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Trump to host Venezuelan opposition leader sidelined by US

US President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet Thursday with Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, whose pro-democracy movement he has sidelined since toppling her country's leader, and whose Nobel Peace Prize he openly envies.

Taiwan's TSMC logs net profit jump on AI boom

Taiwanese chipmaking titan TSMC announced Thursday a forecast-busting net profit for the fourth quarter in a sign of sustained global demand for AI technology.

Fatal back-to-back crane failures tied to same Thai firm: minister

The collapse of a highway construction crane killed two people near Bangkok on Thursday, with a Thai minister saying the building firm was also involved in a crane failure the day before that left 32 dead.

Uganda votes under internet blackout and police crackdown

Uganda was on edge as it headed for elections on Thursday, with President Yoweri Museveni expected to extend his 40-year rule amid an internet shutdown and a police crackdown on the opposition.

Spanish singer Julio Iglesias prepares defence against abuse allegations: Hola! magazine

Veteran Spanish singer Julio Iglesias is preparing his defence against sexual abuse and human trafficking allegations by two women ex-employees that have dominated headlines in Spain, celebrity magazine Hola! reported.

Trump says Iran killings stopped, Tehran says 'no plan for hanging'

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he had been told the killings of protesters in Iran had been halted, but added that he would "watch it and see" about threatened military action.

US stocks fall again as Iran worries lift oil prices

Wall Street stocks fell again Wednesday as investors shrugged off solid bank earnings and US data while oil prices jumped on rising tensions between Washington and Tehran.

'Bridgerton' premieres in Paris promising 'Cinderella with a twist'

The promoters of Bridgerton, the most English of TV series, chose Paris Wednesday to launch the fourth series of the hit show whose key plotline promises to be "Cinderella with a twist", according to star Yerin Ha.

Battle over Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia rages in Dutch court

A Dutch court held hearings Wednesday to weigh whether to order an investigation into Nexperia, a Chinese-owned chip company at the centre of a global tug-of-war over critical semiconductor technology.

Italian influencer Ferragni acquitted in Christmas cake fraud trial

Italian fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni was acquitted Wednesday of aggravated fraud over charity endorsement deals in a case that has led to greater regulation of the sector in Italy.

Ryanair hits out at 'stupid' Belgium over aviation taxes

Low-cost airline Ryanair on Wednesday announced it is mulling a cut to flights in Belgium, especially at its major European hub of Charleroi Airport, because of Belgian authorities' "stupid" taxes.

African manufacturers welcome US trade deal, call to finalise it

African manufacturers on Wednesday welcomed US lawmakers' approval for renewing their duty-free access but called for urgency in finalising the deal.

'We can't make ends meet': civil servants protest in Ankara

Hundreds of angry civil servants marched through Ankara Wednesday demanding a realistic pay rise as they battle poverty amid the soaring prices and double-digit inflation.

Oil prices extend gains on Iran unrest

Oil prices rose further Wednesday on the political instability in major crude producer Iran, helping safe-haven gold to a new record high and weighing on the dollar.

Italian influencer Ferragni awaits verdict in Christmas cake fraud trial

Italian fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni on Wednesday was awaiting a verdict in a trial in which the Instagram star is accused of fraud over charity endorsement deals.

Dutch court hears battle over Nexperia

A Dutch court held hearings Wednesday to weigh whether to order an investigation into Nexperia, a Chinese-owned chip company at the centre of a global tug-of-war over critical semiconductor technology.

Luxury retailer Saks Global files for bankruptcy

US luxury retail group Saks Global, the parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman, said Wednesday it had filed for bankruptcy.

Asian markets mostly up with politics bump for Tokyo

Asian markets largely rose on Wednesday as speculation about a snap election in Japan pushed up Tokyo shares, and oil prices dipped after a surge fuelled by instability in Iran.

China's trade surplus hit record $1.2 trillion in 2025

China reported strong trade numbers for 2025 on Wednesday, as its surplus rose year-on-year to a record $1.2 trillion despite a slump in exports to the United States after President Donald Trump hiked tariffs.

Trail goes cold in UK abandoned babies mystery

Two years after a newborn baby was found abandoned on a freezing winter's night, London police look set to shelve their investigation despite having discovered that she is the sibling of two other foundlings.

Asian markets mixed, Tokyo up on election speculation

Asian markets were mixed Wednesday, with Japan election speculation pushing Tokyo shares to a record high, while oil steadied after a surge fuelled by instability in Iran.

US allows Nvidia to send advanced AI chips to China with restrictions

The US Commerce Department on Tuesday opened the door for Nvidia to sell advanced artificial intelligence chips in China with restrictions, following through on a policy shift announced last month by President Donald Trump.

US stocks retreat from records as oil prices jump

Wall Street stocks retreated from records on Tuesday as markets weighed muted US inflation data, mixed bank earnings and a jump in oil prices.

Fuming French farmers camp out in Paris despite government pledges

French farmers said Tuesday they and their tractors would be spending the night in Paris, even after Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu promised an "emergency bill" to help alleviate their woes including the EU-Mercosur trade deal.

JPMorgan Chase reports mixed results as Dimon defends Fed chief

JPMorgan Chase reported lower fourth-quarter profits Tuesday as CEO Jamie Dimon endorsed Federal Reserve independence and offered an upbeat reading on the US economy.

Nuuk, Copenhagen mull Greenland independence in Trump's shadow

Greenland hopes to cut all ties with Copenhagen, but leaders are proceeding cautiously with independence plans for the Danish self-governing territory despite US President Donald Trump's threats to take over the Arctic island.

Trump's Iran tariff threat pushes oil price higher

The price of oil rose on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump announced steep tariffs on anyone trading with Iran, sparking expectations the threat will restrict supplies of crude.

Denmark, Greenland set for high-stake talks at White House

Danish and Greenlandic officials will hold high-stake talks about Greenland's future on Wednesday at the White House with US Vice President JD Vance, who has accused Denmark of neglecting its autonomous territory.

Hong Kong activist investor David Webb dies at 60

David Webb, a Hong Kong activist investor who campaigned for market transparency and democratic accountability, died on Tuesday aged 60, according to a statement posted on his social media.

Nuuk, Copenhagen cautiously mull Greenland independence

Denmark's self-governing territory Greenland hopes to cut all ties with Copenhagen but leaders are proceeding cautiously with independence plans despite US President Donald Trump's threats to take over the Arctic island.

'Proving the boys wrong': Teenage racers picked for elite driver programme

Teenage racer Zoe Florescu Potolea says it's nice to "prove the boys wrong" as she celebrates being named on Tuesday among five new drivers picked for a programme to develop elite female F1 talent.

Iran worries push up oil price as world stocks diverge

European and Asian stock markets diverged Tuesday as investors awaited key US inflation data while concerns about Iran lifted oil prices.

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