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Burberry warns 1,700 jobs at risk after annual loss

British luxury fashion label Burberry said Wednesday it could shed almost one-fifth of its global workforce over two years to reduce costs as it fell into an annual net loss.

Colombia joins Belt and Road initiative as China courts Latin America

Colombia formally agreed on Wednesday to join China's vast Belt and Road infrastructure initiative, as Beijing draws Latin America closer in a bid to counter the United States.

Protection racket? Asian semiconductor giants fear looming tariffs

Inside one of South Korea's oldest semiconductor research institutes, the cleanrooms and workshops are calm and immaculate, but outside the Seoul National University campus, a chip storm is brewing.

Eurovision stage a dynamic 3D 'playground': producer

The Eurovision Song Contest's groundbreaking stage, built in a race against time, is a hi-tech playground for artists performing at the world's biggest live music TV event, its producer told AFP.

Cruise unleashes 'Mission: Impossible' juggernaut at Cannes

Tom Cruise's "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning" powers into the Cannes film festival for its premiere on Wednesday on a steamroller of hype.

Sony girds for US tariffs after record annual net profit

Japan's Sony on Wednesday reported a record annual net profit but issued a cautious forecast, saying it hopes to "manage the impact" of US trade tariffs on its business.

Sony logs 18% annual net profit jump, forecast cautious

Japanese entertainment and electronics giant Sony on Wednesday reported an 18 percent jump in annual net profit but issued a cautious forecast for the current financial year.

Australian seaweed farm tackles burps to help climate

It is barely visible, and needs no irrigation or fertilisers: lying off the coast of Australia is a vast seaweed crop destined to curb livestock's climate-altering flatulence and belches.

Lift-off at Eurovision as first semi-final takes flight

The 2025 Eurovision Song Contest kicked off Tuesday with a first semi-final filled with pyrotechnics, colour and a dazzling sweep of music, from Portuguese guitar ballads to Belgian techno.

Sean Combs's ex Cassie says he forced her into 'disgusting' sex ordeals

Sean "Diddy" Combs's former partner Casandra Ventura told jurors at the music mogul's sex trafficking trial Tuesday how he subjected her to "disgusting" marathon group sex sessions.

Brazil legend Marta returns for Japan friendlies

Legendary Brazil striker Marta will return to the national team aged 39 after a nine-month absence for two friendlies against Japan, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said Tuesday.

It's showtime at Eurovision as semis begin

The 2025 Eurovision Song Contest started Tuesday in a blaze of lights, colour and pyrotechnics as competitors strutted their stuff in the first semi-final in the world's biggest televised live music event.

US inflation cooled in April as Trump began tariff rollout

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday hailed cooler-than-expected April inflation data and reiterated his call for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, as analysts warned that his tariffs may still fuel price hikes in the months ahead.

Rights groups urge court to halt UK fighter jet supplies to Israel

Rights groups on Tuesday urged judges to halt Britain's supply of fighter jet parts to Israel amid the war in Gaza, as they took the government to court and accused it of breaking international law.

Sean Combs's ex Cassie says he 'controlled' her life

Sean "Diddy" Combs's former partner Casandra Ventura told jurors at the music mogul's sex trafficking trial Tuesday how he "controlled" her life and wielded compromising sexual blackmail material to keep her in line.

US inflation cooled in April as Trump rolled out tariffs

US consumer inflation cooled slightly in April, but analysts warned prices could spike in the coming months as businesses grapple with President Donald Trump's sweeping "liberation day" tariffs.

US consumer inflation cooled in April as Trump rolled out tariffs

US consumer inflation cooled slightly in April, but analysts warned prices could spike in the coming months as businesses come to grips with President Donald Trump's sweeping "liberation day" tariffs.

Trump basks in Saudi welcome on business-focused state visit

Donald Trump enjoyed a lavish, royal welcome in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday on the first state visit of his second term, with the US president foremost focused on business deals at the start of a Gulf tour.

Customer data stolen in Marks & Spencer cyberattack

British retailer Marks & Spencer said on Tuesday that some personal data of its customers was stolen in a cyberattack that has crippled its online services for weeks.

German investors cheered by tariff talks, new government

German investor sentiment has jumped, buoyed by rollbacks of US tariffs, and the formation of a new national government, a closely-watched survey showed Tuesday.

Nissan posts $4.5 bn annual net loss, to cut 20,000 jobs

Japan's Nissan posted an annual net loss of $4.5 billion on Tuesday while saying it plans to cut 15 percent of its global workforce and warning about the possible impact of US tariffs.

Nissan posts $4.5 billion annual net loss, says to cut 20,000 jobs

Japan's Nissan posted a huge annual net loss of $4.5 billion on Tuesday while confirming reports that it plans to cut 15 percent of its global workforce and warning about the possible impact of US tariffs.

Trump in Saudi Arabia on Gulf tour, eyeing major deals

Donald Trump enjoyed a lavish welcome in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday as he opened the first state visit of his second term, with the US president eyeing major business deals even as progress on the Middle East's hotspots will likely be harder to reach.

Trump starts Gulf trip in Saudi eyeig deals

Donald Trump enjoyed a lavish welcome in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday as he opened the first state visit of his second term, with the US president eyeing major business deals even as progress on the Middle East's hotspots will likely be harder to reach.

Honda forecasts 70% net profit drop citing 'tariff impact'

Japan's Honda Motor on Tuesday forecast a 70 percent drop in net profit for the 2025-26 financial year as US trade tariffs weigh on the global auto industry.

Japan's SoftBank posts $7.8 bn annual net profit

Japanese tech investor SoftBank Group, a major player in the US Stargate artificial intelligence drive, on Tuesday posted a bumper full-year net profit of $7.8 billion.

Vietnam death row tycoon promises to turn properties into 'golden goose'

A Vietnamese property tycoon trying to avoid a death sentence for multi-billion-dollar fraud has promised to turn her property empire into a "golden goose" to help pay back the assets she embezzled, her lawyer said Tuesday.

Trump starts Gulf trip in Saudi eyeing deals

Donald Trump arrived in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday on the first leg of a Gulf tour that will also take him to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, eyeing business deals even as accords on the Middle East's hotspots will likely be harder to reach.

US tariffs hit Central Europe, Balkans growth: Europe bank

Economic growth in Central Europe and the Balkans is expected to be strained this year by US President Donald Trump's tariff policies, Europe's development bank forecast Tuesday.

Inner workings of AI an enigma - even to its creators

Even the greatest human minds building generative artificial intelligence that is poised to change the world admit they do not comprehend how digital minds think.

Air Force One: iconic jet gets the Trump treatment

It is arguably the world's most iconic plane, an instantly recognizable symbol of the US presidency.

Progressive influencer tells of detention at US airport

A high-profile left-wing influencer and political commentator said Monday he was detained for hours by US border officials and interrogated about his political views.

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