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Today: July 20, 2026
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Coca-Cola appoints JPMorgan, Citi for India bottler IPO, sources say

Coca-Cola has appointed JPMorgan and Citi as bankers for a planned 2027 initial public offering of one of its majority-owned bottling

Coca-Cola appoints JPMorgan, Citi for India bottler IPO, sources say
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Equities inch higher with semi stocks, oil up amid further Iran tensions

A global stock index edged higher on Monday as chipmaker shares recovered some of their recent sharp losses, while oil

Equities inch higher with semi stocks, oil up amid further Iran tensions
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Wall St opens higher as chips recover, megacap earnings loom

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Monday, as chip stocks recovered from last week's pullback and investors awaited a key slate of earnings from major technology companies

Wall St opens higher as chips recover, megacap earnings loom
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The rise of Yemeni coffeehouses in Dearborn and beyond

Yemeni coffeehouses have gained culinary prominence in recent years, offering brews of coffee and tea seasoned with cardamom, ginger, cloves and other ingredients.

The rise of Yemeni coffeehouses in Dearborn and beyond
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Key Republicans skeptical as Trump administration scrambles for more defense money

Key Republicans skeptical as Trump administration scrambles for more defense money

Key Republicans skeptical as Trump administration scrambles for more defense money
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Most Americans support conservation – here’s how the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative got politicians from both parties on board too

An analysis of one major effort shows how to get Democrats and Republicans to agree to spend billions of dollars on a decades-long environmental restoration project.

Most Americans support conservation – here’s how the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative got politicians from both parties on board too
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Now that the World Cup is over, can host cities turn their investment into a lasting social impact?

Studies suggest that, played right, hosting large sporting events can pay lasting noneconomic dividends. But it needs sustained effort.

Now that the World Cup is over, can host cities turn their investment into a lasting social impact?
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Featuring Trump on US coins and bills would put America in rare company

A professor of international relations counted the sitting leaders on over 1,000 of the world’s banknotes and coins; almost every one of them is a king or a queen.

Featuring Trump on US coins and bills would put America in rare company
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Chinese car sales in Mexico surge despite new tariffs

Mexican sales of Chinese-brand vehicles jumped nearly 30% in the first six months of the year despite steep tariffs imposed in January that were

Chinese car sales in Mexico surge despite new tariffs
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Japanese mayor makes history with maternity leave that caused a stir

The mayor of a small Japanese city became the first sitting mayor in the country to take maternity leave on Monday, a decision that has drawn some

Japanese mayor makes history with maternity leave that caused a stir
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Chipmakers head for big profit gains, but will it be enough?

Chipmakers are in focus on Wall Street, with their shares turning mercurial this month and investors banking on a few dozen newly valuable

Chipmakers head for big profit gains, but will it be enough?
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Hut 8 signs $9.8 billion AI data center lease, fully commercializes Texas campus

Hut 8, a crypto-mining turned AI data center company, said on Monday it has signed a second 15-year lease worth $9.8 billion with an existing investment-grade customer, fully

Hut 8 signs $9.8 billion AI data center lease, fully commercializes Texas campus
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How PayPal went from Wall Street favorite to unwilling merger target

Five years ago PayPal was a Wall Street favorite and a leader in digital payments.

How PayPal went from Wall Street favorite to unwilling merger target
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UK government, Bezos back CuspAI's $450 million round as startup seeks to discover new materials

Britain's CuspAI said on Monday it has raised $450 million from investors including the UK government and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' investment fund, as the startup looks to

UK government, Bezos back CuspAI's $450 million round as startup seeks to discover new materials
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Prosecutors win subpoenas for Philippine vice president Duterte's financial records in impeachment case

The Philippine Senate ordered banks and the Anti-Money Laundering Council on Monday to produce financial records for Vice President Sara Duterte, her husband and several

Prosecutors win subpoenas for Philippine vice president Duterte's financial records in impeachment case
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Why oil prices haven't gone crazy despite 5 months of US-Iran war

As the United States and Israel went to war with Iran at the end of February, analysts predicted the price of crude oil could hit $150 a barrel or even rise

Why oil prices haven't gone crazy despite 5 months of US-Iran war
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US pump prices cross $4 again on renewed Middle East fighting

U.S. gasoline pump prices crossed the $4 a gallon mark on Monday as renewed hostilities between the U.S. and Iran further disrupt energy flows through the

US pump prices cross $4 again on renewed Middle East fighting
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LXP Industrial Trust agrees to $5.2 billion deal by Brookfield, CPP Investments

LXP Industrial Trust will be taken private by Brookfield Asset Management and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board in a $5.2 billion all-cash deal, the industrial real estate

