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AFP photo shows Trump examining image of apparent Kennedy Center razing
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Alonso says Chelsea ambition 'very clear' after end of Boehly era
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Gaza documentary sparks political storm in Israel
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King Charles warns tech bosses of 'existential dangers' of AI
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Third malaria death in Germany from outbreak tied to Frankfurt airport
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French fishermen block ports over petrol prices
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Turkey's Erdogan to run again in early 2028 vote, top adviser says
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Macron hosts Lebanon security talks as UN mission nears end
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Canada's Carney pushes 'new alliance' with EU despite Trump threats
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Ireland to boycott Eurovision 2027 over Gaza
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Beyond Investment Returns: Families Are Measuring Wealth by Freedom, Continuity, and Legacy, According to Nour Private Wealth
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India's Tata Sons reappoints N. Chandrasekaran as chairman
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King Charles disputes claims in book by Princess Diana's brother
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Sweden's left-wing wins election thriller
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Real Madrid fan group wants Mbappe apology over Ceuta shirt snub
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Germany urges EU action against China to defend carmakers
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Nepal floods among 'most challenging' disasters: WFP
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Doubts as Italy eyes electric future for steel plant
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Palestinians turn rugged caves into homes after Israeli demolitions
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Japan eyes changing prostitution law to punish sex buyers
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Ninth woman found dead in South Africa killing spree
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Smog scuppers Japan force helping fight Indonesia wildfires
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Modi pitches India as global chipmaking hub
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King Charles to call on tech giants for 'reassurances' over AI
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Ukraine plans record defence spending in 2027
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The people of Zharrez in central Albania live amid a stinking apocalyptic landscape of leaking oil wells and rusting storage tanks, the soil blackened from spills of crude that seep into their water.
Wholesale energy dives but bills remain sky high
Plunging wholesale gas prices have sparked speculation of an end to Europe's energy crisis -- but consumers' electricity and gas bills remain sky high, fuelling runaway inflation.
Macron, Sanchez to ink Franco-Spanish friendship treaty
French President Emmanuel Macron meets Spain's Pedro Sanchez for a joint summit in Barcelona Thursday, with Paris seeking Spanish support for its uncompromising stance on a dispute over US protectionism.
Sakhalin exception: the Russian energy Japan can't quit
This year's Group of Seven president Japan has joined the bloc's condemnation of Russia's Ukraine invasion, imposing sanctions and agreeing on an oil price cap, with one exception: Moscow's Sakhalin energy projects.
France gears up for 'hellish' day of pension protests
France's government was facing a day of strikes and protests Thursday set to disrupt transport and schooling across the country as workers oppose a deeply unpopular pensions overhaul.
Bird statue fetches $100,000 as Musk auctions Twitter HQ items
A Twitter bird statue fetched $100,000 on Wednesday as Elon Musk auctioned off furniture, decorations, kitchen equipment and more from the tech firm's downtown San Francisco headquarters.
Japan's 2022 trade deficit hits record on energy costs
Japan logged its largest ever annual trade deficit last year, with the soaring price of energy and raw materials compounded by the dramatic fall of the yen.
Asian markets track Wall St lower as recession fears return
Most stocks dropped alongside oil prices Thursday and the dollar weakened after disappointing US data renewed worries about a recession in the world's biggest economy.
Saudi camel-whisperers use 'special language' to train herd
The cries of camel herder Hamad al-Marri mean nothing to the untrained ear, but his animals respond instantly, gathering behind him to walk together across the Saudi desert.
Jury hears Musk told 'lies' that cost Tesla investors millions
A lawyer for angry Tesla investors told a California courtroom on Wednesday that CEO Elon Musk "lied" about having funding in place to take the company private, costing his clients millions of dollars.
Microsoft to axe 10,000 jobs as tech gloom deepens
Microsoft on Wednesday said it would lay off 10,000 employees in the coming months as the economic downturn continues to punish US tech giants.
US stocks retreat while Bank of Japan decision weighs on yen
Wall Street stocks tumbled Wednesday as traders weighed the latest US data showing slowing economic activity, while the yen retreated after the Bank of Japan decided against further tweaking monetary policy.
