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Germany's competitiveness must become priority, finance minister says

Germany's economic competitiveness must become a political priority because citizens worry about their economic future and are looking towards political alternatives, Finance

Germany's competitiveness must become priority, finance minister says
Environment|Science

Death of 'Russian spy' whale Hvaldimir not caused by humans, say Norway police

A beluga whale discovered with a harness strapped around its neck in Norwegian waters five years ago - and found dead on Aug. 31 - had a stick stuck in its mouth and its death was not

Death of 'Russian spy' whale Hvaldimir not caused by humans, say Norway police
Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Starboard proposes that News Corp eliminates dual-class shares

Hedge fund Starboard Value confirmed on Monday it had filed a shareholder resolution to eliminate the dual-class share structure that allows Rupert Murdoch to control News Corp, the

Starboard proposes that News Corp eliminates dual-class shares
Europe|News|World

Russian drone that crashed in Latvia carried explosives, Latvian military says

A Russian military drone which crashed in Latvia on Saturday carried explosives that were likely to have been intended for Ukraine when it strayed into its air space, Latvian

Africa|Americas|Crime|News|World

Guinea-Bissau police seize over 2 tons of cocaine on plane from Venezuela

Police in Guinea-Bissau have seized 2.63 tons of cocaine found on an airplane that arrived from Venezuela in the West African country's capital, the judicial police said.

Business|Economy|Finance

US lender KeyCorp sells nearly $7 billion of low-yield investments

U.S. regional lender KeyCorp said on Monday it had sold about $7 billion of low-yielding investments and that the transaction would result in an after-tax loss of about $700 million in the

US lender KeyCorp sells nearly $7 billion of low-yield investments
Europe|News|World

Sweden announces $440 million support package for Ukraine

Sweden will send its 17th aid package to Ukraine with further military support totalling 4.6 billion Swedish crowns ($443 million), Defence Minister Pal Jonson said on Monday.

Sweden announces $440 million support package for Ukraine
Africa|News

Leader of Nigeria's labour federation arrested, union says

Nigeria's state security service arrested the president of its largest labour federation on Monday on charges that are yet to be disclosed, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) said.

Business|Technology

Progress to buy Cloud Software unit ShareFile for $875 million

Progress Software said on Monday it would buy Cloud Software Group's unit ShareFile for about $875 million, as the AI-powered software firm looks to boost its enterprise product portfolio.

Progress to buy Cloud Software unit ShareFile for $875 million
Business|Technology

Huawei racks up 3 million pre-orders for tri-fold phone before Apple's iPhone 16 reveal

Chinese tech giant Huawei has garnered more than 3 million pre-orders for its triple-folding smartphone, its website showed on Monday, which comes just hours before Apple's debut

Huawei racks up 3 million pre-orders for tri-fold phone before Apple's iPhone 16 reveal
Business|Health|Science

MBX Biosciences seeks up to $482.5 million valuation in US IPO

MBX Biosciences, which is developing peptide therapies for treating endocrine and metabolic disorders, including obesity, said on Monday it was seeking a valuation of up to $482.5 million

MBX Biosciences seeks up to $482.5 million valuation in US IPO
Asia|Economy|Environment|News|World

China's Xi seeks 'friendly' cooperation with Norway on green energy

China is willing to work with Norway to promote "friendly" cooperation including on green energy, President Xi Jinping told visiting Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere in

China's Xi seeks 'friendly' cooperation with Norway on green energy
Business|Economy

Air Canada prepares to shut down as talks with pilots union near deadlock

Air Canada is finalising plans to suspend most of its operations, likely beginning Sunday, as talks with the pilot union are nearing an impasse over "inflexible" wage

Air Canada prepares to shut down as talks with pilots union near deadlock
Europe|News|World

Poland neutralises sabotage group linked to Belarus and Russia

Polish security services have neutralised a sabotage operation orchestrated by Russia and Belarus that aimed to destabilise Poland, Deputy Prime Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski said on

Poland neutralises sabotage group linked to Belarus and Russia
Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Toronto market snaps losing streak as bargain hunters step in

Canada's main stock index ended higher for the first time in five sessions on Monday, with heavily weighted financials and industrials among the sectors to benefit as

Toronto market snaps losing streak as bargain hunters step in
MidEast|News|Political|World

Turkey heads to Arab League ministerial for first time in 13 years, source says

Turkey will discuss the Gaza war and ties with the Arab League when its foreign minister attends a ministerial meeting of the group in Cairo on Tuesday for the first time in 13

Turkey heads to Arab League ministerial for first time in 13 years, source says
Business|Europe

Safran in talks with MBDA over Roxel's stake, La Tribune reports

French jet engine maker Safran and European missile maker MBDA are in talks over the potential sale of tactical propulsion systems business Roxel, French weekly La Tribune reported on

Safran in talks with MBDA over Roxel's stake, La Tribune reports
Business|Economy|Finance

Morgan Stanley cuts Brent crude price view as market signals demand softness

Morgan Stanley on Monday cut its Brent crude oil forecasts for coming quarters and said the global oil market is facing a period of demand weakness similar to those seen during recessions.

Morgan Stanley cuts Brent crude price view as market signals demand softness
Africa|News

At least six dead after boat carrying migrants sinks off Senegal

At least six people died after a boat capsized off Senegal over the weekend, a spokesperson for the West African country's armed forces said on Monday.

News|Political|World

Ukraine summons Iranian diplomat as Tehran denies missile transfer to Russia

Ukraine's foreign ministry said on Monday it had summoned a senior Iranian diplomat to warn of "devastating and irreparable consequences" for bilateral relations if reports that Tehran

Ukraine summons Iranian diplomat as Tehran denies missile transfer to Russia
Finance|News|Stock Markets

Post-payrolls foothold, new iPhones and debate

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan Wall Street futures have found their feet after Friday's exaggerated market reaction to an otherwise middling employment report -

Post-payrolls foothold, new iPhones and debate
Europe|News

Kremlin says Germany is right to fully investigate Nord Stream pipeline blasts

The Kremlin said on Monday that German Chancellor Olaf Scholz was right to want a thorough investigation into a 2022 attack on the Nord Stream gas pipelines despite what it said

Kremlin says Germany is right to fully investigate Nord Stream pipeline blasts
Business|Economy

UAE's GDP grew estimated 3.4% in Q1- state news agency

The United Arab Emirates' economy grew 3.4% in the first quarter of 2024 compared with the same period the previous year, according to preliminary government estimates reported by

UAE's GDP grew estimated 3.4% in Q1- state news agency
Asia|Business|Economy

Taiwan exports hit record in August on AI, U.S. reaches record again

Taiwan's exports rose more than expected in August to an all-time monthly high of nearly $44 billion, as growing demand for chips to supply the burgeoning Artificial Intelligence (

Taiwan exports hit record in August on AI, U.S. reaches record again
Asia|Business|Travel

Bali to ban building of some hotels to tackle over-development

Indonesia has agreed to set a moratorium on the construction of hotels, villas and nightclubs in some areas on the tourist resort island of Bali, as it grapples with the over-

Bali to ban building of some hotels to tackle over-development

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