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European stocks drift, dollar up tracking rates outlook
Europe's main stock markets steadied Monday after record highs for London and Paris last week as investors bet on prospects for a brighter economy despite lingering recession risks caused by high inflation.
Mauritius lashed by rains as intense Cyclone Freddy arrives
Mauritius cancelled flights and closed its stock exchange Monday as an intense tropical cyclone approached the Indian Ocean island nation, bringing rainfall and gusty winds with it.
Fear the biggest rival: first person to complete Antarctic 2.5 km swim
Chilean Barbara Hernandez, who became the first person recorded to have swum 2.5 kilometers (1.5 miles) in the near-freezing Antarctic Ocean, says fear -- not other people -- is her rival.
First-time filmmaker sparks sensation at Berlin fest
Asked how it feels to see the glowing reviews and ecstatic audiences for her new continent-spanning love story, first-time filmmaker Celine Song leans forward, blushes a little and whispers: "awesome".
Qatari bid for Man Utd poses questions over PSG's future
The announcement that a consortium led by a Qatari banker are bidding to buy Manchester United has raised questions about the potential impact for Paris Saint-Germain, who were taken over by Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) more than a decade ago.
Nigerians struggle with costs of living as election draws near
Like millions of fellow Nigerians, Rotimi Bankole says he wants to use Saturday's presidential elections to push for a better life in his oil-rich but crisis-ridden country.
UAE, Israel unveil joint naval vessel as military ties grow
The United Arab Emirates and Israel on Monday revealed their first jointly created unmanned vessel, illustrating their growing military ties as maritime threats rise in the Gulf region.
Paris transport to hire thousands to get in shape for Olympics
The Paris regional transit authority said Monday that it was seeking to hire thousands of employees to beef up services in time for the coming Rugby World Cup this year and the summer Olympics in 2024.
Gunfight after Afghan Taliban shut key border crossing with Pakistan
Gunfire erupted between Afghanistan and Pakistan border forces on Monday after Taliban authorities shut the country's busiest crossing with its eastern neighbour, officials said.
Asian markets rise but rate concerns cast shadow
Asian markets mostly rose Monday but traders remained on edge as they considered the prospect of more US interest rate hikes aimed at bringing down stubbornly high inflation.
Russia sanctions cripple Greek fur industry
In a large exhibition hall in northern Greece, Russian women would once strike a pose in a gold throne-like armchair, wrapped in their brand-new furs.
Regions in US, China most at risk for climate damage: report
Major industrial and economic centres in China and the United States are among the most vulnerable regions in the world to the increasingly destructive power of climate change-driven weather extremes, according to a comprehensive analysis Monday.
Asian markets swing on lingering rate concerns
Asian markets were mixed Monday with traders on edge as they considered the prospect of more US interest rate hikes aimed at bringing down stubbornly high inflation.
After rioting, Suriname leader appeals for return to normalcy
President Chan Santokhi on Sunday called on the people of Suriname to return to work after a spasm of rioting over the cost of living in the tiny South American country.
Kenya's Ruto urges accountability for world polluters
Kenyan President William Ruto called Sunday for rich countries to be held accountable for driving global warming and for a revamp of international financial institutions to better fight climate change.
Turkey quake survivors rescue belongings for uncertain future
"We don't know when we'll be able to come back," said Bilal Jawir as he finished loading a van with his family's things and prepared to leave the earthquake-hit Turkish city of Antakya.
Luxury sector eyes reopening of China
After a year of record sales and profits despite slowing global growth the luxury sector is looking to the reopening of China to deliver further expansion in 2023.
Iran freedom struggle stars at Berlin film fest
The Berlin film festival, long a champion of Iran's embattled independent directors, is spotlighting its citizens' fight for basic rights with a series of screenings, events and a red-carpet protest.
How India's scandal-hit Adani Group hushes critics
Independent Indian journalist Paranjoy Guha Thakurta is being sued by tycoon Gautam Adani's business empire in six different courts -- and he is not allowed to speak about the conglomerate or its owner.
US Supreme Court takes on immunity for tech giants
The US Supreme Court this week examines a quarter-century old law that has protected tech companies from lawsuits and prosecution for content posted by their users, with a chance that the rules governing the internet will no longer stand.
Sean Penn premieres love letter to Ukraine at Berlin fest
Sean Penn premiered "Superpower", his admiring portrait of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at war, telling the Berlin film festival Saturday the movie was also a wakeup call about Americans' own fragile democracy.
Angry Bing chatbot just mimicking humans, say experts
Microsoft's nascent Bing chatbot turning testy or even threatening is likely because it essentially mimics what it learned from online conversations, analysts and academics said on Friday.
'More work to do' in N.Ireland Brexit talks: British PM
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Friday hailed "positive" talks on potential changes to Northern Ireland's post-Brexit trading rules, but said there was "more work to do" before reaching agreement with the EU.
Sanitation firm fined $1.5mn for illegally hiring children
A sanitation company in the United States has paid $1.5 million in penalties for hiring over 100 children in "hazardous occupations" and having them work at meat processing facilities, the Department of Labor said Friday.
TikTok, Twitter user numbers bring them under strict EU rules
TikTok, Twitter, Apple Store, Amazon and several other online platforms have announced user figures in Europe that bring them under stricter EU regulations for policing internet content.
UK bank NatWest posts bumper profits but shares tank
British bank NatWest on Friday posted a jump in annual profits as it trimmed costs and the sector benefitted from rising interest rates.
Ukraine fallout pushes French nuclear giant EDF into historic loss
EDF reported one of the biggest losses in French corporate history Friday, as fallout from the Ukraine war and idling nuclear reactors spelt financial disaster for the state-controlled energy giant.
Hundreds of flights axed as German airport staff strike
Tens of thousands of travellers faced flight delays and cancellations Friday as workers at eight airports in Germany went on strike to demand better pay.
Tourism revival boosts Thai economy but exports sluggish
Thailand's economy expanded by 2.6 percent last year on the back of a tourism recovery and strong consumer confidence but an export slowdown dragged on growth, officials said Friday.
Japan's Indigenous peoples fight stigma to reclaim identities
In a forest in northern Japan's Hokkaido, Atsushi Monbetsu kneels on the moss in the thick morning fog and begins to pray in a language that has nearly disappeared.
Back from the dead, IPOs picking up again on Wall Street
The IPO parade of the early pandemic years crashed to Earth in 2022, but there are hints of a potential 2023 rebound despite plenty of lingering caution.
Covid infection gives similar immunity to vaccination: study
The protection against Covid-19 from being previously infected lasts at least as long as that offered by vaccination, one of the largest studies conducted on the subject said on Friday.