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Morgan raises S&P 500 year-end target to 8,000 on AI and earnings growth 08:08 Trump says the United States is dealing with Iran “calmly” 08:00 South Korea and US to hold joint military drills amid evolving North Korean threats 07:45 Egypt’s urban inflation accelerates to 14.9% in July 07:30 Myanmar rejects ASEAN envoy role and resists calls for Suu Kyi’s release 07:15 South Korea’s Lee calls for Gwangju airbase relocation by 2028 to speed up chip hub 07:00 Estonia government loses parliamentary majority after two MPs defect 18:30 Gabriel Attal promises major water plan if elected amid France drought 18:15 Peugeot revises its strategy as electric-only ambitions give way to a multi-powertrain future 18:00 CAF confirms draw date for 2026 Africa Futsal Cup of Nations 17:45 Israel rejects US Gaza roadmap, demands Hamas disarm before troop withdrawal 17:30 Spain remains cautiously optimistic as Andalusia wildfire continues to burn 17:15 Niger bus crash kills at least 22, including 17 soldiers 17:00 Hong Kong records hottest day since 1884 as temperatures hit 36.9C 16:45 Syria says agreement reached with Russia over future of two military bases 16:30 London honours Stefan Zweig 90 years after the Austrian writer’s exile 16:15 Marlon Jackson announces documentary series exploring the life and legacy of Joe Jackson 16:00 Morocco’s football federation bans foreign club names from private academies 15:45 Moroccan rights group warns of worsening humanitarian conditions in Ceuta 15:30 Air India captain undergoes further testing after initial psychoactive substance screening 15:15 Three in five Americans back tougher oversight of social media companies 15:00 Apple tests China’s CXMT memory chips for iPhones and MacBooks, report says 14:45 World Junior Athletics Championships: Morocco’s Imad Bouchajda wins 800m gold 14:30 Moto2: Manuel Gonzalez drops from victory to 14th after celebrating one lap too early 14:15 Tuberculosis case reported in Ivry-sur-Seine as contact screening is organised 14:00 Eight-year-old boy seriously burned after stress ball bursts, French prosecutors say 13:45 Zelenskiy says up to 50,000 North Korean troops could be deployed in Russia 13:30 Paris church evacuated after elderly woman brings grenades found in apartment building 13:15 Léon Marchand lowers expectations for European Swimming Championships after injury setback 13:00 James Gray rejects AI in filmmaking and expects young directors to follow suit 12:45 Thousands gather in Madeira expecting Cristiano Ronaldo wedding, but celebrity couple never arrives 12:30 Thailand school shooting suspect had previously brought air rifle to school, police say 12:22 Maradona’s “Hand of God” ball expected to fetch millions at auction 12:18 Amazon plans massive gas power plant in Texas to supply data centers 12:15 French actress Dominique Frot dies at 68 in Paris 12:10 Four people killed in helicopter crash near Rio de Janeiro 12:07 Nagasaki commemorates 81 years since the atomic bombing 12:00 Maruti Suzuki sees India’s passenger vehicle market reaching 6.3 million units by 2031 11:45 Germany’s trade deficit with China widens as Chinese firms reduce reliance on European imports 11:30 Taiwan plans 16% defence spending increase to exceed $31 billion in 2027 11:15 Iran rules out US talks until interim deal is restored, foreign minister says 11:00 Spain checks 199 Italy arrivals as border controls deepen migration dispute 10:45 Casablanca waste-to-energy megaproject estimated at €1.3 billion 10:30 Iran sets strict conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz

Wall Street banks accelerate AI assistant adoption in race for productivity gains

Wall Street's biggest banks are rapidly expanding their use of artificial intelligence-powered digital assistants as they seek to improve efficiency, streamline operations and gain a competitive advantage in an increasingly technology-driven financial sector. From wealth management and customer services to compliance, trading and treasury......

