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Ukrainian governor urges evacuation of 350,000 residents from Donetsk

A day after Russian President Vladimir Putin declared victory in seizing an eastern Ukraine province essential to his wartime aims, his troops escalated their offensive in the neighbouring province

Antony Blinken sets G-20 meeting with Chinese FM; silent on Russia

Secretary of State Antony Blinken will see his Chinese counterpart this week at a meeting of foreign ministers from the Group of 20 bloc of nations that will likely exacerbate splits over Russia's war

British Airways cancels hundreds more summer flights to ease disruptions

British Airways it will cancel hundreds more summer flights, saying it was necessary after previously announced moves to cut back on scheduled flights proved insufficient to ease travel disruptions

Down two sets, Djokovic tops Sinner; 26th Wimbledon win in a row

It says a lot about Novak Djokovic that a two-sets-to-none hole at Wimbledon on a day he was hardly at his best likely left no one thinking the ultimate outcome was a forgone conclusion.

Gunman fired more than 70 rounds at July 4 parade in Chicago area: Police

The assailant's shots were initially mistaken for fireworks before hundreds of panicked revellers fled in terror in Highland Park

Antony Blinken sets G-20 meeting with Chinese FM; silent on Russia

Secretary of State Antony Blinken will hold talks with his Chinese counterpart this week in Indonesia at a meeting of foreign ministers from the Group of 20 bloc

Global shares mixed as inflation, energy supplies weigh on growth

Shares declined Tuesday in Europe after an upbeat session in Asia, while Wall Street futures slipped ahead of the reopening of U.S. markets from the Independence Day holiday.

30 NATO allies sign off on accession protocols for Sweden and Finland

The 30 NATO allies signed off on the accession protocols for Sweden and Finland on Tuesday, sending the membership bids of the two nations to the alliance capitals for legislative approvals.

NATO allies poised to sign accession protocols for Sweden and Finland

The 30 NATO allies are set to sign off on the accession protocols for Sweden and Finland today, sending the membership bids of the two nations to the alliance capitals for legislative approvals

Chinese envoy expresses concern over US tariffs on imports with Yellen

China's envoy to trade war talks with Washington expressed concern about US tariffs on Chinese imports during a phone call with Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, the Ministry of Commerce announced

Canada says China bars diplomats from Canadian tycoon trial: Official

Chinese authorities refused to allow Canadian diplomats to attend the trial of a Chinese-born Canadian tycoon who disappeared from Hong Kong five years ago, Canada's government said Tuesday

NASA satellite breaks free from orbit around Earth, heads to moon

A satellite the size of a microwave oven successfully broke free from its orbit around Earth on Monday and is headed toward the moon

6 dead, 30 wounded in shooting at Chicago's Highland Park in July 4 parade

Authorities said a man named as a person of interest in the shooting was taken into police custody Monday evening after an hourslong manhunt in and around Highland Park

Sydney floods hit 50,000 in Australia's largest city, rescue ops underway

Hundreds of homes have been inundated in and around Australia's largest city in a flood emergency that was impacting 50,000 people, officials said Tuesday

Ukraine conflict: Putin declares victory in embattled Donbas region

Vladimir Putin on Monday declared victory in the eastern Ukrainian region of Luhansk, one day after Ukrainian forces withdrew from their last remaining bulwark of resistance in the province.

NASA satellite breaks from orbit around the Earth, heads to moon

It will take another four months for the satellite to reach the moon, as it cruises along using minimal energy

British court rejects Kellogg's arguments against new sugar rules

Breakfast food giant Kellogg Co. lost a legal bid on Monday to block new anti-obesity measures in England banning the promotion of sugary cereals.

Germany records 1st export deficit in over 30 yrs due to high import costs

Germany recorded its first monthly trade deficit since 1991 in May as a result of higher import prices, figures released Monday show.

Ukraine govt lays out $750-bn 'recovery plan' for postwar future

Ukraine PM insisted a key source of funding should be the confiscated assets of Russia and Russian oligarchs

Brazil: Bolsonaro's re-election hopes dim unless he wins over women

If Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro is to have any hope of securing a second term, he needs more female support and fast. Yet a man famed for bravado hasn't shown any concerted strategy to do so.