UPI 20m

NASA's New Horizons probe awakens after long hibernation near Pluto - UPI.com

The New Horizons probe has awakened after hibernating for nearly a year, billions of miles into deep space, from where it sent this image of Pluto on July 14, 2015. File Photo courtesy of NASA | License Photo July 8 (UPI) -- NASA's New Horizons probe has awakened after hibernating for nearly a year»»»

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Arab News 29m

Israeli court filing on detained Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safiya draws criticism from rights group

LONDON: An Israeli rights group said on Tuesday that a state court filing on 14 detained Gaza doctors failed to answer “serious concerns” about the condition of Palestinian physician Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, who has been held by Israel since late 2024 reportedly without charge. Physicians for Human R»»»

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UPI 32m

Doctors seek to prevent health crisis after Venezuela earthquakes - UPI.com

People line up Tuesday in La Guaira, Venezuela, to receive humanitarian aid after twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 on the Richter scale struck June 24. Photo by Xaume Olleros/EPA July 8 (UPI) -- Two weeks after earthquakes devastated Caracas and La Guaira, Venezuela's emergency entered a new »»»

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Dailynews Hungary 44m

Breaking: Tesco could leave Hungary after more than 30 years

Tesco is reportedly considering selling its Central European operations, a move that could see the retail giant withdraw from Hungary after more than 30 years in the market. According to the Financial Times, the UK’s largest supermarket chain is working with investment bankers to evaluate strategic»»»

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Sputnik 46m

Exclude Russia From World Sport and You Get a Political Sideshow

The process of excluding Russia from international sporting competitions constitutes a form of political “insanity,” not principles or logic which can be explained to a reasonable person, legendary Soviet and Russian football coach Gadzhi Gadzhiyev told Sputnik. That was the trainer’s reaction to t»»»

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Sputnik 46m

Trump Says Iran Escalation Will Be Short-Lived, Oil Markets Safe

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The escalation in the conflict between the United States and Iran is not for the long term and will end "very quickly," US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday. "I think anything that happens is going to be over very quickly and will only make it safer, including for oil,»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 54m

Bulgaria, Poland Discuss Defence Industry Cooperation

Expanding cooperation between Bulgaria and Poland in defence and the defence industry was the focus of talks between Bulgaria's Deputy Defence Minister Katerina Gramatikova-Ivanova and Poland's Deputy Minister of National Defence Magdalena Sobkowiak-Czarnecka, who is visiting Bulgaria with a govern»»»

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BNE 55m

EBID approves $417mn in West Africa projects, plans to double balance sheet

The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), the Lomé-based development finance arm of the West African bloc, has approved more than $417mn in financing for five public and private sector projects covering transport infrastructure, healthcare, housing finance, mining, public asset managem»»»

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BNE 55m

IMF downgrades global growth forecast second time in a row – Statista

The IMF downgraded global growth prospects for the second time this year, saying it expects the global economy to grow by just 3 percent in 2026. In January, this projection had still stood at 3.3 percent, Statista reports. While the downgrade is slight, it still conveys the multiple risks to the g»»»

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BNE 55m

Zimbabwean president signs constitutional amendments extending his term by two years to 2030

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has signed into law constitutional amendments extending presidential and parliamentary terms from five to seven years, a move that will allow him to remain in office until 2030 and delay the country’s next election by two years. The Constitution of Zimbabwe A»»»

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UPI 56m

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear asks Sen. Mitch McConnell for health update - UPI.com

1 of 3 | Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear speaks at the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on August 19, 2024. On Wednesday, he called for Sen. Mitch McConnell to provide the public with an update regarding his health. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo July 8 (UPI»»»

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RT 1h

Brazil says ‘terrorist’ designation of two criminal gangs carries the risk of US military action

The US decision to brand Brazil’s two biggest criminal groups as terrorist organizations could serve as a pretext for military intervention, the Brazilian Foreign Ministry has warned. Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira issued the warning in a letter sent to Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies last week, respon»»»

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RT 1h

Polish MEP rips Ukrainian Nazi collaborator flag at EU Parliament

A Polish member of the European Parliament has publicly torn up a flag of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) – whose fighters massacred up to 100,000 ethnic Poles in one of World War II’s worst atrocities – during a debate on Kiev’s bid to join the EU. On Tuesday, Ewa Zajaczkowska-Hernik, a member »»»

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RT 1h

Oil prices surge on US-Iran escalation after OFAC revokes Iran oil license

Oil prices have surged as tensions between the US and Iran flared again, raising fresh concerns over supply disruptions in the Middle East after Washington reinstated pressure on Tehran and resumed military strikes. The US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on Tuesday revoked a two-»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Bulgaria and Romania Discuss Sending Tourism Attache to Bucharest

Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov met with Romanian Ambassador to Bulgaria Brandusa Predescu to discuss a project to send a tourism attache to Bucharest, the Tourism Ministry reported on Wednesday. The project is expected to strengthen Bulgaria’s presence on the Romanian market, support the developmen»»»