Air Canada reaches tentative four-year agreement with IAMAW union workers

Air Canada has reached a tentative collective agreement with the union representing thousands of employees across its technical operations, airport services, cargo and logistics divisions, marking a step toward greater labour stability at the country’s largest airline. The proposed four-year deal covers approximately 11,000 workers......

US Military Reveals First Combat Use of New Unmanned Weapons in Strikes on Iran

The United States military has confirmed the first operational use of two new categories of unmanned weapons during recent strikes targeting Iran, marking another step in the evolution of modern battlefield technology. US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that it deployed one-way attack drones and one-way unmanned surface vessels during......

Jingye Steel seeks full compensation as UK moves toward British Steel nationalisation

China's Jingye Steel has intensified its dispute with the United Kingdom government, formally demanding what it describes as full and effective compensation following the state's takeover of British Steel. The latest statement marks the strongest public position yet from the Chinese steelmaker as London moves closer to permanently......

Strait of Hormuz Traffic Drops Sharply as Regional Tensions Disrupt Shipping

Maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell to its lowest level in several weeks on Sunday, highlighting the growing impact of heightened geopolitical tensions on one of the world's most important energy corridors. According to maritime tracking data, only six vessels crossed the strategic waterway during the day, marking a significant......

Édouard Philippe calls for a sovereign France-made firefighting aircraft fleet

Former French Prime Minister Édouard Philippe has called for the development of a “sovereign” firefighting aircraft to strengthen France’s ability to respond to increasingly severe wildfires. The Horizons party leader and candidate for the 2027 presidential election argued that the country should no longer rely on......

US Ebola patient infected in Congo transferred to specialized hospital in Germany

A U.S. citizen infected with the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been admitted to a high-security isolation unit at Frankfurt University Hospital, German officials confirmed on Monday. The patient was transferred to Germany for specialist treatment after contracting the virus while working......

ASEAN’s Myanmar engagement raises concerns over legitimacy and stalled peace efforts

ASEAN’s renewed diplomatic engagement with Myanmar has sparked concerns that closer contact with the country’s military-led authorities could strengthen their international standing without delivering meaningful progress toward ending the conflict. Analysts warned that the regional bloc’s decision to resume direct discussions......

Haaland criticizes refereeing decisions after Norway’s World Cup exit

Norway captain Erling Haaland voiced his frustration over the refereeing following his team's dramatic 2-1 extra-time defeat to England in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting that several key decisions had a major impact on the outcome. The Manchester City striker questioned the referee's decision to disallow......

Korean Air reports 34% drop in quarterly profit despite record revenue

Korean Air reported a sharp decline in second-quarter operating profit as higher fuel costs weighed on earnings, even as the airline posted its highest-ever revenue for a second quarter thanks to robust passenger demand and a booming cargo business. The South Korean flag carrier said strong inbound tourism and sustained freight activity helped......

Eight boaters rescued by helicopter after being trapped by tide in Arcachon Bay

Eight people, including four children, were rescued by helicopter after becoming trapped by the tide while boating in Arcachon Bay, southwestern France. The incident occurred on Friday evening when a zodiac boat carrying holidaymakers became stranded on a sandbank near Île aux Oiseaux as the tide receded, leaving the passengers unable......

India’s Samvardhana Motherson opens railway wiring plant in Morocco’s Kénitra

Indian automotive supplier Samvardhana Motherson International has officially started operations at its new electrical wiring plant in Kénitra, marking a major step in Morocco’s industrial diversification strategy. Located within the Atlantic Free Zone, the new facility introduces a new manufacturing activity to the Kingdom:......

Lower Saxony weighs stake in Volkswagen’s Osnabrück plant as defence production plans advance

The German state of Lower Saxony is considering acquiring a stake in Volkswagen AG's Osnabrück manufacturing plant as part of efforts to support its transition from automotive production to defence manufacturing, according to a report by Capital magazine. If implemented, the move could become a blueprint for other Volkswagen facilities......

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