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US airlines step up as Spirit winds down

US air carriers on Saturday mobilized to help passengers and crew members stranded by the overnight shutdown of Spirit Airlines, after the low-cost carrier's last-minute talks with creditors and the White House collapsed.

Aviation companies step up as Spirit winds down

US air carriers mobilized Saturday to help passengers and crew members stranded by the overnight shutdown of Spirit Airlines, after last-minute talks with creditors and the White House collapsed.

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Rolls-Royce confident on profits despite Mideast war disruption

British engine-maker Rolls-Royce maintained its full-year profit guidance on Thursday, as it expects to "fully mitigate" disruption from the Middle East war.

French economy records zero growth in first quarter

France's economy recorded zero growth in the first quarter of this year due to "sluggish" domestic demand and a "strongly" negative contribution from foreign trade, the national statistics agency INSEE said Thursday.

Trump warns Iran blockade could last months, sending oil prices soaring

President Donald Trump said a US naval blockade against Iran could last months, leading oil prices to spike to their highest level in more than four years, which held into Thursday.

Oil surges 7%, stocks slip on Trump blockade warning

Oil prices soared more than seven percent to a fresh four-year high Thursday while stocks fell after Donald Trump warned the US blockade of Iranian ports could last months and a report said he would be briefed on potential fresh military strikes.

Cuban boy's sporting dreams on hold as surgery backlog grows

Juan Jose Guilarte is like any other 10-year-old as he races around a park in Cuba's capital Havana.

Bali drowning in trash after landfill closed

Buckets of blooms adorn Yuvita Anggi Prinanda's sidewalk flower stall in Bali, but their perfume can't mask the stench of accumulating trash bespoiling parts of the resort island famed for its natural beauty.

ECB set to hold rates despite Iran war energy shock

The European Central Bank is expected to hold interest rates steady again on Thursday as policymakers weigh concerns about higher inflation triggered by the Middle East war against worries about weakening growth.

Samsung Electronics posts record quarterly profit on AI boom

Samsung Electronics said on Thursday its quarterly operating profit had jumped 750 percent year-on-year to a record 57.2 trillion won ($38.4 billion) on the back of strong sales of chips crucial for artificial intelligence.

doola Launches Agentic LLC Formation: Start a U.S. Company in Minutes Without Leaving Claude or Replit

Start a U.S. Company in Minutes Without Leaving Claude or ReplitFounders can go from idea to LLC without ever leaving the tool they're building indoola is the first business formation platform to launch a Model Context Protocol (MCP) integration for LLC formation, enabling founders to start an LLC through a conversation directly in Claude or Replit.The flow takes minutes. No new browser. No context switching. Available to US and non-US founders and developers (no US SSN required).doola has helped more than 15,000 founders in 175+ countries start and scale US businesses, backed by $13M in venture capital from Y Combinator, HubSpot Ventures, Nexus Venture Partners, and other top investors.

Meta chief Zuckerberg doubles down on AI spending

Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday defended massive spending on artificial intelligence that dragged down shares despite strong earnings boosted by the technology.

Brazil lowers benchmark rate to 14.5% in second consecutive cut

Brazil's Central Bank on Wednesday announced a second consecutive cut to its benchmark interest rate, one of the world's highest, in a boost for left-wing President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as he courts a fourth term.

Trump warns Iran blockade could last months, sending oil soaring

President Donald Trump said that a US naval blockade against Iran could last months, leading oil prices Wednesday to spike to their highest in more than four years.

Powell to stay as Fed governor after chairman term, citing legal attacks

US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell said Wednesday that he would stay at the central bank as a governor after his term as chair concludes, as the independent institution battles legal challenges under the Trump administration.

African oil producers defend need to drill at fossil fuel exit talks

Oil-rich African nations at global fossil fuel phaseout talks in Colombia said Wednesday they would keep drilling to support economic growth, highlighting tensions between climate and fiscal realities for developing producers.

