Ukraine, Russia swap prisoners, US says ‘work remains’ to end war
Ukraine and Russia swapped over 300 prisoners following “productive” talks in Abu Dhabi on Thursday,…
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Sad horses and Draco Malfoy: China’s unexpected Lunar New Year trends
A morose horse, rice cakes, and a Harry Potter villain have become surprise hits in…
Hong Kong students dissolve pro-democracy group under ‘severe’ pressure
A pro-democracy student organisation in Hong Kong said Thursday its members had decided to dissolve,…
Germany claws back 59 mn euros from Amazon over price controls
Germany’s competition watchdog ordered Amazon on Thursday to stop implementing price controls for retailers on…
VW and Stellantis urge help to keep carmaking in Europe
Europe’s largest carmakers Volkswagen and Stellantis have called for subsidies to keep carmaking in the…
Stock markets drop amid tech concerns before rate calls
Major European and Asian stock markets mostly fell Thursday after more losses on Wall Street’s…
BBVA posts record profit after failed Sabadell takeover
Spanish banking giant BBVA on Thursday reported a record annual profit, shrugging off the rollercoaster…
UN human rights agency in ‘survival mode’: chief
The UN human rights chief said Thursday his agency was “in survival mode” due to…
Greenpeace slams fossil fuel sponsors for Winter Olympics
Greenpeace activists staged a protest in Milan on Thursday against the sponsorship of the Milan-Cortina…
Macau hotel rips up trademark gold bricks for $13 million payoff
The Grand Emperor Hotel in Macau said it had ripped up the real gold bricks…