WTO faults US in dispute brought by China over clean energy subsidies

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In a landmark ruling, the WTO has found the US's green energy subsidies inconsistent with international trade agreements, igniting tensions with China and raising questions about the future of global trade

US lawmakers say Nvidia AI tech 'powering China's military'

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California-based Nvidia is the world's most valuable company because its artificial intelligence chips are in such huge demand.

Chinese quadriplegic runs farm with just one finger

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Li, who suffers from a genetic degenerative condition that progressively weakens muscles, relies on a ventilator permanently connected to his windpipe to breathe, ...

Trump sues US tax agency for $10 billion over leaked records

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This is not the first time the president has filed a legal claim against the federal government he oversees.

Dubai to expand financial hub with $27 billion in new projects

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Dubai is poised to invest over 100 billion dirhams ($27 billion) to expand its financial hub, meeting the soaring demand from foreign firms and addressing space ...

Dutch tech firm ASML says to cut around 1,700 jobs

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Dutch tech giant ASML said Wednesday that it would lay off around 1,700 people.

Dollar struggles to recover from losses after Trump comments

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Traders are also keeping an eye on the Federal Reserve's latest meeting, hoping for some guidance on its plans for interest rates amid uncertainty over the US president's ...

Microsoft ordered to stop tracking school children: privacy campaigners

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Online rights campaigners Noyb filed two complaints against Microsoft in 2024, saying the company's education software that is widely used in schools violates data ...

Germany offers €1 million reward for Berlin blackout culprits

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The electricity outage left roughly 45,000 homes and 2,200 businesses without power for nearly a week in the middle of winter in the southwest of the German capital. ...

Tire companies face US trial on additive said to kill salmon

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Fishermen in San Francisco are challenging major tire manufacturers in court, alleging that a chemical additive poses a deadly threat to endangered salmon populations. ...

Social media giants face landmark trial over addiction claims

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A landmark trial beginning this week in Los Angeles could establish a legal precedent on whether social media companies deliberately designed their platforms to ...

TikTok establishes joint venture to end US ban threat

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The video-sharing app is a global digital entertainment powerhouse but its mass appeal and links to China have raised concerns over privacy and national security. ...

Japan's exports to US fall as tariffs bite

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In 2025, Japan's exports to the United States fell 4.1%, contributing to a 12.6% decline in Tokyo's trade surplus with Washington to 7.5 trillion yen ($47 billion), ...

YouTuber IShowSpeed hits 50m subscribers in Nigeria on Africa tour

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The YouTube and Twitch star's tour kicked off on December 29, travelling through some 15 countries across Africa and drawing crowds at every stop.

Real Madrid top football rich list as Liverpool surge

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Spanish giants Madrid generated nearly 1.2 billion euros ($1.4 billion) in revenue in the 2024/25 season despite failing to win a major trophy.

Stocks track Wall St rally as Trump cools tariff threats in Davos

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Markets have been whipped with volatility this week after the US president said at the weekend that he would hammer several nations

Global leaders criticise US trade policies at Davos as Trump's trip to Davos hits technical glitches

Siphelele Dludla|Published

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, global leaders unite to challenge the US's aggressive trade policies, as President Trump's trip faces unexpected delays due ...

Trump tariff threat has global investors running for cover

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Gold has broken record after record in recent months as the precious commodity, along with sister metal silver, benefits from safe-haven status.

Cocoa gets cheaper but chocolate makers still hold back

Bloomberg|Published

Discover the impact of declining cocoa prices on the chocolate industry and why manufacturers are hesitant to adjust their strategies in a changing market.

Saks files for bankruptcy a year after adding debt to buy Neiman

Bloomberg|Published

Saks Global Enterprises has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, marking a significant downturn for the iconic luxury retailer. This move follows a year of ...