Global debt dominates as G20 finance chiefs meet
G20 finance ministers and central bank chiefs opened talks on Monday discussing debt restructuring deals, multilateral bank reform and finance to tackle climate change, aiming to bolster a sagging global economy.
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China's economy shows further weakness in second quarter
China's economy showed further signs of weakness in the second quarter as data Monday showed growth missed expectations and consumers remained cautious, adding pressure on leaders to unveil further stimulus.
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Markets struggle as rally fades, China growth misses forecasts
Asian markets struggled Monday to build on last week's rally, with new data showing China's economy grew less than expected in the second quarter as its post-Covid recovery runs out of steam.
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Gimenez the hero as Mexico down Panama 1-0 to lift 9th Gold Cup
Santiago Gimenez scored the game-winner minutes after entering the match Sunday as Mexico beat Panama 1-0 to win a record-extending ninth CONCACAF Gold Cup crown.
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US West and South bake under extended heat wave
Swaths of the United States home to more than 80 million people were under heat warnings or advisories Sunday, as relentless, record-breaking temperatures continued to bake western and southern states.
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Five players to watch at FIFA Women's World Cup
The top women's footballers on the planet will be in action when the World Cup kicks off on Thursday in Australia and New Zealand.
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World Cup set for lift-off with women's football at all-time high
The first 32-team Women's World Cup kicks off in Australia and New Zealand on Thursday, with the United States favourites to win an unprecedented third consecutive title in a landmark month for women's football.
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China's economy grew 6.3% on-year in second quarter
China's economy grew 6.3 percent year on year in the second quarter, a figure that belies the country's slowing post-pandemic recovery and one that analysts warn is inflated given the low base of comparison with lockdown-wracked 2022.
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Women's World Cup started out with shorter games, outsized kits
Asako Takakura played in the first Women's World Cup in 1991 and recalls with a hint of disdain how the matches lasted 80 minutes instead of the usual 90.
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S. Korea president vows 'complete overhaul' of approach to extreme weather
South Korea's president vowed Monday to "completely overhaul" the country's approach to extreme weather from climate change, after at least 39 people were killed by recent flooding and landslides during monsoon rains.
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