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Deutsche Bank shares gain 9% after second-quarter profit beat

Across the board, Deutsche Bank noted an impact from the relative strength of the euro against the U.S. dollar.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

No β€˜woke AI’ in Washington, Trump says as he launches American AI action plan

Trump has vowed to push back against "woke" AI models and to turn the U.S. into an "AI export powerhouse," signing three AI-focused executive orders Wednesday.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

We might get killed, but we have to get food, injured Gazan tells BBC

Many patients brought to UK-Med's Gaza field hospital were seeking food aid but found only violence.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

No survivors after plane carrying 48 people goes down in Russian far east

The Angara airlines An-24 plane went down as it approached an airport in Amur region.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

EU Commission's defence loan scheme tapped by 20 member states to secure €100bn

EU member states have until 29 July to officially put in a request for financing under the Commission mechanism.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Why is India rechecking 80 million voters in Bihar?

The revision of the electoral roll in India's Bihar state has sparked controversy with critics and opposition parties warning of voter disenfranchisement.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Hungary bans 'national security threat' Kneecap from performing at Sziget festival

Hungarian authorities have banned Irish rap group Kneecap from entering the country and from taking part in the annual Sziget music festival, over accusations of anti-Semitic hate speech and public praise of Hamas and Hezbollah.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Pro-Yoon Lawmakers Announce Bid for People Power Party Leadership

Despite Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment, the party continues to back him – meaning pro-Yoon figures have the inside track for winning the PPP's leadership race.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

EU chief says China trade must become more balanced

Xi's meeting with EU leaders come as the 25th EU-China summit gets under way

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Taiwan recall vote aims to unseat 'pro-China' lawmakers

Fueled by "anti-Communist" grassroots campaigns, an upcoming recall vote could overturn 20% of seats held by opposition KMT party lawmakers, who critics say are blocking important legislation.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Overqualified and underpaid: Are immigrants earning less than native workers?

Despite almost 40% of non-EU citizens being overqualified for their jobs, they earn nearly 18% less than natives.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Giants: A story of faith, family and football

Giants is a stunning portrait of players, families and the emotional cost of chasing greatness on and off the field

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

EU to China: We can’t keep our markets open if you won’t rebalance trade

β€œWithout progress it will be very difficult for the European Union to maintain openness,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen tells Chinese leaders.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Moncler raises prices on tariffs, may postpone store openings if downturn worsens

The Italian luxury retailer said it had raised prices by "mid-single-digit" percentages for the second half of 2025 and the first half of next year.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Cannibal robot? Scientists develop a robot that can grow and heal by eating others

The Truss Link could, in future, be used to help develop groundbreaking technologies spanning marine research to rescue services and extraterrestrial life.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Meet the Azerbaijani artist transforming heritage into timeless art and jewellery

Azerbaijani artist Rasmina Gurbatova blends heritage and innovation, crafting handmade jewellery rooted in ancestral culture, identity, and timeless design.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

As Consumer Tax Credits Vanish, What Do You Need to Know?

Consumers are facing a Sept. 30 deadline to be eligible for tax credits for EVs, followed by a Dec. 31 deadline when credits vanish for rooftop solar, air source heat pumps and certain water heaters. These are major purchases and customers will likely want to consider multiple options before making a selection, but there isn’t […]

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Inside Climate News favicon Inside Climate News

Ukraine β€˜Suspends’ Vital Mine Ban Treaty

Click to expand Image A humanitarian deminer at work in Mykolaiv region, Ukraine, April 16, 2025. 2025 Yuliia Ovsiannikova/Ukrinform via AP Photo On July 18, Ukraine formally informed the United Nations that it has suspended its operation of the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty, the landmark international treaty prohibiting antipersonnel landmines. The action puts civilians at risk, undermines fundamental humanitarian and legal...

