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Balletcore, dunes and vamps at Paris couture week
Haute couture week in Paris showcases the fashion world's most elite outfits -- one-off, made-to-measure creations that the labels hope will adorn red carpets and high society events around the world.
European stocks drop before ECB rate call
European stock markets dropped in morning trades on Thursday as investors awaited an update on the outlook for eurozone interest rates.
Nokia sees 'challenging' 2024 after profits plunge
Finnish telecommunications equipment maker Nokia warned Thursday that it expects another tough economic environment in the first half of this year after its net profit sank in 2023.
Blinken sees growing partner in Angola on tour of African democracies
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken explored greater coordination with emerging regional partner Angola on Thursday, capping a tour of Africa to champion US-friendly democracies as global crises mount.
India rolls out red carpet for Macron as France eyes trade deals
President Emmanuel Macron was given a red carpet welcome and an elephant honour guard on Thursday as he started a two-day visit to India, with France eyeing lucrative deals with the world's fifth-largest economy.
Shanghai, Hong Kong rally on China stimulus hope, equity markets mixed
Shanghai and Hong Kong stocks built on their recent rally Thursday as traders awaited fresh pledges of stimulus from Chinese officials a day after they announced a measure to boost bank lending, though other Asian markets fluctuated.
Lagos styrofoam, plastics ban brings applause and concern
From trash-strewn pavements to street vendors packing meals in polystyrene containers, plastic waste is a constant menace in the urban landscape of Lagos, Nigeria's economic capital and the continent's most populous city.
Japan craft made successful pin-point Moon landing, space agency says
Japan's "Moon Sniper" craft made a pin-point lunar landing despite last-minute engine problems, the space agency said Thursday as it released the first images from the mission.
French court to rule on controversial immigration bill
France's highest constitutional authority will on Thursday issue a keenly-awaited verdict on whether an immigration bill adopted under pressure from the far-right is in line with its basic law.
Memory chip giant SK Hynix returns to profit on strong AI demand
The world's second-largest memory chip maker, South Korea's SK Hynix, said on Thursday it had returned to profit after four consecutive quarters of losses driven by demand for chips used in artificial intelligence.
From Japan to the world: how to translate a game
Behind the global success of Japanese video games lies a delicate task: appealing to overseas players whose expectations on issues such as sexism are increasingly influencing the content of major titles.
Shanghai, Hong Kong rally on China stimulus hopes, Asian markets mixed
Shanghai and Hong Kong stocks built on their recent rally Thursday as traders awaited fresh pledges of stimulus from Chinese officials a day after they announced a measure to boost bank lending, though other Asia markets fluctuated.
Indonesian women hope election breaks them into boys' club
Indonesia's election lineup next month will be dominated by men, but a number of women are trying to break into a political scene long overshadowed by patriarchal elites.
ECB to stand pat and urge patience on rate cuts
The European Central Bank is expected to stand pat Thursday and call for patience in the ongoing battle against inflation, pushing back against market hopes of rapid interest rate cuts.
What US economic measures can be expected if Trump is reelected?
Former US president Donald Trump campaigned on the economy during his failed reelection bid in 2020 and it remains a major theme in his push to retake the White House again in 2024.
Tesla sees slower 2024 volume growth as earnings miss estimates
Tesla reported lower fourth-quarter operating profits despite higher revenues Wednesday, following a series of auto price cuts as Elon Musk's electric vehicle giant warned of slower volume growth in 2024.
Global stocks mixed as S&P 500 closes at new record
Global stocks mostly rose Wednesday, fueled by some strong earnings results in New York, robust business activity in Europe, and intervention by regulators in China.
Spurs tycoon Lewis pleads guilty to insider trading: prosecutor
The billionaire British former owner of Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur, Joe Lewis, pleaded guilty to insider trading in a US federal court on Wednesday, a prosecutor said.
Amazon tightens police access to Ring camera video
Amazon on Wednesday said it will stop letting police directly ask people for video from the company's Ring doorbell or home security cameras.
Sobering news: French winemakers go teetotal
Orders for Coralie de Bouard's alcohol-free red wine have been gushing in since the Qatari owners of Paris Saint-Germain football club asked her to come up with a teetotal tipple for them.
From Africa, Blinken presses US to extend AIDS fight mandate
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on a visit to Africa called on Congress to overcome an impasse and reauthorise a major two-decade plan against HIV/AIDS, saying lives were at stake.
Argentines down tools in challenge to budget-slashing Milei
Argentine President Javier Milei faced the first major challenge to his budget-slashing policies Wednesday as workers downed tools en masse and took to the streets in protest.
Canada central bank holds key lending rate at 5%
The Bank of Canada on Wednesday held its key lending rate at five percent for the fourth time in a row, saying it remains concerned about stubbornly high inflation.
Stock markets rally on earnings, rate cut hopes and stimulus
Global stocks pushed higher on Wednesday on a mix of positive earnings reports, rate cut hopes and stimulus measures.
EU tools up to protect key tech from China
The European Union unveiled Wednesday plans to strengthen the bloc's economic security including measures to protect sensitive technology from falling into the hands of geopolitical rivals like China.
Eurozone stock markets rally as data ignites rate-cut hope
Eurozone stock markets rallied Wednesday as a further drop in business activity across the single-currency bloc stoked hopes that the European Central Bank would cut interest rates this year.
ASML profits soar, 'positive' signs for chips despite trade spats
Dutch tech giant ASML, which supplies chipmaking machines to the semiconductor industry, reported Wednesday a rise in annual net profit despite a high-tech trade spat between China and the West.
French trial sought for airline chief over 2004 Egypt crash
French prosecutors have requested that the former chief of Egypt's Flash Airlines stand trial over a 2004 crash off the Sinai Peninsula that killed 148 people, a judicial source said Wednesday.
Asian markets mostly rise, Hong Kong boosted by Alibaba rally
Most Asian markets rose Wednesday, with Hong Kong leading the pack for a second day following reports Alibaba's co-founders had bought huge stakes in the firm, while China announced fresh measures to boost bank lending.
Israel strikes key Gaza city as public mourns slain soldiers
Israel kept up its heavy assault on the "encircled" Gazan city of Khan Yunis following an outpouring of grief over the army's deadliest single day since ground operations in the territory began.
French waste group Veolia hungry for lost UK energy
A giant crane-operated claw plunges into a mountain of rubbish before dumping its load into a huge furnace, where the waste is engulfed in flames to generate electricity.
Europe's bike industry hits bumps as cycling craze cools
At a bicycle trade fair in Stuttgart, steep discounts on brand-new models hint at the turmoil roiling the industry now that a pandemic-fuelled cycling craze has faded.