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July 11 (UPI) -- Satellite data show a 37% deforestation decrease in the world's largest rainforest last year, the lowest level of Amazon destruction since 2014. July 10 (UPI) -- Canada and Michigan said that a long-planned bridge linking Ontario and Detroit will open at the end of July, 14 years after construction started. July 10 (UPI) -- First introduced in 2025, the Sanctioning Russia Act would have imposed 500% tariffs on countries purchasing petroleum and natural gas from Russia. Watch: China recaptures reusable rocket for first time in its history July 10 (UPI) -- China recovered a reusable rocket booster for the first time on Friday, marking a milestone for the country's space program. Typhoon Bavi moves off the Philippines toward Taiwan, Japan, China July 10 (UPI) -- Typhoon Bavi weakened as it moved off the Philippines but was expected to bring heavy rain to Taiwan and Japan before it makes landfall in China. EasyJet agrees to $7.7 billion takeover bid from U.S. investment firm July 10 (UPI) -- British airline EasyJet said on Friday it is considering a takeover bid worth $7.7 billion from U.S. investment firm Apollo Global Management. BEITUR, Lebanon, July 10 (UPI) -- Lebanon and Israel prepare to implement the first two pilot zones in southern Lebanon as an early test of last month's framework agreement. Mob kills innocent man in India after rape, slaying of child July 10 (UPI) -- Violence erupted in India after a girl in India was raped and slain, with a mob killing an innocent man and police killing the main suspect. Britain's ex-MP Ann Widdecombe killed in her home; man arrested July 10 (UPI) -- British police announced Friday that they arrested a man in the slaying of Member of Parliament Ann Widdecombe, who was found dead in her home. Cuba backs Raúl Castro's grandson for talks with U.S. July 10 (UPI) -- Cuba's Communist Party has endorsed Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro, grandson of former leader Raúl Castro, as an intermediary with the United States. Man nearly sucked through plane window on Ryanair July 10 (UPI) -- A man was nearly sucked out the window of a plane on a Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany on Friday, passengers said. July 10 (UPI) -- Brazilian labor authorities rescued a 62-year-old woman from conditions they described as analogous to slavery as she served as a domestic worker. July 10 (UPI) -- Qatari mediators have traveled to Iran in an effort to de-escalate tensions with the United States and reignite negotiations to end the war. U.N. panel calls Peru ex-President Castillo's detention arbitrary July 10 (UPI) -- A United Nations panel has determined former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo's detention is "arbitrary" and called for his immediate release. SANTIAGO, Chile, July 10 (UPI) -- Chile and Argentina have revived a nearly 30-year-old treaty to develop mining projects along their border, Investments could exceed $20.7 billion. 11th Century Bayeux Tapestry arrives at the British Museum from France July 10 (UPI) -- The Bayeux Tapestry, one of the world's greatest artworks, arrived at the British Museum in London Friday after a delicate trip from France.

U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh and the world's top central bankers discussed forward guidance, central bank independence, the impact of AI and other issues at the ECB's high-profile conference in Sintra, Portugal. The 6-3 ruling marked the second time this year that the court has invalidated a major Trump initiative.

The 2026 World Cup is here! The tournament kicks off Thursday with Mexico facing South Africa at a sold-out Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, setting in motion the biggest World Cup ever staged with 48 teams vying for the title of world champions. The world's ...

The start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted across North America is around a fortnight away. Amid high ticket prices facing fans, transport costs, squad lists and injuries, there is plenty to keep an eye on. Head to our 2026 World Cup hub for all the ...