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Articles in this issue: Iranians flock to week-long funeral rites for Khamenei Russian defence ministry says its forces captured Kostiantynivka in eastern Ukraine Trump extols America, rails at communism in US 250th celebration Thousands protest in Germany against far-right AfD Outgoing UK PM Starmer says successor cannot spend less time on foreign affairs Pope Leo urges US to welcome immigrants in July 4 appeal from Lampedusa Insurgents stage attacks across Mali, army says China launches coast guard patrol east of Taiwan despite international pushback Ukraine denies Russian capture of key eastern city Kostiantynivka St Petersburg region port, oil terminal hit in major Ukrainian drone attack Scared but staying: Some migrants dig in as South Africa turns hostile Human rights catastrophe unfolding in Sudan's al-Obeid, says UN's Turk Somalia peacekeeping mission at risk as US blocks UN support, sources say Morocco's football dreams fertilized by phosphate riches Colombia edge Ghana 1-0 to set up Switzerland showdown Ghana's World Cup exit down to a lack of maturity, says Queiroz Penalties taken 'in the zone' put Egypt in World Cup round of 16 Egyptian history makers breaking new ground for Africa's most successful nation Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases rises to 1,502 Mexican authorities identify remains of kidnapped journalist, arrest four police officers Death toll of Venezuela earthquakes rises to 2,645 Venezuela's Rodriguez defends earthquake response after days of criticism Magnitude 5.5 earthquake hits near coast of central Chile, GFZ says Brazil's Bolsonaro to remain under house arrest Canada hope healthy captain Alphonso Davies can help shock Morocco Keiko Fujimori declared winner of Peru presidential race Colombia's Petro discusses anti-drug efforts, sanctions list with Trump NATO leaders including Trump to affirm 'ironclad commitment' to collective defence in Ankara, summit text says Inside Taiwan's nightmare scenario: Chinese blockade, earthquake and invasion SK Hynix considering 0.5% fee payout in ADR offering, Bloomberg News reports How drug gangs use social media to recruit Thai air crew as couriers China dismisses US, EU criticism of new ethnic law as 'malicious smear' Khamenei lies in state in Tehran as Iran begins week of funeral ceremonies Blackstone, CVC and MUFG among bidders for stake in Vietnam's MoMo, sources say Warsh and peace Forty killed as bus falls into ditch in Pakistan's Balochistan China's Xi taps new military anti-graft chief, promotes two generals China's Chery takes over former Nissan car factory in South Africa Germany held urgent talks with Chinese envoy over report of China training Russian soldiers Chinese regulator proposes changes to refinancing rules for listed companies Tropical Storm Maysak hits southern China's Hainan, flights and ferries suspended Global equity fund inflows rise as investors add tech stocks after market dip Russian fuel crisis prompts rush for Chinese electric cars Alibaba, Tencent back Kuaishou's Kling AI in $2.8 billion fundraise Continental to sell ContiTech unit to Lone Star Funds for $4.6 billion Monaco blast suspect is a Ukrainian woman who fled to Germany German draft budget foresees more than €203 billion in borrowing, document shows Fed's Warsh vows to 'disappoint' anyone who thinks he will tolerate inflation above 2% Ukrainian family in Kyiv loses treasured cultural items in Russian attack World's biggest domain seller fears India's fake site crackdown could damage internet India seeks to quell public backlash on ethanol-mixed fuel after 'experiment' remark AI hiring outpaces overall IT recruitment in India, report shows Welcome to 'FIFA Gully': the Kolkata lane transformed by a love for football India insurance regulator plans overhaul of commission rules to curb mis-selling, sources say India's Godrej Consumer expects volume-driven first-quarter revenue rise India investigating Tata data leak that exposed Apple iPhone secrets Indian police arrest one over alleged abuse at Capgemini childcare centre India's Kerala state not consulted on MSC's $1.4 bln port investment, chief minister says Temasek-backed Manipal Health gets SEBI approval for India IPO, eyes July listing Iran exploring oil sales to Japan, buyers seek longer sanctions waiver US-Iran war still trails the 1979 oil shock by total losses Yemen's Houthis threaten Saudi targets over Iran flight to Sanaa Two Romanian men jailed for stabbing Iranian journalist in London CMA CGM ship hit by missile in Hormuz strait may go for scrapping, CEO says Chinese independent refiners snap up discounted Mideast oil as supplies rise Iran prepares to bury slain supreme leader with week of mass mourning In the West Bank, Israeli settlers take over Palestinian's dream home Pro-Palestinian protesters convicted of misdemeanor charges in 2024 Golden Gate Bridge protest Japan shifts to ambush intervention tactics against yen short sellers Eneos secures enough crude through September, seeks source diversification Japan wage hikes top 5% for third year, backing BOJ rate-hike