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Japanese, Koreans bottom of global love life survey

Japanese people are the least satisfied with their sex and romantic lives, closely followed by South Koreans, a global survey by a French research firm showed.

Taliban govt clearing 'un-Islamic' books from Afghanistan shelves

Checking imported books, removing texts from libraries and distributing lists of banned titles -- Taliban authorities are working to remove "un-Islamic" and anti-government literature from circulation.

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Global stocks mixed as markets struggle to rebound

Global stocks were mixed Wednesday as investors sought to rebound following the prior session's big drop as oil prices moved sharply lower.

Strike means strong US car sales may be on borrowed time

Ford reported increased US quarterly sales Wednesday, rounding out a series of upbeat performance updates in a still-robust auto market that has yet to feel significant pain from a labor strike.

Google's new phone to run AI on-device

Google on Wednesday said its latest premium-priced Pixel phone would have powerful generative AI models running independently on the device, as the search engine giant seeks to lure buyers away from the latest iPhone.

Actors and Hollywood studios hold strike talks

Striking Hollywood actors were due to meet with studio bosses in Los Angeles on Wednesday, raising hopes that hundreds of films and television shows could finally resume production soon.

Turkey launches new Iraq strikes, warns Syria

Turkey on Wednesday launched fresh strikes against Kurdish targets in Iraq and warned of more intense cross-border air raids after concluding that militants who staged a weekend attack in Ankara came from Syria.

Relatives arrive in Italy for loved ones after deadly Venice bus crash

Relatives of victims of a deadly bus crash in Italy began arriving in Venice from other European countries Wednesday, looking to comfort injured loved ones or identify their dead.

Ford reports higher US auto sales amid strong demand

Ford reported increased US quarterly sales Wednesday, reflecting strong demand despite higher interest rates in an auto market that has yet to see significant effects from a labor strike.

Stocks mostly higher in cautious rebound after sell-off

Most US and European stock markets clawed back ground on Wednesday as investors staged a tentative rebound following heavy selling on fears that high US interest rates will drag down the world's largest economy.

More than 75,000 US healthcare workers begin 3-day strike

More than 75,000 employees at Kaiser Permanente began one of the largest healthcare worker strikes in recent US history on Wednesday after failing to resolve a dispute over staffing levels.

Forget company car, France embraces the company bike

As the popularity of cycling soars in France, a growing number of companies are giving employees the chance to ditch driving in favour of a greener, healthier alternative: the company bike.

Stocks edge higher in cautious rebound after sell-off

US and European stock markets were mostly higher on Wednesday as investors staged a tentative rebound following heavy selling on fears that high US interest rates will crimp growth in the world's largest economy.

Anger in Italy over road safety after deadly Venice bus crash

Venice authorities declared three days of mourning Wednesday after a bus crash killed 21 people including a toddler, sparking debate over the state of Italy's crumbling infrastructure.

EU formally starts probe into Chinese electric cars subsidies

The European Union said Wednesday that it had "sufficient evidence" of illegal Chinese electric car subsidies as it officially launched an inquiry that has enraged Beijing.

European stock markets rise as US bond yields surge

Stock markets diverged Wednesday with investors on edge as US and German bond yields jumped over fears that interest rates will stay high for longer.

Turkish TV editor goes on trial over Ocalan comments

A Turkish opposition TV channel editor went on trial on Wednesday over on-air comments about jailed Kurdish insurgency leader Abdullah Ocalan that could put him behind bars for more than 10 years.

1,000 migrants dream of US on train ride through Mexico

More than a thousand migrants rode atop a freight train to the edge of the US border on Tuesday after dodging authorities on a 10-day journey through Mexico.

UK supermarket Tesco says profits surge as costs drop

Britain's largest retailer Tesco on Wednesday said half-year net profit soared on slashed costs, and forecast a further slowdown in food price inflation.

Marcos lifts cap on Philippines' rice prices

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos lifted a price ceiling on rice Wednesday, weeks after capping the cost of the staple to support poor households.

Venice mourns after 21 killed in bus accident

Flags flew at half-mast over Venice Wednesday after 21 people including a toddler were killed when a bus careered off an overpass and caught fire.

