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US senators announce Trump deal on Russia sanctions bill
Four US senators said Friday they had reached agreement with President Donald Trump to advance bipartisan legislation targeting countries buying Russian energy -- potentially clearing the way for stronger pressure on Moscow over its war in Ukraine.
Nasdaq gets no boost from SK hynix debut in NY
Global stock markets wobbled on Friday as investors digested a wave of corporate announcements, while the Nasdaq failed to get a boost from the debut of shares of South Korean chip titan SK hynix.
Boeing to expand 737 MAX output as aviation giant charts comeback
Boeing will mark another step in a marathon comeback Friday when it commemorates expanded production of the 737 MAX, now an aircraft in heavy demand after earlier disasters tarnished the company's reputation.
China approves fast-fashion giant Shein's Hong Kong listing bid
Fashion titan Shein has won approval from China's market watchdog for its initial public offering application in Hong Kong, the China Securities Regulatory Commission said in a statement on Friday.
MEXC Launches VVIP Futures Loss Coverage Program 2.0 with 1,000,000 USDT Prize Pool
MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, announced the launch of its VVIP Futures Loss Coverage Program 2.0 from July 10 to July 30, 2026 (UTC), an upgraded initiative offering enhanced trading protection and a 1,000,000 USDT prize pool for futures users to share.
Volkswagen sales slide further as carmaker weighs mass job cuts
Volkswagen on Friday said that a slide in sales accelerated in the second quarter, as the crisis-hit German auto group reportedly considers cutting up to 100,000 jobs worldwide.
EU tells Meta to change Facebook, Instagram's 'addictive design'
Meta must change Facebook's and Instagram's "addictive design" or face a heavy fine, the EU warned on Friday.
Man nearly sucked out of 'detached' window on Ryanair flight
A man was nearly sucked out the window of a Ryanair flight when it "detached" mid-air en route to Germany, with other passengers pulling him back inside, witnesses and officials said.
EasyJet accepts rival takeover bid from US investor Apollo
British no-frills airline EasyJet said Friday it had accepted a £5.7-billion ($7.7-billion) takeover offer from US private equity firm Apollo, topping a rival bid by American investor Castlelake.
Record visitors, record taxes: Vienna cashes in on tourist boom
As Vienna grapples with smashed record after smashed record for tourist numbers, a plan to more than double its visitors' tax has worried hotel owners fearful of killing the Austrian capital's golden goose.
Asian stocks rally as SK hynix breathes life back into AI trade
South Korea's Kospi led gains across most Asian markets Friday as a record-breaking US share sale by chip titan SK hynix breathed fresh life into the tech sector after weeks of selling.
Humanitarians look to put the AI in aid
From remote-controlled trucks delivering life-saving aid in dangerous settings to mobile phone data analysis flagging mass displacement, humanitarians are eyeing ways in which artificial intelligence can speed up and improve their operations.
In gas-rich Kazakhstan, many rely on lethal cylinders
The last thing Zarina Giyassova recalls before she lost consciousness in a deadly gas explosion was people "burning and screaming" in the inferno unleashed by the blast.
Chip titan SK hynix raises $26.5 bn in blockbuster US listing
South Korean chip giant SK hynix set pricing for its mega US listing on Friday, raising $26.5 billion as it takes advantage of the AI boom in what will be one of the world's biggest ever stock sales.
OpenAI number two Simo steps down to focus on health
Top Silicon Valley executive Fidji Simo announced Wednesday she is leaving her full-time role at OpenAI to go part-time as an advisor and focus on recovery from a chronic illness.
Chip titan SK hynix to raise $26.5 bn in blockbuster US listing
South Korean chip giant SK hynix on Friday priced its mega US listing at $149 per share, raising around $26.5 billion in what will be the world's second largest stock sale after SpaceX.
Black and cream and very Roman at Fendi haute couture show
Fendi presented its first haute couture show under designer Maria Grazia Chiuri Thursday, showing off a luxurious collection of black and cream looks -- and an homage to longtime couturier Karl Lagerfeld.
US existing home sales dip in June as cost worries persist
Sales of previously owned homes in the United States dropped in June, according to industry data released Thursday, as affordability worries continued to weigh on property buyers.
Russia subjecting 1.6 million Ukrainian children to military brainwashing: OSCE report
Around 1.6 million young Ukrainians are being forced by Russia into a system of military indoctrination that could amount to a crime against humanity, according to OSCE-mandated independent experts.
Fendi shows haute couture in Rome with nod to Lagerfeld
Fendi celebrates the first haute couture show by newly seated designer Maria Grazia Chiuri in its home city of Rome on Thursday, along with a homage to longtime couturier Karl Lagerfeld.
Union warns of 'conflict' as Volkswagen eyes mass job cuts
Volkswagen workers staged protests nationwide Thursday as unions warned of "major conflict" if the struggling German car giant pushes ahead with what could be the global auto industry's biggest restructuring.
Cocoa lynchpin sees chocolate lovers make hesitant return
Barry Callebaut, one of the world's biggest chocolate makers, signalled Thursday that chocoholics are starting to replenish their stocks after being stung by inflation.
EU parliament greenlights digital euro
EU lawmakers on Thursday backed kickstarting negotiations on creating a digital version of the euro, as the European Union races to introduce the currency.
French yachtswoman set to break new barriers in Route du Rhum
French skipper Alexia Barrier is set to make history when she competes in the transatlantic single-handed Route du Rhum yacht race in November.
German exports rise despite Iran war headwinds
German exports unexpectedly rose in May, their fourth straight monthly increase, official data showed Thursday, as Europe's biggest economy defied headwinds from the Iran war.
US, Iran trade new strikes ahead of Khamenei burial
The United States and Iran traded new strikes on Thursday that killed several people in the Islamic republic as Iranian authorities prepared for the burial of longtime supreme leader Ali Khamenei.
Unions to protest as Volkswagen thrashes out job cut plans
German auto giant Volkswagen's management meet Thursday to thrash out plans for what could be the biggest ever restructuring in the global auto industry, with unions set to protest any mass job cuts.
EU moves closer to kicking kids off social media
Restrictions on children's use of social media in the European Union could come as early as this summer, as a long-awaited expert report next week is expected to recommend limiting minors' access to online platforms.
Haier Europe Appoints Stagwell (STGW) as Creative Agency for the Haier Brand, Following Ingenuity+ Pitch Process
LONDON, GB / ACCESS Newswire / July 9, 2026 / Today, Haier Europe appoints Stagwell (NASDAQ:STGW), the challenger network transforming marketing through AI, as its lead creative agency for the Haier Brand, following a competitive pitch process managed by Ingenuity+.
Taylor Swift fans pay $25 for garbage from outside wedding
Taylor Swift fans have paid $25 for pieces of trash -- including cigarette butts and an ovulation test kit -- collected near the US pop queen's wedding to NFL star Travis Kelce.
After quakes, Venezuelans fear losing damaged homes
Morela Luna anxiously awaits the arrival of a team of experts to inspect her partially collapsed home, where her neighbors had to rescue her after Venezuela's double earthquake on June 24 that has claimed more than 3,600 lives.
Nocera Expands Diversified Technology Strategy With Binding Agreement to Acquire an Equity Interest in INERGX, an Integrated Energy Storage and Power Platform for AI, Defense and Mission-Critical Demand
Investment Positions Nocera at the Intersection of the Global AI and Energy Infrastructure Build-Out, a Market Projected to Approach $7 Trillion by 2030