path Japan's services activity returns to growth in June, PMI shows Kioxia ships next-gen memory samples as AI boom fuels dramatic comeback Gulf oil exports jump in June on record UAE flows US oil companies see big profit jump, gird for clash over pump prices with Trump Researchers say EU lawmaker who investigated surveillance was hacked by Israeli spyware Oil prices little changed as US-Iran peace efforts hold Rescuers scour rubble as Kyiv mourns deadliest Russian attack this year Russian jobs website posts ad for drone operators to defend Moscow Cossacks guard petrol stations in Russian resort as anger grows over fuel shortages Russian bomb attack kills at least four in Ukraine's Sumy, other areas also hit, officials say Poland's Tusk says Ukraine wants to lower tension, should confront history When Russia strikes, Kyiv's volunteer rescuers rush to help EXCLUSIVE Russia set to import North Asian jet fuel amid fuel crisis, sources say At least two dead in Russian border regions after Ukrainian drone attacks Russian attacks kill 4, injure 10 in Ukraine overnight, officials say Russian attacks kill three in eastern Ukraine, officials say Russia bombards Kyiv in deadliest strike this year, killing at least 30 FIFA to stick to schedule for Mexico v England game, source says Britain's services sector contracts sharply under strain of Iran war, PMI shows Prince Harry hopes to bring his children to UK next week for first time in years London's FTSE indexes post weekly gain as financials, miners advance Sterling set for biggest weekly jump in 12 weeks on easing political risk, soft dollar British firms hold firm on price rises despite Iran war de-escalation - BoE England unconcerned by altitude, atmosphere ahead of Mexico World Cup tie Curran keen to step in as England all-rounder after Stokes' retirement It's a love story: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married As America turns 250, museums and parks fight to preserve its troubled history Eastern US power grid operator orders emergency curbs as electricity use nears record Heat wave disrupts Fourth of July events across US, strains power grids Supreme Court's Barrett fuels conservative wins while sometimes splitting with Trump Trump pardons 11, most for violating Clean Air Act Americans hit the roads for July 4 despite high gasoline prices California man admits sending fake ransom notes in Nancy Guthrie abduction Texas Attorney General launches investigation into StubHub amid World Cup complaints Global stocks head for best week since May; US jobs data shifts rate outlook EU trade with US hits record high despite tariff tensions, study shows JPMorgan sees $4,500 gold price in fourth quarter, says risks to downside Ferrari appeals to traditionalists with new V12 manual gearbox limited edition KNDS listing delay spotlights jitters over defence industry ramp-up Airbus CEO 'not necessarily optimistic' on European defence cooperation Portugal asks EU, Spain and Morocco for support as wildfire risk rises French munitions maker Fonderie de Bretagne enters receivership, says owner Thales raises 2026 targets despite €450 million charge after F126 halt UK, Italy, Japan award £4.6 billion contract to advance GCAP fighter jet Space startup Katalyst launches orbital rescue mission for aging NASA observatory Electric school buses tapped to shore up fragile US power grids during summer heat Tesla rolls out robotaxi service in Miami Tesla driver charged with manslaughter over crash into Texas home Tesla quarterly deliveries set record; European recovery raises hopes of annual growth Canada, Alberta announce new west coast oil pipeline to boost exports Fermi CEO Neugebauer suspends proxy campaign after judge’s recusal Australia welcomes draft UNESCO decision to keep Great Barrier Reef off danger list Climate change behind sweltering World Cup, scientists say Swiss glaciers rapidly lose protective snow in punishing European heatwave French officials told they can cancel Tour stages in extreme heat Indonesia weather agency urges farmers to make adjustments to cope with extreme dry weather Russia's lender VTB will boost reserves as fuel prices stoke inflation US sanctions hindered Brazil probe into alleged drug gang associate, police head says ECB's Lagarde won't rule out early departure Julius Baer appoints Peter Burrill as CFO OpenAI proposes handing Trump administration a 5% stake, FT reports Flavio Bolsonaro proposes keeping Brazil's Pix away from non-Western payment networks At least 3,700 excess deaths reported during heatwave in France, Belgium and Netherlands FDA probes anesthesia-linked neurological complications in some patients of Venezuelan ancestry Trial for Bundibugyo Ebola treatment starts in DRC, WHO says BioNTech has held talks with buyers over four German sites set to close, Handelsblatt says Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding fascinates, flummoxes media Adam Sandler, Swift's and Kelce's brothers play key wedding roles Before Taylor and Travis, there were William and Kate and George and Amal Madonna releases 15th studio album 'Confessions II' 'Vanishingly rare' copy