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Republican denial of election results a 'path to chaos': Biden
President Joe Biden warned US voters Wednesday that the future of democracy was at stake in next week's midterms, with the steadfast refusal of some Republican candidates to accept election results opening a "path to chaos in America."
Fed delivers another steep rate hike with more to come
The Federal Reserve delivered another steep interest rate increase on Wednesday, as expected, with its move to cool red-hot inflation taking on more weight amid the political maelstrom ahead of key US midterm elections.
After lengthy slump, Boeing outlines path to comeback
After years of stumbles and weak results, Boeing said Wednesday it expects to return at mid-decade to operational health and a more robust financial performance.
From XXX to cookery? Erotic site OnlyFans seeks to shift debate
A year is a long time in the history of OnlyFans, an online platform where people sell erotic photos and videos to their subscribers.
North Korea 'covertly' supplying artillery shells to Russia: W.House
The United States said Wednesday that North Korea is sending a significant amount of artillery ammunition to Russia for its war in Ukraine, under cover of shipments to the Middle East or Africa.
Israel's Netanyahu on cusp of victory with far-right allies
Veteran Israeli hawk Benjamin Netanyahu appeared on the cusp of returning to power Wednesday, with initial election results showing his alliance with the extreme right taking a narrow lead.
US pharmacy chains to pay $10 bn to settle opioid cases
US pharmacy chains CVS Health and Walgreens said Wednesday they had reached preliminary agreements to together pay more than $10 billion to resolve opioid claims from US states, cities and tribes.
Ferrari sales, earnings guidance shift higher
Italian luxury sports car manufacturer Ferrari said Wednesday it had raised its 2022 earnings guidance after posting double-digit gains in sales and earnings.
Aston Martin losses deepen despite rising car sales
British luxury carmaker Aston Martin Lagonda on Wednesday revealed its third-quarter net losses more than doubled on supply-chain disruptions, offsetting accelerating sales.
US pharmacy chain CVS to pay $5 bn in opioid settlement
US pharmacy chain CVS Health said Wednesday they had agreed to pay approximately $5 billion over 10 years to "resolve all opioid lawsuits and claims" against them by states and cities.
Musk says may take 'weeks' for banned Twitter accounts to be restored
New Twitter owner Elon Musk said Wednesday that it will be "a few more weeks" before any banned accounts -- such as that of former US president Donald Trump -- may be restored on the platform.
US private hiring posts surprise uptick in October: survey
Private US companies hired more workers than expected in October, as restaurants and retailers stepped up hiring ahead of the festive season, according to data from payroll firm ADP Wednesday.
Floods wash away salt industry and tourism at Senegal's 'Pink Lake'
Maguette Ndiour stands on the edge of Senegal's Lake Retba, famous for its pink-hued waters, and points to a mound of salt slowly being shovelled into bags by men toiling under the hot midday sun.
Fed poised for further US rate hike as political pressure mounts
US central bankers are expected to announce another steep interest rate hike Wednesday as they try to prevent soaring inflation from becoming ingrained, but politicians are piling on the pressure in the final days of the midterm elections.
In Niagara Falls, bitcoin mining brings a new roar to town
In the US border town of Niagara Falls, residents accustomed to the soothing roar of the famous waterfalls recently discovered a much less pleasant sound: the "haunting hum" of bitcoin mining farms.
China imposes Covid lockdown on 600,000 people around iPhone plant
Chinese authorities imposed lockdowns on 600,000 people in the area surrounding the world's largest iPhone factory on Wednesday after workers fled to avoid a coronavirus outbreak and the resulting restrictions.
Top Chinese regulator urges investors to avoid foreign news
Investors should avoid reading international press coverage of China's economy, a top Chinese securities regulator told a summit of global bankers on Wednesday in comments that received endorsement from two senior executives.
Choking on factory waste: the Nile's rising scourge
As tourists pose for selfies on the shores of Lake Victoria in Uganda, factories within spitting distance of the source of the Nile dump their waste directly into Africa's longest river.
Rare US Constitution original copy to be auctioned in December
An original copy of the US Constitution -- one of only two known to be in private hands -- will be auctioned off in December with bidding estimated to go as high as $30 million, Sotheby's announced Tuesday.
