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EXCLUSIVE North, South Korea in talks over summit, reopening liaison office

Asia Pacific · 8:55 AM UTC

North and South Korea are in talks to reopen a joint liaison office that Pyongyang demolished last year and hold a summit as part of efforts to restore relations, three South Korean government sources with knowledge of the matter said.

Change SuiteAnalysis: Tesla hikes electric car prices in U.S.; holds line in China
Supreme Court of the United StatesAnalysis: U.S. Supreme Court's 'shadow docket' favored religion and Trump
IndiaRisking China's anger, Blinken meets representative of Dalai Lama in India
Sustainable BusinessEXCLUSIVE U.S. studies plan to pay fishing industry for offshore wind impacts
FinanceBlip or bad moon rising? Fed meets amid COVID-19 surge, inflation jitters
United KingdomPM Johnson wants U.S. travellers back as restrictions set to ease

Olympics

Olympics · 9:20 AM UTCBiles out of next Tokyo event, sharpening focus on mental health at Games

Gymnast Simone Biles withdrew from the individual all-around competition at the Tokyo Olympics on Wednesday, a day after she shocked the world by pulling out of the team event and put a sharp focus on mental health at the Games.

OlympicsRugby-Fiji retain title with emphatic win over New Zealand
OlympicsSwimming-Rattled by ripped trunks, Hungary's Milak settles for gold
OlympicsSwimming-More golds for Titmus and Ohashi, British men win relay
OlympicsCycling-Roglic takes road TT gold as Ganna blows it
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U.S.

U.S. · 10:32 AM UTCMcConnell strives to counter 'bad advice' to boost U.S. Republican vaccination rate

U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell blamed misinformation for the low rates of COVID-19 vaccination among Americans, which are fueling a rise in coronavirus cases, particularly in Republican-dominated states.

U.S.Trump-backed candidate projected to lose U.S. House race in Texas-media
U.S.U.S. Justice Dept won't defend Republican lawmaker in Capitol riot lawsuit
U.S.Desalination advances in California despite opponents pushing for alternatives
U.S.Prominent US Democratic Party activist convicted in 'party and play' deaths

Americas

AmericasCanada's Trudeau to gamble on vaccinations, economic rebound in likely September snap vote
AmericasCanada border guards vote to strike days ahead of reopening to U.S. tourists
AmericasPeru's Castillo assumes presidency amid political storms in divided nation
AmericasCanada's Loblaw beats revenue estimates

Asia Pacific

Asia PacificOlympic host Tokyo's COVID-19 daily cases rise to 3,177, second straight record
Asia PacificS.Korea reports record daily COVID-19 cases as Moderna pledges vaccines
Asia PacificMyanmar junta seeks international cooperation over COVID-19 crisis
Asia PacificSydney adds four weeks to lockdown as Australia COVID-19 cases grow

Business

BusinessBlip or bad moon rising? Fed meets amid COVID-19 surge, inflation jitters
BusinessAnalysis: No gain without pain: Why China's reform push must hurt investors
BusinessChina rout slows, investor focus locked on Fed decision
BusinessEXCLUSIVE Walmart's Flipkart asks India's top court to stall antitrust queries, probe

United Kingdom

United KingdomPM Johnson wants U.S. travellers back as restrictions set to ease
United KingdomBoE set to keep full-speed stimulus despite split over inflation risk
United KingdomJohnson urges caution on drawing conclusions from falling COVID cases
United KingdomPM Johnson expects steady recovery for economy this year

Environment

EnvironmentDesalination advances in California despite opponents pushing for alternatives
EnvironmentEXCLUSIVE U.S. studies plan to pay fishing industry for offshore wind impacts
EnvironmentClimate activists challenge Britain's support of North Sea oil and gas producers
EnvironmentEnvironmental groups pan Biden planned vehicle emissions rules rewrite

Finance

FinanceCredit Suisse hires Goldman Sachs partner to lead risk turnaround
FinanceGerman insurers expect up to $6.5 bln in storm claims
FinanceEXCLUSIVE Visa-backed payments firm Conductor readies U.S. IPO - sources
FinanceAnalysis: Cash-hungry emerging markets arrive late to the SPAC party

Sustainable Business

Sustainable BusinessEXCLUSIVE U.S. studies plan to pay fishing industry for offshore wind impacts
Sustainable BusinessGlobal sustainable fund assets hit record $2.3 tln in Q2, says Morningstar
Sustainable BusinessClimate activists challenge Britain's support of North Sea oil and gas producers
Sustainable BusinessUK financial watchdog sets diversity targets for listed companies

Energy

EnergyOil rises to $75 as U.S. inventory drop counters virus worry
EnergySummer's gasoline recovery could fizzle on rising infection cases
EnergyU.S. oil refiners set for first profit since onset of pandemic
EnergyEquinor Q2 profit jumps, eyes volatile oil, gas markets

Lifestyle

LifestyleActor Bob Odenkirk collapses on set of 'Better Call Saul' - sources
LifestyleBasketball 3x3-At first medal matches, DJ Lass is there to pump up the volume
LifestyleU.S. sells 'Pharma Bro' Shkreli's Wu-Tang Clan album
LifestyleJapanese boxer nurse revives Olympic dreams after opening show

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Olympics

Medal counts, schedules and explainers