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US tariffs refund boosts Philips
Dutch healthcare technology giant Philips bolstered its earnings outlook Tuesday after obtaining $158 million in US tariff refunds, winning back almost all of the cash levied, director general Roy Jakobs said.
Netanyahu heads to US for first Trump meeting since Iran war
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday for the first time since the start of the Iran war, over which they have publicly disagreed.
Ukraine's Zelensky expected at White House to secure Trump's support
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected at the White House on Tuesday for talks with Donald Trump, to try again to win the US president's support against Russia.
Sudan RSF leader 'unleashes' fighters after army gains in Kordofan
Sudan paramilitary leader Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, whose Rapid Support Forces have been accused of genocide, told his fighters Monday to consider themselves "unleashed" in their war against the army.
HIV progress in 'real danger' as global funding plummets
The science has never been better, but political will has reached a new low: AIDS experts warned Monday that the fight against HIV was in real danger as funding fell by a fifth last year.
Trump says 'good chance' of progress in Iran talks as foes hold fire
US President Donald Trump on Monday voiced optimism at the prospects for a negotiated peace deal with Iran, as the two sides held their fire for a third consecutive day.
Trump sees 'good chance' for Iran deal, warns strikes could resume
US President Donald Trump voiced optimism Monday that diplomacy with Iran could produce a deal to end the months-long war, but warned that Washington would resume military strikes if negotiations failed.
Burnham meets Zelensky, pledges new 'Stone Cloak' for Ukrainian drones
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham held his first meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at a UK naval base on Monday, pledging new "Stone Cloak" jamming technology to help safeguard Ukraine's drones on the battlefield.
Iran, US hold fire as Saudi Arabia intercepts drones
Iran and the United States held their fire for a third consecutive day on Monday, though American ally Saudi Arabia said it had intercepted a drone attack launched by Tehran-backed groups in Iraq.
Chad says will withdraw from the International Criminal Court
Chad became on Monday the latest country to announce plans to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), complaining its effectiveness was "limited and uneven" and its activities were focused on Africa.
South Africa's Ramaphosa calls for African action on migration
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa called on Monday for African countries to work together to manage migration, as his government faces mounting pressure over attacks on foreign nationals.
Film recounting bloody Punjab crackdown caught in India's crosshairs
At a Sikh temple in India's Punjab state, a crowd gathered to watch a film that has drawn authorities' ire, recounting the horrors surrounding a separatist insurgency in the 1980s-90s.
Gaza teen triumphs despite war, loss and displacement
Just days before her final secondary school examinations, the house opposite the temporary home where 18-year-old Saba Rabah was living in central Gaza was bombed.
UK's Burnham to welcome Zelensky in first foreign leader visit
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will on Monday host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as his first foreign leader since taking office a week ago, to underline London's "unwavering support" for Kyiv.
Brazil recalls ambassador to Argentina over Milei's Bolsonaro rally speech
Brazil recalled its ambassador to Argentina for consultations Sunday following "insults" leveled by President Javier Milei against his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and others at a Sao Paulo political event, the foreign ministry said.
Iran halts strikes as Trump gives space to talks
Iran and the United States held their fire Sunday, handing Gulf shipping and the oil industry a respite from missile strikes as Donald Trump's UN envoy said the president was "giving talks some space".
Iran says halts Middle East attacks as US holds fire
Iran said on Sunday it has halted retaliatory attacks against US allies in the Middle East after Washington stopped its strikes on the country for the past two nights.
WorldPride gets a royal welcome amid warnings for LGBTQ community
Maxima of the Netherlands smiled as she confronted rival queens at the launch of one of the world's biggest LGBTQ events in Amsterdam.
US holds fire against Iran as reports emerge of stockpile concerns
Iran passed another night without US airstrikes on Sunday, as Washington paused a war nearing its fifth month and reports emerged that concerns over dwindling munitions were restraining plans for further escalation.
Burnham offers sweeteners, hopeful vibes in first week as UK PM
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham's first week in office signalled a shift in focus and style for the centre-left Labour government as he sought a clean break from predecessor Keir Starmer.
Brazil's right-wing party nominates Bolsonaro son to battle Lula
Brazil's right-wing Liberal Party on Saturday formally nominated Flavio Bolsonaro, a 45-year-old senator and son of imprisoned ex-president Jair Bolsonaro, as its candidate in the October presidential election.
Kazakh leader tells Putin war should end, Ukraine launches fresh strikes
Ukrainian drones struck a Siberian oil refinery in a fresh wave of strikes Saturday, as Kazakhstan's president told Russia's Vladimir Putin the Ukraine war should end during a forum in Siberia's Omsk.
Crisis-hit Flavio Bolsonaro launches presidential candidacy in Brazil
Battered by a string of political crises, Flavio Bolsonaro on Saturday prepared to formally launch his candidacy for Brazil's October presidential election, seeking to follow in the footsteps of his father, Jair Bolsonaro.
Ukraine strikes Siberia refinery as Kazakh leader tells Putin war should end
Ukrainian drones struck a Siberian oil refinery Saturday and disrupted a Urals athletics competition, as Kazakhstan's president told Russia's Vladimir Putin the Ukraine war should end during a forum in Siberia's Omsk.
Houthis target Saudi oil as new Middle East front
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels said they had launched missile and drone salvos against Saudi Arabia's oil facilities on Saturday, as fighting between regional allies of the United States and Iran intensified on a new front.
Houthis say hit Saudi Arabia as fighting spreads on new Middle East front
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed a missile attack on Saudi Arabia on Saturday as fighting between regional allies of the United States and Iran intensified on a new front.
Houthis say hit Saudi Arabia as Trump weighs harder Iran strikes
Tehran-backed Houthi rebels claimed a missile attack on Saudi Arabia on Saturday as US President Donald Trump mulled fresh strikes on Iran in the deepening Middle East war.
Cameroon leader's absence sparks debate over government inaction
The lengthy absence of Cameroon's long-serving President Paul Biya, who has been in Switzerland since early June, has reignited debate about government inaction, in a country where many crave change.
Houthis claim strike on Saudi Arabia as conflict deepens
Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed a missile strike on Saudi Arabia on Saturday, hours after vowing to retaliate against the kingdom for attacks as the Middle East war expanded.
Houthis vow retaliation for Saudi strikes as conflict deepens
Iran-backed Houthi rebels vowed to retaliate against Saudi Arabia on Saturday after they accused the kingdom of targeting civilian infrastructure, as the Middle East war widens across the region.
New York's noisy food carts go electric in clean air trial
Walk around New York and you'll likely hear the chugging of petrol generators powering the city's tens of thousands of food carts. But not William Arevalo's.
US measles outbreak the worst in 35 years: official data
The United States is in the midst of its worst measles outbreak in 35 years, according to official figures released Friday, amid a serious uptick in cases as vaccine hesitancy grows.