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International Seabed Authority to conduct polls amid deep-sea mining debate
The upcoming election comes as the Jamaica-based International Seabed Authority ended a two-week session on Friday without reaching a consensus on a regulatory framework for deep-sea mining
 "International Seabed Authority to conduct polls amid deep-sea mining debate")
Canada women's football coach suspended over drone scandal in Paris
The Canadian women defeated New Zealand 2-1 in the team's Olympic opener in Saint-Etienne on Thursday. Priestman had stepped aside for the match and interim coach Andy Spence led the team.
 "Canada women's football coach suspended over drone scandal in Paris")
Chinese-Chilean TT player set to make Olympics debut at 58 in Paris
Zeng is currently the 151st-ranked table tennis player. She is part of Chile's national team, beating Dominican Eva Pea Brito in her debut
 "Chinese-Chilean TT player set to make Olympics debut at 58 in Paris")
TikTok collected data on issues like abortion, gun control: US Justice Dept
The Justice Department warned, in stark terms, of the potential for what it called covert content manipulation by the Chinese government
 "TikTok collected data on issues like abortion, gun control: US Justice Dept")
Amid maritime disputes, Myanmar crisis, Asean meetings joined by US, China
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov was also in Vientiane, and already held direct talks with Wang on Thursday
 "Amid maritime disputes, Myanmar crisis, Asean meetings joined by US, China")
Netanyahu meets Trump at Mar-a-Lago, offering optimism on Gaza cease-fire
A beaming Trump was waiting for Netanyahu on the stone steps outside his private club and residence in Palm Beach, Florida. He warmly clasped the hands of the Israeli leader
 "Netanyahu meets Trump at Mar-a-Lago, offering optimism on Gaza cease-fire")
Why Venezuela's prez elections should matter to the rest of the world
The most talked-about name in the race is not on the ballot: Mara Corina Machado
 "Why Venezuela's prez elections should matter to the rest of the world")
G20 finance ministers agree to work toward effectively taxing super-rich
Brazil's proposal to tax billionaires has divided G20 nations. France, Spain and South Africa have expressed support, while the US is against
 "G20 finance ministers agree to work toward effectively taxing super-rich")
Barack, Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris, giving her crucial support
Biden endorsed Harris within an hour of announcing his decision last Sunday to end his campaign amid widespread concern about the 81-year-old president's ability to defeat Trump
 "Barack, Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris, giving her crucial support")
Russia's Central Bank raises key interest rate to 18% as inflation soars
The bank raised the rate by 200 basis points to 18.00%, noting that inflation has accelerated and is developing significantly above its forecast
 "Russia's Central Bank raises key interest rate to 18% as inflation soars")
Philippines plans to siphon off highly toxic oil cargo from sunken tanker
The sunken tanker's owner has contracted a private company to undertake the oil siphoning, which could take a week
 "Philippines plans to siphon off highly toxic oil cargo from sunken tanker")
Ethiopia mudslides: Search for missing continues as death toll rises to 257
The UN humanitarian office, known as OCHA, said in an update Thursday that the death toll could rise to as many as 500, citing local officials
 "Ethiopia mudslides: Search for missing continues as death toll rises to 257")
Southeast Asian diplomats meet China's Wang Yi over maritime dispute
Several members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nation have disputes with China, which has led to direct confrontations that many worry could lead to broader conflict
 "Southeast Asian diplomats meet China's Wang Yi over maritime dispute")
Agreement with Russia is 'deal with devil,' adviser to Ukrainian prez says
A deal would only buy time for Russian President Vladimir Putin to strengthen his army and usher in another, potentially more violent chapter in the war, he said
 "Agreement with Russia is 'deal with devil,' adviser to Ukrainian prez says")
US prez election: Can Harris turn Biden's economic record to her advantage?
Boosted by the administration's $1.9 trillion stimulus package, robust economic growth sent demand for workers soaring, forcing employers to jack up wages
 "US prez election: Can Harris turn Biden's economic record to her advantage?")
Trump's VP nominee JD Vance's tryst with many names before sticking to his
The senator from Ohio introduced himself to the world in 2016 when he published his bestselling memoir, Hillbilly Elegy, under the name J.D. Vance
 "Trump's VP nominee JD Vance's tryst with many names before sticking to his")
Vietnam Communist Party chief's funeral draws thousands of mourners
His death, at 80, last week in Hanoi marked the start of a succession struggle within the party that will likely to continue
 "Vietnam Communist Party chief's funeral draws thousands of mourners")
Accused of drug trafficking, US arrests leaders of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel
A leader of the powerful Sinaloa cartel for decades alongside Joaqun El Chapo Guzmn, Zambada is one of the most powerful drug traffickers in the world
 "Accused of drug trafficking, US arrests leaders of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel")
UN urges nations to better prepare as extreme heat breaks records
The dire warnings came after a barely noticeable respite in back-to-back record global heat
 "UN urges nations to better prepare as extreme heat breaks records")
Brazilian govt apologises for post-WWII persecution of Japanese immigrants
The board approved the apology plea in a session in Brasilia attended by members of the Brazilian government and prominent members of the Japanese community
 "Brazilian govt apologises for post-WWII persecution of Japanese immigrants")