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China’s M&A deals to rise from decade-low as DeepSeek, AI spur interest, experts say
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in China's capital market are projected to rebound this year from a 10-year low as the sudden rise of start-up DeepSeek propels more deals in...
Violence up at German train stations, with Berlin top of the list
German police recorded the highest number of violent incidents among all of the country's railway stations at Berlin's central train station in 2024.There were 764 cases, up from 620...
Exhibition giving Afghan women and girls a voice
Women from Afghanistan have shared their stories of living under Taliban rule for a new exhibition.Window to the Soul Afghanistan launched on Friday, at Jerwood DanceHouse in Ipswich, and...
Temperatures drop like a rock this weekend
A swiftly traveling clipper-type storm dropping southward across the Great Lakes will usher in mid-winter Arctic air for the weekend. A mix of precipitation starts to brush Buffalo metro...
Three dead as ‘brutal’ cyclone sweeps through Reunion
Three people have died in Reunion after Cyclone Garance swept through the French Indian Ocean territory with gusts of up to 234km/h (145mph).The tropical cyclone left more than 180,000...
7 key takeaways from the Israeli military’s report on what happened on Oct. 7
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released most of its investigation of what happened on Oct. 7, 2023, and in the days leading up to Hamas’ massacre. While the initial...
Postal strike hits 10% of German deliveries, further strikes planned
Delivery services across Germany were hit by a limited strike by some 77,000 postal workers that resulted in 10% of letters and parcels not reaching their destinations as scheduled,...
Everything you need to know to enjoy Carnaval in Brazil
Carnaval is celebrated all around the world, but it’s said that Brazil does it best. No matter what part of the country you visit, you’ll find people of all...
Human rights expert accuses UN peacekeepers of violations in Central Africa Republic
BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — United Nations peacekeeping forces and Russian mercenaries are carrying out human rights violations in the Central African Republic, an independent investigator says.Yao Agbetse,...
Italy breaks ‘taboo’ with push to revive nuclear
Italy's cabinet opened the door Friday to a return to nuclear power, aiming to overturn nearly 40 years of opposition -- though experts say any revival is at least...
