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09:57 European shares rise on SAP earnings, Trump's Fed backflip

European shares climbed on Wednesday, boosted by strong earnings from Europe's largest software maker SAP, while U.S. President Donald Trump's backflip from threats to dismiss Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell provided relief to investors.

08:40 Biles still undecided on 2028 LA Games participation

Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast in history, said she has yet to decide whether she will take part in her home Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028.

06:48 Morning Bid: Trump's Fed backflip sets off relief rally

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin Buckland

22/04 Morning Bid: 'Major loser' reporting for duty

Morning Bid U.S.

22/04 European shares fall as Trump's anti-Powell tirade adds to uncertainty

European shares fell on Tuesday as heavyweight Novo Nordisk slumped, while U.S. President Donald Trump's vocal attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell shook investor confidence which is already fragile due to concerns over the trade war.

22/04 Ostapenko on upward trajectory as clay season gains momentum

Jelena Ostapenko is starting to show shades of the form that saw her crowned French Open champion eight years ago with the Latvian knocking over the top two players in the world en route to winning the Stuttgart Open title on Monday.

22/04 Breakingviews - Why a defence boss could boost Europe’s revival

How to spend 640 billion euros? That’s the amount that European governments, including Britain, would pour each year into their militaries if they make good on their stated intention to beef up defence spending to 3% of GDP. Finding the money is the immediate challenge, given weak growth and heavy debt loads in many countries. A longer-term task is making sure that all the extra investment follows

22/04 Morning Bid: Trying to contain US market contagion

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole.

21/04 Motivation is key in record-seeking PSG's season finale, says Luis Enrique

Paris St Germain have already retained their Ligue 1 title but in what could turn out to be the club's greatest ever season, keeping players motivated is the most important thing at this stage of the campaign, manager Luis Enrique said on Monday.

21/04 Who might succeed Pope Francis? Nine possible candidates

Predict who the next pope will be at your peril.

21/04 Kremlin says U.S. position ruling out NATO membership for Ukraine gives satisfaction

The Kremlin said on Monday that the position of U.S. President Donald Trump's administration on ruling out NATO membership for Ukraine gave Moscow satisfaction, but declined to comment on Trump's hopes for deal this week.

21/04 Alcaraz's respect for Nadal grows after clay swing takes its toll

Carlos Alcaraz believes fatigue contributed to the leg issue that troubled him in his Barcelona Open final defeat.

19/04 Lyon edge Arsenal 2-1 in first leg of women's Champions League semis

`Olympique Lyonnais beat Arsenal 2-1 in the first leg of their women's Champions League semi-final on Saturday after Melchie Dumornay grabbed a winner in the 82nd minute to give the record eight-times champions the upper hand in the tie.

19/04 ITIA defends 'uncomfortable' shower rule as fan criticism bubbles over

The effort against doping says showering players must remain in a chaperone's view.

19/04 Sinner backed to hit top gear in time for French Open after doping ban

World number one Jannik Sinner may take time to hit his stride on his return from a three-month doping ban next month but will be in top form when he heads to the French Open, Italy's Davis Cup captain Filippo Volandri said.

18/04 Gasly puts Alpine on top in first Saudi F1 practice

Pierre Gasly was surprise top of the timesheets for Renault-owned Alpine in first practice for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Friday.

18/04 Fed's Powell is an exemplary central banker, ECB's Villeroy says

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is an exemplary central banker, telling the unflattering truth about the U.S. economy and not bowing to political pressure, European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker Francois Villeroy de Galhau said on Friday.

18/04 US will walk away from Russia-Ukraine peace deal if no progress made soon, Rubio says

Trump had many other priorities around the world, he said.

18/04 French Open plans grand opening day tribute for retired Nadal

The French Open will pay tribute to record 14-times champion Rafa Nadal on the opening day of the Grand Slam next month, a year after the Spaniard played his final match on the clay of Roland Garros, organisers said on Thursday.

18/04 US consumer watchdog says it will lay off most remaining staff

The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the agency created to serve as a watchdog for American consumers against predatory business practices, said on Thursday it planned to dismiss as much as 90% of its remaining workforce, resuming mass firings less than a week after a federal court ruling granted the Trump administration leeway in setting staff levels.

18/04 LVMH's Arnault lashes out at Brussels over US trade tensions

European governments urgently need to ease tensions with the United States over President Donald Trump's tariffs, LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault said on Thursday, adding it would be "Brussels' fault" if no solution is found.

17/04 Macron says joint Franco-Haiti commission will examine 'painful' past

French President Emmanuel Macron is to set up a joint Franco-Haitian commission to examine France's past with its former Caribbean colony, but he made no mention of the possibility of reparations that Haitian activists have long called for.

17/04 Trump Media presses US regulator to investigate short positions in its stocks

The media company majority owned by President Donald Trump, Trump Media & Technology Group , said on Thursday it had asked the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to investigate a recent short position in its stocks.

17/04 Boeing delivery plant in China latest hot spot in tariff war

Boeing faced new questions over the impact of tariffs on exports to China on Thursday as the spotlight fell on the fate of jets waiting at an aircraft completion plant near Shanghai.

17/04 Russian barriers to re-entry stymie prospects of Western companies' return

Three months after U.S. President Donald Trump returned to the White House promising a swift end to the conflict in Ukraine and sparking an early flurry of excitement that Western companies could come flooding back to Russia, realism has set in.

17/04 LVMH shareholders agree Bernard Arnault can remain CEO until he is 85

LVMH shareholders on Thursday voted to allow Bernard Arnault, 76, to remain at the helm of the world's largest luxury group until he's 85.

17/04 Jonathan Anderson will create June collection for Dior Men's Fashion, LVMH CEO says

Jonathan Anderson will create the June collection for Dior Men's Fashion, LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault said on Thursday at the group's annual meeting with shareholders.

17/04 Europeans, Ukrainians to make their case as Rubio and Witkoff visit Paris

Top Ukrainian officials made a previously unannounced visit to Paris.

17/04 Pernod's sales miss forecasts as tariffs weigh on spirits sector

Pernod Ricard reported a 3% decline in third-quarter sales on Thursday, missing forecasts as tariff uncertainty rocks the already-struggling spirits sector.

17/04 Hermes will raise U.S. prices to fully offset Trump's tariffs, company says

France's Hermes will fully shift the burden of tariffs in the United States to its wealthy clientele, the company said on Thursday, as it posted first-quarter sales that slightly missed market expectations.

17/04 European shares turn lower ahead of ECB's policy decision

European shares were mixed on Thursday as investors parsed corporate earnings to gauge the fallout of U.S. President Donald Trump's erratic trade policies, while awaiting European Central Bank's policy decision later in the day.

17/04 'Drug-dealing scum' most likely behind French prison attacks, minister says

Drug-traffickers were most likely behind an unprecedented wave of attacks against French prisons though foreign influence and the far-left remain possible instigators, French interior minister Bruno Retailleau said on Thursday.

