Thai farmers pin hopes on microbes to end annual burning crisis
Kenya's economy faces climate change risks: World Bank
Marvel premieres first 'Avengers: Doomsday' trailer at CinemaCon
Escaped wolf in South Korea recaptured, returned to zoo
Back on Earth, Artemis II crew still finding their footing
Australian tycoon battles Meta over fake ads
Trump says Iran deal 'very close,' may go to Pakistan to sign
Pernod says Brown-Forman talks 'ongoing' after reported rival offer
Teachers protest as Turkey buries school shooting victims
Luxury group Kering seeks to make flagging Gucci 'unmissable' again
Repsol taking back control of Venezuelan oil assets
Turkey launches internet crackdown ahead of funerals for shooting victims
EasyJet says first-half loss to deepen on Mideast war
AI demand drives chipmaker TSMC's net profit to fresh record
Chatbots at the ballot box: AI skirts Brazil election rules
Val Kilmer returns via AI as filmmakers test Hollywood's red line
Tokyo record leads Asia stocks higher as Iran peace hopes grow
BBC to cut up to 2,000 jobs under 'financial pressures'
Swiss watchmakers say time will tell on effects of Mideast conflict
Merz praises Lufthansa on centenary as strikes ruin party
Critically endangered orangutan born at Madrid zoo
Chinese suppliers, Mideast importers fret about war fallout on trade
EU says age-check app 'ready' in push to protect children online
French luxury firms Hermes, Kering knocked by disappointing sales
Rosalia caps journey from student to star with Barcelona concerts
AI-driven chip shortage slowing efforts to get world online: GSMA
Weather
The impacts of climate change could shave up to seven percent off Kenya's economic output by 2050 compared to baseline forecasts, unless it adapts, the World Bank warned on Friday.
Economy
Just weeks after her husband won Belgium's national elections in 2024, Veerle Hegge found herself in hospital for an eating disorder that almost claimed her life.
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Disney showcased the first theatrical trailer of the new Marvel franchise film "Avengers: Doomsday" on Thursday during the closing day of CinemaCon in Las Vegas.
Economy
Stock markets fell Friday as investors awaited news of an extension to the Iran-US ceasefire, while crude prices edged back down following the previous day's rally.
Netflix shares plummeted more than nine percent Thursday as the TV streaming titan's quarterly earnings failed to impress investors and co-founder Reed Hastings announced he is leaving.
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A wolf that escaped from a South Korean zoo was recaptured on Friday, authorities said, after he caused a school closure, a huge nine-day search and a government gaffe over an AI-generated image.
Economy
IMF economists warned Thursday that the war in Iran could have “very, certainly severe” consequences far outside the region – especially for energy-importing countries.
Economy
Spain's Vice President Carlos Cuerpo said Thursday that the resumption of relations between the International Monetary Fund and Venezuela should take place shortly.
Economy
Australian mining magnate Andrew Forrest is asking a US federal court in Silicon Valley to hold Meta accountable for scam ads using his likeness without permission.
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Where once there was ice, only rock remains.
Economy
President Donald Trump said Thursday that the United States and Iran were "very close" to a peace deal and that he would consider going to Pakistan to sign an agreement.
Economy
Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund announced Thursday the sale of its majority stake in Saudi Pro League football club Al-Hilal, where French striker Karim Benzema plays.
Economy
French drinks giant Pernod Ricard said Thursday that talks to buy Brown-Forman, the US owner of Jack Daniel's whiskey, were continuing after reports of a rival American offer by Sazerac.
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Prince Harry's wife Meghan Markle claimed Thursday she has been "bullied and attacked" on social media every day for a decade and was "the most trolled person in the entire world".
Education
Thousands of teachers protested in Turkey on Thursday after two school shootings in two days left the country reeling, with the authorities cracking down on social media as crowds gathered for the funerals of nine victims of the second shooting.
Economy
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday hinted at possible measures limiting children's access to social media, as he met senior tech figures and warned: "Things can't go on like this."
Economy
French luxury group Kering promised Thursday to make its flagship Gucci brand once again "unmissable" and boost production of leather goods as it seeks to turn around its financial performance.
Economy
French conservative billionaire Vincent Bollore came under attack from dozens of authors on Thursday at one of his flagship publishing brands, as he continues to reshape the country's media landscape.
Economy
Spanish energy group Repsol said on Thursday it has reached an agreement with the Venezuelan government to regain control of its oil business in the country and sharply increase production over the coming years.
Economy
French oil and gas giant TotalEnergies said Thursday its production in the first quarter of the year was expected to have remained stable despite the Middle East war hitting its output in the region.
Education
Turkey cracked down Thursday on social media posts praising two school shootings in two days which have left the country reeling, ordering dozens of arrests ahead of funerals for the victims, who were mostly children.
Economy
Britain's biggest supermarket chain Tesco warned Thursday that its profits could be impacted by the Mideast war lifting food costs, as it posted higher earnings for its last financial year.
Economy
British no-frills airline EasyJet on Thursday said it expects to post a deeper first-half loss compared with one year earlier after the Middle East war sent jet fuel prices soaring.
Economy
Taiwanese chip manufacturer TSMC said Thursday that net profit for January-March leaped to a fresh quarterly record, boosted by the race to develop artificial intelligence technology.
Education
Funerals will be held on Thursday for nine people killed when a 14-year-old opened fire at a school in Turkey, sending shock waves across the country.
Economy
"Chat, who is the best candidate?": Six months out from Brazil's presidential election, AI chatbots are still answering such questions in defiance of new electoral rules banning them from giving voting tips.
Economy
Could planes soon be stuck on the ground due to a lack of fuel? The risk of jet fuel shortages is growing each day the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, although it isn't certain when exactly supplies will run out.
Economy
The first images of late American film star Val Kilmer returning to the big screen courtesy of artificial intelligence were unveiled Wednesday in Las Vegas, in what will likely stir debate over the technology's role in Hollywood.
Economy
China's economy expanded more than expected in the first three months of the year, with official data Thursday indicating resilience in the face of a Middle East crisis that threatens to hit global growth.
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Japanese stocks hit a record high as Asian equities extended the week's rally Thursday on heightened optimism the United States and Iran will extend their ceasefire for further talks to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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Towering columns of fire have engulfed a crucial Australian oil refinery after a chain of explosions, authorities said Thursday as they warned of disruptions to domestic fuel supply.
Economy
The BBC said on Wednesday that the British broadcasting corporation is set to cut up to 2,000 jobs amid a challenging media landscape.