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Brazil welcomes China lift of ban on poultry imports
Brazil, the world's biggest exporter of chicken meat, on Friday welcomed China's move to lift a ban on imports of the product after an outbreak of bird flu earlier this year. Brazil said in June it was free of bird flu and would resume exports.
Nexperia chip exports resuming: German auto supplier
A leading German auto supplier said Friday it has received permission to export Nexperia chips from China again as Berlin welcomed signs of "de-escalation" in a row that has alarmed carmakers.
Serbia fast-tracks army HQ demolition for Trump family hotel
Serbia's parliament on Friday moved to fast-track the demolition of the bombed-out Yugoslav Army headquarters in central Belgrade, the site of a proposed luxury hotel backed by Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner. Lawmakers backed the move with 130 votes in favour and 40 against.
Inside Germany's rare earth treasure chest
In a World War II bunker east of Frankfurt, a steel door weighing over four tonnes protects Germany's largest reserve of rare earths, a treasure at the heart of rising geopolitical tensions. Germany's flagship automotive sector is especially affected by the restrictions because it is dependent on rare earth magnets.
Ikea profits drop on lower prices, tariff costs
The world's leading furniture company, Ikea, reported a sharp fall in annual profits on Friday as it focused on dropping prices to boost volume and faced higher costs due to US tariffs. "The higher sourcing costs included the costs for increased tariffs, which have been partly absorbed," Inter Ikea said in a statement, referring to import taxes imposed by US President Donald Trump.
Chinese microdrama creators turn to AI despite job loss concerns
Ultra-short video series "Strange Mirror of Mountains and Seas" is filled with dragon-like monsters, handsome protagonists and plenty of melodrama -- almost all of it, including the lifelike human characters, created by artificial intelligence.
Markets drop as valuations and US jobs, rates spook investors
Asian stocks tracked Wall Street losses Friday as investors weighed weak US jobs data against Federal Reserve signals suggesting no more interest rate cuts this year. All three main indexes on Wall Street ended down as tech firms, which have been at the forefront of the surge to record highs this year, took the brunt of the selling.
US facing travel chaos as flights cut due to govt shutdown
Travelers across the United States were left scrambling to rebook flights as the government shutdown heaps pressure on the country's air traffic control system, prompting hundreds of Friday flight cancellations at major American airports. The shutdown has left tens of thousands of air traffic controllers, airport security staff and others without pay, causing personnel shortages.
'Grand Theft Auto VI' video game delayed again until Nov. 2026
The newest installment to the blockbuster "Grand Theft Auto" video game franchise has been delayed again, this time until November 2026, its creators announced Wednesday. Critics have from the beginning accused Grand Theft Auto of glorifying violence and encouraging players to engage in criminal behavior –- allegations rejected by New York-based Take-Two Interactive.
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