17/04 Forvia on track to mitigate full exposure to US tariffs, CEO says

Forvia has so far mitigated about 50% of its estimated exposure to U.S. tariffs and is on track to cover the rest, the French automotive supplier's CEO Martin Fischer said in a call on Thursday.

17/04 Morning Bid: No surprise at Japan talks, except Trump

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rocky Swift

17/04 US CDC advisers recommend lowering the age for RSV shots to 50-59 years

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's panel of outside experts on Wednesday recommended the use of respiratory syncytial virus vaccines in younger adults who are at increased risk of severe illness from the virus.

16/04 Trump's trade war ripples through the business world, hits stocks again

The ripple effects of Donald Trump's global trade war are increasingly being felt across numerous industries all at once and on Wednesday were once again exerting pressure on U.S. stock markets that have been roiled for weeks by his erratic trade policies.

16/04 Man Utd's Amorim places trust in Onana against Lyon, Zirkzee out for season

Andre Onana will return in goal for Manchester United's Europa League quarter-final second leg against Olympique Lyonnais despite his errors in the first leg but striker Joshua Zirkzee is out for the season, manager Ruben Amorim said on Wednesday.

16/04 Man who threw bottle at Van der Poel apologises

A 28-year-old Belgian man has apologised after hurling a plastic bottle at former world champion Mathieu van der Poel during Sunday’s Paris-Roubaix race, an act that led to a criminal investigation by French authorities.

16/04 PSG's qualification a milestone in changed team under Luis Enrique

Paris St Germain's qualification for the Champions League semi-final against Aston Villa exposed some of the team's weaknesses, but also marks a significant milestone in the evolution of Luis Enrique's youthful side.

16/04 Inside the Telegram group with possible links to mysterious French prison attacks

A Telegram group called French Prisoner Rights (DDPF), created the day before a series of attacks against jails across France, is being investigated by police for clues as to who could be behind the assaults.

16/04 Baby food makers are failing California’s lead standards, Reuters review shows

Some baby food manufacturers are failing to meet California's standards for lead, which are the most stringent in the nation, according to a Reuters analysis of new test results released for the first time.

16/04 Cars set on fire at French prison in second wave of attacks

French jails were hit by a second wave of attacks overnight, including three cars set alight at Tarascon prison in southern France, the Justice Minister and a prison workers' union said on Wednesday, as authorities sought to identify those responsible.

16/04 European shares fall as ASML warns US tariffs cloud outlook

European shares slipped on Wednesday after a strong start to the week, weighed down by chip supplier ASML's warning that U.S. tariffs were increasing uncertainty around its outlook for 2025 and 2026.

16/04 Dart apologises for saying opponent 'smells really bad' at Rouen Open

Britain's Harriet Dart has apologised for saying her opponent, France's Lois Boisson, "smells really bad" during her comprehensive defeat at the Rouen Open on Tuesday.

16/04 PSG survive Aston Villa scare to reach Champions League semis

Paris St Germain squeezed past the English side 5-4 on aggregate.

16/04 Morning Bid: Markets wobble over US-China wrangling

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu

16/04 Dior shows fall fashion collection in gardens of ancient Kyoto temple

Dior creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri showed her fall fashion collection of loose, minimalist styles in the garden of the Toji Temple in Kyoto on Tuesday night.

15/04 NATO's Rutte, in Odesa, declares 'unwavering' support for Ukraine

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Tuesday and declared "unwavering" support for Ukraine in the aftermath of a deadly Russian attack in the north of the country.

15/04 US SEC leaders push back as Musk's DOGE seeks broad access, source says

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency is seeking access to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission data, including email communications, according to a source familiar with the matter.

15/04 Chess-Carlsen masters another format in Paris

World number one Magnus Carlsen underlined his status as one of chess' most versatile and dominant figures, clinching victory at the inaugural Paris Freestyle Chess Grand Slam.

15/04 Team ownership could be next F1 step for Saudi Arabia

Owning a Formula One team could be the next step for Saudi Arabia after sponsoring the sport and hosting a grand prix, according to the chairman of the kingdom's automobile and motorcycle federation.

15/04 Italy says Britain is not sharing technology on fighter project

Defence Minister Guido Crosetto has said Britain is not fully sharing technologies with Italy and Japan in a major project to develop a new fighter jet and urged London to bring down the "barriers of selfishness".

15/04 Several French prisons have come under attack, says justice minister

French justice minister Gerald Darmanin confirmed on Tuesday that attacks had been carried out overnight on several French prisons, and added he would travel to the southern city of Toulon, whose prison was among those attacked.

15/04 LVMH shares slump after luxury giant's Q1 sales miss forecast

LVMH shares sank on Tuesday after the world's largest luxury group posted first quarter revenue that undershot expectations as U.S. shoppers curtailed the purchase of beauty products and cognac while sales in China remained weak.

15/04 Breakingviews - LVMH’s opaque succession merits investor discount

Bernard Arnault has no succession plan, and no apparent intention of unveiling one soon. Indeed, the 76-year-old chairman and CEO of LVMH could spend another decade at the helm of the $300 billion French luxury giant. Shareholders will this week vote on whether to raise the age limit for both roles to 85. While Arnault’s age is not necessarily a problem for investors, the lack of clarity about who

15/04 Italy court allows class action against Stellantis over faulty airbags

A civil court in Turin, Italy, has ruled admissible a class action suit against Stellantis concerning potentially faulty airbags made by Japanese automotive parts company Takata, Stellantis and two consumer groups behind the legal action said on Monday.

15/04 Morning Bid: Taxes and tariffs on the mind as relief rally limps along

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rocky Swift

15/04 Wings select star UConn guard Bueckers first in WNBA Draft

UConn star Paige Bueckers entered the professional ranks amid sky-high expectations on Monday, as the Dallas Wings selected the versatile guard first overall in the WNBA Draft after a dream end to her collegiate career.

15/04 French opposition parties raise spectre of no-confidence vote over 2026 budget

French opposition parties on Monday threatened to topple Prime Minister Francois Bayrou's government with a no-confidence motion after his finance minister said next year's budget would require billions of euros in savings.

14/04 Colombia's VP calls on former colonial powers to confront past as UN forum opens

Colombia's Vice President Francia Marquez, an advocate of slavery reparations, urged former colonial powers to take responsibility for their past wrongs and called for a global reparations fund, at a United Nations forum on Monday.

14/04 LVMH misses sales forecast as core business slumps in first quarter

LVMH's first-quarter revenue undershot expectations, as shoppers in the United States pulled back on beauty products and drinks while sales in China stayed weak, the world's largest luxury group said on Monday.

14/04 NBA sees sport's growth lagging behind potential in Europe

The basketball business in Europe is far from living up to its potential, NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum told Reuters, as the league explores launching a new operation in the continent to take advantage of the sport's skyrocketing popularity.

14/04 French officials investigate bottle attack on Van der Poel

French justice officials have launched an investigation after cycling champion Mathieu van der Poel had a plastic bottle hurled at his face during his triumphant ride to a third consecutive Paris-Roubaix victory on Sunday.

