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Asia: Stocks lifted by hopes for US-China talks after UK deal
Most Asian equities rose on Friday (May 9) on growing optimism that the worst of US President Donald Trump’s trade war is past after he…
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Nissan drops plan for Fukuoka battery plant to focus on recovery
The company is betting on a broad restructuring and new leadership team helmed by chief executive officer Ivan Espinosa, who took office…
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EXCLUSIVE: Zara Marks 50 Years With a Tribute to Its First Store and a Starry Steven Meisel Film
LONDON — Zara is kicking off its 50th anniversary with a redesign of its first store in A Coruña, Spain, and a star-studded film by Steven…
Lifestyle
EXCLUSIVE: Valentino to Unveil L’Atelier Sonore, Immersive Sonic Experience in Madison Avenue Boutique
MILAN — Valentino and its creative director Alessandro Michele are introducing a new cultural and immersive architectural experience at…
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Pope Leo XIV: Continuity the key for Pope seen as unifier
The fact that the conclave was over quickly suggests that from the outset, a significant number of the voting cardinals felt Robert…
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EXCLUSIVE: Jasmine Tookes Is Blending Fragrance, Wellness and Body Care to Launch a Beauty Brand of Her Own
Jasmine Tookes is stepping into the beauty founder role. The model-entrepreneur has joined forces with former private equity investor…
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Indonesia seeks to end rice imports this year as output jumps
Indonesia is set to stop importing rice this year for the first time in decades, thanks to surging production and stockpiles in one of the…
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From Apple to GM, tariffs to cost companies tens of billions
From Apple to General Motors (GM), corporate America is bracing for tens of billions of US dollars in damages from Trump’s trade war – and…
Culture
Charlie Vickers, Yerin Ha Australian Mystery Series ‘The Survivors’ Sets Netflix Debut, Trailer Unveiled
Netflix has set a June 6 premiere date for “The Survivors,” the anticipated six-part Australian mystery series based on Jane Harper’s…
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Bain Capital to sell China data centre business likely valued at over US$4 billion: sources
US investment firm Bain Capital is seeking to sell the China business of data centre operator WinTriX DC Group, in a deal that could value…
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Korean Chains Megabox and Lotte Cinema Sign Merger Agreement
JoongAng Group and retail behemoth Lotte Group have inked a blockbuster deal that promises to dramatically reshape South Korea‘s…
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How the Singapore dollar could perform against the greenback this year
Fading US exceptionalism could pave the way for further appreciation of the Singapore dollar against the greenback, said analysts. The…
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Gold firms on dip buying; US-China trade talks in focus
Gold prices firmed on Friday (May 9), as investors bought bullion following a decline in the previous session, while markets looked ahead…
Business
'There is no truce': Ukraine's soldiers and civilians on Russia's ceasefire
Yogita Limaye reporting from the Donetsk region Hours into the ceasefire Russia had called for, we drove into the Donetsk region of…
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Frasers Property H1 profit rises 147.6% to S$142.2 million on tax reversal
Frasers Property posted a 147.6 per cent jump in net profit to S$142.2 million for the first half ended Mar 31, 2025, from S$57.4 million…
Culture
‘Ghosts’ Season Finale: How the Return of Elias as the Devil’s Emissary Adds a Dangerous New Twist
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for the season finale of “Ghosts,” which aired Thursday night on CBS. Oh hell no. “Ghosts”…
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US sanctions on China refiners over Iran oil disrupt operations: sources
Recent US sanctions on two small Chinese refiners for buying Iranian oil have created difficulties receiving crude and led them to sell…
Lifestyle
‘Will Trent’ Post-Mortem: Ramón Rodriguez on Will’s Father Reveal, Casting the Actor and Angie’s Pregnancy Reveal
Spoiler alert: This story contains major plot details from Season 3, Episode 17 of ABC’s “Will Trent,” titled “Why Hello, Sheriff.” ABC’s…
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Newspaper headlines: US deal 'made by Brexit' and 'Holy smoke'
1 hour ago Share Save Share Save Sign up for our morning newsletter and get BBC News in your inbox. Related Internet Links Daily Express…
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ST Engineering posts 8% rise in Q1 revenue to S$2.9 billion
ST Engineering’s revenue rose 8 per cent to S$2.9 billion for the first quarter ended March, from S$2.7 billion in the corresponding…
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Gaelic Games: Enforced skort rule in Camogie 'screams sexism'
What is a skort? The current rules governing playing gear for camogie state that it must include a skirt, skort (a pair of shorts with an…
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A Day in the Live-Streamed Life of Donald Trump
In Donald Trump’s first term, he reinvented many things about how the job of President was done. The strictly scheduled day of his…
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The Kooks and Hard-Fi on the last great wave of British guitar bands
Mark Savage Music Correspondent "I'm pretty sure we hung out in Brixton. Hopefully I didn't embarrass myself." Luke Pritchard, the…
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Luxury labels ditch steep China discounts to rebuild brand value
Some luxury labels are pulling back from steep markdowns in China, seeking to rebuild an image of exclusivity to lure back wealthy…