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German coalition agrees on reform package in key breakthrough

Germany's ruling coalition has agreed on sweeping tax, labour and pension reforms, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Thursday, a breakthrough aimed at reviving the struggling economy and countering the rise of the far right.

Migrants pick up pieces back home after fleeing South Africa

Back in his village in rural Malawi, Ahamadi Assani recalled his terror during an attack by anti-foreigner vigilantes in South Africa that led him to flee the country with just a few bags.

Reviving Montenegro's 'ancient' olive tree

At the edge of rugged Montenegrin foothills, a years-long effort to save one of the country's oldest olive trees, which locals say dates back millennia, is finally bearing fruit -- literally.

Resource rich PNG leaving its Pacific people behind: World Bank

Gold and gas-driven economic growth in Papua New Guinea, the South Pacific's largest nation, is leaving its people behind, the World Bank said on Thursday.

Most Asia markets down as tech firms take fresh blow

Tech stocks led losses across most of Asia on Thursday as investors continued to unwind huge bets on the sector that have propelled markets to record highs this year.

EU top court to rule on record 4.1 bn euro Google fine

The EU's top court will decide Thursday whether to uphold a record 4.1 billion euro ($4.7 billion) fine the bloc slapped on Google for anti-competitive practices related to its Android operating system.

Interviews with Eco Wave Power, Norsemont Mining, Eloro Resources and SafeSpace Global to Air on the RedChip Small Stocks, Big Money(TM) Show on Bloomberg TV

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / July 2, 2026 / RedChip Companies will air interviews with Eco Wave Power Global (NASDAQ:WAVE), Norsemont Mining Inc. (OTCQX:NRRSF)(CSE:NOM), Eloro Resources Ltd. (OTCQX:ELRRF)(TSX:ELO), and SafeSpace Global Corporation (OTCID:SSGC) on the RedChip Small Stocks, Big Money™ show, a sponsored television program airing on Bloomberg TV this Saturday, July 4, at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET), and on CNBC this Sunday, July 5, at 11:00 a.m. ET. Bloomberg TV is available in an estimated 73 million homes across the United States, and CNBC is available in approximately 90 million U.S. households.

Streamex is making digital gold accessible

Streamex is making commodities easy to acquire and trade, and the latest step puts it in regular brokerage accounts.

Mixed US auto sales in Q2 amid high gas prices

Automakers reported mixed second-quarter US sales Wednesday, illustrating continued demand for larger vehicles as well as strength in fuel-efficient models as high gasoline prices reverberated through showrooms.

US stocks retreat to open Q3 ahead of June jobs data

Wall Street stocks retreated following a choppy session Wednesday as Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh emphasized the need to tame inflation ahead of closely-watched US jobs data.

'Gus' the T. rex presented in New York ahead of auction

One of the world's most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeletons, nicknamed "Gus," was showcased Wednesday at Sotheby's auction house in New York ahead of its sale later this month.

Mixed US auto sales in 2nd quarter amid high gas prices

Automakers reported a mixed batch of second-quarter US sales on Wednesday, revealing continued demand for trucks and large models despite rising gasoline prices due to the US-Iran war.

US Fed chair says committed to combatting 'too high' prices

US Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said Wednesday the central bank was committed to fighting "too high" prices, as inflation fuelled by the US war on Iran surges through the world's largest economy.

Trump defends earning more than $1bn on crypto

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday defended earning around $1.2 billion from his family's cryptocurrency activities last year, saying "everybody's profiting" from his time in power.

Swedish court orders Google pay $1.46 bn for favouring its price comparisons

A Swedish market court on Wednesday ordered Google to pay some 14.3 billion kronor ($1.46 billion) in damages to price comparison site Pricerunner for promoting its own shopping comparisons in search results.

European stocks mostly drop with eyes on US Fed

European stock markets mostly dropped Wednesday ahead of a speech by the new head of the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, that could indicate the timing of likely US interest-rate rises.

Chinese firm sells hyper-real, 'always loyal' humanoid robots

Their metallic frames covered in supple, lifelike skin, a posse of new Chinese robots meant for companionship can offer users AI-generated conversation or a hand to hold, complete with manicured nails.

China imposes 'national security' rules on overseas investments

China is intensifying its scrutiny of investments overseas with broad "national security" regulations taking effect from Wednesday, at a time of rising tech competition with Washington.

Trump earned over $1 bn from crypto ventures in 2025

US President Donald Trump recorded around $1.2 billion in income from his family's cryptocurrency activities during his first year back in office, according to financial disclosures released on Tuesday.

