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Chile's National Copper Corporation (CODELCO) is the world's biggest producer of the red metal

Could Copper Tariff Hurt US More Than Chile?

Chile, the world's biggest copper producer, is hoping for a last-minute deal to stop the United States from imposing a 50-percent import tariff on the red metal.

'Marathon At F1 Speed': China Bids To Lap US In AI Leadership

The comparative low cost of Chinese technology -- software but also hardware, for example through firms like Huawei -- will be a big factor

Beyond dancing robots and eager-to-help digital avatars, Shanghai's World AI Conference saw China stake its claim to global artificial intelligence leadership and frame itself as a clear alternative to the United States.

Stablecoins Inspire Hope, And Hype, In Hong Kong

Stablecoin excitement has gripped Hong Kong as the city prepares to launch a licensing system for the less volatile type of cryptocurrency, but authorities warn against overplaying its future role in financial systems.

BIWC Group: Unveiling the Shadows of corporate deception

In the cutthroat world of business, trust can often be elusive, and it can take a team of skilled professionals to expose deception and protect the innocent. This is where BIWC Group enters the stage; a business intelligence agency led by ex-Israeli special forces with a global network of contacts and an almost endless outreach.

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Analysts expect US second quarter GDP growth to be distorted by a pullback in imports after businesses earlier rushed to stockpile and avoid President Donald Trump's tariffs

US Second Quarter GDP Growth To Reflect Tariff Turbulence

US economic growth is expected to rebound in the second quarter, analysts said, in a momentary comeback reflecting trade shifts as companies tried to avoid the harshest of President Donald Trump's wide-ranging tariffs.

Australia's Communications Minister Anika Wells said four-in-ten Australian children have reported viewing harmful content on YouTube, one of the most visited websites in the world

Australia To Ban Under-16s From YouTube

Australia will use landmark social media laws to ban children under 16 from video-streaming site YouTube, a top minister said Wednesday stressing the need to shield them from "predatory algorithms".

Ghislaine Maxwell, 63, is the only former Epstein associate convicted in connection with his activities

Trump Says Fell Out With Epstein Because He Was Taking Mar-a-Lago Spa Staff

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he fell out with Jeffrey Epstein because the convicted sex offender had poached staff from his club's spa, including the woman at the center of an underage sex scandal involving Prince Andrew.

China's economy is facing headwinds, with sluggish domestic consumption and tariff challenges for its exports

US Says Trump Has 'Final Call' On China Trade Truce

China and the United States agreed Tuesday to hold further talks on extending their tariff truce, but a top US trade official stressed that President Donald Trump would make any "final call."

A Gucci store in Paris, where its parent company Kering is based

Gucci Owner Kering Posts 46% Profit Slump Before New CEO Arrives

French luxury group Kering reported Tuesday a 46 percent plunge in net profit during the first half, with sales slumping again at its flagship Gucci brand, as the group awaits a new CEO to try to regain its footing.

Procter & Gamble plans some price hikes in the United States as it mitigates a $1 billion tariff hit

P&G Estimates $1 Bn Tariff Hit, Plans Some US Price Hikes

Procter & Gamble executives projected a $1 billion hit from US tariffs over the next year on Tuesday as the consumer products giant said it would institute limited price hikes in the United States.

Copycats and rivals to Novo Nordisk's blockbuster diabetes and weight-loss treatments Ozempic and Wegovy weigh on the Danish drugmaker's its performance

Novo Nordisk Cuts Earning Forecasts Again, Names New CEO

Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk, known for its blockbuster diabetes and weight-loss treatments Ozempic and Wegovy, on Tuesday lowered its earning forecasts again as it unveiled a new chief executive to tackle "recent market challenges".

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg reaffirmed plans to request a production increase for the 737 MAX after raising output to 38 per month in the second quarter

Boeing Reports Smaller Loss, Sees More 'Stability' In Operations

Boeing reported a smaller loss in the second quarter Tuesday after the company delivered more planes, with its CEO pointing to signs of stabilization in operations.

Jeep Owner Stellantis Says Has Turned Corner

Jeep owner Stellantis said Tuesday it sees sales revenue and profitability rebounding in the second half of the year despite taking a 1.5-billion-euro ($1.7-billion) hit from US tariffs.

A military instructor keeps an eye on volunteers during a military training that is part of the "Vacation with the Army" project

'This Is No Vacation': Young Poles Do Summer Army Bootcamp

Sweating and out of breath, young Poles throw grenades and practise evacuating the wounded at a training ground outside Warsaw.

Non-binary performance artist Holok Chen (L) holds a banner reading: "If the love is meant to endure, why should it be confined to portals and digital boundaries"

Hong Kong Activists Face Tough Compromise Over LGBTQ Rights Blueprint

Hong Kong's LGBTQ community has reluctantly rallied behind a government plan to expand rights for some same-sex couples, with activists ditching their idealism in hope of a rare legislative win.

Around half of Afghanistan's population of around 48 million lives below the poverty line, according to the World Bank

Afghans Show Solidarity As Migrant Returns From Iran Surge

At the border with Iran, Fatima Rezaei distributes food and hygiene products to Afghans forced to return, unable to passively stand by as the deportation crisis grows.

Police repeatedly pushed back journalists and members of the public who gathered to see what was happening

Five Dead Including Gunman In New York Office Shooting Spree

Four people including a police officer were killed Monday after a gunman walked into a skyscraper in central Manhattan and opened fire in broad daylight, officials said.

On the night in July that AFP embedded with an air defence unit, Russia launched 344 drones

Ill-equipped And Tired: A Night With A Ukrainian Air Defence Unit

A menacing buzz reverberates through the night sky in eastern Ukraine.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng led their teams in the latest round of trade talks in Stockholm

Stock Markets Fall As Trade Relief Fades, Eyes On Data And Earnings

Stocks fell Tuesday as the positivity sparked by recent US trade deals dissipated, with investors now focused on the release of key data and earnings, and the Federal Reserve's next policy meeting.

A worker removing copper wiring from a discarded air conditioning component in Manila

'Food On Table' Outweighs Health Risks For Philippine E-waste Dismantlers

Dexter Barsigan has spent the past 13 years making a living with his bare hands and a pair of pliers, stripping scrapped laptops and air conditioners for metal he can sell to junk shops in the Philippines.

AI Bands Signal New Era For Music Business

A rising tide of artificial intelligence (AI) bands is ushering in a new era where work will be scarcer for musicians.

Palantir co-founder and CEO Alex Karp believes the United States should be the 'strongest, most important country in the world'

Palantir, The AI Giant That Preaches US Dominance

Palantir, an American data analysis and artificial intelligence company, has emerged as Silicon Valley's latest tech darling -- one that makes no secret of its macho, America-first ethos now ascendant in Trump-era tech culture.