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'Marathon at F1 speed': China bids to lap US in AI leadership

Beyond dancing robots and eager-to-help digital avatars, Shanghai's World AI Conference saw China stake its claim to global artificial intelligence leadership and frame itself as a clear alternative to the United States.

Stablecoins inspire hope, and hype, in Hong Kong

Stablecoin excitement has gripped Hong Kong as the city prepares to launch a licensing system for the less volatile type of cryptocurrency, but authorities warn against overplaying its future role in financial systems.

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Stock markets boosted after EU, US strike trade deal

Stock markets rose in Europe and Asia on Monday after the European Union and United States hammered out a deal to avert a potentially damaging trade war.

Heineken sees beer sales dip but keeps profit outlook

Dutch brewer Heineken sold less beer in the first half of the year, it announced Monday, as a slump in sales in Europe and the US failed to offset better performance in Asia.

US tariff tussles stuff of nightmares for Bordeaux winemakers

French wine producers, already reeling from a downturn in their market, still do not know how bitter a taste the US tariffs on wine will leave on their palates.

European Union resigned to 15 pecent US tariff

The United States and European Union clinched a trade agreement on Sunday that will see EU exports taxed at 15 percent, in a bid to resolve a transatlantic tariff stand-off that threatened to explode into a full-blown trade war.

US-China set to meet with extension of tariff pause on the cards

Top economic officials from the United States and China are set to renew negotiations Monday -- with an extension of lower tariff levels on the cards -- as President Donald Trump's trade policy enters a critical week.

What we know so far about the EU-US trade deal

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen clinched an agreement Sunday with US President Donald Trump to avoid crippling tariffs from hitting the bloc, with both leaders hailing a "good deal".

EU, US strike 'biggest-ever' trade deal

The United States and European Union on Sunday clinched what President Donald Trump described as the "biggest-ever" deal to resolve a transatlantic tariff stand-off that threatened to explode into a full-blown trade war.

Questions swell in Eswatini over five men deported from US

In the small African kingdom of Eswatini, the arrival of five men deported from the United States under Washington's aggressive anti-immigrant measures has sparked a rare wave of public dissent.

Humanoid robots embodiment of China's AI ambitions

Serving craft beer, playing mahjong, stacking shelves and boxing, the dozens of humanoid robots at Shanghai's World AI Conference (WAIC) this weekend were embodiments of China's growing AI prowess and ambition.

Iraqi women table tennis players chase Paralympic dreams

Iraqi table tennis player Nur al-Huda Sarmad adjusts her wheelchair before striking the ball into play, braving sweltering heat, social stigma and inadequate facilities as she dreams of taking her team to the Paralympics.

US Fed poised to hold off on rate cuts, defying Trump pressure

The US central bank is widely expected to hold off slashing interest rates again at its upcoming meeting, as officials gather under the cloud of an intensifying pressure campaign by President Donald Trump.

Trump, EU chief seek deal in transatlantic tariffs standoff

President Donald Trump and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen meet Sunday in Scotland in a decisive push to resolve a months-long transatlantic trade standoff -- with the US leader putting the chances of a deal at one in two.

'Welcome to hell': Freed migrants tell of horrors in Salvadoran jail

Mervin Yamarte left Venezuela with his younger brother, hoping for a better life.

Over 600 malnourished children die in six months in Nigeria: MSF

More than 600 malnourished children have died in northern Nigeria in six months after failing to receive proper care as foreign aid dries up, a medical charity has said.

French left urges Macron to act over US plan to destroy contraceptives

France's left-wing politicians on Saturday called on President Emmanuel Macron to intervene over US plans to destroy nearly $10 million worth of female contraceptives in Europe, calling it an "affront" to public health.

China urges global consensus on balancing AI development, security

China's Premier Li Qiang warned Saturday that artificial intelligence development must be weighed against the security risks, saying global consensus was urgently needed even as the tech race between Beijing and Washington shows no sign of abating.

US stocks end at records as markets eye tariff deadline

Wall Street stock indices ended at fresh records Friday as US investors bet on additional trade deals following this week's breakthrough with Japan.

Trump, EU chief to meet Sunday in push for trade deal

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen and US President Donald Trump said Friday they would meet in Scotland this weekend in a decisive push to resolve a months-long transatlantic trade standoff.

Trade on agenda as Trump lands in Scotland for diplomacy and golf

US President Donald Trump landed in Scotland on Friday for a five-day visit set to mix diplomacy, business and leisure, as a huge UK security operation swung into place amid planned protests near his family-owned golf resorts.

Stock markets mark time as Trump puts EU-US trade deal at 50/50

Stock markets marked time Friday as the latest trade-related rally lost steam as US President Donald Trump rated the chances of Washington striking a trade deal with the European Union at barely 50/50.

How might Trump's tariffs hurt Brazil?

With Donald Trump's punitive tariffs against Brazil poised to take effect within days, Latin America's largest economy is bracing for a virtual embargo on its planes, grains, and crude oil.

Stock markets stall as Trump puts EU-US trade deal at 50/50

Stock markets stalled Friday as the latest trade-related rally lost steam and US President Donald Trump rated the chances of Washington striking a trade deal with the European Union at barely 50/50.

UK starts online checks to stop children accessing harmful content

New UK age verification measures to prevent children accessing harmful online content came into force on Friday, with campaigners hailing them a "milestone" in their years-long battle for stronger regulations.

Stock markets turn lower as trade deal rally fades

Stock markets mostly fell Friday as the latest trade-related rally lost momentum, with investors also digesting a mixed batch of corporate earnings.

New cryptocurrency may be aiding Russia to dodge sanctions

Russia could be turning to a new cryptocurrency called A7A5 to allow money to flow in and out of the country and avoid Western sanctions, experts have told AFP.

Cognac maker Remy Cointreau lifts guidance after China deal

French drinks group Remy Cointreau lifted Friday its outlook for the year after a deal between the EU and China on cognac imports, but now expects a stiffer impact from US levies and the strong euro.

Small businesses warn of Trump tariff impact on toy industry at Comic-Con

Small business owners used the festive backdrop of Comic-Con on Thursday to discuss a sobering topic: the negative impact that US President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs are having on the toy industry.

Volkswagen takes 1.3-bn-euro hit from Trump tariffs

German auto giant Volkswagen said Friday that tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump had cost it 1.3 billion euros in the first half of the year as it reported falling profit.

Trump trip to Scotland combines diplomacy and golf

US President Donald Trump travels to Scotland on Friday for a mix of diplomacy, business and leisure, as he stays at family-owned golf resorts.

UK water pollution alarms summer bathers

Pensioner Chris Stanley became so incensed by water companies dumping wastewater into the sea near his home that four years ago he stopped paying his bills.

US regulators greenlight contentious $8 bn Skydance-Paramount merger

US regulators on Thursday approved an $8 billion deal for Skydance to acquire Paramount Global amid tumult in the latter's news and late night programming on CBS, a leading American broadcaster.

Puerto Rico's community-owned solar power: alternative to frequent blackouts

Enid Medina Guzman always has candles on hand -- not for creating ambiance, but because one of the blackouts that plague Puerto Rico could strike at any time.

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