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Protests swell in Tel Aviv against govt's decision of judicial overhaul
Protest leaders promised further days of disruption lie ahead
 "Protests swell in Tel Aviv against govt's decision of judicial overhaul")
Messi makes it official by signing with Inter Miami and Major League Soccer
Lionel Messi has finalised his deal to join Major League Soccer, and after years of planning and pursuing, Inter Miami has landed a global icon.
 "Messi makes it official by signing with Inter Miami and Major League Soccer")
US Southwest swelters under dangerous heat wave, with new records on track
Near record temperatures are expected this weekend!" the National Weather Service in Phoenix warned in a tweet, advising people to follow its heat safety tips such as drinking plenty of water
 "US Southwest swelters under dangerous heat wave, with new records on track")
Days of torrential rain in S Korea leave 26 dead in landslides, floods
The 26 fatalities were reported on Friday and Saturday, all in the central and southeastern regions, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety said in a report
 "Days of torrential rain in S Korea leave 26 dead in landslides, floods")
Ashes: Carey says he would repeat Bairstow stumping if given another chance
Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey warned England he would repeat his controversial stumping of Jonny Bairstow if another chance arose in the rest of the Ashes series.
 "Ashes: Carey says he would repeat Bairstow stumping if given another chance")
Wimbledon: Carlos Alcaraz will face Novak Djokovic in a final for the ages
Novak Djokovic paid quite a compliment to Carlos Alcaraz.
 "Wimbledon: Carlos Alcaraz will face Novak Djokovic in a final for the ages")
Torrential rains in South Korea kill at least 7 in landslides and floods
South Korea's weather agency said some parts of the country will continue to receive heavy rains until Sunday
Biden govt puts $20 bn in 'green bank' for renewable energy projects
The investments follow a USD 7 billion Solar for All' programme launched last month for residential and community solar projects in low-income communities
 "Biden govt puts $20 bn in 'green bank' for renewable energy projects")
UK extends Activision deadline after Microsoft's 'complex' proposal
The watchdog's decision could be a good sign for Microsoft and Activision as they battle to close the agreement signed nearly 18 months ago
 "UK extends Activision deadline after Microsoft's 'complex' proposal")
Offered Wagner mercenaries option to keep operating as a single unit: Putin
The Russian president has previously said that Wagner troops had to choose whether to sign contracts with the Russian Defence Ministry, move to neighbouring Belarus or retire from service
 "Offered Wagner mercenaries option to keep operating as a single unit: Putin")
IRS says it collected $38 mn from over 175 high-income tax delinquents
The agency was in line for a $80 bn infusion of funds under the law but that money is vulnerable to potential cutbacks
 "IRS says it collected $38 mn from over 175 high-income tax delinquents")
Putin says Wagner mercenary group 'doesn't exist' as it has no legal basis
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that there is no law on private military organisations and that it simply doesn't exist
 "Putin says Wagner mercenary group 'doesn't exist' as it has no legal basis")
FTC launches investigation into OpenAI over consumer protection issues
The agency sent OpenAI a 20-page letter requesting detailed information on its AI technology, products, customers, privacy safeguards and data security arrangements
 "FTC launches investigation into OpenAI over consumer protection issues")
Earth sizzled to global heat record in June, July: Meteorologists
The first half of 2023 has been the third hottest January through June on record, behind 2016 and 2020, according to NOAA
 "Earth sizzled to global heat record in June, July: Meteorologists")
No fingerprints, DNA sample or leads from cocaine found at the White House
No DNA turned up on baggie of cocaine found in lobby at White House despite FBI crime lab analysis, surveillance footage of the area didn't identify a suspect, according to summary of investigation
 "No fingerprints, DNA sample or leads from cocaine found at the White House")
Disney extends CEO Bob Iger's contract two more years through 2026
Bob Iger will remain as CEO of The Walt Disney Co through the end of 2026, agreeing to a two-year contract extension
 "Disney extends CEO Bob Iger's contract two more years through 2026")
First over-the-counter birth control pill gets FDA approval in US
With some states curtailing women's reproductive rights, the FDA has faced pressure from Democratic politicians, health advocates and medical professionals to ease access to birth control
 "First over-the-counter birth control pill gets FDA approval in US")
Thailand leader Pita Limjaroenrat falls short in parliamentary vote for PM
Pita told reporters afterwards that he accepted the vote but was not giving up. He said the result was below expectations and thanked those senators who voted for him
 "Thailand leader Pita Limjaroenrat falls short in parliamentary vote for PM")
Biden closes out his Europe trip by showcasing new NATO member Finland
Finland joined as NATO's newest member earlier this year, an entry that effectively doubled the alliance's border with Russia
World must attack all emissions, everywhere, says COP28 President
Scientists say achieving this target requires halving global emissions by 2030 and current efforts are far off track
 "World must attack all emissions, everywhere, says COP28 President")