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Kenya's economy faces climate change risks: World Bank
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Nigeria's president pays tribute to Fela Kuti after Grammys Award
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French IT giant Capgemini to sell US subsidiary after row over ICE links
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New Epstein accuser claims sexual encounter with ex-prince Andrew: report
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Snowstorm disrupts travel in southern US as blast of icy weather widens
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Afghan returnees in Bamiyan struggle despite new homes
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Mired in economic trouble, Bangladesh pins hopes on election boost
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Chinese cash in jewellery at automated gold recyclers as prices soar
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Nvidia boss insists 'huge' investment in OpenAI on track
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Snowstorm barrels into southern US as blast of icy weather widens
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Ex-prince Andrew again caught up in Epstein scandal
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Snow storm barrels into southern US as blast of icy weather widens
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Ex-prince Andrew dogged again by Epstein scandal
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'Malfunction' cuts power in Ukraine. Here's what we know
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Women in ties return as feminism faces pushback
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Epstein offered ex-prince Andrew meeting with Russian woman: files
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China factory activity loses steam in January
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Melania Trump's atypical, divisive doc opens in theatres
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Gold, silver prices tumble as investors soothed by Trump Fed pick
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US Senate votes on funding deal - but shutdown still imminent
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Trump expects Iran to seek deal to avoid US strikes
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NASA delays Moon mission over frigid weather
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Fela Kuti: first African to get Grammys Lifetime Achievement Award
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Cubans queue for fuel as Trump issues oil ultimatum
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France rescues over 6,000 UK-bound Channel migrants in 2025
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Analysts say Kevin Warsh a safe choice for US Fed chair
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Fela Kuti to be first African to get Grammys Lifetime Achievement Award
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Gold, silver prices tumble as investors soothed by Trump's Fed pick
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Social media fuels surge in UK men seeking testosterone jabs
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Trump nominates former US Fed official as next central bank chief
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Chad, France eye economic cooperation as they reset strained ties
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Artist chains up thrashing robot dog to expose AI fears
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Dutch watchdog launches Roblox probe over 'risks to children'
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Cuddly Olympics mascot facing life or death struggle in the wild
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UK schoolgirl game character Amelia co-opted by far-right
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Panama court annuls Hong Kong firm's canal port concession
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Asian stocks hit by fresh tech fears as gold retreats from peak
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Apple earnings soar as China iPhone sales surge
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What are the key challenges awaiting the new US Fed chair?
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Moscow records heaviest snowfall in over 200 years
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French IT group Capgemini under fire over ICE links
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Mexico, under pressure not to serve as a back door for Chinese goods entering the United States, has proposed a 50 percent duty on car imports from the Asian giant -- up from 15-20 percent.
Most markets rise as US producer price data stokes rate cut bets
Asian equities mostly rose Thursday as investors built on this week's rally after US data ramped up expectations for a string of interest rate cuts.
French lawmakers urge social media ban for under-15s
Children under 15 in France should be banned entirely from using social media, and those aged between 15 and 18 should face a nighttime "digital curfew", a French parliamentary committee urged on Thursday.
France political crisis looms over ECB meeting
France's political crisis will likely take centre stage at a European Central Bank meeting Thursday, with turmoil in the eurozone's second-biggest economy causing a fresh headache for policymakers.
Hong Kong LGBTQ rights setback takes emotional toll
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French lawmakers urge 'digital curfew' for teens
Children under 15 in France should be banned entirely from using social media, and those aged between 15 and 18 should face a nighttime "digital curfew", a French parliamentary committee urged on Thursday.
Markets mostly up as US producer price data stokes rate cut bets
Asian equities mostly rose Thursday as investors built on this week's rally after US data ramped up expectations for a string of interest rate cuts.
'Minimalist' Ralph Lauren designs kick off New York Fashion Week
Ralph Lauren moved the start of New York Fashion Week a few hours early, presenting a Spring 2026 collection on Wednesday that the designer described as minimalist with a touch of softness.
S&P 500 ends at record as markets await key US consumer price data
The S&P 500 rose to a fresh record Wednesday behind a surge in Oracle shares as markets looked ahead to key consumer pricing data expected to influence US interest rate decisions.
