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US retail sales see slight rise, beating expectations
US consumer spending rose only slightly in August, government data showed Tuesday, with consumers appearing to shift towards essentials in the face of high interest rates.
US Fed begins two-day meeting set to end with rate cut
The US Federal Reserve began a two-day interest rate discussion on Tuesday that is all-but-certain to end with its first cut since March 2020, as inflation continues to ease.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs to plead not guilty to racketeering, sex trafficking
Sean "Diddy" Combs will plead not guilty on Tuesday to racketeering and sex trafficking charges, his lawyer said ahead of a court appearance by the superstar rapper.
'I am a rapist,' Frenchman tells trial over mass rape of wife
"I am a rapist," said a Frenchman accused of drugging his wife so that he and dozens of strangers could sexually assault her, his first testimony in a trial that has horrified France.
'Shouted his name': Channel tragedy survivor hopes friend made it
Khames made it out alive when the overcrowded vessel he was on capsized in the English Channel, but the migrant from Egypt has no idea whether the childhood friend he was travelling with also managed to survive.
STOOF International GmbH presents specially protected vehicles and innovative security concepts at Security Essen 2024
STOOF International GmbH, a leading global supplier of armoured vehicles and security equipment, is pleased to announce its participation in Security Essen 2024. The trade fair, which will take place in Essen from 17 to 20 September 2024, is one of the world's most important platforms for security and fire protection solutions.As a high-performance company in the security industry, STOOF International GmbH offers a wide range of specially protected off-road vehicles, armoured limousines, cash and valuables transporters and trucks. At Security Essen, the latest products and technologies will be presented that have been specially developed to meet the growing demands in the field of security.Visitors to the trade fair will have the opportunity to find out first-hand about the advanced solutions from STOOF International GmbH and experience the exceptional quality and performance of its products. More than ever, security has become a global challenge. STOOF International GmbH's products make a decisive contribution to protecting people and assets in risky and dangerous situations.
Charges against Sean 'Diddy' Combs to be revealed following arrest
Details of the charges against superstar rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs are expected to be revealed Tuesday, the US attorney for the Southern District of New York said following the music mogul's arrest in Manhattan.
Young Equatorial Guineans yearn for the American dream
Tiny but oil-rich Equatorial Guinea long escaped the youth exodus plaguing other African nations, but a decade of economic decline and rising unemployment has left many eager to leave.
Coal phase-out fuels far right in rural eastern Germany
White clouds still billow from the cooling towers of a coal plant near Spremberg in Germany's ex-communist east but the end is in sight as Berlin phases out the dirty fossil fuel.
More than 95,000 Japanese aged over 100, most of them women
The number of people in Japan aged 100 or older has hit a record high of more than 95,000 -- almost 90 percent of them women -- government data showed Tuesday.
Meta bans Russian state media outlets for 'interference'
Meta late Monday said it is banning Russian state media outlets from its apps around the world due to "foreign interference activity."
Most Asian markets up ahead of Fed but Tokyo hit by strong yen
Most Asian markets rose Tuesday but Tokyo sank more than one percent as exporters were hit by a stronger yen with traders gearing up for a bumper US interest rate cut and a key Japanese central bank meeting.
Chinese appliance maker Midea soars in Hong Kong after US$4 bn IPO
Shares in Chinese electronic appliance maker Midea surged more than nine percent on its Hong Kong debut Tuesday, having raised around US$4 billion in the city's biggest initial public offering for more than three years.
Boeing, union to resume talks as strike quiets Seattle plants
Negotiators from Boeing and the machinists union are scheduled to resume talks Tuesday after some 33,000 workers went on strike late last week.
Intel delays Germany, Poland chip factories for two years
Chip-making giant Intel on Monday said it was delaying its plans to build two mega chip-making factories in Germany and Poland as the company faces lower demand than anticipated.
Murdoch media empire succession drama plays out in US tribunal
A US tribunal began picking over the bitter spat between media magnate Rupert Murdoch and his children Monday in a case that could determine the fate of his empire, including the influential right-wing Fox News.
Top Biden aide says US economy at 'turning point'
The US economy is at an "important turning point," the top economic advisor to President Joe Biden said Monday, calling for safeguards to be put in place to protect gains made in the labor market, ahead of a key Federal Reserve interest rate decision.
Stock markets mixed before Fed decision
US and European stock markets were mixed on Monday as investors traded cautiously ahead of the US Federal Reserve's first interest-rate cut since 2020.
Titanic shipbuilder sinks back into trouble
Iconic shipbuilder Harland and Wolff, famed for constructing the doomed Titanic, said Monday it faced renewed financial difficulties, forcing it to offload non-core assets to preserve its shipyards.
Thierry Breton: France's bulldozer at the EU crashes out
France's Thierry Breton became one of the European Union's most prominent faces in Brussels, gaining the reputation of a disrupter as he clashed with tech giants -- and even his own boss.
Europe's EV troubles bubble up at Brussels Audi factory
Outside an Audi factory in Brussels described by the German carmaker as the "cradle" of its electric drive, around 200 picketing workers huddled around a bonfire in the morning drizzle.
Germany expands border controls to curb migrant arrivals
Germany will from Monday expand border controls to the frontiers with all nine of its neighbours to stop irregular migrants in a move that has sparked protests from other EU members.
'Easy, convenient, cheap': how single-use plastic rules the world
Each year the world produces around 400 million tonnes of plastic waste, much of it discarded after just a few minutes of use.
Asian markets wobble ahead of Fed as China fears dent sentiment
Asian investors trod cautiously Monday as they struggled to build on recent equity gains, with debate swirling around how big an expected US interest rate cut will be this week, while sentiment was being dragged by worries about the Chinese economy.
Plastics: navigating the maze of dizzying acronyms
Plastics are all around us -- from food packaging and drinking bottles to the insulation in our homes.
Union says talks with Boeing to resume Tuesday
Talks between Boeing and striking US factory workers will resume Tuesday under a federal mediator, the union said, after workers voted overwhelmingly to reject a proposal from the embattled aviation giant.
Deal with pilots averts strike at Air Canada
Flagship carrier Air Canada said Sunday it has reached a last-minute tentative deal with its pilots, averting a crippling strike that would have grounded flights and risked devastating the economy.
Eight migrants die in Channel crossing attempt
Eight migrants died early Sunday when their overcrowded vessel capsized while trying to cross the Channel from France to England, French authorities said, less than two weeks after the deadliest such disaster this year.
Iran two years after Mahsa Amini: persecution and defiance
Persecution of bereaved relatives. Impunity for perpetrators. Rampant executions and infighting among the opposition.
Why have Mexico's judicial reforms upset investors?
President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's controversial judicial reforms making Mexico the world's only country to elect all its judges by popular vote have spooked financial markets and investors.
Peru bids farewell to polarizing ex-president Fujimori
The state funeral of Peru's divisive ex-president Alberto Fujimori, a major figure in Latin American politics, began Saturday in Lima, capping three days of national mourning.
Boeing and striking workers to resume negotiations 'next week'
Talks between Boeing and striking US factory workers are due to resume early next week under a federal mediator, the government said Friday, after workers voted overwhelmingly to reject an earlier proposal from the embattled aviation giant.