July 2023

China defends trade with Russia after the US says equipment used in Ukraine might have been exported

July 28, 2023 4:41 AM Associated Press

BEIJING (AP) — The Chinese government has defended its dealings with Russia as “normal economic and trade cooperation” after a United States intelligence report said Beijing possibly provided equipment used in Ukraine that might have military applications. The Biden administration has warned Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s government of unspecified consequences if it supports the Kremlin’s

Singapur ejecuta a la primera mujer en casi dos décadas por tráfico de drogas

July 28, 2023 4:25 AM CNN Newsource

Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Singapur ahorcó este viernes a una mujer condenada por intentar traficar unos 30 gramos de heroína, la primera ejecución de una prisionera en casi dos décadas. Grupos defensores de derechos humanos denunciaron el hecho como una “hito sombrío” para la ciudad estado y sus leyes antidrogas notoriamente duras. Saridewi Djamani,

Staying above-seasonal for now

July 28, 2023 4:24 AM Tatum Larsen

A ridge of high pressure over the southwest United States is continuing to boost temperatures above seasonal averages. An Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect for the valley as temperatures reach or even exceed 115° through Saturday. This shifting ridge of high pressure is also responsible for the big dose of humidity we experienced this

Divided Cyprus’ rival leaders appeal for information on the missing as eyewitnesses die

July 28, 2023 4:17 AM Associated Press

By MENELAOS HADJICOSTIS Associated Press NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — The rival leaders of ethnically divided Cyprus have made a joint appeal for information that could lead to the buried remains of people who vanished amid violence and war decades ago, as more eyewitnesses die. Cyprus’ Greek Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides and Ersin Tatar, the leader

New Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton blasts former coach, staff

July 28, 2023 4:14 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — In a rare critique of the team’s previous coach and staff, new Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton told USA Today that his predecessors had done “one of the worst coaching jobs in the history of the NFL.” Payton, who was hired this past offseason by the Broncos, sounded

Europe’s recession may already be over

July 28, 2023 4:03 AM CNN Newsource

By Mark Thompson, CNN (CNN) — Solid economic growth in France and Spain, and a very modest recovery in Germany could be enough to confirm that the euro area has already exited a recession that started in the final quarter of 2022. Official data showed that French GDP was up 0.5% in the April-June period,

Passenger uses AirTag to track the bike his airline lost

July 28, 2023 4:01 AM CNN Newsource

Julia Buckley, CNN (CNN) — When your luggage goes missing, it’s bad enough. Tackling the start of your vacation without your clothes or toiletries? It’s not something most of us want to do. But when your luggage itself is the reason you’re traveling in the first place, it gets considerably worse. Luckily for Barry Sherry,

Philippine ferry was overloaded when it flipped over, leaving 27 dead, official says

July 28, 2023 3:58 AM Associated Press

By JIM GOMEZ Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine coast guard chief says the skipper of a ferry that flipped over in a lake in an accident that killed 27 passengers decided to sail despite knowing that his boat was filled beyond capacity. Forty-three passengers were rescued after the ferry Thursday shortly after

Salvage crews wait for chance to board a freighter burning for 2 days off the Dutch coast

July 28, 2023 3:54 AM Associated Press

By MIKE CORDER Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Salvage crews are waiting for a chance to board a cargo ship loaded with cars that has been burning for more than two days off the northern Dutch coast. The Dutch Coast Guard said Friday that the Fremantle Highway was still ablaze and being held

Adidas to release second batch of Yeezy sneakers after breakup with Ye

July 28, 2023 3:50 AM Associated Press

By DAVID McHUGH AP Business Writer FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Adidas said Friday that it is releasing a second batch of high-end Yeezy sneakers after cutting ties with rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, as the German sportswear brand seeks to unload the unsold shoes while donating to groups fighting antisemitism. The online sale,

Young fan picks up ball while it’s still in play at Evian Championship – then receives signed souvenir from Angel Yin