Markets fall on rate fears as bond yields rise

Markets fell Wednesday as robust US employment data and rising Treasury yields stoked fears that interest rates will be higher for longer.

'Zero income' after storms ravage famed Greek apple harvest

Engine revving, Greek apple farmer Thymios Economou strains to drive a pickup truck through a rock-strewn dirt road and reach his flood-stricken orchard.

Asian markets fall on rate fears as bond yields rise

Asian markets fell across the board Wednesday following Wall Street's lead after robust US employment data and rising Treasury yields exacerbated fears that interest rates will be higher for longer.

US jobseekers face tougher search despite robust market

For the past year, Taylor Simpson has been searching for a stable job while working part-time, but she is struggling to find a position she likes even though companies are hiring.

United orders 110 new planes from Boeing, Airbus

United Airlines announced Tuesday it had ordered a total of 110 new planes from Boeing and Airbus, and secured options to purchase 90 more, in a major deal signaling confidence in the aviation sector.

21 killed after bus falls from Venice bridge and catches fire

At least 21 people, including two children and foreigners, were killed Tuesday and several others wounded when a bus running on methane plunged off a bridge in Venice and caught fire.

Stock markets drop as key Treasury yield hits 16-year peak

Global stocks tumbled Tuesday after a closely watched US bond benchmark hit a 16-year high, exacerbating worries about elevated interest rates as the dollar briefly topped 150 yen.

Top US court weighs major curbs to power of federal regulators

The US Supreme Court on Tuesday began hearing a series of cases that could result in a generational contraction in the power of federal agencies to regulate businesses and corporate fraud.

Meta plans to charge Europeans for ad free Facebook and Instagram: source

Meta is proposing to offer European users a subscription-based version of Instagram and Facebook if they would rather not be tracked for ads, a source said on Tuesday.

GM reports higher Q3 sales as strike tests outlook

General Motors reported higher third-quarter US auto sales Tuesday behind robust consumer demand, notching a strong performance that will be tested by an ongoing labor strike.

Stock markets drop as rate fears take hold; dollar climbs

Stock markets slumped across the board Tuesday after US jobs data signalled the labour market remained buoyant, reinforcing a conviction that interest rates will remain higher for longer as the Federal Reserve tries to bring inflation under control.

Trial of disgraced crypto star Bankman-Fried begins

The trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, former CEO of one of cryptocurrency's biggest exchanges, began Tuesday with a jury set to determine if he committed massive fraud by stealing billions of dollars from clients.

Beyonce 'Renaissance' film to hit theaters in December

Beyonce over the weekend wrapped her much-touted Renaissance World Tour, a 56-show performance epic promoting her lauded album that pays homage to dance and disco.

'Be brave! Tell the truth': Ian McEwan rails against sensitivity readers

The acclaimed British novelist Ian McEwan is baffled by the current obsession with sensitivity in the publishing world. "Be brave," he urged young writers.

EU moves to protect sensitive tech from rivals, China

The EU unveiled Tuesday a list of sensitive technologies that should be kept out of the hands of rivals, as the bloc takes further measures to confront China's aggressive trade policies.

Stock markets drop as rate fears take hold

Stock markets slumped across the board Tuesday on growing worries that high interest rates will take a toll on economic growth, as central bankers pursue their efforts to rein in inflation.

Energy transition at risk from commodity market fragmentation: IMF

Growing geopolitical fragmentation since the invasion of Ukraine has hit commodity markets, threatening to slow the transition to renewable energy as the world looks to combat climate change, the International Monetary Fund said Tuesday.

London Tube workers suspend planned strikes

Workers on the London Underground on Tuesday suspended their latest round of strike action over pay and conditions after a breakthrough in talks.

Ford, GM lay off about 500 more US workers due to strike

Ford and General Motors said around 500 more workers have been temporarily laid off due to "knock-on effects" from the ongoing strike at Detroit's "Big Three" automakers.

Macron party plans bill to squash France bedbug 'scourge'

The party of French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday said it would this year put forward a bill to combat surging numbers of reported bedbug cases, which are being increasingly seen as a major potential public health problem.

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