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US inflation slows slightly in July despite elevated fuel prices
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US consumer inflation slows slightly in July despite elevated fuel prices
US consumer inflation slowed slightly in July, government data showed, with a virtual stalemate in the US-Iran war giving consumers some respite from sharp price increases at the gasoline pump.
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Colombia declares three days mourning for quake victims
Colombia on Wednesday declared three days of mourning for victims of an earthquake that demolished buildings in the west of the country, killing more than 200 people.
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IMF agrees to $2.9 bn bailout for bankrupt Sri Lanka
Bankrupt Sri Lanka will receive a conditional $2.9 billion bailout to repair its battered finances, the International Monetary Fund said Thursday, following a bruising economic crisis that saw the island nation's president chased from the country.
Kazakh leader says plans to call snap presidential vote this autumn
Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said Thursday he plans to call a snap presidential election this autumn and will reduce the presidency to one seven-year term.
SKY is the limit: Attacking Suryakumar redefines T20 batting
India's Suryakumar Yadav makes unconventional look cool and his attacking instincts makes him a force to reckon with for the Twenty20 World Cup later this year in Australia.
Foster calls for fearless All Blacks display to avenge Pumas loss
All Blacks coach Ian Foster said Thursday that New Zealand will need to play without fear against Argentina in Hamilton on Saturday to avenge their shock defeat last weekend and prevent the humiliation of losing a fourth successive home Test.
Rosmah Mansor, wife of Malaysia's ex-leader, convicted of corruption
Rosmah Mansor, the wife of Malaysia's ex-premier Najib Razak, was found guilty of graft Thursday, just over a week after her husband began serving a 12-year jail term.
UN team heads to Russia-held nuclear plant in Ukraine despite shelling
UN inspectors vowed to press on with a visit to a Russian-held nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine on Thursday despite an early shelling attack on the town next to the facility.
Villagers brave snakes and hunger to protect land in flooded Pakistan
The southern Pakistan village of Karim Bakhsh is almost entirely under muddy water after catastrophic monsoon rains -- hardly any stable buildings are left for shelter, the wheat silos are empty and venomous snakes are a constant threat.
Chinese city of 16 million to shut down over new Covid outbreak
Around 16 million people in the Chinese city of Chengdu will be effectively under lockdown from Thursday as authorities race to snuff out a new Covid-19 outbreak.
Taiwan tycoon to train three million 'civilian warriors'
A colourful Taiwanese tycoon unveiled plans Thursday to train more than three million "civilian warriors" to help defend the democratic island in the event of a Chinese invasion, donating TW$1 billion ($33 million) of his own money.
As US midterms loom, Biden heads to Philadelphia to condemn Trump supporters
The symbolism is not lost on the White House: US President Joe Biden heads Thursday to Philadelphia, the cradle of American statehood, to deliver a rare primetime speech on what he calls "the battle for the soul of the nation."
Wounded Springboks treat Wallabies rematch as 'a final'
South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber is treating Saturday's rematch with Australia in Sydney as "a final" for his injury-ravaged side as they strive to stay in Rugby Championship contention.
US Open: Who said what on day 3
Who said what at the US Open on Wednesday, the third day of the 2022 championships at Flushing Meadows:
'I feel like I've already won,' says Serena as farewell party goes on
Serena Williams insisted that she feels "like I've already won" the US Open after dramatically extending her iconic career with a never-say-die, three-set victory over world number two Anett Kontaveit on Wednesday.
Moscow approves Japan stakes in Sakhalin energy project
Two Japanese trading houses will maintain stakes in a Russian energy project despite Tokyo joining sanctions on Moscow over the war in Ukraine, as the Asian country looks to secure its power supply.
South Korean Netflix hit 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' sparks autism debate
A hit Netflix K-drama about a high-functioning autistic lawyer is prompting soul-searching in South Korea, where some on the spectrum say they can feel invisible.
Smith's jump to LIV biggest blow yet in golf power struggle
Cameron Smith's defection to the Saudi-funded LIV Golf circuit is the biggest blow yet to the US PGA and European Tours in a power struggle threatening to rip the sport apart.
Rennie keeps faith with Wallabies team that beat South Africa
Dave Rennie on Thursday named his first unchanged starting side since taking over as Australia coach, as they attempt to clinch back-to-back wins for the first time this season.
Volkswagen shifts gears with Oliver Blume taking wheel
Volkswagen on Thursday hands over the reins to new CEO Oliver Blume, tasked with steering the German automotive giant through challenging economic conditions after four turbulent years under his predecessor, Herbert Diess.
China's Wu makes history after reaching US Open third round
Wu Yibing created a piece of tennis history on Wednesday after becoming the first player from China to reach the third round of the US Open.
Asian investors step up selling as rate hikes loom
Investors further unloaded equities in Asia on Thursday as they girded themselves for more interest rate hikes aimed at quelling runaway inflation, with some analysts warning that markets could retest the lows touched in June.
Norwegian eyeing climbing record awaits Chinese permit
Norwegian climber Kristin Harila is only three peaks away from achieving the lung-busting feat of scaling the world's 14 highest mountains in record time.
Under-fire Foster defends naming unchanged All Blacks team
All Blacks coach Ian Foster took a dig at critics who "want blood" as he defended naming an unchanged team on Thursday for the Rugby Championship Test against Argentina in Hamilton.
Battling Williams powers into US Open third round
Serena Williams roared into the third round of the US Open on Wednesday, overpowering second seed Anett Kontaveit with a battling performance to extend her Grand Slam singles career in dramatic fashion.
Cambodian opposition figure faces French defamation trial
Longstanding Cambodian opposition figure Sam Rainsy will face a French court on Thursday in defamation cases brought against him by top officials in his home country.
Never-say-die Serena into US Open third round
Serena Williams dramatically extended her iconic career on Wednesday with a never-say-die, three-set victory over world number two Anett Kontaveit at the US Open.
'Submit or quit': Teacher, student brain drain hits Hong Kong schools
As Hong Kong students return for the new academic year, veteran teacher Wong is counting down the days until the political maelstrom sweeping the city leaves him no choice but to quit.
Verstappen expecting 'crazy' festival at first home race as champion
Max Verstappen is expecting an emotional and "pretty crazy" festival as he heads into his first home race as world champion, seeking his 10th win of the season, at this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix.
End of the road for New York's horse-drawn carriages?
A charming, must-do tourist attraction or a cruel, outdated commercial activity? New York's horse-drawn carriages have operated since the 1800s, but lawmakers now want to replace them with electric vehicles.
Lies, damn lies and social media: fake news stalks Brazil vote
In a divisive election campaign blighted by fears of unrest if far-right President Jair Bolsonaro refuses to accept defeat, Brazil is waging an uphill battle against disinformation wielded as a political weapon.
Five things on Brazil's voting machines
Brazil has used electronic voting machines in its elections since 1996. But it is only recently they became controversial, with allegations by far-right President Jair Bolsonaro that they are plagued by fraud.
In Wyoming, an uphill battle to curb suicide
Sixteen years ago, after his son died by suicide, Lance Neiberger thought of taking his own life.
UN report lists litany of rights abuses in China's Xinjiang
The United Nations released a bombshell report late Wednesday into serious human rights abuses in China's Xinjiang region, saying torture allegations were credible and citing possible crimes against humanity.