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New round of US-China trade talks kicks off in Madrid

China and the United States kicked off the latest round of trade talks on Sunday in Madrid, where they are set to thrash out their TikTok dispute and President Donald Trump's promised hefty tariffs.

Bulgarian mussel farmers face risk, and chance, in hotter sea

Faced with rising Black Sea temperatures that suffocate his mussels, Bulgarian farmer Nayden Stanev has been forced to change his ways -- shifting his seeding schedule and harvesting at cooler depths.

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South Africa women's team step up to chase Springbok success

South Africa's women's team are stepping out from the monumental shadow of the four-time world champion Springboks as they prepare for their first-ever quarter-final appearance in a Rugby World Cup by taking on France this weekend.

Economists back Fed Governor Cook as Trump attempts ouster

Nearly 600 economists have signed an open letter expressing support for Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook and US central bank independence, as Cook battles President Donald Trump's attempt to fire her.

US limits TSMC chipmaking tool shipments to China

President Donald Trump's administration has revoked Taiwanese semiconductor giant TSMC's authorization to export US chipmaking equipment to China without a license, further restricting access to US technology in the country.

Nestle CEO switch a chance to reset: experts

Nestle's sudden sacking of its chief executive over an office relationship gives the Swiss food giant a chance to reset and return to its strengths, industry analysts said Tuesday.

Anthropic valued at $183 bn in new funding round

Anthropic announced Tuesday that it raised $13 billion in a funding round valuing the artificial intelligence startup at $183 billion.

Vogue appoints Chloe Malle to replace fashion doyenne Wintour

Chloe Malle will follow Anna Wintour as editor of Vogue, the magazine said Tuesday, resolving an intrigue that has gripped fashion and journalism circles for months.

Bubble burst: French winemaker jailed for huge champagne fraud

A French winemaker who made and sold thousands of bottles of fake champagne in an elaborate scam involving carbonating Spanish wine was jailed Tuesday.

Gold hits high, stocks retreat as investors seek safety

The price of gold struck a record high above $3,500 an ounce Tuesday while stock markets mostly retreated as investors sought safety on global economy concerns.

'No miracle' in last-ditch talks with French PM: far right

Last ditch talks between the French far right and Prime Minister Francois Bayrou did not achieve any breakthrough, its leaders said Tuesday, heightening the chances that he will lose a confidence vote next week.

Over the Moon: Fake astronaut scams lovestruck Japanese octogenarian

A Japanese octogenarian was swindled out of thosands of dollars after falling in love online with a self-described astronaut who sought her help to avert a spaceship crisis, police said Tuesday.

Premier League clubs break £3 billion barrier to roar ahead of rivals

Record spending of £3 billion ($4 billion) during the summer transfer window further cements the Premier League as the "most competitive in world football", according to financial experts Deloitte.

Suntory CEO quits over Japan drugs probe

One of Japan's best-known business people has resigned as CEO of beverage giant Suntory after police raided his house in an illegal drugs probe, the company and media reports said Tuesday.

Gold rushes to new high as Asia stocks mixed

Gold hit a record high Tuesday as a weaker dollar and expectations of a US interest rate cut made the safe haven an attractive investment.

Australia to tackle deepfake nudes, online stalking

Australia said Tuesday it will oblige tech giants to prevent online tools being used to create AI-generated nude images or stalk people without detection.

'Vibe hacking' puts chatbots to work for cybercriminals

The potential abuse of consumer AI tools is raising concerns, with budding cybercriminals apparently able to trick coding chatbots into giving them a leg-up in producing malicious programmes.

Nestle sacks CEO over office relationship

Swiss food giant Nestle on Monday dismissed Laurent Freixe as chief executive with immediate effect over an "undisclosed romantic relationship with a direct subordinate".

Guyana votes amid oil boom, Venezuela tensions

Guyana voted Monday in elections to decide who will manage the South American nation's new oil riches, as tensions rose in a territorial dispute with neighbor Venezuela.

European stocks steady after robust gains for Chinese equities

Europe's main stock markets held broadly steady on Monday after strong gains for Chinese indices, as trading entered a traditionally weak month for Wall Street.

UK fintech Revolut valued at $75 bn: source to AFP

British fintech company Revolut has been valued at $75 billion in a secondary share sale, placing it in the leagues of Europe's biggest traditional banks, a source told AFP Monday.

European stocks climb after robust gains for Chinese equities

Europe's main stock markets mostly climbed Monday after strong gains for Chinese indices, as trading entered a traditionally weak month for Wall Street.

Alibaba soars but Europe, Asia stocks mixed

Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba soared on Monday but Asian and European markets were mixed after Wall Street retreated from record highs.

Alibaba soars but Asia markets dip

Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba boosted the Hang Seng on Monday, but other Asian markets mostly fell back after Wall Street retreated from record highs.

Bollywood reels as AI reshapes Indian films

Bollywood, famed for its lavish song-and-dance numbers and vast production crews, now finds itself confronting a new kind of spectacle: artificial intelligence.

Floods leave women struggling in Pakistan's relief camps

In a former classroom, now a makeshift relief camp, pregnant women take refuge from the floods that have ravaged eastern Pakistan, their bodies aching, eyes heavy with exhaustion and silent despair.

Britain's energy grid bets on flywheels to keep the lights on

Britain's energy operator is betting on an age-old technology to future-proof its grid, as the power plants that traditionally helped stabilise it are closed and replaced by renewable energy systems.

Tourists dice with danger on Hanoi's train street

Tourists snatch arms and legs away from a passing train in Hanoi, shrinking back into railside cafes that have brought lucrative business to a former slum disdained by the government.

Pacifist Japan struggles to boost troops as China anxiety grows

Sporting dark face paint and clutching a gun, teenage soldier-in-training Takuma Hiyane crawls across a field on Japan's Okinawa, the front line of the nation's defence as anxiety grows over China's territorial ambitions.

Istanbul's ferries, a beloved link between two continents

For nearly two centuries, the white ferries gliding over the Bosphorus Strait have provided an iconic link for countless passengers travelling between Istanbul's European shores and its Asian side.

US appeals court finds Trump's global tariffs illegal

A US appeals court on Friday ruled that many of President Donald Trump's tariffs, which have upended global trade, were illegal -- but allowed them to remain in place for now, giving him time to take the fight to the Supreme Court.

US Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy again

Budget US carrier Spirit Airlines said Friday that it will file for bankruptcy for the second time in a year, but will continue to fly, sell tickets and operate.

Hearing ends without ruling on Trump attempt to oust Fed Governor Cook

A US court on Friday began hearing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook's challenge of President Donald Trump's attempt to fire her, in a legal battle set to have major implications for the US central bank and its independence.

US banana giant Chiquita returns to Panama

US banana giant Chiquita Brands will resume operations in Panama and rehire thousands of workers fired after a crippling strike, the government of the Central American country said Friday.

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