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Trump tariffs threat casts chill over Canada

Canada was scrambling Tuesday to blunt the impact of US President-elect Donald Trump's threat to implement steep tariffs once he takes office, as experts warned of a potentially "catastrophic" hit to the Canadian economy.

Trump tariff vow drives choppy day for markets

European markets closed lower on Tuesday while Wall Street bounced as investors digested incoming US president Donald Trump's warning that he would impose huge new tariffs on China, Mexico and Canada, raising fears of a trade war.

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UK's Labour pledges economic rebuild amid free gifts row

Britain's governing Labour party on Monday sought to strike a more upbeat note about the country's economic future against a furious backlash at proposed cuts to welfare payments and a row over top ministers receiving gifts.

UK's Labour looks to be more cheerful despite gifts and welfare row

Britain's governing Labour party on Monday sought to strike a more upbeat note about the country's future but against a furious backlash from unions at proposed cuts to welfare payments and a row over top ministers receiving gifts.

Eurozone business activity slumps after Olympics boost

Eurozone business activity declined for the first time in seven months in September, as France lost steam after the end of the Paris Olympic Games, a key survey said Monday.

EU launches WTO challenge against China dairy probe

The EU on Monday launched a WTO challenge against a Chinese anti-subsidy investigation into imports of European dairy product, in the latest move in a trade spat between Beijing and Brussels.

Murdoch's REA ups offer for property website Rightmove

REA Group, the Australian online property website majority-owned by Rupert Murdoch's News Corp empire, said Monday it has made a third multi-billion-pound offer to buy British peer Rightmove.

Asian stocks boosted by US rate cut, China stimulus hope

Most Asian markets rose Monday, building on last week's rally following the Federal Reserve's bumper interest rate cut, while sentiment was also boosted by hopes for fresh measures to kickstart China's economy.

Asian markets extend gains as focus turns to US inflation

Most Asian markets rose Monday, building on last week's rally following the Federal Reserve's bumper interest rate cut, with focus now on the release of the bank's favoured inflation gauge later in the week.

'Convergence' growing on global plastics treaty: UN environment chief

The UN environment chief said Sunday she was beginning to see convergence on the world's first binding treaty on plastic pollution despite differences on production caps and a tax-like plastic fee.

Audiences summon 'Beetlejuice' to top of N. America box office for third week

"Beetlejuice Beetlejuice," the dark comedy about a ghoulish spirit summoned when his name is called three times, has landed its third week at the top of the North American box office, industry watchers said Sunday.

UN adopts pact to tackle volatile future for mankind

UN members adopted a blueprint for the future Sunday to tackle the myriad wars, environmental threats and technological challenges facing humanity that was hailed by the organization as "groundbreaking" but panned by critics as unambitious.

Musk's X platform takes first step toward lifting Brazil ban

Social media platform X has named a legal representative in Brazil -- a first step toward being able to resume service in the country -- but its suspension will continue until it meets further requirements, a judge has ruled.

Heavy fire over Israel-Lebanon border after deadly Beirut strike

Israel pounded southern Lebanon Saturday, raising fears of all-out war a day after an Israeli strike on Beirut left senior Hezbollah commanders among the 37 people Lebanese officials said were killed.

Polls close in first Sri Lanka election since economic collapse

Cash-strapped Sri Lanka voted for its next president Saturday in an effective referendum on an unpopular International Monetary Fund austerity plan enacted after the island nation's unprecedented financial crisis.

Hezbollah in disarray after Israeli air strike kills top commanders

Hezbollah said Saturday that a second senior commander was among 16 fighters killed in an Israeli air strike on its Beirut stronghold the previous day, highlighting the scale of the blow to its military leadership.

