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Facebook, Instagram to offer paid ad-free UK subscriptions
Meta announced Friday that Facebook and Instagram users in the UK will be able to buy ad-free subscriptions, extending a model already in place in Europe, to comply with regulation.
Stocks rise as traders weigh US inflation, Trump tariffs
Stocks climbed Friday as investors digested a new tariff blitz by US President Donald Trump and data showing a key US inflation metric rose in line with expectations.
Stocks diverge as traders weigh US inflation, Trump pharma tariff
European stocks rose Friday after losses in Asia, as traders awaited key US inflation data and digested President Donald Trump's fresh tariffs set to impact pharmaceuticals and other sectors.
Turkish Airlines inks big Boeing deal after Erdogan visits US
Turkish Airlines announced on Friday a deal to buy up to 225 Boeing jets, one day after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan made his first White House visit since 2019.
Trump announces steep new tariffs, EU claims pharmaceutical immunity
US President Donald Trump's announcement of steep new tariffs on medicines and other goods drew pushback from some allies on Friday, with the EU claiming immunity for its pharmaceutical industry under an earlier trade deal.
Poland cools on Ukrainians despite their economic success
Warsaw's central business district is booming alongside Poland's economy, but those teaching yoga and taking coffee orders in bustling premises under glass and steel office towers are often Ukrainian.
Danish airport closes again after suspected new drone sighting
A suspected drone sighting briefly shuttered a Danish airport on Friday for the second time in a few hours, after the country's prime minister said the flights were part of "hybrid attacks" that may be linked to Russia.
In India's Mumbai, the largest slum in Asia is for sale
Stencilled just above the stairs, the red mark in Mumbai's Dharavi slum is tantamount to an eviction notice for residents like Bipinkumar Padaya.
Asian markets drop as US data, new tariff threats dent sentiment
Markets retreated Friday as nagging uncertainty about the US interest rate outlook was compounded by data showing the world's biggest economy faring much better than expected and fresh tariff warnings from President Donald Trump.
Sought by luxury labels, Nigerian leather reclaims home market
Most Nigerian leather, often semi-finished, is exported to Europe and Asia and turned into luxury items bearing international brand labels, with zero trace of its origins.
Trump announces steep new tariffs, reviving trade war
US President Donald Trump announced Thursday punishing tariffs on pharmaceuticals, big-rig trucks, home renovation fixtures and furniture, reviving his global trade war.
Canada signs historic free trade agreement with Indonesia
Canada has signed a bilateral free trade agreement with Indonesia, which aims to eliminate or reduce tariffs on over 95 percent of Ottawa's exports to its largest market in Southeast Asia.
Trump allies to control TikTok under new US deal
Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order laying out a proposed deal for a US version of TikTok that would see Chinese ownership reduced to 20 percent and put control in the hands of the president's allies.
Strong US data boosts dollar as Wall Street stocks fall again
Wall Street stocks retreated while the dollar rallied Thursday following stronger than expected US economic data that could delay Federal Reserve interest rate cuts.
Madagascar police fire tear gas at protest over power, water cuts
Madagascar police fired tear gas and rubber bullets Thursday as protests in the capital Antananarivo over repeated water and electricity outages spiralled into chaos with looting and arson.
Germany's Bosch to cut 13,000 jobs in blow to auto sector
German industrial giant Bosch said Thursday it would cut 13,000 jobs, mostly in its auto unit, in the latest blow for the country's ailing car sector.
Ticketmaster agrees clearer prices after Oasis probe
US ticket sales giant Ticketmaster has agreed to more transparent pricing following widespread anger over the exorbitant costs paid by some fans for the Oasis reunion tour, Britain's competition watchdog said Thursday.
Stocks downbeat ahead of key US data
European stocks skidded Thursday as traders pulled back further from the buying that propelled global equity markets to recent record highs, as focus switched to upcoming US inflation and jobs data.
Toyota opens high-tech village in Japan to road test the future
Top-selling carmaker Toyota opened its new high-tech village in Japan on Thursday, an experimental project to test autonomous driving and other futuristic developments.
Germany must move quicker on reforms, say experts
Germany must move quicker with potentially painful reforms, experts warned Thursday, in the latest sign of unease at Chancellor Friedrich Merz's efforts to turn the struggling economy around.
Dutch lead charge on electric inland vessels
At a windswept container park near the sprawling port of Rotterdam, a crane slots a 30-tonne white battery into a transporter vessel, enough to provide eight hours of zero-emissions freight.
Swiss central bank keeps zero-rate as tariffs take their toll
Switzerland's central bank kept its policy rate at zero percent on Thursday, warning that massive US tariffs are weighing on the country's export-dependent economy.
Denmark says 'professional actor' behind drone flights over airports
Denmark said Thursday a "professional actor" was behind drone flights over multiple airports this week in a "hybrid attack" designed to create fear, adding it would acquire new capabilities to detect and down drones.
Markets slide as traders prepare for key US data
Stocks skidded Thursday as traders continue to pull back from the buying that has propelled markets to record highs in recent months, with upcoming US inflation and jobs data seen as likely to be the next catalysts for action.
Apple asks EU to scrap landmark digital competition law
Apple asked the European Union to scrap its landmark digital competition law on Thursday, arguing that it poses security risks and creates a "worse experience" for consumers.
Asian markets slide as traders prepare for key US data
Stocks moved narrowly Thursday as traders continue to pull back from the buying that has propelled markets to record highs in recent months, with upcoming US inflation and jobs data seen as likely to be the next catalysts for action.
'Shut your mouth': Low-paid women still waiting for their #MeToo
"You need the work," one woman said, "so you shut your mouth." #MeToo may have helped change the landscape for women in Hollywood and in the boardroom, but cleaners, secretaries and supermarket workers who have suffered sexual violence at work say it has yet to do much for them.
Canada's Indigenous wary of mining push in rich 'Ring of Fire'
Growing up in northern Canada, Sol Mamakwa said his Indigenous community knew their land held valuable minerals, but he didn't understand the scale of the potential riches until later in life.
US stocks fall again while Alibaba gains on big AI push
Wall Street stocks retreated for a second straight session Wednesday while oil prices moved higher as Chinese online retail giant Alibaba surged on new AI investments.
UN humanitarian chief slams impunity in face of Gaza 'horror'
UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher on Wednesday slammed impunity in the face of the "horror" unfolding in Gaza, calling on those with power to stop the "21st-century atrocity."
Stocks torn between AI optimism, Fed rate warning
Stock markets were torn Wednesday between optimism over artificial intelligence and a warning from US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell on interest rates.
AI optimism cheers up markets following Fed rate warning
Stock markets pushed higher on Wednesday as AI optimism boosted shares in technology giants, soothing worries following a warning from US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell on interest rates.