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ECB raises interest rates to highest in 22 years, signals more increases
The boost of a quarter-percentage point, to 3.5 per cent, is the eighth straight increase since July 2022 for the 20 countries that use the euro currency
 "ECB raises interest rates to highest in 22 years, signals more increases")
NATO sees no change in Russia's nuclear posture despite Belarus' claims
US President Joe Biden and his NATO counterparts are gathering for a summit on July 11-12 in the Lithuanian capital, Vilnius, about 35 kilometres from the Belarus border
 "NATO sees no change in Russia's nuclear posture despite Belarus' claims")
South Korea says North Korea has launched ballistic missile toward sea
North Korea test-fired a ballistic missile off its east coast on Thursday, hours after South Korean and US troops ended a fifth round of large-scale live-fire
 "South Korea says North Korea has launched ballistic missile toward sea")
Two-time Oscar winner Glenda Jackson dies at 87 after a short illness
Jackson was one of the biggest British stars of the 1960s and 70s, and won two Academy Awards, for Women in Love and A Touch of Class
 "Two-time Oscar winner Glenda Jackson dies at 87 after a short illness")
North Korea has launched ballistic missile toward sea, says South Korea
South Korea's military says the North Korean launch occurred on Thursday evening but gave no further details
 "North Korea has launched ballistic missile toward sea, says South Korea")
New Zealand's economy dips into recession as higher interest rates bite
New Zealand's economy has dipped into recession as higher interest rates take their toll, new figures released Thursday show
 "New Zealand's economy dips into recession as higher interest rates bite")
Nato debates ways to boost ties with Ukraine as war against invasion drags
NATO defence ministers gathered Thursday to discuss future relations with Ukraine as Russia's war on the country thwarts its hopes of joining the world's biggest security alliance soon
Bill Gates visits China as leaders try to revive foreign business interest
Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates says he is in Beijing, joining a series of foreign business figures who have visited China as the ruling Communist Party tries to revive investor interest
 "Bill Gates visits China as leaders try to revive foreign business interest")
Germany to give $1.4 billion to Holocaust survivors globally in 2024
"Every year these negotiations become more and more critical as this last generation of Holocaust survivors age and their needs increase," said Greg Schneider
 "Germany to give $1.4 billion to Holocaust survivors globally in 2024")
Biden endorsed by 4 environmental groups for efforts against global warming
Speakers for the organisations praised the Biden-Harris team as the administration that has done the most to combat climate change
 "Biden endorsed by 4 environmental groups for efforts against global warming")
At least 79 dead after overcrowded migrant vessel sinks off Greece
A coast guard statement said efforts by its own ships and merchant vessels to assist the boat were repeatedly rebuffed, with people on board insisting they wanted to continue to Italy
 "At least 79 dead after overcrowded migrant vessel sinks off Greece")
'Addressed' onscreen message that called Biden 'wannabe dictator': Fox News
The message read, "Wannabe dictator speaks at the White House after having his political rival arrested"
 "'Addressed' onscreen message that called Biden 'wannabe dictator': Fox News")
US Fed keeps rates unchanged but signals two more potential hikes this year
Still, Powell stopped short of saying the Fed's policymakers have committed to resuming their rate hikes when they next meet in late July
 "US Fed keeps rates unchanged but signals two more potential hikes this year")
Donald Trump's GOP rivals grapple with response as his legal woes mount
Some Republican leaders this week have demonstrated a newfound willingness to criticise Trump over the seriousness of the allegations, which include mishandling government secrets
 "Donald Trump's GOP rivals grapple with response as his legal woes mount")
Macron wants to boost AI, calls for rules that don't impede tech growth
French President Emmanuel Macron called for boosting the development of artificial intelligence in Europe while putting in place smart regulations that don't impede tech companies' growth
 "Macron wants to boost AI, calls for rules that don't impede tech growth")
Hong Kong protest song disappears from music streaming sites, social media
A popular Hong Kong protest song was no longer available on Wednesday on several major music streaming sites and social media platforms, after the government sought an injunction to ban the tune
 "Hong Kong protest song disappears from music streaming sites, social media")
Fierce fighting in Myanmar between army, resistance groups kills nearly 26
Recent fierce fighting between Myanmar's army and local militant groups has killed at least 26 civilians, including six children, in area east of the capital, according to reports on Wednesday
 "Fierce fighting in Myanmar between army, resistance groups kills nearly 26")
More survivors rescued 2 days after Nigeria boat mishap, death toll at 106
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu directed officials to provide immediate relief and assistance to the survivors and families of victims
 "More survivors rescued 2 days after Nigeria boat mishap, death toll at 106")
Russian lawmakers weigh bill banning gender transitioning procedures
Russian lawmakers gave initial approval on Wednesday to a bill that would outlaw gender transitioning procedures in yet another blow to the country's beleaguered LGBTQ+ community.
 "Russian lawmakers weigh bill banning gender transitioning procedures")
79 migrants dead, dozens feared missing after vessel sinks off Greece
A fishing boat carrying migrants trying to reach Europe capsized and sank off Greece on Wednesday, authorities said, leaving at least 79 dead and many more missing
 "79 migrants dead, dozens feared missing after vessel sinks off Greece")