14/04 Villa banking on home advantage against PSG, says Emery

Aston Villa must make home advantage count and draw energy from their supporters in the return leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Paris St Germain at Villa Park on Tuesday, manager Unai Emery said.

14/04 Trump health policy uncertainty sends biotech sector into deeper slump

Trump administration cuts across federal health agencies have sent shivers through a biotech industry already struggling through a prolonged downturn, increasing concerns they will have a harder time getting products approved, investors, company executives and analysts said.

14/04 France says Algeria threatening to expel diplomatic staff

France said on Monday that Algeria had threatened to expel 12 of its diplomatic staff and that it would take immediate reprisals should that occur in the latest flare-up between them.

14/04 European tech stocks climb as tariff exemptions remove worst-case scenario

Shares in European tech stocks rose on Monday after the U.S. granted exclusions from tariffs for smartphones, computers and some other electronics imported largely from China.

14/04 Morning Bid: Doing the tariff two-step

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole

13/04 Alcaraz comes from behind to claim maiden Monte Carlo title

Carlos Alcaraz recovered from a sluggish start to overpower Lorenzo Musetti 3-6, 6-1, 6-0 on Sunday and claim his first Monte Carlo Masters title, his biggest win since lifting the Wimbledon trophy in 2024.

13/04 Kremlin says instant results not possible after Trump demands Ukraine progress

The Kremlin said on Sunday contacts with U.S. President Donald Trump's team were moving ahead very well but that it was too early to expect instant results due to the level of damage done to relations under Trump's predecessor Joe Biden.

12/04 Piastri on pole in Bahrain for his 50th F1 start

Oscar Piastri piled the pressure on McLaren teammate Lando Norris by taking pole position in Bahrain on Saturday for his 50th Formula One race, with the championship leader qualifying only sixth.

11/04 French bikers race to buy Harleys before possible tariffs

Sales are brisk at the Villiers-Sur-Marne Harley-Davidson dealership outside Paris, where French bikers reckon they had better hurry if they want the American motorcycle of their dreams before trade war puts them out of reach.

11/04 Inconsistent Alcaraz downs Fils to reach Monte Carlo semis

Carlos Alcaraz huffed and puffed into the Monte Carlo Masters semi-finals with a 4-6 7-5 6-3 victory against local favourite Arthur Fils, who will be ruing his missed chances on Friday.

11/04 Ukraine will be able to keep fighting, say Britain and Germany

Germany and Britain sent a message to Russia on Friday that Ukraine will be able to keep up its fight thanks to Western support, even as the U.S. pushed ahead with talks with Moscow.

11/04 Norris fastest for McLaren in first Bahrain practice

Formula One leader Lando Norris put McLaren top of the Bahrain Grand Prix practice timesheets on Friday in an otherwise unrepresentative first session packed with young drivers gaining experience.

11/04 Sixty-two caps, zero memories, says amnesia-hit Chabal

Former French international Sebastien Chabal revealed he has been suffering from amnesia in another example of the devastating effects on rugby players of repeated head trauma.

11/04 European shares rise but head for third weekly decline on tariff woes

European stocks rose on Friday at the end of a volatile week that was dominated by erratic changes in tariffs by the United States and its major trading partners that fuelled concerns over the economic ravages of a trade war.

11/04 Trump's tariff confusion could leave aircraft deliveries in limbo

Cars, consumer goods, and industrial equipment have been delayed at ports, stuck on rail cars, and languished in warehouses at times over the last few months due to the White House's on-again, off-again tariff policy.

11/04 Morning Bid: Back to white-knuckle ride in the markets

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee

11/04 Europeans sidelined in US-Iran nuclear talks despite holding key card

Washington's decision not to coordinate with European nations about its negotiations with Iran on Saturday will reduce its leverage and make U.S. and Israeli military action against Tehran ultimately more likely, analysts and diplomats said.

11/04 Trump's tariff pause brings little relief as recession risk lingers

A week of turmoil unleashed by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs showed little sign of easing on Friday, with markets again tumbling and foreign leaders trying to work out how to respond to a dismantling of the world trade order.

10/04 Europeans discuss Ukraine peace force but big questions still open

Defence ministers from some 30 countries met in Brussels on Thursday to discuss a "reassurance force" for Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire in the war with Russia but key questions about its mission and any U.S. support remained unanswered.

10/04 Wes Anderson, Ari Aster to compete at action-packed Cannes Film Festival

This year's Cannes Film Festival will see a raft of veteran attendees such as Wes Anderson go toe to toe with art-house cinema darlings like Ari Aster on a red carpet that is set to be particularly action-packed this year thanks to one Tom Cruise.

10/04 Mbappe's legal team say several PSG accounts frozen as salary dispute escalates

France soccer captain Kylian Mbappe's legal team have appealed to the French sports minister and UEFA for his former club Paris St Germain to pay him 55 million euros ($61.25 million) in unpaid wages and said several of the club's accounts had been frozen on Thursday.

10/04 Trump tariff pause leaves CEOs asking: What happens in 90 days?

U.S. President Donald Trump's sudden about-face on sweeping import tariffs did little to soothe companies' worries about the fallout from his trade war and its chaotic implementation: soaring costs, falling orders and snarled supply chains.

10/04 McLaren to enter Le Mans with WEC hypercar in 2027

McLaren will compete in the top flight of the World Endurance Championship, which has the Le Mans 24 Hours as a jewel in the crown, in 2027 the team announced in a simple statement on Thursday saying "we're back".

10/04 What just happened in the U.S. Treasury market?

U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to pause the hefty duties he had said he would impose on dozens of countries one week ago followed turmoil in financial markets that included an acute selloff in the $29 trillion Treasury market.

10/04 Kering shares jump after reported talks for over $1.4 bln real estate sale in Milan

Kering shares jumped 10.8% in early Thursday trading after Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera reported that the luxury group was in talks to sell a building in Milan to a Qatari fund for more than 1.3 billion euros ($1.43 billion).

10/04 European shares surge after Trump's tariff pause

European shares surged on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced an immediate 90-day pause on tariffs for many trading partners, prompting a massive relief rally following a days-long market rout.

10/04 Russia, United States to hold talks on diplomatic missions

Russia and the United States are set to hold talks in Turkey on Thursday on normalising the work of their diplomatic missions after the war in Ukraine triggered the biggest confrontation between Moscow and the West since the depths of the Cold War.

10/04 Insight: LVMH finds making Louis Vuitton bags messy in Texas

Six years ago, LVMH's billionaire CEO Bernard Arnault and President Donald Trump cut the blue ribbon on a factory in rural Texas that would make designer handbags for Louis Vuitton, one of the world’s best-known luxury brands.

10/04 Morning Bid: Signs of trouble in the relief rally

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee

10/04 Trump U-turns on tariffs but keeps trade war heat on China

Trump's turnabout, which came less than 24 hours after steep new tariffs kicked in on most trading partners, followed the most intense episode of financial market volatility since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.

