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Tractors in Paris to protest EU's trade deal with S. America
Dozens of tractors rolled into Paris early Tuesday as French farmers protest against the trade deal the European Union has struck with four South American countries.
Asian markets rise, Iran worries push up oil
Asian markets gained on Tuesday, as Tokyo closed at a record high on speculation over a snap election, while concerns about Iran pushed oil prices higher.
French museum fare hikes for non-European tourists spark outcry
Should foreign tourists pay more for state-funded galleries than locals, or should art be accessible to all, without discrimination? France is hiking prices for non-Europeans at the Louvre this week, provoking debate about so-called "dual pricing".
In 'big trouble'? The factors determining Iran's future
Over two weeks of protests mark the most serious challenge in years to Iran's theocratic leadership in their scale and nature but it is too early to predict the immediate demise of the Islamic republic, analysts say.
Jerome Powell: The careful Fed chair standing firm against Trump
US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has generally avoided escalation in the face of Donald Trump's relentless criticism -- but in recent months, the central banker has become a rare figure to publicly resist his attacks.
Airbus delivers more planes in 2025
Airbus said Monday it delivered 793 commercial aircraft in 2025, a slight increase from the previous year but falling short of its initial ambitions due to a manufacturing problem.
Iran protest toll mounts as government stages mass rallies
A violent crackdown on a wave of protests in Iran has killed at least 648 people, a rights group said on Monday, as Iranian authorities sought to regain control of the streets with mass nationwide rallies.
Gold hits record high, dollar slides as US targets Fed
The dollar mostly fell and gold hit a record high on Monday as investors digested news that the US Justice Department is probing the Federal Reserve, raising fears over the central bank's independence against President Donald Trump's push for lower rates.
15,000 NY nurses stage largest-ever strike over conditions
Some 15,000 nurses went on strike Monday in New York city at three large private hospital groups over pay and conditions.
Zuckerberg names banker, ex-Trump advisor as Meta president
Meta on Monday appointed banker Dina Powell McCormick as president and vice chairman, tapping a former member of the Trump administration to help steer the technology giant's massive AI infrastructure expansion.
US prosecutors open probe of Fed chief, escalating Trump-Powell clash
US prosecutors have opened an inquiry into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, prompting a rare rebuke from the central bank chief against escalating pressure from Donald Trump's administration as the president pushes for lower interest rates.
Heathrow airport sees record high annual passenger numbers
Heathrow Airport said Monday it welcomed more than 84 million travellers last year, a record high amount for the London hub which is set to undergo a major expansion.
India and Germany seek to boost defence industry ties
India and Germany are looking to boost defence industry cooperation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Monday after hosting Chancellor Friedrich Merz in his home state of Gujarat.
US Fed chief warns of 'intimidation' after criminal subpoenas
US prosecutors have opened an inquiry threatening a "criminal indictment" against the Federal Reserve, its chairman Jerome Powell revealed, denouncing new "threats and ongoing pressure" from the administration of President Donald Trump.
Japan aims to dig deep-sea rare earths to reduce China dependence
A Japanese research vessel on Monday began a historic voyage to attempt to dig deep-sea rare earths at a depth of 6,000 metres to curb dependence on China.
Bangladesh's powerful Islamists prepare for elections
After years of repression, Bangladesh's Islamist groups are mobilising ahead of February 12 elections, determined to gain a foothold in government as they sense their biggest opportunity in decades.
Asian equities edge up, dollar slides as US Fed Reserve subpoenaed
Asian equities posted gains Monday while the dollar dipped as investors digested news that the US Justice Department subpoenaed the Federal Reserve, raising fears over US central bank independence.
Powell says Federal Reserve subpoenaed by US Justice Department
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Sunday that the central bank had been subpoenaed by the US Justice Department, blasting the move as part of President Donald Trump's extraordinary pressure campaign on US monetary policy decisions.
Turning point? Canada's tumultuous relationship with China
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will head to Beijing on Tuesday to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, hoping for closer ties as he looks to reduce his country's dependence on the United States.
Meta urges Australia to change teen social media ban
Tech giant Meta urged Australia on Monday to rethink its world-first social media ban for under-16s, while reporting that it has blocked more than 544,000 accounts under the new law.
Iran rights group warns of 'mass killing', govt calls counter-protests
Iranian authorities have committed a "mass killing" in cracking down on the biggest protests against the Islamic republic in years, a rights group said Sunday, as the government ordered counter-rallies in a bid to regain the initiative.
Kyiv shivers without heat, but battles on
Braving sub-zero temperatures, her heat cut off by Russian strikes on Kyiv, Natalia has to go to special tents set up in the Ukrainian capital to get warm -- but has no plans of leaving.
Malaysia suspends access to Musk's Grok AI: regulator
Malaysia suspended access to Elon Musk's chatbot Grok over AI-generated pornographic content, the country's tech regulator said on Sunday.
Venezuelans await release of more political prisoners, Maduro 'doing well'
Venezuelans were waiting for more political prisoners to be released on Sunday, as ousted president Nicolas Maduro defiantly claimed from his US jail cell that he is "doing fine" after being seized by US forces a week ago.
New York's Chrysler Building, an art deco jewel, seeks new owner
The future of the Chrysler Building, a unique monument to art deco architecture on the Manhattan skyline, remains in limbo as it awaits a possible sale.
Thousands of Irish, French farmers protest EU-Mercosur trade deal
Thousands of farmers in Ireland and France protested Saturday against the European Union's trade deal with the South American bloc Mercosur, a day after EU states approved the treaty despite opposition from some members.
Venezuela loyalists to rally one week after Maduro's capture
Supporters of Venezuela's deposed leader Nicolas Maduro geared up for a mass protest Saturday to mark one week since his dramatic capture by US forces.
South Africa defends naval drills with Iran, Russia as 'essential'
South Africa on Saturday began naval drills with Russia, Iran and China, describing the manoeuvres off its coast as not merely a show of force but a vital response to rising maritime tensions.
Chinese villagers struggle for heat as gas subsidies fade
Almost a decade after China began curbing coal burning to stop thick winter smog, villagers in northern Hebei province are struggling to afford their heating bills with most gas subsidies now phased out.
Trump pitches Venezuela oil to US majors - and hits skepticism
US President Donald Trump pressed top oil executives Friday to invest in Venezuela's vast reserves, but was met with a cautious reception -- with one major CEO dismissing the country as "uninvestable" without sweeping reforms.
Stocks shrug off mixed US jobs data to advance
Stock markets advanced Friday despite mixed US jobs data and as traders awaited a possible Supreme Court ruling on US President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs.
Stocks rise despite mixed US jobs data
Stock markets advanced Friday despite mixed US jobs data and as traders awaited a possible Supreme Court ruling on US President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs.