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Antisemitic incidents in Europe rise as Gaza war rages, survey shows

The war in Gaza has contributed to a sharp rise in antisemitic incidents in Europe, the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) said in a report released on Thursday.

Antisemitic incidents in Europe rise as Gaza war rages, survey shows
Africa|Crime|News|Political

Burkina Faso junta adopts draft law to criminalise homosexuality

Burkina Faso's military junta said it has adopted the draft of an amended family code that criminalises homosexuality.

Burkina Faso junta adopts draft law to criminalise homosexuality
Europe|News|Political

Spain's far right threatens to exit regional coalitions over young migrant plan

Spanish far-right party Vox has threatened to bring down coalition governments with the centre-right People's Party in several regions in protest over an agreement to transfer around

Spain's far right threatens to exit regional coalitions over young migrant plan
Business|Europe|Finance

German railways shuts main line for five months for revamp

Germany's state railways will on Monday close for five months a main line connecting the financial centre of Frankfurt with the south to carry out a 1.3 billion euro ($1.4 billion)

German railways shuts main line for five months for revamp
Asia|Business|Finance|News

Thai banks admit lack of capacity to investigate Myanmar weapon payments

Major Thai banks defended themselves on Thursday against criticism that they facilitated weapons purchases by the Myanmar junta, saying they lacked the capacity to investigate all

Thai banks admit lack of capacity to investigate Myanmar weapon payments
News|World

Russia wants quick solution to issue of Indians caught up in Ukraine war, top diplomat says

Russia is committed to finding the "earliest possible solution" to the issue of Indians being duped into joining its army and fighting in the Ukraine war, a top Russian diplomat

Russia wants quick solution to issue of Indians caught up in Ukraine war, top diplomat says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Spain may not have new central bank governor by July 18 ECB meet, economy minister says

Spain's Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo said on Thursday a new central bank governor may not be appointed in time to represent Spain at the next European Central Bank monetary policy

Spain may not have new central bank governor by July 18 ECB meet, economy minister says
MidEast|News|World

How much has US-built Gaza aid pier helped get aid into Gaza?

A U.S.-built pier designed to increase flows of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip has been beset by challenges and is now expected to be permanently dismantled.

How much has US-built Gaza aid pier helped get aid into Gaza?
MidEast|News|World

Turkish journalist detained by Saudis over alleged Khashoggi remarks released, source says

A Turkish journalist who was detained in Saudi Arabia last week over alleged comments he made regarding the 2018 murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi has been released, a

Turkish journalist detained by Saudis over alleged Khashoggi remarks released, source says
Europe|News|US|World

Russia to counter 'threatening' US deployment of long-range missiles in Germany

Russia will act to counter the planned U.S. deployment of long-range missiles in Germany, the Kremlin said on Thursday, as it regarded the NATO military alliance's

Russia to counter 'threatening' US deployment of long-range missiles in Germany
News|Science|Technology|World

Russian corporation tests armoured plating to protect energy infrastructure from drones

Russia's state-owned Rostec corporation said on Thursday it had successfully conducted trials of armoured plating designed to protect critical infrastructure from drone attacks,

Russian corporation tests armoured plating to protect energy infrastructure from drones
News|Political|World

Former Russian president Medvedev says Moscow should seek 'disappearance' of Ukraine and NATO

Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev on Thursday denounced NATO's summit promise to grant eventual membership to Ukraine and said Russia should work towards the "disappearance"

Former Russian president Medvedev says Moscow should seek 'disappearance' of Ukraine and NATO
Crime|Economy|News|World

Ukraine seizes cargo ship, detains captain for exporting 'looted' grain

Ukraine seized a foreign cargo ship on the Danube River and detained the captain on suspicion of helping Moscow export Ukrainian grain from Russian-occupied Crimea, officials said on

Ukraine seizes cargo ship, detains captain for exporting 'looted' grain
Business|Economy|Europe|News

UK housing market stays muted but optimism builds, RICS survey shows

Britain's housing market remained soft in June but surveyors were more positive about the outlook following this month's parliamentary elections and with interest rates likely to

UK housing market stays muted but optimism builds, RICS survey shows
Africa|Economy|News

South Sudan's president sacks finance minister, sixth since 2020

South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has sacked the country's finance minister who was just four months into the job, state-owned television reported, the sixth replacement in the

South Sudan's president sacks finance minister, sixth since 2020
Business|Europe|News

EU's Vestager to hold press conference at 09h00 GMT, Apple Pay in focus

EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager will hold a press conference at 09h00 GMT, the European Commission said on Thursday without providing details.

EU's Vestager to hold press conference at 09h00 GMT, Apple Pay in focus
Europe|News|Political|World

Poland to increase defence budget by about 10% in 2025, says minister

Poland will increase its defence budget by about 10% in 2025 to a record high, a minister said on Thursday.

Poland to increase defence budget by about 10% in 2025, says minister
News|US

Biden welcomed Starmer's desire for closer EU ties, UK government says

U.S.

Biden welcomed Starmer's desire for closer EU ties, UK government says
Economy|Finance

Global reserve managers upbeat on growth but worry about politics

An escalation in geopolitical conflicts is the biggest risk to the global economy, according to central bank reserve managers, who are generally positive about the world's economic

Global reserve managers upbeat on growth but worry about politics
Europe|News|Sports

Countdown to CPI

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook No doubt there are some sore heads around the City today after Ollie Watkins' stoppage-time strike sent England into Sunday's

Countdown to CPI
Africa|Election|News

Kagame expected to cruise to fourth term in Rwanda election

Rwandan President Paul Kagame is expected to cruise to a fourth term in office in an election on Monday against two opposition candidates who were cleared to run against him but

Kagame expected to cruise to fourth term in Rwanda election
Asia|Europe|News|World

China says NATO statement about its role in Russia-Ukraine conflict are 'malicious'

China on Thursday criticized a communique from the NATO summit in Washington that described it as decisive enabler of Russia's war effort in Ukraine as biased and 'sowing discord'.

China says NATO statement about its role in Russia-Ukraine conflict are 'malicious'
News|US

Schumer privately signals being open to an alternative to Biden, Axios reports

Democratic U.S.

Schumer privately signals being open to an alternative to Biden, Axios reports
Asia|News|World

Leaders of South Korea, Japan share concerns over Russia-North Korea ties

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida shared concerns over growing ties between Russia and North Korea and agreed to continue their security

Leaders of South Korea, Japan share concerns over Russia-North Korea ties
Asia|Crime|Technology

Several Macau government websites hacked, says Chinese state media

Several Macau government websites were hacked and police have launched a criminal investigation to trace the source of the crime, Chinese state media reported late on Wednesday.

Several Macau government websites hacked, says Chinese state media

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