'Law and order returned' Hong Kong's US-sanctioned leader says at banking summit
Hong Kong’s US-sanctioned leader insisted Wednesday that political stability and business confidence in the city has been restored following the crushing of democracy protests, as he opened a financial summit attended by global bankers including leading Wall Street executives.
Netanyahu ahead in Israel election: exit polls
The party of Israel's veteran ex-premier Benjamin Netanyahu was set to come first in Tuesday's vote, initial projections indicated, but there was no guarantee he could form a government.
Ukraine first lady appeals for IT workers' help
Ukraine's first lady called on Tuesday for IT specialists to help her country by building technology that saves lives rather than ending them.
Netanyahu party finishes first in Israel vote: initial projections
The party of Israel's veteran ex-premier Benjamin Netanyahu was set to come first in Tuesday's vote, initial projections indicated, but there was no guarantee he could form a government.
Wall Street chiefs to share stage with Hong Kong's sanctioned leader
Some of the world's top bankers will attend a Hong Kong finance summit on Wednesday, defying criticism by US lawmakers over their decision to share a stage with the city's leader who is sanctioned by Washington.
Musk announces $8 monthly charge for verified Twitter accounts
New Twitter head Elon Musk said Tuesday the site will charge $8 per month to verify users' accounts, arguing the plan would upend the platform's "current lords & peasants system" and create a new revenue stream for the company.
Global stocks mixed on Fed hopes, China zero-Covid reports
Global stock markets were mixed Tuesday, as traders looked ahead to the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision hoping it will signal a more dovish approach to fighting inflation.
Israel voters flock to the polls as Netanyahu eyes comeback
Israelis cast ballots Tuesday in their fifth election in less than four years, turning out for their strongest showing in two decades with ex-premier Benjamin Netanyahu seeking a comeback.
Counter-terror police probe UK migrant centre attack
A British counter-terrorism unit has taken over an investigation into the firebombing of a migrant processing centre, police said on Tuesday.
Israel vote turnout up as Netanyahu eyes comeback
Israelis cast ballots Tuesday in their fifth election in less than four years, turning out for their strongest showing in two decades with ex-premier Benjamin Netanyahu seeking a comeback.
Uber shares surge as company says consumers still strong
Shares of Uber rocketed higher Tuesday after it reported a surge in quarterly revenue and described consumer demand as remaining robust.
US Fed starts policy meeting with further rate hike expected
US central bankers started their two-day policy meeting Tuesday with persistently high inflation backing expectations of another rate hike -- a fourth straight steep increase as price pressures fail to ease quickly enough.
Global stocks rise on Fed optimism, China zero-Covid reports
Global stock markets rose sharply Tuesday, as traders looked ahead to the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision hoping it will signal a more dovish approach to fighting inflation.
Pfizer lifts 2022 forecast for Covid-19 vaccine sales as profits rise
Pfizer reported higher quarterly profits Tuesday as it lifted its full-year forecast for coronavirus vaccine sales and predicted Covid-19 would yield billions more in revenues for the forseeable future.
Lufthansa to raise salaries for German cabin crew
Lufthansa said Tuesday it had agreed a pay rise for 19,000 cabin crew members in Germany to help compensate for soaring inflation.
Markets rally before Fed, China zero-Covid hopes boost Hong Kong
Asian and European stock markets rose further Tuesday, as traders looked ahead to the Federal Reserve's policy decision, hoping it will signal a more dovish approach to fighting inflation.
BP quarterly profit surges on high energy prices
BP said Tuesday that underlying third-quarter profit more than doubled on high commodity prices after key energy producer Russia's invasion of Ukraine but logged a net loss on accounting charges.
'Serious blow': Ukraine commander fears loss of Starlink
Few took Elon Musk's tweeted threat to stop funding Starlink in Ukraine as seriously as the commander in charge of communications along much of the southern front.
US publishing mega-merger blocked by federal judge
A federal judge on Monday blocked publishing giant Penguin Random House from acquiring its competitor Simon & Schuster, siding with the US Justice Department which had argued against the mega-merger.
China iPhone factory under lockdown quadruples bonuses for workers who stay
The world's largest iPhone factory in central China told staff Tuesday it would quadruple their bonuses if they remained at the plant after scores of workers fled a Covid outbreak at the facility.