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Panama plans dry alternative to drought-hit canal
Panama on Wednesday unveiled plans for a "dry canal" to move cargo between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans due to low water levels in its century-old maritime channel.
EU passes measures to better certify carbon storage
The European Parliament Wednesday adopted a certification scheme that could allow farmers to benefit from carbon captured in their soils but which alarms climate activists.
US Fed officials raised inflation concerns, but still expected rate cuts in 2024: minutes
US Federal Reserve officials raised concerns at their March interest rate meeting about the recent "broad-based" rise in inflation, but still said they expected cuts to start this year, according to minutes of the meeting published Wednesday.
EU parliament adopts contentious asylum law reform
The EU parliament on Wednesday adopted a contentious reform of Europe's asylum policies that will harden border procedures and force all the bloc's 27 nations to share responsibility.
Delta eyes record Q2 on still-strong demand
Delta Air Lines reported another round of strong earnings on Wednesday as it forecast a record second quarter based on consistently strong travel appetite.
Hot US inflation data hammers Wall Street stocks
Wall Street stocks slumped Wednesday after data showed US consumer inflation continued to accelerate last month, reducing the chances of an early interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve.
Joy, relief as Senegal ferry link with isolated south reopens
A ferry service between Senegal's capital and the isolated southern Casamance region has resumed to the joy and relief of many who said its months-long suspension had cost them dearly.
Contentious reform of EU asylum laws put to vote
EU lawmakers on Wednesday voted on a contentious reform of Europe's asylum policies that would harden border procedures and force all the bloc's 27 nations to share responsibility.
Hot US inflation data hammers equities
Wall Street stocks plunged at the start of trading on Wednesday after data showed US consumer inflation continued to accelerate last month, reducing the chances of an early interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve.
New Binance chief stresses importance of compliance
The new CEO of the world's top crypto platform stressed the importance of regulatory compliance for Binance's future success, months after its former chief executive pleaded guilty to violating US anti-money laundering laws and it paid $4.3 billion to settle charges.
'World of Warcraft', other top games to return to China
"World of Warcraft" is returning to China this summer, its developer and local partner said Wednesday, more than a year after dismayed devotees saw the hugely popular video game and other titles pulled from the market in a contract dispute.
Red-hot cocoa price melts profit at top chocolate-maker
Barry Callebaut, the world's biggest supplier of chocolate to the food industry, said Wednesday that the surge in global cocoa prices had chipped away at profits.
German group mulls remote-controlled ships to fix skipper shortage
With the flow of new recruits into the seafaring sector drying up, a German company is exploring a potentially revolutionary measure -- sending ships off without a captain on board.
Fitch downgrades China sovereign credit outlook on debt fears
Ratings agency Fitch said Wednesday it had downgraded China's sovereign credit outlook to negative, citing increased risks to the country's public finances, in a move Beijing swiftly called "regrettable".
Landmark EU asylum reform goes to vote
EU lawmakers will vote Wednesday on a vast overhaul of the bloc's asylum policies that would harden border procedures for irregular arrivals and require all member countries to pitch in.
Egypt's women rappers fight for place in rising scene
Egyptian rapper Dareen is a whirlwind of sharp verses and curly hair on stage, bringing the Cairo crowd to its feet and a fresh perspective to Egypt's male-dominated rap scene.
Most Asian markets rise as traders jockey ahead of US inflation
Equities mostly rose in Asia on Wednesday following a tepid day on Wall Street, with investors lasering in on the release of crucial US inflation data that could have a huge bearing on the outlook for interest rates.
Top games including 'World of Warcraft' to return to China
Popular video games including "World of Warcraft" will return to China this summer, US developer Blizzard and local partner NetEase said Wednesday, over a year after a contract dispute pulled them from the market leaving millions of fans bereft.
From homeless addict to city chief: the unusual journey of Canadian mayor
Dan Carter once was a drug addict living on the streets, but now runs a Canadian city and draws from his darkest times to tackle a housing crunch and an addiction crisis.
US stocks end mostly up ahead of key inflation data
Wall Street stocks finished mostly higher Tuesday ahead of key US inflation data as markets grapple with a shifting outlook for monetary policy.
