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Articles in this issue: Trump says deal with Iran is over, to cut trade with NATO ally Spain Trump says 'I don't want to deal with them' Russia launches third air attack on Kyiv in a week, officials say Thousands march as Khamenei's funeral procession crosses into Iraq Russia tries to jam Musk's Starlink systems to counter Ukrainian drones Political survivor Le Pen makes her boldest gamble yet for France's presidency French lawmakers back police shootings law dubbed 'licence to kill' by critics Families mourn 26 killed in deadly Sri Lanka prison riot Trump says he has ordered cutoff of US trade with Spain Spanish Cardinal suspends himself after sexual assault allegations Oil surges, stocks tumble as Trump declares Iran MOU 'over' Johannesburg, other municipalities face funding freeze over high spending Tanzania's central bank buys 28 tons of gold over past 18 months for reserves South African rand steady as markets assess renewed Middle East tensions Draft Egyptian law expands powers of military-linked economic body Ghana delays South Africa meetings over anti-migrant violence Safaricom shareholders to vote on Vodafone's right to pick CEO Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases rises to 1,708 Venezuelan volunteers dig graves for quake victims as US defends government relief effort Protests break out in Havana as Cuba struggles to restore electricity Brazil's Senator Bolsonaro argues against 25% US tariff on its exports Venezuela appoints new heads for state petrochemical company, tax authority US tariffs on Brazilian instant coffee would hit US consumers and businesses, industry says US charges imprisoned Indian gang leader with ordering 2023 murder of Canadian Sikh separatist Brazil's 2026 auto sales seen at highest since 2014, auto association says Death toll from Venezuela quakes rises to 3,535 as thousands remain displaced Cuba begins to restore power to Havana following nationwide blackout Canada's Ivey PMI falls to three-month low in June Mosque promised in India's Ayodhya settlement scaled back over funding shortfall Bumper haul of Pacific bluefin tuna a double-edged sword for Japan's fishermen China's actions risk creation of new status quo, Taiwan official says Taiwan's migrating crab population rebounds thanks to safer road crossings Pakistan-registered cargo plane missing off Karachi coast after navigation problem Catastrophic storms to test China's resilience in 2026, scientists warn SK Hynix to close $28 billion ADR bookbuild on Wednesday after oversubscription, source says South Korean AI chip startup Rebellions targets IPO next year From factory to tech frontier: China becomes legacy automakers' innovation engine Mercedes-Benz Q2 sales fall, China competition intensifies China's DeepSeek developing its own AI chip, sources say Beijing is looking at curbing overseas access to China's top AI models, sources say China's booming gig economy masks job market pain, strains welfare system FCC denies US firm with Chinese links approval to provide telecom services At least 21 killed in landslide in China's Gansu province as rescue efforts end, Xinhua says Netherlands looks to move past Nexperia dispute with China, Dutch minister says Suspect in Monaco bombing found dead in Ukraine, shot in the head UK populist leader Farage to quit parliament, seek re-election after gift allegations Trump says interim accord with Iran to end war is "over" Europe may face 'more deadly weeks' as new heatwave builds, WHO warns India central bank backs crypto ban, tax department warns of evasion risks, documents show Indian shares set for worst fall in 2 months as Trump says Iran deal over Rupee slips as oil prices jump, modest portfolio inflows cushion fall Indian court orders government to unblock Cockroach party's X account India finds Adani's Mumbai airport shops sold nicotine pouches in breach of law India's temple trust reshuffles leadership after donation theft scandal India blown away by England pace Indonesia to buy BrahMos missiles, Indian govt official says Oil jumps over 5% after Trump says deal with Iran 'over' Damaged Qatari LNG tanker awaits salvage after strike near Hormuz Hegseth to meet Netanyahu over possible sale of F-35s to Turkey, source tells Reuters US reinstates sanctions on Iranian oil sales after LNG, oil tanker attacks EU aviation agency tells operators to avoid Iran, Iraq and Lebanon airspaces until August 31 Hormuz shipping risk raised to severe after tankers hit, reviving U.S.