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Dozens of minors killed in Mexico cartel infighting
Dozens of minors have been killed during months of fighting between two factions of the Sinaloa drug cartel in northwestern Mexico, a local ombudsman said Friday.
US, Swiss agree to speed up tariff talks
Switzerland and the United States agreed Friday to speed up negotiations towards a deal on averting further tariffs planned by Washington, the Swiss president said after talks with top US officials.
Trump suggests lower 80% China tariff ahead of Geneva trade talks
US President Donald Trump signaled on Friday that he could lower tariffs on Chinese imports, as the rival superpowers prepare for trade talks in Switzerland over the weekend.
British Airways owner unveils big Boeing, Airbus order
IAG, owner of British Airways and Spanish carrier Iberia, announced Friday a multi-billion dollar order for Boeing and Airbus planes, as it maintained its outlook despite economic uncertainty.
Japan's Panasonic targets 10,000 job cuts worldwide
Japanese electronics giant Panasonic, which supplies batteries to Tesla, said Friday it will target 10,000 job cuts worldwide as part of efforts to boost profitability.
German lender Commerzbank's profits jump as it fends off UniCredit
German lender Commerzbank on Friday reported its best quarterly profit since 2011, ahead of a key shareholder meeting where it will seek to rally support to fend off advances from Italy's UniCredit.
China sales to US slump even as exports beat forecasts
China said Friday sales to the United States slumped last month while its total exports topped forecasts, as Beijing fought a gruelling trade war with its superpower rival.
Chinese fabric exporters anxious for US trade patch-up
Surrounded by samples of silk and glittering tweed in one of China's largest fabric markets, textiles exporter Cherry said she was anxiously awaiting the result of trade talks with the United States this weekend.
Former head of crypto platform Celsius sentenced 12 years
The founder and former CEO of bankrupt cryptocurrency trading platform Celsius, Alexander Mashinsky, was sentenced Thursday to 12 years in prison on fraud charges.
Trump unveils UK trade deal, first since tariff blitz
US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveiled a "historic" trade agreement Thursday, Trump's first deal with any country since he unleashed a blitz of sweeping global tariffs.
US automakers blast Trump's UK trade deal
The Trump administration's latest trade deal with Britain unfairly penalizes US automakers that have partnered with Canada and Mexico, a trade group representing Detroit automakers said Thursday.
US unveils ambitious air traffic control upgrade
The Trump administration unveiled Thursday a plan to overhaul the antiquated US air traffic control system, acting with industry and lawmakers' support on a hot-button issue after a deadly crash this year.
Trump hails 'breakthrough' US-UK trade deal
US President Donald Trump unveiled a "breakthrough" trade agreement with Britain on Thursday, the first deal with any country since he launched his global tariffs blitz.
Stocks rise as US-UK unveil trade deal
Stock markets mostly rose Thursday as US President Donald Trump unveiled a trade deal with Britain, boosting hopes for other countries' tariff negotiations.
UN says Israel school closures in east Jerusalem 'assault on children'
The head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees on Thursday decried an "assault on children" after Israel closed all six of its schools in annexed east Jerusalem, months after an Israeli ban on its activities took effect.
Bank of England cuts interest rate as US tariffs hit economy
The Bank of England on Thursday cut its key interest rate by a quarter point to 4.25 percent as the threat of US tariffs starts to weigh on economic growth.
Wolf protection downgrade gets green light in EU
EU lawmakers on Thursday gave the green light to downgrading wolf protections in the bloc, which will allow hunting to resume under strict criteria.
Stocks rise as Trump signals US-UK 'trade deal'
Stock markets and the dollar rose Thursday as US President Donald Trump touted plans to unveil a "major trade deal" with Britain, boosting hopes for other countries' tariff negotiations.
Stocks rise on trade hopes, London boosted by reports of deal
Asian markets were mixed Thursday ahead of weekend tariff talks between China and the United States, while London was boosted by reports that a "major trade deal" flagged by Donald Trump was with Britain.
Emirates airline group announces record $6.2 bn gross profit
Dubai's Emirates Group, which includes the Middle East's biggest airline, announced on Thursday gross annual profit of $6.2 billion, its third record in three years.
Toyota cites tariffs as it forecasts 35% net profit drop
Japanese auto giant Toyota forecast on Thursday a 35 percent year-on-year drop in net profit for the current financial year, citing Donald Trump's vehicle tariffs among other factors.
Global cult following keeps Le Creuset simmering
They feature in the Duchess of Sussex's "With Love, Meghan" Netflix cooking show. They've been spotted in rapper Snoop Dogg's kitchen. Top chefs can't live without them, and TikTok posts draw millions.
Austria's JJ makes operatic pop soar at Eurovision
Falsetto voice and angelic smile: Johannes Pietsch, alias JJ, has emerged as Austria's best chance of winning this year's Eurovision song contest since the triumph of bearded drag performer Conchita Wurst 11 years ago.
Toyota cites tariffs as it forecasts 35% drop in 2025-26 net profit
Japanese auto giant Toyota on Thursday forecast a 35 percent year-on-year drop in net profit for 2025-26 citing Donald Trump's vehicle tariffs among other factors.
Stocks rise further on growing trade deal hopes
Asian stocks extended their rally Thursday on hopes for an easing of trade war tensions as China and the United States prepare for weekend talks and after Donald Trump flagged a "major trade deal" later in the day.
NZ Rugby posts $19.7mn loss, admits financial model 'not sustainable' financial model
New Zealand Rugby recorded sizeable losses in yearly accounts released Thursday, with chief executive Mark Robinson saying its commercial model was "not sustainable" despite a contentious private equity cash injection.
Bank of England set to cut rate amid Trump's tariffs
The Bank of England is widely expected to cut its key interest rate by a quarter point Thursday as US President Donald Trump's planned tariffs threaten to weaken economic growth.
Google shares plunge after Apple executive's court testimony
Shares in Google parent Alphabet plunged more than eight percent on Wednesday after Apple executive Eddy Cue testified in federal court that Google's search traffic on Apple devices declined last month for the first time in over two decades.
US safety officials slow operations at Newark airport after outage
Regulators said Wednesday they have been slowing arrivals and departures at one of the United States' busiest airports following a 90-second traffic control system outage last week that has industry experts sounding alarm bells.
US Fed pauses rate cuts again, flags higher inflation risk
The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced another rate cut pause and warned of higher risks to its inflation and unemployment goals in a likely reference to President Donald Trump's tariffs
Chinese stocks, dollar rise before trade talks, Fed move
Chinese stocks rose on Wednesday, as did the dollar, as investors eyed weekend US-China trade talks and an imminent Federal Reserve interest-rate decision.
EU trade chief says accelerating free trade talks with Asia
The European Union is accelerating free trade talks with Asia following hefty tariffs by US President Donald Trump, the bloc's trade chief said Wednesday.