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India growth slows to 6.7% on lower consumer spending
India's economic growth slowed to 6.7 percent on-year in the April-June quarter, official data showed Friday, as lower government outlays and lacklustre consumer spending weighed on the world's fifth-largest economy. The Indian economy had expanded to 7.8 percent on-year in the previous March quarter.
British hospitality eyes big bucks ahead of Oasis tour
Fans are not the only ones eagerly awaiting next year's Oasis reunion tour: British hoteliers and pub owners are looking forward to a boom in business, with hopes of a Taylor Swift-style economy boost. The tour looks set to "join the likes of Taylor Swift, Harry Styles and Beyonce in delivering record-setting shows", added UKHospitality's Nicholls.
Eurozone inflation falls to three-year low in August
Eurozone inflation fell to its lowest level in more than three years this month thanks to falling energy costs, official data showed on Friday, raising expectations of a European Central Bank interest-rate cut. Across the eurozone, Lithuania recorded the lowest inflation rate in August, at 0.7 percent, Eurostat data showed.
Long-awaited Ubisoft 'Star Wars' game hits shelves
After more than four years in the making, French video game designer Ubisoft on Friday released its much-anticipated "Star Wars Outlaws", an immersive spinoff from the famed saga. The latest Star Wars video games have all ranked among the top 10 best-sellers in the US, according to Piscatella's figures -- the likely trajectory for "Outlaws".
Asian markets rally on US data after Dow hits record on Wall St
Asian markets rose Friday after a record day on Wall Street, boosted by a strong round of US data that reassured investors over the health of the world's top economy, while focus turns to the release of key inflation figures.
Brazil judge, Musk standoff intensifies as Starlink assets frozen
Brazil judge, Musk standoff intensifies as Starlink assets frozen
Macron defends move to give Telegram's Durov French passport
President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday defended a decision to grant French nationality to Telegram chief Pavel Durov, who faces a possible trial related to illegal content carried on his popular messaging app.
Apple in talks to invest in OpenAI: report
iPhone juggernaut Apple is in talks to invest in OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT and the biggest name in generative artificial intelligence, a news report said Thursday. For months, news reports have said OpenAI has been in talks to raise the capital that would make it one of the most valuable tech companies in the world.
The man with four passports: Durov's international network
The arrest and charging by France of Telegram founder Pavel Durov has thrown a spotlight on the international connections of a man with at least four passports and high-level contacts but who has also aroused the attention of security agencies around the world.
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