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US government bans humanoid robots manufactured abroad
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Two dead in shopping mall hit by Japan quake
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Eseme, Hobbs shine in Glasgow rain to win 100m Commonwealth gold
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UN sounds alarm on politicisation of refugees and asylum
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Netanyahu holds first White House talks with Trump since Iran war began
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Aussie teen Hewitt wins first ATP match in Washington where dad won title
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Warriors re-sign Green after LeBron James shun
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New Zealand's Hobbs surges to women's 100m Commonwealth gold
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Cameroon's Eseme storms to 100m Commonwealth gold
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West Indies beat Pakistan by 90 runs in first Test
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AIDS activists slam 'pharma greed' over breakthrough drug
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UN sounds warning as refugee convention turns 75
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France needs more Canadair water bombers but building them is painfully slow
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Keiko Fujimori becomes Peru's ninth president in a decade
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In devastated south Lebanon village, residents count on army deployment
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Jalen Carter signs record $152m extension with Eagles
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Keiko Fujimori sworn in as president of Peru
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AI glasses help propel EssilorLuxottica sales growth
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GSJJ Launches ESG-Certified Custom Challenge Coins and Pin Badges
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Many feared trapped in quake-hit Japan mall
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Airbus completes record 24-hour flight with plane to be used by Qantas
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Kering sales begin to recover as Gucci improves
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FIFA says it hopes to sell $4.2bn stake in its tournaments
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Netanyahu visits White House for first Trump talks during Iran war
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Zelensky hails 'good' Trump talks on Patriot air defenses
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France pressures Suriname as illegal mining plagues border
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Spain allows wildfire evacuees to return but France fears flames spreading
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Cucurella keeps De la Fuente tattoo pledge after Spain World Cup win
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'Not out of danger': Residents return to scorched French village
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Netanyahu at White House for first Trump talks during Iran war
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Zelensky holds White House talks with Trump on Ukraine war
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Korda, Ryu eye history at Women's British Open
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US Fed begins meeting with markets expecting steady interest rates
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UN chief meets rival Cyprus leaders, mulls prospects for talks
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Ukraine's Zelensky arrives for Trump talks at White House
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Mancini returns as coach of crisis-hit Italy
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Dozens feared trapped in quake-hit Japan mall
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Synsira Launches Kind Local Pro with 100% On-Device AI
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Diaz and Olise set to stay at Bayern, says CEO
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Fan favourite 'Zizou' soaks up acclaim after being named France coach
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British drugs group GSK targets savings after profits slide
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'Many people' feared trapped in mall after big Japan quake
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France evacuates thousands as Spain PM says tide turning in wildfire fight
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Anglican Church leader visits slave trade project on Africa tour
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Boeing reports loss on Air Force One but sees progress in turnaround
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Josko Gvardiol signs new five-year deal at Man City
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First image taken of Betelgeuse's elusive companion star
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Pedro bags three, Alonso starts Chelsea reign with 6-4 win over Western Sydney Wanderers
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Man City's Rodri sidelined for 'short period' following back surgery
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In Rome, one man's crusade against graffiti
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Maersk says to avoid Red Sea for foreseeable future
Shipping giant Maersk said Friday that it would divert all vessels around Africa instead of using the Red Sea and Suez Canal for the "foreseeable future" after Yemeni rebels attacked its merchant ships.
Stocks retreat before US jobs data, as rate cut hopes fade
European and Asian stock markets slid Friday before US jobs data and after separate employment figures out of the word's biggest economy poured cold water on hopes the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in the next few months.
Eurozone inflation rises to 2.9% in December
The annual rate of inflation in the eurozone rose to 2.9 percent in December mainly due to energy costs, official data showed Friday.
Tesla to recall 1.6 mn cars in China to fix steering software
Tesla is recalling more than 1.6 million electric vehicles in China, the country's market regulator said Friday, marking another blow for the US firm days after it was surpassed in EV sales by China's BYD.
Israeli minister lays out post-war Gaza plan as fighting rages
Israel's defence minister has publicly presented for the first time proposals for the post-war administration of Gaza, where the military on Friday reported deadly overnight strikes.
Tesla to recall 1.6 mn cars in China to fix steering software: regulator
Tesla is recalling more than 1.6 million electric vehicles in China, the country's market regulator said Friday, owing to software issues that could pose safety risks while driving.
Markets mostly down ahead of US jobs as rate cut hopes fade
Asian and European stocks struggled Friday after a bigger-than-expected rise in US private-sector jobs poured cold water on hopes for an interest rate cut in the next few months.
Markets mixed ahead of US jobs as rate cut hopes fade
Asian stocks were mixed Friday after a bigger-than-expected rise in US private-sector jobs poured cold water on hopes for an interest rate cut in the next few months.