'Gritty' Philadelphia pitches itself as low-cost US World Cup choice

Philadelphia is presenting itself as the US World Cup host city offering fans the best value for money, with affordable transport, accommodation and food while other venues are pilloried for gouging supporters.

'I literally was a fool': Musk grilled in OpenAI trial

Elon Musk faced fiery questioning Wednesday in his court showdown with OpenAI, as he insisted that the maker of ChatGPT had fooled him by turning what was an altruistic pursuit into a profit-making juggernaut.

OpenAI facing 'waves' of US lawsuits over Canada mass shooting

Seven lawsuits were filed in US court on Wednesday against OpenAI on behalf of families impacted by the February mass shooting in the small Canadian mining town of Tumbler Ridge.

Ticket price hikes not affecting summer air travel demand: IATA

Demand for summer air travel is holding up well despite airlines hiking ticket prices, although possible shortages of jet fuel could throw a wrench in the key travel period, an industry trade body said Wednesday.

Uber adds hotel booking in push to become 'everything app'

Uber on Wednesday unveiled a new feature allowing users to book a hotel room directly from its app, the latest step in its push to become a one-stop shop for everyday needs.

Oil spikes while stocks slip ahead of US Fed rate decision

Oil prices shot higher Wednesday on concerns of an extended blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, while Wall Street stocks mostly slid as investors awaited a US Fed rate decision and a slew of tech firm earnings.

Canada holds key rate steady, says will act if war inflation persists

Canada's central bank held its key lending rate at 2.25 percent on Wednesday, but warned it may need to act if inflation caused by the Middle East war persists.

Trump warns Iran better 'get smart soon' and accept nuclear deal

President Donald Trump warned Tehran on Wednesday that it should "get smart soon" and capitulate to Washington's demands for tight controls on its nuclear programme, as a US naval blockade turned the screws on Iran's economy.

US Fed chief's plans in focus as central bank set to hold rates steady

The US Federal Reserve is widely expected Wednesday to keep interest rates unchanged for a third straight meeting, likely the last with chairman Jerome Powell at its helm.

German inflation jumps in April as energy costs surge

German inflation jumped to its highest level in over two years in April as the Middle East war triggered a surge in energy costs, official data showed Wednesday.

UBS first-quarter profits jump 80% on investment banking

Swiss banking giant UBS on Wednesday reported that net profit rose a better-than-expected 80 percent to $3 billion in the first quarter, lifted by its investment banking arm.

European stocks fall with eyes on earnings, US Fed

European stocks slipped as oil prices surged Wednesday, with investors digesting a wave of corporate earnings and awaiting the US Federal Reserve's latest interest rate decision.

Mercedes warns longer Mideast war could cause shortages

German premium automaker Mercedes-Benz warned Wednesday that a drawn-out conflict in the Middle East could cause shortages of key inputs as it reported tumbling quarterly profits due to fierce Chinese competition.

Finnish lift maker Kone acquires German rival TKE, creating giant

Finnish lift maker Kone on Wednesday announced the acquisition of its German rival TKE in a huge share-and-cash deal valuing TKE at 29.4 billion euros ($34.4 billion) to create a global giant.

Adidas reports higher profits but warns of 'volatile' climate

German sportswear giant Adidas on Wednesday reported strong growth in quarterly profits as sales rose in key markets, but warned of a "very volatile" and highly competitive retail environment.

TotalEnergies first-quarter profits surge amid Middle East war

French oil and gas giant TotalEnergies said Wednesday net profit rose 51 percent in the first quarter to $5.8 billion, boosted by higher oil prices linked to the war in the Middle East.

Oil rises further with Iran war peace talks stalled

Oil prices rose Monday as talks to end the Iran war appeared to be at a standstill and the crucial Strait of Hormuz no nearer being reopened.

Mercedes-Benz profit slides amid cutthroat Chinese market

German premium automaker Mercedes-Benz said Wednesday its first-quarter profit fell by almost a fifth as cutthroat competition in China shakes the world's carmakers.

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