-
Kenya's economy faces climate change risks: World Bank
-
Sri Lanka issues fresh landslide warnings as toll nears 500
-
Stocks, dollar rise before key US inflation data
-
After wins abroad, Syria leader must gain trust at home
-
Markets rise ahead of US data, expected Fed rate cut
-
German factory orders rise more than expected
-
Flooding kills two as Vietnam hit by dozens of landslides
-
Italy to open Europe's first marine sanctuary for dolphins
-
Hong Kong university suspends student union after calls for fire justice
-
Asian markets rise ahead of US data, expected Fed rate cut
-
Georgia's street dogs stir affection, fear, national debate
-
Pandas and ping-pong: Macron ending China visit on lighter note
-
TikTok to comply with 'upsetting' Australian under-16 ban
-
Pentagon endorses Australia submarine pact
-
Softbank's Son says super AI could make humans like fish, win Nobel Prize
-
OpenAI strikes deal on US$4.6 bn AI centre in Australia
-
Rains hamper Sri Lanka cleanup after deadly floods
-
Unchecked mining waste taints DR Congo communities
-
Asian markets mixed ahead of US data, expected Fed rate cut
-
French almond makers revive traditions to counter US dominance
-
Aid cuts causing 'tragic' rise in child deaths, Bill Gates tells AFP
-
Abortion in Afghanistan: 'My mother crushed my stomach with a stone'
-
Mixed day for US equities as Japan's Nikkei rallies
-
To counter climate denial, UN scientists must be 'clear' about human role: IPCC chief
-
Facebook 'supreme court' admits 'frustrations' in 5 years of work
-
South Africa says wants equal treatment, after US G20 exclusion
-
One in three French Muslims say suffer discrimination: report
-
Microsoft faces complaint in EU over Israeli surveillance data
-
Milan-Cortina organisers rush to ready venues as Olympic flame arrives in Italy
-
Truth commission urges Finland to rectify Sami injustices
-
Stocks rise eyeing series of US rate cuts
-
Italy sweatshop probe snares more luxury brands
-
EU hits Meta with antitrust probe over WhatsApp AI features
-
Russia's Putin heads to India for defence, trade talks
-
South Africa telecoms giant Vodacom to take control of Kenya's Safaricom
-
Markets mixed as traders struggle to hold Fed cut rally
-
Asian markets mixed as traders struggle to hold Fed cut rally
-
In Turkey, ancient carved faces shed new light on Neolithic society
-
Asian markets stumble as traders struggle to hold Fed cut rally
-
Nintendo launches long-awaited 'Metroid Prime 4' sci-fi blaster
-
Trump scraps Biden's fuel-economy standards, sparking climate outcry
-
US stocks rise as weak jobs data boosts rate cut odds
-
Poor hiring data points to US economic weakness
-
Germany to host 2029 women's Euros
-
Satellite surge threatens space telescopes, astronomers warn
-
Greek govt warns farmers not to escalate subsidy protest
-
EU agrees deal to ban Russian gas by end of 2027
-
Former king's memoirs hits bookstores in Spain
-
German lithium project moves ahead in boost for Europe's EV sector
-
Stock markets mostly rise awaiting US data
Featured
Last news
Singapore AI teddy back on sale after recall over sex chat scare
A plushy, AI-enabled teddy bear recalled after its chatbot was found to engage in sexually explicit conversations and offer instructions on where to find knives is again for sale, AFP found.
European stocks steady as US shuts for Thanksgiving
European stock markets steadied Thursday after solid gains in Asia, as markets increasingly expect the US Federal Reserve to cut interest rates next month.
Wildlife trade body rejects new eel protections
The world's top wildlife trade body rejected new protections for eels on Thursday in a secret ballot at talks in Uzbekistan.
Most Asian markets track latest Wall St rally as rate bets rise
Most Asian markets rose Thursday to extend the week's global rally as traders ramp up bets on a third successive US interest rate cut next month.
Asian stocks track latest Wall St rally as rate bets rise
Asian markets rose again Thursday to extend the week's global rally as traders ramp up bets on a third successive US interest rate cut next month.
Japan beer giant Asahi delays earnings due to cyberattack
Japanese beer giant Asahi said Thursday it has delayed the release of full-year financial results due to a major ongoing cyberattack that began in late September.
US stocks rise for 3rd straight day while British pound advances
Global stocks mostly rose Wednesday, with Wall Street equities gaining on hopes of lower interest rates, while the British pound advanced on the government's unveiling of a new budget.
UK allows new oil, gas drilling in existing North Sea fields
Britain's government signalled Wednesday it could issue permits for oil and gas extraction around existing North Sea fields, despite a promise to halt licences for new production in the area.
UK tax-raising budget pleases markets despite growth downgrades
Britain's government unveiled a tax-raising budget Wednesday welcomed by financial markets, as its hard-hitting action aims to slash state debt as well as fund public services.
