WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich, ex-Marine Whelan released in U.S., Russia prisoner swap
The swap of American, Russian and German prisoners is the largest such exchange since the Cold War.
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The exchange of 24 prisoners between Russia and the West will be the largest since the Cold War.
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Israeli military says it killed Hamas armed wing leader Mohammed Deif in Gaza airstrike last month
Israel’s military on Thursday said it killed the chief of Hamas’ military wing, Mohammed Deif, in an airstrike in July.
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Hamas military chief was killed in July strike, Israel says
Hamas has not confirmed the death of Mohammed Deif, who led the group’s military wing.
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Rolls-Royce shares soar to all-time high on reinstated dividend, raised profit guidance
Shares of Rolls-Royce jumped to an all-time high after the company reinstated its dividend and raised its profit forecast.
Barclays profit dips in the second quarter, beats estimates
The British lender is undergoing a major restructuring program in a bid to boost profits.
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Shell beats second-quarter profit expectations, launches $3.5 billion share buyback program
Shell on Thursday posted stronger-than-expected second-quarter profit after issuing a warning over lower fossil fuel prices and refining margins.
Hamas leader’s funeral draws crowds in Iran
Iran has threatened “harsh punishment” for Israel, which it blames for the assassination in Tehran.
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Three men accused of plotting 9/11 reach plea deal – Pentagon
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two accomplices will plead guilty in Guantanamo Bay trial, say US prosecutors.
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Meta shares pop on revenue and earnings beat, better than expected forecast
Meta reported second-quarter earnings on Wednesday after the bell. Here are the results:
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Middle East on knife-edge after killing of Hamas leader in Iran; Israel’s opponents vow retaliation
Iran has pledged to retaliate, but how it does so could determine how intensely the conflict escalates.
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Fed holds rates steady and notes progress on inflation
Federal Reserve officials held short-term interest rates steady, but indicated that inflation is getting closer to its 2% target.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Fed decision coming Wednesday
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Banks get bullish on the British pound despite the possibility of an imminent snapback
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Euro zone inflation rises to 2.6% in July, above expectations
Headline inflation in the euro zone unexpectedly rose to 2.6% in June, the European Union’s statistics agency said Wednesday.
Meta’s SAM 2 model enables accurate video segmentation in seconds
Meta’s research division has introduced SAM 2 (Segment Anything Model 2), an AI system that marks a substantial advancement in…
ASML shares pop 7% after report that U.S. will exempt allies from new China chip restrictions
Reuters reported that the U.S. is considering expanding chip export restrictions to China, but countries including the Netherlands and Japan…
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HSBC shares rise 2% after profit beat, $3 billion buyback announcement
HSBC posted a narrow decline in pretax profit in the first half of the year, but beat expectations on the…
Top Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh killed in Iran – group says
Ismail Haniyeh was elected head of Hamas’s political bureau in 2017.
Bank of Japan raises benchmark interest rate, outlines roadmap for trimming bond buying program
The central bank said that it will reduce the monthly outright purchases of JGBs to about 3 trillion yen per…
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Samsung second-quarter operating profit soars 1,458% as AI demand remains strong; results top estimates
Samsung Electronics posted higher-than-expected second-quarter revenue and operating profit, as demand for advanced memory chips remained strong.
Israel claims it killed senior Hezbollah commander in strike on Beirut
The Israeli military said Fuad Shukr was “eliminated” but local security sources say he was not in the building that…
New Secret Service boss reveals fresh Trump shooting details
In a tense hearing, Acting Director Ronald Rowe shared new details about security failures, the would-be assassin and changes.
Microsoft shares drop as cloud miss overshadows better-than-expected revenue and earnings
Microsoft reported earnings after the bell. Here are the results.
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Venezuelan defence minister says protests constitute ‘coup’
Anti-government protests in Venezuela which erupted after a disputed election result have been branded “a coup”.
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UAE set to welcome even more millionaires as wealthy individuals abandon the UK
“Push factors include the prospect of higher taxes under a new Labour government,” one investor told CNBC.