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Nintendo producer 'all nervous' as Zelda classic remake hits shelves

He has been behind some of Nintendo's biggest hits, but producer Eiji Aonuma still feels "nervous" as he awaits players' reactions to the new Zelda video game, "Ocarina of Time" out November 5.

Billionaire Ambani's Jio soars in market debut after India's biggest IPO

Shares in India's Jio Platforms surged nearly 27 percent on its market debut Wednesday, after raising more than $3 billion in the country's biggest initial public offering.

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French beauty brand L'Occitane halts Hong Kong trading over takeover

French beauty company L'Occitane on Tuesday halted trading of its Hong Kong-listed shares pending an announcement of a takeover, according to a company notice to the bourse.

Greek valley that became a lake stirs drought debate

Gracefully rising above a din of croaking frogs as the sun sets, a pelican flies over Lake Karla, one the largest inland expanses of water in Greece.

Asian markets mixed as 'critical' US inflation data looms

Asian stocks were mixed Tuesday as attention turned to crucial US inflation data that could play a pivotal role in the Federal Reserve's decision-making on interest rates, with investors lowering their expectations for how many cuts it will deliver.

Cash-strapped Argentines queue for eyeball scans

Argentines eyeing a financial boost are lining up by the thousands to have their irises scanned in exchange for a few crypto tokens as part of an online biometrics project under scrutiny in several countries.

'Caitlin Clark Effect' set to transform WNBA

After a dazzling college career that smashed records on and off the basketball court, Caitlin Clark's legacy as a trailblazing icon for women's sport is already secure.

Global stocks mixed ahead of ECB decision, US inflation data

Global equities were mixed Monday at the start of a busy week that will feature a eurozone interest rate decision, the kickoff of earnings season and key US inflation data.

Video games top source for TV inspiration says Jonathan Nolan

Video games are likely to become the top source of story inspiration for Hollywood, producer and director Jonathan Nolan said Monday, days before his adaption of the post-apocalyptic role-playing game "Fallout" is set to stream.

OpenAI's Sam Altman declared billionaire by Forbes

Sam Altman, the CEO of ChatGPT creator OpenAI, has become a billionaire, Forbes said Monday.

Stocks advance at start of busy week; gold extends record streak

Global equities rose on Monday while gold soared to a new record peak at the start of a busy week that will include a eurozone interest rate decision and key US inflation data.

Actor Jonathan Majors avoids jail time for assault conviction

US actor Jonathan Majors was sentenced Monday to a year of domestic violence counseling, but avoided jail time after being convicted of assaulting and harassing his then-girlfriend -- a saga that cost him a prime role in Marvel's superhero blockbusters.

Totality insanity: North America gears up for eclipse

Eclipse mania was gripping North America on Monday as a breathtaking celestial event offered a rare convergence of commercial and scientific opportunities -- and an excuse to party.

Good-as-gold Iranian hands back recovered treasure to owner: report

An Iranian man searching through the rubbish found a bag containing gold and dollars and returned it to its owner, a local newspaper reported on Monday.

Paris Olympic medal production on track despite protests: national mint

The French national mint said on Monday that production of the medals for the Paris Olympic Games remained on track despite protests and stoppages by staff since last month.

Beyonce's country album tops Billboard chart, her eighth #1

Beyonce's blockbuster country album "Cowboy Carter" has debuted atop the Billboard 200 chart -- the eighth number one album of her storied career.

Stocks diverge at start of busy week; gold extends record streak

European and Asian equities rose Monday while gold soared to a new record peak at the start of a busy week that will include a eurozone interest rate decision and key US inflation data.

Asian markets mostly rise as traders weigh rates outlook

Most Asian markets squeezed out gains Monday as traders weighed the chances of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates this year after a forecast-busting US jobs report dented hopes for a first move in June.

Four charged over French schoolboy's killing

Two brothers and two other young people have been charged with murder over the killing of a 15-year-old boy that has heightened concern about violence in French schools.

South Korea set to vote in crucial parliamentary election

South Korea will vote Wednesday in key legislative elections that will determine control of the country's parliament -- and whether President Yoon Suk Yeol can advance his socially conservative agenda.

ECB tipped to pause one last time before June rate cut

Buoyed by falling inflation, the European Central Bank is expected to keep borrowing costs on hold one last time Thursday while laying the ground for a first interest rate cut in June.

Prosecutor wants four held over French schoolboy's killing

A French prosecutor on Sunday sought a remand in custody for four people held over the killing of a 15 year old boy that has heightened concern about violence in schools.

Top Europe rights court to issue landmark climate verdicts

Europe's top rights court will on Tuesday issue unprecedented verdicts in three separate cases on the responsibility of states in the face of global warming, rulings that could force governments to adopt more ambitious climate policies.

'Market of Fakes' in Naples, capital of counterfeits and Camorra

As top brands like Gucci and Prada prepare to report billions in sales this month, luxury fakes on the streets of Naples are also yielding a jaw-dropping cash stream -- for the mafia.

AI vs humans: influencers face competition from virtual models

Social media influencers have embraced artificial intelligence to spice up their content but they are also facing growing competition from AI-generated Instagramers, TikTokers and YouTubers.

Chinese sci-fi fans divided over Netflix's '3 Body Problem'

Netflix's blockbuster "3 Body Problem", an adaptation of the crown jewel of Chinese sci-fi, has sparked passionate debate and divided opinions among fans in the country despite it not being available to watch there.

Despite legalization, California battles illegal marijuana farms

"Sheriff's Department! Search Warrant," shout armed officers as they enter a property in the heart of the Californian desert, where they soon find hundreds of illegal cannabis plants.

Elon Musk says Tesla will unveil robotaxi in August

Elon Musk revealed Friday that Tesla will pull back the curtain on a robotaxi this summer, news that comes as adoption of self-driving vehicles hits speed bumps over safety concerns.

US stocks rally on jobs data, shrugging off rising oil prices

Wall Street stocks rallied Friday following strong jobs data, shrugging off worries about higher oil prices and monetary policy.

Southwest Airlines delays departure of Boeing 737 due to engine fire

A Southwest Airlines flight from Texas to Los Angeles was forced to abort during takeoff on Thursday due to an engine fire on a Boeing 737 aircraft, the latest problem incident on a Boeing jet.

Meta asks US judge to toss blockbuster antitrust case

Facebook giant Meta on Friday asked a federal judge to dismiss a case from a powerful US antitrust authority that could see the social media juggernaut forced to sell Instagram and WhatsApp.

Thousands of salmon escape truck crash into nearby river

Tens of thousands of endangered salmon being transported by truck to a US river miraculously survived a road crash by escaping into a nearby creek, officials said.

Climate activists escape jail over London Heathrow drone protest

The co-founder of environmental pressure group Extinction Rebellion escaped jail on Friday for plotting to fly drones near London's Heathrow Airport in protest at expansion plans.

US hiring blows past expectations in March

US hiring rose much more than expected last month, according to government data published Friday, increasing the chances that the Federal Reserve will remain on pause for longer as it weighs when to start cutting interest rates.

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