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French paper launches first edition under far-right editor
France's only national Sunday newspaper this weekend published its first edition under the leadership of a controversial far-right editor, whose appointment had prompted an unprecedented and lengthy staff walkout.
'Slaughter' as 30 migrants missing off Italy in rough seas
At least 30 migrants are missing following two shipwrecks off the Italian island of Lampedusa, according to survivor testimony, as rescuers Sunday winched to safety others trapped on the rocks by rough seas.
Pakistan's economic woes leave textile industry in tatters
Factory worker Lubna Babar was made redundant at the beginning of the year, a victim of a crisis in the Pakistan textile industry that has seen it lose ground to more nimble Asian competitors.
Pressure mounts on Niger coup leaders as deadline approaches
Pressure on Niger's coup leaders mounted Sunday with the approach of the deadline set by the West African regional bloc ECOWAS for the military to relinquish control or face possible armed intervention.
French billionaire Drahi to face investors as graft claims swirl
French-Israeli billionaire Patrick Drahi is set to make a rare appearance in front of investors this week with his multinational business empire Altice in the grip of a corruption scandal.
Firefighters contain wildfire near Spanish-French border
Firefighters from Spain and France succeeded on Saturday in containing a wildfire near the countries' shared Mediterranean coastal border, after winds dropped enough to allow water bomber planes to fly.
Pressure mounts on Niger coup leaders as deadline nears
Pressure on the leaders of a coup in Niger mounted Saturday on the eve of a west African bloc's deadline for the military to relinquish control or face possible armed intervention.
Belgium canal city of Bruges hits 'red line' with tourist crowds
Inhabitants of Belgium's cobblestone-and-canal city of Bruges are clear: summertime tourism has hit capacity.
Saudi dives into Ukraine peace push with Jeddah talks
Saudi Arabia was set to host talks on the Ukraine war on Saturday in the latest flexing of its diplomatic muscle, though expectations are mild for what the gathering might achieve.
Global equities mixed following US jobs report
US stocks ended lower on Friday as traders digested a mixed employment report, while bourses in Europe and Asia advanced.
US jobs data works to boost stocks
A tepid jobs report that could help the Federal Reserve hold off on further interest rate hikes on Friday boosted equities and pulled the rug out from under the dollar.
Southgate understands anger over Henderson's Saudi move
England manager Gareth Southgate says he understands the criticism directed at Jordan Henderson, a vocal supporter of the LGBT community, following his move to Saudi Arabian club Al-Ettifaq.
US hiring cooler than expected in July but jobs market still solid
Job growth in the United States was lower than anticipated in July, according to government data released Friday, hovering at the slowest pace since late 2020 in encouraging news for policymakers.
Stock markets diverge on mixed US jobs data
Stock markets diverged on Friday, with US stocks pushing higher after positive earnings and a tepid jobs report that could help the Federal Reserve hold off on further interest rate hikes.
US hiring cooler than expected in July but wage gains hold steady
Job creation in the United States was lower than anticipated in July, according to government data released Friday, hovering at the slowest pace since late 2020 in encouraging news for policymakers.
Maersk sees weaker demand for shipping
Maersk, the world's second-largest container shipping firm, said Friday it expects shipping volumes to fall this year as companies continue to reduce inventories.
Stock markets steady before US jobs data
Stock markets steadied Friday before the release of key US jobs data and as positive earnings helped to offset debt concerns in the world's biggest economy.
German industrial orders leap in June
German industrial orders jumped in June for the second month in a row on the back of major contracts despite the downturn dragging on Europe's top economy, official data released Friday showed.
China to remove tariffs on Australian barley as ties improve
China said Friday it will remove extra tariffs on Australian barley, in the latest thawing of ties between the two after years of tensions.
China says it will remove tariffs on Australian barley
China said Friday it will remove extra tariffs on Australian barley, in the latest thawing of ties between the two after years of tensions.
