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Tractor-driving French farmers protest EU-Mercosur deal

French farmers launched Monday a new wave of action to protest the adoption of a trade pact between the European Union and four South American countries they fear would threaten their livelihoods.

Markets mixed after Wall St losses as traders weigh US rates outlook

Asian markets were mixed Monday following a sell-off on Wall Street as investors scale back their bets on Federal Reserve interest rate cuts owing to worries Donald Trump could reignite inflation.

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Barbados wins first loan deal from IMF climate change fund

Barbados on Tuesday became the first country to secure agreement on a financing package under a new IMF fund aimed at helping low-income countries tackle the impacts of climate change.

Licence to bill: Bond's Aston Martin sells for nearly £3 million

A replica of an Aston Martin DB5 used for the stunts in James Bond blockbuster "No Time to Die" sold for nearly £3 million at auction on Wednesday, auction house Christie's said.

White House announces multi-billion dollar plan to attack obesity, hunger

The White House announced Wednesday billions of dollars in pledges from major corporations -- including the likes of fast food behemoth Burger King -- to craft a national strategy on ending the twin US challenges of hunger and obesity.

Iran's Raisi condemns 'rioters' in protests over Mahsa Amini's death

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi condemned Wednesday the "rioters" behind a wave of women-led protests sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini while in the custody of the Islamic republic's morality police.

Washington dismisses Moscow's hints of blame for gas leak

Moscow questioned Wednesday whether Washington caused mystery undersea gas pipeline leaks in Europe that have been blamed on sabotage, in a turn of the tables that US officials bluntly called "ridiculous".

Amid Iran unrest, Mahsa Amini's parents demand answers on her death

The parents of Mahsa Amini, whose death after her arrest by Iran's morality police has sparked a wave of unrest, have filed a complaint against the officers involved, the family's lawyer said Wednesday.

Stocks rally but investors cautious over recession fears

Global stock markets rallied on Wednesday in a volatile trading, with investors given an "energy boost" by an intervention by the Bank of England.

EU sees sabotage in gas pipe leaks

The EU said Wednesday that leaks from two Russia-Germany undersea gas pipelines appeared to be "a deliberate act", as Moscow said it would call for a UN Security Council meeting over the incident.

Kwasi Kwarteng: baptism of fire for UK's new finance minister

Kwasi Kwarteng has been finance minister for less than a month but is already in the firing line as Britain's economy teeters on the brink following his first policy announcement.

Seven dead in Iran strikes on Iraqi Kurdistan: ministry

Iran was accused of killing seven people and wounding 28 in cross-border strikes Wednesday against Kurdish factions in Iraq that have deplored an ongoing protest crackdown in the Islamic republic.

'You have to overcome': Cubans carry on as Hurricane Ian sparks blackout

Havana resident Maykel was helping his friend fix an "almendron" -- as the decades-old American cars that ply Cuba's streets are known -- when the lights suddenly cut out late Tuesday.

San Siro demolition on table as Milan and Inter's stadium dream put to public

A crucial step towards the demolition of the iconic San Siro begins on Wednesday when Milan hosts the first of a series of meetings with the public necessary for the new stadium proposed by the city's two footballing giants.

Stocks slump, dollar surges on recession fears

Global stock markets sank Wednesday and the dollar soared as investors fretted over recession fears and heightened Ukraine tensions.

French rapper Kaaris detained over alleged domestic violence

French rapper Kaaris was taken into custody for questioning on Wednesday over domestic violence allegations that he kicked and punched a former partner, prosecutors said.

BoE intervenes as IMF criticises UK budget

The Bank of England stepped in Wednesday to shore up market confidence after the International Monetary Fund criticised Britain's inflation-fighting budget.

EU sees sabotage in gas pipe leaks, Norway hikes security

The EU said Wednesday that leaks from two Russia-Germany undersea gas pipelines appeared to be "a deliberate act", as fossil fuel-rich Norway boosted security at its installations.

Iran police vow to confront Mahsa Amini protests with 'all might'

Iran's police warned Wednesday they will confront "with all their might" women-led protests that erupted nearly two weeks ago over the death of Mahsa Amini in custody, despite growing calls for restraint.

Politics a family affair for Italy's far-right leader Meloni

A like-minded sister, a brother-in-law tipped for government and a campaigning mother -- politics is a family affair for Italian far-right leader Giorgia Meloni, even if her partner does not share all her views.

