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Markets

US prices rise as inflation data dampens rate cut expectations

The US's anticipated inflation figures strongly influence trends, especially one day before the Federal Reserve announces its latest monetary policy decision.

12/12/2023

Tech News

Elon Musk restores X account of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones

The controversial far-right host was previously 'permanently banned' from the platform in 2018 after repeatedly claiming the Sandy Hook massacre was a hoax.

10/12/2023

Culture news

'Love Story' star Ryan O'Neal dies aged 82

Ryan O'Neal was among the biggest movie stars in the world in the 1970s,working across genres with many of the era's most celebrated directors including Peter Bogdanovich and Stanley Kubrick.

09/12/2023

Markets

Alphabet shares on a high as Gemini AI model makes its debut

Google’s parent company Alphabet’s shares rose sharply on Thursday, after it unveiled its new Gemini AI model.

08/12/2023

Culture news

The Game Awards 2023: Who will win the battle of the consoles?

It has been one of the most successful years ever for the computer game industry so competition is fierce for the title of top Game of the Year.

07/12/2023

Culture news

US Rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces fresh sex abuse allegations

It is the fourth sexual abuse lawsuit against the hip-hop mogul in recent weeks, whose complainant has kept her name under a pseudonym. Combs denies the allegations and says they are looking for "a quick payday".

07/12/2023

Culture news

Taylor Swift named TIME Magazine's '2023 Person of the Year'

Pop star Taylor Swift has been named TIME Magazine's 2023 Person of the Year - the first person to win the title purely for her "success as an artist".

06/12/2023

Markets

Elon Musk eyes $1 billion investment for his new AI start-up xAI

Euronews Business looks at how Elon Musk is planning to raise $1 billion worth of equity for his new artificial intelligence start-up.

06/12/2023

USA

Future NATO member Sweden signs US security deal with US

Washington has said the Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA) will further strengthen the Alliance once its NATO accession is completed.

06/12/2023

USA

Trump says he will only be a dictator 'on day one' if re-elected

Donald Trump has declined to rule out abusing power to seek retribution if he returns to the White House.

06/12/2023

USA

Israel slams UN for 'silence' over Hamas rape allegations

Israel presented at a UN conference evidence it claims shows Hamas carried out systematic sexual violence against women during the 7 October attacks.

06/12/2023

Culture news

Hollywood strikes: Actors vote to approve deal with studios

The outcome is a major relief for SAG-AFTRA leaders and an entertainment industry that is attempting to return to normal after months of labour strife.

06/12/2023

Tech News

Disinformation scholar accuses Harvard of being influenced by Meta

One of the world's leading experts on social media disinformation has filed a whistleblower disclosure to investigate Meta's influence at Harvard.

05/12/2023

Culture news

Critics Choice Awards celebrates Black, Latino and AAPI Achievements

The CCA recognised the work of minority figures in film and television ahead of the nominations for the year's awards

05/12/2023

Tech News

IBM makes quantum computing breakthrough

One of the main issues in developing the machines is they often struggle with data errors. But IBM says its chips could make a difference.

05/12/2023

Health news

Americans turn to alternatives amid Ozempic shortage

Approved in 2017 for adults with type 2 diabetes, Ozempic has now become a blockbuster weight loss drug.

04/12/2023

Mobility

US city gets first electrified road to charge EVs while driving

Vehicles have been testing out the first electrified road in the United States that is capable of charging EVs as they drive along it.

04/12/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: Remembering Frank Zappa's greatest guitar solo

4 December 1993: Frank Zappa dies from prostate cancer.

04/12/2023

Culture news

Kiss says goodbye to live concerts but the rockers remain with avatars

The legendary rocker's long kiss goodbye was finally sealed on Saturday night with an electrifying concert at Madison Square Garden in New York, so close to where it all began.

04/12/2023

Culture news

A 'Home Alone' reunion as Macaulay Culkin gets Walk of Fame star

The former child star had tributes paid by his on-screen mother Catherine O'Hara, 33 years after the iconic Christmas film was released.

02/12/2023

Mobility

Tesla delivers first dozen Cybertrucks - two years behind schedule

Elon Musk unveiled Tesla's first Cybertrucks to roll off the factory floor, two years behind schedule and amid continued uncertainty about production.

01/12/2023

Culture news

Metallica set for historic heavy metal performance in Saudi Arabia

The US heavy metal band is heading to Saudi Arabia in December to play for the first time at the Soundstorm Festival.

30/11/2023

Culture news

Disney CEO Bob Iger to quit in 2026 - again

Iger announced his design to resign for a second time, amid a conversation about Marvel's box office woes.

30/11/2023

Tech News

Musk uses expletive to blast advertisers who left X over hate speech

In a deepening crisis for X (formerly Twitter), Elon Musk used a swear word in front of an audience when talking about advertisers fleeing the site.

30/11/2023

USA

Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger dies at 100

Kissinger exerted uncommon influence on global affairs under Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford, earning both vilification and the Nobel Peace Prize.

30/11/2023

Markets

Here’s why Chinese fashion giant Shein is eyeing a US IPO in secret

Chinese fashion company Shein, a popular online retailer with European shoppers, has discreetly filed for a US IPO in a major trans-continental move.

28/11/2023