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UK reports further bleak economic data
UK government borrowing surged and retail sales slumped in September, official data showed Friday, dealing a further economic blow to a country in political crisis.
Google fined $162 mn by Indian watchdog over market dominance
Google has been fined more than $160 million by India's anti-trust watchdog after a probe found the tech behemoth was abusing its commanding position in the local smartphone market.
Dollar extends gains on Fed rate hike expectations
The dollar extended gains Friday on expectations the Federal Reserve will press ahead with its programme of bumper interest rate hikes for the rest of the year.
Homegrown superheroes: Meet the US Robin Hoods battling inflation
There is no such thing as a free lunch, economists chide, but one alternative store in the southern US city of Atlanta is offering the next best thing to those struggling with spiraling prices.
Brazil's dirty campaign: a disinformation guide
Brazil's election campaign has been an orgy of mudslinging, social media attacks and outright lies so outlandish they are sometimes comical.
US airlines cheer travel boost from shift to hybrid work
US airlines say they are reaping the benefits of a growing trend of hybrid work that allows employees to travel more frequently as Covid-19 restrictions ebb.
Ukraine warns Russia planning to destroy hydro dam
Kyiv accused Russia on Thursday of planning to destroy a hydropower plant in the eastern Kherson region, where Ukrainian soldiers have been steadily advancing and Moscow-installed authorities have begun evacuations.
Yen sinks to new low as British pound briefly surges after Truss exit
The yen sank to a new 32-year low Thursday against the dollar, while the pound briefly rallied after British Prime Minister Liz Truss announced her resignation following a brief crisis-filled tenure.
Dan Smith, American activist and son of a slave, dead at 90
Dan Smith, an American civil rights activist and son of a former slave has died aged 90, his wife told AFP Thursday.
Shortest-serving PM in history leaves scars on economy
Truss' attempt to boost growth in a recession-threatened economy was fuelled by eye-watering levels of debt, damaging her government's credibility on financial marketsLiz Truss, the shortest serving prime minister in UK history, leaves lasting scars on the economy after her botched budget rocked markets, spiked borrowing costs and tanked the pound.
Thai regulators approve controversial telecom merger
Thailand's telecom regulator on Thursday approved the merger of Telenor's Thai arm and a local rival that would create the kingdom's biggest mobile services provider, despite concerns about competition and consumer harm.
Italy holds govt talks as Meloni coalition spars over Ukraine
Italy's president began consultations Thursday to form a new government following the victory of far-right leader Giorgia Meloni in elections last month, even as friction over Ukraine threatened the unity of her coalition.
Pound, London stocks climb after Truss resignation
The London stock market and the pound bounced on Thursday after British Prime Minister Liz Truss announced her resignation following disastrous policies that rocked the markets for weeks.
European Space Agency to launch two missions on SpaceX rockets
The European Space Agency announced Thursday it will use SpaceX's Falcon 9 rockets to launch two scientific missions because of delays to its own Ariane 6 rocket and the cancellation of flights on Russia's Soyuz launchers.
Robust travel demand boosts American Airlines' Q3 profits
American Airlines reported a strong third quarter Thursday, capitalizing on robust demand for travel that the company sees persisting as Covid-19 worries recede.
Turkish central bank cuts rates again as inflation rockets
Turkey's central bank on Thursday cut its policy rate for the third consecutive month despite a plunging lira and an annual inflation rate that has soared over 83 percent.
Italy opens talks on new government as coalition spars over Ukraine
Italy's president began consultations Thursday on forming a new government following the victory of far-right leader Giorgia Meloni in elections last month, as tensions over Ukraine threatened the unity of her coalition.
Stocks mostly slide on strong dollar
Asian and European equities mostly slid Thursday after overnight Wall Street losses, while the dollar jumped as surging inflation, interest rate hikes and recession fears returned to the fore.
Turkish central bank cuts rates for third month
Turkey's central bank on Thursday cut its policy rate for the third consecutive month despite plunging lira and an annual inflation rate that has soared over 83 percent.
First-ever licencing deal struck for cancer drug
Pharmaceutical giant Novartis has signed a licensing agreement increasing access to a vital leukaemia treatment, a UN-backed public health organisation said Thursday, marking the first-ever such agreement for a cancer drug.
