Scientists' Conference Kicks Off Global AI Summit In Paris
Global experts will debate threats from artificial intelligence (AI) at a gathering in Paris on Thursday and Friday, ahead of a summit of world leaders on the fast-moving technology.
Top South Korean Officer Says Was Asked To Help Yoon Martial Law Bid
The commander of a crack South Korean special forces unit told a court Thursday he had been asked by a superior officer how to cut electricity to parliament during last year's failed martial law order by impeached president Yook Suk Yeol.
Honda-Nissan Merger Talks 'Basically Over': Source
Nissan's board is in favour of abandoning merger talks with Honda but calling them off has yet to be officially decided by executives at the two Japanese carmakers, a source close to the matter told AFP on Thursday.
Bangladesh Protesters Raze Buildings Linked To Ousted Leader
Hundreds of Bangladeshi protesters smashed down buildings connected to ousted former leader Sheikh Hasina on Thursday, hours after students with excavators began demolishing a museum to her father.
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Mattel Warns It Needs To Raise Toy Prices Due To Tariffs
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Tesla Sales Fall In Germany As Musk Backs Far Right
Tesla sales plunged in Germany last month, official data showed Wednesday, after billionaire owner Elon Musk waded into the country's election campaign by vocally backing the far right.
WHO Worker Aims To Raise $1 Bn To Cover US Pullout
When the World Health Organization's top donor the United States announced its withdrawal, one employee launched an online fundraiser to plug the gap -- and her efforts have already raised more than $100,000.
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Private sector employment surged by 183,000 in January, exceeding economists' forecasts and signaling a strong labor market.
International Backlash After Trump Proposal To Take Over Gaza
Many global leaders expressed opposition Wednesday after US President Donald Trump said he wanted to take control of the Gaza strip and "permanently" resettle Palestinians in other countries.
M23, Rwanda Troops Launch Fresh East DR Congo Offensive
The M23 and Rwandan forces on Wednesday launched a new offensive in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, seizing a mining town in South Kivu province, as they resumed their advance towards the regional capital Bukavu.
'People Are Going To Die': USAID Cuts Create Panic In Africa
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US Trade Gap Swells In 2024 As Deficits Under Fresh Scrutiny
The US trade gap swelled last year to nearly $920 billion, according to government data released Wednesday, as deficits come under the spotlight with President Donald Trump's return to the White House.
Disney Earnings Top Wall Street Expectations But Disney+ Subscriptions Fall
The Walt Disney Company reported strong first-quarter earnings for fiscal 2025, exceeding Wall Street's expectations in its released earnings report.
Steel Decline Sparks Protests And A Movie In Belgium
Thousands of steelworkers took to the streets of Brussels on Wednesday to demand EU help for a sector whose decline is the subject of a documentary on show at Belgian cinemas.
American Gen Z, Millennials More Likely To Trust AI With Tax Filing Over CPAs: Survey
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Baltics To Cut Soviet-era Ties To Russian Power Grid
Baltic states Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia are to disconnect from the Russian power grid on Saturday, a politically-charged move that severs their Soviet-era energy ties with Moscow.
Santander Reports Record Profit For Third Straight Year
Spanish banking giant Santander announced record annual profits for a third consecutive year on Wednesday as a strong commercial performance offset the impact of falling interest rates.
Toyota Announces Lexus EV Plant In Shanghai
Japan's Toyota said Wednesday it will build an electric vehicle plant in Shanghai for its luxury Lexus brand as it raised its annual net profit forecast to almost $30 billion.
Google Pledge Against Using AI For Weapons Vanishes
Google on Tuesday updated its principles when it comes to artificial intelligence, removing vows not to use the technology for weapons or surveillance.
China Holds Out Hope Last-minute Deal Can Avert US Trade War
China's new tariffs on US imports like oil, coal and cars are relatively modest in scale, suggesting that Beijing is hoping for a last-minute deal but also giving them the option to inflict more pain if needed, analysts say.
Nissan Shares Plunge As Report Says Honda Merger Talks Off
Nissan shares plunged on Wednesday after Japan's Nikkei business daily said the carmaker had decided to withdraw from merger talks with rival Honda.
Asian Markets Stutter As Traders Weigh China-US Trade Flare-up
Asian markets stumbled Wednesday and gold hit a new record as investors kept tabs on China and the United States after they exchanged tariffs, sparking fears of another debilitating trade war between the economic superpowers.
French PM Set To Survive No Confidence Vote
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou is expected on Wednesday to survive a no-confidence vote in parliament, winning some breathing space after less than two months in office but by no means ensuring his long-term future.
Honda Shares Jump On Reports It Wants Nissan As Subsidiary
Honda shares surged on Wednesday as Japanese media said the automaker had proposed making its struggling rival Nissan a subsidiary -- with some reports saying the move could spell the end of their merger talks.
Google Shares Slide On Spending Plans Despite Sales Jump
Google's parent company Alphabet on Tuesday reported revenue jumped in the recently-ended quarter, but shares sank on concerns it may be pouring too much money into artificial intelligence.
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Trump, China's Xi Set To Speak On Tariff Battle
US President Donald Trump and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping are expected to speak by phone on Tuesday, just hours after slapping tariffs on each other's economies in an escalating trade war.
Thousands Leave As Fresh Tremors Shake Greece's Santorini
Thousands of people fled the Greek island of Santorini by sea and air for a third day on Tuesday, as more earthquakes shook the top travel destination.
Despite Tariff Reprieve Canadians Worry 'Damage Already Done' To US Ties
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Spain Moves To Slash Working Week To 37.5 Hours
Spain's minority leftist government on Tuesday approved a plan to reduce the working week to 37.5 hours in one of the world's fastest-growing developed economies.
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