-
FIFA scraps private investment plan after backlash: Infantino
-
US plans steep water cuts for southwest amid Colorado River crisis
-
South Africa's WAFCON hopes hang in the balance after dramatic draw
-
Nakashima ousts top seed de Minaur, Osaka advances at Washington
-
Hunter Bell cruises to Commonwealth gold, Pathirage stuns javelin stars
-
Nakashima ousts top seed de Minaur and Osaka advances at Washington
-
Amazon surges as US stocks shrug off bond yield worries
-
Nakashima ousts defending champion de Minaur to reach Washington semis
-
Google rolls back new satellite image AI tool after backlash
-
Magaia salvages last-gasp WAFCON draw for South Africa
-
Ryu leads in bid for third straight major at women's British Open
-
Forever chemicals and pesticides under Trump: what to know
-
Fire-hit France region 'coming up for air' as main blaze calms
-
US announces steep water cuts for three states amid Colorado River crisis
-
Wembanyama to get signature shoe in Nike contract extension: reports
-
EU grapples with migrant crisis in Spain's N. Africa enclave
-
Oil giants report blowout profits on war, warn high gas prices could persist
-
Hungary to shut nuclear plant as heatwave hits central Europe
-
Google launches new satellite image AI tool, alarming researchers
-
Strengthening El Nino 'adding fuel to a planet already on fire': UN chief
-
Eddie Howe resigns as Newcastle boss to 'recharge'
-
Tech-fuelled rally fizzles as oil prices rise
-
High winds hamper firefighting efforts in western Turkey
-
Chelsea's Mudryk cleared to play after doping ban appeal
-
Howe resigns as Newcastle boss
-
A side of oysters for France's flat-out firefighters
-
Full-scale tour will benefit All Blacks, says coach Rennie
-
England cricket chief Key refuses to rule out Stokes return
-
US Fed dissenters call for rate hikes over sustained inflation
-
New blazes in Greece as strong winds hamper firefighting
-
Trump and far-right seize on Spanish migration crisis
-
Springboks star Feinberg-Mngomezulu back for Argentina Test
-
Hamas agrees to disarm under Trump plan
-
Shops closed, businesses quiet as Spain's Ceuta faces migrant surge
-
French, Italian winegrowers face earliest ever harvest
-
Chelsea fined £10mn, handed suspended transfer ban for breaching agent rules
-
Alarm over climate-linked low level of German waterways
-
Residents defend Spain’s ancient 'El Abuelo' tree from flames
-
UK court rejects challenge against new Chinese embassy in London
-
Forever chemicals and pesticides: what to know
-
New York sues online prediction markets giant Kalshi
-
Spaniard Santi Denia takes over as Czech Republic coach
-
Commerzbank agrees to talks with UniCredit after two-year standoff
-
EU races to contain new migrant crisis as thousands cross into Spain's N. Africa enclave
-
A rumour, a rush: chaos at Morocco border with Spain's Ceuta
-
Profits surge at US oil giant amid Iran war supply shock
-
Fornaro Legal Releases Guidance to Help Businesses Maintain Clear Ownership Records During Growth
-
Bodies of four climbers found near Pakistan avalanche site: police
-
Hamas agrees to disarm: what are the challenges ahead?
-
UK court dismisses challenge against new Chinese embassy in London
Featured
Last news
Arm listing may boost return to IPOs
The initial public offering of British chip designing giant Arm, announced on Monday, could signal a rebound in companies introducing their shares on stock markets after a year of relatively few such listings.
Kenyan court says Meta and sacked moderators to pursue settlement
Some 184 content moderators and Facebook's parent company Meta have agreed to pursue an out of court settlement in a lawsuit claiming unfair dismissal, court documents seen by AFP show.
Eurozone economic downturn deepens in August
The eurozone economy is contracting at its fastest rate in three years as a steep decline in manufacturing begins to spread to services, a key survey said Wednesday.
Markets broadly up as traders await Powell speech, Nvidia results
Markets mostly rose Wednesday with traders battling to maintain momentum from the previous day's much-needed rally as they contemplate an extended period of elevated interest rates.
Markets rally fades as traders nervously await Powell speech
Asian markets drifted between gains and losses Wednesday with traders struggling to maintain momentum from the previous day's much-needed bounce as they contemplate an extended period of elevated interest rates.
US stocks mostly fall as tech rally peters out
A rally in tech shares ran out of steam Tuesday, as US stocks mostly retreated amid worries over higher Treasury bond yields that offset investor appetite to keep buying equities.
UPS workers ratify contract, averting strike: Teamsters
The Teamsters union announced Tuesday that UPS workers overwhelmingly voted to ratify a new labor contract, officially ending the risk of an economically harmful strike.
