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Scandic Trust Group strengthens sales network with First Idea Consultant

Burger strikes as South Africa restrict Pakistan to 269-9 in second ODI

Stocks slip as investors weigh earnings, tariffs

Police say 19 held after raid at Swedish start-up Stegra to be deported

Kante returns as France seek to clinch World Cup berth

Marcus Smith starts at full-back as England ring changes for Fiji

Kolisi 100th Test 'no distraction' for Erasmus' South Africa

Teetering Belgian government given more time to agree budget

Merz backs EU plan to protect steel sector from Chinese imports

New Zealand make Scotland changes after Barrett brothers' injuries

'Roy of the Rovers story' -- Farrell handed Ireland debut for Japan Test

BMW boosts profitability, welcomes Nexperia signals

BMW on Wednesday reported rising profitability in the last quarter despite slowing Chinese sales and the impact of tariffs, offering some rare good news for Germany's beleaguered auto sector.

EU strikes last-ditch deal on climate targets as COP30 looms

The European Union struck a deal Wednesday on the 27-nation bloc's next big emissions-cutting targets, after making a string of concessions to win over reluctant capitals in time for the UN's COP30 summit.

Stocks retreat as tech bubble fears grow

Technology companies led sell-offs on stock markets Wednesday, as investors grow increasingly worried about an AI bubble following a rally that has propelled valuations to record highs.

Shein opens first permanent store amid heavy police presence

Paris authorities on Wednesday deployed riot police for the unveiling of Shein's first bricks and mortar store in the world, as controversy swirled over the Asian e-commerce giant's fast fashion and sale of childlike sex dolls online.

West Indies edge New Zealand despite Santner brilliance

A brilliant bowling performance secured the West Indies an unlikely seven-run victory in the first T20 against New Zealand on Wednesday, despite a stunning solo effort from Mitchell Santner.

French pair released by Iran await return home

A French pair released by Iran after over three years in prison on espionage charges their families vehemently denied were on Wednesday awaiting permission to be allowed to return to France and end their ordeal.

German factory orders up but outlook still muted

German industrial orders rose in September for the first time in five months, data showed Wednesday, but officials warned geopolitical and supply chain woes meant the outlook remains muted.

Death toll tops 100 as Philippines digs out after typhoon

The death toll from Typhoon Kalmaegi in the central Philippines climbed past 100 on Wednesday as the devastating impact on Cebu province became clearer after the worst flooding in recent memory.

Champagne and cheers across New York as Mamdani soars to victory

Donald Trump had decisively won the US presidential election last November and very few people outside New York's leftist circles knew Zohran Mamdani, who had just declared his longshot mayoral candidacy.

Medieval tower collapse adds to Italy's workplace toll

The deadly collapse of a medieval tower in Rome has made global headlines, but for trade unions, it is simply the latest of many workplace tragedies in Italy.

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BMW boosts profitability despite China, tariff woes