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US consumer inflation cools in March on falling gas prices
US consumer inflation cools in March on falling gas prices
by  AFP

US consumer inflation cooled last month on plunging gas prices, according to government data published Thursday, as consumers and businesses waited nervously for President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs to come into effect.

Cannes Festival: Films in competition
Cannes Festival: Films in competition
by  AFP

Nineteen films were announced Thursday in the main competition at Cannes Film Festival, which kicks off on the French Riviera on May 13. - 'Sentimental Value' by Joachim Trier (Norway) - A comedy drama featuring a filmmaker trying to reconnect with his daughters from a director whose last feature "The worst person in the world" also premiered in competition at Cannes in 2021.

Taiwan's TSMC says first quarter revenue up 42 percent
Taiwan's TSMC says first quarter revenue up 42 percent
by  AFP

Taiwanese chipmaking giant TSMC reported Thursday a better-than-expected revenue for the first quarter on strong demand for AI technology, after tariffs slapped onto major economies by US President Donald Trump caused global uncertainty. TSMC chairman and chief executive C.C. Wei has said the firm expected "2025 to be another strong growth year" as AI-related demand continues to surge.