New York City Congestion Toll OK'd For Part Of Manhattan
Traveling in New York is already costly, but it just got worse: transit authorities have approved a controversial $15 toll, set to take effect in mid-June, for motorists entering the busiest part of Manhattan.
UK's Biggest Water Supplier Plunges Into Deeper Financial Crisis
Debt-plagued Thames Water has failed to raise a major cash injection from shareholders, it revealed Thursday, blaming industry regulations that made its rescue plan "uninvestable".
Pandemic Accord Talks Heading For Extra Time
Two years of talks towards striking a landmark global agreement on pandemic prevention were headed for overtime Thursday, with a breakthrough still elusive.
IMF Urges Tighter Swiss Regulation After UBS Takeover Of Credit Suisse
The IMF urged Switzerland on Thursday to strengthen its financial sector regulation as supervising UBS has become "more challenging" since it grew into a global banking behemoth after its takeover of Credit Suisse.
'Operation Beethoven': Dutch 2.5bn-euro Charm Offensive To Keep ASML
The Dutch government on Thursday unveiled a plan worth 2.5 billion euros to retain global firms like chip giant ASML amid fears of a far-right clampdown on immigration.
China's Xiaomi Enters Car Market With New Electric Vehicle
Chinese consumer tech giant Xiaomi launched its first electric vehicle in Beijing on Thursday, injecting itself into a fiercely competitive sector in the world's largest car market.
China's Competitive Car Market At Heart Of Global EV Revolution
China is the biggest electric vehicle market in the world, a battle royale featuring both established carmakers as well as upstarts such as Xiaomi, which launched its first EV on Thursday.
Financial Crisis At UK's Biggest Water Supplier Worsens
Debt-plagued Thames Water revealed Thursday that it failed to raise a major cash injection from shareholders, blaming industry regulations that made its rescue plan "uninvestable".
Poland, Ukraine Hail 'Step Forward' On Farm Imports Dispute
Poland's prime minister on Thursday hailed the progress made in talks with Ukraine on farm imports and border blockades by Polish farmers that had frayed ties between the neighbouring allies.
German Court Rules Against Mercedes In Emissions Case
A German court ruled Thursday that auto giant Mercedes-Benz knowingly installed emissions-cheating devices in some diesel vehicles, opening the door for owners to seek compensation.
Poland, Ukraine Hold Talks On Farm Imports Dispute
Poland's prime minister on Thursday hosted his Ukrainian counterpart for long-awaited talks designed to ease friction over Ukrainian farm imports and border blockades by disgruntled Polish farmers.
Marcos Says Philippines Will Not Be 'Cowed Into Silence' By China
President Ferdinand Marcos said Thursday the Philippines will not be "cowed into silence" by Beijing after confrontations in the South China Sea that injured Filipino troops and damaged vessels.
The Highs And Lows Of Recent China-Australia Relations
China on Thursday announced the lifting of punitive tariffs on Australian wine, in a sign that the precarious bilateral relationship could be improving despite setbacks.
Video Game Giant Embracer Sells 'Borderlands' Maker To Take-Two
Embracer chief executive Lars Wingefors said the sale, to be completed by the end of June, was "an important step in transforming Embracer into the future with notably lower net debt and improved free cash flow."
Battles, Bombardment In Gaza As Israel Reschedules Talks With US
Battles and bombardment pounded the Gaza Strip on Thursday, after Washington said Israel agreed to reschedule cancelled talks with tensions worsening between the allies.
Yellen To Warn China Of Industrial Oversupply Risks
A surge in cheap exports from China in industries like electric vehicles could create an oversupply and hurt economies, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned in a speech on Wednesday.
Soldier Silhouettes To Mark UK D-Day Victims For 80th Anniversary
In the English countryside, volunteers put the finishing touches to 1,475 metal silhouettes representing British military personnel who died on D-Day, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the landings.
South Korea Kicks Off Campaigning Ahead Of April Election
Official campaigning for South Korea's upcoming general election kicked off Thursday, with President Yoon Suk Yeol's ruling party fighting to win back a parliamentary majority and thwart opposition attempts to derail his conservative agenda.
Japan Drugmaker Reports Two More Deaths In Supplement Scare
A Japanese drugmaker whose dietary supplements are at the centre of a growing health scare reported on Thursday two more deaths potentially related to its tablets.
Asian Markets Mixed After Fed Official Floats Rate Cut Delay
Asian investors trod carefully Thursday after a Federal Reserve official floated the idea of delaying or reducing interest rate cuts, while the yen held gains having briefly hit a 34-year low the day before.
Macron And Lula's 'Bromance' Sets Social Media Fans Alight
Wedding photos or a diplomatic visit? "They are going to marry in the Amazon and have their honeymoon in Paris," joked one user on X, while others said pictures from the trip could make up a wedding album.
China's Xiaomi To Enter Cut-throat EV Market For The First Time
Chinese consumer tech giant Xiaomi will launch its first-ever EV at a press conference in Beijing Thursday, injecting itself into a fiercely competitive sector in the world's largest car market.
Jill Biden Writes Children's Book About 'First Feline' Willow
The Bidens' dogs grabbed headlines with their bad behavior, but "First Feline" Willow is getting a book all to herself.
Saudi Aramco CEO Calls Energy Transition Strategy A Failure
Pointing to the still paltry share of renewable energy in global supply, the head of Saudi Aramco described the current energy transition strategy as a misguided failure on Monday.
Sweden Prepares For High Security Eurovision With Gaza Spotlight
The Swedish city of Malmo is preparing to host the Eurovision Song Contest in early May under high security, amid protests over Israel's participation during its ongoing war with Hamas.
French Film Grooming Claims Puts Focus On Child Coaches
Allegations of child grooming on French film sets have put the spotlight on the importance of coaches to protect young actors.
Greek Govt Faces Censure Motion Over Train Tragedy
Greece's conservative government faces a censure motion in parliament on Thursday over claims it had sought to manipulate an ongoing investigation into the nation's worst train tragedy.
Beyonce Goes Cowboycore With New Album Heavy On Texas Roots
Beyonce has been a showbiz fixture for nearly three decades, shapeshifting from girl group lead and pop empress to Hollywood actor and business mogul.
US-Israel Rift Heads For Moment Of Truth Over Rafah
The United States has taken a public distance from Israel as never before over the Gaza war but the decisive test will be Rafah and whether Israel heeds US warnings against an offensive in the packed city.
Crypto Fraudster Bankman-Fried Faces Sentencing
Disgraced cryptocurrency wunderkind Sam Bankman-Fried is set to be sentenced Thursday following his conviction in one of the biggest financial fraud cases in history.