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Trump signs order to lower US tariffs on Japan autos to 15%
US President Donald Trump signed an order Thursday to lower tariffs on Japanese autos, as Washington moves to implement its trade pact negotiated with Tokyo.
Argentine Congress overturns Milei veto on disability funds
In a major political blow for budget-slashing President Javier Milei, Argentina's Congress on Thursday overturned his veto of a law increasing allowances for disabled people.
Stock markets advance with eyes on US jobs data
Stock markets mostly climbed and global bonds stabilised on Thursday as investors looked to US jobs data to cement rate-cut bets.
Tourists and locals united in grief after Lisbon funicular crash
Tourists and locals wrestled with shock and dismay on Thursday in Lisbon, a day after one of city's famed funiculars -- climbing railways that serve both communities -- came off the tracks and crashed, killing 16 people.
Comedy writer at centre of UK free-speech row in court on harassment charge
Award-winning comedy writer Graham Linehan, whose recent arrest reignited a UK row over freedom of speech, appeared in court Thursday to face separate charges over "abusive and vindictive" posts against a transgender person.
Stock markets mixed with eyes on US jobs data
Stock markets diverged and global bonds stabilised on Thursday as investors looked to US jobs data to cement rate-cut bets.
Seniors back to work as ageing Germany battles pension burden
At age 70, Pete Maie appears nervous at the start of a job interview to work as a part-time parcel delivery driver for a German logistics company.
Asia markets mixed as Chinese stocks lose steam
Asian stock markets diverged on Thursday, with Tokyo and Seoul tracking gains made the previous day on Wall Street even as a selloff of Chinese equities intensified.
Trump admin asks Supreme Court for 'expedited' ruling on tariffs
President Donald Trump's administration asked the US Supreme Court on Wednesday for an expedited ruling preserving the tariffs that have roiled global markets, saying a lower court ruling against it has already damaged trade negotiations.
Digital loan sharks prey on inflation-hit Nigerians
Cash-strapped and in dire need of 30,000 naira (about $20), Mariam Ogundairo turned to a loan app, downloading it and registering her phone number.
Asia markets tick up after Wall Street rebound
Asian stock markets were mostly up Thursday morning, tracking gains made on Wall Street as a weak labour market report in the United States boosted hopes for an interest-rate cut.
Colombia coal exports plummet after ban on Israel sales
Colombia's coal exports fell by almost half in July compared to the same month last year, official figures showed Wednesday, amid a global price crisis and days after President Gustavo Petro's ban on sales to Israel.
Record French fines for Google and Shein over cookies
France's data protection authority on Wednesday issued record fines against search giant Google and fast-fashion platform Shein for failing to respect the law on internet cookies.
Lost for 50 years, Nobel patents found in Swedish summer home
A dozen patents belonging to Swedish inventor and philanthropist Alfred Nobel and lost for almost 50 years were recently found in a Swedish couple's summer house, the Nobel Foundation told AFP.
Stocks bounce as global bond selloff eases
European and US equities mostly rebounded Wednesday as a global bond selloff eased, with shares in Google parent Alphabet jumping after a favourable court ruling.
Ryanair slashes winter seats in Spain over airport fees
Irish budget airline Ryanair on Wednesday said it would slash more than one million winter seats in Spain over "excessive airport fees", sparking "extortion" accusations from the national airport operator.
UK govt pledges to keep grip on spending ahead of budget
Britain's finance minister Rachel Reeves on Wednesday promised to keep a "tight grip" on public spending as interest rates soar on the UK's long-term debt, and set November 26 for her annual budget speech.
Iran's small businesses hit by rolling blackouts
Pizzeria owner Saeed is unable to take or serve orders at his restaurant in the Iranian capital, his business stalled by rolling power outages that have compounded the country's many economic woes.
Global bond selloff spreads to Japan, gold hits record high
A global bond selloff extended on Wednesday, sending yields in Japan to record levels, and gold reached a new peak, as investors fret over mounting government debt.
Arrest of comedy writer sparks UK free speech row
The arrest of an Emmy award-winning comedy writer for social media posts about transgender people has reignited a UK row over freedom of speech, with one government minister saying Wednesday "we need to look at" the law.
England moves to ban sale of energy drinks to children
High-caffeine energy drinks such as Red Bull will be banned for sale to youths under 16 in England under plans announced by the government on Wednesday.
Shell abandons huge biofuel project in Netherlands
British oil giant Shell announced Wednesday it has abandoned construction of one of Europe's largest biofuel plants in the Netherlands, as it focuses on its fossil fuels business.
Japan's long-term borrowing costs, gold hit record highs
A global bond selloff extended into Asia on Wednesday with yields in Japan hitting record levels, while gold reached a new peak as investors fret about public finances in countries from Japan to the United States.
South Africa women's team step up to chase Springbok success
South Africa's women's team are stepping out from the monumental shadow of the four-time world champion Springboks as they prepare for their first-ever quarter-final appearance in a Rugby World Cup by taking on France this weekend.
Economists back Fed Governor Cook as Trump attempts ouster
Nearly 600 economists have signed an open letter expressing support for Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook and US central bank independence, as Cook battles President Donald Trump's attempt to fire her.
US limits TSMC chipmaking tool shipments to China
President Donald Trump's administration has revoked Taiwanese semiconductor giant TSMC's authorization to export US chipmaking equipment to China without a license, further restricting access to US technology in the country.
Nestle CEO switch a chance to reset: experts
Nestle's sudden sacking of its chief executive over an office relationship gives the Swiss food giant a chance to reset and return to its strengths, industry analysts said Tuesday.
Anthropic valued at $183 bn in new funding round
Anthropic announced Tuesday that it raised $13 billion in a funding round valuing the artificial intelligence startup at $183 billion.
Vogue appoints Chloe Malle to replace fashion doyenne Wintour
Chloe Malle will follow Anna Wintour as editor of Vogue, the magazine said Tuesday, resolving an intrigue that has gripped fashion and journalism circles for months.
Bubble burst: French winemaker jailed for huge champagne fraud
A French winemaker who made and sold thousands of bottles of fake champagne in an elaborate scam involving carbonating Spanish wine was jailed Tuesday.
Gold hits high, stocks retreat as investors seek safety
The price of gold struck a record high above $3,500 an ounce Tuesday while stock markets mostly retreated as investors sought safety on global economy concerns.
'No miracle' in last-ditch talks with French PM: far right
Last ditch talks between the French far right and Prime Minister Francois Bayrou did not achieve any breakthrough, its leaders said Tuesday, heightening the chances that he will lose a confidence vote next week.