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Migrants pick up pieces back home after fleeing South Africa

Back in his village in rural Malawi, Ahamadi Assani recalled his terror during an attack by anti-foreigner vigilantes in South Africa that led him to flee the country with just a few bags.

Reviving Montenegro's 'ancient' olive tree

At the edge of rugged Montenegrin foothills, a years-long effort to save one of the country's oldest olive trees, which locals say dates back millennia, is finally bearing fruit -- literally.

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Plastic pellets blight Belgian town as EU weighs action

Buried in the soil, dotting riverbanks and bobbing along streams: a small Belgian town has waged a years-long fight against creeping pollution from plastic pellets -- which the EU now has in its sights.

Japan inflation falls to BoJ target of 2%

Japanese inflation slowed less than expected to two percent in January, data showed Tuesday, hitting the central bank's target and firming expectations of an end to its outlier negative rates policy.

Asian markets mostly lower as traders await fresh data

Asian markets began Tuesday mostly lower after record-setting gains last week, with traders eyeing the release of fresh economic data this week that could offer a better sense of when central banks may cut rates.

Japan inflation falls to 2% in January

Japanese consumer inflation slowed for the third straight month to 2.0 percent in January, government data showed Tuesday.

Stocks markets mostly lower after rally

Stock markets were mixed on Monday after last week's rally as investors turned their attention to a clutch of economic data in the coming days.

Argentina authorizes Starlink, rival Amazon Kuiper

Argentina on Monday gave authorization for the deployment of Starlink, the satellite internet service of Elon Musk -- a fan of the South American country's self-styled new "anarcho-capitalist" President Javier Milei.

Biden and Trump to visit US-Mexico border on same day

President Joe Biden and Donald Trump will both visit the US-Mexico border on Thursday in a high-profile clash of schedules as they vie to win over voters on immigration -- one of the hottest issues in the 2024 election.

New farmer show of force as EU ministers vow to target red tape

Farmers faced off with riot police in Brussels streets paralysed by tractors on Monday, as EU ministers huddled to try to streamline rules and reduce red tape fuelling protests across the bloc.

Breast-feeding French athletes offered hotels at Paris Olympics

The French Olympic Committee said Monday that it would provide hotel rooms for breast-feeding French athletes during the Paris Olympics because children are set to remain barred from the athletes' village.

US can house 'entire' supply chain for advanced chips: Commerce Dept

US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo expressed confidence Monday that the country can house the entire silicon supply chain for making advanced chips, including tech that is key for artificial intelligence.

Two shot dead as Guinea capital crippled by general strike

Two youths were shot dead Monday as Guinea's capital was paralysed on the first day of an open-ended general strike, a key test for the junta that seized power in 2021 and banned demonstrations while muzzling critics.

Contested EU biodiversity law hangs by a thread

The future of a landmark EU law to protect nature appeared uncertain on Monday, after the bloc's biggest group of lawmakers said they would not back the rules under a package denounced by farmers.

China's BYD lands auto shipment in car powerhouse Germany

Thousands of cars from China's BYD rolled off a ship in the German port of Bremerhaven on Monday, as the world's biggest electric carmaker brought its challenge directly to Europe's auto making powerhouse.

US new home sales rise less than expected in January

Sales of new homes in the United States picked up less than anticipated in January, while the median price also climbed, according to government data released on Monday.

Swiss chocolate giant Barry Callebaut may cut 18% of jobs

Swiss chocolate maker Barry Callebaut said Monday that it may cut almost one in five jobs over the next 18 months as part of efforts to cut costs.

Navalny team says prisoner swap was close before his death

Allies of late Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny said Monday that a deal to free him as part of a prisoner swap had nearly been reached when he died in prison.

HTC boss welcomes Apple VR competition

The boss of consumer electronics firm HTC on Monday welcomed Apple's launch of its own a mixed reality headset, saying it will help the technology take off and become mainstream.

Smartphone makers bet on AI to revive sales

Smartphone makers are packing their latest devices with flashy new artificial intelligence tools such as real-time voice translation and advanced photo editing in efforts to reignite consumer demand.

Stocks markets diverge after rally

Stock markets fluctuated on Monday after last week's rally as investors turn their attention to a clutch of economic data in the coming days.

Stock markets mostly lower on profit-taking after tech surge

Major Asian and European stock markets mostly retreated Monday, with traders banking profits after last week's rally.

Tractors throng Brussels as ministers meet on farm rules

Hundreds of tractors thronged streets around the EU's headquarters in Brussels on Monday as ministers met to seek ways to streamline farming rules and red tape fueling protests around the bloc.

Hungary gets new president following scandal

Hungary's parliament on Monday is expected to elect Constitutional Court head Tamas Sulyok as new president following the resignation of Katalin Novak, who caused outrage by pardoning a man convicted in a child abuse case.

Sharif's daughter takes helm of Pakistan's most populous region

The daughter of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif took control of Pakistan's most populous region on Monday, becoming the country's first woman to govern a province.

Smartphone makers bet on AI to boost sales

Smartphone makers are packing their latest devices with flashy new artificial intelligence tools such as real-time voice translation and advanced photo editing in efforts to reignite consumer demand.

Disney and India's Reliance agree merger: Bloomberg

India's Reliance Industries has signed a "binding pact" for a merger deal with Walt Disney's local unit, Bloomberg News reported Monday, a major shakeup for the country's multi-billion dollar entertainment industry.

Asian markets mostly lower on profit-taking after tech surge

Asian markets were mostly lower Monday, although Tokyo's key Nikkei index hit fresh all-time highs after two of the three main US indices closed at records.

'Fake love' crypto scammers ensnare US victims

The "wine trader" wooed her online for months with his flirtatious smile and emoji-sprinkled texts. Then he went for the kill, defrauding the Philadelphia-based tech professional out of $450,000 in a cryptocurrency romance scam.

Bob Marley's 'Love' prevails again in N.American theaters

Paramount biopic "Bob Marley: One Love" led the North American box office for a second straight weekend, taking in an estimated $13.5 million, as "Love" prevailed over films about demons and angels.

Ukraine needs Western aid to win war after setbacks: Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday his country's victory "depends" on support from the West and expressed hope the United States would approve a critical package of military aid.

IMF says Argentine austerity should not hurt the poor

The International Monetary Fund has urged the government of Argentine President Javier Milei to shield the poor as he pursues harsh austerity measures to cut government spending, according to an interview published Sunday.

Ukraine says half of Western arms delivered late

Half of Western military aid to Kyiv is delivered later than promised, delays that hobble Kyiv's ability to defend itself against Russian attacks and cost Ukrainian lives, the country's Defence Minister Rustem Umerov said on Sunday.

Argentine provinces threaten oil supply cuts in dispute with Milei

Argentina's main petroleum-producing provinces have threatened to cut supplies to the rest of the country over funding reductions ordered by President Javier Milei.

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