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Affluent Latin Americans, tourists draw hotel investments to Madrid
The home of the Real Madrid stadium and the Prado museum is now ranked the second most-attractive city in Europe for hotel investments behind London
 "Affluent Latin Americans, tourists draw hotel investments to Madrid")
Won't back down, says Philippines after clash with Chinese Coast Guard
The Chinese government said that its coast guard had to take action after Filipino forces defied warnings not to stray into what China calls its own offshore territory
 "Won't back down, says Philippines after clash with Chinese Coast Guard")
Aerial drone likely launched by Yemen's Houthi hits ship in Red Sea
The drone attack happened around dawn off the coast of the rebel-held port city of Hodeida, the British military's United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center said
 "Aerial drone likely launched by Yemen's Houthi hits ship in Red Sea")
Fed Reserves' key inflation gauges may offer path to rate cuts in September
At the same time, the labour market - the other part of the Fed's dual mandate - is still plugging along, albeit in a lower gear
 "Fed Reserves' key inflation gauges may offer path to rate cuts in September")
With new pact with North Korea, Russia raises stakes with West over Ukraine
Putin also announced for the first time that Russia could provide weapons to the isolated country, a move that could destabilise the Korean Peninsula and reverberate far beyond
 "With new pact with North Korea, Russia raises stakes with West over Ukraine")
US elections: Trump urges Christians to boost turnout, courts black voters
Trump went on to complain that gun-rights activists also didn't vote in high enough numbers, and said ballot drop-off boxes should be placed inside of churches
 "US elections: Trump urges Christians to boost turnout, courts black voters")
China could take control of Taiwan without firing shot: US think tank
Analysts and military strategists said that there are two key options available to China - a full-scale invasion or a military blockade
 "China could take control of Taiwan without firing shot: US think tank")
Thousands protest, demand new elections, return of hostages in Israel
Some protesters held signs demanding early elections, and others held banners calling for an end to the fighting in Gaza
 "Thousands protest, demand new elections, return of hostages in Israel")
US elections: Trump says he's chosen a vice-president, but hasn't told them
The presumptive Republican presidential nominee has previously said he would announce his choice at or shortly before the Republican National Convention, which begins July 15 in Milwaukee
 "US elections: Trump says he's chosen a vice-president, but hasn't told them")
At least 39 people killed in Israeli strikes across northern Gaza: Reports
The Palestinian Civil Defense, an emergency group active in Gaza, said it pulled approximately the same number of bodies from a building hit by an Israeli strike in an eastern neighbourhood of Gaza
 "At least 39 people killed in Israeli strikes across northern Gaza: Reports")
Yemen Houthi rebel attack targets ship as US aircraft carrier heads home
The Houthi attack comes after the sinking this week of the ship Tutor, which marked what appears to be a new escalation by the Iranian-backed Houthis
 "Yemen Houthi rebel attack targets ship as US aircraft carrier heads home")
Donald Trump no more 'broke don' as fundraising race shifts his way
Joe Biden, who had no major primary rivals nor an army of attorneys to pay, has built up a $212 million war chest, a record amount for a Democratic candidate
 "Donald Trump no more 'broke don' as fundraising race shifts his way")
Israeli found dead after being shot in West Bank as deadly strikes hit Gaza
The army said the Israeli man was pronounced dead after being shot in the town of Qalqilya, and that Israeli troops were currently operating in the area
 "Israeli found dead after being shot in West Bank as deadly strikes hit Gaza")
A year after Titan disaster, OceanGate co-founder plans ocean sinkhole trip
The team will attempt to unravel the secrets of Dean's Blue Hole in The Bahamas, while being subjected to an extreme pressure of about 20 times greater than that felt on the surface
 "A year after Titan disaster, OceanGate co-founder plans ocean sinkhole trip")
Why a crime wave will be unleashed in Russia when its war on Ukraine ends
Crimes committed by servicemen that aren't linked to the war increased by more than 20 per cent last year
 "Why a crime wave will be unleashed in Russia when its war on Ukraine ends")
Hinduja Family: British-Indian Business Dynasty with Global Impact
The Hinduja Group, valued at $20 billion, operates across 11 sectors worldwide
 "Hinduja Family: British-Indian Business Dynasty with Global Impact")
Hindujas appeal against Swiss court's jail term order for exploiting staff
Our clients have been acquitted of all human trafficking charges, say their lawyers
 "Hindujas appeal against Swiss court's jail term order for exploiting staff")
Chimps 'seek out' medicinal plants to heal injuries, infections: Study
The authors found 88 per cent of the plant extracts had antibacterial properties, arresting the growth of bacteria, while 33 per cent of them had anti-inflammatory properties
 "Chimps 'seek out' medicinal plants to heal injuries, infections: Study")
Death toll rises to 19 as torrential rains continue in El Salvador
Tropical Storm Alberto have brought saturating rains to southern Mexico and Central America
 "Death toll rises to 19 as torrential rains continue in El Salvador")
Hawaii settles climate change lawsuit from youths: All you need to know
It's another example of a younger generation channeling their frustration with the government's response to the climate crisis into a legal battle
 "Hawaii settles climate change lawsuit from youths: All you need to know")