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US bans Russia's Kaspersky antivirus software
The United States on Thursday banned Russia-based cybersecurity firm Kaspersky from providing its popular antivirus products in the country on national security grounds, the US Commerce Department announced.
US philanthropist Melinda French Gates endorses Biden
American philanthropist Melinda French Gates, the ex-wife of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, endorsed President Joe Biden on Thursday for November's US election, arguing that he is the best candidate for women.
Niger revokes French operating licence at major uranium mine
Niger has revoked the operating licence of French nuclear fuel producer Orano at one of the world's biggest uranium mines, the company said Thursday, in a move that highlighted tensions between France and the African country's ruling junta.
European stocks advance, AI propels US into record territory
Enthusiasm over AI helped propel tech stocks higher and Wall Street to fresh records on Thursday while European stocks advanced as central banks made interest rate calls. - Central banks - Interest rate calls by central banks in Europe animate trading across the Atlantic, helping stocks rise across the region.
Thousands of young Kenyans protest tax hikes
Thousands of mostly young demonstrators took to the streets across Kenya on Thursday to protest tax hikes, blowing whistles and chanting slogans in a vivid show of anger by Gen-Z protesters against the government.
Germany's coalition in impasse over 2025 budget
The three parties in the German government are locked in a bitter dispute over the 2025 budget, with experts warning the stalemate could be the final straw for the uneasy coalition. The coalition has faced many rows in the past but some pundits believe this could be the one that finally blows the government apart.
Asian markets swing as traders assess rates outlook
Asian markets drifted Thursday as investors try to gauge the outlook for US interest rates, while also keeping tabs on developments in France as it heads for crucial elections. Traders are eyeing developments in France as it heads for polls at the end of the month, with President Emmanuel Macron's centrist alliance in third place behind far-right and left parties.
As election looms, BoE set to sit tight on UK rate
The Bank of England was set to hold its interest rate steady on Thursday despite slowing UK inflation, with higher price risks and Britain's looming election preventing a cut, according to analysts. Nevertheless, the central bank "should not hesitate to cut interest rates, even during an election campaign.
France tries suspects over false Brigitte Macron transgender claim
Two women went on trial on Wednesday over false claims that France's first lady Brigitte Macron was transgender, which sparked online rumour-mongering by conspiracy theorists and the far right. The false claim also led to more serious accusations of child abuse brought against France's first lady.
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