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Stock markets mostly fell alongside a retreating dollar Friday as international tensions over tariffs dominated sentiment.
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French air traffic controllers staged the second day of a two-day strike on Friday, prompting the cancellation of hundreds of flights not just to-and-from France but also overflying the country as summer holidays kick off.
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As a Wednesday deadline approaches for steeper US tariffs to hit dozens of economies ranging from the EU to India, trade negotiations with President Donald Trump's administration are coming down to the wire.
As US stocks hit records, experts see the dollar falling further
While the US stock market has fully recovered from a spring rout, the relentless drop in the dollar is prompting currency experts to warn of greater financial market turmoil ahead.
'Hug therapy': How Pope Leo is trying to unify Vatican
Pope Leo XIV heads off on holiday on Sunday, having spent his first two months as Catholic leader rebuilding unity and bolstering tradition after his predecessor's unorthodox papacy.
World Bank's IFC ramps up investment amid global uncertainty
While the world economy faces instability from US President Donald Trump's threats of a global trade war, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) is dramatically ramping up its investment activities.
Trump environmental agency suspends employees over letter of dissent
The US Environmental Protection Agency has suspended 139 employees after they signed a scathing open letter accusing Administrator Lee Zeldin of pushing policies hazardous to both people and the planet, a spokesperson said Thursday.
Brazil's Lula vists Argentina's Kirchner, under house arrest
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva visited left-wing ally Cristina Kirchner on Thursday in Buenos Aires, where the former Argentine leader is under house arrest, wishing her "the strength to continue fighting."
Trump wins major victory as flagship bill passes Congress
US President Donald Trump on Thursday secured a major political victory when Congress narrowly passed his flagship tax and spending bill, cementing his radical second-term agenda and boosting funds for his anti-immigration drive.
South American bloc looks to Asia, Europe in face of Trump trade war
South America's Mercosur bloc sought Thursday to expand its markets in the face of US President Donald Trump's global trade war, with Brazil calling for closer ties with dynamic Asian economies.
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Stocks climb as strong US jobs data soothes growth worries
Stock markets rose and the dollar held steady Thursday as strong jobs data showed the resilience of the US economy.
US trade deficit widens in May as Trump tariffs fuel uncertainty
The US trade deficit widened more than expected in May, with both imports and exports declining as US President Donald Trump's tariffs sent shock waves through the economy and snagged supply chains.
Modi pushes further India-Africa cooperation on Ghana visit
Indian Prime Minister Nerendra Modi on Thursday outlined plans for deeper ties between his country and Africa, as New Delhi increasingly vies for a stronger economic presence on the continent along with China and Russia.
Stocks climb as strong US jobs data pushes off rate hike
Stock markets rose and the dollar slid Thursday as strong jobs data showed the resilience of the US economy and reduced the likelihood of interest rate cuts.
Trump close to victory on flagship tax bill
US lawmakers teed up a final vote on Donald Trump's marquee tax and spending bill for Thursday morning after bruising Republican infighting nearly derailed the centerpiece of the president's domestic agenda.
US hiring beats expectations in June despite tariff worries
The US economy added more jobs than expected in June while the unemployment rate edged down, government data showed Thursday, offering signs of continued labor market strength despite worries over President Donald Trump's tariffs.
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A decade after a dam collapsed in Brazil, sending a deluge of toxic mud into villages and waterways, residents complain of an inadequate cleanup and compensation by international mining firms.
Stock markets, dollar steady before US jobs data
Stock markets and the dollar largely steadied Thursday before key US jobs data and as investors kept a close eye on President Donald Trump's bid to push through a tax-cutting budget.
Ethiopia's mega dam on the Nile 'now complete': PM
Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Thursday said a multi-billion-dollar mega-dam on the Blue Nile that has long worried neighbouring countries is complete and will be officially inaugurated in September.
US-Vietnam trade deal sows new China standoff
Vietnam's trade deal with the United States averts the most punishing of Donald Trump's "reciprocal" levies but has provoked new friction between Washington and Beijing.
Strike by French air traffic controllers disrupts summer travel
French air traffic controllers launched a two-day strike on Thursday to demand better working conditions, disrupting travel for tens of thousands of people at the start of a summer holiday season.
Stocks rise, dollar dips ahead of US jobs data
Stocks mostly rose Thursday and the dollar fell as investors eye US jobs data that could play a key role in the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy, while investors gave a lukewarm reception to the US-Vietnam trade deal.
US-Vietnam trade deal sows new China uncertainty
Vietnam's trade deal with the United States averts the most punishing of Donald Trump's "reciprocal" levies but analysts warned it could provoke a fresh standoff between Washington and Beijing.
Asian stocks mixed as traders shrug at US-Vietnam trade deal
Stocks struggled in Asia on Thursday as investors gave a lukewarm reception to the US-Vietnam trade deal, while the dollar eased ahead of key US jobs data that could impact Federal Reserve interest rates plans.
In California, fear of racial profiling grips Latino communities
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UK's Starmer backs finance minister after tears in parliament
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday said that finance minister Rachel Reeves would remain in her role for "a very long time to come" after she appeared visibly upset in parliament as rumours swirled around her future.
Trump tax bill stalled by Republican rebellion in Congress
Republican leaders in the US Congress delayed a key vote for hours on Donald Trump's signature tax and spending bill Wednesday as they scrambled to win over a group of rebels threatening to torpedo the centerpiece of the president's domestic agenda.