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Right-wing activist leads charge against US equality push
Ordinary Americans have "had enough" of inclusivity and diversity policies at US companies, according to Robby Starbuck, who has led a one-man campaign against the controversial initiatives.
In North Carolina, Democrats counting on young voters
For several months, Yampiere Lugo has been going door to door, urging young people in North Carolina to vote in November.
India growth slows to 6.7% on lower consumer spending
India's economic growth slowed to 6.7 percent on-year in the April-June quarter, official data showed Friday, as lower government outlays and lacklustre consumer spending weighed on the world's fifth-largest economy.
Nigeria's Lagos turns to waterways for green transport solution
Nigerian saleswoman Ivy Junaid says her daily half-an-hour commute from mainland Lagos to the city's island business district has changed her life.
Eurozone inflation falls to three-year low in August
Eurozone inflation fell to its lowest level in more than three years this month thanks to falling energy costs, official data showed on Friday, raising expectations of a European Central Bank interest-rate cut.
Markets rally on US data after Dow hits record on Wall St
Asian and European markets rose Friday after a record day on Wall Street, boosted by a strong round of US data that reassured investors over the health of the world's top economy, while focus turns to the release of key inflation figures.
Far-left rebel seeking peace with Putin rocks German politics
A radical far-left politician who wants to make peace with Russia's Vladimir Putin looks set to play a key role in regional elections in the former East Germany on Sunday.
Apple in talks to invest in OpenAI: report
iPhone juggernaut Apple is in talks to invest in OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT and the biggest name in generative artificial intelligence, a news report said Thursday.
CHiPs: French fries spill shuts California highway
A crash that left boxes of french fries scattered across the road shuttered a major California highway on Thursday.
US, European stocks shrug off Nvidia slump to rise on rate hopes
US and European stock markets rose Thursday as investors shrugged off a drop in shares of chip giant Nvidia and turned their attention back to expectations of lower interest rates.
Paraguay's abundant hydropower draws crypto miners, legal and not
In the Paraguayan city of Hernandarias, a data center with row upon row of supercomputers stands as a testament to a burgeoning crypto mining sector fueled by the South American country's abundance of green electricity.
Why Telegram chief's arrest raises 'red flags' for tech bosses
Now that France has charged Telegram's founder with failing to stop illegal activity on his platform, other tech bosses may have reason to weigh the wisdom of jetting into Europe themselves.
US, European stocks rise, shrug off Nvidia share drop
US and European stock markets advanced on Thursday, with Frankfurt hitting a new record, as investors shrugged off a drop in shares of chip giant Nvidia and turned their attention back to interest rates.
Stop using our songs, ABBA tells Trump
The record label for iconic Swedish pop group ABBA said Thursday it has demanded that US presidential hopeful Donald Trump stop playing its music at his campaign rallies.
European, Asian stocks diverge after Nvidia earnings results
Asian stock markets wavered but Europe advanced on Thursday, with Frankfurt hitting a new record, as investors digested earnings results by US chip titan Nvidia.
Chinese tech giant Huawei posts 34.3% rise in first-half sales
Chinese tech giant Huawei said Thursday that sales surged in the first half of the year, even as it struggles under the weight of sanctions that have deprived it of technology from the United States.
Floods submerge Vietnam's dragon fruit farms
Floods submerged hundreds of hectares of dragon fruit farms in south Vietnam, residents told AFP on Thursday, with many villagers forced to seek shelter on higher ground.
Tech weighs on Asian markets after Nvidia results
A sell-off in tech firms dragged Asian markets down Thursday after investors were left disappointed by earnings from chip titan Nvidia that stoked concerns about the outlook for all things artificial intelligence.
Tech weighs down Asian markets after Nvidia results
A sell-off in tech firms dragged Asian markets down Thursday after investors were left disappointed by earnings from chip titan Nvidia that stoked concerns about the outlook for all things artificial intelligence.
Harris election bid galvanizes Black students at her alma mater
At Howard University, the historically Black college that educated Kamala Harris four decades ago, students are dreaming about how her victory in the US presidential election could elevate the institution -- and their own ambitions.
Pessimism dogs eastern Germany despite economic gains
With its shiny new housing estates, scores of building sites and bustling city centre, Jena represents the fresh face of the former East Germany.
Profits decline as Qantas looks to win back angry customers
Australian airline Qantas reported on Thursday a slide in net profit as post-Covid fares dropped, and said it was working to rebuild its reputation after a string of public scandals.
Qantas profits descend as fares fall after Covid
Australian airline Qantas on Thursday reported a slide in net profit as post-Covid fares dropped, but said it was working to rebuild its reputation after a string of public scandals.
Spain signs accords with Mauritania, Gambia to curb illegal migration
Spain has signed agreements with Mauritania and The Gambia to strengthen cooperation to combat people smuggling and promote legal migration, as Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez visits West Africa in the face of surging migrant arrivals.
Global stocks diverge ahead of Nvidia earnings results
US shares fell and European stock markets mostly closed higher Wednesday as investors cautiously waited to see if the latest earnings results from US chip giant Nvidia could justify the high valuations of tech stocks.
Flights resume after outage paralyses Dutch airport, services
The first flights left Eindhoven airport in the Netherlands late Wednesday after a computer outage grounded planes for hours and hit government services, with authorities saying it was pinning the cause.
Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway hits $1 tn market value
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway holding company briefly crossed $1 trillion in market value Wednesday, making it the first non-tech firm on Wall Street to cross the milestone.
Stocks diverge as traders eye Nvidia earnings
US shares fell marginally and European stock markets mostly inched higher Wednesday as investors cautiously awaited the latest earnings results from US chip giant Nvidia, a bellwether for the tech sector.
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.