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EU looks to 're-calibrate' position on China
EU foreign ministers met Friday to seek a common approach and "recalibrate" Europe's position on China, lessening reliance and coaxing Beijing to take a tougher stance on Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Royal Mail CEO steps down after delivery failures
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Bangladesh audiences see first Indian movie in 50 years
Thousands flocked to cinemas in Dhaka on Friday as Shah Rukh Khan's blockbuster "Pathaan" hit the big screens, the first Bollywood movie to get a full release in Bangladesh in more than half a century.
Tea giants lose certification after Kenya sex abuse probe
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'Hostile' US policies on China risk dividing world: Stiglitz
"Hostile" US policies on China risk splitting the world into two blocs, Nobel-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz told AFP on Friday, urging the West to offer investment not "lectures" to developing countries.
Markets mixed as traders weigh inflation, China talks and debt ceiling
Markets were mixed Friday as traders weighed a range of issues including US debt ceiling hopes, high-level talks between Washington and Beijing, banking sector uncertainty and more signs of a slowing economy.
UK economy ekes out growth in first quarter
Britain's economy grew 0.1 percent over the first quarter despite weakening in March, official data revealed Friday, as output continues to be hit by high inflation and strikes.
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Asian markets struggle as easing inflation fails to boost optimism
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Clock ticks towards midnight change to US migrant rules
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The long wait is over: New 'Zelda' hits shelves
A six-year wait came to an end for "Zelda" fans across the world on Friday as Nintendo released the long-awaited next instalment of its 40-year-old gaming saga.
Debt ceiling talks postponed until next week: W.House
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Pigs notch animal cruelty win at US Supreme Court
The US Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a California animal cruelty law that bans the sale in America's most-populous state of pork from pigs raised in confined conditions.
Chocolate giants in pay fail for Ghana farmers: Oxfam
The world's biggest chocolate makers are failing on promises to improve pay for farmers in major cocoa producer Ghana despite strong profits, charity Oxfam said in a report on Thursday.
UK to roll out first driverless bus service
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Stock markets down as traders weigh inflation, rate hikes
Major stock markets dropped Thursday as investors weighed fresh US inflation data, the financial health of a regional bank and another UK interest rate hike.
Czechs announce major pension, tax reform to rein in debt
The Czech government presented an extensive tax and pension reform on Thursday designed to curb soaring public debt due to the Covid pandemic and the war in Ukraine.
Biden administration announces plan to curb emissions from power plants
President Joe Biden's administration on Thursday announced plans to curb planet-warming emissions from the nation's power stations, as part of the United States' efforts to combat climate change.
Bank of England lifts interest rate to 15-year high
The Bank of England on Thursday lifted its key interest rate by a quarter-point to 4.5 percent, the highest level in almost 15 years, as it bids to cool sky-high inflation.
Finnish footbridge collapse injures 27, mostly children
Some 27 young people, mostly children, were injured in Finland on Thursday when a temporary footbridge near a construction site collapsed and they fell several metres onto a road, officials said.
Stock markets waver after Bank of England rate hike
Europe's main stock markets wavered on Thursday, with London sliding after the Bank of England announced it was hiking interest rates to a 15-year high.
iPhone maker Foxconn's profits slump 56 percent in first quarter
Profits for Taiwanese tech giant and key Apple supplier Foxconn fell 56 percent in the first quarter, it announced Thursday, a plunge blamed on weakened demand due to a global downturn.
European stocks climb as focus switches to Bank of England
Europe's main stock markets rose on Thursday, with the region's key event an expected interest rate hike from the Bank of England.
German union calls new two-day rail strike
Transport union EVG on Thursday called a new round of strikes on Germany's rail network as workers demand higher wages to cope with inflation, an industrial action slammed as "insane" by train operator Deutsche Bahn.
A delicate succession in the Arctic Council after Russia sidelined
The Arctic Council, a model for cooperation between former Cold War foes, on Thursday sees a delicate handover of chairmanship, with the sidelining of Russia, its largest member.
Nissan full-year results beat estimates, forecast bullish
Nissan said Thursday its full-year net profit slightly topped estimates and offered an upbeat forecast for the current fiscal year, despite warning of "challenging" conditions ahead.
G7 finance chiefs tackle crises from Ukraine to banking
Support for war-torn Ukraine topped the agenda at G7 finance talks on Thursday in Japan, where ministers and central bankers also weighed concerns ranging from banking uncertainty to US debt default fears.
'Full recovery': Emirates Group unveils record $3bn profit
Emirates Group announced a record $3 billion annual profit on Thursday, hailing a "full recovery" for the Dubai-based carrier after last year's losses due to the pandemic.