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natural disaster · natural disaster
Bloomberg's Aaron Weinman joins Katie Greifeld on "Bloomberg Real Yield." The energy-drink maker Celsius, the sneaker firm Skechers and other junk-rated companies are seizing on hot credit markets to secure better terms from lenders, sharply reducing the extra yield their loans offer compared to benchmark borrowing costs. (Source: Bloomberg)
geopolitical · geopolitical
United Parcel Service Inc. and FedEx Corp. shares tumbled after an analyst warned that Amazon.com Inc. is offering inexpensive and increasingly fast delivery services to third-party customers, underscoring the risk posed by the e-commerce giant to traditional shipping firms.
military · geopolitical
The US military attacked Iran for a second day and Tehran retaliated against American allies in the Persian Gulf, raising fears of a return to war after little progress in efforts to secure a diplomatic outcome. Emily Harding, Vice President of the Defense & Security Department at the Center for Strategic and International Studies joins Balance of Power to discuss what this new strikes mean for the region and their relationship with the US. (Source: Bloomberg)
economic · economic
US natural gas futures fell more than 6%, the steepest daily price decline since March, as traders weighed a flurry of market-moving pipeline expansion and export terminal updates. Losses were exacerbated as some algorithmic traders moved in a sharply bearish direction.
geopolitical · geopolitical
Copper jumped during a broad rally for industrial metals as investors shrugged off a fresh round of US strikes on Iran to track broader gains in risk assets.
geopolitical · geopolitical
Oil extended a powerful surge as the US struck targets in Iran for a second day, raising risks for energy supplies from the region.
social demographic · sports
Gold held a decline as a second day of US strikes against Iran drove energy prices higher and intensified concerns around inflation.
geopolitical · geopolitical
Oil gained and US equity futures ticked lower after the US said it is striking Iran for the second straight day, an escalation of violence that threatens to choke shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
social demographic · education
Faced with rising expenses, massive student debt and diminishing job prospects, throwing the dice is looking increasingly attractive to some.
social demographic · sports
Stephen Yalof, President and CEO of Tanger Inc., appeared on the program to discuss the company's recent performance. Tanger is experiencing near-record results driven by strong summer traffic, contributing to a significant year-to-date stock increase of 18.28%. He speaks with Romaine Bostick & Katie Greifeld on "The Close." (Source: Bloomberg)
geopolitical · geopolitical
The wounded were rushed to the Negombo hospital, north of the capital Colombo, following overnight clashes between inmates from two drug gangs, police said.
social demographic · sports
England fans celebrated their team's dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico as the Three Lions booked a place in the World Cup quarter-finals.
natural disaster · natural disaster
A wildfire in Castellon, eastern Spain, forces 500 evacuations as firefighters and aircraft battle flames spreading across the Valencia region.
military · geopolitical
Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have razed multiple villages in the western regions of the country bordering Chad, killing many and displacing thousands as a separate UN report outlines that over 300 children were killed in their atrocities this year alone.
social demographic · culture
Thousands gather outside Pamplona City Hall as fireworks, music and dancing mark the official opening of Spain's San Fermin Festival.
natural disaster · natural disaster
The number of confirmed deaths in the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to 600, figures published by the UN health agency showed Thursday. The WHO's figures show the worsening haemorrhagic fever outbreak has a case fatality rate of 34 percent.
social demographic · culture
Nigeria is investigating a made-up government agency which authorities are saying was cooked up by a conman, and somehow managed to operate under authorities' noses. It had set up offices on government premises and even got itself listed on the budget for allocation of public money. It was supposed to attract foreign investment to Nigeria, instead drawing criticism on how the administration manages its house.
geopolitical · geopolitical
In Chad, intercommunal violence has dramatically risen, with authorities flagging five different incidents just last month, with over 300 killed in just two years. The UN has warned that violence is escalating across the entire Lake Chad basin, with 5,700 people killed since last November. Violence has also forced thousands to leave. FRANCE 24's Harold Girard tells us more
social demographic · culture
For centuries, the Imraguen people of Mauritania have relied on wind-powered boats and traditional fishing methods to live in harmony with the rich waters of the Banc d’Arguin. But climate change, overfishing and the gradual loss of ancestral knowledge are threatening both their livelihoods and a unique cultural heritage.
social demographic · sports
It seems everyone loves Kylian Mbappé again. The France captain, is having a magnificent showing in the World Cup, scoring seven goals so far and breaking records. His performance has led some who previously criticized him for being too outspoken, or for leaving Paris to play in Madrid, to ask for forgiveness.
military · geopolitical
Khamenei's marathon funeral is coming to an end as the coffin arrives in Mashhad, following a week of mass processions across Iran resonating with revenge slogans against Trump. It comes as strikes between of US and Iran have started up again. The funeral is also being used as a way to project to the world a regime that has managed to withstand the war. FRANCE 24's Angela Diffley tells us more.
social demographic · culture
Best known her power ballad “Total Eclipse of the Heart” that topped the charts in 1983, Bonnie Tyler, the gravelly voiced, Grammy-nominated Welsh pop star has died. She was 75 and passed away in hospital in Portugal from an illness, after undergoing emergency intestinal surgery in May. Her signature voice was actually the result of an accident after not resting enough following an operation to remove nodules on her vocal cords.
social demographic · culture
The French president has once again been spotted wearing sunglasses indoors. On this edition of Entre Nous, we look at what’s behind the shades: why he wears them, what they reveal about France’s eyewear industry, and why another type of glasses – smart glasses – is having a moment too.
geopolitical · geopolitical
The United States and Iran are continuing to trade strikes on July 9 for a second straight day. after President Donald Trump said the ceasefire between the two countries was "dead". According to Iran's health ministry, the two days of US attacks have killed at least 14 people and injured more than 70. In response, Tehran said it had resumed its targeting of US assets in Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar.
military · geopolitical
Tuareg separatists from the Azawad Liberation Front and their jihadist allies attacked a convoy of Russian soldiers and Malian troops Thursday as they were en route to reinforce a military camp in the northern town of Anefis.
social demographic · sports
France face Morocco in a mouth-watering quarter-final clash, with both nations seeking to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup 2026. Les Bleus continue their pursuit of another title with their unbeaten record intact, while the Atlas Lions aim to extend their remarkable tournament run against one of the competition's elite sides in a 2022 rematch. Follow our liveblog for minute-by-minute commentary.
geopolitical · geopolitical
Kyiv suffered heavy Russian strikes ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara. Experts say Russian President Vladimir Putin is trying to send a message.
military · geopolitical
According to the FSB, the intended perpetrator of the terrorist attack had been convicted of theft and robbery in Russia in 2002
geopolitical · geopolitical
The strike targeted a railway bridge in the Akkala area of Golestan province near the Turkmen border
social demographic · culture
Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning noted that this year marks the 65th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of friendship, cooperation and mutual assistance between China and North Korea