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UN chief laments 'sad and tragic' six-month Ukraine war milestone
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday called the six-month anniversary of the start of Russia's war in Ukraine a "sad and tragic milestone." "The consequences of this senseless war are being felt far beyond Ukraine," said Guterres, referring to its impact on food and fuel prices.
'Oil, diamonds, but no work': Angola hopes for change in key vote
In an opposition stronghold of the Angolan capital Luanda, dozens of voters queue up to cast their ballots. "I'm really annoyed," he said, waiting in line to cast his ballot.
UK port strike threatens to deepen supply chain and price woes
A strike over pay at Britain's largest container port threatens to spark fresh delays and rising costs for companies and consumers alike, but logistics experts say there should be no product shortages.
China warns of 'severe threat' to harvest from worst heatwave on record
China's autumn harvest is under "severe threat" from high temperatures and drought, authorities have warned, promising Wednesday fresh steps to protect crops in the face of the country's hottest summer on record. "The rapid development of drought superimposed with high temperatures and heat damage has caused a severe threat to autumn crop production," a statement said Tuesday.
Steep drop in military aircraft keep US goods orders flat in June
Orders for big-ticket US-manufactured goods were flat in July after four straight monthly increases due to a plunge in the volatile military aircraft category, according to government data released Wednesday. The drop in military aircraft orders was offset by the 14.5 percent jump in non-defense planes, the report said. hs/wd
Iconic Algeria record store's fortunes revived by DJ Snake
Legendary Algerian music label Disco Maghreb, which launched the careers of some of the Rai folk-inspired genre's most famous stars, has seen a revival thanks to a hit song by DJ Snake.
Biden announces nearly $3 bn in Ukraine weapons aid
President Joe Biden announced nearly $3 billion in military aid to Kyiv on Wednesday -- the biggest US package so far -- to mark Ukraine's independence day, six months after Russia invaded the country. "Six months of relentless attacks have only strengthened Ukrainians' pride in themselves, in their country, and in their thirty-one years of independence," Biden said.
Six months on, shelling becomes new normal in Mykolaiv
Six months since the start of Russia's invasion, residents of Mykolaiv feel dread and resignation as the daily shelling of their city in southern Ukraine becomes the new routine. Russia's grip around Mykolaiv has loosened since then, but the shelling never stopped.
Privacy activists target Google over French 'spam' emails
Google is breaking EU law by sending users of its email service Gmail direct advertising messages, activists said in a complaint sent to French regulators on Wednesday. The group said under EU law, that kind of marketing was allowed only if users had consented.
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