LXP Industrial Trust agrees to $5.2 billion deal by Brookfield, CPP Investments
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Permira-backed womenswear retailer Reformation targets $1 billion valuation in US IPO

Permira-backed womenswear retailer Reformation is targeting a valuation of up to $1 billion in its U.S. initial public offering,

Permira-backed womenswear retailer Reformation targets $1 billion valuation in US IPO
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The most violent ceasefire

By Mike Dolan What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets With TV screens dominated by all the hoopla surrounding Spain’s World Cup victory this

The most violent ceasefire
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China's new AI model halts new subscriptions as demand swamps capacity

The Chinese AI model Kimi K3 has suspended new subscriptions after overwhelming demand pushed its capacity close to its limits

China's new AI model halts new subscriptions as demand swamps capacity
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Ryanair profits slump as Iran war dampens fares, hikes fuel costs

Ryanair's profit slumped by a third in its most recent quarter on higher fuel costs and lower fares that look set to remain weak through the key summer

Ryanair profits slump as Iran war dampens fares, hikes fuel costs
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Morocco to boost hotel beds by a fifth ahead of 2030 World Cup

Morocco plans to expand its hotel capacity by 60,000 beds, equal to about a fifth of its current total, by the time the country co-hosts the 2030 World

Morocco to boost hotel beds by a fifth ahead of 2030 World Cup
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MBDA unveils interceptor to counter mass drone attacks

By Florence Loeve PARIS, July 20 - European missile manufacturer MBDA is launching an  interceptor to counter attacks by large numbers of low-cost munitions such as drones, as wars in Ukraine and the

MBDA unveils interceptor to counter mass drone attacks
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European shares tick lower as investors assess US-Iran jitters; tech earnings loom

European shares slipped on Monday as the deteriorating conflict in the Middle East stoked inflation fears ahead of a European Central Bank

European shares tick lower as investors assess US-Iran jitters; tech earnings loom
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China's youth jobless rate falls to 12-month low in June

China's surveyed urban unemployment rate for youths in June dropped to the lowest level in 12 months, data released by the National Bureau of Statistics showed on Monday.

China's youth jobless rate falls to 12-month low in June
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KPMG Australia fines staff up to $126,000 for 'unacceptable' misconduct in audit scandal

KPMG Australia said on Monday it imposed penalties of up to A$180,000 ($125,838) on a group of staff after an

KPMG Australia fines staff up to $126,000 for 'unacceptable' misconduct in audit scandal
Africa|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Portugal's migrant curbs hit construction firms working to solve housing crisis

Jose Simao arrived in Portugal from Angola in 2022 to work as a bricklayer, part of a wave of immigration providing a welcome boost to the country's

Portugal's migrant curbs hit construction firms working to solve housing crisis
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ECB survey sees moderating wage demands, selling price growth

Euro zone firms expect selling prices to rise more moderately and see a slowdown in wage growth, an ECB survey showed on Monday, adding to evidence that a recent energy-

ECB survey sees moderating wage demands, selling price growth
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Suzuki's no-frills cars once ruled India. Then buyers demanded frills. 

For some 40 years, Suzuki cars dominated India's roads.

Suzuki's no-frills cars once ruled India. Then buyers demanded frills. 
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'I couldn't breathe':South Korea's frenzied stock trading exposes margin loan risks

Lee Seung-ho watched the nearly 300 million won ($202,515) stock trading fortune he built with a 500% margin loan evaporate in just four weeks in May, but he plans to borrow

'I couldn't breathe':South Korea's frenzied stock trading exposes margin loan risks
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Danube water levels reach lowest in 30 years, hampering farming and shipping

Water levels of the Danube river in Romania fell to their lowest since 1996 over the weekend, prompting irrigation restrictions for farmers and partially disrupting

Danube water levels reach lowest in 30 years, hampering farming and shipping
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Farnborough opens with Boeing, Airbus orders and air defence focus

Farnborough Airshow opened on Monday with Boeing and Airbus securing the first aircraft orders, while

Farnborough opens with Boeing, Airbus orders and air defence focus
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Could AI chip boom make ASML Europe's first trillion-dollar firm?

The global artificial intelligence boom has propelled ASML to the top of Europe's stock market, as soaring demand for AI computer

Could AI chip boom make ASML Europe's first trillion-dollar firm?
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Rising oil, yields rain on AI party

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole.