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Human Rights Watch favicon Human Rights Watch

WATCH: Ukrainians protest for second day over anti-corruption law

Thousands of Ukrainians rallied for a second day in Kyiv and Lviv, protesting a controversial new law they say threatens the independence of key anti-corruption bodies.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Italy reports 32 cases, including 2 deaths, from West Nile virus amid spread of mosquito-borne illness

Most cases have been identified in the province of Latina, about 100 kilometres south of Rome.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

We Stood Up to Demand Fair Pay

At a nonprofit workplace, a union contract offers workers valuable protections. But those provisions only become meaningful when workers stand up to enforce them.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Nonprofit Quarterly favicon Nonprofit Quarterly

Key Takeaways From 3rd Round of Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks

During the 40-minute dialogue, Russia and Ukraine remain quite apart from each other, with neither side claiming a breakthrough. On Wednesday, after a brief third round of talks in Istanbul, hopes for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine remained, unsurprisingly, as frail as ever. RELATED: Russia and Ukraine Set for Third Round of Talks as […]

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Turkey's central bank makes three-point cut to interest rates in return to easing

This is the central bank's first step to ease monetary policy since April.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Can Le Court make women's Tour history for Africa?

As Kim le Court prepares for the "next level" Tour de France Femmes, the Mauritian could create more history for Africa's female cyclists.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

EU-China climate statement shows joint resolve in face of US desertion

While the two powers made no new commitments, experts say the cooperation agreement reaffirms their climate leadership ahead of COP30 The post EU-China climate statement shows joint resolve in face of US desertion appeared first on Climate Home News.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Climate Home News favicon Climate Home News

Too late for BTC’s all-time high? Tap BYDFi to ride the upcoming altcoin wave

Is Bitcoin at record highs still worth buying, or has the real action moved on? While BTC remains the backbone of any crypto portfolio, the explosive gains that defined its early rise are now emerging in altcoinsβ€”Web3 tokens, DeFi 2.0 projects, and trending MemeCoins. For anyone wondering how to buy Bitcoin while also chasing the […]

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Business coalition calls for 25% cut in the cost of red tape by 2030

Business, universities, and investors have jointly urged the federal government to commit to cutting the cost of red tape by 25% by 2030,

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

US envoy Witkoff lands in Sardinia ahead of Gaza ceasefire talks

The close Trump ally is expected to meet Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani and the Israeli Minister for Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

European Central Bank leaves key deposit rate unchanged at 2%

The European Central Bank kept its benchmark interest unchanged, in line with analyst estimates.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Two die in car during Cyprus wildfire as 44C heat expected

Local reports say the bodies, which are yet to be identified, belong to an elderly couple in the village of Malia, in the Limassol district.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Russia and Ukraine trade drone attacks after latest ceasefire talks

Deaths have been reported on either side of the border, just hours after a third round of ceasefire talks took place in Turkey.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Torture, threats and arbitrary arrests: UN warns of β€˜serious abuses’ against Afghans forced to return

Afghans returning to their country face β€œserious violations” of their human rights committed by the Taliban de facto authorities, according to a United Nations report published on Thursday amid mass deportation campaigns from Iran and Pakistan.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

World News in Brief: Thailand-Cambodia border hostilities, humanitarian efforts in Syria and attacks across Ukraine

In a dramatic escalation of a long-standing border dispute, a deadly exchange of fire between Thailand and Cambodia killed at least 11 civilians and a soldier on Thursday, according to news reports. Both states are claiming the other side fired first.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

β€˜The UN is here to do the right things’: Envoy Colin Stewart bids farewell but keeps the faith

After nearly three decades on the frontlines of UN’s peace operations – from Timor-Leste’s turbulent independence referendum to Western Sahara’s protracted ceasefire and Cyprus’ frozen conflict – Colin Stewart is leaving the Organization with his faith in it intact.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

Deep-sea must not turn into β€˜Wild West’ of rare minerals exploitation, agency head says

Nations are pursuing underwater exploration for highly sought-after rare earth minerals, but the head of the UN’s International Seabed Authority (ISA) said the deep-sea belongs to no single country or corporation as efforts are underway to ensure this rich resource will not become β€œthe Wild West” of exploitation.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News