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Farming experts tout 'conscious' food systems to fix agriculture woes

Farmers around the world are struggling with the impact of climate change, financial pressures and depleted soil -- and industry experts say bringing consumers closer to the people who produce their food could provide a solution.

Palantir chief says France's digital sovereignty push 'backfiring'

Palantir chief executive Alex Karp said Wednesday that French regulatory restrictions, including limiting government use of US-made software, were proving counterproductive.

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China's factory activity contracts as Covid disruptions spread

China's factory activity shrank for a second straight month in November, official data showed Wednesday, as large swathes of the country were hit by Covid-19 lockdowns and transport disruptions.

Equities mostly up as traders weigh China moves, await Fed's Powell

Markets mostly rose Wednesday on hopes that China will further ease its strict Covid containment measures following widespread political unrest, though gains were tempered by leaders' warnings of a crackdown on dissent across the country.

Jack Ma living in Japan after China tech crackdown: FT

Alibaba founder Jack Ma has been living in Tokyo for almost six months after disappearing from public view following China's crackdown on the tech sector, the Financial Times reported Wednesday, citing multiple unnamed sources.

US Senate votes to protect same-sex marriage

The US Senate passed a landmark bill Tuesday protecting same sex marriage, as lawmakers from both parties moved to forestall the possibility of the conservative-led Supreme Court taking away this right as it did with abortion.

Tough France-US talks on industrial subsidies: senator

French leader Emmanuel Macron is hoping his US state visit can produce meaningful concessions for European industry as it smarts from massive US green subsidies -- but the chances of a major win look slim, according to a Joe Biden ally Chris Coons.

Global stocks mixed as markets monitor China, await Powell remarks

Stocks diverged Tuesday after big rallies in Asian markets failed to trigger a similar reaction in Europe and on Wall Street, as investors remained cautious before key US data and speeches this week.

HSBC bank sells Canadian ops for over US$10 bn

HSBC has agreed to sell its Canadian division to Royal Bank of Canada for US$10.1 billion, the Asia-focused banking giant announced Tuesday.

German inflation unexpectedly slows in November

German inflation unexpectedly slowed in November after months of increases, preliminary data showed Tuesday, as sky-high energy prices begin to ease.

IMF may have to lower China growth forecasts: director

The International Monetary Fund may have to slash its growth forecasts for China, managing director Kristalina Georgieva warned Tuesday, after protests erupted opposing Beijing's strict policies to combat Covid.

Japanese company aims to put first private lander on Moon, with UAE rover on board

SpaceX is set Wednesday to launch the first private -- and Japanese -- lander to the Moon.

Stocks diverge as investors caught between hope, caution

Stocks diverged Tuesday after big rallies in Asian markets failed to trigger a similar reaction in Europe and on Wall Street as investors remain cautious before key US data and speeches later in the week.

UK police arrest man over 2021 deaths of 27 migrants

UK police on Tuesday arrested a man suspected of playing a "key role" in the deaths of at least 27 people who drowned attempting to cross the Channel in a dinghy last November.

UK removes China from Sizewell nuclear project, takes joint stake

Britain on Tuesday removed China General Nuclear from construction of its new Sizewell C power station, announcing it would take a joint stake alongside French partner EDF as relations sour with Beijing.

Stocks, crude rise on hope China will ease strict Covid measures

Stocks and oil prices rebounded strongly Tuesday, while the haven dollar weakened, on speculation that China would further ease strict Covid measures but investors remain cautious ahead of key US data and speeches later in the week.

Macron courts Central Asian strongmen in quest for influence

French President Emmanuel Macron is making an eye-catching drive to strengthen partnerships with Central Asian states, seeking to boost Europe's influence in a strategic region where China, Russia, Turkey and the United States are already jostling for supremacy.

Stocks, crude rise on hope China eases strict Covid measures

Stock markets and oil prices rebounded strongly Tuesday, while the haven dollar weakened, on speculation that China would further ease strict Covid containment measures.

Less than half of population is Christian: UK census

For the first time, less than half of the population in England and Wales identifies as Christian, according to census data released Tuesday.

Qatar announces first major gas deal for Germany

Qatar on Tuesday announced its first major deal to send liquefied natural gas to Germany as Europe scrambles to find alternatives to Russian energy sources.

Stocks, crude rise as China fears give way to Covid easing hopes

Equities rose with oil prices and the dollar weakened Tuesday as China avoided another night of protests after a weekend of unrest, with speculation growing that officials will announce a further easing of the country's strict Covid containment measures.

EasyJet flies into third straight annual loss

British airline EasyJet on Tuesday confirmed a third annual loss in a row, which was however far less than during the worst of the Covid pandemic.

Most markets rise as China fears give way to Covid easing hopes

Asian equities rose and the dollar weakened Tuesday as China avoided another night of protests after a weekend of unrest across, with speculation growing that officials will announce a further easing of the country's strict containment measures.

Mould and red tape: Ukrainians hosted in UK struggle to find own housing

Viktoriya arrived in the UK in March after fleeing war-torn east Ukraine with her two sons and their cat and dog.

Asian markets mostly rise after calm night in China

Asian equities rose and the dollar weakened Tuesday as China avoided another night of protests after a weekend of unrest across the country fuelled uncertainty in the world's number two economy.

Twitter owner Musk signals new 'war' against Apple

Twitter owner Elon Musk on Monday opened fire against Apple over its tight control of what is allowed on the App Store, saying the iPhone maker has threatened to oust his recently acquired social media platform.

Macron heads to US for wide-ranging state visit

French President Emmanuel Macron heads to Washington Tuesday to discuss a slew of issues with US counterpart Joe Biden, ranging from aligning policy on Russia's invasion of Ukraine to easing trade spats.

Congress must step in to prevent 'devastating' US rail strike: Biden

US President Joe Biden on Monday called on Congress to intervene urgently to prevent a strike by railroad workers that he warned would "devastate our economy."

Musk signals Twitter going to 'war' with Apple

Canada to summon Russian envoy over 'hateful' LGBTQ tweets

Canada's foreign minister on Monday ordered her officials to summon Russia's ambassador in Ottawa, Oleg Stepanov, over a series of "hateful" anti-LGBTQ tweets including one aimed at an openly lesbian federal minister.

Global equities slide on China unrest

Global stocks fell Monday as protests across China in opposition to the government's hardline zero-Covid policy fueled uncertainty about the world's number-two economy.

Entire Juventus board of directors resigns

The entire board of directors at Juventus has resigned, including president Andrea Agnelli and vice president Pavel Nedved, the Italian Serie A club said in a statement Monday.

Man with rainbow flag invades pitch during World Cup game

A man with a rainbow flag and wearing a T-shirt with the words "Respect for Iranian Woman" on the back invaded the pitch during a match at the Qatar World Cup on Monday.

Britain U-turns over energy-saving publicity drive

Britain on Monday unveiled an energy-saving campaign to encourage lower consumption this winter -- a policy U-turn -- and increased financial help for home insulation.

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