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BMW boosts profitability, welcomes Nexperia signals

BMW on Wednesday reported rising profitability in the last quarter despite slowing Chinese sales and the impact of tariffs, offering some rare good news for Germany's beleaguered auto sector.

Stocks retreat as tech bubble fears grow

Technology companies led sell-offs on stock markets Wednesday, as investors grow increasingly worried about an AI bubble following a rally that has propelled valuations to record highs.

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Russian fuel prices surge after Ukraine hits refineries

Russian fuel prices are at near-record highs, stock exchange data showed Thursday, after a slew of Ukrainian attacks on refineries caused breakdowns during the travel season.

Walmart lifts outlook for sales, earnings despite tariffs

Big-box retailer Walmart hiked its outlook for sales and some earnings in results released Thursday, even as costs of goods imported to the United States rose after President Donald Trump's wide-ranging tariffs this year.

Stocks slip as investors await key Fed speech

Stock markets mostly fell during cautious trading sessions on Thursday, one day before a key speech expected to offer signals about future interest rate cuts in the United States.

Markets mixed as investors await key Fed speech

Markets were varied during cautious trading sessions on Thursday, one day before a key speech expected to offer signals about future interest rate cuts in the United States.

Asian markets mixed as investors await key speech

Asian markets were varied during cautious trading sessions on Thursday, one day before a key speech expected to offer signals about future interest rate cuts in the United States.

Africa could become 'renewable superpower', says Guterres

Africa has everything it takes to become a "renewable superpower", UN head Antonio Guterres said Thursday, as he called for greater investment in green energy across the resource-rich continent.

Asian markets creep up as investors await key speech

Asian markets edged mostly upward in muted morning trading on Thursday, one day before a key speech expected to offer signals about future interest rate cuts in the United States.

'Curly is beautiful': Tunisian women embrace natural hair

Tunisian mother Mouna Jebali had long used a flat iron to straighten her thick hair, but with women everywhere challenging the stigma around natural looks, she has finally learned to love her curls.

Trump raises pressure on Fed with call for governor to resign

President Donald Trump ramped up pressure on the US central bank Wednesday with a call for Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to step down, as he repeatedly criticizes Fed Chair Jerome Powell for not lowering interest rates.

Google unveils latest Pixel phones packed with AI

Google on Wednesday unveiled new Pixel 10 smartphones that promise more artificial intelligence capabilities, as it seeks to elbow out competition in the emerging AI-assistant market.

India test-fires ballistic missile ahead of US tariff hike

India on Wednesday test-fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile capable of carrying multiple nuclear warheads, a government statement said, in an apparent show of strength ahead of a threatened US tariff increase.

Stock markets diverge awaiting Fed signals as tech sell-off deepens

Stock markets fluctuated on Wednesday, with many investors sticking to the sidelines while hoping for clues on US interest rate moves.

French champagne harvest begins with 'promising' outlook

France's Champagne region kicked off its official grape harvest Wednesday, with producers predicting a "promising" yield after an early start brought on by hot weather.

Stock markets diverge as traders eye US rate signals

Stock markets fluctuated on Wednesday, with many investors sticking to the sidelines while awaiting clues on US interest rate moves.

Stock markets diverge after Wall Street tech sell-off

Stock markets were mixed Wednesday after a US tech sell-off while investors awaited signals from US policymakers on the outlook for interest rates.

Markets waver as Japan exports show tariff strain

Markets were mixed Wednesday in the face of worrying signs for Japanese exports, as investors await signals from US policymakers of an interest rate cut in the world's largest economy.

Afghanistan bus crash death toll rises to 78

The death toll from a collision between a bus carrying Afghan migrants returning from Iran and two other vehicles in western Afghanistan has risen to 78, provincial officials said on Wednesday.

Asian markets waver as Japan exports show tariff strain

Asian markets were mixed Wednesday in the face of worrying signs for Japanese exports, as investors await signals from US policymakers of an interest rate cut in the world's largest economy.

Dutch divers still haul up debris six years after container spill

Volunteer Dutch divers are still fishing debris from the North Sea six years after a disastrous shipping accident.

Asian markets dip after US tech slide

Asian markets mostly fell Wednesday morning, mirroring a rout of US tech titans the previous day as investors await signals of an interest rate cut in the world's largest economy.

Venezuela says 66 children 'kidnapped' by the United States

The Venezuelan government on Tuesday claimed that 66 Venezuelan children are being illegally held in the United States after being separated from their parents during deportation, as the White House cracks down on immigration.

Stock markets cautious with eyes on Ukraine talks, US rates

European stock markets rose while Wall Street diverged on Tuesday as investors eyed signs of progress in talks to end Russia's war in Ukraine.

UK drops demand for access to Apple user data

Britain has dropped its request for access to Apple users' encrypted data, which had created friction between London and Washington, US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard said Tuesday.

Air Canada flight attendants end strike after reaching 'tentative' deal

Air Canada flight attendants said Tuesday they had reached a "tentative" deal with the airline to end a strike over wages and ground work that has cancelled travel for half a million people worldwide.

Stock markets cautious with eyes on Ukraine talks

Global stock markets traded cautiously and oil prices fell on Tuesday as investors eyed signs of progress in talks to end Russia's war in Ukraine.

Brazil asks Meta to remove chatbots that 'eroticize' children

Brazil's government has asked US technology giant Meta to rid its platforms of chatbots that mimic children and can make sexually suggestive remarks, the attorney general's office (AGU) announced Monday.

Markets cautious after Zelensky-Trump talks

Stock markets traded in a narrow range Tuesday and oil prices dipped after US President Donald Trump held what he called "very good" talks with Ukrainian and European leaders on ending the war.

Historic Swedish church on the move in logistical feat

With great fanfare, a historic red wooden church considered one of Sweden's most beautiful buildings began its slow move from its longtime home in the Arctic town of Kiruna on Tuesday to allow the expansion of Europe's biggest underground mine.

Air Canada flight attendants vow to defy back-to-work order as strike talks resume

Striking Air Canada flight attendants vowed Monday to defy another back-to-work order from the country's labor tribunal, but resumed talks seeking to end a walkout that has cancelled travel for half a million people worldwide.

'Call of Duty' to fire starting gun at Gamescom trade show

Mega-selling first-person shooter franchise "Call of Duty" will blow open the Gamescom video games trade fair Tuesday, headlining a wave of new releases as the industry weathers a rough patch.

Asian markets cautious after Zelensky-Trump talks

Asian markets were little changed Tuesday after Wall Street treaded water and US President Donald Trump held what he called "very good" talks with Ukrainian and European leaders on ending the three-year war.

Stocks under pressure as Zelensky-Trump talks underway

Shares in Europe largely dipped Monday while Wall Street treaded water, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders met with US President Donald Trump in Washington on ending the war with Russia.

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