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Spotify sees 12% rise in paid subscribers
Spotify sees 12% rise in paid subscribers

Spotify saw paying subscribers rise 12 percent to 276 million customers in the second quarter of 2025, the world's top music streaming service said on Tuesday, though profits fell below expectations.

July 29, 2025

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England's Lionesses party in London after Euro 2025 triumph
England's Lionesses party in London after Euro 2025 triumph

England's victorious Lionesses were feted by thousands of ecstatic fans in London on Tuesday during an open-top bus parade to celebrate their dramatic Euro 2025 triumph.

July 29, 2025

Cambodia-Thailand truce holds after shaky start
Cambodia-Thailand truce holds after shaky start

An uneasy ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia appeared to be holding Tuesday, as military commanders met despite Bangkok's allegations the truce had been breached with overnight skirmishes.

July 29, 2025

European pharma industry still worried about tariffs
European pharma industry still worried about tariffs

The European pharmaceutical industry said Tuesday that it remained concerned a EU-US trade deal reached at the weekend does not provide certainty for critical sector.

July 29, 2025

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European stocks rally with eyes on earnings, trade deal
European stocks rally with eyes on earnings, trade deal

European stocks rallied Tuesday, lifted by a slew of corporate earnings and as investors further assessed the impact of the EU-US trade agreement.

July 29, 2025

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Champions China drawn with North Korea at 2026 Women's Asian Cup
Champions China drawn with North Korea at 2026 Women's Asian Cup

Defending champions China were drawn in the same group in Sydney Tuesday as three-time winners North Korea for the 2026 Women's Asian Cup, while powerhouse Japan will take on Vietnam, India and Taiwan.

July 29, 2025