International arrests over 'criminal' crypto exchange
The owner of China-based cryptocurrency exchange Bitzlato was arrested in Miami on Wednesday, along with five associates in Europe, during an international operation against "darknet" markets.
Champagne celebrates record sales in 2022
The waning Covid pandemic in many parts of the world helped put people in a celebratory mood, industry leaders said Wednesday, driving 2022 Champagne sales to an all-time high above six billion euros.
US arrests Russian crypto boss for alleged criminal 'haven'
US authorities said Wednesday they had arrested the owner of China-based cryptocurrency exchange Bitzlato for alleged money laundering, hailing the move as a global "blow to the cryptocrime ecosystem."
UK millionaire says rich people like him should be taxed more
A rich Briton is among a group of millionaires in Davos pushing for governments to tax those like him more in order to bridge a wealth gap he warns is fragmenting the world.
Microsoft says it will axe 10,000 employees over poor economy
Microsoft on Wednesday said it would lay off 10,000 employees in the coming months as the economic downturn continues to punish US tech giants.
US retail sales shrinks by most in a year as growth engine falters
US retail sales slumped for a second straight month in December, said government data on Wednesday, with its largest drop in a year signaling a key growth engine is faltering.
US retail sales shrinks for second straight month on consumer caution
Retail sales in the United States slumped for a second straight month in December, according to data released Wednesday, as consumers grow cautious on economic uncertainty and measures to ease demand bite.
'No beds, not enough doctors': UK healthcare crisis laid bare
Five-year-old Yusuf Mahmud Nazir died from pneumonia after being sent home, despite a doctor describing his tonsillitis as the worst he had ever seen.
Burberry fashions rising sales despite China slump
British luxury fashion house Burberry, renowned for its handbags and trenchcoats, announced rising sales Wednesday despite a Covid-driven slump in China and tough economic climate globally.
Tokyo stocks surge, yen sinks as Bank of Japan holds policy
Tokyo's stock market surged, with exporters boosted by a tumbling yen after the Bank of Japan decided against further tweaking monetary policy.
Uber resumes services in Tanzania
Ride-hailing giant Uber has resumed its services in Tanzania, it said on Wednesday, settling a fare dispute with the government.
'Pressing need' for US, China to communicate on economic issues: Yellen
Close communication between the United States and China on economic issues is vital, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Wednesday ahead of a meeting with a top Chinese official in Zurich.
At Davos, Saudi Arabia says curbing oil dependency a priority
Saudi Arabia is working to reduce its reliance on oil exports, Economy Minister Faisal Al-Ibrahim said Wednesday, as the Middle East powerhouse sent one of the largest delegations to the Davos summit to make its case.
Moving house: Arctic mining town's move divides residents
Each time he boasts about the colossal relocation of his town centre in the Swedish Arctic, Kiruna mayor Gunnar Selberg gets a dressing-down from a very dissatisfied resident: his wife.
Taiwan records biggest economic contraction since 2009
Taiwan's economy shrank in the final quarter of 2022, the government said Wednesday, in the island's worst quarterly contraction since it was hammed by the global financial crisis in late 2009.
UK inflation slows in December but remains sky-high
Annual inflation in Britain slowed to 10.5 percent in December, official data showed Wednesday, but remained close to historically high levels that are causing a cost-of-living crisis and mass strikes.
Marvel movies return to China after nearly 4-year break
Chinese film fans on Wednesday celebrated the return of Marvel movies to the country's cinemas after an absence of nearly four years.
Macau jails 'junket king' Alvin Chau for 18 years
Macau's former "junket king" Alvin Chau was sentenced on Wednesday to 18 years in jail for running an illegal gambling empire, ending a criminal trial that shocked the casino hub and toppled one of its highest-profile gaming tycoons.
Staff shortages dent Hong Kong air hub reboot hopes
Regional airlines are struggling to ramp up flights to Hong Kong because of staff shortages at the airport, slowing the city's plan to recapture its travel hub status, industry insiders have told AFP.
Asian markets up on recovery hopes, yen sinks after BoJ decision
Asian markets mostly rose Wednesday following a mixed lead from Wall Street as traders fought to maintain the strong start to the year, while the yen sank after the Bank of Japan decided against further tweaking monetary policy.