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TotalEnergies says profit doubled on Mideast war
French oil and gas giant TotalEnergies said Thursday net profit doubled in the second quarter as conflict in the Middle East pushed up hydrocarbon prices.
EasyJet says profits nosedive on Mideast war
British no-frills airline EasyJet said Thursday that its profit tumbled in the third quarter as the Middle East war sent jet fuel prices soaring and dampened customer demand.
ASEAN to call for open straits as US-Iran war casts shadow
Foreign ministers from fuel-stressed Southeast Asia will call for freedom of navigation in international straits when they wrap a week of meetings largely overshadowed by the US-Iran war, according to a draft communique seen by AFP.
AI catches up with humans to score 100% at top maths contest
A perfect result at the world's most prestigious mathematics contest used to be the preserve of a handful of bright young minds each year, but for the first time, artificial intelligence has also scored full marks.
Houthis target Red Sea shipping as US hits Iran
A Saudi vessel was attacked in the Red Sea as Tehran-backed Houthi rebels claimed to strike tankers in the waterway, Riyadh's state media said Thursday, signalling a potential new front in the US-Iran conflict.
Tech bounce lifts Asia stocks, oil extends gains on US-Iran fears
Tech firms enjoyed a much-needed bounce on Thursday as they helped most Asian stock markets higher amid renewed hopes for the AI boom, though oil prices rallied after the US and Iran ratcheted up Middle East tensions.
New Mideast fighting puts eurozone rate-setters on alert
Fresh fighting in the Middle East and rising oil prices have put the European Central Bank on alert ahead of its rate-setting meeting on Thursday.
Tearful fights, edible offerings: A glimpse into the Maradona trial
The fraught and fiery trial of late football legend Diego Maradona's medical team has at times been as turbulent as the life of Number 10 himself.
Tesla shares fall as Musk touts ambitious -- and costly -- plans
Tesla reported weaker-than-expected quarterly profits on Wednesday despite increased auto sales, depressing shares in after-hours trading amid questions over massive capital spending plans.
Google-parent Alphabet beats expectations, cloud revenue nearly doubles
Google's cloud business grew by more than 80 percent, the company said on Wednesday, which exceeded investor expectations who are looking for signs that the company's AI investments are paying off.
US announces civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia
The United States on Wednesday announced a landmark deal with Saudi Arabia that would establish a civilian nuclear program in the Gulf country, with Washington insisting the agreement includes safeguards against non-proliferation.
Tesla shares dip after profit misses expectations
Tesla reported weaker-than-expected quarterly profits on Wednesday, citing a hit from lower vehicle prices despite increased auto sales.
US teen withdraws lawsuit against Meta over social media addiction
A US teenager has withdrawn his lawsuit against Meta, his lawyers announced Wednesday, closing out a closely watched case over social media's harms to children's mental health without a trial.
The Sterling Announces Luxury Cocktail Lounge Concept and Investor Showcase in Orlando
Founder Invites Investors to Experience a New Vision for Luxury Nightlife at Exclusive August 1 Event
White House accuses China's Moonshot of stealing Anthropic AI
A top White House official on Wednesday accused Chinese AI startup Moonshot AI of covertly copying Anthropic's most advanced model to build its Kimi K3.
Samsung launches new, more expensive foldable smartphones
South Korean technology giant Samsung unveiled new, sleeker smartphone models Wednesday priced more than previous models as artificial intelligence raises component costs.
UK fintech Revolut valuation soars to $115 bn: source
British digital bank Revolut, whose growth has exploded in recent years, reached a valuation of $115 billion Wednesday following a secondary share sale, a source close to the deal said Wednesday.
South African tycoon Motsepe rules out presidential bid
South African mining magnate Patrice Motsepe on Wednesday ruled out a future in politics, dismissing speculation that he could one day run for the country's presidency.
Trump threatens Iran bridges, power as payback for Hormuz attacks
US President Donald Trump threatened Wednesday to knock out one Iranian bridge or power plant in return for each attack on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, warning he was "not finished" with a war that has already cost Washington $37.5 billion.
DonnaPro Introduces AI-Trained Executive Assistants for European CEOs
DonnaPro, the premium executive assistant agency built exclusively for CEOs and founders, has introduced AI-trained executive assistants into the marketplace, bringing a new standard of human-led, AI-amplified support to European business leaders.
Germany's Merz replaces leader ousted over surrogacy row
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday picked his right-hand man to lead the CDU/CSU alliance in parliament after the incumbent was forced out for using a surrogate mother.
Oil prices jump on Mideast war, stock markets diverge
World oil prices soared Wednesday, with the benchmark international contract Brent North Sea crude surpassing $95 for the first time in nearly six weeks as the United States and Iran carried out more strikes.
Metal mining's carbon footprint far larger than thought: study
From building wind turbines to reinforcing power grids for rising demand from electric cars, transitioning from fossil fuels to greener economies will require a massive increase in metal extraction.
TokenInsight Q2 2026 Report: TradFi Momentum Lifts MEXC to No. 2 in Commodity Perpetuals
MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, increased its market share in Q2 2026 and ranked No. 2 globally in commodity perpetuals market share, according to TokenInsight's newly released Q2 2026 Crypto Exchange Report. The report provides a comprehensive review of trading volume, open interest, and TradFi perpetuals markets across major global crypto exchanges.
Leonardo chief sees potential for Germany to join GCAP fighter jet project
The head of Italian defence giant Leonardo told AFP it would be "beneficial" for Germany to join an initiative led by Britain, Italy and Japan to develop a next-generation fighter jet, after its rival project with France collapsed.
Oil prices surge on Mideast war, stock markets diverge
World oil prices soared Wednesday, with the benchmark international contract Brent North Sea crude surpassing $95 for the first time in nearly six weeks as the United States and Iran carried out more strikes.
In Kazakhstan, emptying villages and overcrowded cities
In a slowly emptying village in northern Kazakhstan, wild grass engulfed the entrances of abandoned apartment blocks, as children's songs spilled into the street from the only building still occupied.
Cooler inflation hands new UK PM Burnham an early boost
Britain's annual inflation rate fell more than expected in June, driven by lower fuel prices, official data showed Wednesday, in a boost to new Prime Minister Andy Burnham's cost-of-living push.
Mideast conflict lifts Brent back above $94, stocks give up gains
Oil prices rose sharply on Wednesday as fresh US strikes triggered air defences in Iran, while stocks in Asia gave up earlier gains and inched higher in Europe.
In Bulgarian mountains, local doctor still on call at 90
Doctor Kiril Apostolov shows no sign of being short of breath as he climbs a steep street in the mountain village of Skrat in southwestern Bulgaria, medical briefcase in hand, despite his advanced age.
Tech lifts Asia stocks, Brent crude back above $92
Enthusiasm for tech shares boosted Asian stocks for a second day Wednesday, as more mayhem in the Middle East lifted Brent crude back above $92 a barrel and the yen came under renewed pressure.
Hitler's Austrian birthplace to become a police station
Austria will formally open a new police station on Wednesday in Adolf Hitler's former house, in the hope of deterring today's ascendant far-right extremists from making the pilgrimage to the Nazi dictator's birthplace.