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Alex Bodi pushes ahead with expansion: ALIX LASERS showroom planned for Bucharest
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Quarantine, unease and rumours: Russian city grapples with plague scare
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Fossil fuels off COP31 agenda as global output keeps rising
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Taiwan says exports hit record in September on AI demand
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Haze not 'a threat' to Singapore F1 race: organisers
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Marc Marquez vows to 'attack' Martin's lead at Indonesian MotoGP
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COP31 organisers say to seek 'ambitious' action with their text
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Diplomats, schools in Saudi take safety measures after blasts heard: sources to AFP
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Bartunkova thrashes Muchova to reach China Open semi-finals
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In Beijing, EU trade envoy says deficit with China 'unsustainable'
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Drone hits Yandex data centre, in first such attack on Russia
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Sri Lanka's de Silva quits as Test captain
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Oil prices surge and stocks sink on fresh inflation worries
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Alcaraz feeling 'mentally fresh' ahead of Shanghai return
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AI startup Manus raises $500m after Meta acquisition blocked by China
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Israel drastically reduces British diplomatic presence in Jerusalem
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From refuge to repatriations: Malaysia's Myanmar U-turn
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Stocks fall further as oil surge fans fresh inflation worries
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Morikawa says LIV players face 'business decision' after Rahm exit
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North Korea demands South show 'utmost respect' to restore relations
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Tenzing Norgay's son says Himalayas sending climate warning
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Saudi says three dead in airport attacks claimed by Houthis
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On your bike! Bottas opts for two wheels to reach Singapore GP
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'Mad dream': New showcase for African film opens in London
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Alcaraz, Sinner, Osaka commit to Australian Open '1 Point Slam'
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All Blacks coach Rennie says Wallabies exit 'part of the game'
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Dodgers beat Braves to advance in MLB playoffs, Rays oust Yankees
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The growing protests against India's poll body - and PM Modi
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'A sun as black as my lungs': how corruption crucified a polluted Albania city
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Stocks fall further as oil spike fans fresh inflation worries
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The British historian helping the French rediscover de Gaulle
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Bad COP, worse COP? EU tempers hopes for UN climate summit
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Dodgers beat Braves to advance, Guardians survive in MLB playoffs
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Rookie Henry named in Wallabies midfield to face All Blacks
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Latin American, Caribbean women top Nobel literature buzz
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Housing crisis set to dominate Spain's snap election
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US says Fiji-based Chinese official paid bribes for Beijing
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Gas, health care, utilities: high costs squeeze US midterm voters
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After botched US execution, Christa Pike was nearly taken off life support
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New Zealand Rugby seeks injunction over PNG Chiefs name
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Guinea-Bissau junta urges military unit loyal to ex-president to disarm
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Samsung expects 780% quarterly operating profit jump on AI boom
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As species decline, green turtles offer glimmer of hope
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Guardians survive with 9-3 win over White Sox
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Brothers Scott and Beauden Barrett named to start for All Blacks
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Saudi Arabia says 3 dead at airports after Houthis claim attacks
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EU trade chief seeks to dial down China tensions
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Stocks slide as oil sees volatile trading day over Iran war fears
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'Never again Bolsonaro': thousands march ahead of Brazil election runoff
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Microsoft pushes AI vision with new, expensive Surface laptop
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French navy boards Russia 'shadow fleet' ship, arrests two
France has detained two senior crew members of a tanker linked to Russia, which data showed was off the Danish coast last month during mysterious drone flights, prosecutors said on Wednesday.
French navy boards Russia 'shadow fleet' ship: AFP
The French navy was Wednesday on board a tanker from Russia's "shadow fleet" stationed off France, AFP journalists at the scene said, after data showed it was off the Danish coast last month during mysterious drone flights.
Jonathan Anderson brings bold twist to Dior women in Paris debut
Northern Irish designer Jonathan Anderson drew a standing ovation from a celeb-packed crowd as he launched a bold first women's ready-to-wear collection for Dior on Wednesday during Paris Fashion Week.
Senate rejects plan to end US government shutdown
Efforts to bring a quick end to the US government shutdown floundered Wednesday when senators rejected a plan to resolve an acrimonious funding stand-off between President Donald Trump and Democrats in Congress.
Wall Street stocks shrug off start of US shutdown
Wall Street stocks shrugged off early losses on Wednesday as the US government started to shut down after Democrats and President Donald Trump failed to break a deadlock over spending.
Jonathan Anderson brings new twist to Dior women with Paris debut
Northern Irish designer Jonathan Anderson drew a standing ovation as he launched a bold first women's ready-to-wear collection for Dior on Wednesday during Paris Fashion Week.
'I'm breathing again': Afghans relieved after internet restored
Just before nightfall on Wednesday, the near-deserted streets of Afghanistan's capital Kabul suddenly filled with people -- mobile phones everywhere had pinged back to life.
Shein picks France for its first permanent stores
Asian fast-fashion giant Shein said Wednesday it had picked France to open its first permanent physical stores in November.
