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Boeing CEO to step down as safety concerns mount
Boeing announced Monday a leadership shakeup headlined by the departure of CEO Dave Calhoun as the aviation giant faces heavy scrutiny following safety incidents and manufacturing issues.
Hong Kong's popular Octopus card expands to mainland China
Hong Kong's popular Octopus tap-and-go card will be accepted on public transport in more than 336 mainland Chinese cities from Tuesday, the e-payment company has announced.
Trump faces double legal dramas in New York
Donald Trump faces twin legal crises on Monday in New York, where he could see the possible seizure of his storied properties over a massive fine as he separately fights to delay a criminal trial even further.
Troubled Boeing announces CEO Dave Calhoun to step down
Boeing announced Monday that CEO Dave Calhoun would leave his post as the aviation giant faces increased scrutiny after a series of safety incidents and manufacturing issues.
Stock markets drop as geopolitics, inflation concerns weigh
Leading European and Asian stock markets retreated Monday, as recent record heights gave way to concern over increased geopolitical tensions and stubbornly-high inflation according to traders.
Asian markets drop as key US inflation data looms
Asian markets mostly fell on Monday as investors set their sights on the release of key US inflation data due at the end of the week.
Asian markets mixed as key US inflation data looms
Asian markets were mixed on Monday as investors set their sights on the release of key US inflation data due at the end of the week.
London still awaits Olympic's promised 'affordable' housing
More than a decade after London hosted the Olympic Games, cranes are still everywhere in and around the Olympic Park in Stratford, where an array of buildings are under construction.
Senegal anti-establishment candidate closes in on presidential victory
Senegal's anti-establishment candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye appeared late Sunday to be closing in on a first-round victory in a presidential poll that follows several years of unrest and a political crisis.
Brazil police arrest 'masterminds' of Rio councilmember's 2018 murder
Brazilian police on Sunday arrested three current and former officials who allegedly masterminded the 2018 assassination of Rio de Janeiro city councilor Marielle Franco.
Vote count underway in Senegal's presidential poll
Vote counting got underway Sunday in Senegal's presidential election pitching continuity against radical change following several years of unrest and a political crisis.
Vote count begins in Senegal's wide-open presidential poll
Senegal began counting votes in Sunday’s presidential election as the two main rivals said they were confident of winning a poll that followed several years of unrest and a political crisis.
Hit by worker shortage, German city gets students to drive trams
Seated before the tram's control panel, Benedikt Hanne, 24, deftly steered the red and white wagons, hours before heading to Nuremberg university to study for a social work degree.
Sprinklers and drip irrigation help Iraqis beat drought
After four years of drought, Iraqi farmer Mohammed Sami was about to abandon his father's parched land, but then a water-saving irrigation system revived his crops and his hopes.
Funding bill bars US embassies from flying LGBTQ Pride flags
Tucked in the massive funding bill signed Saturday by President Joe Biden is a provision banning the flying of LGBTQ Pride flags over US embassies, but the White House has vowed to work toward its repeal.
Laurent de Brunhoff, heir of the 'Babar' saga
French author and illustrator Laurent de Brunhoff, who died Friday at the age of 98 according to US media, successfully continued the adventures of the affable elephant "Babar" -- first imagined as a bedtime story by his mother, before being turned into a beloved children's character.
Nike's long international struggle with Adidas
Nike scored one of the most surprising victories in their long battle to dominate international football business when they outbid Adidas to become Germany's kit supplier.
Zara owner Inditex workers protest after record profits
Workers at Inditex's Zara and other big name stores protested outside the company shops across Spain on Friday to demand better benefits after the world's biggest fashion retailer reported record profits and raised shareholder payouts.
Stocks mixed after rallying over interest rate outlook
European and US stock markets were mixed Friday after gaining earlier in the week over expectations of a series of interest rate cuts later this year.
Flag change on new England football kit causes uproar
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Friday waded into a row over a new England football shirt sold by Nike that changes the colours of the St George's Cross, saying "we shouldn't mess" with national flags.
