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Crude prices drop after 'positive' US-Iran talks

Oil prices fell on Monday on optimism over US-Iran talks, with mediators flagging a "roadmap" to a final agreement, while equities were mixed.

Crude prices drop, most stocks rise on 'positive' US-Iran talks

Oil prices fell Monday on optimism over US-Iran peace talks, with mediators flagging a "roadmap" to a final agreement, while most equities rose thanks to another healthy start for tech firms.

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Josephine Baker and the Roaring Twenties celebrated by Dior

From cabaret feathers to sleek suits and velvet robes, Dior celebrated Josephine Baker and the wild freedom of the Roaring Twenties in a celeb-packed show on Monday to kickstart haute couture week in Paris.

Italy says to boost energy ties with gas giant Algeria

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni agreed Monday to strengthen energy cooperation with Africa's top gas exporter Algeria, the latest European country seeking supply deals to help reduce reliance on Russia.

Lewis Hamilton opens up about pain of racial abuse at school

Lewis Hamilton has spoken about how he had bananas thrown at him and was repeatedly called the N-word during a "traumatising" school career.

Stock markets rise on improving US rates outlook

Stock markets headed higher Monday as investors eyed less aggressive US interest rate hikes this year with inflation starting to cool from sky-high levels.

Pakistan nationwide power outage continues into night

A massive power breakdown across Pakistan continued after night fell on Monday, affecting most of the country's 220 million residents, including in the mega cities of Karachi and Lahore.

French government refuses to back down on pension reform

France's government on Monday moved forward with a fiercely contested pensions reform plan that would raise the retirement age to 64, saying balancing the system's books must be top priority.

Stock markets rise, dollar struggles on US rates outlook

Stock markets headed higher Monday and the dollar lost some ground as investors eyed less aggressive US interest rate hikes this year with inflation starting to cool from sky-high levels.

German antitrust watchdog opens probe into PayPal

Germany's antitrust watchdog said Monday it had launched an investigation into PayPal to examine whether the US online payment giant was using its dominance to restrict competition.

The women who lived as sex slaves to an Indian goddess

Dedicated to an Indian goddess as a child, Huvakka Bhimappa's years of sexual servitude began when her uncle took her virginity, raping her in exchange for a saree and some jewellery.

Commentator Dokic hits out at 'fat-shaming' trolls at Australian Open

Player-turned commentator Jelena Dokic lashed out Monday at the "disgusting" body-shaming she has endured online while working at the Australian Open.

Macau ponders future even as tourists and gamblers return

Macau's streets were packed in the run-up to the Lunar New Year after pandemic controls were abruptly lifted but it is far from business as usual as the Chinese casino hub wrestles with questions about its future.

The women who dress men

Women are increasingly making their mark in men's fashion, breaking through the "fabric ceiling" that has seen the industry dominated by men, and attracted by a sector where some of the most radical changes are taking place.

'The Way of Water' surges past global $2bn mark

"Avatar: The Way of Water" gave no sign of relinquishing its box office domination, taking in an estimated $19.7 million in its sixth weekend out in North America, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations said Sunday.

France, Germany firm ties as pressure grows over Ukraine arms

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday reaffirmed the importance of their nations' postwar alliance, despite strains created by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Bomb alert on Poland to Greece Ryanair flight

Greek warplanes scrambled Sunday to escort a Ryanair flight from Poland to Greece with 190 people on board after a bomb alert was reported to authorities, officials said.

Canada to pay Indigenous abuse survivors more than $2bn

Canada will pay hundreds of Indigenous communities more than $2 billion in compensation for nearly a century of abuse suffered by children in residential schools, its government has announced.

Man loses testicle in France pension protest crackdown: lawyer

A French policeman dealt a man with a camera such a strong truncheon blow during pension reform protests this week that he had to have a testicle amputated, the man's lawyer said Sunday.

France, Germany firm up ties as European 'driving force'

Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz and France's President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday pledged to drive Europe forward together, as the German leader visited Paris to celebrate 60 years of post-war cooperation despite recent strains.

Next New Zealand PM slams 'abhorrent' treatment of Ardern

New Zealand's incoming prime minister Chris Hipkins criticised the "abhorrent" treatment endured by Jacinda Ardern and vowed on Sunday to shield his own family, three days after her shock resignation.

Sudan's prized gum trees ward off drought but workers wither

A vast belt of trees vital for global production of fizzy drinks helps Sudanese farmers adapt to climate change, but in the harsh drylands many are reluctant to take up the trade.

Luxury sector impatient for return of Chinese tourists

The European luxury sector is welcoming the end of pandemic lockdowns in China, as the return of big-spending Chinese tourists could sustain further growth.

US media rocked by layoffs amid economic gloom

From CNN to the Washington Post, US media are facing tough times, as a series of outlets have announced layoffs this winter amid fears of an economic downturn.

'Aquaman' warns Sundance of deep-sea mining peril

He is best known as hunky, sea-dwelling superhero "Aquaman," but actor Jason Momoa brought a stark and sober warning about the perils of deep-sea mining to the Sundance film festival on Friday.

Arizona dismantles shipping container wall on US-Mexico border

A wall of shipping containers installed just a few months ago by the then- governor of Arizona at a $100 million cost to US taxpayers was being dismantled Friday.

A fifth of new cars in California zero-emission in 2022: data

One-in-five new cars sold in California in 2022 was a zero-emission vehicle, the state said Friday, as the largest car market in the United States charges towards its goal of electrifying its fleet.

US charges two for protecting Russian oligarch's super yacht

The US unveiled criminal charges Friday against two men who it said sought to protect sanctioned Russian oligarch Viktor Vekselberg's $90 million superyacht from seizure.

US Fed official favors smaller rate hike in February

There is ample evidence that a steep climb in interest rates has dampened demand and economic activity, suggesting the US central bank can further slow its rate hikes, Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Friday.

Pressure mounts on embattled India wrestling chief

India's wrestling federation chief on Friday cancelled a press conference meant to reveal a "conspiracy" against him as top athletes, including Olympic and Commonwealth medallists, mounted a third day of protests demanding his resignation over sexual harassment allegations.

US home sales slump for 11th month, log largest annual drop since 2008

Sales of existing homes in the United States have fallen for the 11th straight month, with the past year logging the biggest annual drop since 2008, according to industry data released Friday.

Anglican head 'joyful' about new LGBTQ rules but warns of splits

The Archbishop of Canterbury said he was "extremely joyful" about plans to allow church blessings for same-sex couples, but warned deep divisions existed within the world's Anglican community over the issue.

US man gets suspended sentence for stalking actress Claire Foy

An American man on Friday received a suspended jail term in the UK for stalking "The Crown" actress Claire Foy, on condition he returns to the United States.

US home sales slump for 11th month, slammed by mortgage rates

Sales of existing homes in the United States have fallen for the 11th straight month, as a rough period of limited inventory and high mortgage rates persists, according to industry data released Friday.

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