-Iran tensions New US attacks on Iran were absolutely necessary, NATO chief says Four oil and gas tankers turn back from Hormuz strait after vessel attacks China lifts fuel export curbs for July, sources say Coffin of slain Iranian supreme leader arrives in Iraq's Najaf, Iraqi state TV says US reinstates oil sanctions over shipping attacks US says it has completed a new round of strikes on Iran US military launches strikes against Iran, Central Command says As Khamenei mourners fill Iran's streets, discontent still simmers Oil jumps after settlement as US revokes general license for Iran oil sales Lawsuit alleges US shared information with Iran about asylum seekers, US denies allegation UK summons senior Iranian diplomat over stabbing of Iranian journalist in London Israel's Netanyahu tells CNN he and Trump align on big things over Iran India's top refiner charters VLCC to load oil from Iraq, sources say OPEC is likely loser in Gulf’s post-war race for market share Saudi-Flagged crude oil tanker damaged near Hormuz after LNG tanker hit, sources say Israeli fire kills seven people, including a child, in Gaza, medics say Honda recalls over 300,000 US vehicles over rearview image display issues Japan's ruling party plans tighter oversight of disclosures by activist investors With SpaceX Starship, Japan's ispace provides ride-share to the moon Japan considers policy wording change as BOJ independence fears roil bonds Japan asset managers pursue global investor mandates as yen bond demand grows South Korea, US and Japan agree to cooperate on SMR deployment, Seoul says EXCLUSIVE BOJ dissenter Asada needs demand-driven inflation before backing rate hike Japan's ban on jet fuel exports to Russia includes indirect shipments China, Japan trade conflicting accounts of confrontation around Senkaku islands Most Gulf markets slip on Middle East hostilities Bomb attack rocks Damascus during Macron visit Sleepless Ukrainians wonder when Russia will strike next Trump says a resolution to Ukraine war is 'getting closer' after talks with Putin and Zelenskiy Ukraine strikes Russian 'shadow fleet' tankers supplying Crimea Russian strikes kill 28 in Kyiv area, exposing Ukraine air-defence shortages Ukrainian drones hit Russia's largest refinery, in one of deepest strikes yet Ukraine says its drones hit three refineries, tankers, in night of major strikes Ukraine's Zelenskiy signs 'drone deals' with three countries Russia's largest oil refinery halts processing after drone attack, sources say Russians race to adapt cars to use LPG as gasoline runs short Kremlin says Russia will follow NATO summit closely UK says aircraft carrier approached by Russian plane in Norwegian Sea Norway urges China to help bring Russia to Ukraine peace talks Prince Harry's war with UK press is over, and he's lost UK jobs market downturn eases as pay pressure pick up, survey shows UK regulator fines Virgin Media $37 million for preventing contract cancellations Severn Trent Water breached wastewater duties, UK watchdog says Britain's Unite reports higher bookings for 2026/27 on robust direct-let demand Sheeran keeps up England tradition with World Cup camp visit UK builder Vistry expects CEO-led overhaul to deliver recovery after first-half loss ICE agent fatally shoots motorist in Houston vehicle stop, agency says Video shows suspect in sniper position as Charlie Kirk shot, prosecutors say Trump administration puts plan for Harriet Tubman $20 bill on ice Healthcare gives Democrats a potent midterms attack line in Iowa and beyond Jay Clayton's US intelligence director nomination hearing set for July 15 After the hype, US World Cup dream collides with football reality Bernie Sanders urges Platner to quit Maine Senate race as Democrats vie to succeed him Columns in Manhattan high-rise buckle, prompting evacuations French antitrust watchdog orders Meta to resume talks with media groups over publishing fees OpenAI set to launch most capable GPT model after delayed rollout US stock futures tumble as Trump says Iran deal is 'over'; oil climbs Apple loses challenges against EU rules to curb Big Tech Germany could gain from planned U.S. port fees on China-built ships, DIW says US container imports jumped 8% in June ahead of higher fuel costs and tariff increases Jet2 jumps as summer bookings gain momentum despite Middle East conflict UK to unveil $50 billion NATO effort for deep strike weapons Rheinmetall freezes naval hiring plans after Germany scraps frigate programme UK spends $254 million on long-range Precision Strike Missile programme Trump says he will lift Turkey sanctions, decide on selling F-35s Diehl Defence says new version of IRIS-T system could reduce need for Patriot missiles What are the key issues in Volkswagen's restructuring efforts? Fiat launches Topolino mini EV in U.S. with $13,995 price tag Daimler Truck Q2 vehicle sales rise 8% as North America demand recovers Rivian's shares fall