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Global stocks and oil slump on China lockdowns, interest rates
World stock markets mostly sank Monday and oil prices slumped as China's Covid lockdowns added to stubborn fears over the impact of rising US interest rates and surging inflation.
EasyJet tackles Covid staff shortage by removing seats
EasyJet plans to remove seats from Airbus aircraft this summer, allowing the British airline to fly with fewer cabin crew as it struggles with Covid absences and staff recruitment.
French court opens hearing into deadly Yemenia Airways crash
A French court opened hearings Monday in the case of the 2009 crash of a Yemenia Airways flight that killed 152 people but miraculously left a 12-year-old girl alive.
Global stocks deepen losses on rising rates, China lockdowns
World stock markets mostly sank Monday on stubborn fears over the impact of rising US interest rates, surging inflation and China's Covid lockdowns.
Sri Lanka imposes curfew after violent clashes
Sri Lankan authorities imposed a nationwide curfew and deployed the army on Monday after dozens of people were hospitalised in the biggest clashes in weeks of anti-government protests.
Indian rupee falls to new low on Fed action, inflation fears
The Indian rupee plunged to an all-time low against the greenback on Monday, as US monetary policy tightening roiled sentiment and foreign investors continued to dump domestic stocks.
Britain, Cyprus hail 'new era' on military land
Thousands of Cypriots living on British military land will have the right to develop their properties under a deal to take effect next week, ending decades of unequal treatment, officials said Monday.
Indonesia maintains steady growth in first quarter thanks to exports
Indonesia's economy maintained steady growth in the first quarter of 2022 despite global tensions, official data showed on Monday, as the nation reaped the benefits of soaring commodities prices and an easing of Covid restrictions.
Sri Lanka imposes curfew in capital after 20 injured in clashes
Sri Lankan police imposed a curfew on Monday after clashes between rival political camps, as anger builds over the island’s worst economic crisis since independence.
Asian stocks tumble on global anxieties over inflation and China lockdowns
Asian stocks fell on Monday as investors remained anxious over inflation and the ongoing impact of China's Covid lockdown policies, despite an initial Wall Street bounce thanks to a solid US jobs report.
Decades on, 'France's George Floyd' gets screen treatment
The name resonates deeply among French minorities as a symbol of police violence, but it has taken 35 years for the death of Malik Oussekine to be recounted on-screen.
China's April exports slump to lowest in two years as virus bites
China's export growth slumped in April to its lowest level in almost two years, customs data showed Monday, as a Covid resurgence shuttered factories, sparked transport curbs and caused congestion at key ports.
Yazidis displaced anew by north Iraq violence
Iraqi policeman Jundi Khodr Kalo was among thousands of Yazidis again forced to flee their homes this month, after fierce clashes between the army and local fighters in their Sinjar heartland.
Asian stocks tumble on global anxieties over inflation
Asian stocks fell Monday as investors remained anxious over inflation and the ongoing impact of China's Covid lockdown policies, despite an initial Wall Street bounce thanks to a solid US jobs report.
Jetliner aborts landing in Mexico to avoid another plane
A jetliner attempting to land in Mexico City aborted its approach at the last second to avoid hitting a plane taxiing on the runway, an airline official said Sunday.
French court to probe deadly Yemenia Airways crash
A French court will open hearings Monday in the case of the 2009 crash of a Yemenia Airways flight that killed 152 people but miraculously left a 12-year-old girl alive.
Dozens feared dead in school bombing as G7 rallies behind Ukraine
Rescuers on Sunday scrambled to find dozens of civilians feared dead in a strike on a Ukrainian school as the G7 reaffirmed their unity with Kyiv on the eve of Russia's World War II victory celebrations.
G7 countries pledge to stop Russia oil imports
The G7 club of wealthy nations committed Sunday to phasing out its dependency on Russian oil and issued a scathing statement accusing President Vladimir Putin of bringing "shame" on Russia with his invasion of Ukraine.
'Critically stable': Ukraine's last stand for easternmost hub
The dozen jumpy and exhausted soldiers cowering under a bridge from incoming shellfire formed Ukraine's last line of defence against Russia's assault on this easternmost city still held by Kyiv.