S.Korea appeals to US to free workers
South Korea's top diplomat made a direct appeal Wednesday to the United States to release hundreds of workers detained in an immigration raid that stunned the close US ally, as a plane dispatched by Seoul was delayed.
Union to vote on deal to end strike at Boeing defense branch
Labor leaders reached a tentative agreement with Boeing that could resolve a strike in the aviation giant's defense business, the union announced Wednesday.
'Anguish' as Cuba plunges into new electricity blackout
Cubans were in despair Wednesday after their cash-strapped communist country plunged into its fifth nationwide power blackout in a year.
Musk's title of richest person challenged by Oracle's Ellison
Billionaire Elon Musk is at risk of losing his title of world's wealthiest person to Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, whose software giant stands poised for massive AI riches.
New French PM vows 'profound break' with past as protests flare
France's new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu promised a "profound break" with the past on Wednesday as he faced the thorny task of trying to build a government with enough parliamentary support to pull the country out of a political crisis.
Three migrants dead, three missing in Channel crossing attempts
Three people are believed to have been crushed to death and three others were missing in two separate incidents as migrants attempted to cross the English Channel, French officials said Wednesday.
US says backs S.Korea investment as plane fetches detained workers
The United States said Wednesday that it welcomed investment from South Korea, which dispatched a plane to repatriate hundreds of workers arrested in an immigration raid that shocked the close US ally.
Fossil energy 'significant' driver of climate-fuelled heatwaves: study
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Software company Oracle shares surge more than 35% on huge AI deals
Oracle shares surged more than 35 percent in early trading Wednesday after the software giant projected massive revenue growth based on contracts tied to artificial intelligence.
US Senate panel advances nomination of Trump's Fed governor pick
A US Senate committee on Wednesday advanced the nomination of President Donald Trump's choice to join the Federal Reserve board, despite concerns that he might not resign from the White House even if confirmed.
Belgium seeks US help in drug trafficking fight
Belgium's prime minister appealed Wednesday for American help to counter transnational drug trafficking as he visited the port of Antwerp, a key smuggling hub into Europe, with US homeland security chief Kristi Noem.
Stock markets strike records despite geopolitical unrest
Global stock markets struck fresh record highs on Tuesday as expectations of more cuts to US interest rates offset escalating geopolitical tensions.
New French PM vows 'profound break' with past to exit crisis
France's new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu promised a "profound break" with the past on Wednesday as he faced the thorny task of trying to build a government with enough parliamentary support to avoid an early demise.
Zara owner Inditex shares soar as sales growth revives
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Stock markets rise amid geopolitical unrest
Global stock markets rose Wednesday, with some Asian indices reaching record heights, as expectations of more cuts to US interest rates offset escalating geopolitical tensions.
Three dead, three missing in attempts to cross Channel
Three people are believed to have been crushed to death and three others were missing in two separate incidents as migrants attempted to cross the English Channel, French officials said on Wednesday.
'Block everything': protests grip France as new PM starts job
France's new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu was set to take office on Wednesday as protesters took to the streets in a show of grassroots opposition to President Emmanuel Macron, sparking clashes with police and dozens of arrests.
Von der Leyen urges EU to fight for place in 'hostile' world
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday urged Europe to assert its independence in a "hostile" world, as she condemned Russia's drone incursion in Poland and pushed for tougher action against Israel over Gaza.
'Block everything': France faces disruption as new PM starts job
France's new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu was to take office on Wednesday facing a day of protests disrupting transport, education and other services in a show of grassroots anger against President Emmanuel Macron.
Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk to cut 9,000 global jobs
Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk announced Wednesday that it would cut 11 percent of its workforce, as the maker of Ozempic and Wegovy faces rising competition for its anti-obesity treatments.
Asian markets enjoy record day as new US jobs data fans rate cut hopes
Asian markets extended gains on Wednesday, with Tokyo and Seoul emulating a record day on Wall Street as fresh data pointing to a weakening US jobs market ramped up expectations for a series of Federal Reserve rate cuts.
Trump jeered at Washington restaurant, called 'Hitler of our time'
Viral videos on social media portray the moment protesters began jeering US President Donald Trump at a Washington restaurant Tuesday, shouting "Free DC! Free Palestine! Trump is the Hitler of our time!"