after public offering plan overshadows upbeat revenue forecast Ford to recall over 110,000 US vehicles over wiper, pinion shaft issues, NHTSA says Five takeaways from Davos 2026 UAE's ADNOC expands energy partnership with South Korea Singapore's Temasek green portfolio rises 7%, sees uneven climate path Trans Mountain pipeline reaches settlement with oil shippers on tolling dispute Exxon signals Q2 profit windfall as higher oil prices boost bottom line Saudi Arabia considers expansion of oil pipeline to Red Sea Shell raises Q2 gas output guidance, flags stronger gas trading results EU to make carbon market more flexible for industrial companies French firefigher dies in wildfire in Savoie region, minister says Tornadoes wreak havoc across central China as Typhoon Bavi looms offshore Landslide in China's Gansu province kills at least five, 12 others missing Drought shrivels French wine harvest prospects Commerzbank calls UniCredit offer unattractive UniCredit nears majority stake in Commerzbank takeover battle UniCredit secures 47.6% of Commerzbank after buyout offer extension Bank of England sees growing risks to financial stability from AI Brokerages line up bullish calls as SpaceX enters Nasdaq-100 ECB tells banks to bolster AI cyber defences as peers take lighter approach Financial institutions' health is key factor in bank runs, New York Fed research shows Norway wealth fund enters strategic partnership with Asana Partners in the US Trading surge, helped by SpaceX IPO, seen lifting Wall St banks' second-quarter earnings Bank of England sets out plan to ease bank leverage rules Sino Biopharmaceutical, GSK expand alliance with China rights to respiratory drugs AstraZeneca secures ex-China license for Sino Biopharmaceutical's experimental COPD drug Ebola outbreak in Congo still spreading, WHO says 'Hiding his face': India's new transgender rules worry doctors, disrupt care US FDA approves Vera's kidney disease drug ResMed to sell software business MatrixCare for $490 million UnitedHealth says most home-health diagnoses were supported in 2025 Kailera shares tumble on high nausea rates despite weight-loss drug's success ITV and Comcast's Sky reshape British TV landscape with $2.1 billion deal Oregon to ask court to delay Paramount deal for 60 days while it reviews records Nigeria to investigate tech firms over news content use 'Jesus Christ Superstar' returns to rock roots with West End revival ABC says US TV regulator pushing Trump politics by targeting 'The View' Matt Damon calls 'The Odyssey' the most challenging film of his career Australia's teen social media ban fails to clear first hurdle in age checks, says study Britain's M&S flags higher shareholder returns Fresh foods boost Amazon Now demand in Brazil, executive says Nigel Farage takes his 'fight with the establishment' to the voters BHP iron ore workers threaten first strike in decades at Port Hedland Pay gap between top and lowest Swiss earners has grown, study finds Volkswagen CEO faces acid test from unions over swingeing job cut plans Samsung appliance workers to stage a rally protesting chip workers' wage deal Dollar around one-week high as Trump says Iran MOU 'over' Morning Bid: Ceasefire? What ceasefire? South Korea's KOSPI drops 20% from June record close as chipmakers drag Poland's zloty hits 19-month low ahead of rate decision Foreign investors pare India rate-hike bets, fuel record 5-year swaps trading China's Momenta debuts flat in Hong Kong as IPO caution grips AI listings Gold slips as oil jumps after Trump says Iran peace deal 'over' South Korea to closely watch risks around stock market volatility Trading Day: A chip on our shoulder: Volatile semis drag U.S. stocks lower, crude jumps China gold reserves rise most since 2023 even as bullion tumbles India's largest asset manager draws top sovereign funds in $1.2 billion IPO, sources say EU's biggest political group seeks to ease carbon market burden on industry, draft shows Global LNG trade hit record in 2025, but Middle East conflict clouds outlook, IGU says Cathay Pacific cuts fuel surcharges again as jet fuel prices ease China car sales fall again, exports stay strong Budget overhaul set to be Hungary PM Magyar's first major credibility test Czech lawmakers override veto of bill boosting government's spending power Korean chip stocks flip to losses on lingering AI, memory pricing concerns MasTec to buy Superior Group in $1.65 bln deal to expand data center business AI startup CEO pleaded guilty in US to trading on insider tips from lawyers Onsemi to sell two chipmaking plants to cut costs Nuclear fuel firm Standard Nuclear eyes up to $3.55 billion valuation in US IPO Defence companies sign deals at NATO industry forum HSBC