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Arab News 1h

Nepal court convicts ex-ministers over Bhutan refugee scam

Katmandu: A Nepali court has convicted two former government ministers for taking money from citizens with the false promise of international resettlement as refugees, officials said Wednesday. Former deputy prime minister Top Bahadur Rayamajhi was convicted of offenses against the state, fraud and»»»

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UPI 1h

Argentina's Milei proposes U.S.-style government shutdown mechanism - UPI.com

Argentine President Javier Milei said his proposed shutdown mechanism would prevent the government from spending after money in the approved budget has been used up. File Photo by Chema Moya/EPA BUENOS AIRES, July 8 (UPI) -- Argentine President Javier Milei said his administration will introduce le»»»

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Arab News 1h

World Cup quarterfinals feature soccer powerhouses from Argentina and Spain to France and England

WASHINGTON: Eight teams are left in the World Cup, and the quarterfinals feature the top four countries in FIFA’s pretournament men’s world rankings plus two others in the top 10. France look like a juggernaut and are the betting favorite at just under 2-1, followed by Spain and defending champion »»»

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Arab News 1h

Kingdom showcases Vision 2030 progress at UN’s High-Level Political Forum

NEW YORK: Saudi Arabia is participating in the United Nations High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development running from July 7-15 in New York, where the Kingdom will present its Voluntary National Review report detailing national progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals under the »»»

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UPI 1h

Nicaragua-flagged 'ghost tanker' runs aground off India - UPI.com

A Nicaragua-flagged oil tanker -- possibly part of the "shadow fleet" -- that ran aground off India is bringing attention to the government of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega. File Photo by Miguel Gutierrez/EPA July 8 (UPI) -- A Nicaragua-flagged oil tanker under investigation for allegedly tran»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Milestone underground: RTA completes the first phase of Dubai Metro Blue Line tunnelling.

Dubai: Nearly two decades after the first tunnels of the Dubai Metro were carved beneath the city, tunnelling speeds have more than doubled as the emirate deploys a new generation of smart engineering technology for the Blue Line project, according to the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). The au»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Parliamentary Tourism Committee Chair Meets Japan's Ambassador to Bulgaria

Parliamentary Tourism Committee Chair Rositsa Kirova met with Japan’s Ambassador to Bulgaria Chikahisa Sumi, the Committee said in a press release on Wednesday. The sides discussed prospects for deepening bilateral cooperation in a number of areas of mutual interest, including tourism. Kirova noted»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

How to use Metrash app to pay, transfer overseas medical examination fees

Doha, Qatar: The Metrash app allows users to pay medical examination fees for expatriates at Qatar Visa Centers (QVCs) abroad after completing recruitment procedures. It also provides a service to transfer medical examination fees from one visa to another. To pay overseas medical examination fees: »»»

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Business-review 1h

Future Romania will organize the Special Edition | The Art of Communication, an intensive three-day executive program in Bucharest, July 20–22

The most meaningful projects often begin with a conversation. Around a single idea, teams come together, partnerships take shape, and communities emerge to create lasting impact. Communication builds trust, brings people together, and gives direction to initiatives that aim to make a difference. Wh»»»

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Novinite 1h

Bulgargaz Reports 267 Million Loss in 2025 as Botas Contract Drives Financial Pressure on BulgariaOpinions

State-owned gas supplier Bulgargaz ended 2025 with a net loss of BGN 267.2 million, with the company’s annual financial report highlighting the costly impact of unused capacity under its long-term agreement with Turkish state company Botas. According to the company’s figures, payments related to ca»»»

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Arab News 1h

Qatari LNG tanker awaits salvage off Oman after projectile strike

LONDON/DOHA: A Qatari LNG tanker remained stranded off Oman on Wednesday after ​a projectile strike sparked a fire in its engine room, though industry sources said the vessel’s cargo appeared secure and the risk of an explosion was low for now.The attacks on the tankers prompted Washington to revok»»»

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Sana 2h

US Envoy Barrack: Syria central to shaping the Middle East’s future

Ankara, July 8 (SANA) US Presidential Special Envoy for Syria and Iraq Thomas Barrack said that his high-level meeting with President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Ankara on Wednesday, attended by a delegation of members of the US Congress, reflects Syria’s importance and underscores its pivotal role in shapi»»»

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UPI 2h

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen to run for president of France - UPI.com

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen poses before an interview on the evening news broadcast of French TV channel TF1, following the verdict in her appeal trial over misuse of EU funds, in Boulogne-Billancourt, near Paris Tuesday. Photo by Christian Hartmann/EPA July 8 (UPI) -- Marine Le Pen said »»»

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Dailynews Hungary 2h

Warning: Hungary is missing 10,000 workers, and it's costing the state billions

Hungary’s road transport sector is facing a growing shortage of qualified drivers, with industry representatives warning that the gap is costing the state up to HUF 200 billion (EUR 555 million) annually. The country’s largest road transport association is now calling on the government to restore s»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Qatar launches scholarship pathway for student athletes

DOHA: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has introduced a new sports scholarship pathway under the government's scholarship programme, aimed at enabling talented athletes to pursue university education while continuing their sporting careers. The ministry, represented by its Higher Educ»»»

