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ZXMoto leads China's charge to dominate the global motorbike market

Zhang Xue wept with joy and furiously waved a Chinese flag as he watched his company's superbike scream across the finish line four seconds ahead of competitors in only its third world championship race.

Euros to showcase new TV guidelines on non-sexualisation of women athletes

New guidelines to prevent broadcasters sexualising coverage of women athletes will come into place when the European championships start in Birmingham on Monday.

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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.

The Inaugural Michelin Guide New Zealand Reveals 1 Two Michelin Stars, 14 One Michelin Star And 35 Bib Gourmands

AUCKLAND, NZ / ACCESS Newswire / July 1, 2026 / The inaugural MICHELIN Guide New Zealand 2026 has recognised 110 restaurants across Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown, celebrating exceptional quality, creativity and a strong sense of place.

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.

German rail regulator backs Italian firm in competition spat

Germany's rail regulator on Tuesday backed Italian train firm Italo in a case it brought arguing it had been unfairly excluded from the market, paving the way for foreign companies to compete with the crisis-wracked German state operator Deutsche Bahn.

Inflation slows in top eurozone economies as ECB ponders next move

Inflation slowed in the eurozone's three largest economies in June, data showed Tuesday, boosting the likelihood of the European Central Bank keeping interest rates on hold at its next meeting.

Record number of 'new millionaires' in 2025, says UBS

Global personal wealth surged in 2025, with a record number of new millionaires, Swiss bank UBS said Tuesday.

Thousands march to demand illegal migrants leave South Africa

Thousands of people marched Tuesday in cities across South Africa to demand the departure of undocumented foreign nationals after a weeks-long campaign that has sent thousands fleeing and claimed four lives.

MEXC Lists Ondo's Tokenized Strategy Preferred Stock on Spot Market

MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, today announced the listing of Ondo's tokenized Strategy's preferred stock on its spot market, further expanding its tokenized U.S. stock offerings.

Stocks climb, yen stays near 40-year low against dollar

Renewed buying of technology stocks helped drive equity markets higher Tuesday while the yen held around a four-decade low against the dollar, reflecting the gap between Japan's low interest rates while US rates trend higher.

Germany's labour market dilemma: rising unemployment despite vacancies

Graduating with a degree in biology in Germany, Julia Unkelbauer thought she had done everything right. But applying for job after job since 2024 has so far resulted only in rejections.

Over 1 million migrants apply for Spain's mass regularisation: PM

More than one million undocumented migrants in Spain have sought legal status under a scheme that has defied a wider European crackdown on irregular immigration, the government said on Tuesday, the final day for submissions.

Taiwan's ageing seaweed harvesters hope younger women wade in

Unfazed by the crashing waves, 72-year-old Wu Feng-chiao yanks fistfuls of brownish-purple seaweed she will process into jelly, one of the last women in Taiwan keeping the marine harvest tradition alive.

Human-Robot Collaboration Takes Center Stage at Prestigious Logistics Award

Denmark's The Mobile Robot Company wins IFOY Industrial Truck of the Year 2026 with a self-driving pallet jack built to empower warehouse operators rather than replace them.

RAK ICC Launches New Business Centre in Ras Al Khaimah

New initiative creates a dedicated hub for private wealth advisors, family offices and international families in the UAE

Affiliate of Pacific Avenue Capital Partners Completes Acquisition of ESE World from Amcor

PARIS, FR / ACCESS Newswire / June 30, 2026 / Pacific Avenue Capital Partners ("Pacific Avenue"), a global private equity firm focused on corporate carve-outs and other complex transactions in the middle market, today announced that an affiliate of Pacific Avenue has completed the acquisition of ESE World (the "Company" or "ESE") from Amcor, one of the world's leading packaging companies.

HUNTING/HER Headhunter Talk with EnBW Board Member & CHRO Colette Rückert-Hennen

Female Executive Search, Diversity and Female Leadership: What Really Works – Practical Insights from One of Europe's Leading Energy Companies / Guest Speaker: EnBW Board Member & CHRO Colette Rückert-Hennen

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