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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — President Javier Milei of Argentina on Thursday fired back at his political opponents and defended his influential sister against claims that she and other close associates profited from a bribery scheme within the country’s disability agency.In his first major remarks on the corruption scandal, Milei accused his rivals of orchestrating a smear campaign against him and his libertarian party. “This week’s operation is nothing more than another item in the long list of schemes by the ‘caste,’” Milei said, using his preferred term for Argentina’s left-leaning Peronist opposition that has dominated politics for decades. “Like…

NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors have agreed to drop criminal charges against a prominent Miami defense attorney accused of orchestrating a bribery conspiracy involving two former U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration supervisors who leaked confidential information.Charges will be dismissed against David Macey in a year as long as he does not break any laws, according to a deferred prosecution agreement announced Thursday in Manhattan federal court.Prosecutors offered no explanation for the sudden reversal. But Judge Jennifer H. Rearden said the “extraordinary opportunity” for Macey to avoid trial was in part the result of his experienced legal team.“I feel great. I’m elated,”…

The firing of the director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the resignation of several high-profile agency leaders pose immediate challenges to the operations of the nation’s premiere public health agency, experts said.It could take “several months” to identify and confirm a replacement for CDC Director Susan Monarez, who was terminated Wednesday after less than a month on the job, said Dr. Georges Benjamin, director of the American Public Health Association. And it could take more time to fill at least four key vacated positions that oversee disease outbreaks, vaccines and public health data. “The whole…

NEW YORK (AP) — Europeans angry at Elon Musk still aren’t buying his cars months after the billionaire predicted a “major rebound” in Tesla sales, data released Thursday shows.Tesla sales plunged 40% in July in the 27 European Union countries compared with the year earlier even as sales overall of electric vehicle soared, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. Meanwhile sales of Chinese rival BYD continued to climb fast, grabbing 1.1% market share of all car sales in the month versus Tesla’s 0.7%.Tesla stock fell 1.5% in afternoon trading Thursday. Musk angered many Europeans by wading into politics there,…

Jeff CarlisleAug 28, 2025, 10:01 AM ETCloseJeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC.One of the keys to a successful World Cup next year for the U.S. men’s national team will be maintaining a modicum of health.Last weekend, the U.S. could fully celebrate the fact that this is trending in the right direction. Fulham defender Antonee Robinson, AS Monaco striker Folarin Balogun and PSV Eindhoven forward Ricardo Pepi all made returns to the starting lineup for their respective clubs. Finding steady playing time is another key factor, so the sight of Gio Reyna moving to Borussia…

Tottenham have moved into pole position to sign Xavi Simons from Red Bull Leipzig after the midfielder was given permission to travel to London to finalise his next move, sources have told ESPN.Chelsea were leading the race for the 22-year-old but have so far been unwilling to meet Leipzig’s €70 million ($81.65m) valuation.Sources have told ESPN that Spurs have submitted an offer which is in the region of that figure and Simons has consequently travelled to London in an effort to resolve his future.It remains to be seen if Chelsea act to rival Tottenham’s bid but their efforts are complicated…

Aug 28, 2025, 09:50 AM ETDiogo Dalot has said that Manchester United’s players threw away an opportunity to “show that we deserve to be here” after a woeful display led to Ruben Amorim’s side making a humiliating Carabao Cup exit at Grimsby Town.A bouncing Blundell Park witnessed the nadir of the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era on Wednesday evening as the League Two side outfought and out thought the Premier League side in the first half.Charles Vernam and United youth product Tyrell Warren gave Grimsby a deserved half-time lead, with the visitors fortunate to take the game to penalties as Harry…

Hello, this is Spriha Srivastava, CNBC International’s Executive Editor for Digital, writing from London. This week, I take a closer look at India’s tightrope walk — tariffs from Washington, oil from Moscow, and an uneasy handshake with Beijing. Let’s dive in.Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet on the sidelines of the 2019 G-20 summit in Osaka, Japan.Mikhail Klimentyev | Afp | Getty ImagesThis report is from this week’s CNBC’s “Inside India” newsletter. Like what you see? You can subscribe here.The big storyPicture this: you’re at a dinner party with three friends who are struggling…

Nvidia stock fluctuated on Thursday as investors digested the company’s latest earnings report, which signaled robust AI demand but provided little clarity on China.Sales surged 56% in the quarter to $46.74 billion, which was roughly in line Wall Street’s projected $46.06 billion, according to LSEG. The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.05, just topping the $1.01 per share estimated by analysts.The better-than-expected results were clouded by concerns over Nvidia’s future in China.”There was more noise around this quarter and the guidance and what’s implied than I can remember ever on an Nvidia quarter, let alone on any other…

A 59-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of malicious communications in relation to some of the racist and abusive messages sent to England international Jess Carter during Euro 2025.The 27-year-old defender revealed during the tournament in Switzerland that she had been subject to racist slurs on her social media accounts since the tournament began.The FA contacted UK police when it was informed of the abuse Carter has been subjected to, and the un-named man from Great Harwood in Lancashire has since been apprehended. He has been released under investigation while enquiries continue.An investigation was launched by the UK Football…