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Favourite KAJ hopes for fun and steamy Eurovision
Comedy act KAJ, which has soared out of obscurity to become the favourite in the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, says it hopes its steamy-but-not-in-a-sexy-way sauna song will make people laugh.
Nissan forecasts huge annual net loss of up to $5.3 bn
Struggling Japanese auto giant Nissan issued a stark profit warning on Thursday, forecasting a huge loss of up to $5.3 billion in the 2024-25 financial year.
Stock markets mostly fall as hopes of US-China trade deal dampen
Stock markets were mostly lower on Thursday as China poured cold water on US President Donald Trump's comments talking up the prospects of a deal to end their trade war.
Asian markets mixed as China dispels Trump talk of tariff negotiations
Asian markets were mixed on Thursday as China poured cold water on US President Donald Trump's comments talking up the prospects of a deal to end their trade war.
Countries could use forests to 'mask' needed emission cuts: report
Major economies are overstating how much carbon their forests can absorb in a climate accounting fudge that could allow them to use even more fossil fuels, new research said Thursday.
Teenage suspect in attack on rabbi sentenced to 16 months in prison
A teenager who attacked a rabbi in a central French city was sentenced to 16 months in prison by the juvenile court on Wednesday, after a long day of hearings in which he denied responsibility.
At Texas Trump-themed burger joint, diners eating it up
It is lunchtime at a Texas eatery called Trump Burger and diners are enjoying fast food and the frenetic first 100 days of their president's second term.
Americans wary of Trump's economic about-faces
President Donald Trump's various U-turns are leaving Americans disillusioned -- especially after he was elected on vows of guaranteeing economic prosperity.
Tesla's EU sales plunge as Musk takes flak
Tesla electric car sales in Europe plunged in the first three months of the year, industry data showed Thursday, in a fresh blow to its boss Elon Musk who has been criticised for his work in US President Donald Trump's administration.
Asian markets mixed as Trump soothes Fed fears
Asian markets were mixed on Thursday after President Donald Trump said he had "no intention" of firing the US central bank head and made conciliatory comments on his trade war with China.
Asian markets mostly up as Trump soothes Fed fears
Asian markets were mixed on Thursday after President Donald Trump said he had "no intention" of firing the US central bank head and made conciliatory comments on his trade war with China.
S. Korea's economy shrinks in first quarter as trade war hits exports
South Korea's economy unexpectedly contracted 0.1 percent in the first three months of this year, the country's central bank said Thursday, as the Asian export giant reels from months of political chaos and heightened trade tensions.
Chinese business in Vietnam struggles with Trump tariffs uncertainty
A year ago Zhang Chundong helped the firm he manages expand into Vietnam, part of a wave of Chinese businesses to choose the booming manufacturing hub since the trade war of US President Donald Trump's first term.
Bessent says 'no currency targets' in Japan tariff talks
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday that Washington has "no currency targets" in its talks with Japan on tariffs, after repeated calls from President Donald Trump for a stronger yen.
SK hynix posts record profits thanks to strong AI demand
South Korean chip giant SK hynix reported record quarterly profits Thursday thanks to soaring global demand for artificial intelligence, highlighting the firm's ability to weather mounting tariff threats.
YouTube says more than 20 billion videos uploaded in 20 years
YouTube on Wednesday celebrated more than 20 billion videos being uploaded to the platform since the first clip debuted two decades ago.
Mogul Weinstein made sex attack victims 'feel small,' jury told
Prosecutors opening Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein's rape and sexual assault retrial described Wednesday how he ignored his victims' pleas to stop and abused his position to make them "feel small."
I.Coast opposition calls marches against leader's eviction from electoral race
Ivory Coast's main opposition party has called for "marches" outside courts on Thursday, six months ahead of a presidential election, in protest against the removal of its candidate from the race.
Prosecutors at Harvey Weinstein rape retrial say he made women 'small'
Prosecutors in Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein's rape and sexual assault retrial decribed how he ignored pleas to stop and abused his position to make his victims "feel small," as an majority-female New York jury heard opening statements on Wednesday.
200 French media groups sue Meta over 'unlawful' advertising: lawyers
Around 200 French media groups, including leading television channels and newspapers, are taking legal action against Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, over its online advertising practices, their lawyers announced on Wednesday.
Boeing says China not accepting planes over US tariffs
Boeing's CEO confirmed Wednesday that China had stopped accepting new aircraft due to the US-China trade war, as the company's shares surged following a smaller than expected loss.
IMF warns of 'intensified' risks to public finances amid US trade war
Donald Trump's tariff plans have increased the risks to public finances, the International Monetary Fund said Wednesday, warning countries to get their spending plans under control and prepare for "sharper" trade-offs.
IMF warns of 'intensified' risks to outlook for public finances
Donald Trump's tariff plans have increased the risks to public finances, the International Monetary Fund said Wednesday, warning countries to get their spending plans under control and prepare for "sharper" trade-offs.
WEF confirms investigation into claims against founder Schwab
The World Economic Forum confirmed Wednesday that it has launched an investigation into allegations made against its founder Klaus Schwab that reportedly prompting his resignation this week.
At night, crime and fear stalk DR Congo's M23-run areas
Every morning the Congolese city of Bukavu, now under the control of the Rwanda-backed M23 movement, counts its dead.
Tokyo's newest art star: one-year-old Thumbelina
Gripping paintbrush and crayon, the artist known as Thumbelina splodges and splats with merry abandon, the one-year-old star of a Tokyo exhibition that goes on way past her bedtime.
'Everyday attack' - Trans youth coming of age in Trump's America
Lorelei Crean, 17, is busy visiting colleges, finishing schoolwork, and trying to enjoy Spring Break like any other American teenager.
Auto Shanghai showcases new EV era despite tariff speedbumps
The world's largest auto industry expo opens its doors Wednesday in Shanghai, showcasing the new electric world order even as mounting trade barriers risk dampening China's global ambitions.
Musk to reduce White House role as Tesla profits plunge
Elon Musk will significantly scale back his Trump administration work in May to focus on Tesla, the billionaire announced Tuesday as the electric vehicle maker reported a 71 percent drop in first-quarter profits.
Tesla says profits plunge 71%, warns of 'changing political sentiment'
Tesla reported a 71 percent drop in first-quarter profits Tuesday in results that lagged analyst estimates as Elon Musk's automaker warned of a hit to demand due to "changing political sentiment."
Gunmen kill dozens of civilians in Kashmir tourist hotspot
At least 26 people were killed Tuesday in Indian-administered Kashmir when gunmen opened fire on tourists, security sources told AFP, in the insurgency-hit region's deadliest attack on civilians since 2000.
US Treasury chief expects China tariff impasse to de-escalate
The trade standoff between Washington and Beijing is not sustainable, US Treasury Scott Bessent said Tuesday, predicting the tit-for-tat tariff war would de-escalate soon.