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European stocks open mixed 29 Apr 2026 - 11:33 am

Brussels: European stock markets opened trading on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, on a mixed performance, as each reacted in its own way to...

Adidas reports higher profits but warns of 'volatile' climate 29 Apr 2026 - 11:23 am

Frankfurt: German sportswear giant Adidas on Wednesday, April 29, 2026,reported strong growth in quarterly profits as sales rose in key markets, but warned...

EU finds Meta failing to keep under-13s off Facebook, Instagram 29 Apr 2026 - 11:00 am

Brussels, Belgium: The EU said on Wednesday Meta is failing to prevent children under 13 using Facebook and Instagram, potentially exposing them to...

TotalEnergies reopens Saudi refinery closed after attacks 29 Apr 2026 - 10:38 am

Paris, France: French oil giant TotalEnergies said Wednesday that it had restarted its Satorp refinery in Saudi Arabia in mid-April, after the facility...

Spanish PM's ex-top aide takes stand at graft trial 29 Apr 2026 - 10:28 am

Madrid: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's former right-hand man takes the stand on Wednesday as a key suspect in a corruption trial that...

Mercedes-Benz profit slides amid cutthroat Chinese market 29 Apr 2026 - 09:10 am

Frankfurt, Germany: German premium automaker Mercedes-Benz said Wednesday its first-quarter profit fell by almost a fifth as cutthroat competition in China shakes the...

Germany urges China and Russia to back UN resolution on Strait of Hormuz 29 Apr 2026 - 08:22 am

New York: German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has called on China and Russia to pave the way for a United Nations resolution aimed...

Pentagon makes deal to expand use of Google AI: reports 29 Apr 2026 - 07:52 am

New York: The Pentagon has arranged a deal to increase its use of Google's artificial intelligence in classified operations, US media outlets reported...

Man, 89, held after two shootings in Athens 28 Apr 2026 - 07:04 pm

Athens: Greek police on Tuesday arrested an 89-year-old man after two shootings wounded four people in Athens, reportedly sparked by problems with pension...

On patrol with London police battling rampant phone theft 28 Apr 2026 - 05:41 pm

London: Balaclavas and e-bikes have become the armour of teenage boys zooming around London streets snatching mobile phones from unsuspecting commuters and tourists....

Germany approves new rescue bid for stranded whale 28 Apr 2026 - 01:51 pm

Insel Poel, Germany: German officials Tuesday gave the green light for a fresh rescue attempt for a humpback whale which has been stranded...

Germany opens rare earth magnet recycling plant 28 Apr 2026 - 12:10 pm

Frankfurt, Germany: A plant to recycle and produce rare earth magnets opened in Germany on Tuesday, as Europe seeks to reduce its dependence...

New York restaurant's $40 half chicken fuels cost of dining debate 28 Apr 2026 - 09:57 am

Ben Turner New York: Hugo Hivernat's restaurant was only open for a few days before he got dragged into New York's cost of...

Budget airlines first to cut flights as jet fuel prices soar 28 Apr 2026 - 09:24 am

Paris, France: Ryanair, Transavia, Volotea and other low-cost airlines are feeling the financial pain from high jet fuel prices as a result of...

Iran War has 'disproportionate impact' on Asia Pacific: Australia FM 28 Apr 2026 - 08:55 am

Tokyo: Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Tuesday the war in the Middle East has had a "disproportionate impact" on the Asia-Pacific region,...

Australia aims to tax tech giants unless they pay news outlets 28 Apr 2026 - 08:39 am

Sydney: Australia unveiled draft laws on Tuesday that would tax tech giants Meta, Google and TikTok unless they voluntarily strike deals to pay...

US says examining latest Iran proposal 28 Apr 2026 - 08:17 am

Saint Petersburg, Tehran and Moscow Washington, United States: The White House said on Monday that it was examining Iran's latest proposal to unblock...