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Clashes in Greece as thousands protest train tragedy
Greek police fired tear gas and protesters hurled firebombs on Thursday as more than 40,000 people took to the streets to slam the government and voice outrage at last month's train disaster that killed 57 people. Clashes erupted at Syntagma Square near parliament in Athens, where police fired tear gas and stun grenades at demonstrators hurling firebombs and rocks.
Shares of First Republic plunge after report of possible sale
Shares of First Republic Bank nosedived on Wall Street Thursday following a report that the embattled California bank is considering strategic options, including a possible sale. Citing sources close to the matter, Bloomberg reported that First Republic was considering strategic options that include a sale.
Green tech boom looms but poor nations risk being eclipsed: UN
The green technology industry could be worth several trillion dollars by 2030 but developing countries will miss out on the boom unless they jump in now, the UN said Thursday. UNCTAD estimated that 17 key frontier technologies, which are at the leading edge of green innovation, could create a market worth more than $9.5 trillion by 2030 -- up from $1.5 trillion in 2020.
Credit Suisse bounces back but investors still cautious
Credit Suisse rallied on the stock market Thursday after grabbing a $54 billion central bank lifeline in a bid to restore investor confidence but analysts remain wary about the major lender's future. Hours before the stock exchange reopened, Credit Suisse announced Thursday that it would borrow 50 billion francs from the SNB to reinforce the group.
Deliveroo reduces losses on cost-cutting
Deliveroo reduced net losses last year on cost-cutting, while revenues rallied on higher pricing in the face of soaring global inflation, the international food delivery app said Thursday. Deliveroo last month cut about 350 jobs, or nearly one tenth of its non-rider workforce.
More than 40,000 protest over Greek train tragedy
Tens of thousands of people protested across Greece on Thursday as workers staged a mass strike to voice outrage over last month's train disaster, which killed 57 people. In addition to the 57 people who were killed, several victims remain in hospital, including one passenger who is fighting for his life.
Farmer protest party wins 'monster' Dutch vote victory
The Netherlands woke up to a political earthquake Thursday after a farmers' protest party won key elections, throwing the government's environmental policies into doubt. Dutch media said the farmers were now headed for a showdown with a bloc formed by the environmental GroenLinks (Green/Left) party and the Labour Party (PvdA), which together also won 15 senate seats.
One billion users, but trouble mounts for TikTok
TikTok's breakneck rise from niche video-sharing app to global social media behemoth has brought plenty of scrutiny, particularly over its links to China. So is TikTok a spying tool for Beijing, a fun video-sharing app, or both?
French govt to force Paris binmen back to work as trash stacks up
France's government will force Paris rubbish collectors to return to work after a days-long strike against pension reforms has left many streets in the capital piled with stinking waste. Around 7,600 tonnes of rubbish were piled on the streets of Paris by Wednesday, according to city hall figures.
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