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Arab News 2h

BMG forum backs Saudi investment push as regional tensions weigh on markets

LONDON: Saudi Arabia’s investment momentum across energy, healthcare and culture continues to grow, even as renewed tensions in Iran and the Arabian Gulf continue to cloud the regional outlook. That was the message from business leaders and investors at the 18th edition of the BMG Economic Forum he»»»

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France24 2h

Why the Damascus blasts during Macron’s visit are a blow to al-Sharaa

The twin blasts that rocked Damascus during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Syria this week underscore the fragility of President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s authority and the security challenges he faces. They also undermine the message of stability that Damascus is striving to convey to the int»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 2h

Bridge deal signed

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Warsaw Business Journal 2h

KGHM Target Cut

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Warsaw Business Journal 2h

Investment Debt Dilemma

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Warsaw Business Journal 2h

Cash registers fade

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Warsaw Business Journal 2h

Fuel shield possible**

Poland’s labour market entered a new phase on July 8 as the National Labour Inspectorate (PIP) gained broader powers to challenge civil-law contracts and B2B agreements that effectively function as employment relationships. Rather than relying on the title of a contract, inspectors will examine how»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 2h

Labour rules tighten

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Warsaw Business Journal 2h

Bank data probed

Poland’s competition watchdog, UOKiK, has searched the offices of the country’s sole credit bureau, BIK, together with ING Bank Śląski, mBank and mBank Hipoteczny, as part of an investigation into mortgage credit assessment practices. The inquiry, launched in 2025, is examining whether banks’ excha»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Trump Claims Lot of Progress Made Towards Russia-Ukraine Peace Settlement

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump on Wednesday claimed that a lot of progress has been over the past week in solving the Russia-Ukraine conflict. "I think we've made a lot of progress in the last couple of weeks, and we'll see how it all goes." Trump said ahead of his meeting with Vl»»»

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Sputnik 2h

EU Parliament Slams Ukraine for 'Disregarding Polish Sensitivities' by Glorifying Nazis

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - European Parliament lawmakers on Wednesday condemned Ukraine for naming a military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA, banned in Russia as an extremist organization), arguing that this move disregarded Poland's "sensitivities" as the UPA had committed multiple crimes ag»»»

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Sputnik 2h

US Could Seize Kharg Island, Reinstate Iran Naval Blockade - Trump

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States might end up taking over Iran's Kharg Island, President Donald Trump said on Wednesday amid renewed hostilities and the end of the ceasefire. "We attacked Kharg Island last night. We knocked out a piece, I said: "Don't touch the oil, because maybe we'll take»»»

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Tanjug 2h

Starovic, Irish ambassador discuss continuation of Serbia's EU integration process

BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of European Integration Nemanja Starovic received Irish Ambassador to Belgrade Kevin Colgan on Wednesday to discuss the priorities of Ireland's Council of the EU presidency, the continuation of Serbia’s European integration process and opportunities for improving bilater»»»

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EU Observer 2h

Europe’s €70bn annual climate adaptation bill soars as wildfires rage and heatwave deaths climb

Europe faces an estimated €70bn annual bill to adapt to climate change, but as deadly heatwaves and wildfires intensify across the continent, questions remain over who should pay. The European Parliament approved €144.1m in aid to Spain, Romania and Cyprus this week to recover from wildfires, flood»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Kostyuk sets up Wimbledon semi-final against Noskova

London, United Kingdom: Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk cruised past Jasmine Paolini on Wednesday to book a Wimbledon semi-final clash with Linda Noskova, before Alexander Zverev and Flavio Cobolli attempt to set up a rematch of their French Open final. Kostyuk raced to a 6-3, 6-2 victory after just 69 min»»»

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Arab News 2h

What France’s repatriation of Syrian artifacts means after years of rupture

LONDON: France has returned 23 Syrian archaeological artifacts that had been in Paris since before the outbreak of the civil war in Syria, handing them back during President Emmanuel Macron’s recent visit to Damascus. The move has been welcomed as a sign of renewed ties and respect for Syria’s cult»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Only 2% made it: MBZUAI attracts thousands in global race for AI research

More than 2,500 undergraduate students from around the world applied this summer for a place in a research internship at Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), highlighting the growing global demand for hands-on AI research opportunities. Only 54 students were selected fo»»»

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Arab News 2h

Unusual delays in bank transfers between Saudi Arabia and UAE: Bloomberg

RIYADH: Bank transfers from Saudi Arabia to the UAE have faced unusual delays in recent weeks, raising concerns among companies and individuals operating between the two largest Arab economies. According to people familiar with the matter, who requested anonymity due to the sensitivity of the infor»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Trump says US to give Ukraine the right to make Patriot missiles

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Washington would give Kyiv the "the right to make" Patriot air-defence missiles as he met Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky at NATO's summit. "So one of the things we're going to be talking about is we're going to give a licence to you to make Patriots. That»»»

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Arab News 3h

Deutsche Bank gains new Saudi license in push to expand 

DUBAI: Deutsche Bank has secured a regional headquarters license in Saudi Arabia, giving the German lender access to major government and state-linked contracts as the Kingdom ‌pushes multinational companies to expand their presence in Riyadh. The new regional headquarters will be based in Riyadh a»»»

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