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Shiny and deadly, unexploded munitions a threat to Gaza children

War has left Gaza littered with unexploded bombs that will take years to clear, with children drawn to metal casings maimed or even killed when they try to pick them up, a demining expert said.

Stocks tank, havens rally as Trump tariffs fan trade war

Equity markets suffered a bloodbath Thursday after Donald Trump delivered a "haymaker" blow with sweeping tariffs against US partners and rivals, fanning a global trade war that many fear will spark recessions and ramp up inflation.

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Greenland PM denounces US 'foreign interference' ahead of visit

Greenland's prime minister, Mute Egede, accused Washington on Monday of interfering in its political affairs by sending a US delegation to the Danish territory, which is coveted by US President Donald Trump.

Markets fluctuate as traders prepare for 'Liberation Day'

Equity markets were mixed on Monday as worries about fresh US tariffs pencilled in for next week were tempered by a report that Donald Trump was considering a more targeted approach.

Ingebrigtsen Sr in the dock for abuse of Olympic champ

The father and former coach of double Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen appears in court in Norway on Monday accused of domestic abuse against his son and daughter.

Indigenous leaders end world voyage with prayer for nature

The leaders of 22 Indigenous peoples from five continents held prayers for nature in Chile on Sunday at the end of a 46-day pilgrimage around the world.

France's Dassault says upping Rafale warplane output

France's Dassault Aviation is looking to ramp up production of its Rafale combat planes, its CEO said on Sunday, after President Emmanuel Macron said the country would increase orders.

Pakistan charges Baloch activist with 'terrorism'

Pakistan on Sunday charged a Baloch rights activist with terrorism, sedition and murder after she led a demonstration which ended in the death of three protesters, according to police documents.

Chinese premier calls for 'dialogue' as US senator visits Beijing

China's number two leader on Sunday called for "dialogue" with Washington, during a meeting in Beijing attended by prominent US business executives and a key congressional ally of President Donald Trump.

China says to pursue 'correct' path of globalisation as trade woes mount

China's number two leader told a gathering of business executives in Beijing on Sunday that the country would pursue economic globalisation despite "fragmentation", a thinly veiled reference to trade turmoil sparked by US President Donald Trump.

'Surf and turf' protest in Spain against factory, mine

Thousands of people on boats and on land staged a "surf and turf" protest in northwest Spain on Saturday against a planned textile factory and the reopening of a copper mine.

Appeal of Vietnam death row tycoon to begin in separate case

The appeal of a Vietnamese property tycoon convicted of money laundering will begin next week, state media said on Saturday, three months after losing her appeal against the death penalty in a separate case.

Pro-Trump senator set to meet Chinese premier

Republican Senator Steve Daines will meet Premier Li Qiang on Sunday, a senior Chinese official announced as the strong supporter of US President Donald Trump visits Beijing.

Venezuelan migrant dreams of US national amputee soccer stardom

Juan Carlos Vargas lost a leg in a road accident but that did not stop him from undertaking a perilous journey from his native Venezuela to the United States.

Prospect of copper mine reopening revives tensions in Panama

Piles of copper concentrate from a Canadian-owned mine closed by the Panama courts in 2023 sit on the shores of the Caribbean Sea and are now approved for export, to the dismay of environmentalists.

AI startup Perplexity confirms interest to buy TikTok

Artificial intelligence (AI) startup Perplexity on Friday expressed its interest in buying TikTok, which faces a deadline to divest from its Chinese owner or be banned in the United States.

Trump admits Musk 'susceptible' on China

President Donald Trump said Friday that Elon Musk should not be allowed to see top secret US plans for any war with China, in a rare admission that his billionaire ally's business links raised potential conflicts of interest.

Jaguar looks to woo younger, richer drivers with $160,000 Type 00

Jaguar's ambition to seduce younger, richer drivers was on full display in Paris with a presentation of its newest prototype, the Type 00, which promises all-electric luxury... at a steep price.

Trump admits Musk 'susceptible' on China amid secret war plan row

President Donald Trump on Friday denied reports that Elon Musk would see top secret US plans for a possible war with China, saying that his billionaire ally's links with Beijing raised potential conflicts of interest.

Heathrow closure could cost millions, disrupt flights for days

Huge travel disruption at London's Heathrow airport caused by a power cut Friday could take several days to remedy and cost millions of pounds, experts estimated.

EU tariffs not a deterrent, says Chinese EV maker XPeng

Chinese electric vehicle maker XPeng said Friday that European Union tariffs on EVs made in China have had a "large economic impact" but will not deter the firm's plans to tap European markets.

Russian central bank holds key rate at two-decade high

Russia's central bank kept its key rate at 21 percent on Friday, locking in two-decade-high borrowing costs as it battles rampant inflation.

Travel chaos after power outage closes London's Heathrow airport

Heathrow airport was completely shut down on Friday after a power outage due to a fire at a London electricity substation, causing travel chaos for passengers around the world and the cancellation or diversion of hundreds of flights from Europe's busiest air hub.

Namibia inaugurates its first woman president

Southern Africa's desert nation of Namibia swore in its first woman president Friday after Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah won elections last year that extended the ruling party's 35-year grip on power.

Markets skid into weekend as trade fears cast a pall

Equity markets limped into the weekend on Friday following a tepid lead from Wall Street as the optimism stoked by a dovish US Federal Reserve meeting gave way to long-running fears about Donald Trump's tariff agenda.

Court rules against K-pop group NewJeans in contract dispute

A South Korean court on Friday ruled against popular K-pop girl group NewJeans, which had sought to sever ties with their label ADOR over what they called "mistreatment" by the company.

Turkish clinics vie for UK medical tourists' custom in London

Whether it is a bleached-white smile, a full head of hair or major surgery, more and more Brits are flocking to Turkey for cut-price medical and cosmetic procedures -- and clinics are going out of their way to win their custom.

London's Heathrow: Europe's biggest airport

London's Heathrow Airport, which shuttered on Friday after a fire broke out at a substation serving the aviation hub, is Europe's busiest in terms of passengers.

In Washington, glum residents struggle with Trump return

Jennifer Nikolaeff slowly inhales and exhales as she seeks "a moment of calm" at a free yoga class for sacked government workers in Washington, where life has been upended by Donald Trump's return.

Japan core inflation slows to 3% in Feburary

Japanese inflation eased in February, government data showed Friday, with prices excluding fresh food rising 3.0 percent year-on-year in the world's fourth-largest economy.

Trump's call for AI deregulation gets strong backing from Big Tech

Major tech firms are pushing the administration of President Donald Trump to loosen rules on building artificial intelligence, arguing it is the only way to maintain a US edge and compete with China.

Japan's core inflation rate slows to 3% in Feburary

Japan's core inflation rate decelerated in February, government data showed Friday, with prices excluding fresh food rising 3.0 percent year-on-year in the world's fourth-largest economy.

Chinese electric car maker BYD aims for Europe boost

Chinese carmaker BYD on Thursday vowed to conquer Europe with a new compact electric model and super-fast charging capability to rival continental brands.

Stocks fall, oil prices rise in choppy trade after Fed decision

Wall Street stocks slipped Thursday after the US Federal Reserve sought to calm fears over President Donald Trump's tariffs, while eurozone equities slumped.

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