Rising oil, yields rain on AI party
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Novartis faces drug pipeline test with valuation premium in focus

Novartis investors will look beyond Tuesday's quarterly results for indications about three major drug trial readouts due in the second half of the year

Novartis faces drug pipeline test with valuation premium in focus
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Russia's Putin meets North Korea's top diplomat in Kremlin

Russia's President Vladimir Putin met North Korea's Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui an the Kremlin on Sunday, thanking her for help in what Moscow calls the special military

Russia's Putin meets North Korea's top diplomat in Kremlin
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Indonesian parliament panel gives go-ahead to financial centres plan

An Indonesian parliamentary panel on Monday agreed with the government on key provisions in a bill for the foundation of international financial centres aimed at drawing

Indonesian parliament panel gives go-ahead to financial centres plan
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Japanese beetle advances through northern Italy's vineyards and orchards, frustrating farmers

Iridescent green beetles native to Japan have invaded Italy, damaging orchards and vineyards

Japanese beetle advances through northern Italy's vineyards and orchards, frustrating farmers
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How health insurers get a free pass to deny coverage from a 52-year-old law meant to protect worker pensions

A little-known law called ERISA bars millions of patients from suing for damages when health insurers wrongly deny claims.

How health insurers get a free pass to deny coverage from a 52-year-old law meant to protect worker pensions
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Indian students cool on 'American Dream' as EU opens its doors

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Indian students cool on 'American Dream' as EU opens its doors
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Taiwan says Chinese vessel activity jumps, raising fears for Pacific supply routes

Taiwan detected a sharp rise in Chinese coast guard and research vessel activity around the island in June, prompting Taipei to plan drills simulating Chinese

Taiwan says Chinese vessel activity jumps, raising fears for Pacific supply routes
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European chemical earnings to test demand recovery after conflict-led pricing boost

European chemical companies are expected to report second-quarter results reflecting temporary support from Middle East conflict-related

European chemical earnings to test demand recovery after conflict-led pricing boost
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As defaults on student loans surge, millions are trying to get their lives back on track

According to an Associated Press analysis, more than 4.2 million people across the country defaulted on student loans between April 2025 and March 2026

As defaults on student loans surge, millions are trying to get their lives back on track
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In the Israeli-occupied West Bank, too much cash is breaking the economy

In most places, cash is king

In the Israeli-occupied West Bank, too much cash is breaking the economy
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Electric cars became cheaper in Germany despite rising average prices

Models of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) became more affordable in Germany between 2020 and 2025, data from research organizations the International Council on Clean

Electric cars became cheaper in Germany despite rising average prices
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Trump says he told Carney that Canada must get wildfires under control

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Trump says he told Carney that Canada must get wildfires under control
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Troy Jackson effectively wraps up Maine Democrats’ nomination to face Sen. Susan Collins

Troy Jackson effectively wraps up Maine Democrats’ nomination to face Sen. Susan Collins

Troy Jackson effectively wraps up Maine Democrats’ nomination to face Sen. Susan Collins
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UK chief financial officers turn more hopeful about AI

The finance bosses at many of Britain's biggest companies are more optimistic about the impact of artificial intelligence on their businesses and a bit less worried about

UK chief financial officers turn more hopeful about AI
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Samsung Biologics to launch $1.8 billion all-cash bid for PolyPeptide

South Korea's Samsung Biologics will launch a 1.46 billion Swiss francs ($1.81 billion) all-cash bid for Swiss contract drugmaker PolyPeptide, the companies said in separate

Samsung Biologics to launch $1.8 billion all-cash bid for PolyPeptide
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TSMC expects 'strong, multi-year' demand for AI chips as it ramps up Arizona investment

TSMC is seeing strong, multi-year demand for its AI chips as it invests a further $100 billion to expand its Arizona facilities, but it

TSMC expects 'strong, multi-year' demand for AI chips as it ramps up Arizona investment
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Dollar firmer as US-Iran conflict intensifies, Brent hits $90

The dollar made a modest advance against most of its global peers at the start of Asian trading on Monday as the conflict in the Middle East

Dollar firmer as US-Iran conflict intensifies, Brent hits $90
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US EV sales are down, but not out. Here’s why automakers won’t pull the plug

US EV sales are down, but not out. Here’s why automakers won’t pull the plug

US EV sales are down, but not out. Here’s why automakers won’t pull the plug
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|US

Second death reported in Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City

A second person has died in connection with an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in New York

Second death reported in Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City
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Russian attacks kill 6 in Kyiv and other cities and expose gaps in Ukraine's air defenses

Russia has attacked Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities with missiles, drones and bombs, killing at least six people

Russian attacks kill 6 in Kyiv and other cities and expose gaps in Ukraine's air defenses
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Boeing focused on production, not new orders at Farnborough Airshow

The head of Boeing's commercial airplane unit said on Sunday that the company is focused on increasing and improving aircraft

Boeing focused on production, not new orders at Farnborough Airshow
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Ice cream prices melt: Falling butterfat prices bring relief to the freezer aisle

Ice cream prices melt: Falling butterfat prices bring relief to the freezer aisle

Ice cream prices melt: Falling butterfat prices bring relief to the freezer aisle
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Andy Biggs and David Schweikert offer competing visions for Republican Party in Arizona primary

Rep. Andy Biggs and Rep. David Schweikert are clashing in the Republican primary for Arizona governor

Andy Biggs and David Schweikert offer competing visions for Republican Party in Arizona primary
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Samsung cuts US jobs, offers relocations ahead of HQ move

(This July 19 story has been repeated with no changes to text.)