Valentino and creative director Piccioli part ways after 25 years
Storied Italian luxury brand Valentino and longtime creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli announced Friday they were parting ways.
French news editor suspended over Macron-related headline
The news editor of a regional French daily has been suspended after a front-page headline critical of President Emmanuel Macron, management said Friday, causing outrage across the newsroom.
Stocks mixed after rally over interest rate outlook
European and US stock markets fluctuated Friday after rallying this week over the prospect of a series of interest rate cuts later this year.
Aston Martin poaches Bentley CEO in new shake up
British luxury car brand Aston Martin Lagonda on Friday said Adrian Hallmark would become its chief executive, poaching him from German-owned peer Bentley where he has stepped down as CEO.
Stock markets diverge on outlook for interest rates
European and Asian stock markets diverged Friday as traders closed out a week dominated by key central bank decisions on interest rates.
EU eyes tariffs to 'choke off' Russian grain sales
The EU is looking to "choke off" revenue Russia uses for its war on Ukraine by slapping "prohibitive tariffs" on grain and related imports into the bloc, under a plan being put to a leaders summit on Friday.
'Light on the horizon': German business morale improves
German business morale rose more strongly than expected in March, a key survey showed Friday, raising hope there is "light on the horizon" for Europe's crisis-hit top economy.
Berlin says German FA lacks 'patriotism' for dropping Adidas
German football's decision to drop Adidas as its kit supplier sparked dismay in Berlin on Friday, with the economy minister blasting the switch to US sportswear giant Nike as a lack of "patriotism".
Australia, Britain vow AUKUS nuclear-powered subs will be built
Australia and Britain said Friday that a landmark deal to develop AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines would go ahead, despite mounting fears about costs, capabilities and the possible return of Donald Trump.
Clothing giant Shein in focus as France targets fast fashion
With jaw-droppingly low prices and a seemingly endless selection of trendy clothes, Shein has taken the world by storm -- and found itself in the crosshairs of French lawmakers who want to curb the excesses of fast fashion.
Large group of migrants force way across Texas border
A "large group of migrants" crossing into the United States from Mexico broke through razor wire Thursday and rushed the border wall, the border patrol said, the latest episode in a simmering national immigration crisis.
Asian markets struggle as US data dents Fed rate cut optimism
Asian markets mostly fell Friday after data pointing to a still-strong US economy raised fresh concerns about inflation and dampened optimism that the Federal Reserve will slash interest rates as much as it expected this year.
Paris Olympics insists it won't be impacted by Atos woes
Organisers of the Paris Olympics are insisting the games will not be impacted by the ongoing troubles of French computer services group Atos, which provides essential services for the competition.
Curacao floating market reborn after Venezuela border reopened
For four generations, the Cordero family traveled regularly from Venezuela to the island of Curacao to sell their fruit and vegetables at the picturesque "floating" market of Willemstad.
Tepid Nike outlook dents shares as it touts Olympic offerings
Shares of Nike tumbled Thursday after the sports giant signaled a tepid near-term revenue outlook even as it promised to wow consumers with new offerings in an Olympic year.
Apple's 'Walled Garden' under fire in lawsuit
Call it a "walled garden" or an ecosystem, but at the heart of Thursday's blockbuster US lawsuit against Apple are the many ways the company gets customers to remain faithful to its products.
Mexico cuts interest rate for first time in three years
Mexico's central bank on Thursday reduced its benchmark interest rate for the first time in three years following a slowing of inflation in Latin America's second-largest economy.
US stocks hit fresh records as rate cut outlook improves
Global stock markets rose Thursday as several central banks joined the Fed in indicating lower interest rates are on the way, with US markets reaching fresh records.
Social media company Reddit surges after NYSE debut
Shares of social media company Reddit opened at $47 on the New York Stock Exchange Thursday, before vaulting even higher in a buoyant market debut.