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Google's annual revenue tops $400 bn for first time, AI investments rise

Google parent Alphabet on Wednesday reported blockbuster earnings, its revenue climbing as it invests massively in cloud computing services enhanced with artificial intelligence.

Boxer Khelif reveals 'hormone treatments' before Paris Olympics

Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif revealed in an interview with French sports daily L'Equipe that she had undergone hormone treatments to lower her testosterone levels ahead of the 2024 Games, but reaffirmed that she is not "transgender".

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Russian captain found guilty in fatal North Sea crash

The Russian captain of a cargo ship that hit an anchored oil tanker in the North Sea last year was on Monday found guilty by a UK court of killing a crew member.

Disney earnings boosted by theme parks, as CEO handover nears

The Walt Disney Company on Monday reported quarterly earnings showing that streaming services gained momentum and theme-park revenue hit record levels, but the company warned of a possible slowdown in the United States.

France demands 1.7 bn euros in payroll taxes from Uber: media report

Ride-sharing group Uber has been told by French authorities that it owes 1.7 billion euros ($2 billion) in unpaid payroll taxes, according to a media report Monday.

More baby milk recalls in France after new toxin rules

Two infant formula manufacturers withdrew batches from the market on Monday after France imposed stricter limits on acceptable levels of a toxin that can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.

Germany hit by nationwide public transport strike

Subway trains, buses and trams across Germany ground to a halt Monday in a public transport strike called by one of the country's biggest unions in a dispute over pay and conditions.

WHO chief says turmoil creates chance for reset

The head of the World Health Organization said Monday that the dramatic cuts of 2025 as the United States headed for the exit created the chance to build a leaner, re-focused WHO.

European stocks rise as gold, oil prices tumble

European stock markets rose Monday but oil and gold prices tumbled as concerns eased over US monetary policy and the chances of an American attack on Iran.

Trump says US talking deal with 'highest people' in Cuba

US President Donald Trump said Sunday that Washington was negotiating with Havana's leadership to strike a deal, days after he threatened Cuba's reeling economy with a virtual oil blockade.

Olympic Games in northern Italy have German twist

Biathlon fans brush up your Italian -- but also your German, for the events this Winter Olympics will be in South Tyrol in Italy, an autonomous province bordering Austria and Switzerland.

At Grammys, 'ICE out' message loud and clear

Music's A-listers on Sunday lashed out at the immigration raids rocking the United States at the Grammy Awards, with Puerto Rican megastar Bad Bunny setting the tone.

Japan says rare earth found in sediment retrieved on deep-sea mission

Sediment containing rare earth was retrieved from ocean depths of 6,000 metres (20,000 feet) on a Japanese test mission, the government said Monday, as it seeks to curb dependence on China for the valuable minerals.

Oil tumbles on Iran hopes, precious metals hit by stronger dollar

Oil prices tanked Monday on easing US-Iran tensions while precious metals swung wildly following last week's dollar-fuelled collapse sparked by Donald Trump's hawkish pick to lead the Federal Reserve.

Surging euro presents new headache for ECB

A surge in the euro will be in focus at the European Central Bank's meeting this week, as fears grow it could hit the eurozone's export-driven economies and weigh on inflation.

US talking deal with 'highest people' in Cuba: Trump

US President Donald Trump said Sunday that Washington was negotiating with Havana's leadership to strike a deal, days after he threatened Cuba's reeling economy with a virtual oil blockade.

Formerra and Evonik Expand Distribution Partnership for Healthcare Grades

Agreement Expands Access to Evonik's CARE Brand Medical Grades in the U.S. and Canada

Nigeria's president pays tribute to Fela Kuti after Grammys Award

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu on Sunday paid tribute to Afrobeat king Fela Kuti after his posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammys, the first African artist to be honoured this way.

Afghan returnees in Bamiyan struggle despite new homes

Sitting in his modest home beneath snow-dusted hills in Afghanistan's Bamiyan province, Nimatullah Rahesh expressed relief to have found somewhere to "live peacefully" after months of uncertainty.

Mired in economic trouble, Bangladesh pins hopes on election boost

Textile worker Sabina Khatun is in limbo after losing her job during sweeping factory closures, caught up like millions in Bangladesh in the fallout from a 2024 uprising that toppled years of autocratic rule.

Chinese cash in jewellery at automated gold recyclers as prices soar

Dozens of people crowded around an automated gold recycling machine at a Shanghai mall, hoping to melt down family heirlooms for cash as prices of the precious metal hit record highs.

Nvidia boss insists 'huge' investment in OpenAI on track

Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang has insisted the US tech giant will make a "huge" investment in OpenAI and dismissed as "nonsense" reports that he is unhappy with the generative AI star.

How Lego got swept up in US-Mexico trade frictions

Manufacturing a Barbie or a Lego brick requires large quantities of plastic, much of which comes from China, the world's largest producer of the material.

Ukraine hit by mass power outages after 'technical malfunction'

Ukraine's power grid experienced mass outages for several hours on Saturday after a "technical malfunction" caused electrical lines between Moldova, Romania and Ukraine to fail, Ukraine's energy minister said.

'Malfunction' cuts power in Ukraine. Here's what we know

Ukraine and Moldova experienced mass power outages on Saturday after a "technical malfunction" caused electrical lines between the two countries and Romania to fail, according to officials.

Women in ties return as feminism faces pushback

Nicole Kidman, Demi Moore, Bella Hadid, Oprah Winfrey: women entertainers and models are reviving the necktie, a symbol of male power, at a time when feminism is under attack.

Britain's Starmer ends China trip aimed at reset despite Trump warning

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer wrapped up a four-day trip to China on Saturday, after his bid to forge closer ties prompted warnings from US President Donald Trump.

China factory activity loses steam in January

China's factory activity slowed in January, official data showed Saturday, missing forecasts after a brief rise into positive territory at the end of last year.

Melania Trump's atypical, divisive doc opens in theatres

"Melania," the Amazon MGM-produced documentary following the typically guarded US first lady as she prepares for her husband Donald's second inauguration, opened in theatres Friday.

Gold, silver prices tumble as investors soothed by Trump Fed pick

Gold and silver prices dived Friday and European stock markets ended the week up while Wall Street pulled back with investors reassured by US President Donald Trump's pick to take over as head of the Federal Reserve.

US Senate votes on funding deal - but shutdown still imminent

US senators began voting Friday on a deal backed by President Donald Trump to avert the worst impact of an imminent government shutdown, after a Republican holdout lifted his block following tense talks.

Trump expects Iran to seek deal to avoid US strikes

President Donald Trump predicted on Friday that Iran would seek to negotiate a deal rather than face American military action, despite Tehran warning that its arsenal of missiles would never be up for discussion.

Fela Kuti: first African to get Grammys Lifetime Achievement Award

Nigeria's Afrobeat king Fela Kuti will this weekend be posthumously recognised by the Grammys with a Lifetime Achievement Award, becoming the first African artist to receive the distinction.

Cubans queue for fuel as Trump issues oil ultimatum

Cubans queued around the block for fuel Friday as the island's Communist government decried US efforts to "suffocate" the already‑stricken economy with a virtual oil blockade.

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