'Happy mothers': S. Korean couple beat same-sex barriers to parenthood
South Korea has spent billions of dollars on policies to boost its birth rate. But when Kim Kyu-jin and her wife wanted to have a baby, they had to fly to Belgium.
Asian markets mixed as traders nervously await US jobs report
Asian markets were mixed Friday at the end of a volatile week, with a fresh spike in US Treasury yields weighing on Wall Street and traders still concerned about the Federal Reserve's interest rate plans.
Asylum 'ban' at US southern border can stay: court
A de facto ban on claiming asylum at the US southern border implemented in May in an effort to stem a feared influx of migrants can stay in place for now, a court said Thursday.
Ecuador jungle community hopes vote will end oil drilling
Armed with a long blowgun and darts laced with poison extracted from plants, Kominta walks naked through the thick Ecuadorian jungle, where oil exploration is threatening his way of life.
Amazon and Apple beat earnings forecasts as they polish AI skills
Amazon and Apple on Thursday reported earnings that topped market expectations, aiming for even better days ahead with the help of artificial intelligence (AI).
US aims to deploy troops on tankers to deter seizures by Iran: official
The United States is preparing to deploy sailors and Marines aboard commercial tankers transiting the Gulf as part of efforts to deter Iran from seizing ships, a US official said Thursday.
Apple profits edge higher despite lower iPhone sales
Apple reported modestly higher quarterly profits Thursday despite another dip in revenues, as a record performance in services offset lower iPhone sales.
Amazon profit beats expectations on booming sales
Amazon on Thursday reported a quarterly profit that trounced market expectations, driven by strong sales helped by its annual Prime discount event.
Left faces up-hill battle for minimum wage in Italy
Security guard Aurelio Bocchi takes home just under four euros an hour in northern Italy, a paltry sum on which, he says, "we don't live, we survive".
Saudi extends 1m bpd oil output cut: energy ministry
Saudi Arabia announced Thursday it is extending a voluntary oil production cut of one million barrels per day for another month, keeping up its campaign to prop up prices.
BoE hikes rate 14th time in row on high UK inflation
The Bank of England on Thursday hiked its key interest rate for a 14th time in a row, by a quarter-point to 5.25 percent as UK inflation stays high, prolonging a cost-of-living crisis.
Adidas books profit as it sells off Kanye inventory
Adidas said Thursday it booked a profit in the second quarter, showing tentative signs of recovery as it sells off its huge inventory of rapper Kanye West's Yeezy merchandise.
Nigerian workers suspend strike over cost of living crisis
Nigerian workers have suspended a nationwide strike over the rising cost of living following the removal of a petrol subsidy scheme, the government and union leaders said Thursday.
Stocks markets extend losses on US credit downgrade
Major stock markets mostly slid further Thursday as traders moved out of riskier assets and into havens such as bonds, the dollar and yen after Fitch this week stripped the United States of its top credit rating.
Turkish inflation ticks up in July at 47.83 percent
Turkey's annual inflation climbed in July to 47.83 percent, up sharply from 38.2 percent, official data showed on Thursday, a week after the central bank more than doubled its year-end forecast.
Stocks struggle to recover from selloff, Fed rate fears linger
Asian markets fluctuated Thursday following a plunge on Wall Street as a forecast-beating US jobs report revived worries about the Federal Reserve's interest rate-hiking campaign.
Japan's elderly 'gateball' players unbeaten by the heat
Under a scorching sun in Tokyo, octogenarian Katsuko Morita swings her mallet and whacks a ball through a small "gate". The diehard gateballer plays almost every day, even when the mercury soars.
Traders struggle to recover from selloff as Fed rate fears linger
Asian markets fluctuated Thursday following a plunge on Wall Street as a forecast-beating US jobs report revived worries about the Federal Reserve's interest rate-hiking campaign.
BoE set for fresh rate hike as UK inflation stays high
The Bank of England is set to raise its key interest rate for a 14th time in a row Thursday as UK inflation stays high, adding to a cost-of-living crisis.