Brazil high court rules homophobia punishable by prison
Brazil's Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that homophobic slurs are now punishable by prison, in a decision applauded by rights activists in a country with rampant violence against the LGBTQ+ community.
French grape-pickers wilt as 'heat dome' temperatures top 40C
Grape-pickers were out in French vineyards Tuesday bringing in this year's harvest in "torrid" conditions as temperatures shot past 40C in some areas of the country during a "heat dome" weather pattern that has brought misery to millions.
US home sales cool as mortgage rates remain high
Sales of homes in the United States ticked down in July, according to industry data released Tuesday, as elevated mortgage rates and limited housing supply held buyers back.
Getir cuts over tenth of global workforce
Turkish rapid grocery delivery firm Getir said Tuesday it was slashing over a tenth of its global workforce in a bid to stem losses and keep its foothold in parts of Europe and the United States.
Ex-OPEC president facing corruption charges in UK
Former OPEC president Diezani Alison-Madueke has been charged with bribery offences relating to her time as Nigeria's oil minister, the UK National Crime Agency said on Tuesday.
Canada to challenge latest US duties on softwood lumber
Ottawa announced Tuesday it will challenge the latest US duties on Canadian softwood lumber that it called "unfair, unjust and illegal."
British chip champion Arm files to go public in US
British chip designing giant Arm has launched the process for a public stock listing in New York, in what could be the biggest US share offering in years.
Stocks advance but traders fret over outlook
Stocks pushed higher Tuesday following a recent streak of losses, though investors' mood remained dimmed by concerns over China's economy and the outlook for US interest rates.
UK top bosses earn 118 times pay of workers: study
Bosses running Britain's biggest listed companies enjoyed payrises of 16 percent last year as workers' wages struggled with the worst cost of living crisis in a generation, research published Tuesday found.
Dubai airport traffic jumps 50%, tops pre-pandemic levels
Passenger traffic at Dubai international airport leapt 50 percent in the first half of the year, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, its operator said on Tuesday.
Sydney suburbs provide 'safe space' for gay rugby players
It would be hard to pick the Sydney Convicts from any other of the city’s suburban rugby union teams.
'Barbie' hits nerve in conservative Gulf
After being banned in some Arab countries, the film "Barbie" is dividing audiences in the conservative Gulf.
North Korea plans satellite launch as Seoul, US hold drills
North Korea has informed Japan it plans to launch a satellite in the coming days, Tokyo said Tuesday, less than three months after a failed effort saw a military satellite plunge into the sea.
Fukushima water release to begin Thursday: Japan PM
The release of wastewater from Japan's stricken Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific will begin on Thursday, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced, despite opposition from fishermen and protests by China.
Stocks struggle as China rate cut fails to ease worries
European and US stocks struggled to rebound on Monday while Asian markets ended mixed after a Chinese rate cut failed to reassure investors worried about the outlook for the world's number two economy.
Stocks bounce despite China rate cut failing to ease worries
European and US stocks rebounded on Monday but Asian markets ended mixed after a Chinese rate cut failed to reassure investors worried about the outlook for the world's number two economy.
No recovery yet for 'lacklustre' German economy, says Bundesbank
Germany's "lacklustre" economy will likely stagnate again in the third quarter, the Bundesbank central bank said Monday, as weak demand from abroad and high interest rates take their toll on Europe's industrial powerhouse.
European stocks rebound, China rate cut fails to ease worries
European stocks rebounded Monday but Asian markets ended mixed after a Chinese rate cut failed to reassure investors worried about the outlook for the world's number two economy.
Markets mixed as China rate cut fails to ease economy worries
Markets were mixed Monday as China's decision to cut interest rates again failed to reassure investors, who are increasingly worried about the outlook for the world's number two economy.
Most markets sink as China rate cut fails to ease economy worries
Most Asian markets fell Monday as China's decision to cut interest rates again failed to reassure investors, who are growing increasingly worried about the outlook for the world's number two economy.
China cuts key interest rate to support economy
China's central bank on Monday cut a key interest rate in an attempt to counter the post-Covid growth slowdown in the world's second-largest economy.
From Furby to Grimace, brands cash in with nostalgic reboots
Furby and Polly Pocket are making a comeback -- and don't forget Surge soda and McDonald's Grimace -- as businesses deepen bets around consumers' nostalgia for decades-old brands.
'Can't sleep at night': China's youth worry about tough job market
Freshly graduated psychology major Zhang has failed to find a job in her chosen field of market research despite sending out thousands of CVs to Chinese employers.
U.S. Steel plays hard to get as potential suitors line up
United States Steel has launched a strategic review after receiving several unsolicited offers for a partial or total takeover, and has already rebuffed one "unreasonable" offer.
Stocks drop as investors worry about US rates, China woes
Shares fell Friday as investors contemplated the prospect that interest rates could remain higher for longer and on concerns over China's economy.