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US stocks edge higher as bond yields retreat for now
Wall Street stocks edged higher Thursday, shrugging off weakness in European equities and the latest jump in oil prices.
Lowest Fee Bitcoin ATMs Announces Launch of More Than 400 ATMs Nationwide
Lowest Fee Bitcoin ATMs announced the launch of more than 400 cryptocurrency ATMs across the United States. The machines allow customers to purchase Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT and USDC with cash at a stated flat 5% fee. Customers can also pre-register online before visiting an ATM.
Trump vows to hit Iran 'very hard' if linked to flydubai attack
US President Donald Trump said Thursday that Tehran was likely involved in an attack by a pilot on a flydubai flight to Israel and that Iran would be "hit very hard" if it was.
G20 against 'weaponization' of food trade: French minister
G20 trade ministers agree that it is "not acceptable" for countries to target food supplies in conflicts, a French official told AFP on Thursday, adding that European leaders took aim at Russia on the issue at high level talks.
Rogue OpenAI agents covered up their tracks, report says
Artificial intelligence agents developed by OpenAI tried to erase traces of their activity after gaining unauthorized access to government websites, according to a report published Thursday.
A saintly spat and debate snub: Brazil enters final polls stretch
Brazil's electoral court has ordered the takedown of "untrue" social media posts about the country's patron saint, the latest row at the end of a deeply divisive election campaign that will see President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva snub the main debate on Thursday.
German sugar tax sparks new government row
A proposed sugar tax in Germany on Thursday provoked the latest row in the unsteady governing coalition of the conservative CDU/CSU and the centre-left SPD.
i-payout Expands True Local Payment Capabilities to Help Enterprises Pay Recipients Globally
Local payment infrastructure is designed to help marketplaces, gig economy platforms, gaming and esports companies, insurance providers, affiliate networks, clinical research organizations and other enterprises deliver funds through domestic payment rails in local currency
Stocks slide as bond yields spike
US and European stocks slid Thursday as yields on government debt spiked higher and as crude prices rose despite a recent improvement to oil supplies.
France unveils cost-cutting 2027 budget as borrowing costs rise
The French government defended on Thursday its plans to cut spending and raise taxes as it tries to thread the needle between jittery debt markets and public discontent over the rising cost of living.
Family of woman killed by US immigration agent sues Trump administration
The family of Renee Good, an unarmed US citizen shot dead by an immigration agent during a sweeping federal crackdown, sued President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday, alleging wrongful death and civil rights violations.
UK tribunal overturns ban on Naomi Campbell leading charities
Former supermodel Naomi Campbell won a legal challenge on Thursday to overturn a five-year ban on being a charity trustee after a panel accepted she had been the victim of deception.
How airlines try to make sure pilots are safe to fly
The apparent attack by the co-pilot on a flight to Israel, in which he stabbed his captain and tried to crash the plane, is a reminder that the cockpit is an extremely sensitive place in terms of aviation safety.
Netanyahu says flydubai co-pilot indoctrinated as UAE probes 'terror' link
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday the co-pilot behind an apparent attack on a flight to Israel had undergone "Islamist radical indoctrination" as the United Arab Emirates said it was probing a possible terror link.
76% of Treasury Teams Hit by Fraud as Deepfake Attacks Rise, Treasury Dragons & nsKnox 2026 Index Finds
2026 Treasury Dragons Payment Fraud Index, produced with nsKnox, shows verification remains the weak link: only 18% of organizations continuously revalidate supplier bank details, and 41% still receive sensitive payment data by email
Wall Street stocks rise after bond yield spike eases
Wall Street stocks opened higher Thursday as the yield on the benchmark 10-year US Treasury note fell back after earlier hitting the highest level since the dot-com bust in 2002.
German fuel price cuts kick in to ease Mideast energy shock
German motorists began paying less to fill their cars Thursday as fuel subsidies aimed at softening the impact of the Middle East war energy shock came into force.
London's Bayeux Tapestry show to offer audio tour for blind people
The British Museum will provide an audio-described tour of the Bayeux Tapestry after a visually impaired man objected to lack of provision for the blind and partially-sighted.
From Question to Action: Leverate Launches ASK, Its Native AI Assistant for Traders
Whether checking a balance, reviewing a position or completing a task, traders expect quick answers without having to switch between screens or channels. Leverate has launched ASK, a native AI assistant built into its trading platform, answering from live account data and carrying out the next step in the same place.
Malone Life and Pensions Expands Internationally Beyond the European Union
Irish financial services firm announces expansion into Australia and Hong Kong as it continues to develop its international investment and pension services
Israelis swell with pride over foiled plane disaster
Israelis swelled with pride Thursday after passengers wrested control of a plane to prevent near-certain death, days before the anniversary of the October 7 attack, their country's worst-ever security failure.
UAE probes possible 'terror' link in attack on flight to Israel
The United Arab Emirates announced on Thursday it was probing a possible "terrorist" link to an apparent attack by a pilot on board a flight to Israel that saw passengers reroute the plane to stop it from crashing.
European stocks drop as debt fears send bond yields soaring
European stocks slid Thursday as the final quarter of the year kicked off amid mounting concerns about rising government debt, with heavy selling of the benchmark 10-year US Treasury note sending its yield to the highest level since the dot-com bust in 2002.
Kenyan island paradise fears damage from mega-refinery
Tourism or industry? Environment or oil? The picturesque Kenyan island of Lamu, a favourite of celebrities, faces a tough trade-off after becoming the construction site for Africa's latest mega-refinery.
Plastic treaty talks chair sees deal possible in March
Countries negotiating a world-first treaty to limit plastic pollution are less divided than before and a deal could be agreed in March, the diplomat chairing the talks told AFP on Thursday.
Indian pilot hailed as 'hero' after cockpit struggle
Indian pilot Smit Machchhar was hailed as a "hero" on Thursday after fighting to retain control of a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight when his co-pilot allegedly attacked him, leaving him wounded but helping avert disaster.
Asian tech firms stand out on mixed day for stocks
Technology firms led gains on a mixed day for Asian stocks Thursday as traders welcomed positive earnings from chip giant Micron.
Flags and pho on show as jeweller opens huge Vietnam plant
The world's largest jewellery brand showed off bracelet charms featuring Vietnam's national flag and a bowl of pho noodle soup as it opened a manufacturing centre in the country on Thursday, its first outside Thailand.
'Happiest moment': China's Mu first woman to win eSports Games gold
Mu Xinyue called it "the happiest moment of my life" after she became the first woman to win an Asian Games gold medal in eSports.
Panama ministers push for reopening of huge open-pit copper mine
A Panamanian government commission on Wednesday recommended that President Jose Raul Mulino reactivate Central America's largest open-pit copper mine, a Canadian-owned operation that was shut down in 2023 following widespread protests.
Global stocks mixed as markets weigh higher oil prices, bond yields
Wall Street stocks finished mixed Wednesday after US data gave a reassuring picture on the economy while lofty bond yields weighed on sentiment.
UK-France Channel migrant exchange deal scrapped: London
A year-old deal between France and Britain to return migrants crossing the Channel illegally on small boats has come to an end, the UK interior ministry said Wednesday.