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US hiring slowed less than expected in April while the jobless rate remained unchanged, according to government data published Friday, as businesses navigated the early months of Donald Trump's second presidency.
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Global stock markets rose on Friday as jobs data reassured investors on the US economy as did indications Beijing and Washington may begin to talk about resolving their tariff standoff.
US hiring slows less than expected, unemployment unchanged
US hiring slowed less than expected in April while the jobless rate remained unchanged, according to government data published Friday, as businesses navigated the early months of Donald Trump's second presidency.
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The much-awaited release of Grand Theft Auto VI, the latest instalment of the popular video game series, has been postponed by several months to May 2026, its publisher said Friday.
S.African mother found guilty of selling young daughter
A South African court found a woman guilty Friday of trafficking her six-year-old daughter who has been missing for more than a year, in a case that has outraged the nation.
Pakistani Kashmir orders stockpiling of food as India tensions flare
Pakistan-administered Kashmir called on residents near the de facto border with India to stockpile food on Friday as tensions flare between the arch-rivals following a deadly attack last month.
Stock markets gain as China mulls US tariff talks
European and Asian markets rose on Friday, tracking Wall Street gains, as China said it was considering a US offer to negotiate steep tariffs.
UK comedian Russell Brand appears in court on rape charges
British comedian and actor Russell Brand appeared in a London court on Friday to face five charges of rape and other sexual offences.
'No dumping ground': Tunisia activist wins award over waste scandal
Tunisian environmentalist Semia Labidi Gharbi, awarded a global prize for her role exposing a major waste scandal, has a message for wealthy nations: developing countries are "no dumping ground".
Hong Kong posts 3.1% growth, warns of trade war 'risk'
Hong Kong's economy grew by 3.1 percent in the first quarter of the year, the city's government said Friday, though it warned US tariffs had heightened "downside risks" in the global economy.
German chemical giant BASF keeps outlook, warns on tariffs
German chemicals giant BASF stuck to its 2025 earnings outlook on Friday, despite the turmoil unleashed by hardline US trade policies, but warned of high levels of uncertainty.
Shell net profit sinks 35% in first-quarter as oil prices fall
British energy giant Shell on Friday reported a sharp drop in first-quarter net profit as it was hit by weaker oil prices but pushed ahead with shareholder returns.
Hard right wins local UK election in blow to PM Starmer
Hard-right upstarts Reform UK snatched a parliamentary seat from Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour party on Friday in local elections that dealt a blow to Britain's two establishment parties.
Asian stocks gain after China teases US tariff talks
Asian markets largely rose Friday, tracking Wall Street gains, as China said it was considering a US offer to negotiate steep tariffs.
Backyard barnyard: rising egg prices prompt hen hires in US
Stung by the rocketing price of eggs -- and US supermarkets rationing a basic breakfast staple -- Yong-mi Kim decided to get some chickens to secure her own supply in southern California.
Tokyo's tariff envoy says US talks 'constructive'
Tokyo's envoy for US tariff talks in Washington said Thursday that the second round of negotiations between the two countries had been "frank and constructive."
Apple expects $900 mn tariff hit as shifts US iPhone supply to India
Apple on Thursday reported first-quarter profit above expectations but warned that US tariffs could cost the company and was disrupting its supply chain.
US to end shipping loophole for Chinese goods Friday
The United States is set to end tariff exemptions on Friday for goods shipped from China worth less than $800, a move which could have significant ramifications on consumers' purchasing habits.
Serbian students, unions join forces to pressure government
Thousands took part in May Day rallies in Serbia on Thursday where unions united for the first time behind student groups to increase pressure on the government over a train station disaster that has sparked six months of mass demonstrations.
Masked protesters attack Socialists at France May Day rally
All-black-clad protesters harassed marching lawmakers and supporters of France's moderate left Socialist Party (PS) on Thursday, marring Paris's Labour Day procession as hundreds of thousands rallied across the country.
Rio goes Gaga for US singer ahead of free concert
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IKEA opens new London city centre store
Swedish furniture giant IKEA on Thursday opened a new store in the heart of London's shopping district, with a flurry of balloons, flags -- and giant meatballs.
US stocks rise on Meta, Microsoft ahead of key labor data
Global stocks were mixed Thursday with Wall Street forging higher following strong results from tech giants Microsoft and Meta that helped offset lingering economic worries.
Oil prices drop, stocks diverge amid economic growth fears
Oil prices fell and stocks were mixed on Thursday in thin holiday trading, following weak US economic data that added to growth concerns.
Children learn emergency drills as Kashmir tensions rise
School playing fields in Pakistan's Kashmir are being transformed into first aid camps for children to learn how to respond if war breaks out with India.
Tesla sales plunge further in France, down 59% in April
Sales of Tesla cars in France plunged 59 percent in April, piling on more bad news for the electric vehicle company run by Elon Musk, the billionaire advisor to US President Donald Trump.
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Albania's coast is being hit by a double whammy of climate change and chaotic tourist development.
US reaching out to China for tariff talks: Beijing state media
United States officials have reached out to their Chinese counterparts for talks on vast tariffs that have hammered markets and global supply chains, a Beijing-backed outlet said on Thursday citing sources.
Tariffs prompt Bank of Japan to lower growth forecasts
The Bank of Japan revised down its growth forecasts and held interest rates steady on Thursday, warning that trade tariffs are fuelling global economic uncertainty.
Nuclear power sparks Australian election battle
Rich in solar and wind power, and bulging in critical minerals for renewable energy technology, Australia touts itself as a leader in the race to net zero carbon emissions.
Tokyo stocks rise as BoJ holds rates steady
Japanese stocks rose Thursday as the central bank kept its key interest rates steady as expected, in thin trade with most Asian markets shut for the May 1 holiday.
Bank of Japan holds rates, lowers growth forecasts
The Bank of Japan on Thursday left its key interest rate unchanged but revised down its growth forecasts, warning that US trade tariffs are fuelling economic uncertainty.