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France going through its most severe drought ever, says PM Elisabeth Borne

The exceptional drought we are currently experiencing is depriving many municipalities of water and is a tragedy for our farmers, our ecosystems and biodiversity, the statement said.

World stock markets mixed ahead of US jobs data; Fed weighs rate hike

London, Paris and Frankfurt were lower while Shanghai and Tokyo advanced. Oil prices fell back.

As recession fears grow, hiring in American job market likely slowing

Month after month, US employers just kept adding hundreds of thousands of workers, often beating forecasters' expectations. Amid recession fear, hiring is likely to slowdown.

China summons European diplomats to register protest on Taiwan statement

China says it summoned European diplomats in the country to protest statements issued by the Group of Seven nations and the EU criticising threatening Chinese military exercises surrounding Taiwan.

Fire at music pub in eastern Thailand kills 13 people, dozens injured

At least 13 people were killed and dozens injured when a fire broke out early Friday morning at a crowded music pub in eastern Thailand, police and rescue workers said.

Large SUV drives into a parade in New Mexico, injuring multiple people

A person in a large SUV drove through a parade in New Mexico on Thursday, injuring multiple people including two police officers.

US, Russia, China take part in talks with SE Asian nations amid tensions

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken joined the foreign ministers of Russia and China at a meeting with top diplomats from Southeast Asia, at a time of increased tensions between the three

China cannot isolate Taiwan, stop US officials from visiting: Pelosi

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday that China will not isolate Taiwan by preventing US officials from travelling there

US: Democrats say they've reached agreement on the economic package

Senate Democrats have reached an accord on eleventh-hour changes to their top-priority economic legislation, they announced late Thursday.

Japan PM meets Pelosi, calls China drills 'threat to regional peace'

Japanese PM Fumio Kishida said China's military exercises aimed at Taiwan represent a grave problem after 5 ballistic missiles launched as part of the drills landed in Japan's exclusive economic zone.

Breonna Taylor killing: Feds charge 4 US police officers for death

US Justice Department announced charges against four Louisville police officers over the drug raid that led to the death of Breonna Taylor, a Black woman.

South Korea's first spacecraft launched to moon, to arrive in December

South Korea joined the stampede to the moon with the launch of a lunar orbiter that will scout out future landing spots

Four sustain critical injuries in lightning strike near White House

Four people have been critically injured after a lightning strike outside the White House, fire officials said

Unvaccinated for Covid, Novak Djokovic pulls out of Montreal tournament

Novak Djokovic withdrew from the upcoming hard-court tournament in Montreal on Thursday because he is not vaccinated against COVID-19 and is therefore not allowed to enter Canada

Israel sends reinforcements to Gaza border amid possibility of attack

The Israeli military said Thursday it is sending additional forces to the area around the Gaza Strip as it braces for possible attacks after the arrest of a senior militant in the West Bank this week

US President Biden signs executive order to protect travel for abortion

Crossing state lines to get abortions has become an increasing issue since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and opened the door for new restrictions on abortion at the state level

Taiwan cancels flights as China holds military drills upon Pelosi visit

Taiwan cancelled airline flights Thursday as the Chinese navy fired artillery near the island in retaliation for a top American lawmaker's visit

In South Korea, Nancy Pelosi avoids public comments on Taiwan, China

After infuriating China over her trip to Taiwan, US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi met South Korean political leaders in Seoul on Thursday but avoided making public comments on relations with Beijing

Global shares rise on optimism on economic data, June qtr earnings

Global shares were mostly higher Thursday as investors welcomed encouraging economic data and quarterly earnings reports from big companies.

Firefighters get 1st hold on California fire; likely stalled for weekend

Firefighters have gotten their first hold on California's deadliest and most destructive fire of the year and expected that the blaze would remain stalled through the weekend.