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Legal battle looms over London's expanding vehicle pollution fee
A UK court on Tuesday will consider contentious plans to extend a scheme obliging the most polluting vehicles to pay for using London's roads, as opponents engage in protests -- and even sabotage.
Charles de Vilmorin: young designer turning couture unisex
At just 26, French designer Charles de Vilmorin is setting the tone for fashion's most elite segment, the haute couture week in Paris, with his gender-fluid aesthetic.
Oil prices fall despite output cuts, equities wobble
Oil prices reversed into the red Monday on global growth concerns, despite fresh output cuts by key producers Saudi Arabia and Russia aimed at propping up prices.
Oil prices momentarily lifted from output cuts, equities wobble
Oil prices rose on Monday after key producers Saudi Arabia and Russia further cut crude output in a bid to protect their precious revenues, but quickly gave up their gains.
Mercosur calls for 'update' to draft EU trade agreement
South American trade block Mercosur opened a two-day summit on Monday with host Argentina calling for an "update" to a long-paused trade deal with the European Union which it said was the product of an "asymmetrical" relationship.
Paris couture week brushes off riots with art and opulence
Greek goddesses at Christian Dior, mermaids at Iris Van Herpen and fine art inspiration at Schiaparelli -- the fashion world brushed aside concerns about riots in France as haute couture week launched on Monday.
Oil prices get small lift from output cuts; equities wobble
Oil prices rose on Monday after key producers Saudi Arabia and Russia further cut crude output in a bid to protect their precious revenues, but quickly gave up most of their gains.
Troubled retailer Tesco picks Burberry boss as chair
Britain's biggest retailer Tesco on Monday named Burberry boss Gerry Murphy as chairman, replacing John Allan who stepped down after misconduct claims which he denies.
Oil prices advance on output cutbacks; equities rise
Oil prices rose Monday after key producers Saudi Arabia and Russia further cut crude output in a bid to protect their precious revenues.
Markets follow Wall St higher as US inflation eases
Data showing inflation easing further boosted eqiuty markets Monday, fuelled by hopes central banks could be nearing the end of their interest rate hiking cycle.
Asian markets follow Wall St higher as US inflation eases
Data showing inflation easing further boosted Asian markets Monday, fuelled by hopes central banks could be nearing the end of their interest rate hiking cycle.
Mercosur summit opens as EU trade deal hangs in the balance
The South American trade bloc Mercosur opens a two-day summit Monday with a deal with the European Union on the agenda, but few expect leaders to reach consensus on how to fulfill EU demands on environmental protections.
Ukraine says Russian troops advancing in 'fierce fighting'
Ukraine said on Sunday that Russian troops were advancing in four areas in the east of the country amid "fierce fighting", but reported its forces moving forward in the south.
Moroccan women shake up world of Gnaoua music
Young Moroccan women are bringing new and inclusive energy to the centuries-old art of Gnaoua, a spiritual musical repertoire traditionally reserved for men.
In AI tussle, Twitter restricts number of posts users can read
Elon Musk announced Saturday that Twitter would temporarily restrict how many tweets users could read per day, in a move meant to tamp down on the use of the site's data by artificial intelligence companies.
British PM Sunak 'sad' over cricket racism and sexism report
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said he was "sad" to read a damning report that claimed racism and sexism are rife within English cricket.
Hollywood actors extend contract talks just before deadline
The union representing 160,000 actors and performers on Friday agreed to extend contract negotiations with Hollywood studios, staving off a potentially crippling strike until at least July 12.
French tourism sector faces cancellations over unrest
Days of violent protests across France after the fatal police shooting of a teenager have started to impact the country's tourism sector, with hotels and restaurants facing cancellations while some have also suffered damage in the unrest.
July 4th weekend celebrations to test US travel system
America's stressed travel infrastructure faces a major test this weekend as it contends with record turnout expected for the annual July 4th festivities.
Stocks rise as Apple tops $3 tn mark, inflation eases
Stocks jumped on Friday as Apple climbed above $3 trillion in market value for the first time since early 2022 and data showed inflation cooling in the United States and Europe.
Kenya's president to get pay hike as economy suffers
Kenya's president, his deputy and other state officials are set to receive pay rises despite citizens facing deep economic hardship and higher taxes, according to a government document seen by AFP Friday.
Stock markets rise as inflation eases
Stock markets rose on Friday as data showed inflation easing in the United States and Europe.
US Fed's favored inflation gauge declined sharply in May
The US inflation measure most closely watched by the Federal Reserve declined sharply in May, official figures showed Friday, returning to a downward trend after a jump a month earlier.
IMF and Pakistan reach $3 billion deal
Pakistan could get temporary relief for its ballooning foreign debt with a new deal worth $3 billion, the IMF has announced in Washington.
European stocks rally on inflation drop
European stock markets closed out the first half of the year with solid gains Friday after eurozone inflation slowed slightly more than expected.
Falling energy prices push eurozone inflation down
Eurozone inflation eased further in June as energy costs slid but those of food and drinks remained elevated as underlying price pressures persist, official data showed Friday.
Staff strike scraps flights at Geneva airport
A strike paralysed flights at Geneva airport for several hours on Friday, causing huge lines at the start of the busy summer travel season.
Pokemon Go firm Niantic slashes staff
The maker of mobile game Pokemon Go has said it will slash 230 jobs, almost one-third of its staff, in another blow to the tech industry.
Strike grounds flights at Geneva airport
A strike paralysed Geneva airport on Friday, grounding flights for two days at Switzerland's second-busiest airport at the start of the busy summer travel season.
Markets rise but rate hike worries temper upbeat US data
Markets mostly rose Friday as more forecast-beating data reinforced the US economy's resilience despite surging interest rates but piled further pressure on the Fed to keep hiking to tame inflation.
Markets rise but upbeat US data tempered by rate hike worries
Markets mostly rose Friday as more forecast-beating data reinforced the US economy's resilience despite surging interest rates but piled further pressure on the Fed to keep hiking to tame inflation.
64 flights cancelled at Geneva airport over strike
Some 64 flights were cancelled at Geneva's international airport on Friday, it said, after operations were halted for four hours because of a strike by workers at the start of the busy summer travel season.
IMF and Pakistan reach $3 billion stand-by deal
Pakistan could get temporary relief for its ballooning foreign debt with a new stand-by arrangement worth $3 billion announced by the IMF in Washington on Thursday.
Markets swing as US data is tempered by rate hike worries
Asian markets fluctuated Friday as more forecast-beating data reinforced the US economy's resilience despite surging interest rates but piled further pressure on the Federal Reserve to keep hiking to tame inflation.
In San Francisco, African Americans' calls for reparations surge
Lynette Mackey stands in front of her family's former Victorian home in San Francisco's Fillmore district, a onetime vibrant neighborhood that drew touring jazz greats.
Workers approve latest contract at Boeing supplier Spirit
Striking workers at Spirit Aerosystems, a key Boeing supplier, will return to the factory after approving an enhanced four-year labor contract, the union said Thursday.
July 4th weekend celebration to test US travel system
Travel forecasters are predicting record travel for the July 4th weekend, but this year's celebration may also be something of a battle with the elements.
Task force recommends major reparations for Black Californians
California should pay substantial financial reparations to African-Americans to compensate for the legacy of US slavery and systemic racism, a committee report published Thursday said.
Greta Thunberg denounces 'ecocide' in Ukraine
Environmental activist Greta Thunberg on Thursday denounced the ecological havoc caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the lack of international reaction to the disaster.