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Russian economy rebounds in second quarter despite Ukrainian strikes

The Russian economy rebounded in the second quarter thanks to consumer demand, official data showed Wednesday, despite mass Ukrainian drone strikes on the country's e-commerce and oil industries.

Brazil orders suspension of Discord livestreams after teen suicide

Brazil's data protection agency on Wednesday ordered Discord to suspend livestreams, accusing the messaging platform of failing to protect children and adolescents after a teen girl was allegedly incited to commit suicide during a broadcast.

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Mercedes demos set stage for wave of German auto protests

Thousands of workers demonstrated outside Mercedes-Benz factories in Germany Friday over the premium carmaker's cost-saving plans, kicking off an expected wave of protests in the country's crisis-wracked auto industry.

MEXC's June Highlights: $437 Billion in Trading Volume, Offering Access to 7,000+ US Stocks and ETFs

MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, announced key highlights for June 2026. The platform recorded $437 billion in monthly trading volume and expanded user investment options through the launch of the "RealStocks" product. The new product gives users real ownership of over 7,000 U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs—complete with dividend eligibility—breaking down traditional market barriers and connecting users to global assets, all within their existing MEXC account.

Kenya's abortion taboo is killing thousands of women

Kenya has one of the highest abortion rates in the world, yet US and religious pressure means the government is afraid of discussing the issue -- a combination that causes thousands of maternal deaths, according to figures from the African Population and Health Research Centre (APHRC).

Chinese investors flock to Hong Kong as trading curbs tighten

Soon after disembarking at Hong Kong's train station, Chinese private investor Feng was opening a stock trading account at a nearby brokerage, hoping to evade tighter restrictions on capital leaving the country.

China sports brands score NBA stars to assist global ambitions

NBA star Kyrie Irving walked out onto a basketball court in southwest China to rapturous applause, his brightly coloured Chinese-made sneakers a vivid statement of domestic sportswear brands' increasing global reach.

Afghans come home but risk exclusion without any ID

Lugging suitcases across the border after packing up in Pakistan, Afghans are returning home with their worldly possessions but often lack one key item to restart their lives: an identity card.

Asian markets rise as beaten tech stocks enjoy respite from selling

Asian stocks rose Friday as tech firms enjoyed a much-needed reprieve from the heavy selling of recent weeks, with a big miss on US jobs creation soothing worries over a Federal Reserve interest rate hike.

Tesla global auto sales jump 25% in 2nd quarter, beating expectations

Tesla reported a jump in second-quarter auto sales Thursday, as Elon Musk's electric vehicle company easily topped expectations in a period of lofty gasoline prices due to the US-Iran war.

Slowing US job growth poses midterms challenge for Trump

The United States posted weaker-than-expected job growth in June as new data showed the labor market is facing headwinds ahead of testing midterm elections for President Donald Trump's Republicans.

Albanian clashes as protest over Trump-linked resort boils over

Violent clashes erupted between police and demonstrators outside Albania's parliament on Thursday, as protests sparked by a resort development linked to US President Donald Trump's family threatened to escalate.

US job growth slows, posing questions for Trump before midterms

The United States posted weaker-than-expected job growth in June as new data showed the labor market is facing headwinds ahead of testing midterm elections for President Donald Trump's Republicans.

US posts weaker-than-expected job growth in June

The United States posted weaker-than-expected job growth in June as data showed the labor market is facing headwinds ahead of testing midterm elections for Donald Trump's Republicans.

Chanel eyes menswear with Charvet shirtmaker takeover

French luxury giant Chanel announced Thursday that it had acquired historic Parisian shirtmaker Charvet, having previously collaborated with the brand which caters mostly to men.

Almost 1.2 mn apply for Spain's migrant regularisation

Almost 1.2 million undocumented migrants have sought legal status in Spain under a scheme that has defied a growing European crackdown on irregular immigration, according to final figures released on Thursday.

EU top court upholds record 4.1 bn euro Google fine

The EU's top court upheld Thursday a record 4.1 billion euro ($4.7 billion) fine the bloc slapped on Google for anti-competitive practices related to its Android operating system.

German coalition agrees on reform package in key breakthrough

Germany's ruling coalition has agreed on sweeping tax, labour and pension reforms, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Thursday, a breakthrough aimed at reviving the struggling economy and countering the rise of the far right.

Migrants pick up pieces back home after fleeing South Africa

Back in his village in rural Malawi, Ahamadi Assani recalled his terror during an attack by anti-foreigner vigilantes in South Africa that led him to flee the country with just a few bags.

Reviving Montenegro's 'ancient' olive tree

At the edge of rugged Montenegrin foothills, a years-long effort to save one of the country's oldest olive trees, which locals say dates back millennia, is finally bearing fruit -- literally.

Resource rich PNG leaving its Pacific people behind: World Bank

Gold and gas-driven economic growth in Papua New Guinea, the South Pacific's largest nation, is leaving its people behind, the World Bank said on Thursday.

Most Asia markets down as tech firms take fresh blow

Tech stocks led losses across most of Asia on Thursday as investors continued to unwind huge bets on the sector that have propelled markets to record highs this year.

Budding chefs cook up new career at China's BBQ academy

Hunched over sizzling grills and shrouded in smoke, trainees at the Yueyang Barbecue Academy in southern China roast skewer after skewer of succulent beef tendon, perfecting the skills that could land them a restaurant job.

EU top court to rule on record 4.1 bn euro Google fine

The EU's top court will decide Thursday whether to uphold a record 4.1 billion euro ($4.7 billion) fine the bloc slapped on Google for anti-competitive practices related to its Android operating system.

Streamex is making digital gold accessible

Streamex is making commodities easy to acquire and trade, and the latest step puts it in regular brokerage accounts.

Mixed US auto sales in Q2 amid high gas prices

Automakers reported mixed second-quarter US sales Wednesday, illustrating continued demand for larger vehicles as well as strength in fuel-efficient models as high gasoline prices reverberated through showrooms.

US stocks retreat to open Q3 ahead of June jobs data

Wall Street stocks retreated following a choppy session Wednesday as Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh emphasized the need to tame inflation ahead of closely-watched US jobs data.

'Gus' the T. rex presented in New York ahead of auction

One of the world's most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeletons, nicknamed "Gus," was showcased Wednesday at Sotheby's auction house in New York ahead of its sale later this month.

Mixed US auto sales in 2nd quarter amid high gas prices

Automakers reported a mixed batch of second-quarter US sales on Wednesday, revealing continued demand for trucks and large models despite rising gasoline prices due to the US-Iran war.

US Fed chair says committed to combatting 'too high' prices

US Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said Wednesday the central bank was committed to fighting "too high" prices, as inflation fuelled by the US war on Iran surges through the world's largest economy.

Trump defends earning more than $1bn on crypto

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday defended earning around $1.2 billion from his family's cryptocurrency activities last year, saying "everybody's profiting" from his time in power.

Swedish court orders Google pay $1.46 bn for favouring its price comparisons

A Swedish market court on Wednesday ordered Google to pay some 14.3 billion kronor ($1.46 billion) in damages to price comparison site Pricerunner for promoting its own shopping comparisons in search results.

European stocks mostly drop with eyes on US Fed

European stock markets mostly dropped Wednesday ahead of a speech by the new head of the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, that could indicate the timing of likely US interest-rate rises.

Chinese firm sells hyper-real, 'always loyal' humanoid robots

Their metallic frames covered in supple, lifelike skin, a posse of new Chinese robots meant for companionship can offer users AI-generated conversation or a hand to hold, complete with manicured nails.

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