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Queen Elizabeth II embarks on solemn final journey
Thousands of mourners lined the route to pay their respects as Queen Elizabeth II's coffin on Sunday headed from the Scottish retreat where she died to Edinburgh on the first leg of her sombre final journey.
Gas rationing risk means French yoghurt factory faces sour future
Tanker trucks filled with milk collected from across northern France waited in line to unload their precious cargo at one of the country's biggest yoghurt factories on a recent morning, but this ritual is at risk as the nation considers how to cut energy use.
'A necessity': Lebanon's forced conversion to solar
Thanks to solar energy, residents of the northern Lebanese village of Toula are finally able to enjoy ice cream again -- a treat in a sun-baked country plagued by power cuts.
After pandemic hiatus, Detroit Auto Show reboots itself
Less glitz, better weather.
Queen's death could prompt royal reconciliation for Harry and Meghan
Queen Elizabeth II's death could help start a reconciliation between Prince Harry and wife Meghan and the rest of the royal family, after a reported rift and their relocation to the United States.
Princess of Wales: from commoner to future queen
The Princess of Wales has proved a model royal since joining Britain's most famous family, making poised public appearances while avoiding the harsh criticism doled out to her sister-in-law Meghan.
In Wyoming, scene of infamous gay hate crime an unlikely LGBTQ haven
Nearly 25 years ago, the brutal murder of Matthew Shepard -- a gay college student in Wyoming who was beaten, tied to a fence and left to die -- shocked America.
Russians killed two Zaporizhzhia nuclear staff, abused others: Ukraine
Russian forces controlling Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant have killed two staff at the facility and detained and abused dozens of others, the head of Ukraine's nuclear energy agency told AFP on Friday.
Barcelona transform finances despite spree, Liga figures show
Barcelona's summer asset sale allowed them to lift their salary cap from minus 144.3 million euros ($144.8 million)in March to a positive balance of 656.4 million by September, La Liga reported Friday.
Tesla looking at building lithium refinery in Texas
US electric car maker Tesla is studying the possibility of building a lithium refinery in Texas and is seeking tax breaks from the state to complete the project, according to documents made public Friday.
UK rail, postal staff halt strikes after queen's death
British railway and postal workers, at the forefront of sector-wide strikes over a cost-of-living crisis, have halted upcoming walkouts following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
World Athletics looking into menstrual cycle research - Coe
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe has hailed as "worthwhile" comments by female athletes questioning the apparent lack of research into the effect of the menstrual cycle on performance.
Voice-operated smartphones target Africa's illiterate
Voice-operated smartphones are aiming at a vast yet widely overlooked market in sub-Saharan Africa -- the tens of millions of people who face huge challenges in life because they cannot read or write.
The queen's last hours as family dashed to deathbed
It began with a short but worrying statement. Less than 48 hours after a frail but smiling Queen Elizabeth II was photographed appointing new Prime Minister Liz Truss, her doctors said they were "concerned".
Stocks and oil prices rally, as dollar drops
Stock markets and oil prices rallied Friday, with investors largely pricing in more interest rate hikes aimed at taming runaway inflation.
Shipping giant changes course to save Sri Lanka whales
Animal rights activists on Friday cheered a move by a shipping giant to alter course in Sri Lankan waters to avoid collisions with blue whales, the world's largest mammals.
To Mandela, the queen was simply 'Elizabeth'
Nelson Mandela was on first-name basis with Queen Elizabeth II, a rare privilege contravening royal etiquette, the late anti-apartheid hero's foundation said Friday, sharing anecdotes of their fond relationship.
William and Kate modernise royal family life
William and Kate have brought a more relaxed and personal approach to royal duties and are raising their children in relatively hands-on fashion, presenting a more modern vision of the monarchy for a new age.
Elizabeth II: trouble, strife and family life
As queen, Elizabeth II's family life was far from traditional -- she was often away for long stretches, was frequently occupied by work and had at times complicated relationships with her four children.
