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Second day of travel chaos as French air traffic controllers strike

French air traffic controllers staged the second day of a two-day strike on Friday, prompting the cancellation of hundreds of flights not just to-and-from France but also overflying the country as summer holidays kick off.

Philippines asks Japan's help searching lake for missing cockfighters

The Philippines' justice secretary said Friday he has asked for Japan's technical assistance to help the search for dozens of cockfighting participants allegedly killed by rogue police and dumped in a lake south of Manila.

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Some Russians say 'good riddance' as McDonald's closes up shop

When the Soviet Union's first McDonald's opened on January 31, 1990, it drew huge crowds and became a powerful symbol of an isolated country opening up to the West.

New Facebook tools target misinformation in users' groups

Facebook on Wednesday began letting groups automatically reject posts identified as containing false information, taking aim at a part of the massive network that has drawn particular concern from misinformation watchdogs.

Israel, Turkey hail new era after years of broken ties

Israel and Turkey proclaimed a new era in relations on Wednesday following more than a decade of diplomatic rupture, as Israeli President Isaac Herzog made a landmark visit to Ankara.

Volunteers drop everything, cross borders, to help Ukraine refugees

For Simon Massey, a British freelance event coordinator, helping to manage the inflow of refugees from war-torn Ukraine to Poland is very similar to what he does at work, only on a larger scale.

Davos cold shoulders Russians over Ukraine war

The World Economic Forum said Wednesday it was freezing all relations with Russian entities, and would not allow anyone on the sanctions list to take part in the annual high-powered meeting in Davos.

Volkswagen reimagines classic camper for the electric age

Seventy years after its first model rolled off the factory line, Volkswagen is reinventing the VW bus, symbol of the hippy movement, for today's climate-conscious generation -- but some of its former afficionados remain to be convinced.

Sri Lanka restricts 'luxuries' as forex crisis worsens

Sri Lanka on Wednesday tightened restrictions on a wide range of imports from whisky to kitchen appliances as a foreign exchange shortage pushed the economy to the brink of collapse.

European stocks rebound sharply on bargain hunting

European equities surged Wednesday on bargain hunting, but analysts warned that the temporary bounce would not last due to fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Israel's president lands in Turkey aiming to 'restart' ties

Israel's president landed in Ankara on Wednesday to meet Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the first visit by an Israeli head of state since 2007, as the countries seek to mend fractured ties.

Guatemala Congress ramps up prison sentence for abortion, bans gay marriage

Guatemala's conservative-led Congress approved on Tuesday a law ramping up the prison sentence for women who choose to have an abortion, while banning both gay marriage and teaching on sexual diversity.

Cathay Pacific slashes loss to $703 mn from $2.76 bn in 2020

Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific on Wednesday posted a loss of just over US$703 million for last year, a massive improvement on the record loss suffered in 2020 even as the airline struggled with tough travel restrictions.

Asian markets edge up, oil extends gains with focus on Ukraine

Asian equities mostly edged up Wednesday as three days of painful losses gave way to a semblance of stability, though oil prices extended gains after the United States and Britain moved to ban imports of Russian crude.

Israel's president heads to Turkey in bid to rebuild ties

Israel's president heads to Turkey Wednesday to meet his counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the first visit by an Israeli head of state since 2007, as the countries seek to mend fractured ties.

'Lithuania mania' sweeps Taiwan as China spat sizzles

The tiny handful of Lithuanians living in Taiwan are suddenly in vogue among the island's residents after their small Baltic nation did something Taipei has long staked its identity on: stand up to China.

Coca-Cola, PepsiCo say they will halt business in Russia

Coca-Cola and PepsiCo are suspending business in Russia, the soft drink giants announced Tuesday, as corporations and Western governments penalize Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine.

Brazil's Bolsonaro backtracks on 'menstrual poverty' row

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro signed a decree Tuesday providing for free menstrual supplies for low-income women and girls, five months after drawing criticism for vetoing a similar measure.

McDonald's joins US firms shutting down Russia operations

McDonald's on Tuesday became the latest on the growing list of US multinational companies to suspend activities in Russia, joining Apple, Levi's and others, but some have chosen to stay in the country despite the risks to their reputation.

US, UK halt Russian oil imports over Ukraine invasion

The United States and Britain announced Tuesday they are cutting off imports of Russian oil, in the most far-reaching action yet by Western allies to punish Moscow for invading Ukraine.

UK initiative pushes for more women to head FTSE-100 firms

Two years ago Tara Cemlyn-Jones, a former investment banker who helped in the financing of start-ups including lastminute.com, returned to the UK after years spent abroad.

Google to spend $5.4 bn on cybersecurity firm Mandiant

Google announced Tuesday a deal to acquire the cybersecurity firm Mandiant for about $5.4 billion, one of the tech giant's biggest purchases ever as it works to bolster its cloud computing offer.

Evacuated orphans find safe haven in far western Ukraine

Remote and windswept but safe, an empty school in the far west of Ukraine has proved a welcome refuge for 93 orphaned children evacuated by train from embattled Kyiv last week.

Walk or drive slower: Europeans adapt to soaring fuel prices

The conflict in Ukraine has sent fuel prices soaring in Europe, hitting people's pocketbooks, prompting some to walk more and forcing taxis to change their routines.

Adidas latest to close Russia stores following invasion

German sportswear group Adidas is temporarily closing its stores in Russia and shut its online shop, joining a growing list of companies suspending their activities following the invasion of Ukraine.

Pressure mounts on US companies in Russia

As a growing list of US multinational businesses -- from Apple to Levi's -- suspend activities in Russia, some companies choose to stay in the country despite the risks to their reputation.

US reaches out to Maduro in energy talks with Venezuela

A US delegation met with Venezuelan government officials in Caracus at the weekend for talks that included a discussion of energy supplies, the White House said Monday as Washington looks for ways to reduce its imports of Russian oil.

Asian markets fall again, oil builds on gains as Ukraine war rages

Asian markets mostly fell again Tuesday as investors try to assess the economic impact of the Ukraine war, while oil prices extended gains after rocketing to a near 14-year high.

Petrobras share prices plunge after Bolsonaro criticism

Shares in Brazilian oil company Petrobras plummeted more than seven percent Monday after President Jair Bolsonaro criticized the organization's pricing policy in the face of rising crude prices due to the war in Ukraine.

'Chemical recycling' of plastic slammed by environmental group

Most plastic "advanced recycling" plants in the United States aren't actually recycling plastic but instead converting it into a dirty fuel, while producing toxic waste in low-income communities, a study by a leading environmental group said Monday.

Russians brace for sanctions as their favourite shops close

Yulia Shimelevich hurries to stock up on imported food for her cat and dog as it may soon disappear from Moscow shelves with the onslaught of sanctions from Western capitals on Russia over Ukraine.

Anti-competitive practices lower US wages by 20%: Treasury

The decline in unionization and moves by employers to stop workers from changing jobs have undermined competition in the US labor market, lowering American salaries by 20 percent, the Treasury Department said Monday.

Boeing halts titanium purchases from Russia

Boeing said Monday it will no longer buy titanium from Russia and instead will rely on inventories and alternative suppliers for airplane production.

Bali eases quarantine, visa rules in re-opening push

Bali on Monday scrapped quarantine for vaccinated tourists from more than 20 countries and reintroduced visas on arrival as the Indonesian holiday island pushes ahead with re-opening after two years of Covid curbs.

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