09/04 Tabilo maintains perfect record against Djokovic with win in Monte Carlo

Unseeded Alejandro Tabilo beat twice champion Novak Djokovic 6-3 6-4 in the second round of the Monte Carlo Masters on Wednesday to maintain a remarkable 100% record win record over the 24-times major winner.

09/04 Macron says France could recognise Palestinian state in June

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday France could recognise a Palestinian state in June, adding that in turn some countries in the Middle East could recognise the state of Israel.

09/04 Matic labels Onana 'one of worst goalkeepers in Man United history'

Olympique Lyonnais midfielder Nemanja Matic has hit back at comments from Manchester United's Andre Onana, describing the Cameroonian as "one of the worst goalkeepers" in the club's history ahead of Thursday's Europa League quarter-final.

09/04 Norris arrives in Bahrain with Verstappen in hot pursuit

Formula One leader Lando Norris has Max Verstappen breathing down his neck and only a point separating the pair ahead of a Bahrain Grand Prix that could trigger a change at the top on Sunday.

09/04 EU to start retaliating against U.S. tariffs on Tuesday

The European Union will launch its first countermeasures against U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs next week, the bloc's members agreed on Wednesday, joining China and Canada in retaliating and escalating a global trade conflict.

09/04 Chess-Niemann gone AWOL as Freestyle Paris Grand Slam underway

Hans Niemann, the chess grandmaster at the heart of an alleged cheating scandal, has yet to provide an explanation on his late withdrawal from the Freestyle Grand Slam in Paris.

09/04 European, Indian pharma stocks decline after Trump again threatens tariffs

Drugmakers' stocks in Europe and India slipped on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated plans for a "major" tariff on all pharmaceutical imports and as "reciprocal" tariffs kicking in led to a further carnage in global markets.

09/04 European shares plunge as Trump's reciprocal tariffs kick in

European shares fell on Wednesday as steep U.S. reciprocal tariffs kicked in, exacerbating fears over the economic damage caused by the trade war that even spread to the bond market.

09/04 Zverev's Monte Carlo exit assures Sinner of top rankings spot on tour return

Jannik Sinner will return to the ATP Tour from his doping ban at next month's Rome Masters as world number one after the Italian's closest challenger Alexander Zverev crashed to an early defeat in Monte Carlo on Tuesday.

09/04 Morning Bid: Markets cower as 104% tariffs on China begin

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee

09/04 Trump's latest tariffs loom, set to deepen global trade war

Trump's punishing tariffs have shaken a global trading order that has persisted for decades, raised fears of recession and driven worldwide stocks sharply downward.

08/04 US wine sellers worry as Trump tariffs set to hit Wednesday

Adam Williams, 57, owner of Ansley Wine Merchants in Atlanta, said he was bracing for the worst on Wednesday, as President Donald Trump's tariffs are set to kick in, which will spike costs of the imported wines and liquors he sells.

08/04 British film ‘Ballad of Wallis Island' builds story of human bonds

For producer, actor, writer and composer Tom Basden, the British comedy film “The Ballad of Wallis Island” leans into the complexities of relationships rather than high-risk action scenes or life-threatening situations.

08/04 David Hockney retrospective fills Paris Fondation Vuitton

The largest exhibition yet of works by British artist David Hockney opened in Paris on Tuesday, filling the entire multi-storey Fondation Louis Vuitton museum with more than 400 works spanning seven decades.

08/04 Rising populism should not stop discussions on reparations, says African Union official

The rise of right-wing populism in Europe and elsewhere should not prevent Africa from bringing reparations for transatlantic slavery and colonialism to the table, the head of the African Union's (AU) diaspora division said.

08/04 Boeing deliveries in March jump by 41% compared to a year earlier 

Boeing delivered 41 jets in March, up from 29 during the same month a year ago, the company announced Tuesday, though the figure was slightly lower than the 45 handed over in January and 44 in February.

08/04 NBA keen to tap into deep European talent pool

A potential European league could be a goldmine for the NBA as the top-flight North American league looks to muscle its way into a deep pool of talent across the Atlantic.

08/04 US is starting to look like an emerging market after tariff shock, Euronext CEO says

The United States is starting to resemble an emerging market more than a developed country, the head of pan-European stock exchange operator Euronext said on Tuesday as financial markets remained volatile after the imposition of sweeping U.S. tariffs.

08/04 Morning Bid: Ray of hope or false dawn for markets?

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin Buckland

07/04 Aerospace firms scour contracts over tariffs after supplier challenge

Planemakers, airlines and suppliers are combing through billions of dollars worth of contracts to check their exposure to tariffs after a major U.S. supplier sparked debate over who should pay for an emerging trade war, industry sources said on Monday.

07/04 EU prioritises talks with US to get Trump's tariffs removed

European Union ministers broadly agreed on Monday that the bloc should prioritise negotiations to remove tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump over retaliation even as it prepared a first set of targeted countermeasures.

07/04 European stocks' stellar start to 2025 snuffed out as tariffs cloud Q1 earnings

European equities' impressive start to 2025 has been obliterated in three sessions of heavy selling, while executives tot up the potential impact of U.S. tariffs on supply chains, possibly forcing them to ditch previous financial predictions.

07/04 Djokovic motivated again after Miami run but keeping expectations low

Novak Djokovic said reaching his first final of the 2025 season at the Miami Open helped him find the motivation to continue his quest for more titles as the 37-year-old looks to win his 100th ATP trophy during the clay season.

07/04 Exclusive: After Trump, EU seeks zero tariff from India on car imports, sources say

The European Union wants India to eliminate tariffs on car imports under a long-pending trade deal and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government is willing to sweeten its current proposal to seal the talks, sources told Reuters.

07/04 European shares dive to 16-month low on trade war gloom

European shares plunged to a 16-month low on Monday as investors grappled with the possibility of a recession after sweeping tariffs announced by United States last week.

07/04 Alcaraz says pressure to catch top-ranked Sinner 'killed' him

The top-ranked Sinner is serving a three-month doping ban and Alcaraz was seen as one to replace him.

07/04 Morning Bid: Tariff medicine's crippling side effects

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole

06/04 Le Pen evokes spirit of Martin Luther King Jr. as supporters rally in Paris

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen said on Sunday she would fight peacefully to overturn her five-year ban from running for office and draw inspiration from the slain American civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.

06/04 EU seeks unity in first strike back at Trump tariffs

The European Commission, which coordinates EU trade policy, will propose to members late on Monday a list of U.S. products to hit with extra duties in response to Trump's steel and aluminium tariffs rather than the broader reciprocal levies.

05/04 'Free Le Pen!' Trump, Musk and Vance voice support for French far-right leader

U.S. President Donald Trump, his Vice President JD Vance and billionaire backer Elon Musk have all voiced their support to French far-right leader Marine Le Pen after she was found guilty of embezzlement and barred from running in France's 2027 presidential election.

05/04 Trump opponents ready to take to streets with nationwide protests

Events are planned in all 50 states plus Canada, Britain, France, Germany, Mexico and Portugal. One of the biggest rallies is expected on Washington's National Mall.

