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Trump forms panel to probe US Fed governor Lisa Cook

US President Donald Trump has set up a committee to probe Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over alleged "false statements" linked to mortgages, renewing his efforts to oust her.

Stocks advance as Trump rules out pre-vote Iran attack

Stock markets climbed Friday as oil prices dropped after President Donald Trump ruled out a strike on Iran before next month's US midterm elections.

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Chinese-owned British Steel says plans 260 job cuts

British Steel plans to cut up to 260 jobs in Britain after being hit by soaring energy costs, the Chinese-owned group announced Wednesday.

'All this rubble': Pollution fears over Turkey quake waste

Half a dozen dump trucks offloaded their potentially hazardous cargo of rubble in a cloud of dust by a roadside in Antakya, Turkey, one of the cities worst hit by a deadly earthquake.

Russian oligarchs' superyachts on sanctions radar

Luxurious superyachts owned by Russian oligarchs reportedly close to the Kremlin have proved difficult to seize under Western sanctions imposed over Moscow's war in Ukraine.

Seattle becomes first US city to ban caste discrimination

Seattle has become the first city in the United States to ban discrimination based on caste, following a city council vote on Tuesday.

Red balloons mark youth killed in devastating Turkey quake

Dozens of red balloons speckle the rubble of a destroyed building alongside a main road in Turkey's quake-hit south.

Hong Kong unveils US$97 billion post-pandemic budget

Hong Kong's finance chief unveiled a HK$761 billion (US$97 billion) budget on Wednesday, plunging into the coffers to pay for the recession-hit city's post-Covid recovery.

Never look back: actor Vincent Cassel, France's scary star

Actor Vincent Cassel is set to dominate big and small screens this year, appearing in two blockbuster French films and a new spy thriller on Apple TV.

Costa Rican chef showcasing Indigenous cuisine

The recipes are not written down, the ingredients local. At Sikwa restaurant in the Costa Rican capital, a deep-rooted respect for Indigenous culture is what determines the menu.

Thai farmers tap into sustainable rubber industry

By the light of a head torch, Wanida Hityim deftly strips bark from a rubber tree, collecting the milky latex as she explains why she's among a small number of Thai farmers trying to work more sustainably.

Global stocks mostly fall amid resurgent rate hike worries

Wall Street stocks fell Tuesday on resurgent worries over Federal Reserve policy and gloomy forecasts from retailers, while European equities also retreated despite some encouraging economic data.

Intense cyclone Freddy lashes Madagascar, kills one

A powerful tropical Cyclone Freddy lashed the eastern coast of Madagascar on Tuesday, killing at least one person as it moved in packing winds of around 130km per hour, officials said.

Intense cyclone Freddy lashes Madagascar

A powerful tropical Cyclone Freddy lashed the south eastern of Madagascar on Tuesday, killing at least one person as it moved in packing winds of around 130km per hour, officials said.

Some UK supermarkets limit fruit and veg sales

Some UK supermarkets have introduced limits on customer purchases of some fruit and vegetables due to "sourcing challenges" blamed on weather conditions in southern Europe and north Africa, the industry said Tuesday.

Four-day working week 'more productive': UK study

A four-day working week is more productive for most staff and companies than the traditional five days, one of the biggest trials of its kind conducted in the UK reported on Tuesday.

Hong Kong revokes visa of Chinese scientist jailed over gene editing

Authorities in Hong Kong said late Tuesday they had cancelled the work visa of a Chinese biophysicist who was jailed for creating the world's first gene-edited babies, throwing cold water on his plans to relocate his research to the city.

Walmart, Home Depot cautious on 2023 as inflation bites

Walmart reported better profits than expected over the critical holiday-season quarter Tuesday, but offered a cautious outlook on the year ahead as inflation squeezes consumers.

Spielberg channels inner child at Berlin film festival

Three-time Academy Award winner Steven Spielberg on Tuesday said childhood trauma had shaped almost all of his work as he prepared to accept a lifetime achievement award at the Berlinale film festival.

Cautious Walmart outlook hits shares despite solid Q4 profits

Walmart reported better-than-expected profits over the critical holiday-season quarter Tuesday, but offered a disappointing outlook as inflation weighs on consumers.

EU vows to boost investment in Kenya to strengthen ties

The European Union said Tuesday that it would increase its investments in Kenya by hundreds of millions of dollars, looking to bolster ties in the face of competition from China.

HSBC pre-tax profit slumps on France sale

Bank titan HSBC said Tuesday that annual pre-tax profit tumbled after taking a huge charge on the sale of French retail operations.

Dubai airport sees surge in arrivals bolstered by Russian influx

Dubai's airport welcomed 66 million passengers in 2022, more than double the previous year, it said Tuesday, a spike its chief executive attributed to "huge growth" in Russian travellers.

Anglican group rejects Archbishop of Canterbury as schism widens

A global grouping of 25 Anglican churches has said it no longer recognises Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby as its leader following the decision to allow the blessing of same-sex couples in England.

Zalando to cut 'hundreds of jobs'

German online fashion retailer Zalando said Tuesday it plans to cut hundreds of jobs to help it confront a "more challenging" economic environment after years of rapid growth.

Asian markets mixed, with rates set to go higher

Asian markets were mixed Tuesday, with traders trying to gauge the outlook for the US economy as they price in more interest rate hikes than previously predicted.

Energy firms not doing enough to cut methane: IEA

Oil and gas companies are not doing enough to cut methane emissions, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said Tuesday, despite high energy prices making abatement measures mostly pay for themselves.

South Korean court recognises same-sex couple's rights

A South Korean court delivered a landmark ruling on Tuesday recognising the rights of a same-sex couple for the first time, with activists hailing the verdict as a major victory for LGBTQ rights in the country.

HSBC says pre-tax profits slip to $17.5 bn in 2022

Banking giant HSBC on Tuesday announced a dip in 2022 pre-tax profits last year, on impairment charges linked to the upcoming sale of its French retail operations.

'Food for the soul:' caring for elderly left behind in Venezuela exodus

An old radio plays background music as Cira Madrid, 83, prepares coffee for a rare visitor to her small but spotless apartment in Caracas, where she lives alone.

New York 'can enrich my soul' says next Philharmonic head Dudamel

The globally renowned conductor Gustavo Dudamel is set to become the first Latino to lead America's oldest orchestra, and on Monday vowed that "New York will become my city too."

European stocks drift, dollar up tracking rates outlook

Europe's main stock markets steadied Monday after record highs for London and Paris last week as investors bet on prospects for a brighter economy despite lingering recession risks caused by high inflation.

Mauritius lashed by rains as intense Cyclone Freddy arrives

Mauritius cancelled flights and closed its stock exchange Monday as an intense tropical cyclone approached the Indian Ocean island nation, bringing rainfall and gusty winds with it.

Fear the biggest rival: first person to complete Antarctic 2.5 km swim

Chilean Barbara Hernandez, who became the first person recorded to have swum 2.5 kilometers (1.5 miles) in the near-freezing Antarctic Ocean, says fear -- not other people -- is her rival.

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