Workers reeling after VW cuts open door to factory closures
The day after Volkswagen management, shareholders and unions agreed to cut a total 100,000 jobs over the coming years, automotive workers told AFP Friday they were feeling a mix of fury and disappointment.
Read moreLiquid Mercury Announces Initial Closing of ACQUA1 Offering
Liquid Mercury today announced that ACQUA1, LLC completed the initial closing of its MERC exchange offering on September 1, 2026.
Read moreUS shows strong job growth in August in boon to Trump ahead of midterms
The US job market registered strong growth in August, government data showed on Friday, outperforming expectations and offering President Donald Trump's Republican Party a boost ahead of upcoming midterm elections.
Read moreStocks slip as robust US jobs data stokes rate hike chances
Stocks mostly fell on Friday after the US economy created far more jobs than expected last August, making it more likely the Federal Reserve would raise interest rates last to rein in stubbornly high inflation.
Read moreUS diesel price hits new high on Iran war, squeezing voters
The price of diesel -- the vital fuel used for road hauling, agriculture and construction -- hit a new record Friday in the United States, as disruption from the US war with Iran squeezes voters.
Read moreSwiss far-right extremists go on trial amid protests
Six members of the Swiss far-right Junge Tat movement went on trial in Zurich on Friday on charges including inciting hatred in disrupting LGBTQ events, as protesters rallied outside calling for their conviction.
Read moreCeltic, Rangers away fans shut out from Old Firm derbies
Old Firm clashes between arch Glasgow rivals Celtic and Rangers will have no away fans this season after crowd trouble marred a Scottish Cup tie in March.
Read moreRecord European fires burn over 500,000 hectares over summer
A record-breaking summer that saw more than 1,000 wildfires has torched some 540,000 hectares of land across the European Union since mid-June, according to official data -- an area more than twice the size of Luxembourg.
Read moreCadillac enjoying 'very respectable' first season, says team boss
One look at the constructors championship standings suggests that Cadillac have struggled to get a foothold in their first season in Formula One but new team principal Marcin Budkowski insists that the opening 12 rounds have been "very respectable".
Read moreFormer world triathlon champion Jonny Brownlee retires from professional running
Former world triathlon champion and Olympic medallist Jonny Brownlee has announced his retirement from professional racing.
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