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Nepal tunnel survivor wants to help post-flood rebuild
Pulled alive 10 days after catastrophic floods trapped him in a tunnel, Nepali hydropower worker Kabir Maharjan is determined to help rebuild his country despite his own harrowing ordeal.
TikTok agrees to teen limits in US settlement following Meta
TikTok on Friday agreed to pay Alabama at least $100 million and enact time limits and other restrictions for teen users, avoiding trial with a settlement modeled on Instagram-owner Meta's recent agreement with US states.
Iran proposes Hormuz plan, Trump reportedly refuses
Iran offered a plan to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz, Tehran said Friday, but within hours reports indicated that US President Donald Trump rejected the proposal.
Venezuela's oil cradle pins hopes on US energy deals
In the birthplace of Venezuela's oil industry, thick black crude seeps through cracks in the earth, and the air is heavy with the smell of gas, leaving visitors dizzy.
El Nino rewrites the menu in the world's top restaurants
A record-breaking El Nino will likely force the world's top chefs to rethink their menus ahead of droughts, floods and heatwaves upending global food systems.
Lula bans sports betting days ahead of Brazil's election
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Friday banned sports betting sites, the biggest sponsor of the country's football clubs, just days before a nailbiter election in which he is seeking a fourth term.
Spotting AI writing: how reliable are the detectors?
Claims that Canadian-Haitian writer Thelyson Orelien used AI tools to write his best-selling debut novel are rocking the French literary world and posing questions about how AI can be detected.
Trump's photo of Xi greeting carries signs of AI
Donald Trump shared an image Thursday of Xi Jinping's red-carpet arrival to Washington that appears to have been altered using artificial intelligence, with an unflattering expression captured in live footage of the moment edited out.
First US trial against TikTok to open Monday
TikTok goes on trial Monday in Alabama, accused by the state of misleading parents about tools meant to shield children from harmful content, in the first case against the platform to go before a US jury.
French literary prize removes novel from longlist after AI claims
The organisers of France's top literary prize, the Prix Goncourt, on Friday said they had removed a widely praised novel by a Canadian-Haitian writer from its longlist following online claims that artificial intelligence was used to write it.
European stock markets climb as oil prices drop
Europe's main stock markets climbed Friday, as oil prices retreated after a volatile week's trading in reaction to Middle East war developments.
Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll finally has her damages
American journalist and writer E. Jean Carroll, the only person to successfully sue Donald Trump for sexual assault, told AFP she is finally free to spend the damages awarded to her from the US president.
Asian markets mixed after recent oil surge
Asian markets were mixed Friday after recent oil price surges, as US and Japanese bond yields hit multi-year highs with no clear end in sight for the Middle East war.
Heavy fighting, internet disruption as Ethiopia conflict rages
Ethiopian forces battled overnight to repel an assault by Tigray rebels in the Afar region, a humanitarian source said Friday, with reports of an internet blackout in the north of the country.
Cash for nature protection: hotelier's offer to Principe islanders
On the paradise island of Principe, a lush jungle haven in the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Guinea, a South African multimillionaire is offering locals a financial dividend to preserve the natural beauty on which his luxury tourism business depends.
Asian markets mixed after oil gains
Asian markets were mixed Friday after recent oil price surges and as US and Japanese bond yields hit multi-year highs with no end in sight for the Middle East war.
India rape cases turn focus back onto women's safety
A string of rape cases in India has reignited debate over women's safety and raised questions about why sweeping legal reforms and tougher punishments have failed to curb sexual violence.
Global stocks mostly fall as oil prices and bond yields rise
Stock markets mostly fell and oil prices climbed on Thursday as US Treasury bond yields hit multi-year highs, driven partly by a lack of progress in ending the Middle East war.
Italy bans burqas in schools, caps numbers of foreign students per class
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's cabinet adopted a decree law Thursday banning burqas and niqabs in schools and capping the number of students with a poor command of Italian per class.
Starbucks to close 250 more cafes in North America
Starbucks will close 250 more cafes in North America in its latest drive to improve financial returns, the coffee company announced Thursday.
Napoli hoping to build new stadium, says owner
Napoli want to move to a new stadium even though the city council would rather renovate the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, which it owns, in the hope of hosting Euro 2032 games.
Stocks fall as oil prices rise and bonds back under pressure
Stock markets mostly fell and oil prices climbed on Thursday as inflation fears, driven by a lack of progress in ending the Middle East war, drove a further sell-off in global bonds.
What happens if the US bans diesel exports
With diesel prices hitting records ahead of the US midterm elections, President Donald Trump has expressed support for a ban on diesel exports, but analysts warn the move could drive up wider fuel prices.
Top ECB official to resign to take up IMF role
The ECB said Thursday a top official will resign early to take up a role at the IMF, the first in a series of looming senior leadership changes at the central bank.
Stocks fall, oil prices rise as global bonds back under pressure
Stock markets mostly fell and oil prices climbed on Thursday as inflation fears, driven by a lack of progress in ending the Middle East war, drove a further sell-off in global bonds.
Average EU diesel price hits record 2.23 euros a litre: AFP analysis
Diesel prices at pumps across the European Union have hit a new high of 2.23 euros per litre, up from 2.16 euros the previous week, an AFP analysis of European Commission data published Thursday showed.
Streamex Converts Interest Into Capital as GLDY Investment Strategy Secures $1M+ Institutional Allocation
A Metalayer Capital strategy backed by an initial institutional allocation uses GLDY as the long leg of a delta-neutral gold trade, creating a new channel for demand for Streamex’s yield-bearing tokenized gold, with follow-on investments anticipated.
Whitetip Investments Marks 10 Years of Regulation, Transparency & Responsible Trading
Whitetip Investments A.E.P.E.Y. is marking its 10th anniversary this year, celebrating a decade built on regulation, transparency and responsible trading practices. Founded in Athens in 2016, the company has grown from a newly authorized brokerage into a regulated investment firm serving private and institutional clients across Europe, offering brokerage, investment advisory and investment banking services, and the milestone arrives as Whitetip sets out its priorities for the decade ahead.
STARTRADER Named Best Fintech Forex Broker at Forex Expo Dubai 2026
The award, presented at the ninth edition of the region's leading trading gathering, caps a year of continuous product expansion.
Stocks fall, oil prices rise as global bonds under pressure
Stock markets mostly fell and oil prices climbed on Thursday as inflation fears, driven by a lack of progress in ending the Middle East war, drove a further sell-off in global bonds.
German think tanks urge Merz to stick with reforms after election defeats
German economic think tanks urged Chancellor Friedrich Merz's coalition on Thursday to stay the course on policy reforms after heavy losses in regional elections fuelled speculation the measures could be watered down.
France's top-selling newspaper to slash jobs
France's biggest-selling newspaper, the regional daily Ouest-France, will cut 156 jobs according to union sources, joining the ranks of press groups being hammered by falling sales and ad revenue.