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Private Equity Firm Blackstone Gobbles Up Jersey Mike's Sub Chain

The U.S.-based sandwich chain has around 3,000 locations.

Trouble Brews In India's Manipur State

Army personnel stand guard Tuesday during a curfew in Imphal, in India's northeastern state of Manipur

Violence in India's northeastern state of Manipur surged this month, the latest clashes in a bitter 18-month-long conflict between ethnic forces that has killed at least 200 people.

Iran Faces Fresh Censure Over Lack Of Cooperation At UN Nuclear Meeting

The UN nuclear watchdog chief held talks with Iran's president last week, but European powers want to increase pressure over lack of cooperation on monitoring its suspect nuclear programme

European powers -- backed by the United States -- are pushing ahead with a plan to censure Iran for its poor cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog at a board meeting starting Wednesday, diplomats told AFP. Tensions between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have repeatedly flared since a 2015 deal curbing Tehran's nuclear programme in exchange for sanction relief fell apart.

BIWC Group: Unveiling the Shadows of corporate deception

In the cutthroat world of business, trust can often be elusive, and it can take a team of skilled professionals to expose deception and protect the innocent. This is where BIWC Group enters the stage; a business intelligence agency led by ex-Israeli special forces with a global network of contacts and an almost endless outreach.

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Farmers dumped tyres outside a regional authority to protest against the EU-Mercosur trade accord

French Farmers Step Up Protests Against EU-Mercosur Deal

French farmers planned on Tuesday to step up their protests against a proposed trade pact between the European Union and four South American countries, saying it threatens their livelihoods.

The results were the latest in which Ford has seen profits from its conventional internal combustion engine and fleet businesses offset losses in electric vehicles

US Agency Opens Two Probes Into Ford Vehicles Amid Quality Control Concerns

Ford's seat belt and battery problems are being looked into by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which has led to recalls and increased scrutiny. Ford promises to resolve issues with quality control.

Every Friday, sex worker Lada (R) shows tourists around the Czech capital's underworld

Sex, Drugs And Gritty Reality On Prague's Underworld Tours

Every Friday, Lada leaves her small apartment to take tourists around Prague's underworld.

SpaceX's launch marks the fastest turnaround between test flights for the world's most powerful rocket

SpaceX Set For Starship's Next Flight, Trump Expected To Attend

SpaceX is poised for its next Starship megarocket test flight on Tuesday, with US President-elect Donald Trump expected to witness the second ever attempt to catch its descending booster stage in the launch tower's "chopstick" arms.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) and US President-elect Donald Trump spoke shortly after the latter's election

Team Trump Assails Biden Decision On Missiles For Ukraine

Donald Trump's allies voiced vehement criticism Monday of President Joe Biden's decision to let Ukraine use US-supplied long-range missiles for attacks inside Russia, accusing him of a dangerous escalation.

Several Children Injured In Car Crash At Central China School

Several students were injured Tuesday after a car crashed outside a primary school in central China's Hunan province, state media said.

Investors are enjoying a positive day after seeing big swings since the election of Donald Trump

Asian Markets Rally After US Bounce As Nvidia Comes Into Focus

Asian markets rose Tuesday after a broadly positive day on Wall Street, with focus turning to the upcoming release of tech giant Nvidia's earnings, while traders also kept tabs on Donald Trump's picks for his new administration.

Komati is the first coal plant scheduled for decommissioning, with five of the remaining 14 ones meant to follow by 2030

S.Africa Offers A Lesson On How Not To Shut Down A Coal Plant

The cold corridors of South Africa's once-mighty Komati coal-fired power plant have been quiet since its shutdown in 2022 in what was trumpeted as a pioneering project in the world's transition to green energy.

Andrew Robertson (L) celebrates scoringScotland's winner in Warsaw with John McGinn (C) and John Souttar (R)

Gvardiol Steals In To Ensure Croatia Reach Nations League Quarter-finals

Josko Gvardiol continued his scoring streak to earn Croatia a 1-1 home draw with Portugal on Monday that allowed them to squeak into the Nations League quarter-finals.

Google Chrome is the most popular internet browser in the world, making the internet giant a part of everyday life for people around the globe

US To Call For Google To Sell Chrome Browser: Report

The US will urge a judge to make Google-parent company Alphabet sell its widely used Chrome browser in a major antitrust crackdown on the internet giant, according to a media report Monday.

Chinese President Xi Jinping urged leaders to help 'cool the Ukraine crisis and seek a political solution'

China's Xi Urges G20 To Help 'Cool' Ukraine Crisis

Chinese President Xi Jinping urged G20 leaders Monday to support efforts to de-escalate the war in Ukraine and reach a "political solution," state media reported.

Biden hosted Zelensky at the White House in September

US Permission To Fire Missiles On Russia No Game-changer: Experts

Permission from Washington for Ukraine to strike Russian territory with American-supplied long-range missiles may have come too late and hedged with too many restrictions to slow Moscow's advance, experts warn.

Starbucks Hopes To Improve Relationship With Workers Under New CEO

Starbucks, under new chief executive officer Brian Niccol, is trying to improve work conditions for employees, an issue that's become so prevalent that it led to unionization.

C-Lion1, a 1,172-kilometre (730-mile) fibre-optic cable, has carried communications between Helsinki and Germany's Rostock since 2016

Germany, Finland Warn Of 'Hybrid Warfare' After Sea Cable Cut

Germany and Finland launched a probe Monday after an undersea cable linking the countries was severed, warning of the threat of "hybrid warfare" amid heightened tensions with Russia.

Nintendo Suing Man For Pirating Millions Of Dollars Of Video Games

Nintendo has filed a lawsuit against streamer Jesse Keighin for allegedly pirating millions of dollars worth of prerelease video games.

Kids Gaming Platform Roblox Announces New Safety Regulations

Roblox has debuted major updates to enhance safety and parental control features for young gamers.

The demonstrations were largely symbolic but protesters say they are ready to up the pressure

'Agriculture Is Dying': French Farmers Protest EU-Mercosur Deal

French farmers launched Monday a new wave of action to protest a proposed trade pact between the European Union and four South American countries, which they say threatens their livelihoods.

Spirit Airlines Files For Bankruptcy: What It Means For Fliers

Spirit Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as part of a plan to restructure its balance sheet and strengthen its position as a low-cost flight carrier.