Today: September 22, 2024
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Several Chinese state firms in Shanghai buy Tesla Model Y cars

Several state-owned firms in China's financial hub of Shanghai have recently purchased Tesla's best-selling Model Y as service cars, a local government statement said on Friday.

Several Chinese state firms in Shanghai buy Tesla Model Y cars
News|Political

Biden digs in as Democrats consider forcing him out of presidential race

President Joe Biden on Friday battled to put down an uprising among some Democrats pushing him to abandon his reelection

Biden digs in as Democrats consider forcing him out of presidential race
Business|Economy|News

Banks and rates

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's testimony and U.S. inflation data top the agenda in the week to come, with U.S. banks reporting earnings and rate decisions due in New Zealand and

Banks and rates
News|Political|World

Philippines turned down US help amid South China Sea tensions - military chief

The Philippines has turned down offers from the United States to assist operations in the South China Sea, after a flare-up with China over missions to resupply

Philippines turned down US help amid South China Sea tensions - military chief
Economy

South African rand extends gains as dollar slips

South Africa's rand extended its gains against a weaker dollar on Friday, fuelled by expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates later this year.

South African rand extends gains as dollar slips
News|Political

Post-communist generation is hoping for a new era of democracy in Mongolia

Younger Mongolians helped deliver a setback to the ruling party in last week’s parliamentary elections after three decades of democracy but it’s unclear if the country is headed for a major changes

Post-communist generation is hoping for a new era of democracy in Mongolia
News|Political

Coalition or chaos? What lies ahead after France's election

President Emmanuel Macron has urged the mainstream parties in France's hung parliament to form a coalition able to muster a "solid" majority.

Coalition or chaos? What lies ahead after France's election
Business|Technology

Chinese AI firms showcase resilience, innovations at AI event despite US sanctions

Chinese tech companies, from industry giants to ambitious startups, converged at the World AI Conference in Shanghai this week to showcase their latest innovations and express

Chinese AI firms showcase resilience, innovations at AI event despite US sanctions
Environment|News|Political

Germany gives apartment-dwellers legal right to solar power

Germany's lower house of parliament has passed legal amendments allowing apartment owners and tenants to install solar systems on their balconies, as the country seeks to increase

Germany gives apartment-dwellers legal right to solar power
News|Political|World

ICC prosecutor opted for warrants over visit to Gaza

On May 20, the same day International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim Khan made a surprise request for

ICC prosecutor opted for warrants over visit to Gaza
Economy|Food

World food prices hold firm in June, UN's FAO reports

The United Nations world food price index held steady in June data showed on Friday, with increases in vegetable oil, sugar and dairy products offset by a fall in the price of cereals.

World food prices hold firm in June, UN's FAO reports
News|Political

Hungary's Orban talks Ukraine peace with Putin, stirring EU outcry

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban held talks on a potential Ukrainian peace deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday

Hungary's Orban talks Ukraine peace with Putin, stirring EU outcry
Economy|News|Political

European shares fall on French election uncertainty; log weekly gain

European shares fell on Friday, weighed down by losses in banks and energy stocks as investors became more cautious ahead of the second

European shares fall on French election uncertainty; log weekly gain
Business|Technology

Toyota finds no new wrongdoing in certification investigation

Toyota Motor did not find any new cases of wrongdoing in the certification applications of its car models beyond the ones it had already reported last month, the Japanese automaker

Toyota finds no new wrongdoing in certification investigation
News|Political

London midcaps touch more than two-year highs as Labour Party returns to power

Britain's domestic-focused stocks logged their best week in more than five months on Friday after a landslide election win by the Labour Party raised

London midcaps touch more than two-year highs as Labour Party returns to power
News|Political|World

Hamas briefs Hezbollah on proposal for ceasefire, Hezbollah welcomes step, sources say

The Palestinian militant group Hamas informed its ally Hezbollah it had agreed to a proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the leader of the powerful

Hamas briefs Hezbollah on proposal for ceasefire, Hezbollah welcomes step, sources say
News|World

Kenya rights groups decry abductions as government cracks down on protests

Kenyan activist Bill Eugene Omollo was walking home after dark in his Nairobi neighbourhood on June 20 when he spotted trouble -

Kenya rights groups decry abductions as government cracks down on protests
Business|Economy

BOJ report to reveal broadening wage rise trend, sources say

The Bank of Japan will highlight how wage hikes are broadening across companies, including at smaller firms, in a report later this month, sources familiar with its

BOJ report to reveal broadening wage rise trend, sources say
News|Political|World

VP Harris' ancestral India village tracks her rising prospects in US vote

In a small south Indian village more than 8,000 miles (12,900 km) from Washington, residents are closely watching to see if U.S.

VP Harris' ancestral India village tracks her rising prospects in US vote
Entertainment|Sports

Olympics-Will the Seine be clean enough to swim in at Paris 2024 Games?

The River Seine will be a central element of the Paris 2024 Olympics, with the opening ceremony taking place on the river with a boat parade and two events, the

Olympics-Will the Seine be clean enough to swim in at Paris 2024 Games?
Economy|News|Political

British assets gain, mid-cap stocks lead after Labour party election win

British domestic-focussed mid-cap stocks were the biggest gainers on Friday after the centre-left Labour Party surged to a comprehensive win in a

British assets gain, mid-cap stocks lead after Labour party election win
Business|Economy|Technology

China urges EU to take talks seriously as EV tariffs go into effect

China's state-backed Global Times has urged the EU to "show sincerity" in technical talks before imposing tariffs on Chinese-manufactured electric vehicles (EVs), after the bloc

China urges EU to take talks seriously as EV tariffs go into effect
Sports|Travel

Olympics-Paris 2024 sets up reserve site for marathon swimming if Seine unsuitable

The Paris 2024 marathon swimming event could be taking place just outside Paris should the River Seine not be suitable for bathing, organisers said on Friday.

Olympics-Paris 2024 sets up reserve site for marathon swimming if Seine unsuitable
Business|Economy

UK house prices edge down in June, Halifax says

British house prices fell slightly in June but are likely to rise over the rest of this year and into 2025 with interest rates expected to start falling soon, mortgage lender

UK house prices edge down in June, Halifax says
News|Political

NATO summit to push for standardizing shells

NATO is set to issue its first ever defence industrial pledge at its Washington summit on Wednesday, pushing countries to boost arms production and return to a

NATO summit to push for standardizing shells

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