05/04 France's cognac makers, buffeted by trade wars, reel from Trump's tariffs

Christophe Fillioux's family estate in the cognac region of southwest France has survived for five generations, through wars and financial crises. Now, though, he has started to tear up some of his vineyards by the roots.

05/04 US starts collecting Trump's new 10% tariff, smashing global trade norms

The initial 10% "baseline" tariff took effect at U.S. seaports, airports and customs warehouses at 12:01 a.m. ET (0401 GMT) on Saturday, ushering in Trump's full rejection of the post-World War Two system of mutually agreed tariff rates.

05/04 Zelenskiy says details of foreign troop contingent in Ukraine could be ready in a month

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that European military planners could be ready within a month with details of a foreign troop contingent in Ukraine seen as critical to ending the war with Russia.

05/04 Next up for markets: A crisis of confidence in the dollar

In times of market panic investors tend to rush to the safety of the dollar, but when stocks swooned in response to U.S. tariffs this week, they ran away from it. Investors say it's a sign that the greenback’s global standing may be eroding.

04/04 Nowhere to hide: Trump tariffs leave trading partners cornered

U.S. trading partners have few good options in their trade war with President Donald Trump, other than to sue for peace.

04/04 China hits back hard in global trade war with tariffs on US goods

China announced additional tariffs of 34% on U.S. goods on Friday, the most serious escalation in a trade war with President Donald Trump that has fed fears of a recession and triggered a global stock market rout.

04/04 Europeans blame Moscow for thwarting Trump peace bid in Ukraine

European foreign ministers at a NATO meeting blamed Russia on Friday for thwarting a U.S. push for peace in Ukraineand called for firm pressure on Moscow to agree to a ceasefire, in a clear bid to persuade the Trump administration to take a harder line.

04/04 In Toulon, Le Pen's legal fightback leaves many French voters cold

Yvon Castel says he has voted for the far-right National Rally for years, but is less than impressed by the tactics its leader Marine Le Pen has chosen to try to fight her way out of a legal judgement barring her way to 2027 elections.

04/04 Morning Bid: Wall Street has most to lose from trust lost

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole

03/04 France's Macron calls for suspension of investment in US after tariffs

French President Emmanuel Macron called on Thursday for European companies to suspend planned investment in the United States after U.S. President Donald Trump announced sweeping global tariffs on American imports.

03/04 Russia says US threats of military strikes against Iran are unacceptable

Russia said on Thursday that threats of military strikes against its ally Iran were unacceptable and warned that attacking the Islamic Republic could lead to potentially catastrophic results if nuclear installations were bombed.

03/04 Rubio: US is committed to NATO, but Europe must spend more on defence

The United States is as committed to NATO as ever but demands that European allies spend substantially more on defence, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday, while adding that the U.S. would give allies some time to do that.

03/04 Euro zone economy saw only modest growth in March, PMI shows

The euro zone economy eked out modest growth for a third month in March as the bloc's manufacturing industry showed signs of recovery and its dominant services industry expanded at a slightly faster pace than in February, a survey showed.

03/04 Navarro says players' demand for more prize money at majors is about fair treatment

American Emma Navarro said she had put her name to a letter signed by the world's top tennis players calling for significant improvements in prize money at the four Grand Slams as a way to ensure players receive equal treatment.

03/04 Morning Bid: Seems investors really don't like tariffs

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole

03/04 Trump tariffs: Companies grapple with a new reality 

Now that the U.S. has instituted broad tariffs worldwide, businesses will be forced to adjust - but the options to cope with the greater-than-expected levies are limited and unpalatable for companies and their customers.

03/04 French wine, spirits sales in US expected to fall 20% after tariff announcement

Sales of French wine and spirits are expected to slide at least 20% in the United States after U.S. President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs, the French wine and spirits exporters group FEVS said on Wednesday.

02/04 France holds rare defence cabinet meeting over Iran as tensions with US mount

French President Emmanuel Macron was convening key ministers and experts on Wednesday to discuss Iran, including its nuclear programme, amid growing tensions between Tehran and U.S. President Donald Trump, three diplomatic sources said.

02/04 Judge who barred France's Le Pen gets police protection following threats

The judge who barred far-right leader Marine Le Pen from running in France's 2027 presidential election is under police protection after facing death threats and having her home address shared online, a source with direct knowledge of the matter said.

02/04 Morning Bid: Markets at a standstill before tariff drama

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee

01/04 After Le Pen ruling, accusations of 'lawfare' land in France

When French far-right leader Marine Le Pen accused the judiciary of deploying a "nuclear bomb" to blow up her presidential hopes, she added France to the countries where accusations of "lawfare" - political meddling by judges - are gaining currency.

01/04 Volkswagen, Stellantis and other carmakers hit with $495 million EU cartel fine

Volkswagen , Stellantis , 13 other carmakers and their car association were fined a total of 458 million euros ($495 million) by EU antitrust regulators on Tuesday for taking part in a vehicle recycling cartel.

01/04 Le Pen's party chief calls on French people to rally against election ban

Far-right party chief Jordan Bardella called on the French to rally this weekend to protest against a ruling that banned Marine Le Pen from running for public office for five years after being found guilty of embezzling European Union funds.

01/04 Euro zone factory activity shows signs of recovery in March - PMI

The euro zone's long-suffering manufacturing industry showed initial signs of a meaningful recovery last month as output rose for the first time in two years, a survey showed on Tuesday, but the upswing could be hurt by U.S. trade tariffs.

01/04 Tesla car sales in France, Sweden drop to lowest first-quarter in four years

Tesla's sales in France and Sweden fell year-on-year for a third consecutive month in March, contributing to the lowest first-quarterly sales figures in the two countries since 2021 for Elon Musk's electric car brand, data showed on Tuesday.

01/04 Manchester United defenders Yoro and Maguire fit to return

Maguire missed United's last two league matches with a calf problem.

01/04 Morning Bid: A deep breath before 'Liberation Day'

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin Buckland

31/03 US embassies tell suppliers to comply with Trump ban on diversity policies

The Trump administration has warned suppliers to U.S. embassies and consulates as well as recipients of U.S. grants worldwide that they must comply with its ban on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programmes or risk losing payments.

31/03 Corte

The presidential ambitions of the extreme right -wing leader Marine Le Pen received a possible deadly blow after a French court declared her guilty of embezzlement and forbidden to appear at the next elections in 2027.

31/03 Exclusive: Italy mulling hiking thresholds for mandatory takeover bids, sources say

Italy is considering raising the ownership thresholds that trigger mandatory takeover bids in public companies, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, as part of plans to spur the country's underdeveloped capital market.

31/03 France's Le Pen: I'm out of the running for the 2027 race, but will fight on

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen said on Monday that a court's decision to bar her from office for misuse of European funds ruled her out of the 2027 presidential election, adding she had no confidence in an appeal being heard before the vote.