Indian sailors fear returning to Gulf after Middle East war

Indian sailors shaken by war have finally cleared the Strait of Hormuz after being stranded there for months, but some fear they have little choice but to return to make a living.

The Afghan women farmers keeping their village alive

In a remote province of northeastern Afghanistan, women farmers are playing a vital role in their community's survival among the snow-capped mountains.

Gladstone Commercial Executes 10-Year Lease at Office / R&D Property in New Albany, OH

MCLEAN, VA / ACCESS Newswire / July 1, 2026 / Gladstone Commercial Corporation (Nasdaq:GOOD) ("Gladstone Commercial") announced that it has executed a 10-year, 5-month lease with the Ohio Life Sciences Association ("Ohio Life Sciences") for 34,361 square feet of its 86,301 square foot office / R&D building located in New Albany, Ohio. This brings the building to 100% occupancy.

Gladstone Alternative Income Fund Announces Monthly Cash Distribution for July 2026

MCLEAN, VA / ACCESS Newswire / July 1, 2026 / Gladstone Alternative Income Fund ("Gladstone Alternative" or the "Fund") announced today that its board of trustees declared monthly cash distributions to shareholders for the month of July. The July distribution amount is $0.001967 per calendar day for each issued and outstanding Class A share, Class C share, and Class I share for the period beginning July 1, 2026 and ending July 31, 2026 (for shareholders who own shares all 31 days in July, the distribution will total approximately $0.061 per share). Based on net asset values per share as of June 30, 2026, the July distribution amount represents an annualized distribution rate of 7.20% for Class A shares, 7.28% for Class C shares, and 7.17% for Class I shares. The distributions will be paid on July 31, 2026 for Dividend Reinvestment Plan ("DRIP") participants and August 3, 2026 for non-DRIP participants.

Fortun Holdings Announces Development of Proprietary AI-Enabled Operating Platform

Company's Internally Developed Platform Integrates Lead Management, Application Processing, Underwriting, Offer Generation, Closing Verification and Funding Management Into a Unified AI-Enabled Workflow

The IRS Just Updated Its Collection Process Guide for 2026 - Clear Start Tax Highlights What Taxpayers Should Know Before the Notices Start

The agency's revised collection process publication outlines the steps the IRS takes when a taxpayer falls behind - from the first notice to enforcement actions like wage garnishment and bank levies.

SMX Offers National Footprint for Plastic Recycling Proof as U.S. Market Moves From Promises to Verification

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / July 1, 2026 / SMX continues to create a national footprint for its plastic recycling technologies at the exact moment the U.S. market is shifting from recycling promises to recycling proof. At the center of that footprint is SMX's Digital Material Passport Platform, or DMPP, which connects physical materials to secure digital records. By giving plastic a persistent identity at the material level, SMX enables recycled content, origin, composition, chain of custody, lifecycle status, and compliance data to move from the physical world into a verifiable digital system.

MSC Industrial Supply Co. Reports Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter Results

FISCAL 2026 Q3 HIGHLIGHTSNet sales of $1,047.1 million increased 7.8% YoYOperating income of $106.7 million, or $111.2 million on an adjusted basis1Operating margin of 10.2%, or 10.6% on an adjusted basis1Diluted EPS of $1.44 vs. $1.02 in the prior fiscal year quarterAdjusted diluted EPS of $1.43 vs. $1.08 in the prior fiscal year quarter1

World Bank to phase out lending to China by 2031

The World Bank will phase out its lending to China by 2031, according to the organization's new country partnership framework, a source familiar with the matter told AFP on Tuesday.

No corn dogs? Trump's 'Great American State Fair' threatens to be a flop

Deserted booths, sparse crowds and prayer tents. Welcome to the Great American State Fair, where a celebration of the country's 250th birthday has morphed into a new political battlefront.

Tepid outlook weighs on Nike despite tariff refund boost

Nike earnings released Tuesday were lifted by a hefty US tariff refund, but weak sales in China and a tepid forecast weighed on shares.

CIA boss compares cutting-edge AI to nuclear weapons

CIA Director John Ratcliffe on Tuesday compared the capabilities of the most advanced artificial intelligence models to nuclear weapons in a tacit defense of the Trump administration's recent hard line on controlling the release of the most powerful AI technology.

Football brings joy to Venezuelan kids displaced by quakes

"What do we want to play?" Juan Cordero asks a group of Venezuelan children left homeless following last week's harrowing earthquakes.

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