsuit. Singapore GDP beats estimates as AI fuels stronger economic expansion.
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Gibraltar and Spain end border checks
A new era began between Spain and the tiny British territory of Gibraltar on Wednesday, as border checks that have long been a source of tension and frustration were finally lifted.During rush hours, long lines often formed at the land border as documents are checked -- especially during periods of tension between Britain and Spain, which claims sovereignty over the territory, known as "The Rock".
BusinessSingapore court declines stay of Byju’s founder’s sentence
The High Court of Singapore declined a stay on the six-month jail sentence of Byju Raveendran, meaning the founder of the failed education startup risks going to prison if he returns to the city-state.
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US launches new Iran strikes, reimposes naval blockade
US forces carried out strikes against Iran for a fourth day in a row on Tuesday and reimposed a naval blockade to prevent ships from sailing to or from the country's ports.The renewed US naval blockade came into force at 2000 GMT -- an hour after the US strikes began -- with a senior Iranian official saying the move effectively wrecked a deal struck with Washington to pause the conflict for peace talks.
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US-Iran strikes: latest developments
The United States launched a fourth round of strikes on Iran as President Donald Trump reimposed a blockade on Iranian ports but scrapped a proposal to make ships pay to go through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.US launches fourth day of strikes on Iran The United States launched strikes against Iran for the fourth day in a row, with the US military saying the latest round was aimed at "degrading Iranian capabilities used to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz."
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US drivers may soon see pump prices climb back up to $4
By Nicole Jao NEW YORK, July 14 (Reuters) - Americans could soon see gasoline prices top $4 a gallon again as renewed hostilities between the U.S. and Iran have pushed energy prices higher by
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US Russia sanctions bill eases threat of tariffs on China and India
By Timothy Gardner and Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, July 14 (Reuters) - U.S. senators on Tuesday unveiled an updated version of the Russia sanctions bill, championed by the late Senator Lindsey
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Spain ratifies Gibraltar deal but insists no change in sovereignty claims over the territory
The new deal officially brings to an end the final chapter of the UK's exit process from the EU in a deal set to boost cooperation and freedoms in the disputed territory.View on euronews
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US Supreme Court justices defiant as threats hit home
US Supreme Court justices told Congress on Tuesday that escalating threats have forced them to confront dangers once unthinkable for the nation's top judges -- including explaining bulletproof vests to their children."I didn't expect that performing the service was going to put me in the position of explaining to my children what a bulletproof vest was and why I had to wear one," she said.
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National sovereignty equals 'sending gifts to US and China', former Italian PM Letta tells Euronews
The former Italian prime minister tells Euronews that, to be able to compete with Washington and Beijing, the EU must keep a united front, adding that "the true battle is for European sovereignty".View on euronews
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National sovereignty equals 'sending gifts to US and China', former Italian PM Letta tells Euronews
The former Italian prime minister tells Euronews that, to be able to compete with Washington and Beijing, the EU must keep a united front, adding that "the true battle is for European sovereignty".
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First day of new Lebanon-Israel talks in Rome has ended: US official
Lebanon and Israel concluded the first day of Washington-mediated talks in Rome on Tuesday, a US official said, as Israel said it was ready to move forward with plans to withdraw from two parts of southern Lebanon."Talks in Rome by Representatives from the United States, Israel, and Lebanon were productive and held in a positive atmosphere," a US state department official said, adding that "both sides are eager to move forward" and that talks will resume on Wednesday.
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Cuba faces third nationwide blackout in less than 10 days
Cuba's power grid failed for the third time in less than 10 days, sparking another nationwide blackout, the national electricity company said Tuesday.The national power grid completely went offline at about 11:05 am (1505 GMT), according to the state-run UNE electricity company.
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Chance find in Nordholz: Nazi military Sturmgeschütz III assault gun unearthed
The almost completely intact vehicle was found during construction work in Nordholz. It is due to be moved to the German Tank Museum in Munster in August.View on euronews
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Trump backtracks on plan to toll Hormuz ships
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday abruptly scrapped a planned 20 percent levy on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz amid clashes with Iran, saying he would instead seek compensation from Gulf allies via trade deals.That announcement caused oil prices to spike and alarmed allies -- especially given that the United States has previously slammed Iran for its own plans to charge shipping fees for the Strait.
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World leaders gather in Doha to honour Qatar's Father Emir Sheikh Hamad
Leaders from Europe, Africa and Asia travelled to Doha to offer condolences to the royal family following the death of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who served as Qatar's emir from 1995 until 2013.View on euronews
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Euronews explains: can Hungary's PM Magyar really remove president Sulyok from office?