Xi warms up China's economy, but virus narrows options
President Xi Jinping has offered state backing for tech, infrastructure and jobs to revive China's economy, but analysts warn growth will continue to wilt until Beijing drops its rigid virus controls.
C.Africa's leap into bitcoin leaves its people bemused
In the Central African Republic (CAR), nine out of 10 people do not have internet, and only one in seven has electricity -- that is, when there are no power cuts.
Blooming shame: Pandemic, Ukraine war hurts Thai orchid industry
Thailand's orchid growers, already weary after two years of being battered by the pandemic, are bracing for fresh blows to their livelihood as the war in Ukraine and changing weather patterns further cloud their futures.
US companies break long silence on abortion rights
After carefully avoiding the taboo topic for decades, more and more US companies are taking a stand on the right to abortion, a sign of a new generation with growing influence and very different expectations than their predecessors.
Facing soaring rents, some US tenants are fighting back
Before the start of each month, Anh-Thu Nguyen and her two roommates send rental checks to their landlord. A few days later, the checks are mailed back.
Nigerian airlines suspend flights over soaring fuel prices
Nigerian airlines are to suspend all flights from Monday over rising jet fuel prices, an umbrella organisation of operators said on Saturday.
Pensioners swarm cash vans under fire at Ukraine front
Postwoman Iryna Fedyanina's laughter drowns out the mortar fire ringing out as she hands out pensions to the frightened masses near a river splitting Ukrainian and Russian forces.
Government pressure forces Venezuelan media to self-censor
Football fans have become familiar with final calls being made by "VAR" -- video assistant referees -- but at one of Venezuela's biggest radio groups, it also controls what news gets aired.
Indonesia seizes tanker over palm oil export ban violation
The Indonesian Navy has seized a tanker that was carrying palm oil out of the country in violation of an export ban, a spokesman said Saturday.
Soy boon for Argentina as Ukraine war boosts prices
Russia's war on Ukraine has sent grain prices skyrocketing -- a worry for consumers worldwide but potentially a boon for producers like Argentina, which hopes an influx of soybean "agridollars" will boost its faltering economy.
Warhol Monroe portrait set to smash records at New York sales
An Andy Warhol portrait of Marilyn Monroe worth an estimated $200 million headlines this month's spring sales in New York that collectors say are among the most anticipated ever.
Global stocks mostly fall despite solid US jobs data
Global stocks mostly tumbled Friday to conclude a volatile week as investors fretted over inflation and worries about slowing growth despite a solid US jobs report.
At least 75 killed in recent Haiti gang battles: UN
Clashes between two rival gangs in the outskirts of the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince have claimed the lives of at least 75 people, including women and children, in less than two weeks, the UN said Friday.
Yogurt maker Lactalis betting on US appetite
French dairy giant Lactalis is betting big on North America, adapting to local preferences to attract consumers while it manages country-specific issues, such as the extreme volatility of US milk prices.
Facebook accused of blocking Australian health sites
A whistleblower group is accusing Facebook of deliberately blocking websites for Australian hospitals and emergency services as part of a negotiating tactic last year.
Crisis-hit Sri Lanka declares emergency after crippling strike
Sri Lanka's president Friday declared a state of emergency for the second time in five weeks, giving security forces sweeping powers amid a nationwide strike by angry demonstrators who blame him for an unprecedented economic crisis.
India, Pakistan must brace for even worse heatwaves
The devastating heatwave that gripped India and Pakistan over the last two months is unprecedented, but worse -- perhaps far worse -- is on the horizon as climate change continues apace, top climate scientists told AFP.
Solid job growth continues in recovering US economy
From bars to factories to warehouses, American businesses hired staff with vigor in April as the US economy recovers from the damage done by Covid-19 while grappling with inflation that has hit the highest rate in decades.
Tech vs telecoms: EU ignites debate on 'net neutrality'
Tech and streaming giants suck up vast amounts of bandwidth, so the EU this week revived a long-standing idea to make them pay the telecom firms who maintain the infrastructure.
Stocks selloff deepens, pound takes fresh tumble
A global stocks selloff over fears about the impact of interest rate hikes that seek to tackle sky-high inflation deepened on Friday.