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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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.
Read moreClean 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.
Read moreSmith 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.
Read moreShakeel, 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.
Read moreTour de France duel could be decided at individual time trial
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Read moreStock 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.
Read moreVirgin 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.
Read moreUS 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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