Asian markets battle to recover from tech rout after US data
Asian traders struggled to fight back Friday after a tech-fuelled sell-off, taking heart from forecast-beating US growth data that reassured that the economy was still in rude health, but did not dent hopes for an interest rate cut.
Read moreIn swing state Pennsylvania, middle class struggles to get by
The giant steelworks that greets visitors to Allentown, Pennsylvania once symbolized the city's success as an industrial hub. Today, its middle-class residents struggle to overcome the long-term impacts of post-pandemic inflation.
Read moreAmerican Coughlin grabs lead at LPGA Canadian Women's Open
American Lauren Coughlin reeled off five birdies in nine holes to seize a one-stroke lead after Thursday's first round of the LPGA Canadian Women's Open.
Read morePhilippines to deploy floating barriers to contain oil spill
The Philippine Coast Guard planned Friday to deploy oil dispersant and floating barriers a day after a tanker carrying 1.4 million litres of industrial fuel sank off Manila.
Read morePriestman out as Canada Olympic coach after more drone spying found
Bev Priestman was removed as head coach of the Canadian Olympic women's football team Thursday night after Canada Soccer found evidence of drone spying before the Paris Olympics.
Read moreFive things to know about Venezuela
Venezuela, the once-prosperous South American country now scarred by years of economic ruin and political repression, holds elections on July 28, with authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro seeking a third term.
Read moreHashimoto's Japan face Chinese threat at Paris Olympics
Daiki Hashimoto believes Japan's "explosive" men's gymnastics team have the edge on a veteran Chinese side for Olympic gold but warned other countries could surprise.
Read moreWoodman-Wickliffe bids to bow out on Olympic high
Portia Woodman-Wickliffe will bow out of the Olympics after Paris and the Kiwi legend would like nothing more than to help her side defend their gold from the Tokyo Games.
Read moreConvicted rapist puts beach volleyball under spotlight at Olympics
Beach volleyball begins at the Paris Olympics on Saturday in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower and with the sport under the spotlight because of the inclusion of a Dutch player convicted of rape.
Read moreLady Gaga, Celine Dion, Aya Nakamura: set for Olympics opening ceremony?
World-famous stars are in line to perform at Friday's opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, which will take place along the Seine river.
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