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Arnault family to complete Paris FC takeover 'in coming days'
The family of France's richest person, Bernard Arnault, will complete the acquisition of Paris FC "in the coming days", the Ligue 2 club's president said during a press conference Wednesday.
'Rust' premieres three years after on-set shooting death
The Western "Rust" got its world premiere on Wednesday at a Polish film festival, three years after its cinematographer was killed in an on-set shooting.
Stock markets retreat ahead of Nvidia earnings
US and European stock markets retreated on Wednesday as investors eagerly awaited results from artificial-intelligence giant Nvidia.
Ford to cut 4,000 jobs in Europe
US car giant Ford on Wednesday announced 4,000 more job cuts in Europe, mostly in Germany and Britain, in the latest blow to the continent's beleaguered car industry.
French comedian faces victims of drug-fuelled car crash
A French comedian on Wednesday asked forgiveness in court from the victims he maimed in a car crash he caused while on drugs after chemsex party, in a case that caused a media frenzy over his risky lifestyle as well as the rights of unborn children.
General strike in Greece against cost of living
Thousands of people demonstrated in Athens and other cities Wednesday as a 24-hour general strike against the rising cost of living shut down public services and part of the transport network.
Magritte painting nets auction record of $121 million
A painting by Rene Magritte shattered an auction record for the surrealist artist on Tuesday, selling for more than $121 million at Christie's in New York.
Markets fluctuate as traders weigh geopolitical tensions
Stocks fluctuated Wednesday following a positive lead from Wall Street as traders assessed the prospect of an escalation in the Russia-Ukraine war, Donald Trump's second presidency and the outlook for US interest rates.
Japanese, Koreans bottom of global love life survey
Japanese people are the least satisfied with their sex and romantic lives, closely followed by South Koreans, a global survey by a French research firm showed.
Taliban govt clearing 'un-Islamic' books from Afghanistan shelves
Checking imported books, removing texts from libraries and distributing lists of banned titles -- Taliban authorities are working to remove "un-Islamic" and anti-government literature from circulation.
Asian markets struggle as traders weigh geopolitical tensions
Asian investors struggled Wednesday to track a positive lead from Wall Street as they assess the prospect of an escalation in the Russia-Ukraine war, Donald Trump's second presidency and the outlook for US interest rates.
Iraq holds its first census in nearly 40 years
Iraq is holding its first nationwide census in nearly four decades this week, a long-awaited count in a nation that has been blighted by sectarian and ethnic divisions.
Epique Realty Sweeps Stevie(R) Awards With Seven Nominations and Four Wins
Gold Stevie® Winners Janice Delcid, CFO and Co-Founder, Epique Realty for Most Innovative Woman of the Year - Real Estate and Achievement in Growth for Epique Realty
Renewance Demonstrates Leading Solutions and Insights at Battery Asset Management Summit USA 2024
At the premier conference for the battery energy storage industry, Co-founder and CCO Sander Jacobs and team showcase the company's expertise in sustainable services and solutions for optimal battery asset management.
TGL Presented by SoFi Names SYNLawn As Official Synthetic Surface Partner, Providing 31,000 Square Feet of Turf for SoFi Center’s Tech-Infused Field of Play
SYNLawn Is TGL's 11th Official Partner, Joining SoFi, Genesis, Businessolver, Best Buy, CapTech, Full Swing, ONEFlight, and Others
Cameron Ashley Hires Scott Dionne as VP Building Systems and Canopy Solutions
We are pleased to announce that Scott Dionne has joined Cameron Ashley Building Products (Cameron Ashley) as Vice President Building Systems and Canopy Solutions. In his new role, Scott will drive the strategic development and growth of our Canopy product line, focusing on innovative solutions that meet the unique needs of our customers. He will also lead important educational initiatives around building science best practices for both our internal team and customers.
Resource Recycling Systems (RRS) Unveils New Brand, Same Passion
Long-standing consulting group launches transition to employee ownership, refreshed brand, and updated website, deepening commitment to circular economy and materials management solutions.
Pavan Agarwal & AngelAi Join Government, Policy and Business Leaders to Drive the Future of Blockchain
Pavan Agarwal will give a keynote speech at the North American Blockchain Summit, which brings together experts and industry leaders to drive innovation and collaboration in blockchain technology. By fostering networking and knowledge-sharing, the summit accelerates the adoption of blockchain solutions across various sectors.
Intapp and Pitchly Announce Strategic Partnership to Streamline Pitchbook and Document Generation for Professionals
Intapp, a leading global provider of AI-powered solutions for professionals at advisory, capital markets, and legal firms, and Pitchly, a dynamic data-driven platform for content generation, have announced a strategic partnership to streamline the creation of pitchbooks and other client-facing materials.
GPOPlus+ Engages RARESTRICTED STUDIO to Amplify Social Media Strategy
The collaboration aims to enhance GPOX's social media strategy to better communicate company performance updates and growth initiatives to shareholders and the investment community.
Work Underway at Pathfinder for First Gas-To-Power Data Centre Operation
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European powers, US seek to censure Iran at UN nuclear watchdog board
European powers and the United States are moving ahead with a plan to censure Iran for its poor cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog at this week's board meeting, despite an offer by Tehran to cap its highly enriched uranium stock, diplomats told AFP.
European stocks fall on Ukraine-Russia fears, US focused on earnings
Stock markets fell in Europe but finished mostly higher in New York Tuesday as markets weighed worries about escalating conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Trump names China hawk Howard Lutnick as US commerce secretary
US President-elect Donald Trump nominated Howard Lutnick, the co-chair of his transition team, as his commerce secretary on Tuesday -- a choice set to bring a tougher stance on China from the incoming administration.
Trump names China hawk Howard Lutnick commerce secretary
President-elect Donald Trump nominated Howard Lutnick, the co-chair of his transition team, as his commerce secretary on Tuesday -- a choice set to bring a tougher stance on China from the incoming administration.
Top-selling daily French daily Ouest-France stops posting on X
French regional daily Ouest-France, the top-selling paper in the country, announced Tuesday it was joining several other European publications by suspending posts on X following the takeover of the site formerly known as Twitter by billionaire Elon Musk.
New Botswana leader eyes cannabis, sunshine to lift economy
Botswana will diversify its diamond-dependent economy by launching into the medicinal cannabis market and exploiting its abundant sunshine, President Duma Boko said Tuesday, in his first state of the nation address.
China's Xi urges 'strategic' ties in talks with Germany's Scholz
Chinese leader Xi Jinping called for Beijing and Berlin to develop ties with a "strategic" and "long-term" perspective Tuesday as he met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Rio de Janeiro, state media said.
Walmart lifts full-year forecast after strong Q3
Walmart reported a jump in third-quarter profits Tuesday behind solid US sales and gains in its e-commerce business as the retail behemoth lifted its full-year financial forecast.
French farmers step up protests against EU-Mercosur deal
French farmers planned on Tuesday to step up their protests against a proposed trade pact between the European Union and four South American countries, saying it threatens their livelihoods.
Man held after crashing car near China school, injuring multiple children
Police said Tuesday a man was in custody after crashing a car outside a primary school in a central Chinese city, injuring multiple children.
Markets rally after US bounce as Nvidia comes into focus
Markets rose Tuesday after a broadly positive day on Wall Street, with focus turning to the upcoming release of tech giant Nvidia's earnings, while traders also kept tabs on Donald Trump's picks for his new administration.