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'Life in the old dog': German economy grows more than expected

Germany's quarterly growth beat forecasts and inflation slowed sharply as energy price pressures fuelled by the Iran war eased, boosting hopes Friday of a sustained recovery for Europe's biggest economy.

Relatives' anguish grows as Spain identifies train crash dead

Distraught relatives of the 69 victims of Spain's second high-speed train collision this year endured growing anguish on Friday as the authorities worked to identify the bodies.

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Basel backs splashing the bucks to host Eurovision

Basel voters on Sunday overwhelmingly approved the city putting up nearly $40 million towards hosting next year's Eurovision Song Contest, meaning the continental TV extravaganza will go ahead with its customary full-on razzmatazz.

Edinburgh's alternative tour guides show 'more real' side of city

Edinburgh, one the most visited cities in Europe, is offering tourists the chance to see it from a different angle -- through the eyes of tour guides who have slept on its streets.

Wounded Bangladesh protesters receive robotic helping hand

Squeezing rubber-covered robotic prosthetic hands, Bangladesh protesters wounded during the deadly revolution to topple autocratic leader Sheikh Hasina test out replacement arms for their lost limbs.

Palestinian pottery sees revival in war-ravaged Gaza

Traditional clay pottery is seeing a resurgence in the Gaza Strip, where Palestinians are forced to find solutions for a shortage of plates and other crockery to eat from in the territory ravaged by more than a year of war.

Afghan women turn to entrepreneurship under Taliban

When Zainab Ferozi saw Afghan women struggling to feed their families after Taliban authorities took power, she took matters into her own hands and poured her savings into starting a business.

Trump's mass deportation plan could end up hurting economic growth

President-elect Donald Trump's hardline immigration proposals -- including a controversial mass deportation plan -- could prove economically damaging, analysts say, with US sectors that rely heavily on foreign workers like agriculture and construction especially hard hit.

Scientists seek miracle pill to stop methane cow burps

A scientist guides a long tube into the mouth and down to the stomach of Thing 1, a two-month-old calf that is part of a research project aiming to prevent cows from burping methane, a potent greenhouse gas.

Scott Bessent a credible, safe pick for Treasury: experts

Hedge fund manager Scott Bessent is a credible, safe choice for US Treasury secretary -- and one that is likely positive for markets -- observers said Saturday following President-elect Donald Trump's highly anticipated nomination.

Storms bring chaos to Ireland, France, UK

Ireland, Britain and France faced travel chaos on Saturday and one person died as a winter storm battered northwest Europe with strong winds, heavy rain, snow and ice.

Tokyo police care for lost umbrellas, keys, flying squirrels

Lost your umbrella, keys, or perhaps a flying squirrel? In Tokyo, the police are almost certainly taking meticulous care of it.

What forcing Google to sell Chrome could mean

US antitrust lawyers are calling on a judge to force the sale of Google's Chrome browser to limit the company's market clout in a move that would shake up the internet giant.

Budget, debt: Trump's Treasury chief faces urgent challenges

President-elect Donald Trump's new Treasury chief needs to hit the ground running once he takes office, tasked with rolling out his boss's economic vision and grappling with the country's debt limit.

Trump names hedge fund manager Scott Bessent as Treasury chief

US President-elect Donald Trump on Friday named billionaire Scott Bessent as his Treasury secretary, choosing the hedge fund manager to help execute an agenda promising tax cuts and tariffs.

Trump to name hedge fund manager Scott Bessent as Treasury chief: US media

US President-elect Donald Trump is expected to pick billionaire Scott Bessent as his Treasury secretary, media outlets reported Friday, choosing the hedge fund manager to help execute an agenda promising tax cuts and tariffs.

Second Australian dies after suspected Laos poisoning

A second young Australian tourist died in a Thai hospital on Friday, bringing the death toll related to suspected methanol poisoning during a night out in a Laos backpacker hotspot to six.

