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Trump denies US munitions shortage and said he'd seek to jail 'leakers'

While precise data is classified, publicly available information suggests the US has used up many difficult-to-manufacture weapons.

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AI used to create viruses not found in nature for first time

US researchers say they created 16 viruses using AI, prompting hopes for medical advances and concerns about misuse.

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Copper Heads for Record Close in London on Tighter Global Market

Copper headed for a record close in London after strong gains fueled by signs of tighter supply across the global market.

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Taiwan Pension Fund Will Tap Third-Party Managers for Stock Bets

Taiwan’s $49 billion public-sector pension fund is planning to allocate more assets to third-party managers to boost its exposure to global stock markets.

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China’s Solar Stocks Whipsawed by Domestic Policies, US Tariffs

Chinese solar stocks were whipsawed this week by a combination of domestic efforts to end below-cost sales and renewed tariff threats from the US.

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EasyJet agrees to £5.7bn takeover by US firm

The no-frills carrier agrees to be bought by US firm Apollo after a rival suitor drops out.

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Israeli raid in West Bank’s Qalandiya injures 51 Palestinians

Israeli forces arrest dozens of Palestinians near Jerusalem amid uptick in military and settler violence in West Bank.

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AI Data Center Group Firmus Draws $2 Billion From Coatue, Nvidia

AI data center company Firmus raised $2 billion in a funding round backed by Coatue Management, Nvidia Corp., Blackstone Inc. vehicles and Jane Street, the company said.

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US Regulator Tells Airlines to Check Boeing 737 Max Jets for Cracks

The US aviation regulator has asked operators of 471 Boeing Co. 737 Max jets to undertake checks for cracks of a component that could undermine the structural integrity of the aircraft.

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SK Hynix Directs Chip Windfall Into Korean Corporate Bond Market

The AI boom has prompted global tech giants to raise billions issuing bonds, but for at least one major manufacturer the involvement in credit markets doesn’t stop there.

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China Central Bank Adds Gold in Hong Kong to Support Trading Hub

China’s central bank is stockpiling more gold in Hong Kong, according to people familiar with the matter, in a move that’s likely to support the city’s push to become a major bullion-trading hub.

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Tencent AI Spending Key After Magnificent 7 Rout

Tencent Holdings Ltd.’s spending plans will draw investor scrutiny as investors cool on lavish outlays on artificial intelligence.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Tories to end social housing for foreigners' and 'Bottoms down'

The Conservatives' social housing plans and Westminster City Council's pub proposals lead Friday's papers.

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After the floods, hunger: Mozambique’s second disaster

Lost harvests and disrupted supply routes have pushed many families deeper into food insecurity.

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Meta told to pay another $567m in New Mexico child safety lawsuit

A New Mexico judge ordered the Instagram, Facebook and Whatsapp parent company to pay another $567m for the way it has harmed children.

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Yen Surrenders Nearly Half Its Gains from US-Japan Intervention

The yen is heading into the end of the week having surrendered nearly half of its intervention-driven gains, fueling speculation among traders that authorities may step into the market again.

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HSBC Sells Tokyo Headquarters, Plans Move to New Building

HSBC Holdings Plc sold its Tokyo headquarters building as it prepares to move to a new tower under construction in the Japan capital.

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Trump says war can’t ‘go much longer’, Hormuz deal close

The US, Iran, and Oman are close to a temporary deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

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Marjorie Taylor Greene joins fellow former officials on Cameo | CNN Politics

Following her fallout with President Donald Trump and departure from Congress, Marjorie Taylor Greene has joined Cameo, entering a marketplace where former public officials, including George Santos, have turned political fame — and controversy — into revenue.

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Travel restrictions – from Israel and Europe – trap students in Gaza

Blockades and bureaucracy turn education into an uphill journey for talented Gaza students seeking a brighter future.

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‘No red line’: South Lebanon residents outraged as Israel resumes strikes

People in South Lebanon question their government’s approach as Israel launches more attacks and displacement orders.

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Iran’s Ghalibaf accuses Trump of conducting show diplomacy ‘on loop’

US president says he is involved in talks and war will end ‘pretty soon’, claiming that Iran cannot ‘go much longer’.

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How Abdul El-Sayed’s ‘extraordinary’ win stunned pro-Israel establishment

Michigan progressive fended off AIPAC as well as Democratic establishment in US Senate race, supporters say.

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Trump signs new executive orders seeking to limit birthright citizenship

Latest, more narrow effort comes after Supreme Court ruled against Trump’s push to reinterpret constitutional right.

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The week in 30 photos

Take a look at 30 photos of the week from July 30 to August 6.

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US-backed democracy talks start in Venezuela without Nobel laureate Machado

The Venezuelan government met with opposition figures in Caracas on Thursday after days of delay, marking the start of US-backed talks aimed at steering the country toward a democratic transition.

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Powerball jackpot soars to $856 million, next drawing Saturday night

The Powerball jackpot has reached an estimated $856 million after no grand prize winner was selected in Wednesday’s drawing.

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Amanda Knox defends Fringe comedy show after claims it will 'trivialise violence'

Knox, who was convicted and later acquitted of the murder of a British student, said she does not downplay the seriousness of Meredith Kercher's death.

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Thousands of rail passengers hit by power failure disruption

Stranded passengers have described their "nightmare" journeys and being evacuated from trains.

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Artificial Intelligence used to design brand new viruses

Scientists made 16 successful viruses that had their genetic code designed by artificial intelligence.

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McConnell says he’s been discharged from rehab center and will continue recovery at home

Sen. Mitch McConnell said on Thursday that he has been discharged from the rehabilitation center where he had been recovering after a fall and will continue to recover at home.

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South Korea space agency shares Moon images after SpaceX rocket debris crash

Seoul's lunar orbiter captured images of the Moon before and after part of SpaceX's rocket hit its surface on Wednesday.

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Boxer charged with killing aid worker in Athens after his wife gave police 'key' details

Sharif Ahmadzai, who is 26 and from Afghanistan, faces charges of homicide with intent, robbery and weapons offences.

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Arrests and injuries amid Thetford anti-immigration protests

Norfolk Police attend two nights of disorder in Thetford as MP condemns "ugly scenes".

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Houthis claim to have killed 45 in attacks on Yemeni government forces

Attack is deadliest in Yemen’s conflict between Houthis and government forces in years.

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The Met’s Galliano show is already controversial. Can it be done right?

The recently announced show resurfaces a question that has dogged artistic and cultural institutions for years: What do we do with great artists who do bad things?

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Cyclospora outbreak follows yearslong pattern of Taylor Farms deflecting blame

Taylor Farms has regularly downplayed problems after being linked to outbreaks in the past.

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Three people charged with threatening judge, witness and officials tied to Nolan Wells investigation

Three people have been charged with threatening a judge, a witness and local officials connected to the investigation into the death of Nolan Xavier Wells, an 18-year-old found dead after a July Fourth boat trip with friends to an island off Mississippi’s Gul…

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