Hungary's parliament has approved a constitutional amendment to remove President Tamás Sulyok from office, with Prime Minister Péter Magyar accusing him of being Orbán's puppet. But he refuses to resign and argues the move in unconstitutional. What happens next? Euronews explains:View on euronews
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Ukraine inches closer towards joining EU with opening of another cluster
Ministers in Brussels approved the opening of another portion of Ukrainian accession negotiations on Tuesday. The decision continues the erosion of a two-year deadlock caused by the former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.View on euronews
NewsFrance flaunts firepower, unity with allies in huge parade
France on Tuesday showcased military power and unity with European allies in its largest-ever national day parade, as European rearmament gathers pace in the face of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The final July 14 parade presided over by President Emmanuel Macron, the event brought together thousands of French troops, hundreds of European ones and two dozen foreign heads of state and government, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The parade, which marks the storming of the Bastille fortress in the French revolution and is by far the largest such event in any western European nation, was held a day after Macron hosted a new summit of Ukraine's allies, four-and-a-half years into the full-scale Russian invasion. Other European leaders attending the parade included German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and, on one of his last foreign engagements, British Premier Keir Starmer, who has spearheaded with Macron European efforts to support Ukraine. With nearly 6,700 troops, 98 aircraft, 31 helicopters and 315 vehicles, a record number of military personnel were marching the traditional route between the Arc de Triomphe and the Place de la Concorde in Paris. - 'At the cost of blood' - "What is marching past is a Europe united and determined to support Ukraine in the face of Russia -- a Europe confident in itself," deputy defence minister Alice Rufo told RTL radio. Tens of thousands of members of the public braved a scorching heatwave to attend the celebrations, having obtained special QR codes to allow them to cross the security perimeter. Around 500 soldiers from the so-called Coalition of the Willing of mainly European nations supporting Ukraine against Russia were marching. Symbolically, 25 Ukrainian soldiers followed the troops of coalition members. Macron, who has pressed for a strategically autonomous Europe less dependent on the United States, on Monday said Europe would fight for freedom, even if it required its own troops shedding blood. "Yes, we cherish freedom and the rule of law. And yes, we stand ready to fight to defend them. Always, and at the cost of blood if necessary." - 'Strategic solidarity' - With threats growing to European security and US President Donald Trump regarded as an unpredictable ally, Chief of the Defence Staff General Fabien Mandon described the parade on X as "a physical embodiment of the strategic solidarity between our countries". Mandon caused a storm last year when he said France must be prepared to "accept losing its children" in a potential future conflict with Russia. Ukrainian pilots trained in France co-piloted two French Mirage 2000s in a flyover, planes transferred to Ukraine to defend its airspace against Russian drones. Zelensky hailed the Ukrainian presence as "a sign of respect and recognition of the strength of Ukraine, our people, and our armed forces". Soldiers from the UK's Grenadier Guards marched alongside the French Garde Republicaine, in the biggest British contingent to join the parade in more than two decades. For the first time, French aircraft flew over Champs-Elysees avenue carrying under their wings dummy weapons -- such as the Scalp cruise missile -- demonstrating an armed force that aims to be combat-ready. Griffon and Jaguar armoured vehicles, along with drones mounted on transport trucks, showcased the modernisation of equipment in recent years. This year's military parade is Macron's last as president before he steps down next year after a maximum two consecutive terms in office that have seen him seek to boost defence spending and ramp up cooperation with allies. In his first months in office, the French leader famously used the 2017 Bastille Day parade to wow his guest of honour, freshly inaugurated Trump during his first term. This year's parade is also being held 10 years after a truck driver on July 14, 2016, ploughed into crowds leaving a Bastille Day fireworks display in the southern city of Nice, killing 86 people and wounding more than 400. Macron is due to head to Nice later in the day, while the Champs-Elysees is in the evening expected to fill with supporters for the France-Spain World Cup semi-final. mra-sjw/jhb
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Oil steadies near one-month high as US resumes blockade of Iran
Oil prices near one-month high as US resumes blockade of Iranian shipping. President Trump reverses cargo payment plan, citing Gulf allies' opposition and future investments.
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Hungary risks missing early Erasmus+ return despite EU promises
Budapest may miss the September deadline to rejoin the programme unless it submits rule-of-law reforms to Brussels on schedule.View on euronews
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Warsh says US inflation mission not accomplished, hints at options
While the lower-than-expected inflation numbers relieved pressure on Warsh during the hearing, lawmakers continued to pepper the Fed chairman over how he plans to get back to target.
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Stocks, bonds rise as soft CPI curbs Fed-hike bets
Cooler-than-expected CPI data eased Wall Street concerns about Fed rate hikes. Stocks and bonds rose as short-dated Treasuries outperformed, dollar fell; crude stayed below US$80.
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Ukraine forces hit more than 100 Russian vessels in Sea of Azov in eight days
Russia is looking for a way to redirect ships from the Sea of Azov after Ukrainian forces struck more than 100 Russian vessels — including oil tankers and cargo ships — in less than two weeks, isolating Moscow-occupied Crimea even more.View on euronews
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Singapore, Malaysia heads of state encourage deeper cooperation between the two countries
KUALA LUMPUR – Singapore and Malaysia can forge deeper cooperation in areas such as renewable energy and sustainable development, their heads of state suggested on July 13.
