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Ruble drops, stocks steady after aborted uprising in Russia

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The ruble reached a 14-month low againt the dollar on Monday but US and European stock stayed relatively steady after a …

Energy sector CO2 emissions hit record in 2022: study

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Global energy sector carbon dioxide emissions hit a record peak last year counter to Paris commitments, a key study …

Ruble drops, markets steady after aborted uprising in Russia

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The ruble reached a 14-month low againt the dollar on Monday but US and European stock markets steadied after a …

New carbon accounting rules target 'greenwashing'

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Common standards unveiled Monday for companies to report their greenhouse gas emissions could curb misleading climate …

German court approves claims over illegal diesel exhaust software

AFP - 6h ago

A top German court on Monday opened the way to further compensation claims against carmakers that installed illegal …

Stocks, ruble drop as traders eye Russia after aborted uprising

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The ruble reached a 14-month low against the dollar and major equity markets slid Monday after an aborted weekend mutiny …

Kenya's Ruto signs contentious tax bill into law

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Kenyan President William Ruto on Monday signed into law a bill that raises taxes on a wide range of items, the …

Markets, ruble drop as traders eye Russia after aborted uprising

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The ruble and most equity markets sank Monday as traders kept watch on Russia following an aborted mutiny at the weekend …

Australia plans huge fines if big tech fails to tackle disinformation

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Tech giants could face billions of dollars in fines for failing to tackle disinformation under proposed Australian laws, …

Asian markets swing as traders track events in Russia

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Asian markets fluctuated Monday as traders kept an eye on Russia following an aborted mutiny at the weekend that stoked …

German economy bids goodbye to years of plenty

Jun 25 2023

On his many visits to semiconductor factories and electric car plants, Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz bangs the drum …

We want porn to be boring, say Pornhub owners

Jun 25 2023

Governments should stop cracking down on porn websites and instead take pride in sexual expression and help to make porn …

Strange bedfellows: auto rivals embrace Tesla EV chargers

Jun 25 2023

Tesla's electric charging network has long pleased electric car mavens. But Elon Musk's "superchargers" are now winning …

Mexico's 'super peso' creates both winners and losers

Jun 25 2023

Rosario Crisostomo thought she had been cheated when she counted the money sent by her son from the United States. But …

Skin on show at Paris menswear week

Jun 24 2023

Plunging necklines, short-shorts and bottoms peaking out -- this has been a menswear week in Paris with plenty of skin …

EU welcomes Meta plans for tough content rules

Jun 24 2023

The EU on Friday cautiously welcomed efforts made by Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, to prepare for new …

Global stocks retreat as traders eye more rate hikes

Jun 23 2023

Global equity markets declined Friday as traders from Wall Street to Frankfurt eyed additional interest rate hikes by …

Dutch to shut Europe's biggest gas field after quakes

Jun 23 2023

The Netherlands said Friday it would end production at Europe's largest gas field on October 1 after years of …

Big ideas, small steps at climate finance summit

Jun 23 2023

A global climate summit wrapped up Friday with leaders agreeing that the international financial system was woefully …

Major US highway reopens two weeks after overpass collapse

Jun 23 2023

A section of one of America's busiest highways, which collapsed some two weeks ago after a fire, reopened Friday, …

Cheers in Zambia after landmark debt deal

Jun 23 2023

Hope and relief spread across Zambia on Friday after foreign lenders agreed to restructure part of the country's debt, a …

Heathrow security staff call off summer strikes

Jun 23 2023

Security officers at London's Heathrow Airport have called off strikes over the peak-demand summer months after voting …

Shipping emissions tax still stuck in port

Jun 23 2023

Efforts by France to build a consensus for a global carbon tax on the shipping industry failed to produce significant …

UK economy falters on cost-of-living crisis

Jun 23 2023

UK private-sector growth has slowed to a three-month low as soaring interest rates and stubbornly high inflation fuelled …

Race on for protection against hypersonic missiles

Jun 23 2023

Defence firms are racing to meet demand for systems to protect against attacks using tricky-to-intercept hypersonic …

As net tightens, Iranians pushed to take up homegrown apps

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Banned from using popular Western apps, Iranians have been left with little choice but to take up state-backed …

Panama Canal maintenance work aims to extend its life by a century

AFP - 13h ago

From their vantage point in cranes overlooking the Panama Canal, operators scrutinize the century-old walls of one of …

Audio book narrators say AI is already taking away business

AFP - 13h ago

As people brace for the disruptive impact of artificial intelligence on jobs and everyday living, those in the world of …

Former exec at TikTok parent firm sues, citing 'lawlessness'

