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Workers, migrants focus of documentaries by Oscar winners at Venice

IC Markets Australia Wins People's Choice Forex Broker Innovation Award at the 2026 Finder Innovation Awards

Nepal seeks survivors two weeks after deadly floods

Brent oil tops $100 on Mideast flare-up, fanning inflation fears

Bangladesh measles crisis kills more than 1,000 children

EU wants to edge out China in public contracts

Pakistan collapse to 26-4 against England in 3rd Test

Google unveils 13 bn euro AI expansion in Finland

EU helps cities tighten screws on Airbnb, holiday rentals

Singapore's hefty ministerial pay hikes draw mixed feelings

Courtois to put Belgium career on hold

Cyberattack ruled out in UK air traffic glitch as more flights axed

RavenDB Launches Quill to Bring Production AI Agents to Enterprise SQL Systems, No Migration Required

Ekiden Launches Canton Network’s First Order Book-Based Derivatives Exchange

Sri Lanka police seek public help to arrest chief

Sri Lanka's police issued a public appeal Thursday to locate their fugitive chief, who has been missing since a court order for his arrest following the death of an officer.

Global sea ice cover hits record low in February as world continues hot streak

Global sea ice cover reached a historic low in February, Europe's climate monitor said Thursday, with temperatures spiking up to 11C above average near the North Pole as the world continued its persistent heat streak.

Asian markets rally on US tariff reprieve, possible China stimulus

Asian stocks climbed on Thursday as investors welcomed US President Donald Trump's auto tariff delay and were expecting China to announce a large stimulus package.

Acquittal of Fukushima operator ex-bosses finalised

Japan's top court said Thursday it had finalised the acquittal of two former executives from the operator of the Fukushima nuclear plant charged with professional negligence over the 2011 meltdown.

Chinese economy faces rising international 'uncertainty', official says

China's economy is facing growing "uncertainty" in the international environment, as well as insufficient domestic demand, a top economic official said on Thursday.

Strikes hit Lufthansa profits, Olympics dent Air France

German airline giant Lufthansa said Thursday its 2024 profits dived during a turbulent year marked by strikes, rising costs and delays in aircraft deliveries, but vowed a turnaround plan will boost earnings this year.

Pope Francis resting after 'peaceful night': Vatican

Pope Francis was "resting" Thursday after spending a "peaceful night", as he nears three weeks in hospital with pneumonia, the Vatican said.

Osaka says Indian Wells loss 'worst match in my life'

Naomi Osaka's roller-coaster season continued with a first-round loss at Indian Wells on Wednesday that left the four-time Grand Slam winner apologizing on social media.

Rohingya refugee food aid to be halved from next month: UN

Rations will be halved for around one million Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh from next month due to a lack of funds, the United Nations food agency has said.

Ethiopia's ancient instrument begena healing souls

Biruktawit Tasew's fingers glide over the strings of the begena, producing a deep, hypnotic sound. Along with six fellow musicians, she breaks into a solemn religious melody, holding their audience spellbound.

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