China growth concerns weigh on European shares at open
European shares fell on Wednesday as fresh data pointing to China's faltering economic recovery soured investor sentiment, which
2023-07-05 15:48
Taiwan Candidate Sends Signal to US With China Status Quo Pledge
The presidential candidate for Taiwan’s ruling party vowed to protect the status quo with China if elected, comments
2023-07-05 15:47
Fort Worth shooting – live: Two victims identified in ComoFest attack in Texas
At least 17 people have been shot – three of them fatally – across four shootings in Fort Worth, Texas, on the eve of July 4. Two of the victims were identified Tuesday as Cynthia Santos, 22, and Paul Willis, 18, who were killed hours after the ComoFest event ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. The shootings in the area took place at a range of locations, including ComoFeset, a residential home, an AMC movie theatre, and in a car. Following a wave of shootings this week, Joe Biden renewed his calls to reinstate the assault weapons ban. In a Wednesday statement, he called on Republicans in Congress to “come to the table on meaningful, common sense reform”. Read More America’s mass shooting crisis, in numbers: More than halfway through 2023, US on pace for record-setting year Three people killed and eight wounded in mass shooting at July 4 fireworks event in Fort Worth Philadelphia shooting: At least five dead as heavily armed gunman opens fire at random on streets Biden renews call for assault weapons ban after ‘tragic and senseless’ spate of July 4 shootings
2023-07-05 15:47
Philadelphia mass shooting – live: Five victims identified as 40-year-old Kingsessing gunman’s motive unclear
The five people killed in a mass shooting in the Kingsessing neighbourhood of Philadelphia have been identified. Philadephia police issued a statement on Tuesday naming the victims as follows: Lashyd Merritt, 20; Dymir Stanton, 29; Ralph Moralis, 59; Daujan Brown, 15; and Joseph Wamah Jr, 31. Two children – aged two and 13 – were also injured in the shooting but are in stable condition. Police have not released their names yet. The shooting unfolded at around 8.30pm Monday when police said the 40-year-old suspect, dressed in a bullet-proof vest and armed with an AR-15-style rifle and a handgun, left his home and began shooting at victims. On Wednesday, following a rash of shootings in recent days, President Biden called on Republican lawmakers in Congress to “come to the table on meaningful, commonsense reform”. Read More Five adults dead and two children wounded: What we know about mass shooting in Philadelphia Philadelphia shooting: At least five dead as heavily armed gunman opens fire at random on streets Biden renews call for assault weapons ban after ‘tragic and senseless’ spate of July 4 shootings America’s mass shooting crisis, in numbers: More than halfway through 2023, US on pace for record-setting year
2023-07-05 15:46
7 shot in Washington, DC, police say
Seven people have been shot in Washington, DC, the Metropolitan Police Department said early Wednesday.
2023-07-05 15:46
'So tacky!' Kim Kardashian mocked for reposting story from a 'Kourtney Fan page' amid feud with sister
Kim Kardashian was trolled for reusing a photo from a fan page dedicated to her sister, Kourtney, for a July 4 post
2023-07-05 15:30
British lawmakers say new health agency had weak financial controls
LONDON The UK Health Security Agency was set up with financial controls that were so weak parliament cannot
2023-07-05 15:28
Inside Ukraine's tech push to counter Russian 'suicide' drone threat
By Tom Balmforth KYIV In a basement in downtown Kyiv late last month, away from prying eyes, hundreds
2023-07-05 15:24
China Postpones Beijing Trip by Top European Diplomat, EU Says
The Chinese government has postponed a trip to Beijing by Josep Borrell, the European Union’s foreign affairs chief,
2023-07-05 15:22
Roberto Firmino signs for new club after leaving Liverpool
Roberto Firmino has completed a move to Saudi Pro League side Al Ahli after his contract with Liverpool expired at the end of the 2022/23 season.
2023-07-05 15:21
Explainer-What's behind the firmer-than-expected yuan fixings?
By Georgina Lee HONG KONG The yuan has lost nearly 5% of its value against the dollar this
2023-07-05 15:19
UK Watchdog to Set Up Trading Tape for Bonds Ahead of Stocks
The Financial Conduct Authority has proposed setting up a single UK price feed for bond trades before it
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