Israeli defence chief lays out post-war Gaza plan as fighting rages
Israel's defence minister has laid out for the first time preliminary plans for the post-war administration of Gaza, saying neither Israel nor Hamas will rule the Palestinian territory after hostilities there conclude.
Navajo object to depositing human remains on Moon
The United States will soon launch its first spacecraft to attempt a soft lunar landing since the Apollo era, in a historic collaboration with the private sector -- but not everyone is celebrating.
US stocks stumble as tech titans tumble
European stocks rebounded from losses at the start of the year on Thursday, while the picture in the US was mixed as investor enthusiasm for American tech giants continued to wane.
US auto sales boosted by price cuts in 2023
US vehicle sales got a boost from strong demand in 2023, due in part to attractive offers by automakers and dealers in the face of high interest rates and stubborn inflation.
Ford US vehicle sales neared two million in 2023
Auto giant Ford sold almost two million vehicles in the United States last year, the company said Thursday, buoyed by accelerating electric vehicle sales and continued growth in internal combustion engine trucks.
European, US stocks stage rebound
European and US stock indices rebounded Thursday following a series of losses at the beginning of the year over interest rate cut angst and geopolitical uncertainty.
Spain generated record 50% of power from renewables in 2023
Spain generated more than half of its electricity from renewable sources such as wind and solar power in 2023 in a "historic" record, the national power grid said Thursday.
UK party leaders kick off general election year
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Thursday he had pencilled in later this year for a general election, as he and his main political rival to be Britain's next leader effectively kicked off campaigning.
Strikes shut doors at world-famous French monuments
Tourists travelling to visit historic French landmarks the Eiffel Tower and Normandy's Mont Saint Michel have found their doors closed for part of the past two weeks, as striking workers complain of underinvestment and too many visitors.
European, US stocks creep higher
Europe's major stock indices edged higher Thursday, while Wall Street opened mixed, following a series of losses at the beginning of the year.
US private sector hiring up more than expected in December
The US private sector added more jobs than anticipated in December, payroll firm ADP said Thursday, signaling a strong labor market could continue to support the economy despite higher interest rates.
German emissions at 70-year low as coal use drops
German emissions were at their lowest point in around 70 years, as Europe's largest economy managed to reduce its dependence on coal faster than expected, a study published Thursday showed.
German car sales up in 2023 but electric models lose ground
Sales of new cars in Germany increased in 2023, official data showed Thursday, but an end to government subsidy programmes saw electric vehicles lose ground on fossil-fuel models.
Russia hopes to wear down Ukraine with mass strikes: analysts
Russia's latest massive strikes against major Ukrainian cities aim at wearing out both the population and air defences, experts say, as Kyiv urges Western allies to provide more weapons.
TotalEnergies announces land review in controversial Africa projects
French energy giant TotalEnergies on Thursday said it had launched a land acquisition assessment for controversial $10-billion projects in Uganda and Tanzania slammed by environmentalists.
Private sector funding key to climate transition, World Bank chief says
The World Bank is working to slash how long it takes to get financing projects off the ground as part of a push to speed up and scale up the 79-year-old development lender, its president told AFP on Wednesday.
US interest rates likely to stay high 'for some time': Fed minutes
US Federal Reserve officials expect interest rates will need to remain high "for some time" to tackle stubborn inflation, according to minutes of the most recent rate decision published on Wednesday.
Republicans push impeachment of Biden immigration chief
US Republicans announced impeachment proceedings Wednesday against Joe Biden's homeland security chief over the worsening border crisis, as they seek to cement immigration as a major issue in November's presidential election.
Migrant arrivals in Spain nearly doubled in 2023
The number of migrants arriving illegally in Spain soared by over 80 percent in 2023, with a record number landing in the Canary Islands, official figures showed Wednesday.
GM rides 'strong demand' to grow US auto sales
US automaker General Motors reported Wednesday a jump in vehicle sales for 2023, citing robust demand in a year also boosted by easing supply issues.
Oil prices jump, stocks slump after Iran blasts
Global markets were rattled Wednesday as blasts in Iran that killed at least 103 fanned fears of the war between Israel and Hamas spreading further.
Ethiopia defends Somaliland deal as Somalis protest
Ethiopia insisted on Wednesday that its controversial deal with the breakaway region of Somaliland broke no laws after Somalia accused its neighbour of a blatant attack on its sovereignty.
Algerian football international Atal convicted over Gaza post
Algerian international footballer Youcef Atal was handed an eight-month suspended sentence by a French court Wednesday for inciting religious hatred in a social media post about the conflict in Gaza.
Global stocks mostly retreat
Asian and European stock markets mostly fell Wednesday as traders took cash off the table after a blockbuster end to 2023, with eyes now on the release this week of US Federal Reserve minutes and jobs data.