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Adidas Cuts Forecast Loss as China Leads Rebound

Adidas was back in profit in the second quarter, helped by a recovery in China and easing of inventories, and forecast a narrower operating loss for the year of €450 million.

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‘The situation could change quickly without warning’: UK pulling staff out of its embassy in Niger as unrest looms

Britain is reducing the number of staff at its embassy in Niger following last week’s military coup amid the threat of pro-junta demonstrations.

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Trump set to return to Washington for monumental court date – but a national catharsis is unlikely – CNN

Trump set to return to Washington for monumental court date – but a national catharsis is unlikely  CNN Lawmakers react to Trump charges as Georgia gears up another possible indictment  CBS News Political analyst weighs in on Pence’s remarks on Trump indictment  FOX59

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The US government’s debt has been downgraded. Here’s what to know

Fitch Ratings move may have little impact on financial markets long-term or on the interest rates the US government will pay

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Lufthansa Profits Boosted by Air Travel Demand

Lufthansa said its second-quarter adjusted earnings almost tripled to €1.1 billion on a 17% rise in revenue, and despite continued high demand, supply-chain snags and bottlenecks in the air traffic system would weigh on capacity for the year.

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US Treasury secretary criticizes Fitch credit downgrade, says economy is strong

Janet Yellen calls move ‘entirely unwarranted’ and ‘puzzling,’ asserts Treasury securities are world’s most secure liquid asset

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Société Générale Swings to Second Quarter Profit; Revenue Falls

Société Générale swung to a second-quarter net profit from a year earlier but saw its revenue fall on lower net interest margin in France and a less conducive global banking environment.

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‘It’s already happening’: Ex-gender equality minister says women’s rights under attack

Scholars join lawmakers in slamming government policies that add up to a lowering of women’s standing

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Zalando Lifts Adjusted EBIT Guidance Range

Zalando said its adjusted earnings rose to €149 million in the second quarter, generating a 5.7% margin, and lifted the lower end of its guidance range for the year but cautioned that revenue and gross merchandise volume would likely to

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife announce their separation

Justin Trudeau is the 51-year-old scion of one of Canada’s most famous politicians. Sophie Trudeau is a former model and TV host. Together, they brought star power to the prime minister’s office. (Image credit: Justin Tang/AP)

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