May 13 2023

A former US-based executive of ByteDance, the Chinese company that owns TikTok, has sued it for wrongful dismissal, …

G7 finance chiefs move to diversify supply chains

May 13 2023

The G7 plans to launch a partnership scheme to diversify supply chains this year, the group's finance ministers said …

Biden nominates Philip Jefferson to number 2 spot at the Fed

May 12 2023

US President Joe Biden on Friday nominated Philip Jefferson to the number two job at the Federal Reserve, a position …

Linda Yaccarino to bring vaunted ad skills to Twitter

May 12 2023

Named Friday as Elon Musk's successor as Twitter CEO, Linda Yaccarino is a respected media and advertising executive …

Argentina annual inflation exceeds 108 percent in April

May 12 2023

Inflation in Argentina reached 108.8 percent in the 12 months to April, a more than three decade high, the Indec …

Stocks mixed as traders weigh inflation, US debt ceiling uncertainty

May 12 2023

Stock markets were mixed on Friday as traders weighed a range of issues, including US debt-ceiling hopes, expected …

Musk picks ad exec Linda Yaccarino as Twitter CEO

May 12 2023

Elon Musk has chosen top ad executive Linda Yaccarino to take the day-to-day reins of Twitter as he fights to reverse …

Battery makers turn northern French region into 'electric valley'

May 12 2023

Global battery makers are turning a formerly depressed northern French region into a 21st-century manufacturing hub and …

Montenegro paves way for bail of crypto fugitive Do Kwon

May 12 2023

A Montenegro court on Friday paved the way for the release on bail of fugitive cryptocurrency entrepreneur Do Kwon, as …

Stocks mixed as traders weigh inflation, China talks and debt

May 12 2023

Stock markets were mixed on Friday as traders weighed a range of issues, including US debt-ceiling hopes, talks between …

Top exec leaves NBCUniversal amid Twitter CEO reports

May 12 2023

A top advertising executive stepped down from NBCUniversal on Friday and is understood to be first in line to become the …

Stocks up as traders weigh inflation, China talks and debt

May 12 2023

US and European stock markets rose Friday as traders weighed a range of issues including US debt-ceiling hopes, talks …

Architects don't need AI, says high-tech pioneer Norman Foster

May 12 2023

British architect Norman Foster has spent six decades pushing the boundaries of technology with awe-inspiring modernist …

Positive trial results for RSV infant treatment: Sanofi

May 12 2023

French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi announced trial results on Friday that showed its preventative treatment for …

Europe charges up car battery drive with new plants

May 12 2023

Europe's efforts to build up its battery-making capacity got a major boost Friday as Sweden's Northvolt and Taiwan's …

Royal Mail CEO steps down after delivery failures

May 12 2023

The boss of Royal Mail is to step down, its parent group confirmed Friday, after lawmakers criticised the former …

Bangladesh audiences see first Indian movie in 50 years

May 12 2023

Thousands flocked to cinemas in Dhaka on Friday as Shah Rukh Khan's blockbuster "Pathaan" hit the big screens, the first …

Gamers rush to get Nintendo's new 'Zelda' after six-year wait

May 12 2023

Video game fans around the world flocked to shops on Friday to get their hands on the new edition of "Zelda", one of the …

Tea giants lose certification after Kenya sex abuse probe

May 12 2023

An international body said it had suspended its certification for two major global tea companies after an investigation …

'Wide open' for business: Russia makes play for Gulf money

May 12 2023

Grappling with sanctions and an exodus of foreign firms, Moscow is looking to investors from oil-rich Arab Gulf states …

'Hostile' US policies on China risk dividing world: Stiglitz

May 12 2023

"Hostile" US policies on China risk splitting the world into two blocs, Nobel-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz told AFP …

Markets mixed as traders weigh inflation, China talks and debt ceiling

May 12 2023

Markets were mixed Friday as traders weighed a range of issues including US debt ceiling hopes, high-level talks between …

The long wait is over: New 'Zelda' hits shelves

May 12 2023

A six-year wait came to an end for "Zelda" fans across the world on Friday as Nintendo released the long-awaited next …

UK economy ekes out growth in first quarter

May 12 2023

Britain's economy grew 0.1 percent over the first quarter despite weakening in March, official data revealed Friday, as …

Asian markets struggle as easing inflation fails to boost optimism

May 12 2023

Asian markets fluctuated Friday as traders weighed a range of issues including US debt ceiling hopes, high-level talks …

Brazil's internet bill row, explained

May 12 2023

Messaging app Telegram calls it an "attack on democracy," Google says it "seriously threatens free speech" -- but what …

What's the 14th Amendment and can it help avert a debt crisis?

