Chinese court executes man who set his ex-wife on fire
A Chinese man convicted of killing his former wife by setting her on fire was executed in southwestern Sichuan province on Saturday in a domestic violence case that had drawn …
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S&P 500 sheds nearly 1% Friday on Snap-led tech sell-off, but finishes higher on week
The three major averages notched weekly gains, buoyed by notable earnings from American Express, Tesla and other companies.
White House order sparks fight among terror victims for frozen Afghan funds
When the U.S. pulled out of Afghanistan, the Biden Administration froze $7 billion from the country’s central bank and later set aside half of it for U.S. victims of terrorism. …
Asia-Pacific markets mixed as inflation in Japan inches up
Shares in the Asia-Pacific were mixed Friday as investors digest Japan’s inflation data.
Former U.S. special forces veteran risks life to bring supplies to Ukraine
One U.S. veteran finds purpose in life with new mission, traveling to Ukraine to provide much-needed supplies, from children’s medicine to body armor, and training to the country’s soldiers. Ben …
Nord Stream 1 resumes gas flows from Russia to Europe after fears of complete cutoff
The operator of Nord Stream 1, a key gas pipeline which runs from Russia to Germany, said it was in the process of resuming flows to Europe.
Biden administration approves sanctions to target hostage takers abroad
Brittney Griner back in Russian court today The Biden administration announced a new sanctions authorization Tuesday to target those complicit in hostage taking or wrongful detentions of Americans in an …
UK inflation hits new 40-year high of 9.4% as cost-of-living crisis deepens
U.K. inflation hit yet another new 40-year high in June as food and energy prices continued to soar, escalating the country’s historic cost-of-living crisis.
Family “angry” over teen’s reported death in prison for ISIS detainees
American ISIS fighter in Syrian prison An Australian teenager who was taken to Syria as a child has died after spending more than three years in a notorious prison for …
China holdings of U.S. debt fall below $1 trillion for the first time since 2010
China’s holdings of U.S. debt have fallen below $1 trillion for the first time in 12 years. Rising rates have made Treasurys potentially less attractive.