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The promise to lift the swimming ban dates back to 1988

Seine Reopens To Paris Swimmers After Century-long Ban

The River Seine reopened to swimmers on Saturday morning in Paris, allowing people to take a dip in the French capital's iconic waterway for the first time since 1923.

Putin Hits Ukraine With Largest Barrage Of War After Trump Call
Russia launched its largest-ever drone and missile attack on Ukraine overnight on Friday just hours after a telephone call between US and Russian presidents ended without any breakthrough.
Hamas Says Holding Consultations On Gaza Truce Proposal
Hamas said Friday it was holding consultations with other Palestinian groups on a proposed truce with Israel, in a possible sign that it was preparing for negotiations for a Gaza ceasefire.
Trump To Sign 'Big, Beautiful' Bill On US Independence Day
US President Donald Trump will sign his flagship tax and spending bill Friday in a pomp-laden Independence Day ceremony featuring fireworks and a flypast by the type of stealth bomber that bombed Iran.
Where Do Trade Talks Stand In The Rush To Avert Higher US Tariffs?
As a Wednesday deadline approaches for steeper US tariffs to hit dozens of economies ranging from the EU to India, trade negotiations with President Donald Trump's administration are coming down to the wire.
China To Require EU Brandy Exporters To Raise Prices Or Face Tariffs
China will require major European brandy exporters to raise prices or risk anti-dumping taxes of up to 34.9 percent from Saturday, the latest salvo in its long-running trade spat with the bloc.
Trump Wins Major Victory As Flagship Bill Passes Congress
US President Donald Trump on Thursday secured a major political victory when Congress narrowly passed his flagship tax and spending bill, cementing his radical second-term agenda and boosting funds for his anti-immigration drive.
US Trade Deficit Widens In May As Trump Tariffs Fuel Uncertainty
The US trade deficit widened more than expected in May, with both imports and exports declining as US President Donald Trump's tariffs sent shock waves through the economy and snagged supply chains.
Republicans Walked Out Of Trump Meeting With 'Signed' As Vote For 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Approaches Final Hours: Report
In the hours before the House votes on his "Big, Beautiful Bill," Donald Trump reportedly wooed wavering Republicans with autographed merch.

Stocks, Dollar Drop As Tariff Talk Dominates

Stock markets mostly fell alongside a retreating dollar Friday as international tensions over tariffs dominated sentiment.

Economy in Focus

World Bank's IFC Ramps Up Investment Amid Global Uncertainty
While the world economy faces instability from US President Donald Trump's threats of a global trade war, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) is dramatically ramping up its investment activities.
Where Do Trade Talks Stand In The Rush To Avert Higher US Tariffs?
IMF Urges Swiss To Strengthen Bank Resilience

War in Ukraine

US Halting Some Shipments Of Military Aid To Ukraine
The White House said Tuesday it is halting some key weapons shipments to Ukraine that were promised under the Biden administration for Kyiv's battle against the Russian invasion.
Ukraine Hits Russian City Deep Behind Front Line, Leaves Three Dead
Ukrainian drones attacked the Russian city of Izhevsk on Tuesday, killing three people and wounding dozens in one of the deepest strikes inside Russia of the three-year conflict, authorities said.
UK And Ukraine Agree To Deepen Ties As Zelensky Meets Starmer
Seeking to shore up support more than three years into Russia's invasion, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer during a surprise visit to London on Monday, cementing a military co-production deal.
Ukraine Says 'Massive' Russian Drone Attack On Kyiv
Ukraine said Monday "another massive attack" on Kyiv by Russian drones was underway, a day after the country's top military commander vowed to increase the "scale and depth" of strikes on Russia.

CBEX Crypto Scam: AI-hyped Ponzi Scheme Defrauds African Investors

Embarrassed and in debt, Edwin was left reeling after losing $16,000 to CryptoBridge Exchange (CBEX), one of the crypto-trading platforms preying on investors in Africa.

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WorldCare.ai Is Redefining Global Access to Care with AI Infrastructure for Real, Accountable, and Borderless Care

Far more than another tech product, WorldCare.ai positions itself as a worldwide movement, a bold stand against broken systems, bureaucratic gatekeeping, and AI gimmickry.

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Vlad Skots Is Rewriting the Rules of Logistics. Can Small Fleets Compete with Giants?
According to Vlad Skots, the next version will include AI-powered dispatching and predictive load planning—reducing empty miles, cutting idle time, and helping fleets plan smarter.
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From Content to Infrastructure: Suvir Wadhwa Is Leading the New Era of IRL Creator Empowerment
Flite's internal ethos is clear: obsess over user experience, stay fast on execution, and don't build in isolation.

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