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McDonald's UK boss says fast-food chain faces weekly sex abuse claims
15-11-2023 10:34
McDonald's boss in Britain said Tuesday the US fast-food giant faces "one to two" sexual harassment allegations from workers every week, as he vowed to tackle the issue recently exposed by the BBC.
Japanese economy contracts in blow to Kishida
15-11-2023 10:05
Japan's economy has gone into reverse, government data showed Wednesday, in a further blow to struggling Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.
EU court advisor recommends new ruling in Apple tax case
10-11-2023 14:00
The European Court of Justice's top legal advisor recommended on Thursday that an EU court make a new ruling in the long-running 13-billion-euro ($14-billion) tax case between Apple and Brussels.
Honda, Nissan hike full-year forecasts
10-11-2023 13:00
Japanese car giants Honda and Nissan on Thursday lifted their full-year sales and profit forecasts thanks to brisk sales in global markets and a weaker yen.
EU opens probe into TikTok, YouTube over child protection
10-11-2023 10:55
The EU announced investigations on Thursday into YouTube and TikTok to find out what action the US and Chinese-owned platforms are taking to ensure the safety of minors.
US Fed could hike rates again if 'appropriate': Powell
10-11-2023 10:46
The US Federal Reserve is prepared, if needed, to hike interest rates further in order to bring inflation down to its long-term two percent target, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said Thursday.
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak had 'minor' stroke: report
10-11-2023 10:37
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak suffered a "minor" stroke in Mexico but has left hospital and is returning to the United States, he told ABC News on Thursday.
Japanese priest counsels elderly scam victims
10-11-2023 10:28
In a serene temple in the countryside near Tokyo, the sound of a priest's mobile phone breaks the silence.
Uber, Lyft to pay $328 mn to drivers after New York state probe
03-11-2023 16:10
Uber and Lyft will pay $328 million to settle a New York probe alleging that the companies "cheated" drivers, in an accord that also establishes paid sick leave, state officials announced Thursday.
Japan PM unveils $113 bn stimulus as poll numbers slump
03-11-2023 15:56
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced a stimulus package worth more than $100 billion on Thursday as he tries to ease the pressure from inflation and rescue his premiership with his poll ratings at a record low.
Blackpink star Lisa removed from Chinese social media after cabaret show
03-11-2023 15:46
K-pop singer Lisa of megastar girl group Blackpink has been banned from China's Weibo social media platform, sparking speculation among fans Friday that the censorship was tied to a burlesque performance she gave in Paris.
UN chief calls for 'united, sustained, global' strategy for AI
03-11-2023 11:35
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday called for a "united, sustained, global" strategy to tackle the risks posed by artificial intelligence's rapid development, as world leaders met in the UK.
Toyota ups North Carolina EV plant investment by $8 bn
01-11-2023 14:00
Toyota will significantly expand an electric battery plant in North Carolina, ramping up a bet on zero-emission vehicles in the United States, the automaker announced Tuesday.
Oil slumps on easing fears of Mideast regional war
01-11-2023 11:18
World oil prices sank Monday as traders hoped a region-wide conflict could still be avoided and Israel said its forces killed dozens of Hamas militants in clashes in Gaza.
Biden unveils AI order aiming to 'lead the way' on safety
01-11-2023 11:01
President Joe Biden issued an executive order Monday on regulating artificial intelligence, aiming for the United States to "lead the way" in global efforts to manage the technology's risks.
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