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French parliament votes to slow down fast fashion
France's parliament on Thursday backed a string of measures making low-cost fast fashion, especially from Chinese mass producers, less attractive to buyers.
France's right-wing TV news grilled by lawmakers
A controversial French media baron and his star presenter were grilled this week by lawmakers over their right-wing content that has attracted millions of euros in fines and huge audiences.
Survivors say at least 60 migrants die attempting to cross Med: aid group
At least 60 people died on a migrant boat that lost power as it tried to reach Europe from Libya, an aid group said Thursday, citing accounts from those rescued.
Dutch edge towards technocratic government - without Wilders as PM
The Netherlands is heading towards a partially technocratic government four months after far-right leader Geert Wilders swept to a stunning election win, but without the anti-Islam firebrand as prime minister.
US issues new sanctions on Israeli settlers, West Bank outposts
The United States sanctioned three Israeli settlers and two farming outposts Thursday, accusing them of being involved in "undermining stability in the West Bank."
German defence firm Rheinmetall plans Ukraine arms factories
German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall said Thursday it plans to set up at least four factories in Ukraine, as it targets a record 10 billion euros ($10.9 billion) in sales this year.
Captured then released, Ukrainian soldiers return to front
Yuri Feniuk's relatives pleaded with him not to return to the front line in eastern Ukraine when he finally made it home, demoralised and weakened, after nearly one year in Russian captivity.
S.Africa opposition triggers vote row with call for US observers
South Africa's biggest opposition party has triggered a furious row by appearing to call into question the country's hard won reputation for holding fair elections.
US, European stocks rise despite hotter-than-expected producer prices
US and European stock markets were mostly higher Thursday as a mixed bag of indicators failed to deter investors from expecting interest-rate cuts from the Federal Reserve and European Central Bank.
China blasts US TikTok vote as buyout plan emerges
China blasted Washington's "bandit" mentality Thursday after the US House passed a bill that would ban TikTok unless it splits from its Chinese owner, as former Trump treasury secretary Steve Mnuchin said he is preparing a buyout plan.
Backlash at UK government's new extremism definition
The UK government on Thursday unveiled a new definition of extremism to determine which organisations get public funds and meetings with officials, prompting criticism from civic, political and religious groups.
'No future': West Bank village choked off amid Gaza war
Once a bustling Palestinian town with sought-after restaurants and auto mechanics, Huwara in the occupied West Bank has been hit hard by the fallout from Hamas's October 7 attack.
Ukraine steps up border attacks as Putin urges Russians to vote
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday urged Russians to vote for him at a "difficult" time for the country, hours before polls open and as Kyiv launched a barrage of deadly attacks on Russian border regions.
Senegal president urges immediate amnesty 10 days before polls
Senegal's President Macky Sall has told his government to enact an amnesty law as soon as it is officially published, amid hope a jailed main opposition candidate could be released ahead of the presidential poll in 10 days' time.
Eurozone stock markets hit fresh records on rate cut hopes
The Paris and Frankfurt stock markets hit fresh record highs Thursday as investors eye interest-rate cuts from the Federal Reserve and European Central Bank as inflation cools.
Taiwan, China in joint search for two missing fishermen
Taiwan and China are carrying out a joint search-and-rescue mission for two missing crew members after a Chinese fishing boat capsized Thursday near an outlying Taiwanese island, killing two, Taipei's coast guard said.
Putin urges Russians to back him at polls in 'difficult' time
President Vladimir Putin on Thursday urged Russians to stay the course in the face of a "difficult period", hours before polls open in a vote set to extend his hardline rule.
UK government's new extremism definition sparks backlash
The UK government on Thursday unveiled a new definition of extremism which will determine which organisations get public funds and meetings with officials, prompting criticism from various civic, political and religious groups.
Markets mixed as traders eye US data, looming Fed meeting
Stock markets were mixed Thursday after a tepid day on Wall Street, with traders looking forward to a string of US data that could help sway Federal Reserve officials ahead of their policy meeting next week.
Boom times for Myanmar opium farmers as coup chaos bites
In a remote corner of Myanmar a line of farmers move through a field of nodding poppies, making small cuts in the greenish-purple pods to release opium resin.
Thai ex-PM Thaksin makes first public appearance since release
Thailand's former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra visited his hometown in the kingdom's north on Thursday as he made his first public appearances since being freed early from a jail sentence for graft and abuse of power.
Asian markets mixed as traders eye US data, looming Fed meeting
Asian markets were mixed Thursday after a tepid day on Wall Street, with traders looking forward to a string of US data that could help sway Federal Reserve officials ahead of their policy meeting next week.
Haiti works at govt transition as gang leader vows to fight on
A powerful Haitian gang leader pledged Wednesday to continue the fighting that has plunged the country into chaos, as stakeholders work toward establishing a transitional governing body to replace the outgoing prime minister.
N. Korean leader unveils and 'drives' new battle tank
North Korea leader Kim Jong Un drove a "new-type main battle tank" while overseeing military training exercises, state media said Thursday, as Seoul and Washington wrap joint drills to improve deterrence.
'Stronger than ever,' Venezuelan opposition candidate refuses to yield
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado is pushing forward on the presidential campaign trail, traversing the country to energize supporters despite having little chance of overcoming the hurdles the state has placed in her way.
UK government unveils new extremism definition
The UK government on Thursday unveiled a new definition of extremism, as church leaders warned it risked disproportionately affecting Muslim communities.
Thai ex-PM Thaksin makes first public appearance since release: AFP
Thailand's former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra visited a Bangkok temple Thursday in his first public appearance since being freed early from a jail sentence for graft and abuse of power.
Haiti works at govt transition as gang leader pledges to fight on
A powerful Haitian gang leader pledged Wednesday to continue his fight that has plunged the country into chaos, after the crisis-wracked nation's prime minister agreed to step aside and be replaced by a transitional governing body.
European stocks advance as Wall Street pulls back
European stock markets rose Wednesday, with Paris and Frankfurt setting new records, while Wall Street saw a gloomy close as traders await fresh data.
Haiti's emboldened gangs could scuttle political solution
After years of chaos in Haiti, ultraviolent gangs have turned into their own power centers, posing a massive challenge as the international community pushes a political solution for the country's crisis.
Haitians scramble to form governing body amid gang violence
Haitian stakeholders were working feverishly Wednesday to form a transitional governing body, after Prime Minister Ariel Henry agreed to resign in hopes of restoring order to the impoverished nation as it faces a deep crisis of gang violence.
Dutch far-right firebrand Wilders says won't be PM
Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders said Wednesday that he would not be prime minister despite his stunning election win in November, due to a lack of support across the political spectrum.