31/03 Breakingviews - Breakingviews: Marine Le Pen election ban worsens French chaos

The decision of a French court to ban far-right leader Marine Le Pen from running in the 2027 presidential election will deepen political chaos in a country that already contends with a hung parliament and an unpopular president. And it will make it more difficult for the weak minority government led by Prime Minister François Bayrou to make the crucial decisions needed to control a ballooning pub

31/03  France's Le Pen: pro-institution line was paying off until  judges ended her presidential hopes

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen believed respect for France's cherished institutions would open her path to the presidency, betting it would endear her once-fringe party to mainstream French voters.

31/03 French antitrust regulator fines Apple 150 million euros over privacy tool

Apple was hit with a 150 million euro ($162.42 million)fine by French antitrust regulators on Monday for abusing its dominant position in mobile app advertising on its devices between 2021 and 2023 thanks to a privacy control tool.

31/03 France's Le Pen faces crunch day in graft trial that could kill her presidential hopes

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen faces one of the defining days of her political career on Monday, when a court rules whether she is guilty of embezzlement in a trial that could see her barred from the 2027 presidential race.

31/03 Shrinking US risk premium to divert more cash into Europe

The premium investors enjoy from holding U.S. government debt over that of Germany is set for its biggest quarterly drop in years, with tectonic fiscal policy shifts on both sides of the Atlantic expected to shrink this gap further, luring more cash to Europe.

31/03 Make Europe Great Again trades are gaining traction

A more independent, less U.S.-reliant Europe is taking shape and investors sense opportunities in a long-shunned region that go beyond just snapping up defence shares.

30/03 Insight: Martinique's water woes drive anger at French rule 

In Martinique, a French territory in the Caribbean, tourists flock to crystalline waterfalls nestling in the tropical rainforests. But the water that comes out of Christelle Marie-Sainte's tap at home runs yellow.

30/03 PSG on verge of Ligue 1 title with 6-1 rout of Saint-Etienne

Unbeaten Paris St Germain moved within touching distance of the Ligue 1 title with a 6-1 win away to second-from-bottom Saint-Etienne on Saturday, boosted by a double from Desire Doue.

29/03 Poste to become Telecom Italia's No.1 investor by buying 15% from Vivendi

Poste Italiane has agreed to buy the bulk of Vivendi's stake in Telecom Italia to replace the French group as the main investor in the phone group with a 24.8% holding, Poste said on Saturday.

29/03 US warns French companies they must comply with Trump's diversity ban

The Trump administration has written to French companies holding U.S. government contracts ordering them to comply with an executive order banning diversity, equity and inclusion programmes, two people familiar with the matter said.

28/03 Carmakers weigh risk of price hikes as Trump tariffs loom, sources say

European carmakers are trying to work out how much their prices might have to rise in response to looming U.S. import tariffs, industry sources said, fearing any first-movers could risk a backlash from U.S. President Donald Trump.

28/03 Euroleague boss ready to enter talks with NBA over new European league

The Euroleague is ready to enter talks with the National Basketball Association after the NBA announced it was exploring the possibility of launching a new league on the continent, Euroleague supremo Paulius Motiejunas said on Friday.

28/03 French Constitutional Council ruling deals blow to Le Pen

France's Constitutional Council ruled on Friday that local politicians can be barred from office immediately if convicted of a crime, leaving the door open for far-right leader Marine Le Pen to potentially be barred from the 2027 presidential race.

28/03 Exclusive: US Securities and Exchange Commission beginning to onboard DOGE staff, email says

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is beginning to onboard officials with billionaireElon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, according to an email sent on Friday to department staff.

28/03 India reports eight outbreaks of bird flu in Andhra Pradesh

India has reported eight outbreaks of highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu in farms and backyard poultry, the World Organisation for Animal Health said on Friday, citing Indian authorities.

28/03 Ubisoft jumps 10% after Tencent invests in new subsidiary

Ubisoft shares rose more than 10% on Friday after the French video game maker announced plans to set up a subsidiary in which Tencent will invest 1.16 billion euros.

28/03 Morning Bid: Tariff carnage rumbles on

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee

27/03 Tsunoda and Lawson both have plenty to prove after swap

Yuki Tsunoda's Red Bull Formula One seat swap with Liam Lawson leaves both with plenty to prove and still facing considerable career uncertainty.

27/03 The famous backflip is set to return at world championships

American figure skater Ilia Malinin was not even born when France's Surya Bonaly thumbed her nose at the International Skating Union's restrictive rules by famously performing a banned backflip at the 1998 Nagano Olympics.

27/03 TikTok Shop steps up Europe expansion with US future unclear

E-commerce platform TikTok Shop said it will launch to users in France, Germany, and Italy on Monday, expanding its reach further into Europe even as TikTok faces being shut down in the U.S. if Chinese owner ByteDance does not find an American buyer.

27/03 Assassin's Creed creator Ubisoft sets up 4 billion euro subsidiary, backed by Tencent

French videogame maker Ubisoft said on Thursday it has set up a subsidiary in which China's Tencent will invest 1.16 billion euros ($1.25 billion).

27/03 ITF settles legal dispute with former Davis Cup partner Kosmos

The International Tennis Federation has settled its dispute with investment group Kosmos after their Davis Cup partnership was abruptly terminated in 2023.

27/03 ‘Pro-growth’ M&A policing is a misnomer: podcast

The transatlantic trustbusting consensus forged by Lina Khan and Margrethe Vestager is already fraying. In this week’s Viewsroom, Breakingviews columnists discuss if it will lead to mergers involving national champions such as GSK and BP, and in turn remedy some economic ills.

27/03 What to know of Marine Le Pen’s high-stakes EU funds misuse trial

Marine Le Pen, leader of France's far-right National Rally (RN) party, will on Monday learn her fate in an embezzlement trial that could upend French politics if she is barred from running in the 2027 presidential election.

27/03 Ukraine's allies meet with new aid, security assurances in mind

Some 30 leaders will meet in Paris to discuss with Zelenskiy how to strengthen military support.

27/03 Morning Bid: Das auto caught in the tariff crosshairs

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee

26/03 Trading Day: 'Tariff Man' flexes muscles, markets cower

TRADING DAY

25/03 Tesla's February market share in Europe drops despite EV pickup

Tesla's market share in Europe continued to shrink year-on-year in February, data showed on Tuesday, as sales of the all-electric car maker dropped for a second consecutive month despite rising overall EV registrations on the continent.

25/03 Trump policy swerves spur Europe into action, but any 'Europhoria' may be premature

Trump's threats on tariffs and questioning of America's future security role in Europe have drawn an energetic response, perhaps best symbolised by Germany's plans to spend hundreds of billions of euros on defence and infrastructure.

25/03 Bird flu spreads to mammals, fears of human transmission

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly called bird flu, has increasingly spread to mammals and infected hundreds of people, raising concerns that it may lead to human-to-human transmission and turn into a new pandemic.

25/03 Morning Bid: Relief rally starts to fizzle

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee

24/03 US retailers haggle with suppliers after Trump tariffs

U.S. retailers Walmart and Target are bickering behind the scenes with their suppliers over proposed price hikes on everything from cake pans, tote bags and toys to other merchandise.

