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A solar storm could bring auroras -- also known as 'Northern lights' or 'Southern lights,' depending on the hemisphere -- to night skies where such phenomenon aren't normally visible

Solar Storm Could Bring Auroras, Power And Telecoms Disruptions

A huge solar storm is heading for Earth, supercharging auroras and bringing possible disruptions to satellites and power grids as early as Friday evening, US officials say.

S.Africa's Top Court Hears Critical Zuma Election Case

MK activists, wearing the party's green and black colours, chanted and danced outside the court in a show of support for ex-president Zuma

South Africa's top court was hearing an appeal on Friday to have former president Jacob Zuma declared ineligible to stand for office in a politically charged legal showdown set to raise tensions before the tightest election in decades.

French, US Drug Firms Team Up For Covid-flu Shot

The Sanofi-Novavax vaccine deal is worth up to $1.2 billion

French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi and struggling US rival Novavax announced Friday an alliance to sell a Covid vaccine and develop another that combines with a flu shot.

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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Unions organised a demonstration in Cotonou on April 27 which was banned by the police who used tear gas to break up the rally

In Benin, Tensions Soar Over Cost Of Living

In the heart of Cotonou's large Dantokpa market, Diane Makpenon's family corn shop is less busy than usual these days.

UK Foreign Minister David Cameron: Life After Brexit

His legacy forever defined by Brexit, Britain's former prime minister David Cameron is hurriedly restoring his reputation -- and that of UK diplomacy -- as a globe-trotting foreign secretary.

Launched in 2019, the Taycan sold more than 40,000 units in 2023

Porsche Recalls Thousands Of Taycans Over Faulty Batteries

German sports carmaker Porsche on Thursday confirmed it had recalled several thousand of its electric Taycan model because of risks their batteries could catch fire.

Oil prices edged up as investors keep an eye on developments in the Middle East

Asian Markets Mostly Rise As US Data Boosts Rate Hopes

Growing hopes that the Federal Reserve and other central banks are close to cutting interest rates helped push Asian stocks higher Friday.

Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas addresses the 78th United Nations General Assembly in September 2023

Thwarted By US, Palestinians Look To UN General Assembly

After a US veto foiled the Palestinians' drive for full UN membership, the General Assembly is expected on Friday to grant them some additional rights in the global body -- a symbolic win that has already irked Israel.

Apple said it won't air the iPad 'Crush' ad on television as planned

Apple Apologizes For IPad 'Crush' Ad After Backlash

Apple apologized on Thursday after an ad for its latest-edition iPad caused an uproar for showing an industrial press crushing objects linked to human creativity, infuriating artists.

The US Railway Labor Act, which aims to avoid an interruption of interstate commerce, allows some unions to undertake a strike only under certain circumstances

American Airlines Union Seeks Biden Support In Contract Fight

Dozens of American Airlines flight attendants demonstrated Thursday in front of the White House as they seek to be allowed to strike during protracted contract negotiations.

Blaise Diagne international airport near the Senegalese capital Dakar opened in 2017

Boeing Passenger Plane Exits Runway In Senegal Injuring 11

A Boeing passenger plane came off the runway during takeoff from Dakar international airport early Thursday, injuring 11 people and shutting the hub for almost 12 hours, its operator said.

Hipgnosis manages the rights to more than 150 of the world's biggest song catalogues, including Justin Bieber, Shakira and Neil Young.

Blackstone Wins Bidding War For UK Music Rights Firm

US private equity firm Blackstone emerged victorious Thursday in a takeover battle for struggling UK music rights owner Hipgnosis Songs Fund, after American group Concord refrained from improving its bid.

Basile Boli holds the Olympic torch aloft in front of the basilica of Notre-Dame de la Garde in Marseille

Olympic Torch Relay Sets Off In Marseille

The Olympic torch relay began in Marseille on Thursday with football legend Basile Boli taking the flame in front of the iconic basilica of Notre-Dame de la Garde, a day after it made a spectacular entrance by sea.

Apple watchers have been waiting in vain for the company to launch a new product that disrupts a market the way the iPhone shook up the smartphone world

Apple's Stock: The Bull and The Bear Case

Once a stellar performer on Wall Street, Apple's stock is underperforming major equity averages, sparking a heated debate between bulls and bears in the analyst community.

Nissan says demand is rising at home and in North America, Europe and China

Nissan Annual Net Profit Nearly Doubles On-year

The Japanese automaker said demand was rising at home as well as in North America, Europe and China, where it has struggled to compete with fast-growing electric vehicle firms backed by Beijing.

BBVA's hostile bid values Banco Sabadell at nearly 11.5 billion euros ($12.3 billion)

Spanish Bank BBVA Goes Hostile In Sabadell Takeover Bid

Sabadell had said Monday that its board had "carefully considered" the initial offer but concluded that it was "not in the best interest" of the bank.

Investors hope the Bank of England will indicate whether interest rate cuts are on the horizon for the UK

Bank Of England Set To Hold Rate At 16-year High

The Bank of England was set Thursday to keep its main interest rate at a 16-year high, resisting a cut as UK inflation cools at a slower pace than forecast.

Protestors call on the Canadian government to regularize undocumented migrants at a rally on March 16, 2024. After political winds changed, many fear what the future holds for them Quebec will not get full power over which immi

Canada Regularization Of Undocumented Migrants In Jeopardy

Canada offered hope for thousands of undocumented migrants with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promising a major regularization program.

Joselu struck twice late on to snatch Real Madrid victory over Bayern Munich

Joselu Earns Madrid Incredible Bayern Comeback To Reach Champions League Final

Real Madrid produced a spectacular comeback against Bayern Munich to reach the Champions League final with Joselu striking twice late on, earning them a 2-1 win on Wednesday to progress 4-3 on aggregate.

Israeli security forces demolish Bedouin homes in the Negev desert which authorities have described as 'illegal' constructions

Israel Destroys Dozens Of Bedouin Homes In Negev Desert

Israeli authorities destroyed around 50 homes belonging to Bedouins in the Negev desert on Wednesday, an AFP journalist reported, with Israel's far-right national security minister saying they were "illegal constructions".

Hospitals in southern Gaza are running out of fuel but the Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis has been cleaned up following an attack and siege earlier this year

South Gaza Hospitals Have Only Three Days' Fuel Left: WHO

Hospitals in the southern Gaza Strip have only three days of fuel left due to closed border crossings, the head of the World Health Organization said on Wednesday.