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China's Tencent posts forecast-beating Q1 revenue on gaming growth
Chinese internet giant Tencent on Wednesday reported a better-than-expected increase in first-quarter revenue, propelled by growth in gaming as the firm's strategic drive into artificial intelligence deepens.
French PM to testify on child abuse scandal
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou on Wednesday faces one of the most delicate moments of his five months in office as he responds to questions from a parliamentary committee investigating claims of sexual abuse at a Catholic school.
Baidu plans self-driving taxi tests in Europe this year
Chinese tech giant Baidu plans to start testing self-driving taxis in Europe for the first time by the end of this year, a source with knowledge of the matter confirmed to AFP on Wednesday.
Equity markets swing as China-US trade euphoria fades
Stocks fluctuated Wednesday, with investors struggling to track a strong day on Wall Street as euphoria over the China-US trade detente petered out.
Burberry warns 1,700 jobs at risk after annual loss
British luxury fashion label Burberry said Wednesday it could shed almost one-fifth of its global workforce over two years to reduce costs as it fell into an annual net loss.
Colombia joins Belt and Road initiative as China courts Latin America
Colombia formally agreed on Wednesday to join China's vast Belt and Road infrastructure initiative, as Beijing draws Latin America closer in a bid to counter the United States.
Protection racket? Asian semiconductor giants fear looming tariffs
Inside one of South Korea's oldest semiconductor research institutes, the cleanrooms and workshops are calm and immaculate, but outside the Seoul National University campus, a chip storm is brewing.
Eurovision stage a dynamic 3D 'playground': producer
The Eurovision Song Contest's groundbreaking stage, built in a race against time, is a hi-tech playground for artists performing at the world's biggest live music TV event, its producer told AFP.
Cruise unleashes 'Mission: Impossible' juggernaut at Cannes
Tom Cruise's "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning" powers into the Cannes film festival for its premiere on Wednesday on a steamroller of hype.
Sony girds for US tariffs after record annual net profit
Japan's Sony on Wednesday reported a record annual net profit but issued a cautious forecast, saying it hopes to "manage the impact" of US trade tariffs on its business.
Sony logs 18% annual net profit jump, forecast cautious
Japanese entertainment and electronics giant Sony on Wednesday reported an 18 percent jump in annual net profit but issued a cautious forecast for the current financial year.
Australian seaweed farm tackles burps to help climate
It is barely visible, and needs no irrigation or fertilisers: lying off the coast of Australia is a vast seaweed crop destined to curb livestock's climate-altering flatulence and belches.
Lift-off at Eurovision as first semi-final takes flight
The 2025 Eurovision Song Contest kicked off Tuesday with a first semi-final filled with pyrotechnics, colour and a dazzling sweep of music, from Portuguese guitar ballads to Belgian techno.
Sean Combs's ex Cassie says he forced her into 'disgusting' sex ordeals
Sean "Diddy" Combs's former partner Casandra Ventura told jurors at the music mogul's sex trafficking trial Tuesday how he subjected her to "disgusting" marathon group sex sessions.
Brazil legend Marta returns for Japan friendlies
Legendary Brazil striker Marta will return to the national team aged 39 after a nine-month absence for two friendlies against Japan, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said Tuesday.
It's showtime at Eurovision as semis begin
The 2025 Eurovision Song Contest started Tuesday in a blaze of lights, colour and pyrotechnics as competitors strutted their stuff in the first semi-final in the world's biggest televised live music event.
US inflation cooled in April as Trump began tariff rollout
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday hailed cooler-than-expected April inflation data and reiterated his call for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, as analysts warned that his tariffs may still fuel price hikes in the months ahead.
Rights groups urge court to halt UK fighter jet supplies to Israel
Rights groups on Tuesday urged judges to halt Britain's supply of fighter jet parts to Israel amid the war in Gaza, as they took the government to court and accused it of breaking international law.
Sean Combs's ex Cassie says he 'controlled' her life
Sean "Diddy" Combs's former partner Casandra Ventura told jurors at the music mogul's sex trafficking trial Tuesday how he "controlled" her life and wielded compromising sexual blackmail material to keep her in line.
US inflation cooled in April as Trump rolled out tariffs
US consumer inflation cooled slightly in April, but analysts warned prices could spike in the coming months as businesses grapple with President Donald Trump's sweeping "liberation day" tariffs.
US consumer inflation cooled in April as Trump rolled out tariffs
US consumer inflation cooled slightly in April, but analysts warned prices could spike in the coming months as businesses come to grips with President Donald Trump's sweeping "liberation day" tariffs.
Trump basks in Saudi welcome on business-focused state visit
Donald Trump enjoyed a lavish, royal welcome in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday on the first state visit of his second term, with the US president foremost focused on business deals at the start of a Gulf tour.
Customer data stolen in Marks & Spencer cyberattack
British retailer Marks & Spencer said on Tuesday that some personal data of its customers was stolen in a cyberattack that has crippled its online services for weeks.
German investors cheered by tariff talks, new government
German investor sentiment has jumped, buoyed by rollbacks of US tariffs, and the formation of a new national government, a closely-watched survey showed Tuesday.
Nissan posts $4.5 bn annual net loss, to cut 20,000 jobs
Japan's Nissan posted an annual net loss of $4.5 billion on Tuesday while saying it plans to cut 15 percent of its global workforce and warning about the possible impact of US tariffs.
Nissan posts $4.5 billion annual net loss, says to cut 20,000 jobs
Japan's Nissan posted a huge annual net loss of $4.5 billion on Tuesday while confirming reports that it plans to cut 15 percent of its global workforce and warning about the possible impact of US tariffs.
Trump in Saudi Arabia on Gulf tour, eyeing major deals
Donald Trump enjoyed a lavish welcome in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday as he opened the first state visit of his second term, with the US president eyeing major business deals even as progress on the Middle East's hotspots will likely be harder to reach.
Trump starts Gulf trip in Saudi eyeig deals
Donald Trump enjoyed a lavish welcome in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday as he opened the first state visit of his second term, with the US president eyeing major business deals even as progress on the Middle East's hotspots will likely be harder to reach.
Honda forecasts 70% net profit drop citing 'tariff impact'
Japan's Honda Motor on Tuesday forecast a 70 percent drop in net profit for the 2025-26 financial year as US trade tariffs weigh on the global auto industry.
Japan's SoftBank posts $7.8 bn annual net profit
Japanese tech investor SoftBank Group, a major player in the US Stargate artificial intelligence drive, on Tuesday posted a bumper full-year net profit of $7.8 billion.
Vietnam death row tycoon promises to turn properties into 'golden goose'
A Vietnamese property tycoon trying to avoid a death sentence for multi-billion-dollar fraud has promised to turn her property empire into a "golden goose" to help pay back the assets she embezzled, her lawyer said Tuesday.
Trump starts Gulf trip in Saudi eyeing deals
Donald Trump arrived in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday on the first leg of a Gulf tour that will also take him to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, eyeing business deals even as accords on the Middle East's hotspots will likely be harder to reach.