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For Turkey's LGBTQ community, draft law sparks existential alarm
Florence, a drag queen and DJ, has a warning before taking to the stage in an Istanbul nightclub: if Turkey passes a new law policing biological sex and morality, it will "threaten our very existence".
Musk's $1 trillion pay package to face Tesla shareholder vote
Tesla shareholders will determine on Thursday the fate of a massive pay package meant to retain Elon Musk long enough to achieve technological breakthroughs he vows will change the world.
IPL champions Bengaluru could be sold for 'as much as $2 billion'
The owner of India Premier League cricket champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru is considering selling the team, which could be worth "as much as $2 billion".
BoE set for finely balanced pre-budget rate call
The Bank of England is expected to hold its key interest rate unchanged on Thursday but some analysts are not ruling out a surprise cut ahead of the UK government's annual budget.
Asian markets bounce from selloff as US jobs beat forecasts
Asian markets rose Thursday to claw back some of the previous day's hefty losses as investors tracked a bounce on Wall Street sparked by jobs data that soothed worries about the US economy.
Boeing settles with one plaintiff in 737 MAX crash trial
Boeing reached a last-minute settlement in one of two lawsuits in this week's trial in Chicago over a 2019 737 MAX crash that killed 157 people, attorneys announced Wednesday.
Wall Street stocks rebound after positive jobs data
Wall Street stocks advanced Wednesday after better-than-expected jobs data soothed concerns about the US economy with equity buyers stepping in following the prior session's retreat.
Eyes turn to space to feed power-hungry data centers
Tech firms are floating the idea of building data centers in space and tapping into the sun's energy to meet out-of-this-world power demands in a fierce artificial intelligence race.
US Supreme Court appears skeptical of Trump tariff legality
A majority of US Supreme Court justices appeared deeply skeptical of the legality behind a swath of Donald Trump's tariffs, as they heard a landmark case on Wednesday that could uphold -- or upend -- the president's economic agenda.
BMW reports rising profitability, shares jump
BMW on Wednesday reported rising profitability in the last quarter despite slowing Chinese sales and the impact of tariffs, offering some rare good news for Germany's beleaguered auto sector.
US Supreme Court debates legality of Trump's tariffs
US Supreme Court justices questioned the legality behind a wide swath of Donald Trump's tariffs on Wednesday, as they began hearing a landmark case that could uphold -- or upend -- the president's economic agenda.
Wall Street stocks rise after positive jobs data
Wall Street stocks pushed higher on Wednesday after better-than-expected jobs data soothed concerns about the US economy.
Brussels wants high-speed rail linking EU capitals by 2040
The European Commission Wednesday unveiled twin initiatives aimed at slashing transport carbon emissions across the continent -- by expanding high-speed rail links and boosting sustainable fuels for aviation and shipping.
Swiss business chiefs met Trump on tariffs: Bern
Swiss business leaders have met US President Donald Trump to draw his attention to the toll that steep tariffs are taking on their companies, Switzerland's government said Wednesday.
France moves to suspend Shein website as first store opens in Paris
Shein opened its first physical store worldwide in Paris under the eye of riot police, as the French government said it was suspending the Asian e-commerce giant's online platform following outrage over its sale of childlike sex dolls.
Wall Street stocks steady after positive jobs data
Wall Street stocks steadied on Wednesday after better-than-expected jobs data soothed concerns about the US economy.
Swedish authorities inspect worksite conditions at steel startup Stegra
Officials from several government agencies conducted a surprise inspection of steelmaker Stegra's construction site in northern Sweden Wednesday, following questions about the finances of the low-carbon start-up, police told AFP.
BMW boosts profitability, welcomes Nexperia signals
BMW on Wednesday reported rising profitability in the last quarter despite slowing Chinese sales and the impact of tariffs, offering some rare good news for Germany's beleaguered auto sector.
Stocks retreat as tech bubble fears grow
Technology companies led sell-offs on stock markets Wednesday, as investors grow increasingly worried about an AI bubble following a rally that has propelled valuations to record highs.
Shein opens first permanent store amid heavy police presence
Paris authorities on Wednesday deployed riot police for the unveiling of Shein's first bricks and mortar store in the world, as controversy swirled over the Asian e-commerce giant's fast fashion and sale of childlike sex dolls online.
German factory orders up but outlook still muted
German industrial orders rose in September for the first time in five months, data showed Wednesday, but officials warned geopolitical and supply chain woes meant the outlook remains muted.
Medieval tower collapse adds to Italy's workplace toll
The deadly collapse of a medieval tower in Rome has made global headlines, but for trade unions, it is simply the latest of many workplace tragedies in Italy.
BMW boosts profitability despite China, tariff woes
German carmaker BMW on Wednesday reported a rise in profitability in the last quarter despite facing challenges from slowing Chinese sales and tariffs.
Asian markets sink as tech bubble fears grow
Tech companies led a sell-off across Asia on Wednesday as investors grow increasingly worried about an AI bubble following a rally this year that has seen valuations hit record highs.
Toyota hikes profit forecasts 'despite US tariffs'
Japanese auto giant Toyota on Wednesday hiked its operating income and net profit forecasts for the current fiscal year despite the impact of US tariffs.
US Supreme Court hears challenge to Trump tariff powers
The US Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday on whether a wide swath of Donald Trump's tariffs are lawful, in a landmark case that could uphold -- or upend -- the president's economic agenda.
India's Modi readies bellwether poll in poorest state
India's poorest state Bihar goes to the polls on Thursday, and for many of its 130 million people, one issue overshadows all others: money.
Green goals versus growth needs: India's climate scorecard
India is the world's most populous country, the third-biggest emitter of greenhouse gases, and remains deeply dependent on polluting coal to meet soaring energy demand.
Where things stand on China-US trade after Trump and Xi talk
China and the United States have recently agreed to lower the temperature in their spiralling trade war, bringing a precarious end to months of back-and-forth measures between the economic and technological powerhouses.
Sri Lanka targets big fish in anti-corruption push
When Sri Lanka's economy collapsed in 2022, politicians and officials were accused of brazenly stealing the island's assets.
Asian markets tumble as tech bubble fears grow
Tech companies led a sharp sell-off across Asia on Wednesday as investors grow increasingly worried about an AI bubble following a rally this year that has seen valuations hit record highs.
Concerns at ILO over expected appointment of close Trump advisor
The expected appointment of a close Donald Trump advisory to a top post at the International Labour Organization has sparked criticism internally, with Washington owing the UN agency tens of millions in dues.