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Amazon strikes deal with EU to close anti-trust probes
Online retail giant Amazon has reached an agreement with the European Commission to close two inquiries into anti-competitive tactics, notably using third-party seller data to improve its own sales.
Yen surges on surprise Bank of Japan policy move
The yen soared to a four-month high against the dollar Tuesday after a surprise tweak to monetary policy of the Bank of Japan, which has decided against hiking interest rates to tame decades-high inflation.
UK fines TSB Bank nearly £50 million for IT fail
British regulators on Tuesday said they had fined TSB Bank £48.7 million ($59 million) over an IT upgrade that left customers unable to access services.
Ghana labour unions call for strike over local debt swap
Ghana's main unions on Monday called for a nationwide strike from next week in protest against the inclusion of workers' pensions in a local debt swap programme as part of the terms for an IMF credit.
Hong Kong exchange headed to worst IPO finish in a decade
Hong Kong's stock exchange is on track for its weakest year since 2012 for new listings as the city reeled from the pandemic, rising interest rates and China's economic uncertainty, according to data released Tuesday.
'Asterix' takes on new writer for 2023 instalment
Popular French comic book series "Asterix" will turn a new page for its forthcoming 40th volume, with a new writer chosen to pen next year's instalment, the publisher said Tuesday.
London Arabic bookshop to shut after 45 years
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UK nurses stage new walkout over pay
UK nurses on Tuesday stage a second unprecedented strike amid an increasingly acrimonious fight with the government for better wages and warnings that patient safety could be jeopardised.
Japan central bank tweaks monetary policy, yen strengthens
Japan's central bank tweaked its longstanding monetary easing programme on Tuesday, in a surprise move that saw the yen strengthen quickly against the dollar while Tokyo stock markets fell.
Biden says 'will not be silent' over rising anti-Semitism
Joe Biden on Monday promised he will not remain silent in the face of growing anti-Semitism in the United States, as the president hosted a White House reception celebrating Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights.
King Charles banknotes to enter UK circulation from mid-2024
The first banknotes bearing the image of King Charles III are set to enter circulation by mid-2024, the Bank of England said on Tuesday as it unveiled their designs.
Naughty, not nice: 'Santa' bags Peru drug sellers
A gang of drug dealers in Peru got a nasty surprise when Santa and a merry band of elves broke down their door, cuffed them and seized their merchandise in an unusual bust announced Monday.
Argentina lauds united footballers in divided crisis-riven country
For the last month, Lionel Messi and his Argentina teammates have brought success and unity to their fans, in stark contrast to the country's economic woes and polarized political landscape.
Ethiopia's largest bank says Tigray services resume
The Commercial Bank of Ethiopia said Monday that it has resumed financial services in some towns in the war-torn region of Tigray, enabling residents to access their funds after a shutdown lasting more than a year.
FTX founder Bankman-Fried back in jail after hearing
Samuel Bankman-Fried, wanted in the United States for fraud after the collapse of his FTX group, returned to a Bahama prison Monday after a hearing that had been expected to focus on his possible extradition.
Honeywell to pay $160 mn to settle US, Brazil bribe case
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Record year for auction houses Christie's and Sotheby's
Auction house Christie's on Monday announced record sales of $8.4 billion in 2022, outshining its rival Sotheby's, which also posted its best-ever result at $8 billion for the year.
Former 'Top Gear' host stokes complaints after Meghan 'hate' article
Former Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson faced a barrage of complaints on Monday after a huge backlash to a newspaper column in which he said he "hated" Prince Harry's wife Meghan.
US investor buys French Ligue 1 club Lyon
American investment company Eagle Football Holding added to a growing international portfolio when it took control of Ligue 1 club Lyon on Monday, the French side announced in a press release.
German gas giant's shareholders back nationalisation
Shareholders of troubled German gas giant Uniper on Monday approved the company's nationalisation after it was pushed to the brink of collapse following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Greek policeman who fatally shot Roma boy freed ahead of trial
A Greek police officer accused of fatally shooting a Roma teen earlier this month was conditionally freed from detention Monday ahead of his trial, a justice source said.
German gas giant's shareholders to vote on nationalisation
Shareholders of troubled German gas giant Uniper were to vote Monday on the company's nationalisation after it was pushed to the brink of collapse following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
German business morale up again as prospects brighten
German business confidence improved for a third straight month in December, a key survey showed Monday, the latest sign a downturn in Europe's top economy may be milder than feared.
Italy partly bows to EU over card payments
Italy's new hard-right government has abandoned plans to allow merchants to refuse card payments under 60 euros ($64), following pressure from the European Union.
Ghana suspends part of foreign debt payments
Ghana suspended payments on part of its foreign debt on Monday as the country undertakes debt restructuring in line with a bailout deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
European stocks attempt pre-Christmas rebound
Europe equities rose Monday in light pre-Christmas trade with many traders away for the festive break, rebounding gently from last week's losses that followed bumper interest rate hikes.
Musk polls Twitter users on his future as CEO
Elon Musk appeared to put his future in charge of Twitter on the line, posting a poll asking whether he should step down and vowing to abide by the results.
Cars and dolls for all: Spain tackles toy gender bias
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The comeback queen of 'Emily in Paris'
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Asian markets track US losses on recession worries
Asian markets fell on Monday as traders weighed the prospect of a global recession caused by central bank moves to fight inflation.
Dutch expected to apologise for 250 years of slavery
The Netherlands looks set Monday to finally embark on a path leading to a formal apology for its tainted 250-year history of slavery.
'Avatar' sequel dominates N.America movie screens
Sci-fi epic "Avatar: The Way of Water," the long-awaited sequel to James Cameron's 2009 blockbuster, swamped the competition at North American theaters, taking in an estimated $134 million, industry estimates showed Sunday.
Twitter to ban users from promoting rival social platforms
Twitter announced Sunday it would no longer allow users to promote their accounts on a host of social media platforms including Facebook and Instagram -- the latest policy change by the company under its controversial new owner Elon Musk.
Bernard Arnault, emperor of luxury and world's top fortune
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Key things to know about legal cannabis in New York
As New York state prepares to open its first legal cannabis stores, possibly before the end of the year, AFP details what you need to know about the new market.
Repent Ye: UK studio helps ex-fans of Kanye get rid of their tattoos
Kimberley Westgarth says she was so disgusted by Kanye West's recent anti-Semitic comments that she is getting rid of her tattoo of him.
Tunisians to vote on toothless parliament in poll shunned by opposition
Tunisia holds a lacklustre election on Saturday for a parliament with virtually no power, the final pillar in President Kais Saied's political overhaul in the birthplace of the Arab Spring.
Germany to cut the ribbon on first LNG terminal
Germany will on Saturday inaugurate its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal, built in record time, as the country scrambles to adapt to life without Russian energy.