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Seoul, Tokyo lead Asian plunge as tech stocks suffer fresh rout
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'Appy marriages: AI helps hundreds of Japanese wed
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More than skin deep: Dutch abuse victims erase forced tattoos
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Netanyahu heads to US for first Trump meeting since Iran war
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AI cameras spot suicide attempts in South Korea's capital
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Documentary on Stan Lee's final years faced industry opposition, filmmaker says
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Ukraine's Zelensky expected at White House to secure Trump's support
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Fritz takes 250th hardcourt win in ATP Washington opener
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West Indies lead Pakistan by 155 at close of third day
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US singer D4vd to stand trial in killing of teenage girl
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Ramsay-Peaty beaten again as Australia reign supreme in Commonwealth pool
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Sudan RSF leader 'unleashes' fighters after army gains in Kordofan
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IMF boss hails 'much sounder' Argentine economy under Milei
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Ramsay-Peaty to learn lessons for LA after missing out on Commonwealth gold
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HIV progress in 'real danger' as global funding plummets
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Spain wildfire burns campsite to ash, leaving tears and despair
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Commonwealth Games as 'training day', says Olympic champion McClenaghan
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'Thrilled' 76ers sign James with eyes on NBA title run
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Trump says 'good chance' of progress in Iran talks as foes hold fire
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Brazil's Amazonia theaters earn UNESCO World Heritage status
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Renault to face criminal trial in France over dieselgate
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Fury of fire-ravaged French village at being 'sacrificed' for millionaires' peninsula
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Trump sees 'good chance' for Iran deal, warns strikes could resume
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Border crossings shut as heavy snow coats Argentine Andes
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India activists demand release of detained 'cockroach' protesters
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Singer Carly Simon diagnosed with Parkinson's: statement
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LVMH says growth accelerates in second quarter
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Burnham meets Zelensky, pledges new 'Stone Cloak' for Ukrainian drones
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France and Spain race to contain fires before new heatwave
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Newcastle winger Barnes signs long-term contract extension
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Wildlife face 'catastrophic' losses as France's forests burn
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Iran, US hold fire as Saudi Arabia intercepts drones
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UN lists South Sudan antelope route as heritage in danger
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Chad says will withdraw from the International Criminal Court
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German govt vows to toughen laws after jihadist attack on Pride event
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UK funeral director faces jail over bodies left 'on racks'
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What are 'fire clouds', the ominous phenomenon seen in France?
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German authorities criticised after Pride attack
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'Fresh' Evenepoel answers Tour de France questions
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Flooding forces residents to flee homes by boat in Pakistan
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Paris police arrest man who wounded three women with knives
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Polish village puts faith in Europe's tallest Virgin Mary statue
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German sports carmaker Porsche to cut 5,000 jobs by 2035
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Farmers help battle French forest inferno before new heatwave
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Oil prices slump as US and Iran pause strikes
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Heat, overcrowding, pushes Italian prison guard union to sue
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South Africa's Ramaphosa calls for African action on migration
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UK TV comedy star and naturalist Bill Oddie dies at 85
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German creator of 'Body Worlds' anatomy exhibits dead at 81
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AstraZeneca profit rises on strong cancer drug sales
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Pakistanis vote with Khan in jail, Sharif tipped to win
Millions of Pakistanis voted Thursday in an election marred by allegations of poll rigging, with the country's most popular politician in jail and a military-favoured candidate tipped to win.
Chinese consumer prices suffer quickest drop in 14 years
Chinese consumer prices fell in January at their quickest rate in more than 14 years, data showed Thursday, piling pressure on the government for more aggressive moves to revive the country's battered economy.
Five killed in clashes with police in Haiti amid protests
Five agents of an environmental protection body were killed in clashes with police near the Haitian capital Wednesday, as the country is seized by violent protests calling for the ouster of Prime Minister Ariel Henry.
China consumer prices show quickest drop in 14 years
Chinese consumer prices fell in January at their quickest rate in more than 14 years, data showed Thursday, as the country's leaders struggle to revive buying sentiment in the world's second-biggest economy.
Most Asian markets track Wall St record, Shanghai extends rally
Most Asian stocks rose Thursday following another record on Wall Street, with strong earnings, a resilient US economy and Chinese moves to boost the country's markets playing up against fading hopes for an early Federal Reserve interest rate cut.
Economy is a gamble for Biden in election year
Anger over rising prices and wages that don't stretch far enough brought thousands of casino workers onto the streets of Las Vegas in recent months, part of a wave of labor discontent in the United States.
'I want to rest in peace': Ecuador decriminalizes euthanasia
Ecuador decriminalized euthanasia on Wednesday, becoming the second Latin American country to allow the procedure, in response to a lawsuit brought by a terminally ill patient.
US Fed officials urge patience on interest rate cuts
Two US Federal Reserve officials indicated Wednesday that the nation's central bank is on track to tackle inflation, but that it is still too soon to begin lowering interest rates.
