Promotions lift McDonald's sales in tricky consumer market
Fast-food giant McDonald's scored solid sales growth Wednesday following promotions to attract struggling consumers, with company shares rising despite profits missing expectations.
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Anisimova beats Swiatek to reach WTA Finals last four
Amanda Anisimova pulled off a stellar comeback on Wednesday to get the better of Iga Swiatek 6-7 (3/7), 6-4, 6-2 and book her spot in the last four of the WTA Finals in Riyadh.
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US Supreme Court appears skeptical of Trump tariff legality
A majority of US Supreme Court justices appeared deeply skeptical of the legality behind a swath of Donald Trump's tariffs, as they heard a landmark case on Wednesday that could uphold -- or upend -- the president's economic agenda.
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AC Milan post third straight annual profit on day of San Siro purchase
AC Milan posted on Wednesday a profit of three million euros ($3.4 million) for the 2024/25 season, on the day they completed the acquisition of the San Siro stadium alongside local rivals Inter Milan.
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UN says forests should form key plank of COP30
The United Nations warned Wednesday that climate change poses a threat to the world's northern forests, saying it was putting the planet's most powerful natural defence at serious risk.
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Star designer Rousteing quits fashion group Balmain
Star designer Olivier Rousteing announced Wednesday he was quitting as artistic director of French fashion house Balmain after 14 years in which he revolutionised the luxury group.
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Mexico's Sheinbaum steps up cartel fight after murder of anti-narco mayor
The cold-blooded murder of a crusading Mexican mayor, who hunted drug traffickers from a helicopter, has put pressure on President Claudia Sheinbaum to step up her fight against the country's notorious cartels.
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Key PSG trio set for spell on sidelines
Paris Saint-Germain are set to be without Ousmane Dembele, Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes for several weeks after the trio sustained injuries in Tuesday's Champions League loss to Bayern Munich.
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BMW reports rising profitability, shares jump
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.
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US Supreme Court debates legality of Trump's tariffs
US Supreme Court justices questioned the legality behind a wide swath of Donald Trump's tariffs on Wednesday, as they began hearing a landmark case that could uphold -- or upend -- the president's economic agenda.
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