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US dollar in danger after worst half-year since the 1970s... here's how it'll shrink your wallet
America's currency just had its worst half-year performance since the Nixon era. That could mean higher prices for everyday Americans. The dollar dropped more than 10 percent against major global currencies from January to June, according to the...

Hull City EFL appeal latest as Sergej Jakirovic squad reinforcements shut down amid transfer limbo
Hull City head coach Sergej Jakirovic won't have any further additions to his squad for the start of the pre-season camp in Turkey and reinforcements are not expected at this moment for the opening two friendly matches of the summer after the club...
VLSFO premium dips further in ample supply
Spot premium for very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) extended declines on Wednesday, with steady-to-higher supplies expected to hit the market this month. Singapore’s VLSFO cash premium fell below $6 a metric ton, with backwardation narrowing...

Best hotels in Mexico, reviewed for 2025
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Highlights and goals of England (4-0) vs Netherlands in UEFA Women’s Euro
End of transmission ¡We are leaving! It has been a pleasure to bring you the coverage of the exciting match between England vs Netherlands for Date 2 of Group D in UEFA Women’s Euro. We appreciate your company and passion for football. Keep an eye...

The Invisible Web of Influence: How China’s Criminal Networks Are Expanding Across Latin America – PART I
In an eye-opening interview with Diálogo, Leland Lazarus, a leading expert on China-Latin America relations and transnational crime and founder and CEO of Lazarus Consulting firm, discussed the alarming rise of Chinese organized crime networks in...

AAFC Just Assembled a CUSMA SWAT Team — Here’s Why
In a bold step to address growing uncertainty in international trade — particularly with its largest partner, the United States — Canada has assembled a new negotiating unit under Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC). Led by Mathieu Boucher, a...

World Cup betting guide: Strategies for every major FIFA Tournament
The FIFA World Cup is soccer’s most prestigious tournament, captivating fans every four years and drawing bettors from around the globe. With national teams vying for glory across group stages and knockout rounds, the event offers a rich array of...

Miningnewsbreaks Silvercorp Metals Inc.'S (NYSE American: SVM) (TSX: SVM) Growing Portfolio, Strong Balance Sheet Drive Investor Appeal
(MENAFN- Investor Brand Network) Silvercorp Metals (NYSE American: SVM) (TSX: SVM) , a Canadian mining company producing silver, gold, lead, and zinc, delivered its strongest fourth-quarter performance to date. The company closed out fiscal 2025,...

Alex Gimarc: Sustainable aquaculture in Alaska?
By ALEX GIMARC I received a heads up last week from Craig Medred, announcing a World Bank publication that spoke in glowing terms about the role aquaculture is going to play in feeding a growing worldwide population. It predicts as many as 22...

Apogee Therapeutics: Funding Supports Best-In-Class Ambitions In Atopic Dermatitis
Apogee Therapeutics, Inc.’s APG777 shows best-in-class week-16 efficacy and quarterly/semi-annual dosing potential. In my view, this could give this drug candidate a great competitive profile. In fact, APG777 could potentially disrupt the massive...

Highlights and sets Sinner vs Shelton in Wimbledon (7-6, 6-4, 6-4)
Set 3: Jannik Sinner (6-4) BREAK, SET AND MATCH! Jannik Sinner, world number one, beats Ben Shelton in straight sets. 7-6 and double 6-4 achieves the Italian in a match that was very even from start to finish, but where he managed to make the...

Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar holds video briefing with Latin American counterparts
Tel Aviv [Israel], July 9 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar on Wednesday held a political-security briefing via Zoom call with the foreign ministers of Paraguay, Panama, Ecuador, and Costa Rica. The Deputy Foreign Minister of the...

World News | Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar Holds Video Briefing with Latin American Counterparts
Tel Aviv [Israel], July 9 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar on Wednesday held a political-security briefing via Zoom call with the foreign ministers of Paraguay, Panama, Ecuador, and Costa Rica. The Deputy Foreign Minister of the...

Colombia’s BRI Entry: Sovereignty Versus Development
Colombia formalized its accession to the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), the ambitious strategic plan led by China to expand its global influence through massive investments in infrastructure, transportation, and technology. This announcement...

Cool books for a hot summer
In May, we gave you a head start on your summer reading list with our bookshelf on the nine British novels that contended for the Climate Fiction Prize. (“And So I Roar” by Abi Dare took the prize.) Now we have 12 more titles for you to consider:...

ICE arrests have tripled across the West. Inside the reasons and the costs
Monthly ICE arrests in Utah and neighboring states have tripled since Trump entered office. The arrests have increasingly targeted unauthorized immigrants without a criminal record. By June, ICE was arresting 4,000 immigrants a week with no...

Young lawmaker, 19, sparks fury over video of his highly-inappropriate behavior on chamber floor
By ADRY TORRES FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 11:07 EDT, 8 July 2025 | Updated: 11:24 EDT, 8 July 2025 The youngest member of Ecuador's Congress could face disciplinary action after he was recorded drawing during the middle of a speech. The bizarre...

Loyal to Acquire the High-Grade Highway Reward Copper Gold Mine
Due to the challenges associated with finding, developing, permitting and mining copper deposits, the higher demand is being met by slow growth of new supply. Mines that are in operation tend to be quite large and operate for decades as copper...

Working conditions in Spain's tourism sector: precariousness and exhausting working hours
In several regions of Spain, as in other European countries, tourism seems to have reached a turning point. Although the discontent with mass tourism in coastal areas or cities such as Barcelona has been intensifying over the last decade, it was...