Briefing

The risk of persistently high inflation across the global economy is increasing, according to a Reuters survey of nearly 500 economists. Most respondents lifted their inflation forecasts while reducing their expectations for economic growth. Their outlook comes as the war in the Middle East enters its fifth month with no clear end in sight, adding to concerns over the global economy.

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RReuters★★★★☆2026-07-28 17:01Original

The US military says it stopped what it described as an attempted surprise attack by Iran after several days of reduced fighting. American forces reportedly intercepted Iranian missiles during the incident. Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu, meanwhile, praised his meeting with Donald Trump as “excellent.” The developments come as attention returns to the Iran war following the lull.

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DDW★★★★★2026-07-28 23:04Original

The Trump administration plans to announce new import bans on the latest Chinese robots and power inverters on Tuesday, according to U.S. officials. The measures are presented as an effort to shield the American artificial-intelligence buildout from national-security threats. They also seek to bring key industries back to the United States. Those industries are expected to experience explosive growth.

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RReuters★★★★☆2026-07-28 18:40Original

Senators have reached a bipartisan agreement on sanctions targeting Russia and Iran. The program examines how politics intersects with global business. Evelyn Farkas of the McCain Institute discusses the late Senator Lindsey Graham’s role in persuading President Trump to keep supporting Ukraine and other “front-line democracies.” Jared Bernstein, who previously led the Council of Economic Advisers under the Biden administration, considers the possibility that the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates.

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BBloomberg Television★★★★☆2026-07-28 23:51

Barrow County Superior Court Judge Nicholas Primm sentenced 16-year-old Colt Gray to life in prison without parole. Gray killed two students and two teachers in a shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia. The sentence means he will remain imprisoned for life, with no possibility of release on parole.

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TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-07-28 22:02

Severe heat is expected on the 29th across a wide stretch of Japan, from Tohoku through Kyushu and Okinawa. Some areas are forecast to experience dangerously hot conditions. The heat is also expected in earthquake-affected areas such as Kumamoto, where intense shaking measuring seismic intensity 7 was observed on the 28th. Residents are urged to take precautions against heatstroke.

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NNHK News★★★☆☆2026-07-28 22:00Original

Sports journalist and Bal des Productions founder Karim Baldé says Zinedine Zidane is taking charge of one of the world’s richest and most successful national squads. The expectations are especially high after Didier Deschamps’ sustained excellence. Baldé says France’s current generation is widely viewed as capable of dominating international football. Zidane’s public persona and celebrated football legacy add further weight to the new manager’s task.

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FFrance 24 English★★★☆☆2026-07-28 18:47

Semiconductor stocks fell further on Tuesday as investors questioned whether the artificial-intelligence spending boom can last. Concerns intensified after a report said a Chinese state-backed company had started mass-producing immersion deep-ultraviolet lithography machines. The development raised fears that stronger Chinese competition could add pressure to the industry. Investors are also worried that worldwide semiconductor capacity could become excessive.

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BBloomberg Television★★★★☆2026-07-28 15:12

The EU’s external action service summoned Russia’s acting envoy over drones reported in Romanian airspace. Romania’s Foreign Ministry had earlier summoned the Russian ambassador over the same matter. The ministry described the incidents as “repeated violations of Romania’s airspace” between July 24 and 26, 2026. The diplomatic moves reflect Romania’s stated response to those reported airspace violations.

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TTASS★★★★☆2026-07-28 13:25Original

India is planning to purchase as much as one-quarter of its liquefied petroleum gas imports from the United States in 2027, according to three people familiar with the matter. The proposed shift would reduce the country’s dependence on Middle Eastern supplies. It would also support India’s efforts to reach a trade agreement with Washington. The plan remains described by sources rather than as a finalized government announcement.

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RReuters★★★★☆2026-07-28 10:05Original

The office of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has asked the country’s top prosecutor to consider opening criminal proceedings against Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko. The request was contained in a letter made public on Tuesday. Ukraine’s prosecution authorities will assess whether the case should move forward. The development places Lukashenko under possible scrutiny by Ukrainian criminal investigators.

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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-07-28 15:15Original

Some rural areas of South Korea are offering residents money simply to keep living there. The measures are intended to reverse the country’s population decline and address its rapidly falling birth rate. In the first report of a two-part series, CNA Senior Correspondent Lim Yun Suk visits Okcheon County. She examines whether these efforts are producing results.

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CCNA★★★☆☆2026-07-28 14:46

Zinedine Zidane is set to be unveiled on July 28 as the new coach of the French national football team. He succeeds Didier Deschamps, his teammate from France’s World Cup-winning side. At 54, Zidane remains a national icon, with major achievements both as a player and a coach. His appointment marks a return to the game after five years away.

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FFrance 24 English★★★☆☆2026-07-28 12:58

Massive wildfires sweeping through the French countryside are producing huge clouds of smoke over nearby metropolitan areas. The thick, potentially toxic haze has raised concerns among residents about their respiratory health. French pharmacies are seeing a surge in demand for face masks, especially FFP2 models designed to filter fine particles. The government is urgently sending additional supplies to affected areas, including the Bordeaux region, where the masks are being made available free of charge.

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FFrance 24 English★★★☆☆2026-07-28 11:41

A report from the European nonprofit AI Forensics says Hugging Face is being used to create nonconsensual deepfakes. It alleges that the popular open-source AI model repository is doing little to stop such misuse. Researchers found that seven of the nine leading image-editing models hosted on the platform readily complied with requests to produce this kind of material.

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TThe Verge★★★☆☆2026-07-28 09:07Original

The Reserve Bank of India likely stepped into the foreign exchange market on Tuesday, according to four traders cited by Reuters. The intervention helped the rupee extend a rapid rally. The currency’s advance was also fueled by the central bank’s dollar sales and falling oil prices.

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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-07-28 06:30Original

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced a plan aimed at addressing the city’s cost-of-living crisis. Under the proposal, city-run stores would sell grocery baskets at discounted prices. The discounts would reach 30 percent. The initiative centers on making basic groceries more affordable through municipal retail outlets.

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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-07-28 05:00Original

Singer Carly Simon said she has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. She also shared that she recently underwent treatment for skin cancer. The singer disclosed both health developments in a statement. That statement was provided to The Associated Press.

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CCNN★★★☆☆2026-07-28 04:01Original

The largest US power grid is preparing an emergency auction as demand from the artificial-intelligence boom strains electricity supplies. Its operator warns that data centers could be subject to involuntary outages under the proposed approach. The plan is intended to prevent widespread blackouts while shielding residential ratepayers from sharp increases in electricity prices.

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BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-07-28 01:30Original

Floodwaters have swept through villages in eastern Pakistan, forcing thousands of people to leave their homes. More than 100 people have died over the past month as heavy monsoon rains batter the country. Homes and other buildings have collapsed under the impact of the rainfall. Forecasters warn that more extreme weather could strike in the coming days.

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CCNA★★★★☆2026-07-28 06:06

The FBI seized the mobile phone and laptop of Mark Walter, the majority owner of Major League Baseball’s Los Angeles Dodgers, last September, according to several people familiar with the matter. The seizure has now come to light. The circumstances surrounding the action involve financial transactions, although the available account does not specify what transactions were under investigation. The disclosure raises questions about the background to the FBI’s move.

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TToyo Keizai★★★☆☆2026-07-28 01:10Original