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Farmers target PM Starmer in protest against new UK tax rules

Hundreds of farmers, many in tractors, gathered in Wales on Saturday to protest against UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his government's decision to change inheritance tax rules for farms.

Gabon votes on new constitution hailed by junta as 'turning point'

Gabon holds a referendum Saturday on a new constitution that the junta calls a "major turning point" after a coup that brought the curtain down on 55 years of rule by the Bongo dynasty.

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Toyota raises annual net profit forecast as chip shortage eases

Japan's Toyota raised its annual net profit forecast to a record high on Tuesday and reported strong sales in all regions in the first three quarters as the global semiconductor shortage eases.

UBS to spell out growth plan after Credit Suisse takeover

Swiss banking giant UBS will on Tuesday report its first full-year results since swallowing rival Credit Suisse, with investors keen for details on a US-centred growth strategy hinted at by the mega-bank.

Markets mixed after Wall St losses, Shanghai and Hong Kong rally

Asian markets were mixed Tuesday following a drop on Wall Street, though Shanghai and Hong Kong were lifted by a pledge by authorities to boost investment in a range of stocks as they look to staunch a long-running rout.

Turkmenistan faces 'parallel reality' media landscape

"We know about Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. But we can't access them -- everything here is blocked," said Byashim Ishanguliyev, a fruit seller in the Turkmen capital of Ashgabat.

Canada ice fishing season gets off to late start due to warm weather

On a frozen river in Canada, a cluster of brightly coloured cabins stand out against the white snow as vehicles crawl to and fro.

Global stocks sink as optimism dims over early rate cuts

Global stock markets mostly fell Monday after comments by Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell doused flickering hopes that US interest rate cuts could still begin in March.

Stocks stuck in mud as early rate cut hopes fade

Global stocks were stuck in the mud on Monday following comments by Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell which shattered any remaining hopes for a March interest rate reduction.

Snap lets go ten percent of staff

Social media company Snap, which runs the youth-focused Snapchat platform, on Monday said it was laying off about ten percent of its staff, joining a wave of job cuts in the tech sector.

Rapper Killer Mike arrested at Grammys after triple win

US rapper Killer Mike was arrested for misdemeanor battery at the Grammy Awards, police said Monday, after winning all three categories he was nominated for.

Stocks drift lower as early rate cut hopes fade

Global stocks mostly fell on Monday following comments by Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell which shattered any remaining hopes for a March interest rate reduction.

UK trial opens into bitcoin 'inventor' claims

The trial of Craig Wright began in London on Monday, seeking to determine whether the Australian computer scientist invented bitcoin, the world's most popular cryptocurrency.

Europe stocks rise despite blockbuster US jobs data

Europe's stock markets rose Monday as investors continued to shrug off red-hot US jobs data and comments by Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell which shattered any remaining hopes for a March interest rate reduction.

OECD ups world growth forecast but sees Middle East 'risk'

The OECD raised its 2024 world economic growth forecast Monday but warned that the Middle East conflict posed a risk, with disruptions in Red Sea shipping threatening to increase consumer prices.

Turkey's January inflation piles pressure on central bank

Turkey's annual inflation rate stayed stable in January at nearly 65 percent, but month-on-month consumer price increases jumped sharply following a huge minimum wage hike, official data showed Monday.

Asia markets mixed as blockbuster US jobs batter rate cut hopes

Asian markets were mixed Monday after a forecast-busting US jobs report and comments by Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell shattered any remaining hopes for a March interest rate cut.

S. Korean court acquits Samsung chief over 2015 merger case: Yonhap

A South Korean court on Monday acquitted Samsung Electronics chief Lee Jae-yong of a raft of crimes linked to a controversial 2015 merger, the Yonhap news agency reported.

Taylor Swift: music's record-breaking, money-raking, headline-making deity

Her name is ubiquitous, her output prolific, her tour a golden goose, her every move a headline. And nearly two decades into her career, her star simply keeps rising.

Key winners for the 2024 Grammy Awards

Here is a list of winners in the major categories for the 66th annual Grammy Awards, which were handed out on Sunday in Los Angeles.

Taylor Swift wins record fourth best album Grammy at star-studded gala

Taylor Swift made Grammys history Sunday by winning her fourth Album of the Year prize, the most of any artist -- the crowning moment of a night of electric performances and breakthrough wins.

