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Stock markets slump on US economic fears
Stock markets dropped on Monday as investors fretted over the impact of President Donald Trump's trade policies on the economic growth of the United States.
UN chief says 'poison of patriarchy' is back with a vengeance
United Nations leader Antonio Guterres on Monday condemned rollbacks in women's rights that he said had been condoned by some world leaders.
UBS fined 75,000 euros in France for harassing two whistleblowers
A French court fined Swiss bank UBS 75,000 euros on Monday for the psychological harassment of two whistleblowers who had denounced a system that helped moneyed French clients dodge taxes.
Stock markets slump on US, China economic fears
Stock markets slipped on Monday as investors fretted over the impact of President Donald Trump's trade policy on the economic growth of the United States and China, the world's biggest economies.
Major fuel shortage hits black gold producer Niger
Petrol station attendant Amadou Sani gesticulated to approaching motorists in Niamey to keep going because the garage had no more fuel.
Musk spat renews opposition in Italy to Starlink deal
Italian opposition parties stepped up criticism Monday of a proposed deal between the government and SpaceX's Starlink following founder Elon Musk's suggestion he could cut Ukraine from the satellite network.
Stock markets mainly lower on China, US economy fears
European and Asian stock markets mostly fell Monday, as investors feared the impact of President Donald Trump's trade policy on the economic growth of the United States and China, the world's biggest economies.
Former Ubisoft bosses on trial in France over alleged harassment
Three former top executives from French video game giant Ubisoft, the maker of "Assassin's Creed" and "Far Cry", went on trial on Monday accused of psychologically and sexually harassing employees for nearly a decade.
Strike action grounds thousands of flights in Germany
Strike action grounded thousands of flights in Germany on Monday, including all connections to and from Berlin, as the service sector union called on workers to walk out for better pay.
Trump says US in talks with four groups over TikTok sale
President Donald Trump said Sunday the United States was in talks with four groups interested in acquiring TikTok, with the Chinese-owned app facing an uncertain future in the country.
Hong Kong, Shanghai lead losers on mixed day for markets
Shares in Hong Kong and Shanghai sank Monday on a mixed day for equity markets after data showing Chinese consumer prices slipped back into deflation stoked fresh concerns over the world's number two economy.
'Got cash?' Tunisians grapple with new restrictions on cheques
Olfa Meriah stands, frustrated, before a smartphone shop near the capital Tunis. How can she buy a phone in instalments, she wonders, when a new banking reform has made split payments nearly impossible?
'Quite sad': Renters turn to lottery in Spain's housing crisis
Lorena Pacheco has hit the jackpot -- she won the right in a municipal lottery to rent a two-bedroom apartment and parking spot in one of Madrid's few social housing estates.
Indonesians seek escape as anger rises over quality of life
Indonesian private tutor Patricia has been learning German for two years, armed with a dream of leaving for Europe and driven by a lack of opportunities, economic stagnation and little hope at home.
Iran says won't negotiate under 'intimidation' as Trump ramps up pressure
Iran said Monday it would not negotiate under "intimidation", after US President Donald Trump sought to ratchet up pressure on Tehran by ending a sanctions waiver that had allowed Iraq to buy electricity from its Shiite neighbour.
7-Eleven, Couche-Tard explore sell-offs ahead of potential merger
The Japanese owner of 7-Eleven said Monday it had agreed to jointly explore store sell-offs with a Canadian rival to address antitrust concerns ahead of a potential merger.
Japan auctions emergency rice reserves as prices soar
The Japanese government began a rare auction on Monday of its emergency rice stockpiles in a bid to help drive down the surging price of the national staple.
Hong Kong, Shanghai lead losers on mixed day for Asian markets
Shares in Hong Kong and Shanghai sank Monday on a mixed day for Asian markets after data showing Chinese consumer prices slipped back into deflation stoked fresh concerns over the world's number two economy.
China-US trade war heats up as Beijing's tariffs take effect
Beijing's tariffs on certain US agricultural goods in retaliation for President Donald Trump's latest hike on Chinese imports came into force Monday, as trade tensions mount between the world's two leading economies.
7-Eleven to explore sell-offs with Couche-Tard ahead of potential merger
The Japanese owner of 7-Eleven said Monday it had agreed to jointly explore store sell-offs with Alimentation Couche-Tard (ACT) to address antitrust concerns ahead of a potential merger.
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Black comedy from award-winning 'Parasite' director tops N.America box office
"Mickey 17," a black comedy from Oscar-winning director Bong Joon-ho, topped the North American box office this weekend with an estimated take of $19.1 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.
EU chief sees US as 'allies' despite 'differences'
The EU still sees the United States as "allies" despite President Donald Trump's verbal broadsides against the bloc, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said on Sunday, while stressing the need for Europe to "step up" on defence.
Journalist quits broadcaster after comparing French actions in Algeria to Nazi massacre
A prominent French journalist on Sunday announced he was stepping down from his role as an expert analyst for broadcaster RTL after provoking an uproar by comparing French actions during colonial rule in Algeria to a World War II massacre committed by Nazi forces in France.
Highlights from Paris Women's Fashion Week
Ahead of the end of Paris Women's Fashion Week on Tuesday, AFP picks highlights from some of the smaller designer shows and their Fall/Winter collections:
US ends waiver for Iraq to buy Iranian electricity
Washington has declined to renew a sanctions waiver that allowed Iraq to buy electricity from neighbouring Iran, a spokesperson for the American embassy in Baghdad said on Sunday.
China-US trade war heats up with Beijing's tariffs to take effect
Trade tensions between the world's two leading economies are set to escalate on Monday, as Beijing begins levying tariffs on certain US agricultural goods in retaliation for President Donald Trump's latest hike on Chinese imports.
Greenland's Inuits rediscover their national pride
With her colourful Inuit earrings and tattoos on prominent display, Ujammiugaq Engell, like many Greenlanders, flaunts her rediscovered cultural identity, which US President Donald Trump's expansionist ambitions have only spurred further.
China consumption slump deepens as February prices drop
Consumer prices in China fell last month for the first time since January 2024, official data showed Sunday, as authorities in the world's second-largest economy struggle to kickstart spending.
Some 200 detained after Istanbul Women's Day march: organisers
Police detained some 200 demonstrators in Istanbul late on Saturday after more than 3,000 women marched peacefully through the city centre under tight security to mark International Women's Day, organisers said.
'Grieving': US federal workers thrown into uncertain job market
Unprecedented cuts to the US government overseen by President Donald Trump's billionaire advisor Elon Musk are sending thousands of federal workers and contractors back to the labor market -- but experts warn that hiring is low at this time.
Remains of murdered Indigenous woman found at Canada landfill
The remains of an Indigenous woman murdered by a convicted serial killer three years ago have been found in landfill in central Canada, local authorities confirmed following a months-long search.