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Government reshuffle in Ukraine: Parliament dismisses Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko
After Ukraine's parliament accepted the prime minister's resignation, the composition of the next wartime cabinet remains unclear. It is not yet known which ministers will retain their posts across key portfolios.View on euronews
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Ukraine PM resigns in Zelensky-ordered reshuffle
Ukraine's Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko resigned on Tuesday as part of a government reshuffle ordered by President Volodymyr Zelensky.Ukraine's parliament formally approved Svyrydenko's resignation in a vote on Tuesday.
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Non-EU citizens most likely to have temporary and part-time work in the bloc
Non-EU citizens in the bloc face higher rates of temporary and part-time jobs compared to EU nationals, with some countries showing greater disparities than others. What factors are behind it?View on euronews
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US-Iran conflict widens after deadly tanker attack in Strait of Hormuz
Commercial shipping has come under attack in the Strait of Hormuz as the US and Iran exchange military action, raising fears the conflict could draw more Gulf states into the fighting.View on euronews
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US-Iran conflict widens after deadly tanker attack in Strait of Hormuz
Commercial shipping has come under attack in the Strait of Hormuz as the US and Iran exchange military action, raising fears the conflict could draw more Gulf states into the fighting.
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France flaunts firepower and unity with allies as Macron hosts final Bastille Day parade
With nearly 6,700 troops, 98 aircraft, 31 helicopters and 315 vehicles, a record number of military personnel were marching the traditional route between the Arc de Triomphe and the Place de la Concorde.
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France flaunts firepower and unity with allies as Macron hosts final Bastille Day parade
With nearly 6,700 troops, 98 aircraft, 31 helicopters and 315 vehicles, a record number of military personnel were marching the traditional route between the Arc de Triomphe and the Place de la Concorde.View on euronews
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Europe Today: Tensions high in the Middle East as Trump vows 20% Hormuz shipping fee
The tensions in the Persian Gulf remain high. US President Trump said the United States would take over the Strait of Hormuz and charge a fee of 20% for all cargo shipped through the waterway. Earlier, Trump declared the strait will remain open, “with or without Iran”.View on euronews
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US national arrested from Indian border town for trying to cross into Nepal
Police say the US national had entered India illegally from Sri Lanka and been living in Goa since November 2025
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US strikes Bushehr as Iran's parliament tables bill to control Hormuz
Four points in the port city hosting Iran's only nuclear power plant were hit by US projectiles on Tuesday, as Iran's parliament formally submitted a bill asserting Tehran's permanent control over the Strait of Hormuz.View on euronews
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Exclusive: Brussels puts trade ban with Israeli settlements on the table
The EU executive has laid out several options to further restrict EU imports of goods produced in Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories, after a majority of EU foreign ministers called for clarifying what restrictive trade measures could be taken during a meeting in June.View on euronews
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Exclusive: Brussels puts trade ban with Israeli settlements on the table
The EU executive has laid out several options to further restrict EU imports of goods produced in Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories, after a majority of EU foreign ministers called for clarifying what restrictive trade measures could be taken during a meeting in June.
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Singapore, Brunei share special friendship built on decades of mutual trust: SM Lee
SINGAPORE – Singapore and Brunei share a “special friendship”, said Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong, as he arrived in the South-east Asian country on July 14 for the 80th birthday celebrations of its Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah.
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Von der Leyen to donate gun gifted by Erdoğan to military museum
Personalised pistols given out by the Turkish president at this week's NATO summit appear to be gifts that keep on giving.View on euronews
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Zelenskyy joins Macron and European leaders in Paris for Bastille Day
Volodymyr Zelenskyy joins Emmanuel Macron and European leaders at a Ukraine-focused Bastille Day parade in Paris showcasing military strength.View on euronews
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Spanish PM's brother banned from public office for nine years for misconduct
David Sánchez, a composer and orchestra director whose career has included training and stops in Saint Petersburg, Toulouse, Tokyo and Madrid, was tried with 10 other defendants.View on euronews
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Brussels warns dialogue with China 'will not suffice'
EU trade enforcer Denis Redonnet told MEPs on Tuesday that the European Commission will act against cheap Chinese imports by adopting "unilateral" defence measures before the October deadline set by EU trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič to make progress in the negotiation with China.View on euronews
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EU says threats against ICC 'unacceptable' as US launches campaign to 'dismantle' court
The Trump administration said it would pressure other countries to withdraw from the court, marking a sharp escalation in the US effort to isolate the Hague-based institution.View on euronews
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EU says threats against ICC 'unacceptable' as US launches campaign to 'dismantle' court
The Trump administration said it would pressure other countries to withdraw from the court, marking a sharp escalation in the US effort to isolate the Hague-based institution.
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EU population to peak in 2029 before long-term decline
The population of the 27-nation European Union will peak in 2029 before falling in the coming decades, according to a report published Tuesday that puts a spotlight on the major challenges of an ageing citizenry.But an ageing population poses challenges for society and the EU economy.
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