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Burnham pledges radical devolution of UK govt if PM
The frontrunner to become Britain's next prime minister, Andy Burnham, vowed speech Monday to "bring about the biggest rebalancing of power our country has seen" if he succeeds Keir Starmer.
Trump says Iran meeting to take place in Qatar
US President Donald Trump said Iran has requested a meeting that will be held in Qatar on Tuesday, despite Tehran earlier denying that any technical talks on the deal aimed at ending the Middle East war were planned.
Spain raises 2026 growth forecast despite Mideast war turmoil
The Spanish government on Monday raised its 2026 growth forecast to 2.6 percent from 2.2 percent, saying its economy was well positioned to overcome the energy shock and other turbulence stemming from the Middle East war.
Kenya-US rare earths deal challenged in court over secrecy
A multi-billion-dollar rare earth minerals deal between Kenya and the United States was challenged in a Kenyan court Monday, accused of lacking transparency.
'One-time opportunity': South Korea bets big on AI boom
Huge demand for the components that power artificial intelligence presents South Korea with an opportunity to bolster its chip industry against rivals such as China, analysts say.
South Korea to invest nearly $1.2 tn in chips, AI data centres
South Korea will invest nearly $1.2 trillion -- equivalent to more than two-thirds of its GDP -- in a new chip-building hub and AI data centres over several years, as it seeks to profit from soaring demand while developing previously neglected regions.
Stocks mixed and oil rises as US, Iran call end to latest attacks
Asian stocks were mixed and oil prices edged up as reports said the United States and Iran had agreed to stop attacking each other following a weekend of strikes that threw their fragile truce into question.
EU, China trade tensions loom over minister visit
Europe and China will gauge whether trade frictions can be resolved through talks Monday when top EU trade official Maros Sefcovic hosts his Chinese counterpart Wang Wentao in Brussels for day-long discussions.
Augusta Tops Best Gold IRA Companies List By Gold Advisor
Gold Advisor, a leading educational resource focused on precious metals investing and retirement diversification, has released its annual rankings of the Best Gold IRA Companies for 2026, naming Augusta Precious Metals as the organization’s Best Overall Gold IRA Company following an extensive evaluation of leading providers serving retirement investors nationwide.
Iran warns ships not to bypass its chosen Hormuz route
Iran's top diplomat warned Sunday that any attempt by shipping to bypass its preferred route through the Strait of Hormuz would "increase tensions" in the Middle East, as US and Iranian forces again traded attacks across the vital seaway.
Iran warns challenge to Hormuz routes will spike Middle East tensions
Iran's top diplomat warned Sunday that any attempt to bypass the Strait of Hormuz routes agreed with the United States would "increase tensions" in the Middle East, as the countries traded attacks and accusations of violating a fragile truce.
Asia's vendors grapple with rising costs of ever-present plastics
Food vendors across Asia who rely on plastics for everything from bags to cups and containers are grappling with their rising costs, the result of the energy crisis sparked by the Middle East war.
US, Iran trade strikes putting new strain on Middle East truce
Iran launched attacks on US sites in the Gulf in response to American strikes on the country, state media said Saturday, after Washington accused Tehran of attacking one of its cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
World Cup fans get taste of American life -- at the mall
Waving flags and dancing to booming Latin music, the Ecuador football fans were living the World Cup fever. "Let's get this party started!" an announcer declared.
Movie theaters are allies for streamers like us, Apple exec says
Tech giant Apple views movie theaters as allies in its fight to carve out a space for its platform in the competitive streaming sector, a top company executive told AFP.
American businesswoman Michele Kang buys French club Lyon
American businesswoman Michele Kang has become the majority shareholder of French club Lyon, the Ligue 1 outfit's previous owners Eagle Football Group (EFG) announced on Friday.
AI abuse deterring good MPs: incoming IPU chief
The slew of online abuse created by artificial intelligence is deterring good candidates from standing for election, the incoming head of the Inter-Parliamentary Union told AFP on Friday.
Farm workers wilt in sweltering Italian shanty town
From sun-scorched fields of crops to the corrugated iron shacks of a sprawling shanty town, there is no escaping the heat for migrant labourers in southern Italy's Puglia region.
UN demands probes into US ICE custody deaths
The United Nations on Friday demanded independent investigations into dozens of deaths in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody since last year -- and swift action to prevent more people from dying.
EU hits France's Sanofi with flu vaccine antitrust probe
The European Commission announced Friday that it was opening an antitrust probe into French pharmaceutical group Sanofi on suspicion it breached the bloc's competition rules in promoting a flu vaccine.
MEXC Reports 142% Volume Surge for MU Futures Following Record Micron Earnings Beat
MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, releases its observations on equity-related futures trading activity around Micron's (MU) earnings report. Micron posted quarterly revenue of approximately $41.4 billion, significantly exceeding market expectations. Following the earnings release, capital concentrated into AI memory and storage, with notable increases in trading activity across related instruments.
UN says Iran nuclear pledge needs 'very strong' verification
The UN's nuclear chief said Friday that Iran's pledge not to build a nuclear weapon would need "very strong" verification, as the United States and the Islamic republic negotiate a permanent settlement to end their war.
Hospitals overwhelmed as Europe heatwave shifts east
A deadly European heatwave that has saturated hospitals as temperatures soared to record highs was to shift east on Friday, with authorities warning of more misery on a continent not used to stretches of punishing heat.
'Unbearable': tracking heat in one of New Delhi's poorest areas
Durga Devi finds no relief after a day working in New Delhi's sweltering summer, because her poorly ventilated home radiates trapped heat, leaving her bedroom as hot as 45 degrees at night.
Viral bullying videos test Bhutan's digital transition
In the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, which has long limited outside influence, viral videos of school bullying have triggered debate over social media's erosion of traditional values.
Asian stocks drop again as rollercoaster week draws to close
Asian tech stocks sank again Friday as the rollercoaster ride that has characterised the week continued into the weekend, while crude prices edged back down after a brief rally sparked by news of an attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
New Book "The Online Dating Trap"
Helps Readers Recognize Romance Scams Before It's Too Late
Apple raises prices for MacBooks and iPads, as costs soar over AI
Apple said Thursday it was raising prices for its MacBook computers, iPad tablets and other products, citing spiraling memory and storage costs sparked by the rise of artificial intelligence.
Binance to suspend crypto services in several EU countries
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance said Thursday it will suspend services in several European countries from next week as it has been unable secure regulatory approval to operate in the European Union.
Easyjet rejects latest takeover bid but leaves door ajar
British no-frills airline EasyJet rejected Thursday a fourth informal takeover proposal from a US private equity firm, but left the door open to possible talks on a higher offer.
Macron hosts Meloni for Riviera talks after Trump rift
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, fresh from a spat with US leader Donald Trump, on Thursday met French President Emmanuel Macron to build on a nascent rapprochement and tighten ties.
Court orders TotalEnergies to account for clients' emissions
A French court ordered oil and gas giant TotalEnergies on Thursday to account for the emissions from the use of its products by clients, in a high-stakes climate case brought by NGOs and the city of Paris.