French actor Godreche files rape complaint against famed director
French prosecutors said Wednesday they had opened an inquiry after actor Judith Godreche filed a complaint against film director Benoit Jacquot, accusing him of raping her in a relationship that began when she was 14 and he was 25 years her senior.
Ukraine calls for 'urgent' military help after fresh Russian strikes
Ukraine urged the West on Wednesday to speed up and increase deliveries of artillery shells after a "massive" new Russian missile attack on Kyiv and other regions killed at least five people and wounded more than 40.
Stock markets mixed as investors digest corporate results
Global stock markets diverged on Wednesday as investors digested a mixed bag of corporate earnings and the likelihood that the US Federal Reserve would wait longer than hoped to cut interest rates.
Brentford condemn 'vile' online racist abuse of Toney
Brentford have condemned the "vile harassment" of Ivan Toney after the England striker was the target of online racist abuse, labelling the response of social media companies "underwhelming".
US trade gap narrows in 2023 to smallest in three years
The US trade deficit narrowed in 2023 to the smallest in three years, according to government data released Wednesday, while America bought more goods from Mexico than China for the first time in about two decades.
European stock markets drop, Shanghai extends gains
European stock markets dropped on Wednesday as traders reacted to more mixed earnings and weak German data, while Shanghai extended a rally on measures aimed at supporting China's ailing economy.
Deal signed to export DR Congo copper via US-backed corridor
Two firms, Singapore-based Trafigura and Canada's Ivanhoe Mines, signed a major deal on Wednesday to export copper along a US-backed rail route from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
'Massive' Russian air attack kills at least five in Ukraine
Russia fired dozens of missiles and drones at Ukraine on Wednesday in a "massive" early morning attack that killed at least five people and injured more than 30, officials in Kyiv said.
TotalEnergies posts record annual profit at $21.4 billion
French group TotalEnergies reported on Wednesday the highest profit of its history for 2023, underpinned by performances in its liquefied natural gas and electricity divisions.
TotalEnergies reports record annual profit at $21.4 bn
French group TotalEnergies reported on Wednesday the highest profit of its history for 2023, underpinned by performances in its liquefied natural gas and electricity divisions.
Asian markets track Wall St higher as Shanghai extends rally
Shanghai stocks extended their rally Wednesday on hopes for more Chinese measures in support of battered markets, while traders in most other parts of Asia tracked Wall Street advances fuelled by strong earnings.
Contaminated soil landslide threatens Danish village
A small hamlet in the west of Denmark is facing an unusual existential threat: a landslide of contaminated waste that is bearing down on the community and a nearby river.
Why fashion's 'recycling' is not saving the planet
In H&M's flagship Paris store it is hard to find clothes that don't claim to be made from "recycled materials".
Why Germany is being hit by strikes almost every day
A wave of strike action has brought Germany to a standstill in recent weeks, as Europe's largest economy has struggled for growth and consumers have felt the pinch from sky-high inflation.
Asian markets track Wall St higher as Hong Kong extends rally
Hong Kong and Shanghai stocks extended their rally Wednesday on hopes for more Chinese measures in support of battered markets, while traders elsewhere in Asia tracked Wall Street advances fuelled by strong earnings.
The Super Bowl (Taylor's Version): Top Chiefs fan takes spotlight
The Super Bowl, already a spectacle of American football, music and advertising, kicks off Sunday with yet one more attention-grabbing lure: megastar Taylor Swift cheering from the VIP suites.
Santos, Woodside abandon mega-merger talks
Australian energy firms Santos and Woodside Energy on Wednesday abandoned talks to create an oil and gas firm worth more than US$50 billion.
Networks unite to create new sports streaming platform
ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros Discovery have reached agreement on a new streaming platform for live sports content, the companies said on Tuesday.
Ford beats earnings expectations despite rising labor cost
US automaker Ford topped earnings expectations in the fourth quarter of 2023 and is forecasting higher profits this year despite greater labor costs and losses in its electric vehicle segment, according to a financial report released Tuesday.
Global stocks rise on strong earnings, new support from China
US and European indexes edged cautiously higher Tuesday as investors digested strong corporate results, while stocks in Hong Kong and Shanghai soared after Chinese authorities announced moves to reverse a long-running rout.
Probe suggests blown-out Boeing jet panel had missing bolts
Four of the bolts securing the panel of a Boeing 737 MAX 9 Alaska Airlines jet that blew off mid-flight last month were missing, according to a preliminary investigation published Tuesday.
Stocks rise on China support measures, earnings results
US and European indices edged cautiously ahead Tuesday as investors digested corporate results after Hong Kong and Shanghai stocks soared on Chinese authorities moving to reverse a long-running rout.
US raises overcapacity concerns in economic talks with China
Key economic officials from the United States and China concluded a two-day meeting on Tuesday in Beijing, exchanging views on their domestic outlooks and speaking about worries such as overcapacity.
UBS to reward shareholders as it weathers Credit Suisse takeover
Swiss banking giant UBS announced Tuesday a big payout to shareholders but its CEO warned that it faced a substantial restructuring before it could reap the benefits from its takeover of fallen rival Credit Suisse.