Turkey bows to US pressure, cuts Russian bank ties

Turkey's booming wartime trade with Moscow took a giant step back on Wednesday with confirmation that the last three banks still processing Russian payments were pulling out under pressure from Washington.

Iranian woman died of 'blow to the head': family in Iraq

Iranian Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini was visiting Tehran with her family when she encountered the notorious morality police and died after a "violent blow to the head", her cousin living in Iraq said.

China's offshore yuan hits record low against dollar

China's yuan hit a record low against the surging US dollar in offshore trading Wednesday, despite recent efforts by the country's central bank to shore up the currency.

Harsh living conditions aggravate Gaza burn injuries

With bandages wrapped around his head and body, Attia al-Sawafiri was lying in the burns unit of a Gaza hospital, waiting for his first skin graft.

Politics a family affair for Italy's far-right leader Giorgia Meloni

A like-minded sister, a brother-in-law tipped for government and a campaigning mother -- politics is a family affair for Italian far-right leader Giorgia Meloni, even if her partner votes left.

Cyprus drivers fill up in breakaway north as prices soar

The queue of Greek Cypriot motorists waiting to cross a checkpoint into breakaway northern Cyprus is much longer than it used to be -- a plummeting Turkish lira means cheaper petrol prices there.

Stocks and oil drop as dollar gains on recession, Ukraine fears

Equities and crude prices fell, while the dollar held at multi-year highs Wednesday as recession fears mount, while traders are also growing increasingly concerned about tensions with Russia after it declared victory in controversial Ukraine annexation polls.

Leaders blame Russia-Europe pipeline leaks on sabotage

Sabotage is the most likely cause of leaks in two Baltic Sea gas pipelines between Russia and Europe, European leaders said Tuesday, after seismologists reported explosions around the Nord Stream pipelines.

David Bowie's handwritten 'Starman' lyrics sell for over £200,000

David Bowie's original handwritten lyrics for the pop classic "Starman", part of an album that catapulted him to international stardom, on Tuesday sold at auction in Britain for £203,500.

Stocks slide amid Ukraine, gas worries, as pound rebounds

European equities fell Tuesday as concerns over European gas supplies and the Ukraine conflict again came to the fore, while the dollar weakened slightly against major rivals, helping the pound to rebound from a record low.

Dior turns heels and corsets into 'ironic power dressing'

Women have spent centuries trying to liberate themselves from heels and corsets, but the latest Dior collection at Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday presented them as a sort of "ironic power dressing".

US consumer confidence jumps again in September: survey

Boosted by rising wages and falling gas prices, US consumers were much more upbeat about the state of the American economy now and in the months ahead, according to a closely-watched survey released Tuesday.

Water-filled condoms bring 'mermaid vibes' to Paris Fashion Week

Caribbean-inspired brand Botter made a splash at Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday with the unlikely sight of condoms filled with water bringing "mermaid vibes" to the catwalk.

Blasts recorded before Russia-Europe pipeline leaks

Explosions were recorded before mysterious leaks in two Baltic Sea gas pipelines linking Russia and Europe, seismologists said Tuesday, raising suspicions of sabotage amid tensions over Moscow's war in Ukraine.

Stocks stabilise as pound rebounds

Equity markets stabilised Tuesday after recent volatility, as the dollar weakened slightly against major rivals, helping the pound to rebound from a record low.

Meta says China-based campaign aimed at US election

Meta said Tuesday it derailed a campaign out of China to influence upcoming US elections by posing as people in the United States taking sides on "hot button" issues.

Heavy floods ravage West Africa farmlands

Nigeria rice farmer Adamu Garba squelched barefoot through his paddy fields, surveying damage from devastating floods that have destroyed farmland across the north of the country.

Singapore dressed up to party like it's 2019 for F1 return

With tickets selling fast and party suites costing up to $70,000 a night, Singapore is putting the pedal to the metal when it hosts Asia's first Formula One race this weekend since the pandemic.

When movie fan-art becomes the real thing

It's a hobby that can turn into the real thing -- some fan-art film posters are so good that they end up in galleries or even earn the artist a chance to work with Hollywood's biggest names.

Boost climate action or we'll see you in court, activists tell govts

Governments around the world must scale up climate action "or face further legal action", an open letter from campaign groups warned Tuesday, as battles over policies to cut emissions and protect the environment are increasingly fought in the courts.

Cuba votes to legalize same-sex marriage, surrogacy

Cubans voted to legalize same-sex marriage and adoption as well as surrogate pregnancies in a referendum over the weekend, the communist country's electoral officials said Monday.

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