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10 killed, several injured as Russia launches missile, drone attack on Kyiv

The attack involved waves of ballistic and cruise missiles as well as drones. Explosions echoed across the city as civilians sought shelter in metro stations

Andy Burnham may struggle to keep his promise to Britain's economy

The frontrunner for Britain's top job has pledged to deliver 'good growth in every postcode', but decades of regional inequality and weak productivity will make that promise difficult to fulfil

China test-launches ballistic missile from submarine in South Pacific

China's military test-launched a long-range ballistic missile Monday from one of its nuclear-powered submarines in the South Pacific.

Nato Summit 2026: Defence spending, Ukraine, Iran conflict dominate agenda

Trump's frequent criticism of Nato, along with announced troop withdrawals from Europe and a six-month review of the US military presence on the continent, has fuelled uncertainty within the alliance

Vietnam fast-tracks $4 billion Hon Khoai port to check China's naval power

Vietnam is accelerating work on a dual-use seaport and transport corridor to strengthen trade links and bolster its strategic presence after Cambodia launched a China-backed canal project

Europe's heatwave lifts demand for China's portable air conditioners

Midea could see consumer air conditioning sales in Europe grow by more than 20% Y-o-Y for 2nd quarter while Haier could record double-digit growth for its European air-conditioner segment this year

ByteDance, Alibaba pull AI companion features as China tightens rules

The sudden retreat comes ahead of new Beijing regulations taking effect in mid-July to tighten oversight on humanlike AI services

Trump asks Fifa to review US player's suspension, striker cleared to play

The reversal of Folarin Balogun's World Cup suspension is highly unusual. It was the first time since 1962 that FIFA has nullified a suspension for a red card received during the World Cup

Trump to meet Ukraine's Zelenskyy, Syria's al-Sharaa during Nato summit

Trump's meeting with Zelenskyy comes as Russia's war in Ukraine is now in its fifth year

Trump posts doctored Air Force One photo featuring Barack, Michelle Obama

The use of graffiti is a coded message to remind people of crime and urban decay and has been used in racist messaging against Black people in the past

Have support from India: Netanyahu counters Vance's 'only ally' claim

Netanyahu said he was getting a lot of support from India on Facebook

Nato leaders face defence, spending and Ukraine challenges in Ankara

Nato leaders meeting in Ankara on 7-8 July will focus on defence, deterrence, burden-sharing, military spending and sustaining support for Ukraine amid evolving security challenges

Are the 'MANGOS' stocks already turning soft amid cooling AI optimism?

The current iteration of the acronym was popularised more recently by a software engineer's June 8 post on X. It was shared widely by venture capitalists and tech investors

Call for revenge gets louder at Iran's slain leader Khamenei's funeral

Ayatollah Jafar Sobhani, a 97-year-old Shiite cleric, led the prayers at Tehran's Grand Mosque for the late Khamenei and his family members killed in the strike

Trump mixes patriotism and politics at US 250th anniversary event

The US president used a July 4 speech marking the country's 250th anniversary to celebrate American achievements while renewing calls for tighter voting rules and warning against communism

Cargo ship reports attack in Red Sea off Yemen coast, says British military

A cargo ship came under attack Sunday off the coast of Yemen in the Red Sea, the British military said Sunday.

OPEC+ ratifies planned oil output hike as Hormuz shipments resume

The OPEC is already facing a challenge to its unity, after founding member Iraq last month suggested it could ultimately exit if denied a higher production limit

Trump offers to help Putin seek Ukraine deal, also calls Zelenskyy

Russia has said any solution must include ‌Moscow assuming full control over Ukraine's Donbas region

Nvidia supplier Foxconn's sales surge 40% on robust AI server demand

Shipments of AI racks are expected to maintain their momentum in the current quarter, while demand for information and communications technology products is entering peak season

Fewer ships transiting Strait of Hormuz along Oman coast after U-turns

One products tanker that turned around on Saturday appears to be making a fresh attempt, sailing past the tip of Oman's Musandam peninsula