Swiss privacy office wants details on Facebook’s Libra crypto project
Switzerland’s privacy watchdog said on Tuesday it has yet to receive a reply to a July 17 letter seeking details about Facebook’s Swiss-based Libra cryptocurrency...
Ewan claims second stage win as Thomas takes minor tumble
Australia’s Caleb Ewan claimed his second victory in this year’s Tour de France when he prevailed in a bunch sprint at the end of the...
United Tech profit beats on aircraft parts demand after MAX grounding
United Technologies on Tuesday raised its full-year sales and profit forecasts, aided by an increase in demand for its aircraft maintenance parts and services as...
Wall St. boosted by upbeat earnings
U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday, boosted by upbeat earnings and forecasts from Coca-Cola and United Technologies, while a two-year debt ceiling and budget deal between...
U.S. immigration raids that targeted 2,100 people snared 35: NY Times
A scant 35 people were taken into custody during a long-threatened U.S. series of raids that targeted more than 2,100 immigrants who had been ordered...
U.S. home sales tumble as prices race to record high
U.S home sales fell more than expected in June as a persistent shortage of properties pushed prices to a record high, suggesting the housing market...
Russian retiree heads up female biker gang
Many use their retirement as a chance to wind down, but not 55-year-old Russian motorbike enthusiast Sevastyana Samorodok....
Sun embroiled in more podium controversy at worlds
There was more podium drama at the world swimming championships on Tuesday as British bronze medallist Duncan Scott refused to shake hands with Sun Yang...
Russian air patrol draws shots from S. Korea
South Korea says it fired hundreds of warning shots at a Russian military plane it said violated its airspace. The dispute is raising tensions and...
Britain’s new leader Johnson says: ‘We are going to get Brexit done’
Boris Johnson, the Brexiteer who has promised to lead Britain out of the European Union with or without a deal by the end of October,...