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India stirs up its gastronomy with French cooking schools

Fiercely proud of its culinary traditions, India is increasingly open to foreign influences, with French cooking schools attracting students eager to make their mark on the country's growing fine-dining sector.

Asian stocks head into weekend on a low as tech extends losses

Asian stocks sank again Friday as tech firms took another beating from investors increasingly losing faith in the sector, with the traditional safe haven yen and government bonds benefiting from the risk-off mood.

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UK tribunal overturns ban on Naomi Campbell leading charities

Former supermodel Naomi Campbell won a legal challenge on Thursday to overturn a five-year ban on being a charity trustee after a panel accepted she had been the victim of deception.

How airlines try to make sure pilots are safe to fly

The apparent attack by the co-pilot on a flight to Israel, in which he stabbed his captain and tried to crash the plane, is a reminder that the cockpit is an extremely sensitive place in terms of aviation safety.

Netanyahu says flydubai co-pilot indoctrinated as UAE probes 'terror' link

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday the co-pilot behind an apparent attack on a flight to Israel had undergone "Islamist radical indoctrination" as the United Arab Emirates said it was probing a possible terror link.

76% of Treasury Teams Hit by Fraud as Deepfake Attacks Rise, Treasury Dragons & nsKnox 2026 Index Finds

2026 Treasury Dragons Payment Fraud Index, produced with nsKnox, shows verification remains the weak link: only 18% of organizations continuously revalidate supplier bank details, and 41% still receive sensitive payment data by email

Wall Street stocks rise after bond yield spike eases

Wall Street stocks opened higher Thursday as the yield on the benchmark 10-year US Treasury note fell back after earlier hitting the highest level since the dot-com bust in 2002.

German fuel price cuts kick in to ease Mideast energy shock

German motorists began paying less to fill their cars Thursday as fuel subsidies aimed at softening the impact of the Middle East war energy shock came into force.

London's Bayeux Tapestry show to offer audio tour for blind people

The British Museum will provide an audio-described tour of the Bayeux Tapestry after a visually impaired man objected to lack of provision for the blind and partially-sighted.

From Question to Action: Leverate Launches ASK, Its Native AI Assistant for Traders

Whether checking a balance, reviewing a position or completing a task, traders expect quick answers without having to switch between screens or channels. Leverate has launched ASK, a native AI assistant built into its trading platform, answering from live account data and carrying out the next step in the same place.

Malone Life and Pensions Expands Internationally Beyond the European Union

Irish financial services firm announces expansion into Australia and Hong Kong as it continues to develop its international investment and pension services

Israelis swell with pride over foiled plane disaster

Israelis swelled with pride Thursday after passengers wrested control of a plane to prevent near-certain death, days before the anniversary of the October 7 attack, their country's worst-ever security failure.

UAE probes possible 'terror' link in attack on flight to Israel

The United Arab Emirates announced on Thursday it was probing a possible "terrorist" link to an apparent attack by a pilot on board a flight to Israel that saw passengers reroute the plane to stop it from crashing.

European stocks drop as debt fears send bond yields soaring

European stocks slid Thursday as the final quarter of the year kicked off amid mounting concerns about rising government debt, with heavy selling of the benchmark 10-year US Treasury note sending its yield to the highest level since the dot-com bust in 2002.

Kenyan island paradise fears damage from mega-refinery

Tourism or industry? Environment or oil? The picturesque Kenyan island of Lamu, a favourite of celebrities, faces a tough trade-off after becoming the construction site for Africa's latest mega-refinery.

Plastic treaty talks chair sees deal possible in March

Countries negotiating a world-first treaty to limit plastic pollution are less divided than before and a deal could be agreed in March, the diplomat chairing the talks told AFP on Thursday.

Indian pilot hailed as 'hero' after cockpit struggle

Indian pilot Smit Machchhar was hailed as a "hero" on Thursday after fighting to retain control of a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight when his co-pilot allegedly attacked him, leaving him wounded but helping avert disaster.

Asian tech firms stand out on mixed day for stocks

Technology firms led gains on a mixed day for Asian stocks Thursday as traders welcomed positive earnings from chip giant Micron.

Flags and pho on show as jeweller opens huge Vietnam plant

The world's largest jewellery brand showed off bracelet charms featuring Vietnam's national flag and a bowl of pho noodle soup as it opened a manufacturing centre in the country on Thursday, its first outside Thailand.

'Happiest moment': China's Mu first woman to win eSports Games gold

Mu Xinyue called it "the happiest moment of my life" after she became the first woman to win an Asian Games gold medal in eSports.

Panama ministers push for reopening of huge open-pit copper mine

A Panamanian government commission on Wednesday recommended that President Jose Raul Mulino reactivate Central America's largest open-pit copper mine, a Canadian-owned operation that was shut down in 2023 following widespread protests.

Global stocks mixed as markets weigh higher oil prices, bond yields

Wall Street stocks finished mixed Wednesday after US data gave a reassuring picture on the economy while lofty bond yields weighed on sentiment.

UK-France Channel migrant exchange deal scrapped: London

A year-old deal between France and Britain to return migrants crossing the Channel illegally on small boats has come to an end, the UK interior ministry said Wednesday.

Turkey says news site closed for 'LGBTQ propaganda'

Turkey's justice ministry said Wednesday a court had shut down the website and social media accounts of T24, a leading independent digital news website, citing its "LGBT propaganda".

The voices of Spain's housing camp protesters

Under the threat of eviction or with soaring rents gobbling up a large chunk of their salaries, protesting campers in Madrid and Barcelona are sharing their struggles and calling for action to tackle Spain's housing crisis.

Court halts Tennessee's first execution of woman in 200 years

A US court on Wednesday halted the lethal injection of a 50-year-old female killer that would have been Tennessee's first execution of a woman in more than 200 years.

G20 trade ministers open talks under strain of Trump tariffs

G20 trade ministers began talks Wednesday in the United States with President Donald Trump's global tariffs casting a pall over the gathering, pushing countries to seek cooperation outside the world's biggest economy.

Israel PM says pilot of rerouted flight tried to crash plane

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that the pilot of a Tel Aviv-bound flydubai flight had tried to crash the plane and kill its passengers, after the aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.

US reports firm Q2 economic growth, inflation steady

The United States on Wednesday estimated stronger second-quarter GDP growth than previously reported, with inflation remaining steady and private payrolls increasing more than expected.

Energy costs spark inflation surge across Europe

Inflation accelerated more than expected in Germany, France and Italy in September as energy costs soared because of the Middle East war, official data showed Wednesday, boosting expectations for further eurozone interest rate hikes.

UK PM Burnham reopens divisive debate on rejoining EU

Andy Burnham put the idea of Britain rejoining the EU on the table Wednesday, breaking a taboo for a UK prime minister and reopening the divisive Brexit debate.

Passenger on rerouted flydubai flight says pilot tried to crash plane

A passenger on a rerouted flydubai flight that was bound for Tel Aviv said one of the pilots tried to crash the plane and kill everyone on board, after both pilots were found to be wounded on landing in Saudi Arabia.

Dangote's $16bn Kenya refinery 'new chapter' for Africa

Africa's richest man was set to break ground on a new $16-billion mega-refinery in Kenya on Wednesday, saying it marked a "new chapter in Africa's industrial journey".

Israel-bound plane rerouted, pilots wounded in reported fight

Two pilots were wounded after they reportedly fought on board the plane they were flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv, and which was forced to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.

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