July 28, 2023 3:49 AM CNN Newsource

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — When Angel Yin finished an impressive first round at the Evian Championship, she spent some time signing autographs for a gaggle of junior fans excitedly bundled together at the ropes. Yet two young spectators had already collected souvenirs from the American golfer before she had even finished playing on

Philippine ferry was overloaded when it flipped over, leaving 26 dead, official says

July 28, 2023 3:48 AM Associated Press

By JIM GOMEZ Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine coast guard chief says the skipper of a ferry that flipped over in a lake in an accident that killed 26 passengers decided to sail despite knowing that his boat was filled beyond capacity. Forty passengers were rescued after the ferry Thursday shortly after

South Africa’s stance on Russia puzzles many. Could a mine in the desert hold answers?

July 28, 2023 3:44 AM CNN Newsource

By David McKenzie, CNN Johannesburg, South Africa (CNN) — To many observers, South Africa’s stance on Russia’s war in Ukraine is puzzling. While the country professes to be “non-aligned,” Western diplomats and policy experts point to a series of actions that they say proves otherwise. Their list is long: South Africa abstaining from votes condemning

Military factions wrangle for power in Niger 2 days after coup, sources say

July 28, 2023 3:40 AM Associated Press

By SAM MEDNICK Associated Press NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — Various factions of Niger’s military wrangled for power Friday, an analyst and a Western military official said, two days after members of the presidential guard staged a coup, setting off political chaos that could set back the country’s fight against jihadists and increase Russia’s influence in

Germany used to be the world’s export powerhouse. Now, it’s not growing. What happened?

July 28, 2023 3:36 AM Associated Press

By DAVID McHUGH AP Business Writer FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The German economy is still failing to grow. The country that should be the industrial powerhouse for all of Europe is struggling with high energy prices, rising borrowing costs and a lagging rebound from key trading partner China. Official figures released Friday show economic output

Arizona mom never stopped looking for her missing daughter. She showed up 4 years later in Montana

July 28, 2023 3:21 AM Associated Press

By RIO YAMAT and MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press HAVRE, Mont. (AP) — When Alicia Navarro disappeared in 2019 from her home in a Phoenix suburb days before her 15th birthday, she left a signed note for her family promising she would return. “I will be back, I swear,” the note read. “I’m sorry.” Believing she

Stock market today: World shares are mixed after Bank of Japan fine-tunes bond purchase policy

July 28, 2023 3:16 AM Associated Press

By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — Shares in Europe and Asia were mixed on Friday after the Bank of Japan adjusted its bond purchase policy but kept its negative benchmark interest rate unchanged. Paris, Frankfurt, Tokyo and Sydney fell while Hong Kong, London and Shanghai advanced. U.S. futures rose and oil prices

Kylie Minogue announces Las Vegas residency

July 28, 2023 3:07 AM CNN Newsource

By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — Kylie Minogue has announced a residency at the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas, with tickets going on sale early next month. The Australian singer broke the news on social media, writing on Instagram: “VEGAS BABY! So excited to headline the all-new @VoltaireLV at @VenetianVegas starting this fall. See you

Trump’s polling lead and legal troubles loom over GOP presidential field as candidates collide in Iowa for critical audition

July 28, 2023 3:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Steve Contorno, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump has lobbed insults at Iowa’s popular Republican governor, broken with the state’s evangelical pastors, quarreled with an influential Christian leader there, skipped its key political gatherings and has spent less time in the state than most of his top competitors. But if Iowa Republicans are

German far-right leader urges conservatives to break down ‘firewall’ against his party

July 28, 2023 2:59 AM Associated Press

BERLIN (AP) — A leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany is urging members of the country’s main opposition conservative bloc to break down a “firewall” meant to isolate his party, which is at record levels in polls. Alternative for Germany, or AfD, gathered on Friday for a convention stretching over the next two weekends

Month: July 2023