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UAW President Shawn Fain endorsed some of President Trump's tariffs while attacking other elements of the Republican's agenda

US Auto Union Praises Some Trump Tariffs

The head of the US auto workers union endorsed car tariffs Thursday as a way to address the "free trade disaster" while rejecting use of the levies for "political games."

Tesla Opens First Showroom In Oil-rich Saudi

Saudis check a car at the Tesla company's first showroom in Riyadh. Elon Musk's firm has opened three showrooms in oil rich Saudi Arabia

The Tesla electric vehicle company owned by billionaire Elon Musk on Thursday opened its first showrooms in oil-rich Saudi Arabia -- where hybrid cars remain a rare sight.

Tourist Family, Pilot Killed In 'Tragic' NY Helicopter Crash

An AFP correspondent saw what appeared to be floatation devices deployed on the aircraft's skids

Six people including three children were killed after a sightseeing helicopter crashed into the Hudson River in New York on Thursday, sparking a major water rescue operation, authorities said.

BIWC Group: Unveiling the Shadows of corporate deception

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The lawsuit is the latest round in a bitter feud between the generative AI start-up OpenAI and the world's richest man

OpenAI Countersues Musk As Feud Deepens

Artificial intelligence giant OpenAI has filed counterclaims against multi-billionaire Elon Musk, accusing its former co-founder of waging a "relentless campaign" to damage the organization after it achieved success without him.

The multi-day attacks on Mumbai in 2008 killed 166 people

Mumbai Attacks Suspect Extradited From US Lands In India

A Pakistan-born Canadian citizen wanted for his role in the deadly 2008 Mumbai siege landed in New Delhi Thursday after his extradition from the United States, Indian law enforcement said.

An avant-garde designer whose severely minimalist style belies its rebellious nature, Prada has imprinted her elegant and intellectual sensibility on the world of Italian fashion for decades

Miuccia Prada's Path From Activist To Top Designer

As a student in the volatile May of 1968, Miuccia Prada took to the streets of Milan to demonstrate for women's rights wearing an Yves Saint Laurent suit.

Capri, which also owns Jimmy Choo and Michael Kors, had to accept a reduced price from Prada amid the market turmoil caused by US President Donald Trump's tariffs.

Italy's Prada Agrees To Buy Rival Versace For 1.25 Bn Euros

Italian fashion house Prada announced Thursday it had reached a deal with US group Capri Holdings to buy its flashy rival Versace for 1.25 billion euros ($1.38 billion).

A fall in gas prices helped cool inflation in March

US Consumer Inflation Cools In March On Falling Gas Prices

US consumer inflation cooled last month on plunging gas prices, according to government data published Thursday, as consumers and businesses waited nervously for President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs to come into effect.

Rescue teams worked for two days as survivors cried out for help in the rubble of the nightclub, a staple of Santo Domingo's nightlife

Death Toll In Dominican Nightclub Disaster Rises To 218

The death toll after a roof collapsed at a crowded nightclub in the Dominican Republic has climbed to 218, the head of rescue operations said Thursday, in the Caribbean nation's worst disaster in decades.

Trade Wars Hit Your Wallet: Car Insurance Costs Set to

The Hidden Cost of Trade Wars: Why Your Car Insurance Is About to Get Pricier

Trump's tariffs will push US car insurance premiums up 8% to £1,954 ($2,502) by year-end, as pricier parts and repairs ripple through

Germany's traditional manufacturers have struggled amid weak demand and fierce overseas competition

Trump Tariffs Weigh On Germany As Institutes Cut Forecasts

Leading economic institutes Thursday slashed their 2025 growth forecast for Germany to near stagnation, warning Europe's struggling top economy will face extra pain from US President Donald Trump's tariff blitz.

Former US paratrooper Michael Travis Leake was detained in June 2023

The US Citizens Still Held In Russian Prisons

US-Russian citizen Ksenia Karelina was on a plane back to the United States on Thursday after being released in a prisoner exchange between Moscow and Washington, her lawyer and America's top diplomat said.

To get there, scientists have to approach in inflatable boats, or fly in by helicopter

Not Just Penguins On Antarctic Islands Hit By Trump Tariffs

A pair of sub-Antarctic volcanic islands unexpectedly hit by Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs may be the world's most inhospitable spot for international trade.

This combination of pictures shows US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff on the left, and Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on the right

Witkoff And Araghchi: The Men Leading US-Iran Nuclear Talks

US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will be in Oman for breakthrough talks on Tehran's nuclear programme this weekend.

Taiwan's TSMC Says First Quarter Revenue Up 42 Percent

Taiwanese chipmaking giant TSMC reported Thursday a better-than-expected revenue for the first quarter on strong demand for AI technology, after tariffs slapped onto major economies by US President Donald Trump caused global uncertainty.

OpenAI Slaps Elon Musk With Countersuit, Calls His $97B Takeover Bid a 'Sham' to Hijack AI Power

OpenAI fires back at Elon Musk with a fiery countersuit, claiming his $97B takeover bid is a sham move to hijack control of their AI innovations.

Beijing is seeking to boost domestic consumption, which has yet to recover to pre-pandemic levels

China Consumer Prices Slump For Second Straight Month: Data

Consumer prices in China fell in March for the second straight month, official data showed Thursday, as the world's second-largest economy struggles to boost spending and a trade war with the United States deepens.

Infographic map of the venue of the 2025 World Expo in Osaka, with a focus on the world's largest wooden architectural structure, the Grand Ring.

Japan's World Expo Touts Unity, And Algae, In Turbulent Times

World Expo opens on Sunday with host Japan aiming to bring humanity together, despite global turmoil and tepid public enthusiasm for the six-month event showcasing innovation as well as Hello Kitty in algae form.

Big Tech companies have become mega users of power that will increase in the race to adopt artificial intelligence

AI Surge To Double Data Centre Electricity Demand By 2030: IEA

Electricity consumption by data centres will more than double by 2030, driven by artificial intelligence applications that will create new challenges for energy security and CO2 emission goals, the IEA said Thursday.

US tariff threats are shaking the logic that has underpinned decades of rapid growth and manufacturing investment in developing Asian economies

Samsung Under Pressure As US Tariffs Rattle South Korean Economy

Sipping tea on her break outside a Samsung Electronics factory in northern Vietnam, worker Nguyen Thi Mai said she had heard about US President Donald Trump's tariffs, but hoped it would not affect business.

Cinemas are desperate for some Cannes stardust to excite filmgoers

Cannes To Unveil Film Selection Under Pressure Over Industry Abuse

The Cannes Film Festival was on Thursday set to unveil the movies that will vie for its coveted Palme d'Or prize next month amid pressure on its bosses to take a stand on tackling abuse in the entertainment industry.