'Primitive' beers draw crowds at Belgian brewery

Winding between copper vats and oak barrels, a cluster of early-morning visitors filed through a cavernous Brussels building for an up-close peek at craft beers brewed using a centuries-old method -- before sampling the result.

Russian ruble hits lowest level against dollar since March 2022

The Russian ruble slumped on Friday to its lowest level against the US dollar since March 2022, a day after Moscow fired a hypersonic missile on Ukraine and Washington sanctioned a key Russian bank.

'We want change': Romanian far-right leader eyes presidential run-off

Romanian far-right leader George Simion, a Donald Trump fan, has been touring the countryside, including bringing truckloads of construction material to a flood-hit village, ahead of Sunday's presidential election.

Spain fines 'abusive' budget airlines 179 mn euros

Spain's leftist government said Friday it has fined five budget airlines including Ryanair and EasyJet 179 million euros ($187 million) for "abusive practices" such as charging passengers for hand luggage.

Kenyan street style snappers reclaim the heart of Nairobi

Alex Okwomi trains his lens on his latest clients: two young women whose identical crimson dresses will make a striking photo as they pose and pout against the photogenic skyline of Nairobi's central business district.

Japan government approves $140bn stimulus

Japan's minority government signed off Friday on a $140-billion stimulus drive aimed at putting more money in consumers' pockets after the ruling party's worst election result in 15 years.

German GDP downgraded in new blow for struggling economy

German third-quarter growth was downgraded Friday with official data showing it expanded even more weakly than previously thought, in a new blow for Europe's top economy as it battles multiple headwinds.

Team behind film about world's first IVF baby hope to spread joy and debate

The makers of a new film about the British pioneers of IVF hope it highlights the "fragile" status of fertility treatment, with perceived threats in places like the United States and dwindling availability in the UK.

First Gas-To-Power Data Centre Connection

HIGHLIGHTSFirst two modular data centres (MDCs) operated under the Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with Blackhart Technologies are now being populated with first 589 Bitmain S19J Pro (104T) Antminers used for Bitcoin mining (see images overleaf);The first two MDCs are expected to be fully populated with miners over the weekend and connected to Gentech gas fired generators;AXP's focus is to deliver performance reliability from gas-to-power generation to ensure uptime of Bitcoin mining operations. Demonstrating this performance reliability provides the catalyst for commencement of similar operations at two more sites and further expansion thereafter;The Company will keep shareholders updated on operations under the JDA as well as other ongoing field development activities.

Results of 2024 Annual General Meeting

In accordance with Listing Rule 3.13.2 and Section 251AA(2) of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), AXP Energy Limited advises the poll results of its 2024 Annual General Meeting held earlier today.

Clear Start Tax Warns Taxpayers About Upcoming IRS Collection Changes in 2025

Proactive tax resolution strategies to help individuals and businesses navigate stricter enforcement measures for long-term financial security

Top US securities regulator to exit, clearing way for Trump pick

The top US securities regulator, a skeptic towards cryptocurrency who was appointed by President Joe Biden, announced Thursday he will step down in January when Donald Trump takes office.

Five tourists dead after suspected tainted alcohol poisoning in Laos

Five foreign tourists have died after a suspected mass methanol poisoning from drinking tainted alcohol at a backpacker hotspot in Laos, Western government officials and media said Thursday.

US actor Smollett's conviction for staged attack overturned

American actor Jussie Smollett's conviction for fabricating a racist and homophobic hate crime in Chicago in 2019 was overturned Thursday on due process grounds.

Indian PM Modi highlights interest in Guyana's oil

Visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Thursday his country is interested in oil from Guyana, the small South American nation with the world's highest per capita crude reserves.

Stock markets push higher but Ukraine tensions urge caution

Stock markets mostly rose in Europe and on Wall Street on Thursday, recovering from recent selling but with investors wary of the escalating Ukraine war on Europe's doorstep.

IMF sees 'limited' impact of floods on Spain GDP growth

Last month's deadly floods in Spain, the country's worst natural disaster in decades, will have a "limited" impact on its "robust" economic growth, the International Monetary Fund said Thursday.

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