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Samsung warns fourth-quarter profit to miss forecasts
South Korea's Samsung Electronics said Wednesday it expected fourth-quarter profits to fall sharply from the previous quarter and miss forecasts as it struggled to meet robust demand for chips used in artificial intelligence servers.
No proof fentanyl produced in Mexico, president says
Mexico has found no proof that fentanyl is being produced in the country, its president said Tuesday, following threats from US President-elect Donald Trump to impose tariffs over drug trafficking.
Linacre Investments Limited Delivers Record-Breaking Returns for 2024
Linacre Investments Reports Unprecedented Returns, Fueled by Bold Private Wealth Strategies and Early Bets on Groundbreaking Sectors
Invisible man: German startup bets on remote driver
With no one in the driver seat, the SUV pulling up resembles an autonomous robotaxi like those becoming increasingly present in some cities -- but the car from German startup Vay is something else.
US urged to do more to fight bird flu after first death
The first human death from bird flu in the United States has intensified calls for the government to ramp up efforts to stave off the threat of another pandemic -- particularly ahead of Donald Trump's return to the White House.
Inflation concerns pull rug out from Wall Street rally
US survey data rekindled inflation concerns and rising bond yields helped pull the rug out from under a rally on Wall Street on Tuesday.
US trade deficit widens in November on imports jump
The US trade gap widened in November according to government data released Tuesday, as imports rose faster than exports ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House.
Key dates in the rise of the French far right
Here is a short history of the French far-right National Front, whose historic leader and co-founder Jean-Marie Le Pen died on Tuesday aged 96.
Hundreds of young workers sue McDonald's UK alleging harassment
More than 700 young workers are suing McDonald's UK after widespread harassment claims were exposed in the media in 2023, law firm Leigh Day said on Tuesday.
Eurozone inflation rises, likely forcing slower ECB rate cuts
Eurozone inflation rose in December as energy prices slightly ticked up, official data showed Tuesday, which experts said will likely push the European Central Bank to pursue its rate-cutting cycle more cautiously.
French far-right figurehead Jean-Marie Le Pen dies
Jean-Marie Le Pen, who died Tuesday aged 96, was the far-right bogeyman of French politics, infamously dismissing the Holocaust as a detail of history and spending half a century whipping up anger over immigration.
Pope names Sister Brambilla to head major Vatican office
Pope Francis has appointed Sister Simona Brambilla to lead a Vatican department, naming the first woman head of the office that oversees the world's Catholic religious orders and congregations.
Eurozone inflation picks up in December
Eurozone inflation rose in December as energy prices slightly ticked up, official data showed Tuesday, rebounding for a third straight month but unlikely to stop another interest-rate cut by the European Central Bank.
Taiwan says Chinese-owned ship suspected of damaging sea cable goes dark
A Chinese-owned cargo ship suspected of damaging a subsea telecoms cable off Taiwan has stopped transmitting its location on the high seas, Taiwan's coast guard said Tuesday.
McDonald's rolls back some of its diversity practices
McDonald's said Monday it will roll back some of its diversity practices, becoming the latest US organization to rethink its policies following a Supreme Court ruling that ended affirmative action in university admissions.
Asian markets mostly rise after tech-fuelled Wall St rally
Most markets rose in Asia on Tuesday following another rally on Wall Street sparked by tech giants as traders try to asses Donald Trump's tariff plans following a report he may take a more targeted approach.
Homes talk and tables walk at AI dominated CES
Home appliances that do chores, cars that know your favorite cafe, and robot pets aiming to please are among artficial intelligence-infused offerings at the Consumer Electronics Show opening Tuesday.
Meta Names UFC boss Dana White, a Trump ally, to board
Social media giant Meta announced Monday the appointment of three new directors to its board, including Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) head Dana White, a close ally to US President-elect Donald Trump.
US Steel and Nippon Steel sue over Biden's decision to block merger
Nippon Steel and US Steel filed suit Monday over US President Joe Biden's decision to block the Japanese giant's proposed acquisition of its American rival, accusing his administration of "illegal interference" in the huge transaction.
'Lost year': Germany electric car sales go into reverse
Sales of new electric vehicles in Germany plunged last year, official figures showed Monday, as a slow switch to battery-powered cars deepened the woes of the country's flagship auto industry.
European, US stock markets rise as Trump tariff plans in question
European and US stock markets mostly rose following a report Monday the incoming Trump administration will apply tariffs only on certain sectors, while the dollar was mostly lower against rival currencies.
Samoa coach stands down after sexual misconduct charges
Samoa head coach Mahonri Schwalger has stepped down from his position, the country's federation announced on Monday.
Stock markets diverge as traders eye Trump 2.0
European and Asian stock markets started the first full week of 2025 on a mixed note, with traders' minds turning Monday to Donald Trump's second US presidency.
Kenya Airways shares trade again after four-year hiatus
Trading in shares of Kenya's national carrier, Kenya Airways, has resumed after being suspended for more than four years, the Nairobi stock exchange said Monday.
Japan PM says blocked US Steel deal could hit investments
Japan's prime minister on Monday urged Washington to dispel concerns that a decision by Joe Biden to block Nippon Steel's takeover of US Steel could impact future investments.
Asian markets mixed as traders eye Trump 2.0
Asian markets started the first full week of 2025 on a shaky note as traders struggled to track a healthy run-up on Wall Street, with minds turning to Donald Trump's second presidency.
Indonesia launches ambitious free-meal programme to combat stunting
Indonesia launched an ambitious $4.3 billion free-meal programme on Monday to combat stunted growth due to malnutrition, a key election promise of President Prabowo Subianto.
Most Asian markets cautiously higher as traders eye Trump 2.0
Asian markets started the first full week of 2025 on a positive but cautious note as traders struggled to track a healthy run-up on Wall Street, with minds turning to Donald Trump's second presidency.
French marine park closes over law banning killer whale shows
A French marine park on Sunday closed down definitively over a 2021 law banning shows featuring marine mammals, leaving uncertain futures for the two last orcas in captivity in the country, hundreds of other animals as well as dozens of staff.
World's oldest person dies at 116 in Japan
The world's oldest person, Japanese woman Tomiko Itooka, has died at the age of 116, the city of Ashiya where she lived announced on Saturday.
Syria says international flights to and from Damascus to resume Tuesday
Syria said on Saturday the country's main airport in Damascus would resume international flights starting next week after such commercial trips were halted following last month's ouster of president Bashar al-Assad.
South Korea says fatal crash cockpit transcript nearly complete
South Korean investigators said Saturday they were close to finalising the transcript of the cockpit voice recorder from a fatal plane crash that left 179 people dead last week.