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'Hidden treasure': Rare Gandhi portrait up for UK sale

A rare oil painting of Indian independence leader Mahatma Gandhi, which is believed to have been damaged by a Hindu nationalist activist, is to be auctioned in London in July.

Israel, Iran trade threats as conflict escalates

Israel on Saturday threatened to strike "every target of the ayatollah regime" in Iran, whose president warned of a severe response if the Israeli attacks continue, fuelling fears of an escalating conflict.

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Asian stocks track Wall St up after jobs data, Seoul surges on Lee win

Asian shares extended a global rise Wednesday following data indicating the US economy remained resilient, with South Korean equities and the won standing out as the election of a new president ended months of political paralysis.

Stock markets rise as traders eye possible Trump-Xi talks

Major stock markets rose and the dollar climbed Tuesday as investors kept tabs on the China-US trade war, with speculation swirling that the countries' leaders will soon hold talks.

Top scientist wants to prevent AI from going rogue

Concerned about the rapid spread of generative AI, a pioneer researcher is developing software to keep tabs on a technology that is increasingly taking over human tasks.

Dutch museum rolls out 200-year-old condom

The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam on Tuesday placed on display a rare condom from around 1830, featuring an erotic print of a nun and three clergymen in provocative poses.

Pornhub owner pressures France over age verification law

French visitors to the Pornhub and Youporn, adult sites operated by parent company Aylo, will from Wednesday be greeted with a message denouncing the country's age verification requirements, the company said.

Germany's Merz defends migration crackdown after court setback

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday defended his government's migration crackdown as vital to "protect public safety", a day after a court ruled one of its flagship measures was illegal.

Stock markets mostly higher as traders eye possible Trump-Xi talks

Major stock markets diverged and the dollar climbed on Tuesday as investors kept tabs on the China-US trade war, with speculation swirling that the countries' leaders will soon hold talks.

Eurozone inflation slows sharply in May

Inflation in the eurozone eased in May to its lowest level in eight months, back below the European Central Bank's two-percent target, further raising expectations for another interest rate cut this week.

Portuguese police start new search in Madeleine McCann case

Portuguese police on Tuesday started a new investigation near the place where British toddler Madeleine McCann disappeared while on holiday with her family in 2007, a spokeswoman said.

Wilders: firebrand 'Dutch Trump' gambles for power

Sometimes known as the "Dutch Trump" both for his bouffant dyed hair and firebrand rhetoric, Geert Wilders' anti-Islam, anti-immigrant and anti-EU message has catapulted him to the brink of power.

Most markets rise as traders eye possible Trump-Xi talks

Most markets rose Tuesday as investors kept tabs on developments in the China-US trade war as speculation swirled that the countries' leaders will hold talks soon.

Trade war cuts global economic growth outlook: OECD

The OECD slashed its annual global growth forecast on Tuesday, warning that US President Donald Trump's tariffs blitz will stifle the world economy -- hitting the United States especially hard.

In Canada lake, robot learns to mine without disrupting marine life

Three robotic arms extended under the water in a Canadian lake, delicately selecting pebbles from the bed, before storing them back inside the machine.

Asian markets rise as traders eye possible Trump-Xi talks

Asian stocks rallied Tuesday as investors kept tabs on developments in the China-US trade war amid speculation the countries' leaders will hold talks soon.

Lebanon on bumpy road to public transport revival

On Beirut's chaotic, car-choked streets, Lebanese student Fatima Fakih rides a shiny purple bus to university, one of a fleet rolled out by authorities to revive public transport in a country struggling to deliver basic services.

'The Beautiful Game' falls for AI's charms

Sport has been unable to resist the surge of artificial intelligence and the biggest one of them all, football, is benefitting from data that AI can supply and the human eye cannot.

Fintech Forward Set to Return to Bahrain and Gather the Most Influential Leaders in Finance at its Third Edition in October 2025

Fintech Forward 2025 will be programmed by Economist Impact and hosted by the Bahrain Economic Development Board

France probes terror motive after man shoots dead Tunisian neighbour

French prosecutors Monday were probing a terror motive after a man who had posted racist videos shot dead his Tunisian neighbour and badly wounded a Turkish man in the south of the country.

Stocks retreat over trade row; oil surges on geopolitical risks

Oil prices surged Monday over renewed concerns about Russia's war in Ukraine and relief over OPEC+ production, while stock markets mostly slid as US-China trade tensions resurfaced.

As Tesla stalls across Europe, sales rise in Norway

Tesla sales have rebounded in Norway this year, official figures showed Monday, bucking a broader European trend as consumers turn away from Elon Musk's electric car brand.

EU hits food delivery company Delivery Hero with 329 mn-euro-fine

The EU on Monday slapped German food delivery company Delivery Hero and its Spanish subsidiary Glovo with a fine worth 329 million euros ($376 million) after they violated antitrust rules.

French court tries ex-bosses of Ubisoft over sex harassment

Three former top executives from French video game giant Ubisoft, the maker of "Assassin's Creed" and "Far Cry", went on trial on Monday accused of psychologically and sexually harassing employees for years.

UK to build attack subs as part of major defence review

Britain announced it will build 12 new attack submarines as it was set to unveil Monday a major defence review to deal with "growing" Russian aggression and the changing nature of warfare.

Jonathan Anderson becomes Dior's overall artistic director

Jonathan Anderson will become the first designer to head both the women's and men's lines at Dior, the French fashion house's parent company said on Monday.

Homeless seek refuge at Madrid airport as rents soar

Victor Fernando Meza works during the day, but his salary is not enough to afford rent in the Spanish capital Madrid. So, once again, the 45-year-old Peruvian will spend the night at the airport.

ECB expected to cut rates again as Trump trade war rumbles on

The European Central Bank is expected to deliver its seventh-straight interest rate cut this week as US President Donald Trump's volatile trade policies add to headwinds for the sluggish eurozone.

Hey chatbot, is this true? AI 'factchecks' sow misinformation

As misinformation exploded during India's four-day conflict with Pakistan, social media users turned to an AI chatbot for verification -- only to encounter more falsehoods, underscoring its unreliability as a fact-checking tool.

Disney's 'Lilo & Stitch' wins N.America box office for second week

Disney's family-friendly "Lilo & Stitch," a live-action remake of the 2002 animated film, won the North American box office for a second week in a row, taking in another $63 million, industry estimates showed Sunday.

Indian airline IndiGo orders 30 Airbus A350 widebody planes

Indian airline IndiGo said on Sunday it had signed an order for 30 more Airbus A350-900s, bringing its shopping list for the widebody aircraft from the European aircraft manufacturer to 60.

UK to restore 'war-fighting readiness' with new defence review

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Sunday he will "restore Britain's war-fighting readiness" as his government warned of "growing" Russian aggression ahead of a major defence strategy review.

Oil under $65 a boon for consumers, but a burden on producers

US President Donald Trump's tariffs, his call to "drill baby drill" and especially a decision by OPEC+ to hike crude output quotas have oil prices trading at lows not seen since the Covid pandemic.

'Moving forward': the Gen-Z farmer growing Fukushima kiwis

A short drive from the Fukushima nuclear disaster site, novice farmer Takuya Haraguchi tends to his kiwi saplings under the spring sunshine, bringing life back to a former no-go zone.

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