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China sends warplanes toward Taiwan, as island prepares for military drills
The Chinese People's Liberation Army sent 37 aircraft and seven navy vessels around Taiwan between 6 a.m. Friday and 6 a.m. Saturday, the ministry said in a statement
 "China sends warplanes toward Taiwan, as island prepares for military drills")
Tornado damage to Pfizer plant unlikely to cause supply shortages: US FDA
Pfizer said on Friday that a warehouse for raw materials, packaging supplies and finished medicines awaiting release had endured most of the damage to its 1.4 million square foot plant
 "Tornado damage to Pfizer plant unlikely to cause supply shortages: US FDA")
US pulls plug on lithium exploration near Nevada national wildlife refuge
Conservationists said the reversal provides at least a temporary reprieve for the lush oasis in the Mojave Desert that is home to 25 species of fish, plants, insects and snails
 "US pulls plug on lithium exploration near Nevada national wildlife refuge")
UN agency that governs int'l waters mired in debate over deep sea mining
The agency has yet to issue any provisional mining licenses, and it missed a July 9 deadline to approve a set of rules to govern such activity
 "UN agency that governs int'l waters mired in debate over deep sea mining")
N Korea fires cruise missiles, stays mum on US soldier who crossed border
While adding to its barrage of missile launches in recent months, North Korea remained publicly silent for a fifth day on the fate of an American soldier
 "N Korea fires cruise missiles, stays mum on US soldier who crossed border")
Russia comes under pressure at UN Security Council to avoid food crisis
The Kremlin said it would consider resuming Ukrainian shipments if progress is made in overcoming the obstacles, including in banking arrangements
 "Russia comes under pressure at UN Security Council to avoid food crisis")
Judge sets a trial date for next May in Trump's classified documents case
The May 20, 2024, trial date, set Friday by US District Judge Aileen Cannon, is a compromise between a request from prosecutors to set the trial for this December
 "Judge sets a trial date for next May in Trump's classified documents case")
Judge sets trial date for next May in Trump's classified documents case
The May 20, 2024, trial date is a compromise between a request from prosecutors to set the trial for this December and a request from defense lawyers to schedule it after the 2024 presidential poll
 "Judge sets trial date for next May in Trump's classified documents case")
American Express profit rises, sets aside more money for possible defaults
Millennial and Gen Z consumers made up more than 60% of new accounts acquired worldwide
 "American Express profit rises, sets aside more money for possible defaults")
Russia aims missiles at Ukraine's farm storage after days of hitting ports
Both Russia and Ukraine have announced that they will treat ships travelling to each other's Black Sea ports as potential military targets
 "Russia aims missiles at Ukraine's farm storage after days of hitting ports")
Amazon, Meta among firms to unveil AI safeguards after Biden's warning
They will also publicly report flaws and risks in their technology, including effects on fairness and bias, the White House said
 "Amazon, Meta among firms to unveil AI safeguards after Biden's warning")
Thousands march from Tel Aviv to protest govt's judicial overhaul plan
Hundreds of protesters became thousands as Israelis joined the 70-kilometer (roughly 45-mile) march throughout the day in a demonstration against one of Israel's most far-right governments in history
 "Thousands march from Tel Aviv to protest govt's judicial overhaul plan")
Biden is building his reelection bid around an organisation Obama shunned
As it prepares for a bruising 2024 contest, his campaign plans to raise and spend around $2 billion
 "Biden is building his reelection bid around an organisation Obama shunned")
US to send more warships to Gulf to tackle Iran's efforts to seize ships
The deployment comes on the heels of decisions in recent weeks to send the USS Thomas Hudner, a destroyer, and a number of F-35 and F-16 fighter jets to the region
 "US to send more warships to Gulf to tackle Iran's efforts to seize ships")
Japanese, US, and South Korean officials condemn North's weapons plans
Their meeting Thursday in the central Japanese city of Karuizawa comes days after North Korea's solid-fuel ICBM launch last week
 "Japanese, US, and South Korean officials condemn North's weapons plans")
Ashes 4th Test highlights: Crawley blasts 189 as ENG lead AUS by 67 runs
England rocketed to 384-4 in 72 overs with a heavy dose of Bazball bravado after Australia was dismissed for 317 in the morning session at Old Trafford after resuming on 299-8
 "Ashes 4th Test highlights: Crawley blasts 189 as ENG lead AUS by 67 runs")
US imposes new sanctions to cut Russia's access to war supplies, revenue
The latest sanctions build on those imposed on Russia when the US and other Group of Seven nations rolled out a wave of global actions during a Japan summit in May
 "US imposes new sanctions to cut Russia's access to war supplies, revenue")
Turkish president doesn't rule out deadlocked Cyprus peace talks restart
He said that Turkey does not oppose fresh talks, but that negotiations cannot restart without recognising the sovereign equality and equal international status of the Turkish Cypriots
 "Turkish president doesn't rule out deadlocked Cyprus peace talks restart")
Man United sign goalkeeper Andre Onana from Inter Milan for $57 million
Andre Onana will join up with his Manchester United teammates on their preseason tour of the United States
 "Man United sign goalkeeper Andre Onana from Inter Milan for $57 million")
Bruno Fernandes replaces Harry Maguire as Manchester United's new captain
Fernandes has scored 64 goals with 54 assists in 185 games since joining United in 2020 from Sporting Lisbon.
 "Bruno Fernandes replaces Harry Maguire as Manchester United's new captain")