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Ex-Abercrombie CEO charged with sex crimes
Ex-Abercrombie CEO charged with sex crimes
by  AFP

The former chief executive of the Abercrombie and Fitch clothing empire has been arrested and charged with the trafficking of male models for sex parties around the world, US prosecutors said Tuesday.

US plans to contribute $20 bn for Ukraine loan: Yellen
US plans to contribute $20 bn for Ukraine loan: Yellen
by  AFP

The United States plans to contribute $20 billion to a G7 loan package for Ukraine and could soon announce new sanctions targeting Russian weapons procurement, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Tuesday. - 'Strong new sanctions' The United States is also set to announce "strong new sanctions" as early as next week targeting Russia over its war in Ukraine, Yellen said.

Strong auto prices lift GM results as it eyes China revamp
Strong auto prices lift GM results as it eyes China revamp
by  AFP

General Motors reported strong earnings Tuesday on robust pricing as the Detroit giant said it was hopeful about returning to profitability in China and reiterated a flexible approach to EV investment. - China performance - GM reported a loss in equity income from China for the third straight quarter.

Over 250 women in talks with Harrods over Al-Fayed claims
Over 250 women in talks with Harrods over Al-Fayed claims
by  AFP

Upmarket London department store Harrods on Tuesday said it was in discussions with more than 250 women to settle claims of sexual misconduct by former owner Mohamed Al-Fayed. Harrods, which is under new ownership, said in a statement: "Since 2023, Harrods settled a number of claims with women who alleged historic sexual misconduct by Fayed.

Rare Tintin albums go under the hammer in Paris
Rare Tintin albums go under the hammer in Paris
by  AFP

A collection of rare Tintin comic albums is up for auction in Paris on Wednesday, many signed by cartoonist Herge, who wrote "Tintin is just another version of me" on one flyleaf. Tintin is just another version of me, who would have continued on that path, all the way," he wrote.

Hyundai Motor India shares dip on debut after record IPO
Hyundai Motor India shares dip on debut after record IPO
by  AFP

Hyundai Motor had a lacklustre Indian market debut on Tuesday after raising $3.3 billion in the country's biggest-ever initial public offering, with shares down nearly five percent from their issue price in early trade. Shares of the automaker fell in the first morning of trade to 1,870 rupees ($22.34), down more than 4.5 percent from their issue price of 1,960 rupees.