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Fuel scarcities, price hike deepen Nigerian frustrations
After sleeping overnight in a line of cars waiting for fuel, Nigerian taxi driver Oluwashina Ilesanmi had to calculate how much a sudden petrol price increase cut into his earnings.
Tech stocks tumble on new Nvidia weakness
Tech firms led equity markets lower Wednesday as chip titan Nvidia lost further ground while disappointing data on US trade also hit sentiment.
US trade deficit widest in two years on imports surge
The US trade deficit in July expanded to its largest since mid-2022, according to government data released Wednesday, as imports rose more quickly than exports.
Greenland court extends detention of anti-whaling activist Watson
A Greenland court decided Wednesday to hold US-Canadian anti-whaling activist Paul Watson an additional 28 days pending a decision on his extradition to Japan, an anti-whaling group said.
Grenfell inferno 'culmination of decades of failure': UK inquiry
The UK's Grenfell Tower fire disaster that killed 72 people was the result of "decades of failure" by government and construction industry bodies and the "systematic dishonesty" of building material firms, a damning final report said on Wednesday.
German car sales plunge in August as EV slump worsens
Sales of new cars plummeted in Germany in August, official data showed Wednesday, dragged down by a record fall in demand for electric vehicles in Europe's biggest auto market.
'Digital pause': France pilots school mobile phone ban
Tens of thousands of pupils in France are going through a slightly different return to school this autumn, deprived of their mobile phones.
Markets plunge with Wall Street after Nvidia rout, weak US data
Tech firms led a plunge across equity markets Wednesday after a rout on Wall Street fuelled by a collapse in chip titan Nvidia and disappointing data on US factory activity that revived recession fears.
Asian markets plunge with Wall St after Nvidia rout, weak US data
Tech firms led a plunge across Asian markets Wednesday after a rout on Wall Street fuelled by a collapse in chip titan Nvidia and disappointing data on US factory activity that revived recession fears.
Coal generates less than 50% of Australian electricity for first time
Coal generated less than 50 percent of Australia's electricity in the last week of August, dropping to a record low as renewable production surged, data showed Wednesday.
Macho MAGA? Trump locks in America's hyper-masculine vote
He lauds strongmen autocrats, hangs with martial arts stars, and has no greater compliment than calling someone a "fighter." Donald Trump is going all out for the macho vote in November's election -- and it's working.
Final inquiry report due into deadly UK tower block inferno
The inquiry into the Grenfell Tower disaster that killed 72 people in Britain's worst residential fire since World War II will on Wednesday publish its long-awaited final report.
Under US pressure, Mexico probes loggerhead sea turtle deaths
Scientists in Mexico are investigating the deaths of hundreds of loggerhead sea turtles in recent years, a species considered at risk of extinction in the wild, according to officials.
Twelve migrants die trying to cross Channel to UK
At least 12 migrants died off the northern French coast on Tuesday trying to cross the Channel to England in the deadliest such disaster this year, the French government said, as a major rescue operation was underway.
Oil prices, stocks retreat as China weighs on sentiment
Oil prices slumped more than three percent and stock markets retreated Tuesday as China's struggling economy weighed on sentiment.
Vegan Nutella to hit European shelves
Food giant Ferrero on Tuesday announced the imminent launch of a vegan version of its popular hazelnut spread Nutella in Italy, France and Belgium, saying the move was in response to changing consumer tastes.
Stock markets, oil prices retreat as China weighs
Stock markets and oil prices retreated Tuesday, weighed down by China's struggling economy according to analysts.
Cathay says 15 Airbus planes need new engine parts after fleet-wide inspections
Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific said Tuesday that 15 of its Airbus A350 jets needed new engine parts after inspecting its entire fleet, which was grounded following a "first of its type" engine component failure.
Sunken village emerges as Greek drought bites
Record-breaking temperatures and prolonged drought in Greece have exposed a sunken village in Athens' main reservoir for the first time in 30 years.
China to launch anti-dumping probes into Canadian canola, chemicals
China said Tuesday it would launch an anti-dumping probe into Canadian canola and chemical products, in apparent retaliation for Ottawa's new restrictions on imports of Chinese electric vehicles (EVs).
Cathay inspects A350 fleet after engine component failure
Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific has temporarily grounded its fleet of A350 aircraft for inspections after a "first of its type" engine component failure forced a flight to Zurich to turn back on Monday.
Asian markets drift ahead of key US figures, eyes on China
Asian markets stuttered Tuesday as investors steel themselves for a high-stakes US jobs report at the end of the week while keeping tabs on China after fresh data stoked renewed worries over the world's number two economy.
Ex-Volkswagen CEO faces trial over 'dieselgate'
Former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn is set to go on trial Tuesday for his role in the "dieselgate" scandal, nine years after the saga first plunged the German auto titan into crisis.
India's 'Mollywood' cinema rocked by MeToo abuse claims
Terrified for her safety, Indian actress Sreelekha Mitra remembers pushing chairs and a sofa against her hotel door after she said an award-winning veteran director sexually harassed her.
Seeking re-election, Algeria's Tebboune touts gains
Abdelmadjid Tebboune, who assumed Algeria's presidency during mass pro-democracy protests, is touting his achievements as he seeks another term. Yet, five years after the movement faded, some say real change remains elusive.
Stock markets wobble on China woes
Data showing weak Chinese economic performance hit stock market trading on Monday, offsetting optimism over an expected US interest-rate cut.
Volkswagen mulls plant closures and job cuts in Germany
German automotive giant Volkswagen said Monday it could take the unprecedented move to close production sites in Germany and threatened further job cuts as its savings plans stalled.
State oil company’s 'financial strain' compounds Nigeria’s fuel shortage
Weeks of fuel scarcities in Nigeria are compounding a cost-of-living crisis, with the state-run oil company acknowledging "financial strain" was hampering supplies.
Volkswagen says considering factory closures in Germany
German automotive giant Volkswagen said Monday it could close production sites in Germany, as the auto industry struggles to manage rising costs.
Stock markets mostly fall on China woes
Major stock markets mostly fell Monday as more weak Chinese economic data offset optimism over an expected US interest-rate cut.
No TV or screens for toddlers, Sweden tells parents
Toddlers should not be allowed to watch screens at all, Sweden told parents on Monday.
NGO reports 'human rights disaster' at Uganda oil project
A massive oil project in Uganda co-owned by French group TotalEnergies and China's CNOOC is mired in reports of sexual violence, forced evictions and environmental damage, climate activists said Monday.