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European stocks steady, Tokyo soars after rout
European stock markets steadied Tuesday after Asian indices enjoyed some rebounds from a global rout fuelled by US recession fears.
Saudi Aramco quarterly profit dips as output stays low
Saudi oil giant Aramco on Tuesday reported net profit of $29.07 billion in the second quarter, a slight drop from the same period last year as output remained subdued.
Mask festival brings 'buzz and beauty' to Benin's capital
Spectators poured into Benin's capital for a new festival celebrating traditional masks over the weekend as the West African country seeks to attract visitors and showcase its cultural heritage.
Tokyo's Nikkei index closes up 10.2% after previous day's record fall
Tokyo's key Nikkei index closed more than 10 percent higher Tuesday, bouncing back from a record selloff the previous day on worries over the US economy and a stronger yen.
Tokyo stocks surge after previous day's record fall
Tokyo stocks surged Tuesday following a record selloff the previous day that was fuelled by worries over the US economy and a stronger yen.
Tokyo stocks surge 8% after record fall
Tokyo stocks bounced back in early trade Tuesday following a historic selloff on worries over the US economy and a stronger yen.
Ugly day for global stocks across Wall Street, Europe, Nikkei
Global markets were a sea of red Monday, with Japan's Nikkei suffering an historic drop and New York falling hard in a pullback attributed to economic unease and fallout from recent monetary policy shifts.
Fed under pressure to cut rates as market turmoil continues
The ongoing global stock sell-off has fueled calls for the US Federal Reserve to lower interest rates swiftly and decisively, with some analysts now calling for it to make an emergency cut before its September rate decision.
Toulon rugby follows FFR in suspending Jaminet after racist comments
French rugby club Toulon said on Monday they had temporarily suspended full-back Melvyn Jaminet for making racist comments, in line with his 34-week ban from the French Rugby Federation (FFR).
Boston archbishop, ally of sex abuse victims, retires
US Cardinal Sean O'Malley, known for championing survivors of sexual abuse and pushing the Catholic Church to reform, is stepping down as the Archbishop of Boston, the Vatican announced Monday.
Turkish president slams social media 'fascism' amid Instagram battle
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused social media networks of "fascism" and censorship on Monday as his government blocked Instagram for a fourth day.
Stocks hammered as US data fans recession fears
Tokyo led a plunge across Asian and European stock markets Monday, after weak US jobs data fanned fears of a recession in the world's top economy and boosted bets on several Federal Reserve interest rate cuts.
German chip maker Infineon to cut 1,400 jobs
German chip maker Infineon said Monday it will slash 1,400 jobs and relocate 1,400 more due to a tough market environment, as it announced falling profits and downgraded its outlook.
TikTok, bowing to EU, withdraws rewards programme
TikTok will permanently remove a feature in a spinoff app in France and Spain that rewards users for watching and liking videos, bowing to pressure from European regulators, the EU and the Chinese-owned company said Monday.
Stocks hammered after US data fans recession fears
Tokyo led a collapse across Asian and European equities Monday, after weak US jobs data fanned fears of a recession in the world's top economy and boosted bets on several Federal Reserve interest rate cuts.
Indonesian growth slows in second quarter
Indonesia's economy grew more slowly in the second quarter of 2024 despite being supported by spending on religious holidays and increased household consumption, the country's statistics agency said on Monday.
Former England batsman Thorpe dies aged 55
Former England batsman and coach Graham Thorpe has died at the age of 55, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Monday.
Greek islands and tourists search for 'balance' amid summer crush
When Frenchwoman Nadia Romon picked the island of Hydra for her Greek holiday, she was looking for "authenticity" far from the crowded summer circus.
Cambodia PM launches project linking Mekong river to sea via canal
Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet on Monday launched a controversial $1.7 billion canal project that aims to provide a new link from the Mekong River to the sea.
Shah Rukh Khan to be honoured at Locarno Film Festival
Switzerland's Locarno Film Festival opens on Wednesday with Shah Rukh Khan, Jane Campion, Alfonso Cuaron and Irene Jacob set to be honoured with special awards.
Pope, plugging for books, reveals his love for tragedies
Pope Francis's bookish side emerged Sunday, after the Vatican published a letter in which the pontiff encourages young priests to read --- while revealing that he himself likes the great tragedies.
Foreign nationals told to leave Lebanon as war fears surge
Urgent calls for foreign nationals to leave Lebanon grew on Sunday with France warning of "a highly volatile" situation as Iran and its allies ready their response to high-profile killings blamed on Israel.
EV transition worries French car industry workers
As France faces a 2035 deadline to phase out new combustion engine cars, workers in the industry worry their days might be numbered too.
'I'm still here': Joan Chen plays thwarted immigrant mom in 'Didi'
Long before Joan Chen charmed Western audiences with seductive turns in "The Last Emperor" and "Twin Peaks" she was a child star in China, hand-picked for her debut movie role by Mao Zedong's wife.
French director accused of abusing underage actor to stand trial
A French magistrate has ordered film director Christophe Ruggia to stand trial on charges of sexually assaulting an actor when she was a minor, sources close to the case said on Saturday.
Far-right protesters clash with police as UK unrest spreads
Far-right protesters clashed with British police during tense rallies on Saturday as unrest linked to misinformation about a mass stabbing that killed three young girls spread across the UK.
'I want to inspire': Algeria's woman boxer fighting prejudices
Born in a poor village some 300 kilometres from Algiers, boxer Imane Khelif had to overcome obstacles in a conservative country where women are considered unfit for the sport.
Deep sea mining opponents suffer major setback
Opponents of deep sea mining suffered a serious setback Friday when they failed to take a first step toward an international moratorium on the controversial practice.
Stocks fall over US recession fears
Global stocks closed the week on a downcast note Friday after poor US jobs data stoked recession fears while Japan's Nikkei tumbled on a resurgent yen.
US lawsuit says TikTok violated young users' privacy
The United States sued TikTok on Friday, saying it had placed the safety of millions of children in jeopardy by collecting their personal data without parental permission.
US accuses TikTok of violating children's privacy
The United States in a lawsuit on Friday accused TikTok of violating children's privacy by collecting data about them without their parents' permission when they use the app.
US hiring slows markedly while unemployment highest since 2021
The US jobs market cooled much more than expected in July with unemployment reaching its highest rate since 2021, government data showed Friday, fueling calls for interest rate cuts as high levels bite.