May 12 2023

US President Joe Biden has been considering the "14th Amendment" option to avert a debt ceiling crisis, as the deadline …

Business owners in Cuba implore Biden to implement aid pledge

May 12 2023

Hundreds of Cuban tradespeople and independent owners of small businesses on Thursday sent a letter to President Joe …

Elon Musk says new Twitter chief has been hired

May 12 2023

Elon Musk on Thursday said he has hired someone to replace him as boss of Twitter and its newly named X Corporation …

Debt ceiling talks postponed until next week: W.House

May 11 2023

Crunch talks between US President Joe Biden and senior Republicans have been postponed until early next week to allow …

Stock markets down as traders weigh inflation, rate hikes

May 11 2023

Major stock markets dropped on Thursday as investors assessed fresh US inflation data, the financial health of a …

YouTuber who staged plane crash faces up to 20 years jail

May 11 2023

A YouTuber pilot who bailed out midair and deliberately sent his plane crashing into the ground could be jailed up to 20 …

Iraq to resume Kurdish oil exports to Turkey Saturday: statement

May 11 2023

Iraq's oil minister said Thursday that crude exports from the autonomous Kurdistan region to Turkey would resume on …

US moves to curb power plant emissions

May 11 2023

President Joe Biden's administration on Thursday announced sweeping plans to curb planet-warming emissions from the …

How to cover Trump? CNN on defensive as media wring hands -- again

May 11 2023

Donald Trump's airing of falsehoods and insults in a prime-time CNN appearance triggered a deluge of criticism of the …

Macron urges 'pause' in EU environment regulations

May 11 2023

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday urged the EU to pause imposing environmental regulations, saying Europe had …

Ethiopia grants mobile money licence to Kenya's Safaricom

May 11 2023

Ethiopia's central bank said on Thursday it had issued a mobile money licence to Kenyan telecoms giant Safaricom, the …

Biden administration announces plan to curb emissions from power plants

May 11 2023

President Joe Biden's administration on Thursday announced sweeping plans to curb planet-warming emissions from the …

Threats and shared gold after cheating row rocks eSports final

May 11 2023

An eSports final at the Southeast Asian Games has been rocked by cheating allegations that led to the gold medal being …

Czechs announce major pension, tax reform to rein in debt

May 11 2023

The Czech government presented an extensive tax and pension reform on Thursday designed to curb soaring public debt due …

EU lawmakers take first step towards AI curbs

May 11 2023

European Parliament lawmakers on Thursday took a crucial first step towards EU-wide regulation of ChatGPT and other …

Bank of England lifts interest rate to 15-year high

May 11 2023

The Bank of England on Thursday lifted its key interest rate to the highest level since the 2008 financial crisis, …

Finnish footbridge collapse injures 27, mostly children

May 11 2023

Some 27 young people, mostly children, were injured in Finland on Thursday when a temporary footbridge near a …

Stock markets waver after Bank of England rate hike

May 11 2023

Europe's main stock markets wavered on Thursday, with London sliding after the Bank of England announced it was hiking …

iPhone maker Foxconn's profits slump 56 percent in first quarter

May 11 2023

Profits for Taiwanese tech giant and key Apple supplier Foxconn fell 56 percent in the first quarter, it announced …

European stocks climb as focus switches to Bank of England

May 11 2023

Europe's main stock markets rose on Thursday, with the region's key event an expected interest rate hike from the Bank …

SoftBank Group logs $7.2 billion full-year loss on tech woes

May 11 2023

SoftBank Group reported an annual net loss of over $7.2 billion on Thursday after a bruising year for the tech startup …

German union calls new two-day rail strike

May 11 2023

Transport union EVG on Thursday called a new round of strikes on Germany's rail network as workers demand higher wages …

A delicate succession in the Arctic Council after Russia sidelined

May 11 2023

The Arctic Council, a model for cooperation between former Cold War foes, on Thursday sees a delicate handover of …

Nissan full-year results beat estimates, forecast bullish

May 11 2023

Nissan said Thursday its full-year net profit slightly topped estimates and offered an upbeat forecast for the current …

Zambia's president defends 'economic diplomacy' to escape debt

May 11 2023

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema said his copper-rich country needs to forge diverse economic partnerships worldwide …

G7 finance chiefs tackle crises from Ukraine to banking

May 11 2023

Support for war-torn Ukraine topped the agenda at G7 finance talks on Thursday in Japan, where ministers and central …

'Full recovery': Emirates Group unveils record $3bn profit

May 11 2023

Emirates Group announced a record $3 billion annual profit on Thursday, hailing a "full recovery" for the Dubai-based …

