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How ramshackle housing made Mayotte vulnerable to cyclone assault
The dismal quality of housing across Mayotte has compounded the devastating impact of Cyclone Chido on the poverty-stricken French Indian Ocean territory where hundreds, or maybe thousands, are feared dead.
Spurs fail in appeal to reduce Bentancur ban for Son comments
Tottenham's appeal to reduce Rodrigo Bentancur's seven-match ban for an alleged racist remark he made about teammate Son Heung-min has been dismissed, the Football Association said on Tuesday.
Father, stepmother of murdered UK-Pakistani girl jailed for life
A UK court on Tuesday handed life sentences to the father and stepmother of a murdered 10-year-old British-Pakistani girl who died after being subjected to a prolonged "campaign of torture" and "despicable abuse".
Stock markets mostly drop awaiting Fed policy update
Major stock markets mostly fell Tuesday as attention turned to the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy decision, with traders hoping for guidance on its interest rate plans as president-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office.
Markets mostly down as Fed gears up for interest rate decision
Most markets fell Tuesday as attention turned to the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy decision, with traders hoping for guidance on its interest rate plans as president-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office.
Restoring Milan's Duomo, one statue at a time
In a workshop in the Milan suburbs, sculptor Giovanni Calderino completes his latest project -- a battered statue from the top of the Italian city's gothic cathedral, and its gleaming white replacement.
Asian markets drop as Fed gears up for interest rate decision
Most Asian markets fell Tuesday as attention turned to the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy decision, with traders hoping for guidance on its interest rate plans as president-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office.
Chinese casino hub Macau struggles to evolve beyond gaming
In the shadow of the Grand Lisboa, the Macau casino world-famous for its "golden lotus" design, fashion boutique owner Suzanne Leong wonders if the economic miracle that initially made her fortune has now cast her aside.
Asian markets mixed as Fed gears up for interest rate decision
Asian markets fluctuated Tuesday as attention turned to the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy decision, with traders hoping for guidance on its interest rate plans as president-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office.
UK court to sentence father, stepmother for killing daughter
A UK court will Tuesday hand down its sentences on the father and stepmother of a British-Pakistani girl, who died from prolonged and horrific abuse in a case which shocked the UK.
ChatGPT search opens to all users in challenge to Google
OpenAI on Monday said it is making ChatGPT-powered internet search available to all users, escalating its threat to Google's dominance.
Epique Realty Celebrates Its Grand Entrance Into Massachusetts With John Riley Leading the Charge as Managing Broker
Together, we're creating a transformative future for real estate agents in Massachusetts.
CompareForexBrokers Releases 2025 Annual Forex Broker Awards
Highlighting the Best Brokers for Forex, Crypto, Shares, and More
Prop-Firms.com Announces Winners for the 2025 Annual Awards
Recognizing the top performers in the fast-evolving world of proprietary trading, Prop-Firms.com announces the results of its 2025 Annual Awards.
Evrima Chicago Joins the Forbes Business Council
Evrima Chicago, LLC proudly announces its inclusion in the prestigious Forbes Business Council, a recognition that underscores our commitment to excellence, innovation, and leadership in the ever-evolving technology landscape. This milestone is a testament to our relentless pursuit of transformative solutions and our dedication to redefining industry standards across a variety of technology domains.
New Era Helium Inc. to Present at the Microcap Conference
New Era Helium Inc. (NASDAQ:NEHC) ("New Era" or the "Company"), an exploration and production (E&P) company sourcing helium produced in association with natural gas reserves within the Permian Basin, is pleased to announce its participation in The Microcap Conference 2025, premier event for growth-focused companies and investors. The conference will take place January 28-30, 2025, at the Borgata Hotel Spa & Casino in Atlantic City, N.J.
Global stocks mostly fall, bitcoin soars to new peak
Global shares mostly retreated Monday as markets awaited a Federal Reserve interest rate decision while concerns over political battles in Europe and China's struggling economy pressured equities.
