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- Britain face 'ultimate challenge' in America's Cup duel with New Zealand
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World Bank endorses new Afghanistan approach which could unlock $300 mn
The World Bank's executive board endorsed a new approach to its relationship with the people of Afghanistan Thursday under which new funds of around $300 million could be made available, outside the control of the Taliban authorities.
Global stocks rally even as Japan, Britain enter recession
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World Bank approves $300 mn in new funding for Afghanistan
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Four Xbox exclusives heading to rivals in big shift
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US dollar dominance not under threat, despite risks: Fed official
The status of the US dollar as the world's reserve currency is likely to continue, despite threats posed by China's rise and the growth of cryptocurrencies, a US Federal Reserve official said Thursday.
Bitcoin's renewed euphoria as price keeps rising
Bitcoin is forecast to keep on rising after hitting fresh two-year highs above $50,000 on Thursday, leaving analysts to wonder whether investors have moved on from recent cryptocurrency setbacks, including scandals.
Global stocks rebound rolls on
A rebound in global stocks largely continued on Thursday despite lacklustre economic data in the United States and news the UK and Japanese economies had fallen into recession.
Mailed abortion pills found to be safe ahead of US ruling
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Global stocks rebound begins to fizzle
A rebound in global stocks appeared to fizzle on Thursday, with Wall Street held back by lacklustre data and London by news the UK economy had fallen into recession.
US retail sales in January log biggest fall in almost a year
Retail sales in the United States slipped more than anticipated last month, retreating after the holiday season and bogged down by auto sales and gas prices, government data showed Thursday.
US retail sales slump more than expected in January
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Tractors gather in central Madrid in farmers' protest
Spanish farmers kept up their protests over the sector's troubles on Thursday, with tractors parked outside of the agriculture ministry in central Madrid before a meeting with Agriculture Minister Luis Planas.
EU cuts growth and inflation forecasts for 2024
The European Commission on Thursday cut both its growth and inflation forecasts for the eurozone in 2024, as it warned geopolitical tensions spelled rising uncertainty for the single-currency area's economy.
IEA warns on plummeting oil stocks
The International Energy Agency warned Thursday of plummeting oil stocks even as global growth in demand loses momentum.
Global stocks mainly rise, but London flatlines on recession news
Eurozone stocks chased Asia and New York higher Thursday as investors cheered bright earnings and mulled the outlook for US interest rate cuts, but London flatlined after it emerged that Britain has fallen into recession, dealers said.
Airbus posts 11 percent profit drop for 2023
European aviation giant Airbus on Thursday posted an 11 percent drop in net profit to 3.8 billion euros ($4.1 billion) in 2023, with past charges for its space business cutting into earnings.
UK economy slides into recession ahead of election
Britain is in recession, official data showed Thursday, dealing another blow to embattled Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, whose Conservative party is forecast to lose a general election expected this year.
EU cuts eurozone inflation, growth forecasts for 2024
The European Commission on Thursday cut both its growth and inflation forecasts for the eurozone in 2024, as it warned geopolitical tensions spelled rising uncertainty for the single-currency area's economy.
'She said yes': Aussie PM reveals Valentine's Day engagement
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday revealed his Valentine's Day engagement to girlfriend Jodie Haydon, after "she said yes" to a carefully planned marriage proposal.
1,200 couples get hitched in Mexican mass wedding
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Asian markets mostly up, tracking Wall Street gains
Most Asian markets rose Thursday, tracking a rebound in Europe and New York and following positive remarks from a senior Federal Reserve official that inflation was headed in the right direction.
Germany overtakes Japan as third-biggest economy
Once forecast to become the world's biggest economy, Japan slipped below Germany last year to fourth place, official data showed Thursday, although India is projected to leapfrog both later this decade.
Ubisoft launches long-awaited 'Skull and Bones' video game
After years of production headwinds, Ubisoft's oft-delayed pirate video game "Skull and Bones" is set to launch on Friday.
Two vessels involved in Trinidad oil spill
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Victims sue FBI for Epstein probe failings
A dozen victims of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein sued the FBI on Wednesday, accusing the agency of failing to adequately investigate allegations against the accused sex offender.
Senior US Fed official backs 'careful' approach to rate cuts
The US Federal Reserve should be "careful" about the timing of interest rate cuts, a senior bank official said Wednesday, adding to the cautious tone taken by US central bank officials in recent months about moving too quickly.
Argentina's annual inflation soars above 250% in January
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Renault bounces back in 2023 with net profit of 2.2 bn euros
French automaker Renault on Wednesday said it had bounced back into profit in 2023 as sales rose due to new models and price increases that helped it attain a record margin.
Sticky UK inflation stokes Bank of England rate-cut debate
British annual inflation steadied last month, official data showed Wednesday, but prices still rose at double the Bank of England's target rate, adding to uncertainty over the timing of an interest-rate cut.
Research shows lasting effects of smoking after quitting
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