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EU approves Moderna's RSV vaccine for over 60s
The European Commission on Friday approved Moderna's respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine for older adults -- the first time the bloc has authorised an mRNA shot against a disease other than Covid-19.
![Stocks mostly rise as Powell speech looms](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/ca/ff/3f/Stocks-mostly-rise-as-Powell-speech-141211_small.jpg)
Stocks mostly rise as Powell speech looms
Asian and European stock markets mostly rose Friday hours before a much-anticipated speech by US Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell that could shed more light on expected interest-rate cuts.
![Nestle shares fall after CEO's surprise departure](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/1f/53/71/Nestle-shares-fall-after-CEO-s-surp-005472_small.jpg)
Nestle shares fall after CEO's surprise departure
Nestle shares fell Friday after the surprise departure of chief executive Mark Schneider, which followed slowing sales growth and bad headlines at the Swiss food group.
![Stocks mostly rise ahead of Powell, yen after BoJ rate hint](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/ca/ff/3f/Stocks-mostly-rise-ahead-of-Powell--381343_small.jpg)
Stocks mostly rise ahead of Powell, yen after BoJ rate hint
Asian and European equities rose ahead of a much-anticipated speech by Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell later Friday, as the dollar weakened amid speculation about how big an expected interest rate cut next month could be.
![Alibaba to upgrade Hong Kong listing amid profit drop](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/7e/f1/1e/Alibaba-to-upgrade-Hong-Kong-listin-448441_small.jpg)
Alibaba to upgrade Hong Kong listing amid profit drop
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba said Friday it would upgrade its Hong Kong-listed shares to primary status, opening it up to China's huge army of investors that could potentially rake in billions of dollars for the firm.
![Asian stocks slip with Wall St ahead of Powell, yen rises](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/ca/ff/3f/Asian-stocks-slip-with-Wall-St-ahea-278711_small.jpg)
Asian stocks slip with Wall St ahead of Powell, yen rises
Asian investors jockeyed for position ahead of a much-anticipated speech by Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell later Friday, as the dollar weakened amid speculation about how big an expected interest rate cut next month could be.
![US Fed chair expected to signal support for rate cuts](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/4a/c0/7d/US-Fed-chair-expected-to-signal-sup-217766_small.jpg)
US Fed chair expected to signal support for rate cuts
US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell is widely expected to use a keynote speech at a major central banking conference on Friday to signal support for cutting interest rates ahead of next month's rate decision.
![French prosecutors request trial in Depardieu rape probe](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/1c/f6/46/French-prosecutors-request-trial-in-427616_small.jpg)
French prosecutors request trial in Depardieu rape probe
Paris prosecutors called Thursday for film legend Gerard Depardieu to face trial for the alleged rape of a fellow actor, ahead of another case against him set to be heard in October.
![Canada government steps in to end crippling freight rail shutdown](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/71/c8/f6/Canada-government-steps-in-to-end-c-181677_small.jpg)
Canada government steps in to end crippling freight rail shutdown
Freight rail operations were set to resume across Canada on Thursday following federal intervention to end a crippling disruption triggered by labor disputes at the country's two main operators.
![World's second largest diamond found in Botswana](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/ed/fd/0b/World-s-second-largest-diamond-foun-444242_small.jpg)
World's second largest diamond found in Botswana
A massive 2,492-carat diamond -- the second largest in the world -- has been discovered in Botswana, the Canadian mining company that found the stone announced Thursday.
![Nestle CEO Schneider to step down after eight years at helm](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/1e/e0/54/Nestle-CEO-Schneider-to-step-down-a-274543_small.jpg)
Nestle CEO Schneider to step down after eight years at helm
Nestle chief executive Mark Schneider is leaving the Swiss food group after eight years in charge and will be replaced by Latin America boss Laurent Freixe, the company said Thursday.
![Canada rail freight shut down threatens to disrupt economy](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/71/c8/f6/Canada-rail-freight-shut-down-threa-463146_small.jpg)
Canada rail freight shut down threatens to disrupt economy
A labor dispute in Canada threatened to disrupt the North American economy on Thursday after the county's two rail operators shut operations, locking out nearly 10,000 workers.
![US existing home sales rise in July, ending downward trend](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/0e/11/cc/US-existing-home-sales-rise-in-July-403380_small.jpg)
US existing home sales rise in July, ending downward trend
Sales of previously owned homes in the United States edged up in July, industry data showed on Thursday, breaking a four-month trend of declines.
![War cook: Ukrainian soldier-influencer's winning recipe](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/a5/f6/f2/War-cook--Ukrainian-soldier-influen-443232_small.jpg)
War cook: Ukrainian soldier-influencer's winning recipe
Standing amid ruins in east Ukraine, Ruslan Mokrytskyi held a combat knife and concentrated on cutting onions without crying. As trivial as it seems on the front line, it is still not easy.