Victoria Monet wins Grammy for Best New Artist

Victoria Monet on Sunday won the coveted Best New Artist Grammy, beating an eclectic field including Bronx rapper Ice Spice to earn the honor.

'Suspense' of slowest horse race wins new fans in Japan

Speed isn't everything at one racecourse in Japan, where the unpredictable stop-and-start drama of the world's slowest horse race has drawn new fans eager to bet on their sturdy favourite.

Asia markets take a hit as blockbuster US jobs batter rate cut hopes

Asian markets mostly fell Monday after a forecast-busting US jobs report and comments by Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell shattered any remaining hopes for a March interest rate cut.

London rally calls for release of women being held by Hamas

Several dozen people rallied in London on Sunday to draw attention to women still being held hostage by Hamas and to the issue of sexual violence.

Crack addicts dance in side show to Carnival in Brazil

Emaciated Brazilian crack addicts danced to samba music in a rundown part of Sao Paulo as a very different kind of Carnival parade filled the street.

Khan's party navigates Pakistan blackouts to keep campaign alive

Former prime minister Imran Khan's party has redefined election campaigning in Pakistan with its social media rallies and use of AI technology in a bid to sidestep a nationwide crackdown that has followed it online.

China's Tencent fires more than 120 workers for fraud

Chinese tech giant Tencent said it last year dismissed more than 120 employees for violating its anti-fraud rules, including for corruption and embezzlement.

Economists pilloried for getting forecasts wrong

Economists are taking flak after missing the mark on inflation, failing to anticipate disruptions in global supply chains and forecasting a recession that has not materialised.

O'Neill makes history as N.Ireland's first nationalist leader

Michelle O'Neill on Saturday became the first nationalist leader of Northern Ireland's government, a historic moment for the British territory prompted by the return of power-sharing after the biggest pro-UK party ended a two-year boycott.

Knife attacker wounds three at Paris train station

Three people were injured Saturday in a knife attack at Paris's Gare de Lyon railway station, a major travel hub, police said, adding that a suspect with psychiatric problems had been arrested.

N.Irish lawmakers return to power-sharing after two-year hiatus

Northern Ireland's lawmakers on Saturday restored its devolved assembly after a two-year hiatus, paving the way for a power-sharing government led for the first time by a pro-Irish unity nationalist.

Kenyan president slams 'incompetence', 'corruption' after deadly blast

Kenyan President William Ruto on Saturday blamed incompetent and corrupt government officials for a deadly gas blast in Nairobi that killed three people and injured 280.

'Mob wife' is flashy fashion look of early 2024

"Mob wife" is the dominant fashion look of early 2024: knowingly over-the-top, even trashy -- the tough woman who has fought her way to money and power and isn't afraid to show it off.

O'Neill to make history as N. Ireland's first nationalist leader

Michelle O'Neill on Saturday becomes the first nationalist leader of Northern Ireland's government, when the assembly returns after the end of a two-year boycott by the biggest pro-UK party.

Siblings get 25 years for killing Venezuelan rapper Canserbero

A brother and sister accused of killing Canserbero, a Venezuelan singer once named the best Spanish-language rapper by Rolling Stone, were sentenced to 25 years in prison, attorney general Tarek William Saab said Friday.

US Fed 'not yet' at the point of rate cuts, official says

The US Federal Reserve is on the right track in its inflation fight, but "not yet" at the point where it should begin cutting interest rates, a senior official said Friday.

US stocks rally on tech earnings, solid jobs report

The S&P 500 hit fresh heights Friday as US indices rallied on tech earnings, even as red-hot US jobs data sent the dollar and bond yields up as chances of an early interest rate cut faded.

Erdogan picks ex-Amazon economist to head Turkey central bank

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday picked a former senior economist at the US online retail giant Amazon as the new head of Turkey's central bank.

Spotify renews Joe Rogan podcast with multi-year deal

Audio streaming platform Spotify announced Friday it has renewed its partnership with Joe Rogan for his flagship chart-topping podcast.

Six unpaired Michael Jordan sneakers sell for $8 mn

Six single Nike Air Jordans, worn by the eponymous basketball star in the 1990s, sold Friday for a record $8 million, according to auction house Sotheby's.

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