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Shortages hit Nigeria's drive towards natural gas-fuelled cars

Motorists in Nigerian cities are spending hours, or even days, queuing for natural gas to power their cars after the government promoted its use as an alternative fuel.

Czechs sign record nuclear deal but questions remain

The Czech Republic signed a contract earlier this month with South Korea's KHNP to build two nuclear reactors, but experts question its future over complaints raised by KHNP's French rival EDF.

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Croatia hotel toasts dizzying century of stars, sovereigns and champagne

East met West and often went for cocktails afterwards in Zagreb's Esplanade hotel.

Opposition wins Trinidad and Tobago election, returning Persad-Bissessar as PM

The opposition in Trinidad and Tobago won Monday's parliamentary elections, returning former prime minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar to office as the twin-island Caribbean nation battles an economic slump and rise in gang violence.

Elitist no more, caviar is turning casual

When Burger King announced it was selling caviar with nuggets at its French restaurants on April 1, many people assumed it was an April Fool's joke.

Markets rise as traders gear up for earnings, key jobs data

Markets edged up Tuesday after a largely positive day on Wall Street with investors eyeing a busy week of data and earnings releases that could provide clues about the effects of Donald Trump's trade policies.

Trump targets US 'sanctuary cities' in migrant crackdown

Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday to crack down on "sanctuary cities" that defy his hardline immigration policies, as the US president closes in on his first 100 days back in office.

Mexico agrees to send water to US after Trump threatens tariffs

Mexico has agreed to immediately provide water to the United States to reduce shortfalls under a decades-old treaty at the center of a diplomatic spat, the two countries said Monday.

Global stocks mixed amid trade hopes as markets await tech earnings

Global stocks were steady on Monday as investors welcomed the absence of further trade war escalation over the weekend and as countries seek to temper US President Donald Trump's tariffs.

Abuse scandal in focus in search for new pope

For decades, the sexual abuse of children by Catholic priests was covered up by the Church. But cardinals on Monday listed it as a key challenge for the next pope.

Stock markets diverge amid trade hopes, ahead of earnings

Global stocks markets diverged on Monday as investors welcomed the absence of further trade war escalation over the weekend and as countries seek to temper US President Donald Trump's tariffs.

Trump escalates immigration crackdown to mark 100 days

The White House announced Monday a crackdown on "sanctuary cities" that defy Donald Trump's hardline immigration policies, as the president closes in on his first 100 days in office.

Outkast, White Stripes, Cyndi Lauper among Rock Hall inductees

Hip-hop pioneers Outkast and rock duo The White Stripes are among 2025's class of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, the organization announced late Sunday.

China deploys army of fake NGOs at UN to intimidate critics: media probe

China is deploying a growing army of organisations masquerading as NGOs to monitor and intimidate rights activists at the UN, a new investigation by the ICIJ media consortium said on Monday.

Stock markets mostly higher amid trade talk hopes

Stocks mostly rose on Monday as investors welcomed the absence of further trade war escalation over the weekend and as countries seek to temper US President Donald Trump's tariffs.

Massive blackout hits Spain and Portugal

Power went out across all of Spain and Portugal on Monday, cutting cellphone and internet networks, halting trains and trapping people in elevators, officials said.

Ten on trial in Paris over 2016 gunpoint robbery of Kim Kardashian

Ten suspects went on trial in Paris on Monday over the 2016 robbery of the US celebrity Kim Kardashian, which saw some $10 million worth of jewellery stolen from the reality TV star and influencer.

Stock markets mostly rise amid trade talk hopes

Stocks mostly rose on Monday as investors welcomed the absence of further trade war escalation over the weekend and as countries seek to temper US President Donald Trump's tariffs.

Trump's deep-sea mining order violates global norms: France

France on Monday accused the United States of violating international law after President Donald Trump signed an order to fast-track deep-sea mining in the open ocean outside his country's territorial waters.

Italy bank merger wave heats up as Mediobanca eyes Banca Generali

Italian bank Mediobanca, itself battling to fend off a hostile takeover by a rival, announced on Monday a 6.3-billion-euro ($7.2 billion) bid to buy wealth management firm Banca Generali.

China says on 'right side of history' in trade standoff with US

A top Chinese economic official on Monday said Beijing was on the "right side of history" in its gruelling trade war with the United States.

Stock markets mostly rise as investors eye trade talks

Stocks mostly rose on Monday as investors assess how the land lies on the trade war front with countries seeking to temper Donald Trump's eye-watering tariffs.

Fires rage 2 days after Iran port blast killed 40

Firefighters in Iran battled raging fires on Monday at the country's largest commercial port, two days after a massive explosion killed at least 40 people, state TV reported.

South Korea's SK Telecom begins SIM card replacement after data breach

South Korea's largest carrier SK Telecom started on Monday to replace mobile SIM chips for its 23 million users following a data breach, prompting alarmed customers to form long queues for the replacements.

Asian markets mixed as investors eye trade talks

Asian stocks were mixed Monday as investors assess how the land lies on the trade war front with countries seeking to temper Donald Trump's eye-watering tariffs.

After 100 days in office, Trump voters still back US president

US President Donald Trump has come racing out of the gates in his second term in office, slashing government agencies, launching trade wars with friends and foes alike and even taking on the judiciary over his immigration crackdown.

'Sinners' tops N.America box office for second week

Ryan Coogler's 1930s vampire thriller "Sinners" sunk its teeth into another huge weekend at the North American box office, taking in $45 million, industry estimates showed Sunday.

Crowds flock to tomb of Pope Francis, as eyes turn to conclave

Pope Francis's modest tomb drew massive queues on the first day of public viewing in Rome on Sunday, a day after an estimated 400,000 people turned out for his funeral and burial.

Iran's president visits site of port blast that killed 28

Iran's president visited on Sunday the scene of a massive port blast that killed 28 people and injured more than 1,000, as fires still blazed more than 24 hours after the explosion.

Fire blazes day after Iran port blast killed 28, injured 1,000

Fire blazed on Sunday, more than 24 hours after a massive explosion tore through Iran's largest commercial port, killing at least 28 people and leaving more than 1,000 others injured, according to the Red Crescent.

Crumbs! Should French bakeries open on May 1?

Buying a crusty, freshly baked baguette should be one of the simplest, as well as satisfying, daily rituals in France.

Eighteen killed, fires still burning in huge Iran port blast

Fires were blazing Sunday a day after a massive explosion tore through Iran's largest commercial port, killing at least 18 people and wounding 800 others, according to state media.

Austria trials DNA testing to uncover honey fraud

At a laboratory in Austria's mountainous Tyrol province, scientists are DNA testing about 100 honey samples a month to learn about their composition -- and in some cases to determine whether they have been adulterated.

Trump trade war pushes firms to consider stockpiling

Stockpiling is the reflex response by firms to the imposition of tariffs, but with the rapidly-changing position of the Trump administration, companies are finding that it isn't so straightforward this time around.

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