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WorldBritish retail sales fall further in June as CBI survey points to economic slowdown
London, United Kingdom. British retail sales declined further in June and were far below seasonal norms, according to a survey published on Thursday that added to signs of a slowdown in Britain’s economy. Retail…
WorldCyprus expresses solidarity with Venezuela after deadly earthquakes kill at least 164
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus has expressed solidarity with Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes killed at least 164 people and…
WorldReeves backs Burnham for prime minister and says he will maintain fiscal rules
London, United Kingdom. British Chancellor Rachel Reeves said on Thursday that she supports Andy Burnham to become the…
WorldNetanyahu’s influence in Washington faces scrutiny after U.S.-Iran interim pact
Jerusalem, Israel. Analysts, former U.S. officials and diplomats say the U.S.-Iran interim pact has damaged Benjamin Netanyahu’s political…
WorldBritain sets out draft bill to criminalise conversion practices in England and Wales
London, United Kingdom. Britain on Thursday published plans to criminalise abusive and harmful therapies intended to change a…
WorldWestern Europe heatwave causes deaths, disruptions and record June temperatures
Paris, France. Large parts of Western Europe remained under a deadly heatwave on Thursday, with dozens of deaths…
WorldMajor events recorded on June 25
Washington, United States. Several major international political, military and business events took place on June 25 across different…
WorldVenezuela earthquake death toll may exceed 10,000, USGS warns
Caracas, Venezuela. Rescue teams worked through the night in and around Caracas after Wednesday’s double earthquake in Venezuela,…
WorldTeenager killed in stabbing during brawl in Athens suburb, suspect arrested
Kallithea, Greece. A 17-year-old died after being stabbed in the chest during a violent brawl in the Athens…
WorldTrump administration plans jet engine sale to Turkey ahead of NATO summit
Ankara, Turkey. President Donald Trump’s administration is planning to proceed with the sale of dozens of General Electric…
WorldPowerful earthquakes in Venezuela kill at least 32 and injure 700
Caracas, Venezuela. Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday, killing at least 32 people and injuring 700 more…