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French chauffeur to face trial over alleged theft from UK minister
AFP, Published on 15/05/2025
» LYON — A chauffeur faces trial later this year charged with stealing money and baggage from Britain's top diplomat after driving David Lammy and his wife hundreds of kilometres from Italy to an Alpine ski resort in France, a prosecutor said.
Bosch Drives Strategy 2030 with Innovation, Resilience
Published on 09/05/2025
» Stuttgart and Renningen, Germany – The Bosch Group is forging ahead with its ambitious Strategy 2030 to strengthen its competitive position, despite global market challenges that curbed growth in 2024. The technology and services provider posted sales revenue of €90.3 billion, a 1.4% decline year-on-year, or 0.5% after adjusting for exchange rate effects. EBIT from operations stood at €3.1 billion, down from €4.8 billion in 2023, resulting in an EBIT margin of 3.5%.
Euro zone growth figure tops forecasts
AFP, Published on 30/04/2025
» BRUSSELS - The euro zone economy expanded more than expected in the first quarter of this year, official data showed on Wednesday, despite US President Donald Trump’s tariffs, but global trade tensions threaten more pain and near-stagnation for the rest of the year.
Yamal stardust could give Barca edge on Inter Milan
AFP, Published on 29/04/2025
» BARCELONA - Barcelona last reached the Champions League final a decade ago, with Lionel Messi as their torch-bearer.
Shares rise as trade tensions ease slightly
Business, Published on 26/04/2025
» RECAP: Asian shares rose yesterday in line with a global relief rally as trade tensions cooled and US Federal Reserve officials indicated they would be open to cutting interest rates earlier than anticipated.
Central banks eye digital coins
News, Published on 25/04/2025
» Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) have often been deemed a solution in search of a problem. But US President Donald Trump appears to have provided a rationale for CBDCs, even as he has banned the development of a digital dollar.
MAHLE Boosts Profitability Amid Market Headwinds
Published on 23/04/2025
» The automotive supplier MAHLE closed the 2024 financial year with a positive consolidated net result, despite challenging market conditions. Operating profit (EBIT) increased from €304 million to €423 million, raising the EBIT margin to 3.6 percent. However, sales fell 5.6 percent organically to €11.7 billion, largely due to weak markets in Europe and North America and sluggish EV demand outside China.
IMF slashes global forecasts on impact of US tariffs
AFP, Published on 22/04/2025
» WASHINGTON - The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday slashed its forecast for global growth this year, citing the effect of US President Donald Trump’s new tariff policies on the world economy.
Biles 'not so sure' about competing at Los Angeles Olympics
AFP, Published on 22/04/2025
» MADRID — American gymnast Simone Biles, voted Sportswoman of the Year at the Laureus Sport Awards ceremony in Madrid, said she remained uncertain about whether she would compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Kremlin says tough line from Germany’s Merz on Ukraine risks escalating war
Published on 14/04/2025
» MOSCOW - The Kremlin criticised Germany's chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz on Monday over comments suggesting Germany might send Taurus long-range missiles to Ukraine.