After budget row, French MPs pass 'special law' to keep show on the road
More than a week after a historic no-confidence vote brought down a prime minister unable to secure backing for an austerity budget, French lawmakers Monday unanimously passed a law to keep tax and social security machinery running.
Global stocks stall, bitcoin soars to new peak
Global shares stalled Monday ahead of an expected US interest-rate cut later this week while concerns over political battles in Europe and China's struggling economy sent other world markets lower.
Canada deputy PM quits in tariff rift with Trudeau
Canada's Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland quit Monday in a surprise move after disagreeing with Justin Trudeau over US President-elect Donald Trump's tariff threats.
Anglican Church hit by new abuse row
A senior UK bishop, who will soon take over temporarily as leader of the world's Anglicans after a sex abuse scandal, faced calls to quit on Monday over his own handling of another case.
UK approves Royal Mail takeover by Czech billionaire
Britain's centuries-old Royal Mail is set to pass into foreign ownership after the UK government Monday approved the takeover of its parent company by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky's EP Group.
Spinoffs of French tycoon's media empire make market debut
Three spinoffs from French right-wing tycoon Vincent Bollore's Vivendi media empire debuted on stock markets on Monday, with mixed results as shares in the Canal+ television and film group tanked in London.
Lagarde says ECB will continue to cut interest rates
European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde said Monday eurozone policymakers would keep cutting interest rates and warned that higher US tariffs under President-elect Donald Trump could hit growth in the bloc.
Ex-husband in French rape trial asks 'forgiveness' from family
The French man who has admitted to enlisting dozens of strangers to rape his heavily-sedated wife on Monday asked forgiveness from his family and hailed the courage of his now ex-spouse during his trial.
Equity markets struggle after more weak China data
Most markets fell on Monday after an unexpected slowdown in retail sales reinforced worries about China's economy, with the latest batch of weak data compounding the disappointment of Beijing's latest stimulus pledges.
Fiji says seven 'stable' after drinking hotel cocktails
Seven guests hospitalised after drinking cocktails in a luxury Fiji hotel -- including four Australians and an American -- are in a stable condition, the Pacific island government said Monday.
RENN Fund, Inc. Announces Year End Distribution
The RENN Fund, Inc. (NYSE MKT:RCG) (the "Fund") announced today that it has declared a year-end distribution in the amount of $0.022371 per share, payable on December 27, 2024, to stockholders of record on December 16, 2024. The Ex-Date is December 18, 2024.
Aventura Private Wealth Hosts its Second Annual Canvas & Capital Event
Aventura Private Wealth held its second annual Canvas & Capital event on December 10th, at The Porto Vita Villa Grande Club in Aventura, Florida. Fresh off the whirlwind that is Miami's Art Basel week, this event is where the worlds of contemporary art and finance collided in a celebration of creativity and investment.
tZERO Leverages Fireblocks Technology to Support Its Recently Launched Digital Security Custody Business
tZERO and its subsidiaries, a leader in technology solutions for capital markets, are pleased to announce it will be leveraging Fireblocks, a leading institutional wallet technology provider, to power the recently-launched tZERO Digital Asset Securities, currently one of only two special purpose broker-dealer for digital security custody in the U.S. With Fireblocks' established wallets-as-a-service solution, tZERO can provide a seamless and secure experience throughout the digital securities lifecycle, including custody and security solutions for institutional and individual investors offered by its special purpose broker-dealer.
Chinese firms take on EV truck challenges
Dominant in the electric car sector, Chinese companies have been quietly consolidating their position in the lesser-watched trucking scene -- but foreign tariffs and a perceived quality gap could signal roadblocks ahead, experts warn.
Oldest Miss France clinches crown, aged 34
A 34-year-old flight attendant from the French Caribbean island of Martinique on Saturday became the oldest contestant to win the Miss France pageant.