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Sprinter touches down in Vienna after refusing to return to Belarus

Sports · 1:42 PM UTC

Belarusian sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya flew from Tokyo to Vienna under the diplomatic protection of Poland on Wednesday, less than 72 hours after her team cut short her Olympic Games and ordered her to return home.

Autos & TransportationGM keeps on trucking despite Covid, semiconductor concerns
United StatesU.S. private payrolls growth slows as labor shortages linger
United StatesNew York Governor Cuomo sexually harassed 11 women, report finds
EnergyChesapeake Energy’s future muddied by executive departures, strategy shifts
United StatesU.S. to outfit border agents with body cameras in major oversight move
Middle EastBeirut marks one year since port blast with anger and prayers

Olympics

Olympics · 1:46 PM UTCClimbing-Slovenia's Garnbret puts on bouldering masterclass ahead of lead section

Slovenian medal favourite Janja Garnbret put on a bouldering masterclass in the women's Olympic climbing qualifiers on Wednesday, racing to the top of the rankings ahead of the event's lead contest.

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United States

United StatesMost New Yorkers want Cuomo to resign over sexual harassment, poll finds
United StatesU.S. to outfit border agents with body cameras in major oversight move
United StatesTrump challenges release of his tax returns in court
United StatesWalgreens sees surge in U.S. COVID-19 vaccinations in recent weeks

Business

BusinessU.S. private payrolls growth slows as labor shortages linger
BusinessNew York Times digital subscription growth slows to lowest in three years
BusinessU.S. labor market likely to add about 500,000 jobs a month -Fed's Bullard
BusinessRobinhood surges 65% on Reddit buzz

The Great Reboot

The Great RebootSpurred by pandemic, Barcelona backs greener, car-free future
The Great RebootThe route less traveled: private aviation eyes limited direct flights to lure execs
The Great RebootAutomakers mandate masks at all U.S. plants but not requiring vaccines
The Great RebootExplainer: Think global, spend local: public deals shielded amid pandemic

Americas

AmericasGuatemala taps controversial prosecutor to replace fired graft-fighter
AmericasBrazil retailers hunt for M&A deals to compete for e-commerce dominance
AmericasAnalysis: Street protests could pressure Cuba to speed up economic reforms
AmericasHundreds of migrants vaccinated against coronavirus in U.S.-Mexico border city

Middle East

Middle EastTwo rockets from Lebanon hit Israel, drawing Israeli retaliation
Middle EastBeirut marks one year since port blast with anger and prayers
Middle EastPope, on anniversary of Beirut blast, promises Lebanon visit
Middle EastHijacking ends in Arabian Sea, says UKMTO, as Oman identifies tanker involved

Europe

EuropeEuro zone business surged in July but price pressures and COVID weigh
EuropeSpurred by pandemic, Barcelona backs greener, car-free future
EuropeGreeks urged to be on alert as extreme weather fuels wildfires
EuropeSpain's top soccer clubs to get cash boost from $3.2 bln La Liga deal

Asia Pacific

Asia PacificTokyo doctor at the crossroads of a COVID-19 crisis and a quiet Olympics
Asia PacificThai hospital tycoon who promised Pfizer vaccine says deal now unlikely
Asia PacificSoutheast Asia's factory powerhouses hit by vaccination woes, Delta
Asia PacificHong Kong museum commemorating 1989 Tiananmen victims reopens online

Technology

TechnologyAmazon launches free one-day delivery in Brazil amid fierce competition
TechnologyRothschild-backed RIT co-leads funding for crypto platform Aspen Digital
TechnologyBrazil retailers hunt for M&A deals to compete for e-commerce dominance
TechnologySony posts record Q1 profit on pandemic demand for devices and content

Energy

EnergyChesapeake Energy’s future muddied by executive departures, strategy shifts
EnergyCommodities bounce brings bonanza to Japan's trading houses
EnergyMarathon Petroleum expects lower quarterly throughput on fuel demand worries
EnergyOne coal unit at Britain's Ratcliffe power plant to close next year -Uniper

Environment

EnvironmentMediterranean has become a 'wildfire hotspot', EU scientists say
EnvironmentGreeks urged to be on alert as extreme weather fuels wildfires
EnvironmentSpurred by pandemic, Barcelona backs greener, car-free future
EnvironmentExplainer: What is China's "campaign-style" carbon reduction

Sustainable Business

Sustainable BusinessInvestors call for urgent action by steelmakers on carbon emissions
Sustainable BusinessCosta Rica eyes permanent ban on fossil fuel exploration and extraction
Sustainable BusinessOne coal unit at Britain's Ratcliffe power plant to close next year -Uniper
Sustainable BusinessExplainer: What is China's "campaign-style" carbon reduction

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Olympics

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