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Global stocks mostly higher in thin pre-Christmas trade
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NASA probe makes closest ever pass by the Sun
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Global stocks mostly rise in thin pre-Christmas trade
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Global stocks mostly rise after US tech rally
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Investors swoop in to save German flying taxi startup
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Saving the mysterious African manatee at Cameroon hotspot
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The tsunami detection buoys safeguarding lives in Thailand
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Asian stocks mostly up after US tech rally
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US panel could not reach consensus on US-Japan steel deal: Nippon
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The real-life violence that inspired South Korea's 'Squid Game'
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El Salvador Congress votes to end ban on metal mining
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Five things to know about Panama Canal, in Trump's sights
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Mixed day for global stocks as market hopes for 'Santa Claus rally'
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Trump's TikTok love raises stakes in battle over app's fate
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European, US markets wobble awaiting Santa rally
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NASA solar probe to make its closest ever pass of Sun
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Volkswagen boss hails cost-cutting deal but shares fall
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Sweden says China blocked prosecutors' probe of ship linked to cut cables
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UK economy stagnant in third quarter in fresh setback
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Global stock markets edge higher as US inflation eases rate fears
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US probes China chip industry on 'anticompetitive' concerns
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Mobile cinema brings Tunisians big screen experience
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Honda and Nissan to launch merger talks
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Asian markets track Wall St rally as US inflation eases rate fears
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Honda and Nissan expected to begin merger talks
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Asian markets track Wall St rally as US inflation eases rate worries
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Trump vows to 'stop transgender lunacy' as a top priority
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Beyond Work Unveils Next-Generation Memory-Augmented AI Agent (MATRIX) for Enterprise Document Intelligence
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Sweet smell of success for niche perfumes
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'Finally, we made it!': Ho Chi Minh City celebrates first metro
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Tunisia women herb harvesters struggle with drought and heat
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Trump threatens to take back control of Panama Canal
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Secretive game developer codes hit 'Balatro' in Canadian prairie province
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Stellantis backtracks on plan to lay off 1,100 at US Jeep plant
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Banned Russian skater Valieva stars at Moscow ice gala
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Biden signs funding bill to avert government shutdown
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Sorrow and fury in German town after Christmas market attack
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France's most powerful nuclear reactor finally comes on stream
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Sierra Leone student tackles toxic air pollution
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Amazon says US strike caused 'no disruptions'
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Qualcomm scores key win in licensing dispute with Arm
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Scientists observe 'negative time' in quantum experiments
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US approves first drug treatment for sleep apnea
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Amazon expects no disruptions as US strike goes into 2nd day
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US confirms billions in chips funds to Samsung, Texas Instruments
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Wall Street rebounds despite US inflation ticking higher
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Serbia schools to shut amid new protests over station collapse
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Argentina's dollar craze cools under greenback-loving Milei
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'Dark lull' in German energy transition sparks political debate
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No longer Assad's mouthpiece, Syrian media face uncertainty
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Amazon workers in US strike days before Christmas
Thousands of workers at Amazon facilities across the United States went on strike Thursday, the Teamsters Union said, halting work at the height of the busy holiday gift-giving season.
Denmark expects Chinese ship probed over cut cables to depart
Denmark's foreign minister said Thursday that he expected a Chinese ship, anchored off the Danish coast and linked to two severed undersea cables, would be able to leave once an inspection which included four countries was completed.
BoE holds interest rate after inflation rise
The Bank of England on Thursday kept its key interest rate at 4.75 percent, deciding against a cut in line with the US Federal Reserve, as UK inflation rises again.
Portugal, Spain, France bust contaminated seafood ring
A European operation has spared revellers a potential food poisoning nightmare before Christmas, seizing 30 tonnes of molluscs illegally fished in polluted waters and arresting 62 suspects, authorities said on Thursday.
Stock markets decline as Fed eyes fewer rate cuts
European and Asian stock markets slid Thursday following sharp losses on Wall Street as the Federal Reserve signalled fewer cuts to US interest rates next year.
Gisele Pelicot's ex-husband jailed 20 years in France mass rape trial
A court on Thursday sentenced a French man to the maximum term of 20 years jail for committing and orchestrating the mass rapes of his now former wife Gisele Pelicot with dozens of strangers he recruited online.
Markets track Wall St down after Fed forecast, BoJ hits yen
Equity markets sank Thursday following a severe sell-off on Wall Street that came after the Federal Reserve halved its rates outlook, while the yen weakened as the Bank of Japan decided against a hike.
Ivory Coast wants bigger share of its mining boom
Ivory Coast's mining industry is booming, driven by foreign investment and the discovery of new deposits, but the country now wants a bigger slice of the pie for its own businesses.
Greek women fight for 'right to the truth' over abuse and violence
When Elli was sexually assaulted by her older brother when she was 11, the young Greek girl had a stark decision to make in a country where a patriarchal culture still dominates.
Asian stocks track Wall St down after Fed forecast, BoJ hits yen
Asian markets sank Thursday following a severe sell-off on Wall Street that came after the Federal Reserve halved its rates outlook, while the yen weakened as the Bank of Japan decided against a hike.