The BYD Seal Hybrid U DM-i AWD in a practical test by journalists

With the BYD Seal Hybrid U DM-i AWD, the Chinese car brand BYD is bringing a new competitor to the European hybrid SUV market. The manufacturer BYD has obviously realised very quickly that the enthusiasm for electric cars in Europe has its limits and that our range anxiety is deeply rooted, with Germany's Minister of Economic Affairs Robert Habeck recently announcing new tax benefits for electric cars and saying: "... we are currently preparing further tax relief for electric cars as part of the growth initiative". Despite everything, BYD is following up the all-electric version of the VW ID.4 competitor as the DM-i with its first plug-in hybrid, the BYD Seal Hybrid U DM-i in the all-wheel drive version, as the "AWD".

Ethiopians struggle with bitter pill of currency reform

In a small fashion store in Ethiopia's capital, Medanit Woldegebriel's dresses have almost doubled in price in the past two months, sending customers fleeing.

Sri Lanka votes in first poll since economic collapse

Cash-strapped Sri Lanka began voting for its next president Saturday in an effective referendum on an unpopular International Monetary Fund austerity plan enacted after the island nation's unprecedented financial crisis.

Boeing CEO says ending strike 'a top priority'

Ending a strike involving more than 30,000 of Boeing's Seattle-area workers is "a top priority" for the aviation giant, chief executive Kelly Ortberg said in a message to staff Friday.

Top Hezbollah commander killed in Israeli strike on Beirut

Israel announced it had killed the commander of Hezbollah's elite unit in a strike Friday that Lebanese officials said left 12 dead and dozens wounded in the movement's Beirut stronghold.

Central banks face 'difficult balancing act': IMF chief

Central banks face a "difficult balancing act" as they start lowering interest rates around the world in the face of falling inflation, the head of the IMF said Friday.

US nuclear plant Three Mile Island to reopen to power Microsoft

Three Mile Island, the site of America's worst nuclear accident, will restart operations to provide power to Microsoft, Constellation Energy announced Friday.

Stock markets fall after Fed-fuelled rally

US and European stock markets retreated on Friday following a rally and records triggered by a jumbo US interest rate cut this week.

Top Hezbollah commander 'killed' in Israel strike

A source close to Hezbollah in Lebanon said an Israel air strike Friday killed one of its top military leaders, with Israel confirming it had carried out a "targeted strike" in Beirut.

Israel-Hezbollah exchanges intensify on Lebanon border

Israel said Hezbollah fired dozens of rockets from Lebanon on Friday following overnight air strikes which destroyed dozens of launchers after its leader vowed retribution for deadly sabotage attacks on its communications.

Global stock markets diverge after global rally

Global stock markets diverged and the dollar was mixed against main rivals Friday following an equities rally triggered by a jumbo US interest rate cut this week.

China to 'gradually resume' seafood imports from Japan after Fukushima ban

China said Friday that it would "gradually resume" importing seafood from Japan after imposing a blanket ban in August last year over the release of water from the disabled Fukushima nuclear plant.

Israel pounds Lebanon's Hezbollah after device blasts

Israel said it pounded Lebanon's Hezbollah, just hours after the group's leader vowed retribution for deadly explosions that targeted its communication devices, killing 37 people and wounding thousands.

Bank of Japan leaves key interest rate unchanged

The Bank of Japan left interest rates unchanged on Friday, after a decision to hike them in July pushed the yen sharply higher and fuelled turmoil across world markets.

Asian markets track Wall Street record to extend global rally

Asian markets built Friday on the latest global rally after a jumbo US interest rate cut, while the yen edged up as focus turns to the Bank of Japan policy decision later in the day.

Strike shows challenge to Boeing 'reset' of labor relations

In his first day at Boeing, Kelly Ortberg visited the factory floor to speak with workers on the 737 MAX program, part of the new CEO's effort to "reset" labor relations.

Japan inflation firms to 2.8% ahead of BoJ rate decision

Japanese inflation rose slightly in August, with prices up 2.8 percent year-on-year, official data showed Friday, hours before the Bank of Japan was widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged.

Sales of US existing homes slip slightly in August

Sales of previously owned US homes fell in August, according to industry data released Thursday, but lower mortgage rates and growing supply were likely to boost the industry.

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