Stock market today: Asian shares boosted by Wall Street rise on consumer confidence and jobs
Asian shares are trading higher, boosted by a Wall Street rally that came on positive reports on consumer confidence and job openings
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Logging is growing in a Nigerian forest home to endangered elephants. Rangers blame lax enforcement
Logging is threatening Omo Forest Reserve in southern Nigeria, which is home to endangered wildlife like African elephants
1970-01-01 08:00
Canada warns LGBT travellers of US risks
The Canadian government warns that some US states have enacted laws that may affect LBGT people.
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Meloni Weighs Further Aviation Moves After Italian Price Caps
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s decree capping ticket prices from Italy’s mainland to the islands of Sicily and
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UK Seizes on US-China Thaw as Chance for Reset With Beijing
It may be now or never for the UK to repair its battered relationship with the world’s second-largest
1970-01-01 08:00
ESPN tennis analyst John McEnroe will miss some of US Open after positive Covid-19 test
ESPN's lead tennis analyst John McEnroe said he tested positive for the virus that causes Covid-19 and will miss some time covering the US Open tennis championships.
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Ukraine war: 'Drone attack' hits airport in northwest Russia city of Pskov
An unconfirmed Russian media report says four transport planes have been damaged at Pskov airport.
1970-01-01 08:00
EPA head says he's 'proud" of decision to block Alaska mine and protect salmon-rich Bristol Bay
The nation’s top environmental official said he fully supports his agency’s decision to block a proposed gold and copper mine in Alaska’s salmon-rich Bristol Bay, even as the state of Alaska has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn that action
1970-01-01 08:00
DeSantis faces new leadership test as Hurricane Idalia barrels toward Florida
With the eyes of the country on Hurricane Idalia as it spins toward Florida's Gulf Coast, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' presidential ambitions are also under the spotlight as he puts his campaign on hold to manage the crisis at home.
1970-01-01 08:00
Denver police arrest 2 men who harassed Ronald Acuña Jr. at Coors Field
Braves MVP candidate Ronald Acuña Jr. was knocked to the ground by two fans at Coors Field, both of whom have now been arrested by Denver police.
1970-01-01 08:00
A village in Maine is again delaying a plan to build the world's tallest flagpole
Plans to build the world’s tallest flagpole are being delayed — again
1970-01-01 08:00
Yankees fans rejoice after Brian Cashman is finally forced to eat Josh Donaldson's contract
The New York Yankees announced on Tuesday that they were releasing third baseman Josh Donaldson. Yankees fans celebrated the news on social media.
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