Australian minister heads to China seeking 'unimpeded' trade

May 11 2023

Australia's trade minister flew to Beijing on Thursday on a mission to demolish Chinese import barriers after years of …

Asian markets slip as traders left unmoved by US inflation data

May 11 2023

Asian markets mostly fell Thursday as investors shrugged at data showing US inflation dipped further but only …

'A game of chance': Migrants battle glitchy app at US border

May 11 2023

The fate of tens of thousands of people seeking asylum at the United States' southern border will, from Friday, hinge on …

US debt 'brinkmanship' risks serious costs: Yellen

May 11 2023

Political brinkmanship over raising the US debt ceiling risks "serious economic costs" even without the "catastrophe" of …

Disney Plus sheds subscribers for second straight quarter

May 11 2023

Subscribers to Disney Plus fell for the second straight quarter, the company said on Wednesday, though it stemmed …

European Parliament votes on curbs for ChatGPT and other AI

May 11 2023

EU lawmakers hold a crucial vote Thursday towards setting restrictions on how AI such as ChatGPT can be used in the …

Streaming giants battle for anime supremacy

May 11 2023

From R-rated sci-fi to teen biker gang adventures, streaming platforms are locked in an intensifying battle for …

Inflation-fighting Bank of England eyes 12th rate hike

May 11 2023

The Bank of England is forecast Thursday to deliver its twelfth straight interest rate hike as it seeks to dampen high …

Asian markets struggle as traders unmoved by US inflation data

May 11 2023

Asian markets were mixed Thursday as investors shrugged at data showing US inflation fell further but only marginally, …

Crises from Ukraine to banking await G7 finance ministers

May 11 2023

Support for war-torn Ukraine will top the agenda at G7 finance talks on Thursday, but ministers and central bankers will …

Germany says controversial Chinese stake in Hamburg port to go ahead

May 11 2023

The German government said Wednesday that it would allow a Chinese firm to buy a stake in a Hamburg port, after the …

Jewellery with Nazi links fetches over $155 mn at controversial auction

May 11 2023

Jewels belonging to an Austrian billionaire whose German husband made his fortune under the Nazis raked in more than …

Google answers ChatGPT challenge with Bard expansion

May 10 2023

Google on Wednesday said it is opening Bard, a rival to Microsoft-backed ChatGPT, to 180 countries as it expands use of …

Stock markets mixed as US inflation eases slightly

May 10 2023

Stock markets were mixed on Wednesday after much-anticipated data showed US consumer inflation had eased only slightly …

Stock markets down as US inflation eases slightly

May 10 2023

Stock markets were muted Wednesday after much-anticipated data showed US consumer inflation had eased only slightly in …

Climate maths 'doesn't add up' without carbon capture: COP28 chief

May 10 2023

The Emirati oil chief leading this year's UN climate talks said Wednesday the world must get "serious" about new …

US consumer inflation eases but price pressures remain

May 10 2023

Consumer inflation in the United States nudged down only slightly in April, the Labor Department said on Wednesday, …

Shell wins legal case over Nigeria oil spill

May 10 2023

Britain's highest court ruled Wednesday it was too late for people in Nigeria's Niger delta region to lodge pollution …

Stock markets drift lower before US inflation data

May 10 2023

Stock markets retreated and the dollar traded mixed Wednesday before the release of key US inflation data.

Markets drift lower as US inflation data looms

May 10 2023

Stocks extended losses in Asia and Europe on Wednesday as traders awaited the release of US inflation data, with …

Asian markets drift lower as US inflation data looms

May 10 2023

Stocks extended losses in Asia on Wednesday as traders awaited the release of US inflation data, with sentiment clouded …

Toyota full-year net profit beats forecast

May 10 2023

Top-selling automaker Toyota said Wednesday that its full-year net profit beat expectations and projected better sales …

Google to show off AI and Pixel gadget innovations

May 10 2023

Google is expected to enrich its popular online services with more artificial intelligence on Wednesday as it scrambles …

Mongolia's building boom traps capital residents in concrete jungle

May 10 2023

Otgoo recalls running around freely as a child in Mongolia's once sparsely populated capital city, but he fears a rapid …

Musk says video and audio calls coming to Twitter

May 10 2023

Twitter boss Elon Musk on Tuesday put out word that audio and video calls are coming to the platform.

Trudeau slams Facebook for threatening to block Canadian news

May 10 2023

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday slammed Meta after executives said it would block news for Canadian Facebook …

US woman who wrote book on grief charged with killing husband

May 10 2023

A US woman who wrote a book on dealing with grief after the death of her husband has been charged with his murder.