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Porn stars: Oscar favorite ‘Anora’ gets sex work right
Northridge (United States) (AFP) - For a film about sex work to win an Oscar is rare. For it to...
German flying taxi start-up’s rescue deal collapses
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - A German flying taxi start-up said on Friday it would halt operations after a deal to...
Nissan shares jump 11% on reported plan to seek Tesla investment
Tokyo (AFP) - Nissan shares surged 11 percent Friday after a report said a Japanese group including a former prime...
EU trade chief says tariff reciprocity ‘must work for both’ sides
Washington (AFP) - EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic said Thursday that reciprocity in tariffs should be made to work for...
Birkenstock sandals are not art, German court rules
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - They may be the trendy footwear of choice for Hollywood A-listers and pop stars, but Birkenstock...
Renault revs up profitability in 2024
Paris (AFP) - Renault confirmed on Thursday it defied headwinds in the car industry by boosting revenue and attaining record...
Trump’s labor nominee walks back pro-union stances
New York (AFP) - Donald Trump's labor secretary nominee on Wednesday distanced herself from previous pro-union stances that sparked Republican...
Canada announces first high-speed rail: Toronto to Quebec City
Montreal (AFP) - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday announced Canada's first high-speed rail line, connecting major hubs from Toronto...
Ikea hopes for furniture market improvement in 2026
Paris (AFP) - World number-one furniture retailer Ikea is hoping the market will improve next year from a decline in...
Canada announces first high-speed rail: Toronto to Quebec City
Montreal (AFP) - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday announced Canada's first high-speed rail line, connecting major hubs from Toronto...
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