Wall Street stocks slide as US shutdown begins
Wall Street stocks slid on Wednesday as the US government started to shut down after Democrats and President Donald Trump failed to break a deadlock over spending.
US senators struggle for off-ramp as shutdown kicks in
The United States entered a government shutdown Wednesday with President Donald Trump and Democrats in an acrimonious stand-off and banking on the other side to blink first in what could be a prolonged crisis.
Two pulled from Indonesia school collapse as rescuers race against time
Rescuers pulled two survivors from a collapsed school in Indonesia on Wednesday as frantic parents demanded searchers speed up efforts to find dozens of children believed still trapped in the rubble two days on.
Russia says situation at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant under control
The situation at the Russia-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine is "under control", the Moscow-installed operator said Wednesday, a day after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned it was "critical" following a week-long power cut.
European stocks rise, Wall St futures drop as US shutdown begins
European stocks and gold prices rose, while Wall Street futures fell on Wednesday as the US government shut down after lawmakers failed to reach a funding deal.
Thousands protest in Greece over 13-hour workday plans
Thousands of Greek workers prompted large-scale disruption during a 24-hour general strike on Wednesday, protesting against the conservative government's plans to introduce a 13-hour work day.
Spanish court opens 550-mn-euro Meta data protection trial
A Spanish court opened a trial on Wednesday over a 550-million-euro lawsuit brought by more than 80 Spanish media organisations against Facebook owner Meta for allegedly breaching European Union data protection rules.
Gold hits record, Wall St futures drop as US shutdown begins
Gold hit a record high and Wall Street futures fell with the dollar Wednesday as the US government shut down after lawmakers failed to reach a funding deal, though most Asian and European markets edged up.
US govt shutdown begins after Congress fails to reach deal
The US government began shutting down Wednesday after lawmakers and President Donald Trump failed to break a budget impasse during acrimonious talks that hinged on Democratic demands for health care funding.
Taiwan says 'will not agree' to making 50% of its chips in US
Taiwan "will not agree" to making 50 percent of its semiconductors in the United States, the island's lead tariff negotiator said Wednesday, as Washington pressures Taipei to produce more chips on US soil.
Gold hits record, Wall St futures drop as US heads for shutdown
Gold hit a record high and Wall Street futures fell Wednesday as the US government went into shutdown after lawmakers in Washington failed to reach a deal to keep it funded, though most Asia markets held gains.
General strike in Greece over 13-hour workday plans
Greece will grind to a halt on Wednesday in a 24-hour general strike against plans by the conservative government to introduce a 13-hour workday.
Spanish court to start hearing media case against Meta
A Spanish court will open a trial on Wednesday over a 550-million-euro lawsuit brought by more than 80 Spanish media organisations against Facebook owner Meta for allegedly breaching European Union data protection rules.
Asian stocks mixed, Wall St futures drop as US heads for shutdown
Asian markets stuttered, US futures fell and gold hovered near record highs Wednesday after lawmakers in Washington failed to reach a deal to avert a government shutdown.
South Korea posts record semiconductor exports in September
South Korea recorded its highest ever semiconductor exports in September, official data showed Wednesday, despite growing pressure from US tariffs and other restrictions on the crucial sector.
Saudi Electricity Company Appoints Eng. Khalid Bin Salem AlGhamdi as Chief Executive Officer
Saudi Electricity Company Appoints Eng. Khalid Bin Salem AlGhamdi as Chief Executive Officer
OpenAI launches Sora 2 with TikTok-style app
OpenAI on Tuesday released Sora 2, its most advanced video generation model yet, alongside a TikTok-style social app that will let users insert themselves into AI-created scenes through a feature called "cameos."
Nike shares rally on progress in turnaround
Nike reported a surprise increase in quarterly sales Tuesday, pointing to progress on a turnaround as it forecast a bigger cost hit from US tariffs.
Stars align for Louis Vuitton, Stella McCartney at Paris Fashion Week
Louis Vuitton showcased a collection of flouncy skirts and sculptural ruffles in front of a star-packed audience while Stella McCartney had war and peace on her mind for her show on day two of Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday.
Dow ends at record as US stocks shrug off shutdown risk
The Dow finished at a fresh record Tuesday as markets largely shrugged off the likelihood of a partial US government shutdown due to a stalemate on budget talks.
Board of Spain's Sabadell bank rejects improved BBVA takeover bid
The board of Spanish bank Sabadell on Tuesday rejected larger national rival BBVA's improved hostile takeover bid as 10 days remain for shareholders to make a final decision.
US stocks slip as government shutdown looms
US stock markets edged lower and gold retreated from a record high on Tuesday as traders steeled themselves for a possible US government shutdown.
US stocks fall as government shutdown looms
US stock markets edged lower and gold retreated from a record high on Tuesday as traders steeled themselves for a possible US government shutdown.
Brigitte Bardot slams Saint-Tropez after decades in jet-set port
Saint-Tropez's most famous resident, French screen siren Brigitte Bardot, has slammed the Riviera resort as a billionaires' playground where "nothing remains of what made it charming".