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Tensions erupt at Paris protest as police car attacked
The French government on Saturday denounced "unacceptable violence" at a protest led by the hard left against police brutality, with officers trapped in their police vehicle after it was attacked, an AFP correspondent said.
Tensions erupt at Paris anti-police violence protest: AFP
Tensions erupted in Paris on Saturday at a protest led by the hard left against police violence, with a police car pelted with projectiles and a bank attacked, an AFP correspondent said.
UK's colossal HS2 project in danger of going off the rails
HS2, the UK's second high-speed train line after the one leading to the Channel Tunnel, has suffered spiralling costs despite the route being cut short, raising fears the project could be further derailed.
Recycling plastic not enough, warns UN environment chief
With the production of plastic on the rise worldwide and creating ever more pollution, the UN environment chief warned that humanity cannot just recycle its way out of the mess, and she called for a total rethink about the way we use plastics.
Biden to join picket line as auto workers union expands strike
The US auto workers union expanded a strike against two of Detroit's "Big Three" on Friday, while President Joe Biden announced plans to join the picket line in solidarity with employees.
Accused of rape, Russell Brand speaks of 'distressing' week
British comedian and actor Russell Brand on Friday spoke of an "extraordinary and distressing week" in his first public comments since rape and assault allegations were aired against him, but did not address the claims.
Central banks in no rush to cut interest rates
Investors were hoping to hear central banks finally signal this week that they were close to being done raising interest rates in their battle against inflation.
Rupert Murdoch's handover to son Lachlan sparks concern in London
Rupert Murdoch's announcement that he will hand over control of his global media empire to son Lachlan has put the group's British media, including the tabloid The Sun, on tenterhooks about its future place in the conglomerate.
Adidas boss apologises for controversial Ye comments
The head of Adidas has apologised after speculating that Kanye West did not "mean what he said" with anti-Semitic remarks that put an end to his collaboration with the German sportswear brand.
US auto workers union expands strike at General Motors, Stellantis
The US auto workers union expanded a potentially economically and politically damaging strike against two of Detroit's "Big Three" Friday -- and invited President Joe Biden to support workers on the picket line.
US Fed official calls for more rate hikes to tackle inflation
The US Federal Reserve has more work to do to tackle high inflation despite making "considerable" progress in the last 18 months, a senior bank official said Friday.
UK opposition leader denies he will try to undo Brexit
The leader of the UK's opposition Labour Party on Friday denied he wanted to rejoin the European Union after recent comments led the ruling Conservatives to accuse him of wanting to "unpick Brexit".
Microsoft nears takeover of 'Call of Duty' maker Activision
British regulators on Friday dropped their objections to Microsoft's attempt to buy video game firm Activision Blizzard, the maker of "Call of Duty", paving the way for the US tech titan to close one of the biggest technology acquisitions ever.
US, China announce new economic working groups
The United States and China on Friday announced two new working groups on economic and financial policy, in the latest effort to stabilize fraught relations between the world's biggest economies.
EU reduces record Intel antitrust fine to 376 mn euros
The European Commission slapped a new fine of 376 million euros ($400 million) on US chipmaker Intel on Friday after an EU court annulled a previous record penalty for abusing its dominance in the computer chip market.
As electric shift stalls, Volkswagen weighs up savings
Volkswagen's factory in the heart of the east German city of Dresden was conceived as a showcase for the auto giant's electric future but on a September afternoon the production line stands still.
Eurozone economic contraction less severe in September
Eurozone economic activity shrank further in September but the rate of decline has slowed, a key survey showed on Friday.
Markets mostly rise as traders try to look past expected rate hikes
Most stock markets rose Friday, reversing early losses and a sell-off on Wall Street, as traders contemplate further interest rate hikes by central banks struggling to tame inflation.
Japan sticks to ultra-loose monetary policy
The Bank of Japan stuck to its ultra-loose monetary policy Friday, though officials face increasing pressure to turn more hawkish as the yen weakens and after fresh data showed inflation remained stubbornly high.
EU seeks to put brakes on China without hurting ties
When the EU launched an investigation into Chinese electric car subsidies, Brussels wanted the world to know that it will protect the automotive sector that is the jewel in Europe's industrial crown, even if it upsets Beijing.
Blockbuster movie scares Chinese tourists away from Thailand
For millions of Chinese tourists, Thailand used to be a happy land of water fights, lantern festivals and delicious food.
US farmers, tech tycoons square off over plans for utopian city
A stealth campaign by Silicon Valley elites with a dream of turning a swath of California farmland into a new age city has ranchers who live here challenging their tactics and their motives.
Chevron workers to end Australia gas plant strike
Workers will end strike action at Chevron's gas plants in Western Australia, their union said Friday, accepting a deal proposed by Australia's industrial relations body.
US Army, Marine heads approved amid abortion standoff
The US Senate confirmed two generals as the new heads of the Army and Marine Corps on Thursday, filling senior military posts left open due to a lawmaker's opposition to Pentagon abortion access policies.
Inflation-battered Turkey hikes key rate to 20-year high
Turkey's central bank on Thursday raised its key lending rate to a 20-year high following a sudden turn towards conventional economics by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
UK's Sunak defends climate policy shift
Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Thursday insisted he was "not slowing down efforts" to tackle climate change, a day after softening green policies aimed at achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
US home sales continue downward trend as prices climb
Sales of US homes crept down further in August, industry data showed Thursday, as supply remained limited while mortgage rates stayed high.
Bank of England follows Fed in pausing rate hikes
The Bank of England left its key interest rate unchanged Thursday, snapping 14 straight hikes following a shock slowdown to UK inflation and one day after the US Federal Reserve also hit pause.
Bank of England freezes interest rates after 14 straight hikes
The Bank of England on Thursday held interest rates steady, snapping 14 straight hikes following a shock slowdown to UK inflation and one day after the US Federal Reserve also hit pause.
Stocks slide after raft of central bank rate moves
Global stocks sank Thursday after the US Federal Reserve hinted it could hike interest rates again this year to tame inflation and other central banks warned they were not done either.
Turkey hikes interest rate to 20-year high
Turkey's central bank on Thursday raised its key lending rate to a 20-year high following a sudden turn towards conventional economics by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Japan broadcaster to acquire Hayao Miyazaki's Studio Ghibli
Hayao Miyazaki's celebrated Japanese animation house Studio Ghibli said Thursday it will be acquired by private broadcaster Nippon TV, citing his old age.