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Honda-Nissan merger talks 'basically over': source
Nissan's board is in favour of abandoning merger talks with Honda but calling them off has yet to be officially decided by executives at the two Japanese carmakers, a source close to the matter told AFP on Thursday. The source said Thursday that Nissan's board of directors had agreed to abandon the talks on Tuesday.
In the English countryside, a pylon war looms
Standing by his winter wheat field on a plot of land where tall electricity pylons are set to be built, John Stacey feels far from bright about the future. For Stacey, in his 60s, the construction on his land threatens not just where he works but also his home.
Bank of England set to cut interest rate
The Bank of England was widely expected to cut its key interest rate on Thursday to help support weak British growth even if UK inflation stays elevated. The Bank of England cut in August for the first time since early 2020, from a 16-year high of 5.25 percent after UK inflation fell sharply.
Nigeria's lithium mining Eldorado sparks concerns
At an open-cast mine, Abdullahi Ibrahim Danjija carefully chisels away at a hunk of whitish rock before stuffing a sack with the pieces which break off the walls. One such vendor, Matthew Danbala, crouched down as he bashed pieces of rock together.
South Korea ministries, police block DeepSeek access
South Korean ministries and police said Thursday they were blocking DeepSeek's access to work computers, after the Chinese AI startup did not respond to a data watchdog request about how it manages user information.
US government vessels to sail free through Panama Canal: State Dept
The United States said Wednesday that its government vessels would be allowed to sail for free through the Panama Canal, following heavy pressure from President Donald Trump.
Asian markets advance after Wall St gains, US Postal Service U-turn
Asian markets rose Thursday, tracking gains on Wall Street and following the US Postal Service's U-turn on a ban on parcels from China and Hong Kong, though trade war fears continue to keep sentiment at bay.
Google halts workplace diversity push
Google parent company Alphabet has stopped making diversity and inclusion a workplace priority, according to a filing Wednesday with US regulators. "At Alphabet, we are committed to making diversity, equity, and inclusion part of everything we do and to growing a workforce that is representative of the users we serve," the removed line read.
Disney profits rise on strong 'Moana 2' sales
Disney reported higher quarterly profits Wednesday, posting increased revenues in its streaming business as it eyes a rollout of a key ESPN product later this year. In its amusement park division, Disney had increased revenues but lower profits.
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