24/03 Morning Bid: In good spirits after hints of tariff retreat

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Vidya Ranganathan

23/03 Putin and Trump may have spoken more than twice, Kremlin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump may have had more contacts than the two publicly announced telephone calls over recent months, the Kremlin said in video footage published by state television on Sunday.

22/03 Piastri takes first pole in China after sprint second

McLaren's Oscar Piastri seized the first proper pole position of his Formula One career at the Chinese Grand Prix on Saturday with the fastest lap yet around the Shanghai International Circuit.

22/03 Unstoppable Duplantis bags third straight gold, Holloway shines

Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis won gold with a leap of 6.15 meters.

22/03 Paris residents to vote on making 500 more streets pedestrian

Parisians vote in a referendum on Sunday to decide whether an extra 500 of the city's streets should be pedestrianised and greened, in a new push by the French capital's left-leaning town hall to curb car usage and improve air quality.

21/03 France to replace EDF boss ahead of nuclear buildout

France is overhauling the leadership at state-owned utility EDF, as the heavily indebted company gears up to build six new nuclear reactors for the country while struggling to sign up long-term customers for its power.

21/03 Trump awards Boeing much-needed win with F-47 fighter jet contract

U.S. President Donald Trump awarded Boeing on Friday the contract to build the U.S. Air Force's most sophisticated fighter jet yet, dubbed the F-47, handing the company a much-needed win.

21/03 Ukraine war leads France to restore gunpowder production

Automated systems splutter as raw materials are fed into the machines to begin the process of creating highly-explosive pellets ready to be harnessed for use in thousands of French-made artillery shells, most of which will head to Ukraine.

21/03 The blue gold is scarce

According to UN, glacier melts have consequences for millions of people worldwide

20/03 Kirsty Coventry: From Olympic champion to president of the IOC

Kirsty Coventry, an Olympic champion swimmer turned sports administrator, was on Thursday elected as the new president of the International Olympic Committee, marking an historic milestone as the first African and first female to lead the Olympic movement.

20/03 Coventry becomes first woman and first African to lead International Olympic Committee

Kirsty Coventry smashed through the International Olympic Committee’s glass ceiling on Thursday to become the organisation’s first female and first African president in its 130-year history.

20/03 Morning Bid: Central bank baton passes to Europe

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee

19/03 Behind the back of the USA?

Canada and Australia will cooperate in the protection of the Arctic in the future. / By Barbara Barkhausen

19/03 Morning Bid: Central banks take the limelight, briefly

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook

19/03 Exclusive: US suspends some efforts to counter Russian sabotage as Trump moves closer to Putin

Several U.S. national security agencies have halted work on a coordinated effort to counter Russian sabotage, disinformation and cyberattacks, easing pressure on Moscow as the Trump Administration pushes Russia to end its war in Ukraine.

11/03 Morning Bid: Tariffs topple stocks, no sign of 'Trump put'

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook

11/03 Ukraine strikes Moscow in biggest drone attack on Russian capital

Ukraine launched its biggest drone attack on the Russian capital with at least 91 drones targeting Moscow, killing at least one person, sparking fires, closing airports and forcing dozens of flights to be diverted, Russian officials said.

11/03 US wants no G7 Russia antagonism as allies fear blockage

The U.S. opposes language that could harm its efforts to bring Russia and Ukraine to the negotiating table, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday, as Washington wrangled with G7 allies ahead of a meeting this week, further alarming them.

10/03 Polish PM Tusk cautions 'friends' against arrogance after Starlink spat

Poland's prime minister on Monday called on "friends" to respect their allies and not be arrogant, in a post on X which mentioned no-one by name but came a day after an extraordinary social media spat between top U.S. and Polish officials over Starlink.

10/03 CERAWEEK US energy secretary promises executives faster industry development

In one of his first meetings with oil and gas executives since being confirmed as U.S. energy secretary, Chris Wright said he intended to speed up permitting and support the industry, attendees told Reuters.

10/03 German spending boost to leave lasting impact on world bond markets

A sea change in German fiscal policy is rapidly transforming global bond markets as it is expected to increase the pool of top-rated, safe-haven debt and propel Germany into a new era of structurally higher government bond yields.

10/03 Morning Bid: Trump's tariffs raise recession red flags

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin Buckland

09/03 CERAWEEK Top oil executives reckon with downturn even as Trump cheers them on

Trump's policies threaten to drive up the cost of oil that US refiners need from Canada and Mexico, and his rapid pivot on Russia could upend global oil flows and reduce the European market for US oil and gas.

09/03 Poland says it may need alternative to Musk's Starlink in Ukraine

Poland, which pays for Ukraine's Starlink internet services, may seek an alternative if Elon Musk's company proves to be "unreliable", the foreign minister said on Sunday after the billionaire speculated about turning off access to the system.

09/03 Victoria Beckham shows curled hems and collars at Paris Fashion Week

Victoria Beckham showed a line-up of sleek, monochrome looks featuring curled hems and collars for her fall/winter catwalk outing, held in a stripped down building in the centre of Paris.

09/03 Russia uses gas pipeline to surprise Ukrainian forces in Kursk, bloggers say

Russia was storming the town of Sudzha on Sunday after special forces used a gas pipeline to surprise Ukrainian units as part of a major offensive to eject Ukrainian soldiers from the western Russian region of Kursk, pro-Russian war bloggers said.

09/03 Hermes shows slick leather ensembles on dirt runway at Paris Fashion Week

Hermes designer Nadege Vanhee presented a fall-winter 2025 collection of glossy coats, dresses and trousers in dark-coloured leather on Saturday, showing the sleek styles on a dirt-covered runway in Paris.

09/03 Djokovic again stunned by a lucky loser at Indian Wells

Novak Djokovic was shocked by Botic van de Zandschulp 6-2 3-6 6-1 in the second round of Indian Wells on Saturday as the Serbian suffered an early exit at the hands of a tournament lucky loser for a second consecutive year.

08/03 France, Germany, Italy and UK back Arab plan for Gaza reconstruction

The foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy and Britain said on Saturday they supported an Arab-backed plan for the reconstruction of Gaza that would cost $53 billion and avoid displacing Palestinians from the enclave.

08/03 France's former spy chief found guilty of using public resources to aid LVMH

A Paris court found the former head of France's domestic security services, Bernard Squarcini, guilty on Friday of using public resources to benefit LVMH, in a trial that shed light on efforts by the world's biggest luxury group to protect its reputation.

08/03 US, French top diplomats hold call about ending Ukraine war, State Dept says

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a call with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot about "bringing an end to the Russia-Ukraine war," the State Department said on Friday.

07/03 Dollar dives as bull case weakens but some investors expect a bounce

Dollar bulls appear to be in hibernation after a sharp selloff in the greenback on U.S. growth concerns, but some investors think tariffs still have the power to support the U.S. currency.

07/03 Unexploded World War 2 bomb found near major Paris train station disrupts services

The discovery of an unexploded bomb dating back to World War Two severely disrupted traffic to and from Paris' bustling Gare du Nord, the world's third-busiest train station, on Friday.

