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TotalEnergies plans to grow oil and gas production until 2030
French energy giant TotalEnergies has announced plans to increase its oil and gas production until 2030, as it seeks to reassure investors about its fundamentals.
Tokyo rallies on weak yen, Hong Kong reverses after surge
Japanese shares rallied Thursday as the yen extended losses after the new prime minister dampened interest rate hike expectations, while Hong Kong sank for the first time in more than a week after a blistering China-fuelled surge.
Tunisia readies for vote as incumbent Saied eyes victory
Tunisians head to the polls Sunday for a presidential election in which analysts say incumbent Kais Saied is poised for victory with his most prominent critics behind bars.
High childcare costs in US weigh on women's employment
Rising childcare costs in the United States are forcing many parents, often mothers, to work fewer hours or none at all -- fueling concern among voters who feel the pinch in today's economy.
Biden official urges talks as US port strike enters second day
US dockworkers picketed for a second day Wednesday, garnering support from other labor groups as the Biden administration urged shippers to boost their offer to end a damaging strike weeks before the presidential election.
Huge protests in Argentina over public university cuts
Several thousand Argentines joined major student-led protests in Buenos Aires on Wednesday over President Javier Milei's cuts to free university education.
Rally in oil prices loses steam on mixed day for global stocks
A rally in oil prices faded Wednesday as worries over Middle Eastern tensions appeared to recede somewhat while US stock indices eked out gains following solid US jobs data.
Biden official says port strike deal not as far as parties think
Shippers and striking US dockworkers are closer to agreeing on economic terms than they realize, Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg said Wednesday.
Mixed US car sales in Q3 as industry hopes for post-election bounce
US automakers reported mixed US third-quarter sales, pointing to sluggish demand as consumers contend with affordability challenges and wait for lower interest rates to reach the car lending market.
Facing backlash, EU moves to delay deforestation rules
The European Commission on Wednesday proposed to delay by a year a ban on imports of products driving deforestation that has faced pushback from countries around the world.
US private sector adds more jobs than expected in September: ADP
US private sector hiring picked up in September, with employers adding more jobs than anticipated, according to data released Wednesday by payroll firm ADP.
Boys out of critical condition after Zurich stabbings
Three five-year-old boys wounded in a stabbing attack on a group of children in Zurich are no longer in mortal danger, prosecutors said Wednesday.
Spain logs record summer tourism as inflow draws protests
Spain welcomed a record 21.8 million international visitors this summer, official data showed on Wednesday, an influx of tourism that has triggered some protests in the country.
Hedi Slimane quits as Celine's artistic director
Hedi Slimane has quit as artistic director at Celine, the French haute couture house said Wednesday, amid speculation the 56-year-old may fill Karl Lagerfeld's empty chair at Chanel.
Oil prices extend rally on Iran attack
Major stock markets diverged Wednesday, while oil prices extended a rally after Iran's missile attack on Israel fanned fears of a Middle East-wide conflict.
Spain welcomed record number of tourists this summer
Spain welcomed a record 21.8 million international visitors to its shores this summer, official data showed on Wednesday, an influx of tourism that triggered some protests in the country.
France says coming tax hikes on the wealthy to be 'temporary'
France's finance minister promised on Wednesday that the tax hikes the government says are required to bring the country's finances back on track will be targeted at high-income groups and limited in time.
Why are Thailand's roads so deadly?
A horrifying fire on a Thai school bus this week that killed at least 23 people, most of them children, underscores how the kingdom's roads are some of the deadliest in the world.
Oracle to invest $6.5 bn in Malaysian cloud services region
Tech giant Oracle on Wednesday said it plans to invest more than $6.5 billion on cloud services data centres in Malaysia, joining a list of US titans rushing to build up their AI infrastructure in Southeast Asia.
Parkrun marks 20 years of a free weekly jog, run... or walk
When Paul Sinton-Hewitt created Parkrun, only 13 people turned out at a London park. Twenty years on, millions jog, run or walk five kilometres (3.1 miles) every week.
Oil extends rally after Iran attack, Hong Kong soars again
Oil prices extended a rally Wednesday after Iran's missile attack on Israel fanned fears of a Middle East-wide conflict, while the Hong Kong market ploughed on with its China-fuelled surge with more big gains.
Prostitutes, prospectors drive spread in DR Congo mpox capital
Come nightfall, gold-diggers, hawkers and prostitutes alike barrel into the bars of Kamituga in the eastern DR Congo, with some blaming the mining town's nightlife for its growing mpox outbreak.
Oil extends rally after Iran attack, Hong Kong resumes surge
Oil prices rose more than one percent Wednesday, extending the previous day's rally, and safe haven gold pushed towards a record high after Iran's missile attack on Israel ramped up fears about an escalation in the Middle East.
Can music help plants grow? Study suggests sound boosts fungus
Playing a monotonous sound stimulates the activity of a fungus that promotes plant growth, a study suggested on Wednesday, raising the potential that playing music could be good for crops and gardens.
Nike earnings drop, says turnaround will take time
Nike reported a drop in profits Tuesday on sagging revenues as the sports giant cautioned that a turnaround from a rocky period would take time under a new CEO.
US dockworkers launch mass strike a month before election
Tens of thousands of workers at major ports on the US East and Gulf Coasts went on strike Tuesday in an action that could drag on the world's largest economy just ahead of a November presidential election.
Iron Dome: Israel's key anti-missile shield
Israel's Iron Dome air defence system has intercepted thousands of rockets since it went into operation in 2011, providing the country with crucial cover during times of conflict.
Cranes stand still as US dockworkers fight for 'future'
Just a short drive from the New York skyline, giant cranes, containers, and machinery stand motionless behind closed gates.
GM reports US sales dip, but says EVs grew
General Motors reported a dip in third-quarter US auto sales Tuesday, but pointed to growth in sales of electric vehicles and said retail pricing remained steady.
Sheinbaum takes office as Mexico's first woman president
Claudia Sheinbaum was sworn in Tuesday as Mexico's first woman president, inheriting a country beset by gang violence and economic uncertainty over controversial reforms passed by her powerful ruling party.
Stock markets slump, oil jumps on Middle East concerns
Global markets sank and oil soared Tuesday on fears of escalating conflict in the Middle East.
French PM vows more taxes and spending cuts ahead of budget fight
France's new Prime Minister Michel Barnier pledged new taxes and spending cuts Tuesday to reduce a "colossal" debt, in a policy address that met with a raucous reception from lawmakers who could topple his government at any time.