Deutsche Bank posts record profit on strong trading
Germany's largest bank Deutsche Bank posted record third-quarter profit Wednesday and beat expectations, boosted by a strong performance at its investment bank.
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UBS beats expectations as claws backs provisions
Swiss banking giant UBS reported third-quarter earnings that beat analyst expectations, thanks in part to clawing back provisions for possible litigation, but also sustained by strong performances in its trading and wealth divisions.
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German neo-Nazi rappers push hate speech, disinfo on TikTok
Far-right German-language rappers are flouting hate speech rules by spreading extremist rhetoric and disinformation on platforms such as TikTok, an AFP investigation found.
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Monarch-loving Trump gifted golden crown once worn by South Korean kings
President Donald Trump may be facing protests back home calling for "no kings" in the United States, but in South Korea officials had the perfect gift for the monarch-loving magnate -- a replica golden crown.
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Spain to hold memorial on first anniversary of deadly floods
Grieving relatives will join political leaders Wednesday for a state memorial service in Spain for the more than 230 victims of last year's floods on the anniversary of the disaster.
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Unruffled by Trump, Chinese parents chase 'American dream' for kids
Despite plummeting relations between Beijing and Washington, Shanghai resident Huang is determined that her daughter will complete her costly education in the United States.
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Australian police design AI tool to decipher predators' Gen Z slang
Australian police are working on an AI prototype that will help them decipher Gen Z slang and emoji-laden messages written by online predators, a top official said Wednesday.
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Tanzania polls open with opposition excluded
Polls opened on Wednesday in Tanzania elections in which the main challengers were either jailed or barred from running, with rights groups decrying a "wave of terror".
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Reckless England set New Zealand 176 to win second ODI
England's style of full-throttle cricket failed to find second gear as they set New Zealand 176 to win in the second ODI in Hamilton on Wednesday.
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Tanzania votes but with opposition excluded
Tanzania goes to the polls on Wednesday in an election in which the main challengers are either jailed or barred from running, with rights groups decrying a "wave of terror".
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