of US Declaration of Independence unearthed in UK archives Extreme heat could change the mix for European drinks makers UK's Next plans takeover bid for Harvey Nichols, Sky News reports BHP workers approve Pilbara labour deal, unions cite lingering concerns Goldman dominates first-half M&A as dealmaking surges in EMEA German cabinet to approve draft budget with more than €203 billion in borrowing, sources say ASIA GOLD India gold demand diminishes as prices rebound; China buying improves India's Adani Enterprises upsizes share sale by 50% to $1.75 billion Chinese robot maker Unitree wins approval for $619 million Shanghai IPO India's June services growth slips to 17-month low as demand, hiring cool, PMI shows Rupee falls on-week as merchant, NDF-linked flows blunt dollar retreat China's June services activity slows slightly, private PMI shows Los Angeles-area gas appliance ban upheld by US appeals court OPEC oil output jumps in June as Gulf producers begin reviving supply, Reuters survey shows Poland's June vehicle registrations hit 21st-century high, data shows Analysts cut Canadian dollar forecasts as USMCA uncertainty clips rate hike chances Morning Bid: Stocks shake it off Dollar set for biggest weekly drop since April after jobs data lowers Fed hike bets Trading Day: Chips are down, and so are payrolls Vivendi hit with additional EU antitrust charges over Lagardere deal India's HCLTech wins $1.14 billion deal with European firm Australia orders in-depth review of Exxon-opposed Subsea7-Saipem merger Vietnam has had talks with KEPCO as seeks foreign partner for second nuclear power plant Financial regulator approves Zhongrong International Trust's bankruptcy China takes over private lender Zhongbang Bank, citing credit risks US equity funds draw inflows as tech buying resumes LIVE MARKETS Better growth won't help European stocks, BofA says Germany services contraction eases in June as cost pressures cool, PMI shows French services sector contracted in June by more than forecast, PMI shows ElevenLabs explores employee stock sale at $22 billion valuation, Bloomberg News reports Wall St Week Ahead Investors look for Fed clues, earnings signs as tech wobbles Toronto home sales rise in June for fourth straight month Euro zone services sector contraction eased in June as inflation cooled sharply, PMI shows India's ICICI Bank to join peers in dollar debt funding under RBI swap window, sources say Dow jumps to record closing high after soft US jobs data, Nasdaq down with chip shares Australia clears Sportsbet after anti-money laundering remediation Google disrupts NetNut proxy network used in malware operations UK watchdog's car finance redress scheme partly suspended ahead of legal challenges Strong El Nino will develop rapidly over coming months, says UN weather agency Hungary to launch new pollution watchdog for EV battery makers US considers proposal to cut Colorado River water use, Arizona says Argentina's plan for AI-run companies can't avoid humans Meta's Zuckerberg says AI agent tech progressing slower than expected Genuine Parts receives bid from O'Reilly for auto unit, Bloomberg News reports US job growth slows sharply; labor force participation rate at more than 5-year low Barcelona introduces heat-monitoring bracelets for its outdoor workers Relocating 6 million Singapore bees and counting, one nest at a time China Resources New Energy more than doubles in debut after Asia's biggest IPO of 2026 LSD therapy biotech Definium fends off trade-secret lawsuit JPMorgan cannot stop paying Charlie Javice's legal bills, Delaware judge rules EasyJet shares slip as deadline nears for Castlelake offer GFL Environmental explores take-private deal amid buyout interest, Bloomberg reports Continental says nearing sale of ContiTech unit to Lone Star for $4.6 billion Coming oil glut, Lag7 and the yen's 1980s flashback: The financial week in five charts LME metals whipsawed by war and peace in first half of 2026 India issues notice to Telegram, Signal on concerns over usernames, source says Alibaba to ban employees from using Anthropic's coding tool, source says Germany's Deutz expects to triple energy unit revenue on AI-driven demand Blackstone's QTS terminates Digital Gateway data center project in Virginia S.Korea presidential office rejects Coupang, US claims of discriminatory treatment US Department of Homeland Security says it is probing a cyber breach at information-sharing network Satellite rescue mission to NASA orbiting observatory postponed Crusoe in talks to raise $3 billion funding, Bloomberg News reports Barber shaves World Cup dreams into Brazilian fans' hair English pubs get 5 a.m. licence for World Cup game against Mexico Male players following Osaka's lead on Wimbledon's fashion runway Sailors, celebrities, soccer, sharks, sweltering sun all converge for a New York weekend Princess Kate watches British hopeful Fery fly the flag at Wimbledon Reuters, the news and media division of Thomson Reuters, is the world’s largest multimedia news provider, reaching billions of people worldwide every day. 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