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Musk, Wikipedia founder in row over how to describe ‘Nazi salute’
Washington (AFP) - The gesture was controversial enough, but now come the sub-controversies: Elon Musk is trolling Wikipedia and encouraging...
Mel B, Trump and Milei: What happened at Davos Wednesday
Davos (Switzerland) (AFP) - Even when Donald Trump wasn't in the room or even the main theme, the US president...
P&G sees China improvement but consumers ‘still struggling’
New York (AFP) - Procter & Gamble is seeing encouraging signs in China, but a full recovery is still a...
Trump’s meme coin venture sparks backlash
Washington (AFP) - Cryptocurrencies launched by Donald and Melania Trump have angered some digital currency advocates and sparked fresh allegations...
Stock markets mostly higher as they track Trump plans, earnings
New York (AFP) - US and European stock markets mostly pushed higher Wednesday as investors tracked earnings and President Donald Trump's policy...
Markets rise after Trump AI pledge but China tariff fears return
Hong Kong (AFP) - Most Asian markets extended a global rally Wednesday as investors gave a cautious welcome to Donald...
Asian traders cheer Trump AI pledge but China tariff woes return
Hong Kong (AFP) - Most Asian markets extended a global rally Wednesday as investors gave a cautious welcome to Donald...
Trump targets opponents, faces criticism from cathedral pulpit
Washington (AFP) - Donald Trump targeted opponents and touted a huge AI project Tuesday in a shock-and-awe start to his...
No home, no insurance: The double hit from Los Angeles fires
Malibu (United States) (AFP) - As he looks at the ruins of his home razed when deadly fires tore through...
As Trump takes aim at EVs, how far will rollback go?
New York (AFP) - As part of his flurry of first-day actions, US President Donald Trump took aim at electric...
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