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PARIS (AP) — France risks losing its third prime minister in 12 months on Monday, with incumbent François Bayrou facing a parliamentary confidence vote that he called but is widely expected to lose, heralding more instability for the European Union’s second-largest economy.The 74-year-old centrist prime minister, appointed by President Emmanuel Macron just under nine months ago, is gambling that the vote will unite lawmakers in the sharply divided National Assembly behind proposed public spending cuts that Bayrou argues are needed to rein in France’s spiraling state deficit and debts. But opposition lawmakers are vowing to instead use the opportunity to…

BUKAVU, Congo (AP) — In the city of Bukavu in eastern Congo, Alain Mukumiro argues in a small wooden hut with a shopkeeper who refuses to take his money.Like many in the rebel-controlled city, Mukumiro is using older, hole-punched banknotes that have been patched up and put back into circulation because of a shortage of new and intact bills.“All my money has serial numbers, but they refuse it,” Mukumiro said, upset about his ordeal.Mukumiro said his family faces yet another night with empty stomachs, like many in Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province.The Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group captured Bukavu…

A “we’re hiring” sign is displayed outside a Target store, after U.S. employment growth slowed more than expected in July, in Encinitas, California, U.S. August 1, 2025. Mike Blake | Reuters At this moment in the U.S. economy — when interest rates are higher than usual and inflation still above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target — the jobs report is rather like an injury. You want it bad enough, like a gash, to elicit sympathy from others, but not so serious that it rends flesh and exposes bone.The August jobs report was more like the latter. New payrolls came in more than…

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares mostly rose with Japan’s benchmark jumping higher in Monday morning trading, despite the looming political uncertainty after Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced last night that he plans to resign.France’s CAC 40 edged up nearly 0.2% in early trading to 7,688.69, while Germany’s DAX rose 0.6% to 23,742.28. Britain’s FTSE 100 added 0.2% to 9,224.85. U.S. shares were set to drift higher with Dow futures up 0.2% at 45,530.00. S&P 500 futures rose 0.2% to 6,504.50. Analysts said Ishiba’s announcement was expected for some time and welcomed it as moving things forward, although uncertainty remains as…

The Tottenham board said it has “unequivocally rejected” two expressions of interest in acquiring the club and insisted the Premier League outfit is “not for sale”.Daniel Levy stepped down from his role as Spurs chairman last Thursday, after being invited to leave the position he had held since 2001 by majority owners ENIC, which is owned by the Lewis family trust.Editor’s Picks1 RelatedIt led to speculation of a takeover bid for Tottenham, with former Newcastle joint-owner Amanda Staveley repeatedly linked with a move to buy the north London club through PCP International Finance during the past 12 months.In a statement…

The Tokyo Tower stands amid buildings at dusk in Tokyo, Japan.Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesAsia-Pacific markets traded mostly higher Monday as investors assessed Japan Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s resignation announcement over the weekend, and eyed key economic data in the region.Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 rose 1.5% following the prime minister’s statement, which came after weeks of mounting pressure over his national election defeat late last year. The Topix climbed 1% to a record high.Koizumi Shinjiro, the agricultural minister and son of a former prime minister, is a likely contender to take the helm, Stefan Angrick, head of Japan and…

The United States stands to lose about $30 billion in international tourism this year, as the country’s political environment and strong dollar continue to deter foreign travelers from visiting.In early 2025, the U.S. Travel Association projected foreign travel spending would rise to $200.8 billion this year.However, noting a “sharp and widespread” drop in arrivals, the World Travel & Tourism Council in May projected international visitor spending would drop to $169 billion for the year.The lost revenue is set to benefit other countries — notably Canada and Latin America — as travelers seek out other destinations or decide to stay within…

Traders work at the New York Stock Exchange on June 4, 2025. NYSEStock futures ticked higher on Monday as investors gear up for a data-heavy week that includes two closely watched readings on inflation.Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 83 points, or 0.2%. S&P 500 futures gained 0.3%, while Nasdaq-100 futures advanced 0.4%.Investors are awaiting two critical inflation reports this week for more insight into the health of the economy, after weaker-than-expected hiring data on Friday. The producer price index report for August is due out Wednesday morning, followed by the consumer price index on Thursday.The data…

Manchester City could go up against Liverpool for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guéhi, while Bruno Fernandes could still leave Manchester United for the Saudi Pro League. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe.Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s grades | Women’s gradesTOP STORIES- Konaté on Madrid talk: Mbappé calls every 2 hours- Sources: Man Utd’s Onana in talks with Trabzonspor- Alex Morgan unworried by stars leaving NWSLMarc Guéhi was close to joining Liverpool in transfer deadline day, but in the end he remained at Crystal Palace. Michael Regan – The FA/The FA via…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Grammys and the Oscars won Emmys on Sunday night. So did Kendrick Lamar, while the 50th anniversary special of “Saturday Night Live” won a half-dozen. The CBS Grammys telecast won for its choreography, while ABC’s Oscars telecast won for its production design on the second night of the Creative Arts Emmy Awards, the marathon precursor to next weekend’s main Emmy Awards. The two-night Creative Arts Emmys hands out nearly 100 trophies in a wildly varied set of categories. “Unfortunately, the Grammys couldn’t be here tonight,” presenter Harvey Guillén said to laughs after announcing the win.Lamar,…