Samsung cuts US jobs, offers relocations ahead of HQ move
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Institutional demand for CXMT's $8.6 billion Shanghai IPO dented by chip stock selloff

Chinese chipmaker CXMT Corp's $8.6 billion initial public offering was more than 500 times oversubscribed by institutional investors, according to a filing on

Institutional demand for CXMT's $8.6 billion Shanghai IPO dented by chip stock selloff
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UK's Burnham drops digital ID scheme to prioritise cost of living, say allies

Britain's next leader, Andy Burnham, will scrap government plans for a digital ID scheme when he takes office, signalling his intention to

UK's Burnham drops digital ID scheme to prioritise cost of living, say allies
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Chinese company demands compensation from the UK over British Steel nationalization

Jingye Group, the former owner of British Steel, has demanded compensation from the U.K. government for investment losses after the company's nationalization last week

Chinese company demands compensation from the UK over British Steel nationalization
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Men more likely than women to use job offers for pay rises, study finds

Men are more likely than women to use outside job opportunities as leverage to negotiate higher pay in their existing jobs, helping drive persistent gender wage gaps,

Men more likely than women to use job offers for pay rises, study finds
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Former China Development Bank president is under anti-corruption probe

China's top anti-graft watchdog has announced an investigation into a former president of China Development Bank

Former China Development Bank president is under anti-corruption probe
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Nigerian children pay the price for the Iran war as malnutrition and poverty surge

Health workers in northern Nigeria say more children are relapsing into malnutrition and cite knock-on effects from the war in the Middle East

Nigerian children pay the price for the Iran war as malnutrition and poverty surge
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Mexico's Sheinbaum to attend World Cup final at President Trump's invitation

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said in a message on X that she would attend the World Cup final in New Jersey on Sunday at the invitation of U.S.

Mexico's Sheinbaum to attend World Cup final at President Trump's invitation
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US military launches new airstrikes to 'swiftly punish' Iran for deaths of US troops

The U.S. military says it has carried out new airstrikes against Iran to “swiftly punish” the country’s Revolutionary Guard for an attack in Jordan that killed two American service members, left one more missing and four requiring hospitalization

US military launches new airstrikes to 'swiftly punish' Iran for deaths of US troops
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Data center opponents stage 142 protests across 42 US states

Opponents of the rapid buildout of data centers held 142 protests across 42 states on Saturday in the first nationwide effort to channel

Data center opponents stage 142 protests across 42 US states
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Delayed orders, confusion slowed Venezuelan military's response to quakes, sources say

Delayed orders from senior military commanders, a lack of basic equipment and overall confusion were among the issues that hindered the deployment of Venezuelan troops in the

Delayed orders, confusion slowed Venezuelan military's response to quakes, sources say
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US says two military personnel killed by Iranian attack in Jordan

The U.S. military said on Saturday two of its personnel were killed in Jordan and another was missing after an

US says two military personnel killed by Iranian attack in Jordan
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Canadian premier calls Trump’s threat to add wildfire pollution costs to tariffs ‘unacceptable’

Canadian premier calls Trump’s threat to add wildfire pollution costs to tariffs ‘unacceptable’

Canadian premier calls Trump’s threat to add wildfire pollution costs to tariffs ‘unacceptable’
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Trump administration to fund Maga-aligned projects in Europe as he reorders US aid, FT reports

The Trump administration is preparing to unveil a series of grants in Europe and beyond to support Maga-aligned initiatives in pursuance of a dramatic overhaul of U.S. foreign aid

Trump administration to fund Maga-aligned projects in Europe as he reorders US aid, FT reports
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Ukrainian drones hit warehouses and other sites across Russia, killing 9 and wounding over 80

Russian officials report that Ukrainian drone attacks overnight and later on Saturday have killed nine people and wounded more than 80 others

Ukrainian drones hit warehouses and other sites across Russia, killing 9 and wounding over 80
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Ontario premier says Trump's criticism of Canada's efforts to stop wildfires is 'absolutely unacceptable'

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said U.S. criticism of Canadian efforts to stop the "terrible scenario" of spreading forest fires in his province and

Ontario premier says Trump's criticism of Canada's efforts to stop wildfires is 'absolutely unacceptable'