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Asian stocks decline tracking Wall Street losses as rate-cut optimism cools

Treasury yields rose in the bond market following their big drop on Friday amid expectations that the Fed will cut its benchmark interest rate in September

Wildfire destroys homes in Oregon, threatens thousands as heat persists

A heat advisory was in place through Wednesday, and forecasters warned that potential thunderstorms could create erratic winds that would challenge firefighters

All you need to know about Charles Kushner, US diplomat summoned to Paris

Charles Kushner was summoned after writing a letter to French President Emmanuel Macron alleging the country did not do enough to combat antisemitism

Trump softens stance with South Korea's Lee after initial warning

The cordial display showed how world leaders are taking notes from previous meetings between Trump and heads of state, who've largely chosen the route of praise and adulation rather than confrontation

What to know about cashless bail after Trump's order citing safety risks

Cashless bail refers to policies that allow people to be released from jail without paying any money while they await trial

AP freelancer among 4 journos killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza hospital

Two missiles hit Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, medical officials said. In all, 19 people were killed, according to Zaher al-Waheidi, head of the Gaza Health Ministry's records department

Vietnam evacuates hundreds of thousands as typhoon Kajiki nears landfall

Forecasters said the typhoon had winds of up to 166 kilometres per hour at 10 am Monday but is expected to weaken slightly before making landfall

Israel could withdraw from Lebanon if Hezbollah is disarmed: Netanyahu

He said that if Lebanon takes the necessary steps to disarm Hezbollah, then Israel will respond with reciprocal measures

Eala becomes first Filipina to win slam match, thanks to video challenge

Eala is a 20-year-old who is ranked 75th and trains at the Rafael Nadal Academy. This was her fourth win against a top-20 opponent in 2025, including against Iga Swiatek in March

Juventus slams racist abuse aimed at McKennie after season opener

U.S. midfielder Weston McKennie was subjected to racist abuse after Juventus completed a 2-0 season-opening win over Parma in the Serie A, the Italian club said.

Shelton and Fritz fire US hopes with opening wins at US Open 2025

Shelton, the No. 6 seed and twice a Grand Slam semifinalist, needed just 2 hours, 7 minutes to get past qualifier Ignacio Buse of Peru 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 in the first contest.

At least 6 dead, 86 injured in Israeli strikes targeting Houthis in Yemen

Israel's military said it struck the Asar and Hizaz power plants, calling them a significant electricity supply facility for military activities

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka wins her first match at the US Open

Sabalenka went down a break early in the first set, keeping the two neck-and-neck until the defending champion was able to pull away from their 5-5 deadlock.

Djokovic goes 19-0 in US Open first rounds, wins 1st match since Wimbledon

It was the 24-time Grand Slam champion's first match since Wimbledon and one that made it tough to tell if the 38-year-old remains a real contender to win a fifth title in Flushing Meadows

Emma Raducanu secures first US Open match success since 2021 crown

After her surprising championship four years ago, which remains her only tour-level trophy, Raducanu lost in the first round at Flushing Meadows in 2022, missed the tournament in 2023

Bruno Fernandes stumbles into the referee & misses a penalty for Man United

Fernandes was walking backward away from the ball in readiness to take the spot kick against Fulham when he stumbled into referee Chris Kavanagh, who was trying to get round the United captain

Russia accuses Ukraine of drone strike causing fire at Kursk nuclear plant

The incidents occurred as Ukraine marked Independence Day, commemorating its 1991 declaration of independence from the Soviet Union

Some guard units deployed in Washington now carry firearms: Pentagon

The development in Trump's extraordinary effort to override the law enforcement authority of state and local governments comes as he is considering expanding the deployments

Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen's capital, targeting Iran-backed rebels

The rebel Houthi-run al-Masirah channel reported the strikes, the first to hit the rebel-held Sanaa since August 17, when Israel said targeted energy infrastructure it believed was used by the rebels

At least one dead, three injured in Moscow shopping centre explosion

The blast happened on the third floor of the Central Children's Store shopping mall, on Lubyanka Square