Yen drops as Bank of Japan maintains key interest rate
The yen weakened against the dollar Thursday after the Bank of Japan kept borrowing costs unchanged, extending a retreat for the currency that came after the Federal Reserve forecast fewer rate cuts.
Asian markets track Wall St rout as Fed pares rate-cut forecast
Asian markets sank Thursday and the dollar held gains following a severe sell-off on Wall Street that came after the Federal Reserve halved its rates outlook and boss Jerome Powell warned officials' focus was back on fighting inflation.
US Fed signals fewer cuts, sending stocks tumbling
The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday cut interest rates by a quarter point and signaled a slower pace of cuts ahead, triggering a sharp sell-off in the financial markets.
Trump opposes deal to avert government shutdown
US president-elect Donald Trump urged Republican lawmakers Wednesday to scupper a cross-party deal to avert a fast-looming US government shutdown.
US stocks tumble, dollar rallies as Fed signals fewer 2025 rate cuts
Wall Street stocks tumbled and the dollar rallied Wednesday after the Federal Reserve lowered borrowing rates again but projected fewer 2025 interest rate cuts in light of lingering inflation concerns.
US Supreme Court agrees to hear TikTok ban case
The US Supreme Court agreed on Wednesday to hear TikTok's appeal of a law that would force its Chinese owner to sell the online video-sharing platform or shut it down.
Stocks and dollar edge higher before Fed rate decision
Stock markets mostly edged higher while the dollar rose against main rivals Wednesday ahead of an expected decision by the US Federal Reserve to cut interest rates.
Stock steady, dollar climbs before Fed rate decision
Stock markets moved sideways while the dollar edged higher against main rivals Wednesday with the US Federal Reserve expected to cut interest rates.
UK electricity grid set for 'unprecedented' £35 bn investment
National Grid unveiled Wednesday a massive plan to nearly double the transmission capacity of the UK's electricity grid, boosting the British government's net zero ambitions.
Germany criticises UniCredit's 'unfriendly' moves on Commerzbank
Italian bank UniCredit's move to increase its stake in German lender Commerzbank, which further fuelled speculation of a takeover bid, was "uncoordinated and unfriendly", the German government said Wednesday.
Syrians face horror, fearing loved ones may be in mass graves
After losing hope of finding his two brothers among those freed from Syrian jails, Ziad Alaywi was filled with dread, knowing there was only one place they were likely to be: a mass grave.
Dutch authorities fine Netflix 4.75 mn euros over personal data use
Dutch authorities fined video streaming giant Netflix 4.75 million euros ($4.98 million) Wednesday over its handling of subscribers' personal data, which it said was unclear or incomplete in several respects.
Further hike in UK inflation hits rate cut chance
UK annual inflation climbed further above the Bank of England's target rate in November, official data showed Wednesday, firming expectations that it will avoid cutting interest rates this week.
Stock markets, dollar climb before Fed rate decision
Stock markets mostly climbed and the dollar steadied against main rivals Wednesday with the US Federal Reserve set to cut interest rates.
Syria's first flight since Assad's fall takes off
The first commercial flight since the ouster of president Bashar al-Assad took off from Damascus airport on Wednesday, offering Syrians a glimmer of hope after years of war and decades of oppression.
Shares in Japan chipmaker Kioxia jump 10% on Tokyo debut
Shares in Japanese chipmaker Kioxia closed 10 percent higher in Tokyo on Wednesday after an initial public offering that valued the firm at more than $5 billion.
Shares in Japan chipmaker Kioxia jumps 10% on Tokyo debut
Shares in Japanese chipmaker Kioxia closed 10 percent higher in Tokyo on Wednesday after an initial public offering that valued the firm at more than $5 billion.
Asian markets mixed ahead of Fed news, Nissan soars on merger reports
Asian markets swung Wednesday ahead of the Federal Reserve's much-anticipated policy announcement, while shares in Japanese car titan Nissan soared more than 20 percent after reports said it was in merger talks with rival Honda.
France mass rape trial triggers soul-searching in Spain
France's notorious mass rape trial has generated an enormous echo in Spain, a pioneer in the fight against gender-based violence, and highlighted the often overlooked scourge of domestic sexual violence.
Floor-length and horns: Namibia's Herero dress endures
From his humble Windhoek workshop, Namibia's leading fashion designer is keeping alive the love for the Herero people's traditional dress with horned headgear, a full-length skirt and a link to German colonisers accused of genocide.
Japanese carmakers Honda, Nissan in preliminary merger talks: reports
Japanese auto giants Honda and Nissan are in preliminary merger talks to help them compete against Tesla and Chinese electric vehicle makers, media reports said Wednesday.
US Fed expected to cut again, despite uncertain path ahead
The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut interest rates by a quarter point on Wednesday and signal a slower pace of cuts ahead, brushing off uncertainty about inflation's downward path and the possible impact of some of President-elect Donald Trump's economic proposals.