Today: September 24, 2024
Today: September 24, 2024

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Death of Hamas military leader Mohammed Deif, Oct 7 mastermind, confirmed, Israel says

The head of Hamas' military wing, Mohammed Deif, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza last month, the Israeli military said on

Death of Hamas military leader Mohammed Deif, Oct 7 mastermind, confirmed, Israel says
Australia|Business|Economy

Western Australian job losses dent Australia's green ambitions

A downturn in the critical minerals sector that has triggered a wave of job losses in Australia's top earning resources state has also struck a blow to the country's hopes to

Americas|Asia|News|World

Japan seeks extradition of anti-whaling activist Watson from Denmark

Japan is seeking the extradition of a U.S.-Canadian anti-whaling activist, who has been held in custody in Greenland since July 21, Danish and Japanese authorities said on

Asia|Finance|Stock Markets

Japanese stocks see biggest weekly foreign outflow in 10 months

Japanese stocks witnessed heavy foreign outflows in the week to July 26, as a strengthening yen and a sell-off in global technology stocks dampened investor sentiment.

Japanese stocks see biggest weekly foreign outflow in 10 months
Economy|Europe

Euro zone factory activity stuck in a rut, July PMI shows

Euro zone manufacturing activity remained mired in contraction in July amid a broadbased malaise, with output declining at its fastest pace this year, according to a survey which

Euro zone factory activity stuck in a rut, July PMI shows
Business|Economy

Italian manufacturing eases downturn in July, PMI shows

Italian manufacturing activity contracted for a fourth month running in July but at a slower pace than the month before, a survey showed on Thursday, with both output and new orders

Italian manufacturing eases downturn in July, PMI shows
Europe|News|Political

Moldova expels Russian diplomat and calls in envoy amid spy case

Moldova expelled a Russian diplomat and called in the Russian ambassador on Thursday to issue a formal protest, after the ex-Soviet country

Business|Economy|Europe

European shares slide more than 1% as bank stocks crumble

Europe's STOXX 600 closed more than 1% lower on Thursday, with banks leading the sell-off after Societe Generale cut a key target for its French

European shares slide more than 1% as bank stocks crumble
Asia|Business|Technology

Japan's Nissan, Honda to jointly research software, start talks with Mitsubishi

Japanese automakers Nissan Motor and Honda Motor have agreed to conduct joint research into technologies for a next-generation software platform, they said in a joint statement on

Japan's Nissan, Honda to jointly research software, start talks with Mitsubishi
Asia|Economy

Thailand's flagship $14 billion handout scheme suffers early snags as millions rush to register

The Thai government's vaunted policy of giving away 10,000 baht ($282) to most of its population had an early setback on Thursday when millions rushed to sign up on the opening day

Thailand's flagship $14 billion handout scheme suffers early snags as millions rush to register
Europe|News

Ex-Russian lawmaker says he was hurt in Russian drone attack outside Kyiv

Ukraine said on Thursday it had repelled a Russian drone attack on the region outside Kyiv overnight, but that debris injured two people, one of whom was identified by media reports as

Economy|Europe

Spanish manufacturing expansion slows down in July, PMI shows

Spanish manufacturing activity grew for a fifth consecutive month in July though at a slower pace than the previous month as demand was weaker, a survey showed on Thursday.

Spanish manufacturing expansion slows down in July, PMI shows
Asia|Europe|Political|Technology

China dismisses Germany accusations over cyberattack

China's embassy in Berlin on Thursday dismissed as groundless German charges that Beijing was behind a cyber attack on a German government agency in 2021, accusing it of "anti-

Asia|Business|Food|Travel

Korean Air cuts hot cup noodles in economy as turbulence rises

Korean Air will stop serving instant cup noodles, a popular snack in Korea known as ramyeon that requires boiling water, on its long-haul flights, part of changes in response to

Korean Air cuts hot cup noodles in economy as turbulence rises
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

LSEG income surges as Microsoft joint venture moves to next stage

London Stock Exchange Group's income rose strongly in the first half, beating analysts' expectations, helped by progress with its Microsoft joint venture, as well as a

LSEG income surges as Microsoft joint venture moves to next stage
Asia|Environment

China records hottest month in recent history

China had its hottest month in observed modern history in July, Chinese state media reported, mirroring record hot weather seen around the world last month.

China records hottest month in recent history
Business|Economy

UK house prices rise by most since Dec 2022, Nationwide data shows

British house prices were 2.1% higher than a year earlier in July, the biggest annual increase since December 2022, although they are still below peaks reached

UK house prices rise by most since Dec 2022, Nationwide data shows
Asia|Business|Finance

Japan's Mitsui, Mitsubishi profit climbs on asset sales, weaker yen

Japanese trading houses Mitsui and Mitsubishi posted increases in first-quarter net profit thanks to asset sales and a weaker yen, beating estimates.

Japan's Mitsui, Mitsubishi profit climbs on asset sales, weaker yen
Business|Economy

Rolls-Royce to pay first dividend since pandemic as profits surge

Rolls-Royce will pay a dividend for the first time since the pandemic as Chief Executive Tufan Erginbilgic's recovery plan gathers pace, with the British aero engine

Rolls-Royce to pay first dividend since pandemic as profits surge
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Meta rallies as strong ad revenue cushions AI spending

Meta soared nearly 9% on Thursday after its rosy revenue growth signaled that strong digital-ad spending on its social media platforms can cover the

Meta rallies as strong ad revenue cushions AI spending
Economy|News

OPEC+ likely to stick to output policy at meeting, sources say

OPEC+ key ministers meet on Thursday to decide output policy with sources expecting it is unlikely to make any changes to its current deal to cut production and to start unwinding

OPEC+ likely to stick to output policy at meeting, sources say
Environment|Europe

German airport pauses flights after climate activists breach field

Germany's Leipzig/Halle airport temporarily halted flights early on Thursday after climate activists breached the airfield as part of a disruptive protest campaign that has

Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty

Hugo Boss to focus on cost control after Q2 earnings slump

Hugo Boss confirmed the expected 42% drop in its second-quarter operating profit on Thursday, and said it was focusing on cost savings to boost

Hugo Boss to focus on cost control after Q2 earnings slump
Asia|Business|Economy

China woes hit BMW as profit margin falls

BMW reported a lower-than-expected profit margin in its core automotive segment during the second quarter on Thursday, hitting its shares as heightened competition and

China woes hit BMW as profit margin falls
Business|Economy|Europe

Volkswagen doubles down on cost cuts to try to revive margins

Volkswagen will need to make "significant cost-cutting efforts" in the second half of the year and beyond if it is to revive profit margins, the automaker said

Volkswagen doubles down on cost cuts to try to revive margins

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