07/03 China loses private jets as other Asian growth spots emerge

A sharp fall in the number of private jets based in China in recent years shows the impact a weakening domestic economy, anti-corruption drives and the pandemic have had on the country's wealthiest, according to business aviation industry data and experts.

07/03 European shares fall as tariff uncertainties weigh; US jobs data in focus

European shares fell on Friday as frequent shifts in U.S. trade policy throughout the week resulted in risk aversion, while focus remained on the day's upcoming key U.S. jobs data.

07/03 Who could be the next Nissan CEO after Uchida?

Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida is under deepening pressure over the Japanese automaker's weakening performance and board members are due to gather on March 11 to discuss potential successors, people familiar with the matter have said.

07/03 Morning Bid: Payrolls and Powell provide focal point

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee

07/03 Macron hits back at Russian fury, says Kremlin feels exposed

Macron said he knew Putin could betray his word.

07/03 Emily in Paris bump? Air France-KLM sees boost from American TV shows

Air France-KLM , on the back of promising fourth quarter results, is hoping for even more of a tailwind this year from an unlikely source: American TV shows such as 'Emily in Paris' that have boosted the allure of the French capital.

06/03 Mocking him as 'Micron', Russia warns Macron not to threaten it

Russia warned French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday not to threaten it with nuclear rhetoric and, mocking his height by calling him 'Micron', ruled out European proposals to send peacekeeping forces from NATO members to Ukraine.

06/03 Defence surge could help jumpstart Europe's flat economy

A defence spending surge could boost Europe's sluggish economy as long as it provides a springboard for a broader industrial revival and if governments convince the sector that the funding is there for the long haul.

06/03 Air France-KLM surprise profit beat lifts shares to 5-year high

Air France-KLM reported better than expected annual results that sent its shares to a five-year high on Thursday after the airline benefitted from tight cost management and stronger pricing in the fourth quarter.

06/03 Exclusive: Airlines face overflight payment risks as planes divert over Afghanistan

Airlines are turning to a network of third parties to pay fees to Afghan authorities as more planes use the country's airspace, increasing the risk of legal disputes and money laundering, according to pilots, aviation executives and lawyers.

06/03 Macron will open debate about extending French nuclear protection to European allies

France is open to discussing extending the protection offered by its nuclear arsenal to its European partners, President Emmanuel Macron said in a grave address to the nation on Wednesday, in which he warned that Europe must face up to the threat from Russia.

06/03 EU leaders to back defence surge, support Zelenskiy after US aid freeze

Leaders of the European Union's 27 countries will be joined by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at a summit in Brussels.

06/03 Morning Bid: ECB’s last easy decision

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee

05/03 Britain, France refine Ukraine peace plan with new Washington trip in mind

France and Britain are aiming to finalise with Ukraine, possibly "in days", a peace plan to present to the United States, while building bridges between the U.S. and Ukraine before possible talks in Washington, diplomats said.

05/03 Investors spy the dawn of a tectonic shift away from US markets

A historic global trade war, a proposed $1.2 trillion European fiscal bazooka and the emergence of China as tech race leader are upending global flows of money, marking a potential turning point for investor capital away from the United States.

05/03 DOGE website offers error-filled window into Musk's government overhaul

A spartanly furnished web page with columns of numbers and bar charts on a dark background is the only official window into billionaire Elon Musk's effort to slash U.S. government spending and the size of the federal workforce. However, the view it offers of the cost-cutting enterprise is often muddied by major errors.

04/03 How a key ingredient in Coca-Cola, M&M's is smuggled from war-torn Sudan

Gum arabic, a vital ingredient used in everything from Coca-Cola to M&M's sweets, is increasingly being trafficked from rebel-held areas of war-torn Sudan, traders and industry sources say, complicating Western companies' efforts to insulate their supply chains from the conflict.

04/03 "Beyond fundamentals": is Europe's arms race priced in?

Europe's rush to boost funding for military spending has sent defence stocks on a tear, though investors are now wondering how much more they're willing to pay for exposure to the region's biggest rearmament buildup since World War Two.

04/03 JD Vance denies disrespecting UK and France over Ukraine peacekeeping force

U.S. Vice President JD Vance denied on Tuesday disrespecting Britain and France by describing a planned peacekeeping force in Ukraine as 20,000 troops from some "random country that has not fought a war in 30 or 40 years".

04/03 US autos, homebuilders, materials take hits as Trump trade war kicks off

Shares of U.S. companies have come under pressure from the latest escalation in Washington's trade war, with the newest tariffs on Canada and Mexico expected to hit earnings in several sectors, including automakers, retailers and raw materials.

04/03 Musk rallies the far right in Europe. Tesla is paying the price.

For the past two months, tech billionaire Elon Musk has promoted Germany’s far-right party in at least two dozen posts on his X platform, interviewed its leader, and told his 219 million followers it was the country’s “only hope.”

04/03 Aid to Ukraine: How much have Kyiv's Western allies provided?

U.S. President Donald Trump has paused military aid to Ukraine following his clash with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy last week, a White House official said.

04/03 EU Commission proposes joint borrowing as part of 800 billion euro defence plan

The European Commission proposed on Tuesday new joint European Union borrowing of 150 billion euros ($157.76 billion) to lend to EU governments for defence as part of an overall 800 billion financing effort to boost Europe's defence capabilities.

03/03 German chancellor-in-waiting promises swift moves on defence, investors sniff bonanza

The prospect of a military spending boom by Germany unprecedented since the Cold War sent Europe's defence stocks soaring after Reuters reported the likely next government was mulling a fiscal sea change for Europe's biggest economy.

03/03 UK, France propose partial one-month Ukraine truce, Paris says

France and Britain are proposing a partial one-month truce between Russia and Ukraine that would cover air, sea and energy infrastructure attacks but not include ground fighting, French President Emmanuel Macron and his foreign minister said.

19/02 Putin-Trump meeting is possible this month but may be later, Kremlin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump could meet this month, although the first face-to-face encounter between a Russian and a U.S. leader since 2021 could take longer to prepare, the Kremlin said on Wednesday.

19/02 US and Russia forge ahead on peace talks, without Ukraine

U.S. and Russian officials held more than four hours of talks in Riyadh.

25/01 South Korea to release preliminary report of Jeju Air crash by Monday

South Korea will release by Monday a preliminary report on last month's Jeju Air plane crash that killed 179 people, the deadliest air disaster on the nation's soil, the transport ministry said on Saturday.

24/01 Champions League prepares for final feast after UEFA reforms hit the mark

The Champions League and Europa League reform drew criticism because it added to an already packed calendar, yet the European competitions' league phase finale is set to be a memorable blockbuster next week.

24/01 Louvre Museum adds haute couture to high antiquity

The Louvre, the world's most-visited museum, is for first time displaying haute couture gowns and accessories from fashion houses, including Chanel, Saint Laurent and Dior, next to decorative arts from Ancient Greece to France’s Second Empire.