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Legendary Italian football defender Franco Baresi has died: AC Milan

Alonso says new Chelsea signing Lacroix has 'winner's mentality'

Drugged Malaysian pilot risks death penalty for smuggling in Indonesia

World Cup must be kept out of private hands: Chelsea manager Alonso

FIFA vows to go ahead with private investor proposal

Sniffer dogs search mall wrecked after Japan quake

Greek visa scheme gives Turks easier entry to islands in EU

Explosion at coal mine kills 34 in southern Pakistan

Ferrand-Prevot bids to defend Tour de France Femmes title

Renowned Nepali climber among 10 missing after Pakistan avalanche

China factory activity slides as leaders seek spending boost

MEXC Lists Grvt (GRVT) with $60,000 Worth of GRVT and 10,000 USDT in Airdrop+ Rewards

MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, will list Grvt (GRVT) in the Innovation Zone, with the GRVT/USDT pair opening at 12:00 (UTC) and the GRVT/USDC pair opening at 12:20 (UTC) on July 30, 2026. To mark the listing, MEXC has launched the Grvt (GRVT) Airdrop+ event, offering a combined prize pool worth $60,000 in GRVT and 10,000 USDT.

US economic growth slows in second quarter, missing expectations

The United States saw slowing growth in the second quarter, the Commerce Department said Thursday, with the fallout from President Donald Trump's Iran war weighing on the world's largest economy.

George and Amal Clooney flee French home due to wildfire

Hollywood star George Clooney and his human rights lawyer wife Amal have evacuated their French home near the southeastern town of Brignoles after a fast-moving wildfire broke out nearby, authorities said Thursday.

Russia adds Telegram founder Durov to 'terrorist' blacklist

Russia on Thursday added Telegram founder Pavel Durov to a blacklist of "terrorists and extremists", days after saying it was seeking his arrest over accusations he let his platform be used by Ukrainian intelligence.

Howe set to leave Newcastle, with Al-Ahli's Jaissle to take over: reports

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is reportedly set to make a shock exit from St James' Park, with Al-Ahli boss Matthias Jaissle lined up to take charge of the Premier League club.

MEXC Ventures Supports Alpha Arena's APAC Debut at Coinfest Bali

MEXC Ventures today announced its support for the expansion of Alpha Arena, a global esports-inspired live trading tournament, into the APAC region. As part of the partnership, MEXC Ventures will serve as the Main Sponsor of Alpha Arena S03, with TRIV serving as the Co-host.

Ugandan opposition leader in intensive care: wife

Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye is in intensive care in hospital, his wife and medical sources said on Thursday.

Grealish hits back over Man City tour snub claims

Jack Grealish has hit back at claims that he was snubbed by Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca for the club's pre-season tour.

France firefighters hopeful, as Spain ends national emergency

France firefighters on Thursday were hopeful a massive forest fire was no longer spreading, as Spain lifted a state of emergency over wildfires near Madrid.

Firefighters battle to contain deadly Crete blaze in Greece

Hundreds of firefighters on Thursday battled to contain a wildfire on the Greek island of Crete that forced thousands of evacuations after killing two firemen.

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