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Bulgarians stock up on firewood as energy costs surge
Winter is closing in but the sound of chainsaws still reverberates on the forest-covered slopes of the mountains in northern Bulgaria, while horses stand ready to transport the freshly cut wood down the steep paths.
'It all fell on me': Russian mothers alone as draft exiles dads
Wrapped up in brightly coloured snowsuits, Yekaterina Filimonova cycles through Moscow's snow-blanketed streets with her three sons to their nursery.
Let the good times roll? Bangkok becomes Southeast Asia's weed Wild West
From sleek boutiques to rickety stalls, hundreds of cannabis dispensaries have sprouted across Bangkok following decriminalisation, but in a nation once infamous for tough drug laws, Thai vendors are asking: can the high times last?
Black Colombian army major breaks ranks by wearing natural hair
A Colombian army major, Martha Estrada, has made history by becoming the first Black policewoman to wear her hair unstraightened while on duty, a symbolic advancement in the country's battle against discrimination.
One of Ireland's last Traveller tinsmiths mourns lost way of life
Warmed by a wood-burning stove and thinking of the past, James Collins often works with tin late into the evening, the passing of time punctuated by the steady tap of his hammer.
Google says does not change search results after Hong Kong anthem row
Google said Thursday it does not manipulate search results, after Hong Kong's government said the tech giant had refused its demand to remove a popular protest song.
'No space': German hospitals overwhelmed by sick kids
When Debora Zilz rushed her baby son Andreas to a Berlin hospital because of a serious respiratory illness, she got a shock.
UK nurses begin unprecedented walkout
UK nurses on Thursday begin an unprecedented strike as a "last resort" in their fight for better wages and working conditions, despite warnings it could put patients at risk.
ECB tipped to follow Fed with smaller rate hike
The European Central Bank is expected to follow the US Federal Reserve's lead on Thursday and opt for a smaller interest rate hike, analysts said, on signs that red-hot inflation is finally easing.
Asian markets sink with Wall St on hawkish Fed outlook
Asian equities fell Thursday after the Federal Reserve signalled US interest rates would go higher than expected and warned the world's biggest economy would grow less than expected next year, fanning fears a recession is on the way.
World Cup run temporarily masks Argentina's inflation misery
Argentina's economy may be sinking but the entire country is buoyant, basking in the elation of its football team led by iconic captain Lionel Messi reaching the World Cup final.
US political world seeks distance from disgraced donor Bankman-Fried
After years of benefitting from the enormous contributions of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried -- accused of massive financial fraud -- America's political elite are now skittering away, eager to put distance between themselves and the disgraced cryptocurrency darling.
US regulator says reform will boost individual investors
Emphasizing the need to protect small investors, US securities regulators Wednesday proposed new rules to ensure competition in the execution of stock market trades.
US stocks retreat as Fed says more work to do to counter inflation
US stocks declined along with the dollar on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve lifted interest rates again and signaled that it expects more hikes ahead.
US Fed downshifts campaign to tame inflation but still 'some ways to go'
The Federal Reserve moderated its all-out campaign to cool US inflation Wednesday, lifting the benchmark lending rate by a half percentage point though warning there is still "some ways to go."
S.Africa's power utility CEO resigns amid energy crisis
The head of South Africa's beleaguered state-owned power utility Eskom, Andre de Ruyter, has resigned, the company said on Wednesday, as the country suffers from a worsening energy crisis.
Germany signs contract to buy F-35 jets
Germany on Wednesday signed a deal to buy dozens of US-made F-35 fighter jets, US officials said, part of the country's military overhaul following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
US Fed downshifts all-out campaign to tame inflation
The Federal Reserve moderated its all-out campaign to cool US inflation Wednesday, lifting the benchmark lending rate by a half percentage point as its policy actions ripple through the economy.
Morocco-Qatar special World Cup flights cancelled: airline
Morocco's national carrier announced Wednesday that some special flights operated by its Qatari counterpart to Doha had been cancelled for fans seeking to watch the World Cup semi-final.
Twitter suspends account tracking Elon Musk's jet
A Twitter account that tracked flights of Elon Musk's private jet put out word Wednesday that it was suspended by the platform despite the billionaire's talk of free speech.
French prosecutors search Macron's party offices
French prosecutors said Wednesday that they had searched the headquarters of President Emmanuel Macron's Renaissance party in their investigation into the use of consulting firms by the government since 2017.
Markets muted before expected US rate hike
Caution reigned on stock markets on Wednesday ahead of an expected interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve as inflation remains at decade-high levels despite moderate slowdowns.
EU vows investment in push to boost SE Asia ties
The EU vowed billions of dollars of investment in southeast Asia Wednesday, as leaders looked to bolster ties at a summit in the face of the Ukraine war and challenges from China.
Microsoft seeks to bring internet to millions in Africa by satellite
Microsoft announced plans Wednesday to bring internet access via satellite to 10 million people, half of them in Africa, as part of efforts to bridge a digital divide with the developing world.
Stocks diverge before expected US rate hike
Global stock markets diverged Wednesday, with Asia rising and Europe falling before an expected interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve, with inflation around the highest levels in decades despite moderate slowdowns.
UK inflation slows, remains close to 11 percent
British inflation slowed more than expected in November but remained near the highest level in more than 40 years, official data showed Wednesday, as a cost-of-living crisis sparks fresh UK strikes.
Zara owner's profits rise despite inflation
Zara owner Inditex reported Wednesday a jump in profits in the third quarter of its fiscal year despite soaring inflation and the war in Ukraine impacting business costs.
UK inflation slows but remains elevated
British inflation slowed in November but sat near the highest level in more than 40 years, data showed Wednesday, as a cost-of-living crisis sparks fresh strikes.
Fear persists 10 years after Delhi gang rape and murder
Ten years ago the brutal gang rape and murder of a young woman on a Delhi bus horrified the world and shone a spotlight on high rates of sexual violence in India.
Polish fish farm fights 'myth of Russian caviar'
With Moscow blacklisted since it invaded Ukraine, Europe's main producer of caviar wants to put an end, once and for all, to the delicacy's traditional association with Russia.
Asian markets extend US rally after inflation boost, eyes on Fed
Asian markets rose Wednesday and the dollar struggled to recover as investors welcomed softer-than-expected US inflation data that could allow the Federal Reserve to slow down its pace of interest rate hikes.
US Fed expected to slow pace of rate hikes as inflation eases
US central bankers open the second day of a key policy meeting Wednesday, with mounting anticipation of a smaller hike to its benchmark lending rate as inflation showed signs of easing.