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Stock markets split on China, earnings

Stock markets split on China, earnings

Stock markets diverged Monday as traders weighed official data showing China's economy grew less than expected in the second quarter with hopes of an end to US interest-rate hikes.

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Mercury hits new highs as heatwaves scorch the globe

Mercury hits new highs as heatwaves scorch the globe

Temperatures reached new highs on Monday as heatwaves and wildfires scorched parts of the Northern Hemisphere, forcing the evacuation of 1,200 children close to a Greek seaside resort.

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Millions will 'pay the price' of Russia's grain deal exit: UN chief

Millions will 'pay the price' of Russia's grain deal exit: UN chief

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said Monday that millions of people facing hunger will "pay the price" of Russia's decision to exit the Ukraine grain deal.

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Clean energy on agenda of Japan PM talks in UAE ahead of COP28

Clean energy on agenda of Japan PM talks in UAE ahead of COP28

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday discussed clean energy cooperation with top officials during a visit to the UAE, host of this year's UN climate talks.

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Smith sees bright future for golf in PGA Tour-LIV merger

Smith sees bright future for golf in PGA Tour-LIV merger

British Open champion Cameron Smith believes the future is bright for golf despite the uncertainty over how a proposed merger between the PGA Tour and Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) will play out.

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Shakeel, Salman help Pakistan counter Sri Lanka's spin

Shakeel, Salman help Pakistan counter Sri Lanka's spin

An unbeaten century stand between Saud Shakeel and Agha Salman rescued Pakistan from a precarious 101-5 on the second day of the rain-hit opening Test on Monday.

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Tour de France duel could be decided at individual time trial

Tour de France duel could be decided at individual time trial

Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogacar remain neck-and-neck in the standings after two hard weeks of the Tour de France, but stage 16's individual time trial on Tuesday could be the moment that decides the title.

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Stock markets mostly fall as China data disappoints

Stock markets mostly fall as China data disappoints

Stock markets mostly retreated Monday as official data showed China's economy grew less than expected in the second quarter, offsetting hopes of an end to US interest-rate hikes.

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Virgin Galatic's next spaceflight will include sweepstakes winners

Virgin Galatic's next spaceflight will include sweepstakes winners

Virgin Galactic's next spaceflight will include a mother-daughter duo from the Caribbean who won their tickets in a sweepstakes contest, as well as an 80-year-old former Olympian.

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US envoy Kerry calls for 'urgent action' on climate at China talks

US envoy Kerry calls for 'urgent action' on climate at China talks

US climate envoy John Kerry held four hours of talks with his Chinese counterpart in Beijing on Monday, calling for "urgent action" as the two countries revived stalled diplomacy on reducing planet-warming emissions.

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