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Britain's EasyJet flies into US hands as takeover confirmed

Britain's no-frills airline EasyJet confirmed Thursday a £5.7-billion ($7.7-billion) takeover by US private equity firm Apollo after a rival American firm pulled out of the bidding.

Stocks tread water with earnings, tech in focus

Global stock markets were stuck in neutral Thursday as investors assessed the latest batch of corporate earnings, with tech firms back under pressure while awaiting developments over a potential US-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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Stars flying into Cannes in private jets 'obscene', say ex-pilots

Climate activists are urging movie stars to fly economy or take the train to Cannes after saying private jets burned two millions of litres of kerosene getting them to the film festival last year.

UK economy resilient as Mideast war, political risks loom

Britain's economy expanded in the first quarter, official data showed Thursday, offering a boost to embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer as the Mideast crisis and political turmoil cloud the outlook.

Asia stocks uneven as investors assess high-stakes Trump-Xi talks, AI rally

Asian markets were mixed Thursday as investors weighed high-stakes US-China talks and persistent inflation concerns, which tempered optimism fuelled by record highs on Wall Street.

Burberry returns to full-year profit on turnaround plan

British fashion label Burberry said Thursday that it returned to profit in its latest fiscal year thanks to a sizeable cost-cutting plan launched at the end of 2024.

Denmark, Australia in the spotlight in Eurovision second semi

The last 10 places in the Eurovision final are up for grabs in Thursday's second semi, with Denmark and Australia hotly tipped to make it through once the votes are counted.

Xi warns Trump on Taiwan at Beijing summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping warned his US counterpart Donald Trump that missteps on Taiwan could push their two countries into "conflict", a stark opening salvo as they met in Beijing on Thursday at a superpower summit.

Bone appetit: Paris pups lap up treats at dog-centric spots

An elegant, white-haired Parisian savours a biscuity cloud of cream and apple down to the last crumb at one of the French capital's many bakeries -- but this client has four legs, not two.

India bars sugar exports until September

India, one of the world's largest sugar producers, has banned exports of the key commodity until the end of September to ensure enough domestic supplies and prevent prices from rising.

EV overhaul drags Honda to first operating loss since 1957

Honda announced Thursday its first operational loss since 1957 after a major overhaul of its electric vehicle strategy in the United States.

Honda posts operating loss, first since 1957

Honda announced Thursday its first operational loss since 1957 after a major overhaul of its electric vehicle strategy in the United States.

Asia markets mixed as Trump-Xi summit, AI trade dominate

Asian markets were mixed Thursday as investors weighed a high-stakes US-China summit and persistent inflation concerns, which tempered optimism fuelled by record highs on Wall Street.

Indian pharma fuels Africa's 'zombie drug' and opioid crisis

They come in blister packs of 10 like any normal painkiller and you can buy them easily in roadside kiosks and street pharmacies across west Africa.

In Washington, the fight to preserve Black cemeteries

Georgetown, one of present-day Washington's most expensive neighborhoods, used to be a hub of Black life in the US capital.

Akkodis Recognized in HFS Horizons 2026 Report for Enterprise Ready Agentic AI Services

Global analyst firm positions Akkodis as an Enterprise Innovator in agentic AI services

S&P 500, Nasdaq end at records as oil prices retreat

Major Wall Street stock indices shrugged off a surprisingly big jump in US inflation Wednesday and pushed to fresh records on artificial intelligence bullishness and hopes for ths US-China summit.

Warsh confirmed as Fed chair as central bank faces Trump assault

The US Senate on Wednesday confirmed Kevin Warsh as the new Federal Reserve chairman to lead a central bank whose independence is under attack and with inflation at a three-year high.

From Black Death to Covid, ships have long hosted outbreaks

A deadly outbreak on a cruise liner is just the latest in a long history of infectious diseases spreading rapidly in the cramped confines of ships, from the Black Death to Covid.

Stocks rise ahead of US-China summit

Stock markets drifted higher Wednesday as investors awaited a high-stakes summit between the United States and China, while oil prices diverged as Middle East peace talks stalled.

US wholesale prices jump 6.0% year-on-year in April, highest since 2022

Wholesale prices in the United States rose sharply in April, lifted by a surge in energy costs related to the Iran war, registering their highest 12-month increase in more than three years.

Stocks waver, oil steady ahead of US-China summit as Iran talks stall

Stock markets were mixed Wednesday and oil prices steadied but remained above $100 a barrel as investors awaited a high-stakes summit between the United States and China, and Middle East peace talks stalled.

War in Middle East: latest developments

Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war:

Real Madrid win legal battle over Bernabeu concert noise

Real Madrid said Wednesday they have won a legal battle in their dispute with a residents association complaining about "noise pollution" generated by concerts held at their Santiago Bernabeu stadium.

EU won't ban LGBTQ 'conversion therapy' but will push states to act

The European Union will not ban "conversion therapy" targeting LGBTQ people, but will push member states to take action against such practices, it said Wednesday.

Trump arrives in China for superpower summit with Xi

US President Donald Trump landed in Beijing on Wednesday for a high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping aimed at easing deep tensions between the rival superpowers.

Chinese tech giant Alibaba posts profit drop amid AI drive

Chinese tech giant Alibaba said Wednesday that net profit dropped by nearly a fifth during its most recent fiscal year, weighed by challenges in the domestic economy and an expensive push into artificial intelligence.

Stocks rise ahead of US-China summit as Iran talks stall

Stock markets mostly rose on Wednesday as investors awaited a high-stakes summit between the leaders of the United States and China, as Middle East peace talks stalled.

Nissan expects return to profit after huge loss

Nissan projected Wednesday a small net profit this year after posting a huge loss for the second year running, with the Japanese automaker saying it has "moved beyond recovery".

Asian stocks mixed on US-Iran impasse, AI setbacks

Asian stocks were mixed on Wednesday as markets digested the lack of progress towards Middle East peace and setbacks that rattled the boom in AI technology.

'Short of blue-collar workers': Ukraine's battle for labour

After fleeing Russia's advancing army and resettling in the central industrial hub of Dnipro, Ukrainian worker Anatoliy Synkov had no trouble finding a job.

Asian stocks fall on US-Iran impasse, AI setbacks

Asian stocks fell on Wednesday as markets digested the lack of progress towards Middle East peace and setbacks that rattled the boom in AI technology.

EU to ease train travel with one journey, one ticket rules

The EU could force railway companies to sell rivals' tickets on their websites and share data with booking platforms under plans to be unveiled Wednesday aiming to boost train travel, sources said.

Musk 'wanted 90%' of OpenAI, Altman tells feisty tech titan trial

Elon Musk was obsessed with trying to control OpenAI, the artificial intelligence company's CEO Sam Altman said Tuesday at a blockbuster trial that saw him spar with lawyers representing the worth's wealthiest man.

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