NASA confirms support for delayed European Mars rover: ESA
NASA has confirmed that it will contribute to Europe's Martian rover Rosalind Franklin, which is scheduled to launch in 2028 after repeated delays, the European Space Agency said on Wednesday.
Insurance giant Allianz signals job cuts in AI shift
German insurance giant Allianz signalled Wednesday looming job cuts due to its adoption of artificial intelligence with a report saying up to 1,800 roles, mainly in call centres, could be axed.
Swedish steel startup Stegra gets more state aid
The Swedish Energy Agency said Wednesday it was giving some $40 million in support to low-carbon steelmaker Stegra, amid fears surrounding the ambitious startup's finances.
Lebanese living abroad seek hope as they return for pope visit
Rachelle Mazraani is travelling from Sydney to Beirut for Pope Leo XIV's visit this week, one of many Lebanese at home and abroad who hope the trip will revive their struggling country.
Swedish steel startup Stegra gets state aid
The Swedish Energy Agency said Wednesday it was giving some $40 million in support to low-carbon steelmaker Stegra, amid fears surrounding the ambitious startup's finances.
Shein under EU pressure over childlike sex dolls
The European Union stepped up its pressure on Shein on Wednesday after the online retail giant faced an uproar in France over the sale of childlike sex dolls.
EU lawmakers call to make it easier to suspend shopping platforms like Shein
EU lawmakers on Wednesday called to make it easier to suspend e-commerce platforms, following outrage in France over the sale of childlike sex dolls on Shein, and demanded better policing of such websites.
Richard Branson 'heartbroken' as his wife dies aged 80
British entrepreneur Richard Branson paid tribute Wednesday to his wife Joan Templeman shortly after announcing her death, saying "life will never be the same without her".
ECB warns on stretched AI valuations and sovereign debt risks
Heightened market exuberance around artificial intelligence and eye-popping levels of government debt could pose risks to eurozone financial stability, the European Central Bank warned Wednesday.
IMF urges Germany to enact 'pro-growth' reforms
The International Monetary Fund said Wednesday that Germany's public spending ramp-up must be accompanied by "pro-growth" reforms to ensure Europe's beleaguered top economy makes a sustained recovery.
Stocks extend global rally as data boost rate cut hopes
Asia and Europe extended a global equities rally Wednesday after another round of tepid US data reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates again next month.
'Forgotten' women demand justice in Spain breast cancer scandal
Anabel Cano thought cancer had spared her after she underwent a mammogram in the Spanish region of Andalusia. Having now lost a breast to a mastectomy, she feels betrayed.
Beloved sheepskin-sack cheese Bosnia wants to protect
High in the mountain meadows of southern Bosnia, farmer Branka Buha monitors her cows through a GPS signal on her husband's phone.
As Ukraine battles for key city, pro-Russian accounts wage AI war
Fighting for control of Pokrovsk in Ukraine's east is raging on, but in pro-Russian social media circles, Moscow has already won: viral, AI-generated videos depict a Ukrainian army in retreat, complete with fake, tearful soldiers.
Pele's brand acquired by family business of Neymar Jr.
Iconic footballer Pele's brand came under the ownership of another prominent Brazilian athlete, Neymar Santos Jr., after the company owned by his father said Tuesday it had bought the rights to use it.
Asian stocks extend global rally as data boost rate cut hopes
Asia extended a global equities rally Wednesday after another round of tepid US data reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates again next month.
Trump sends Witkoff to Moscow in hopes of finalizing Ukraine deal
Donald Trump said Tuesday he is sending his envoy Steve Witkoff to meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Moscow next week as the US president seeks to close out a deal to end the war in Ukraine.
Trump sends Witkoff to Moscow in hopes of finalisation Ukraine deal
Donald Trump said Tuesday he is sending his envoy Steve Witkoff to meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Moscow as the US president seeks to close out a deal to end the war in Ukraine.
Unknown Renoir painting sells for 1.8 million euros at auction
A previously unknown work by French impressionist painter Auguste Renoir of his toddler son Jean sold for 1.8 million euros ($2.08 million) at a Paris auction on Tuesday, the Drouot auction house told AFP.
EU, Africa pledge to boost trade, tackle migration at summit
European and African leaders committed to strengthening trade and better tackling irregular migration Tuesday, at the end of a summit aimed at boosting ties between the two continents.
EU gives Germany free pass over defence spending
Germany will escape EU punishment for breaking the bloc's budget rules because of a defence spending exemption, the European Commission said on Tuesday.
US retail sales miss expectations as consumers see higher costs
US retail sales grew at a slower pace than anticipated in September, government data showed Tuesday, as higher prices added to affordability concerns while firms grappled with an uptick in business costs.
Wall Street leads European equities higher as rate cut hopes rise
A solid opening for New York equities underpinned European stocks Tuesday as the tech sector extended a strong run and a US rate cut next month was seen as a near-certainty.