Britain’s construction sector showed mixed signals in June, with the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) edging up to 48.8—its highest level in six months—yet still lingering below the 50 threshold that separates expansion from contraction. A stark divide emerged within the industry:

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Australian Shares Edge Up in Narrow Range; RBA Rate Decision Sparks Volatility

Australia’s benchmark S&P/ASX 200 inched up 0.02% to 8,590.7 on Tuesday, oscillating narrowly after the Reserve Bank’s surprise decision to hold rates steady triggered intraday dips. The index briefly turned negative in early trading but recovered modestly by close.

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Yemen: A Nation Caught in the Crossfire of Conflict and Poverty

In the Arabian Peninsula, where six out of seven nations boast a per capita gross national product exceeding $20,000—with Qatar soaring to $80,000—Yemen stands as a tragic outlier. By 2024, its per capita GDP plummeted to a meager $486. What led to such a vast economic chasm within the same region? The answer lies in Yemen's complex and troubled present.

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Mexico: Festive Decor and Tamale Traditions

Mexican New Year celebrations blend vibrant symbolism with culinary heritage, creating a sensory experience of color, flavor, and renewal. Homes across the country transform into kaleidoscopic spaces, each hue carrying intentional meaning: red for love, yellow for career prosperity, and green for financial abundance. This decorative ritual, rooted in indigenous and Spanish traditions, turns living spaces into visual prayers for the year ahead.

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Swedish Woman Finds Lost Wedding Ring on Carrot After 16 Years

In the run-up to Christmas 1995, a Swedish woman lost her wedding ring while cooking. Despite searching everywhere, she couldn’t find it. Sixteen years later, in 2012, she pulled a carrot from her garden and discovered the ring stuck on it.

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U.S. Aid Cuts Leave Dozens of Global Infrastructure Projects Abandoned

Reuters, citing sources and documents, reports that dozens of global health and water supply infrastructure projects have been halted after the U.S. terminated related aid. The news agency verified 21 stalled projects across 16 countries.

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Switzerland's Fondue: From Kitchen Tradition to National Cultural Icon

GENEVA, July 16 (Xinhua) -- Amid the lush pastures of the Alpine foothills, Switzerland's time-honored pastoral tradition has nurtured a world-renowned cheese culture, with Fondue standing as its most iconic treasure. This beloved dish, which perfectly blends melted cheese with bread, is not only a staple on Swiss tables but also carries the memory of unity in this multi-ethnic nation.