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Markets mostly rise as upbeat US data plays against rates outlook
Equity markets mostly rose Wednesday as investors weighed data showing the US economy remained resilient in the face of rising interest rates against the prospect of more tightening to bring inflation under control.
Lucky to come home: Growing up trans in Brazil can be deadly
Wearing a pink dress that matches the bow in her hair, eight-year-old Agatha flashes a smile that belies all she has been through as a trans child growing up in Brazil.
Markets mixed as upbeat US data plays against rates outlook
Asian markets were mixed Wednesday as investors weighed data showing the US economy remained resilient in the face of rising interest rates against the prospect of more tightening to bring inflation under control.
At Toronto tech show, second thoughts emerge over AI
Months after the spectacular launch of ChatGPT, the AI revolution is well underway but hints of caution are emerging, especially over letting one or two companies reign supreme.
UBS to cut 35,000 jobs after Credit Suisse rescue: report
Swiss banking group UBS plans to cut 35,000 jobs at Credit Suisse -- more than half its workforce -- as part of the emergency rescue takeover of its rival in March, according to a report by Bloomberg News on Tuesday.
Biden unveils election battle plan: 'Bidenomics'
President Joe Biden is making a big bet on the US economy powering him to re-election next year with the unveiling of a "Bidenomics" pitch to voters this week.
ECB recommends £500,000 fine for Yorkshire after cricket racism scandal
England cricket chiefs have recommended that Yorkshire be fined £500,000 ($638,000) and given hefty points deductions over their handling of the Azeem Rafiq racism scandal.
Stocks push higher as investors track China, US data
Global stocks advanced on Tuesday as China's growth reassurances and solid economic data in the United States helped reduce recession worries.
US new home sales jump unexpectedly to highest rate in over a year
New home sales in the United States surged unexpectedly in May, the Commerce Department said Tuesday, reaching the highest rate in over a year despite efforts to cool the economy.
French newspaper 'stunned' as far-right editor named
One of France's biggest newspapers is in turmoil after the shock appointment of a far-right editor whose rise to prominence underlines the rightwards shift of the country's media and politics.
US new home sales post surprise jump in May
New home sales in the United States surged unexpectedly in May, the Commerce Department said Tuesday, reaching the highest rate in over a year despite efforts to cool the economy.
Ugandans sue TotalEnergies for reparations in France
Twenty-six Ugandans on Tuesday sued French oil giant TotalEnergies in Paris for reparations over alleged human rights violations at its massive megaprojects in the country, as climate protesters targeted its UK headquarters.
Stocks tread water as investors track China, Russia news
European and US stocks held relatively steady on Tuesday as China's growth reassurances helped to offset political turmoil in Russia.
England's Stokes 'sorry' after cricket report exposes racism and sexism
England captain Ben Stokes said Tuesday he is "deeply sorry" to learn of the scale of discrimination in the sport after a damning report revealed "widespread" racism, sexism and classism in the game.
Stocks mostly higher as investors track China, Russia news
Major stock markets mostly rose Tuesday after recent losses, as China's growth reassurances helped to offset political turmoil in Russia.
Most markets rise but wary eyes on Fed, Russia
Markets mostly rose Tuesday after more than a week of losses but traders remained anxious about central banks' plans to continue hiking interest rates to fight stubborn inflation.
Will AI really destroy humanity?
The warnings are coming from all angles: artificial intelligence poses an existential risk to humanity and must be shackled before it is too late.
China calls West's economic de-risking a 'false proposition'
Chinese Premier Li Qiang slammed efforts in the West to "de-risk" their economies as a "false proposition" on Tuesday, hitting back against US and EU policy aimed at reducing their reliance on China.
Most Asian markets rise but wary eyes on Fed, Russia
Asian markets mostly rose Tuesday after more than a week of losses but traders remained anxious about central banks' plans to continue hiking interest rates to fight stubborn inflation.
Ex-Audi boss faces verdict in German 'dieselgate' case
Ex-Audi CEO Rupert Stadler is Tuesday expected to be convicted and sentenced over the "dieselgate" scandal, the highest-ranking former executive to be punished over the emissions cheating controversy that rocked the car industry.
Hong Kong high-rise aims to become 'village' of the dead
With its white marble foyer and lavish chandeliers, the 12-storey tower could be mistaken for one of Hong Kong’s newest hotels, but it offers a longer stay: a final resting place for thousands in one of the world's most crowded cities.
Which is longer, Amazon or Nile? New quest aims to settle old debate
What's the longest river in the world, the Nile or the Amazon? The question has fueled a heated debate for years. Now, an expedition into the South American jungle aims to settle it for good.
Indigenous defenders of oil in the Amazon
A group of Indigenous Waorani women give a war cry warning that environmentalists are not welcome in their part of the Ecuadoran Amazon, where an oil field operates partly on a protected reserve.
Ruble drops, stocks mostly retreat after aborted uprising in Russia
The ruble reached a 14-month low against the dollar on Monday while US and European markets mostly retreated after a short-lived mutiny in Russia stoked concerns about the nuclear-armed country's stability.
Jacquemus turns Versailles lake into fashion front row
One of the canniest rising stars of fashion, the French house Jacquemus put on perhaps the most luxurious show of the season in Paris on Monday, putting stars such as Victoria and David Beckham on boats on the lake of the Palace of Versailles to watch the catwalk along the water's edge.
Ruble drops, stocks steady after aborted uprising in Russia
The ruble reached a 14-month low againt the dollar on Monday but US and European stock stayed relatively steady after a short-lived mutiny in Russia stoked concerns about the nuclear-armed country's stability.
Ruble drops, markets steady after aborted uprising in Russia
The ruble reached a 14-month low againt the dollar on Monday but US and European stock markets steadied after a short-lived mutiny in Russia stoked concerns about the nuclear-armed country's stability.
Kenya's Ruto signs contentious tax bill into law
Kenyan President William Ruto on Monday signed into law a bill that raises taxes on a wide range of items, the presidency said, defying criticism that it will pile more economic hardship on citizens.
Stocks, ruble drop as traders eye Russia after aborted uprising
The ruble and most equity markets sank Monday as traders kept watch on Russia following an aborted mutiny at the weekend that stoked concerns about stability in the nuclear-armed country.
Markets, ruble drop as traders eye Russia after aborted uprising
The ruble and most equity markets sank Monday as traders kept watch on Russia following an aborted mutiny at the weekend that stoked concerns about stability in the nuclear-armed country.
Australia plans huge fines if big tech fails to tackle disinformation
Tech giants could face billions of dollars in fines for failing to tackle disinformation under proposed Australian laws, which a watchdog on Monday said would bring "mandatory" standards to the little-regulated sector.
Asian markets swing as traders track events in Russia
Asian markets fluctuated Monday as traders kept an eye on Russia following an aborted mutiny at the weekend that stoked concerns about stability in the nuclear-armed country.