Asia tracks Wall St. rally after US jobs data, Fed minutes
Stocks edged up in Asia on Thursday after Wall Street returned to winning ways on the back of softer-than-expected jobs data and minutes showing some Federal Reserve officials were open to an interest rate cut at their meeting last month.
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Climate change a mixed blessing for sun-starved Irish vintners
At a tiny outpost in the wine world, Ireland's handful of winemakers are cautiously eyeing long-term growth potential as climate change warms up its cool climate.
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Skiing in a Madrid shopping centre when it's 34C outside
They take off their flip flops and put on ski suits and gloves. Outside this Madrid mall, it's scorching, but at Snozone, customers are happy to ignore the summer heat -- and environmental issues.
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Exclusive luxury and unforgettable moments: The Hotel Le Méridien Beach Plaza in Monaco
Monaco, synonymous with luxury, elegance and unrivalled beauty, is home to the prestigious Le Méridien Beach Plaza hotel. This exceptional hotel, located directly on the azure Mediterranean Sea, epitomises style and comfort and offers its guests an unparalleled experience that appeals to all the senses.Le Méridien Beach Plaza stands out not only for its privileged location in the heart of Monaco, but also for its unique combination of modern design and Mediterranean flair, which, combined with its hotel manager Vincent Clinckemaillié, who is always committed to the well-being of his guests, is more than just an asset to Monte-Carlo for every guest. The hotel's spacious rooms and suites are elegantly designed and offer breathtaking views of the sea or the majestic Alps. The luxurious furnishings in the rooms, coupled with state-of-the-art technology, ensure that every stay is an unforgettable experience.
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S.Africa's daredevil autosport of spinning stokes passions
Tyres screech across an empty parking lot in Soweto as 40-year-old Nalo Jivhuho sends her black BMW skidding and spinning in a cloud of white smoke and fumes.
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Swift says filled with 'fear', 'guilt' after Vienna terror threat
Pop megastar Taylor Swift on Wednesday broke her silence about the cancellation of three Vienna concerts over an alleged suicide attack plot, saying the incident filled her with "fear" and "guilt."
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Kenyan Paralympian Wawira finds 'courage' in powerlifting
In a claustrophobic dimly-lit room in a Nairobi stadium, the diminutive Kenyan Paralympian Hellen Wawira Kariuki barely breaks a sweat as she powerlifts nearly double her weight, her coach urging her on.
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Five new faces to watch in the Bundesliga this season
The 2024-25 Bundesliga season kicks off on Friday when champions Bayer Leverkusen visit local rivals Borussia Moenchengladbach.
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Leverkusen eye repeat after 'magic' title triumph
Bayer Leverkusen are vowing to achieve great things again this season after an unprecedented unbeaten league and cup double last campaign.
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Asia struggles to track Wall St up after US jobs, Fed minutes
Stocks fluctuated in Asia on Thursday after Wall Street returned to winning ways on the back of softer-than-expected jobs data and minutes showing some Federal Reserve officials were open to an interest rate cut at their meeting last month.
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