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European Central Bank policymakers keep interest rates at their historic lows and say they would remain there "at least through the end of 2019". SOUNDBITE of Mario Draghi
US Vice President Kamala Harris makes a surprise appearance at the start of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago where she will be appointed as the party's presidential nominee. IMAGES
The President of the European Central Bank, Christine Lagarde, abstains from committing to a possible interest rate cut in September, saying that the outcome of the next meeting remains "wide open" and would depend on the latest data. SOUNDBITE
The European Central Bank (ECB) announces its first interest rate cut since 2019, reducing borrowing costs from record highs, but giving few clues about its next move while warning of continuing inflation pressures. "The governing council today decided to lower the three key ECB interest rates by 25 basis points," says Christine Lagarde, ECB President. SOUNDBITE
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak criticises the Labour Party's plan to set up a firm called "Great British Energy" to invest in renewable power, and their proposal that no new North Sea oil and gas exploration licences should be approved. "As far as I can tell, all this new policy is is a logo," he says. IMAGES
"I have no policy changes to speak to," US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby tells reporters following Sunday's strike in Rafah in which Gaza health authorities said 45 people were killed. SOUNDBITE