Recycling firm battles Jakarta's plastic waste emergency
As Indonesia's capital Jakarta grapples with overflowing plastic waste and pollution pours into the sea, one burgeoning business is trying to turn rubbish into revenue.
Queen Elizabeth II dies, Charles III succeeds
Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving monarch in British history and an icon instantly recognisable to billions of people around the world, died at her Scottish Highland retreat on Thursday. She was 96.
GM unveils electric SUV aimed at middle class
General Motors unveiled an electric sport utility vehicle Thursday with a starting price tag of $30,000, positioning the model for consumers priced out of the growing segment.
Line of succession to the British throne
The line of succession to the throne changes after the death of queen Elizabeth II, as her eldest son and heir, Charles, Prince of Wales, becomes king.
Gorbachev to Gaga: Queen Elizabeth's most notable meetings
From a string of US presidents to Lady Gaga, Queen Elizabeth II met leading political and artistic personalities from around the globe during her record-breaking time on the throne.
Queen Elizabeth II on family life
As head of state, Queen Elizabeth II was bound by convention to observe strict political neutrality and restraint.
Jeep's first electric SUV to arrive in Europe in 2023: CEO
Jeep will launch its first all-electric SUV for Europe, the "Avenger", next year, CEO Christian Meunier told AFP on Thursday, as its parent company Stellantis moves away from fossil fuel vehicles.
Euro slides as Fed chief steals ECB's rate hike thunder
The euro slid on Thursday despite a record interest rate hike by the European Central Bank as US Fed chief Jerome Powell made hawkish comments.
Fed Must act 'strongly' to avoid repeat of 1980s inflation spike: Powell
The Federal Reserve must continue to act "strongly" to cool demand and contain price pressures to avoid a repeat of the inflation surge the US economy suffered in the 1970s and 1980s, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said Thursday.
Euro and eurozone stocks fall as ECB warns of rate hikes, recession
Eurozone stocks and the euro slid on Thursday as the European Central Bank warned of more interest rate hikes and a possible recession to get a grip on soaring inflation.
UAE firm to manage air traffic over Afghanistan
A United Arab Emirates firm signed a contract with Afghanistan on Thursday to manage air traffic across the country as the Taliban authorities seek to expand international flights.
ECB unleashes historic rate hike to battle record inflation
The European Central Bank announced the largest rate hike in its history Thursday, as runaway energy prices drove eurozone inflation to new heights.
Japan says ready for 'necessary response' as yen dives
Japan is ready to take action if the yen's plummeting value remains volatile, officials repeated on Thursday, after the currency hit 24-year lows.
UK's Truss freezes energy bills in first big policy shift
New British Prime Minister Liz Truss on Thursday said domestic fuel bills would be frozen for two years, marking her first week in office with a costly plan to tackle a politically perilous cost-of-living crisis.
European stocks diverge before major UK, ECB announcements
European stock markets traded mixed Thursday, ahead of major policy decisions from Britain and the European Central Bank aimed at tackling sky-high inflation.
Taiwan chip giant TSMC sees all-time high revenue in August
Taiwanese semiconductor giant TSMC said Thursday its August revenue rose nearly 60 percent to a record high of Tw$218.13 billion ($7.06 billion) on soaring global demand.
The hungry bugs fighting Uganda's fertiliser crisis
As fertiliser prices shot up following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Ugandan villager Peter Wakisi fretted for the future of his small farm and his young family.
Lessons learned: Sweden's pioneering for-profit 'free schools' under fire
In a Stockholm suburb, the Drottning Blanka secondary school premises look more like an office space than your traditional red-brick institution with a schoolyard and gymnasium.
Eyeing tourism boom, Saudi scrambles to train hotel staff
Under the watchful eye of an instructor, Munira al-Rubaian spreads fresh bed linen in a mock hotel room in the Saudi capital, aiming to land a job in the desert kingdom's growing tourism sector.
Human development set back 5 years by Covid, other crises: UN report
A United Nations report published Thursday argues that an unprecedented array of crises, chiefly among them Covid-19, has set human progress back five years and fueled a global wave of uncertainty.