reviews Turkish banking business for possible sale Dollar-selling linked to SK Hynix share offer sends won to over 1-month high, source says Vietnam looks at more coal power plants as Iran war complicates LNG plans Indonesia wealth fund Danantara starts construction of first waste-to-energy project BlackRock to launch Nasdaq-100 ETF, challenging Invesco's dominance as AI rally boosts demand France's debt burden at risk of snowballing ahead of 2027 election London's FTSE 100 ticks higher as Shell lifts energy stocks UK will need vast fiscal tightening to avert debt spiral, OBR predicts HSBC reins in riskier private credit lending, FT reports China breaks step with global markets, and investors buy in Fiserv exploring sale of debit card network to big US banks, source says Australia central banker says oil shock yet to slow economy Amazon aims to raise $25 billion from bond sale Hedge funds reap June gains by piling into short bets but lose on oil, sources say Canada's trade surplus in May jumps to a four-year high as US exports surge Nasdaq sinks as AI worries hit chipmakers S&P 500, Nasdaq close sharply higher as Broadcom rallies Big Tech data centers are driving up power bills at America's Rust Belt factories Meta says US states are seeking $1.4 trillion in penalties in August youth safety trial Ryanair loses appeals against Italy's COVID aid to airlines in EU Court Fed's Williams tells Fox Business he's more sanguine on inflation due to energy price retreat Dutch prosecutors launch criminal case against Tata Steel unit VEGOILS Palm rises on stronger rivals, crude oil US power use to beat record highs in 2026 and 2027 as AI use surges, EIA says LG Energy Solution forecasts 77% operating profit fall in Q2 on weak EV demand Latin American countries, some steelmakers argue for US tariff exemptions Killing wind and solar subsidies will make US electricity more expensive Nearly half of early career lawyers use AI daily, survey finds US judges leery of California ban on workplace 'captive audience' meetings Judge approves $46.75 million payout for 23andMe data breach victims Harry, others' privacy case against Daily Mail dismissed in blow to prince Tennis players' association sues former top lawyer over alleged power grab Lawyers love footnotes. Judge Boasberg demands a rewrite. 'CatsOnACouch' Instagram account owner sues over exclusion from VP Vance event Democratic AGs oppose Trump plan to impose tariffs on forced labor concerns US makes available $281 mln in grants for addiction and mental health programs Obamacare insurers ask for second-highest premiums increase in nearly a decade Columbia students sue Kasowitz law firm over $6.4 million legal fee in antisemitism case Legal tech firm ends lawsuit after US restores access to Anthropic models Norfolk Southern, Union Pacific defend proposed $85 billion merger Oklahoma sues Allstate, says insurer underpays damages claims Taylor Swift defeats Florida poet's plagiarism lawsuit United Airlines must face lawsuit over 'window seats' that lack windows Paris court rules Bolloré does not control Vivendi European growth could be a casualty of increased defence spending Europe's next climate adaptation boom isn't solar panels — it's asphalt Oil refiners' Hormuz windfall may prove short-lived Russia's Achilles heel, a stockpickers' quarter and Europe's self-esteem issue: Mike Dolan's midweek market musings Shanghai nickel breakout signals new metals trading landscape Morning Bid: Chip dip Saudi Arabia slices crude oil prices, but is it enough? Trading Day: Chips bounce back, oil eases China issues 'backdoor' security alert over Anthropic's Claude Code Meta expands generative AI tools with Muse Image rollout Telstra outage in Australia disrupts trains and payments; no evidence of 'malicious' activity Perplexity says it plans to use Nvidia's new CPU Ukraine to pick AI models operated without provider control, official says Greek wiretapping victims sue spyware firm Intellexa for damages Prince Harry in London on judgment day in his legal battle against the Daily Mail US cyber agency is using Anthropic's Mythos to audit government code SpaceXAI plans to launch new model with Cursor as soon as Wednesday, The Information reports World must close $4 trillion annual funding gap to reach development goals, UN says Giorgio Armani Prive shows beaded blazers and evening gowns on Paris haute couture runway Chanel shows feathered ruffs, slit tweed skirts in fairy tale-inspired haute couture show US coach Pochettino's viral shirt gives Hugo Boss welcome buzz Netflix nods to nostalgia with new 'Little House on the Prairie' TV series 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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