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Thousands expected at Sweden climate demo as election looms

Around 10,000 people are expected to turn out for a climate demonstration in Stockholm on Sunday, according to Swedish police and organisers, just weeks ahead of a general election where the issue is among voters' top concerns.

Macron hosts Saudi's MBS for visit ranging from esports to Mideast

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Saudi crown prince and de facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday for a two-day visit set to range from esports to the war in the Middle East.

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Tourism buoys southern Europe's 'Club Med' nations

Derided as "Club Med" nations during the European debt crisis 15 years ago, the economies of Spain, Greece and Portugal are now outperforming their northern peers thanks to a rebound in tourism.

US Fed likely to remain on pause and pare back rate cut expectations

The US Federal Reserve is likely to keep interest rates unchanged this week, but could pare back the number of cuts it has penciled in for this year, as policymakers digest a mixed bag of economic data.

Syria's forgotten health crisis needs healing: WHO regional chief

Syria's shattered healthcare system has been forgotten by the world at large, a top WHO official said, urging new, creative thinking to halt the exodus of medical staff abroad.

Centenarian WWII vet marries sweetheart, 96, in Normandy after D-Day events

It might have been the longest wait but on Saturday 100-year-old American World War II veteran Harold Terens married his 96-year-old fiancee in Normandy, just days after being honoured on the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in northern France.

Israel 'disgusted' at inclusion on new UN human rights blacklist

The upcoming inclusion of Israel on a UN list of countries and armed forces determined to be failing to protect children in war prompted a furious Israeli response Friday.

US stocks edge lower as traders weigh jobs report

Wall Street stocks seesawed Friday as a hotter-than-expected US jobs report soothed worries about the economy but fueled concerns that the Federal Reserve would keep interest rates higher for longer.

US stocks rise as traders weigh jobs report

Wall Street stocks seesawed Friday as a hotter-than-expected US jobs report soothed worries about the economy but fuelled concerns that the Federal Reserve would keep interest rates higher for longer.

BYD says to build second EU factory despite EV slowdown

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is still committed to building a second factory in Europe and will roll out hybrid cars as the EV market slows down, a group executive told AFP.

Stock markets fall as US jobs report stokes rate concerns

Stock markets retreated Thursday as a hotter-than-expected US jobs report raised concerns that the Federal Reserve would keep interest rates higher for longer.

US hiring surges past expectations as job market still strong

US job growth blew past estimates in May while unemployment also edged up, according to government data released Friday, underscoring the labor market's resilience as policymakers seek to cool the economy gradually.

European stock markets decline before US jobs report

Stock markets retreated and the dollar steadied Friday before US jobs data that could play a key role in the Federal Reserve's plans for cutting interest rates, with the central bank's next policy decision looming.

Samsung workers in South Korea stage first strike: union

Workers at tech giant Samsung Electronics in South Korea staged the first strike at the company on Friday, the head of a major union representing tens of thousands of people said.

Japan household spending sees first rise in 14 months

Japan's household spending rose in April for the first time in 14 months, official data showed Friday, as wages grow at the fastest pace in three decades.

Asian markets swing as traders eye major US jobs report

Asian markets fluctuated Friday and investors trod cautiously ahead of US jobs data that could play a key role in the Federal Reserve's plans for cutting interest rates, with the bank's next policy decision looming next week.

Samsung workers in S. Korea stage first strike: union

Workers at tech giant Samsung Electronics in South Korea staged the first strike at the company on Friday, the head of a major union representing tens of thousands of people told AFP.

Boeing Starliner crew aboard ISS after challenging docking

A Boeing Starliner capsule carrying its first ever astronauts docked with the International Space Station on Thursday after overcoming unexpected challenges arising from thruster malfunctions and helium leaks.

European stocks up as ECB cuts rate, US stocks mixed

European stock markets rose Thursday as the European Central Bank cut interest rates for the first time since 2019 -- but gains were muted as sticky inflation blurs the outlook for more reductions.

Disputes flare in Brazil between landowners, occupiers

At the heart of Brazil's savannah, Adonilton Rodrigues toils on a small plot he illegally occupies as part of a movement battling the country's old land-ownership inequalities.

Boeing's Starliner docks with ISS on first crewed mission

A Boeing Starliner capsule carrying its first ever NASA astronauts docked with the International Space Station on Thursday after overcoming some challenges affecting its propulsion system.

Thruster problems delay Boeing Starliner docking with ISS

The planned docking of a Boeing Starliner capsule carrying its first astronauts to the International Space Station has been delayed as teams work to troubleshoot problems affecting the propulsion system, NASA said Thursday.

ECB makes first rate cut since 2019 but sees 'bumpy road'

The European Central Bank cut interest rates for the first time since 2019 on Thursday as eurozone inflation gradually eases, but president Christine Lagarde said the path ahead was unclear and warned of a "bumpy road".

European stocks up as ECB cuts rate

Europe's main stock markets were up but pared some gains Thursday as the European Central Bank cut interest rates for the first time since 2019 while warning that inflation would remain sticky.

US trade gap widens to largest in 18 months

The US trade deficit expanded slightly less than analysts expected in April, to the widest since late 2022, as imports rose more quickly than exports, according to government data released Thursday.

ECB starts cutting rates, but warns on inflation

The European Central Bank made its first interest rate cut since 2019 Thursday, reducing borrowing costs from record highs, but gave few clues about its next move while warning of continuing inflation pressures.

Boeing Starliner spacecraft springs more leaks on way to ISS

Boeing's Starliner crew capsule, which is making its way to the International Space Station on its first mission carrying astronauts, has developed two helium leaks since entering orbit but remains stable and on course for docking, NASA said.

Europe stocks advance before expected ECB rate cut

Europe's main stock markets climbed higher Thursday, with sentiment buoyed by rising expectations of an imminent interest-rate reduction from the European Central Bank.

Russian central bank chief calls for 'open economy'

Russia's central bank chief called Thursday for Russia to be an "open economy" despite the barrage of Western sanctions and trading restrictions it has been hit with over its Ukraine offensive.

Spain's Disfrutar named world's top restaurant by 50 Best

Barcelona restaurant Disfrutar was named Thursday as the best in the world by the influential 50 Best list in a year dominated by Spanish and Latin American restaurants.

Markets track Wall St records as US jobs fuel rate cut hopes

Markets extended a surge on Wall Street Thursday as another round of soft US jobs data ramped up bets on the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates this year.

Solar investment outstrips all other power forms: IEA

More money is pouring into solar power than all other electricity sources combined, with investments set to reach half a trillion dollars this year, the world's top energy research body said Thursday.

ECB to start cutting rates from record highs

The European Central Bank is expected to start cutting interest rates from record highs Thursday, its first reduction in nearly five years, but volatile inflation means the path ahead is uncertain.

Asian markets track Wall St record as US jobs fuel rate cut hopes

Asian markets extended a surge on Wall Street Thursday as another round of soft US jobs data ramped up bets on the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates this year.

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