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Primark boss defends practices as budget fashion brand eyes expansion

Ireland-based budget fashion chain Primark has been criticised for its record on workers' rights and the effect of its low-cost, high-volume model on the environment.

Asian markets mixed after subdued pre-holiday shift on Wall St

Asian markets diverged Thursday as investors brushed off a negative lead from Wall Street while welcoming a drop in Treasury yields and data showing US inflation was holding steady.

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Serbia leader plans to seal French fighter jet deal with Macron

President Aleksandar Vucic told AFP on Wednesday that Serbia expects to sign a "huge" deal for French fighter jets during a visit this week from France's leader, an agreement estimated to be worth billions of dollars.

Chinese EV giant BYD posts 24.4% rise in profit

Leading Chinese automaker BYD posted on Wednesday a 24.4 percent rise in net profit for the first half of 2024, boosted by continuing strong demand for electric cars in its home and overseas markets.

Asian markets mostly up as traders await US data, Nvidia release

Equity markets moved cautiously Wednesday ahead of key US data and the release of earnings by tech titan Nvidia that could shine a light on demand for all things artificial intelligence after this year's tech-led markets rally.

Ethiopia says mega-dam doubles electricity output

Ethiopia said it has more than doubled electricity production from its controversial mega-dam on the Blue Nile after two more turbines started operations.

In Germany's industrial east, old traumas boost far right

In the relatively well-off city of Zwickau, in Germany's former communist east, economic uncertainty and a turbulent history have combined to drive support for the far right ahead of a key regional election.

Showdown looms over 'boys' club' lineup for EU commission

A showdown is brewing over the gender makeup of the next European Commission after member states put forward an overwhelmingly male candidate lineup -- in open defiance of EU chief Ursula von der Leyen.

Thai air force favours Swedish Gripen fighter jets over F-16s

Thailand wants to renew its fleet of combat aircraft with Gripen fighter jets, the air force said, favouring the Swedish-made planes over American F-16s.

Chips down: Indonesia battles illegal online gambling

When the wife of Indonesian snack seller Surya asked why he stopped sending money home to his West Java village, he broke down, confessing to a gambling addiction that had cost him more than $12,000.

Asian markets slip as traders await US data, Nvidia release

Equity investors stepped cautiously Wednesday ahead of key US data and the release of earnings by tech titan Nvidia that could shine a light on demand for all things artificial intelligence after this year's tech-led markets rally.

Trash overwhelms Havana as garbage trucks lack parts, fuel

Cuba's iconic capital Havana is drowning in a sea of uncollected trash as a critical shortage of fuel and vehicle parts affects garbage collection on the island crippled by sanctions and economic woes.

Kelce brothers ink $100 mn podcast deal with Amazon's Wondery

Amazon announced Tuesday its podcast studio inked a deal with the NFL stars Travis and Jason Kelce to distribute their show, now entering its third season, for a reported $100 million.

Ryanair says Boeing delivery delays costing it millions of ticket sales

Ryanair will have to forgo millions of ticket sales this year because of delayed jet deliveries from Boeing, the low-cost airline's chief executive Michael O'Leary said Tuesday.

UN nuclear head at Russian plant warns over fighting

UN nuclear watchdog head Rafael Grossi on Tuesday warned during a visit to Russia's Kursk nuclear plant that its proximity to ongoing fighting was "extremely serious" following Ukraine's unprecedented cross-border offensive.

Don't look back in anger: Can Gallagher brothers bury hatchet?

They were nicknamed the "Eyebrow Brothers" and there is nothing the Gallagher brothers love more than raising them.

Markets mixed as traders eye US rate cut

European stock markets mostly rose, Asian equities diverged and oil prices eased Tuesday as investors focus on the prospect of a long-awaited US interest rate cut and Middle East tensions.

Markets stutter after rally, oil dips but Middle East worries linger

Asian markets were mixed Tuesday following a tepid day on Wall Street as traders took a breather from a recent rally fuelled by bets on a US interest rate cut, while oil held gains from a surge caused by Middle East tensions.

Meta CEO Zuckerberg says US pressure on Covid-19 posts was 'wrong'

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg believes US government pressure on his social media platforms to take down certain Covid-19 content in 2021 was "wrong," and said he would resist similar attempts in the future, according to a letter submitted to a US congressional committee.

Colombia flights back to normal after fuel stock worries

Airlines on Monday scrapped flights from Colombia, blaming dwindling fuel stocks, then reinstated most of them as industry officials and the government disagreed on the cause of the interruption.

Dozens of Colombian flights cancelled due to low fuel stocks

Airlines on Monday scrapped dozens of flights from Colombia, blaming dwindling fuel stocks -- the cause of which industry officials and the government disagree about.

Canada slaps 100% tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday 100 percent tariffs on Chinese electric car imports, matching US measures seeking to fend off a flood of Chinese state-subsidized cars into North America.

Stock markets split after boost from Fed rate-cut talk

European and Asian stock markets were mixed on Monday after Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell gave investors a boost last week by signalling that a US interest rate cut was on the way.

Durov has 'nothing to hide', says Telegram after France arrest

France held the Russian-born founder of Telegram Pavel Durov in custody for a second day of questioning on Monday over alleged offences related to the popular but controversial messaging app, which insisted he had "nothing to hide".

Dutch hit Uber with huge fine over driver data

The Dutch data protection watchdog said Monday it hit ride-hailing app Uber with a 290-million-euro ($324 million) fine over the transfer of personal data of European drivers to US servers.

Australia gives millions of workers 'right to disconnect'

Australia gave millions of workers the legal right to "disconnect" on Monday, allowing them to ignore unreasonable out-of-hours calls, emails and texts from their bosses.

Babe Ruth baseball jersey shatters sports memorabilia auction record

A jersey belonging to US baseball legend Babe Ruth shattered the record for the most expensive piece of sports memorabilia ever auctioned on Sunday, fetching $24.1 million.

Asian markets boosted by Fed chief's rate cut talk

Most Asian equities rose with the yen on Monday after US Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell said "the time has come" to start cutting interest rates, lining up the central bank for a move as soon as next month.

Telegram chief Durov in French custody after airport arrest

The Russian-born founder and chief of Telegram Pavel Durov was in French police custody Sunday, awaiting a court hearing after his arrest at a Paris airport over alleged offences related to the popular but controversial messaging app.

'Deadpool' still has a pulse, again leading N.American box office

Disney/Marvel superhero comedy "Deadpool & Wolverine" clawed its way back to the top of the North American box office this weekend, taking in an estimated $18.3 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.

Telegram chief Pavel Durov arrested at French airport

Telegram chief executive Pavel Durov is expected to appear in court Sunday after being arrested by French police at an airport near Paris for alleged offences related to his popular messaging app, sources told AFP.

Intruders try to board Trinidad and Tobago mystery tanker

Coast guard officers in Trinidad and Tobago have fired on intruders who attempted to board the wreck of a mysterious oil tanker that capsized off the Caribbean country months ago, its energy ministry said Saturday.

Flawed Boeing mission to return to Earth with rival SpaceX

Two US astronauts who arrived at the International Space Station aboard Boeing's Starliner will have to return home with rival SpaceX, NASA said Saturday, in a fresh public relations blow to the crisis-hit aviation giant.

Boeing's rescue by rival SpaceX 'embarrassing' and ill-timed

SpaceX is coming to Boeing's rescue.

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