Arizona top court upholds 1864 near total abortion ban
The top court in Arizona on Tuesday ruled a 160-year-old near total ban on abortion is enforceable, thrusting the issue to the top of the agenda in a key US presidential election swing state.
Venezuela arrests ex-oil minister El Aissami in graft probe
Venezuelan authorities announced the arrest Tuesday of influential ex-oil minister Tareck El Aissami, who had resigned from his post last year amid a corruption scandal at state oil company PDVSA.
Zimbabwe's new currency suffers chaotic start
Zimbabwe's new gold-backed currency got off to a chaotic start with shops accepting only US dollars on Tuesday and vexed Zimbabweans queuing up outside banks for hours to access their savings.
EU probes Chinese wind turbine suppliers over subsidies
The European Union on Tuesday announced a probe into Chinese wind turbine suppliers, the latest move by Brussels targeting Beijing over green tech subsidies suspected of undermining fair competition.
French beauty brand L'Occitane halts Hong Kong trading over takeover
French beauty company L'Occitane on Tuesday halted trading of its Hong Kong-listed shares pending an announcement of a takeover, according to a company notice to the bourse.
Greek valley that became a lake stirs drought debate
Gracefully rising above a din of croaking frogs as the sun sets, a pelican flies over Lake Karla, one the largest inland expanses of water in Greece.
Asian markets mixed as 'critical' US inflation data looms
Asian stocks were mixed Tuesday as attention turned to crucial US inflation data that could play a pivotal role in the Federal Reserve's decision-making on interest rates, with investors lowering their expectations for how many cuts it will deliver.
Cash-strapped Argentines queue for eyeball scans
Argentines eyeing a financial boost are lining up by the thousands to have their irises scanned in exchange for a few crypto tokens as part of an online biometrics project under scrutiny in several countries.
'Caitlin Clark Effect' set to transform WNBA
After a dazzling college career that smashed records on and off the basketball court, Caitlin Clark's legacy as a trailblazing icon for women's sport is already secure.
Global stocks mixed ahead of ECB decision, US inflation data
Global equities were mixed Monday at the start of a busy week that will feature a eurozone interest rate decision, the kickoff of earnings season and key US inflation data.
Video games top source for TV inspiration says Jonathan Nolan
Video games are likely to become the top source of story inspiration for Hollywood, producer and director Jonathan Nolan said Monday, days before his adaption of the post-apocalyptic role-playing game "Fallout" is set to stream.
OpenAI's Sam Altman declared billionaire by Forbes
Sam Altman, the CEO of ChatGPT creator OpenAI, has become a billionaire, Forbes said Monday.
Stocks advance at start of busy week; gold extends record streak
Global equities rose on Monday while gold soared to a new record peak at the start of a busy week that will include a eurozone interest rate decision and key US inflation data.
Actor Jonathan Majors avoids jail time for assault conviction
US actor Jonathan Majors was sentenced Monday to a year of domestic violence counseling, but avoided jail time after being convicted of assaulting and harassing his then-girlfriend -- a saga that cost him a prime role in Marvel's superhero blockbusters.
Totality insanity: North America gears up for eclipse
Eclipse mania was gripping North America on Monday as a breathtaking celestial event offered a rare convergence of commercial and scientific opportunities -- and an excuse to party.
Good-as-gold Iranian hands back recovered treasure to owner: report
An Iranian man searching through the rubbish found a bag containing gold and dollars and returned it to its owner, a local newspaper reported on Monday.
Paris Olympic medal production on track despite protests: national mint
The French national mint said on Monday that production of the medals for the Paris Olympic Games remained on track despite protests and stoppages by staff since last month.
Beyonce's country album tops Billboard chart, her eighth #1
Beyonce's blockbuster country album "Cowboy Carter" has debuted atop the Billboard 200 chart -- the eighth number one album of her storied career.
Stocks diverge at start of busy week; gold extends record streak
European and Asian equities rose Monday while gold soared to a new record peak at the start of a busy week that will include a eurozone interest rate decision and key US inflation data.