Yen sinks to 150 per dollar, lowest since 1990
The falling yen hit 150 per dollar for the first time since 1990 on Thursday, driven down by the contrast between Japanese monetary easing and aggressive US interest rate hikes.
Asian markets drop and dollar rises as inflation, rate fears return
Asian equities tumbled Thursday, tracking a sell-off on Wall Street, while the dollar regained its strength as surging inflation, interest rate hikes and recession fears returned to the fore.
Tesla quarterly profit jumps, but revenues miss estimates
Tesla reported Wednesday another quarter of sparkling earnings growth, but shares fell amid questions over the resilience of electric vehicle demand, CEO Elon Musk's embattled Twitter transaction and other issues.
Why law enforcement struggles to throttle crypto scams
Under the headline "Scammers in Paris", an online sleuth known as ZachXBT published a blog in August detailing how a pair of youngsters stole cryptoassets worth millions.
Britons skipping meals in cost of living crisis: poll
Millions of Britons are skipping meals in current the cost-of-living crisis, a consumer group warned Thursday, having already forecast that many risk fuel poverty after the UK curbed its energy price freeze.
Musk says he's 'excited' about buying Twitter, but overpaying
Elon Musk on Wednesday said he is "excited" about taking over Twitter, expressing enthusiasm even though he's spent months trying to break free of the $44 billion buyout contract.
US hits network that smuggled chips to Russian arms makers
US authorities indicted five Russians Wednesday who allegedly shipped American electronic components to Russia arms makers, some of which have been found on the battlefield in Ukraine.
Tesla reports jump in Q3 profits, but revenues miss estimates
Tesla reported Wednesday another quarter of sparkling earnings growth, but shares fell amid questions over the resilience of electric vehicle demand, CEO Elon Musk's embattled Twitter transaction and other issues.
L.S. Lowry's 'Going to the Match' sells for nearly £8 mn
L.S. Lowry's "Going To The Match", one of the most iconic paintings of 20th century British art, sold at auction Wednesday for a record-breaking £7.85 million ($8.81 million).
L.S. Lowry's 'Going to the Match' sells for nearly £8m
L.S. Lowry's "Going To The Match", one of the most iconic paintings of 20th century British art, sold at auction Wednesday for a record-breaking £7.85 million ($8.81 million).
Macron rams budget through divided French parliament
President Emmanuel Macron's government on Wednesday sought to ram its 2023 budget through parliament without a vote as it seeks to lift the country out of an economic squeeze that has sparked strikes and demonstrations.
Spain minister says EU energy crisis measures too 'timid'
The EU's proposals to rein in soaring energy prices are too "timid" and could lead to a "breakdown in confidence" in European institutions, Spain's Energy Minister Teresa Ribera said Wednesday during an interview with AFP on the eve of an EU leaders summit.
BMW to invest $1.7 bn in electric car production in US
German carmaker BMW said Wednesday it will invest $1.7 billion in the production of electric vehicles in the United States.
Truss budget fiasco shows power of the markets
British Prime Minister Liz Truss's humiliating budget U-turn shows how markets can wield influence over government fiscal policy.
Stocks waver as inflation concerns offset positive earnings
Major stock markets fluctuated Wednesday as investors tracked soaring inflation and positive earnings results.
Empty shelves as German supermarkets resist price hikes
German shoppers are increasingly finding empty shelves where their favourite Kellogg's cereal, Mars chocolate bar or rice brand used to be, as supermarkets square off against major food companies over price hikes.
'Shocking' UK report links poor care to death of 45 babies
A damning report Wednesday found that 45 babies who died at two British hospitals might have survived if their care had been up to standard, in the latest UK maternity scandal.
Procter & Gamble earnings boosted by price hikes
Procter & Gamble turned in another solid quarter Wednesday as it pointed to indications that consumers are mostly sticking with leading household brands despite higher prices.
Trump to testify in defamation case against rape accuser
Former US president Donald Trump is expected to testify Wednesday in a defamation case pitting him against a prominent American columnist who says he raped her in the 1990s.