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Israel flexes as an up-and-coming U20 sport host with Euro tourney in Jerusalem

Israeli Athletics Association hosts almost 2,000 athletes and officials from 48 countries from August 7-10, improving the Jewish state’s track record as a center for competitions

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Issue 1: Ohio vote delivers win for abortion-rights supporters – BBC

Issue 1: Ohio vote delivers win for abortion-rights supporters  BBC Voters reject Ohio Issue 1 in special election  MSNBC Ohio Issue 1 fails in key victory for abortion rights  MSNBC Commentary: Ohio’s GOP just learned voters are not as gullible as they think  WVXU

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ABN Amro Profit, Income Beat Views

ABN Amro Bank posted second quarter operating income and net profit ahead of expectations but lowered its cost guidance for the year to €5.2 billion and doesn’t expect to reach its 2024 target of €4.7 billion.

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Fears over deflation in China as prices plummet

China’s annual inflation rate has dropped to -0.3%, heightening fears the country’s sluggish recovery from COVID could have a wider impact on the global economy.

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US lottery player wins historic $1.58bn jackpot

Someone in Florida has won a $1.58 billion Mega Millions jackpot – the third-largest ever in US history.

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E.ON Earnings Boosted by Drop in Wholesale Prices

E.ON raised its forecast for the full year after it reported a rise in adjusted earnings to €3 billion for the second quarter due to more stable wholesale energy prices.

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Cathay Pacific Swung to Profit in First Half

Cathay Pacific Airways swung to profit in the first half of the year, benefiting from the lifting of Covid-19 curbs that pushed up passenger revenue substantially.

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The winning $1.58 billion Mega Millions ticket is sold in Florida

Someone in Florida won a $1.58 billion Mega Millions jackpot Tuesday night, ending a stretch of lottery futility that had stretched for nearly four months. (Image credit: Mike Stewart/AP)

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UN says deal reached with Syria to reopen main border crossing from Turkey
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UN says deal reached with Syria to reopen main border crossing from Turkey

Bab al-Hawa gateway used by 85% of deliveries to rebel-held northwest Idlib region; agreement comes after dispute over terms for sending supplies to area

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U.S. to Ban Some Investments in China

President Biden plans to sign an executive order that will also require U.S. private-equity and venture-capital firms to disclose certain investments in the country.

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