![Stock markets buoyed by US rate cut hopes](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/7a/8d/79/Stock-markets-buoyed-by-US-rate-cut-447416_small.jpg)
Stock markets buoyed by US rate cut hopes
European and Asian stock markets rose on Thursday on growing optimism that the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next month.
![Asia tracks Wall St. rally after US jobs data, Fed minutes](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/7a/8d/79/Asia-tracks-Wall-St--rally-after-US-211911_small.jpg)
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.
![Exclusive luxury and unforgettable moments: The Hotel Le Méridien Beach Plaza in Monaco](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared.tnt/articles/news/2024-08/Le_Meridien_Beach_Plaza_Monaco_08-2024_0925_small.jpg)
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.
![Skiing in a Madrid shopping centre when it's 34C outside](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/c2/4d/aa/Skiing-in-a-Madrid-shopping-centre--647079_small.jpg)
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.
![Kenyan Paralympian Wawira finds 'courage' in powerlifting](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/8f/46/3b/Kenyan-Paralympian-Wawira-finds--co-629729_small.jpg)
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.
![Asia struggles to track Wall St up after US jobs, Fed minutes](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/7a/8d/79/Asia-struggles-to-track-Wall-St-up--295465_small.jpg)
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.
![South Korean pet care goes high-tech with AI diagnostics](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/e3/5b/9a/South-Korean-pet-care-goes-high-tec-922625_small.jpg)
South Korean pet care goes high-tech with AI diagnostics
When five-year-old goldendoodle Mozzi started walking "unnaturally", his concerned owner rushed him to the vet in South Korea, where the problem was diagnosed not by humans but by AI.
![Microsoft seeks to win over new players at gamer gathering](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/af/a6/4a/Microsoft-seeks-to-win-over-new-pla-277744_small.jpg)
Microsoft seeks to win over new players at gamer gathering
Microsoft held its biggest video game stand ever at the sector trade show Gamescom in Germany on Wednesday, aiming to win over players after several rocky months of studio closures and rising fees.
![Five bodies found, one still missing in UK tycoon shipwreck](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/27/9d/32/Five-bodies-found--one-still-missin-747400_small.jpg)
Five bodies found, one still missing in UK tycoon shipwreck
Divers searching for six people missing after a superyacht sank off Sicily, including UK tech tycoon Mike Lynch, on Wednesday found five bodies in the wreck, AFP journalists and reports said.
![US jobs data point to weaker than expected market](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/11/9e/dc/US-jobs-data-point-to-weaker-than-e-818152_small.jpg)
US jobs data point to weaker than expected market
The US jobs market was probably cooler than expected in the year through March, Labor Department data showed Wednesday, signaling weaker but still-positive growth.
![Indian PM pays homage to 'Good Maharaja', host to Polish war orphans](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/41/77/f8/Indian-PM-pays-homage-to--Good-Maha-472547_small.jpg)
Indian PM pays homage to 'Good Maharaja', host to Polish war orphans
Starting a visit to Poland, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday commemorated a "Good Maharaja" who hosted hundreds of Polish orphans during World War II.
![Four bodies found in Sicily yacht wreck search](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/27/9d/32/Four-bodies-found-in-Sicily-yacht-w-661472_small.jpg)
Four bodies found in Sicily yacht wreck search
Divers searching for six missing people following the sinking of a superyacht off Sicily have found four bodies, a source close to the search told AFP Wednesday.
![Ford adjusts EV lineup as it aims to lower vehicle cost](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/dd/70/98/Ford-adjusts-EV-lineup-as-it-aims-t-217525_small.jpg)
Ford adjusts EV lineup as it aims to lower vehicle cost
Ford announced Wednesday fresh changes to its electric vehicle lineup, including the scuttling of a planned SUV model, lifting shares despite a hefty near-term profitability hit.
![Gamer gathering opens in Germany with 'Borderlands' news](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/d7/81/7f/Gamer-gathering-opens-in-Germany-wi-039237_small.jpg)
Gamer gathering opens in Germany with 'Borderlands' news
Hundreds of thousands of video game fans and industry figures were converging Wednesday on Germany's Cologne for the sector's biggest trade show.
![European stocks bounce as traders await Fed speech](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/da/13/97/European-stocks-bounce-as-traders-a-522172_small.jpg)
European stocks bounce as traders await Fed speech
European stock markets rebounded on Wednesday but Asia slipped as investors had little to go on before a keenly-awaited speech by US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell at the end of the week.
![Switzerland moves towards cashless future with instant payments](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/b1/e4/41/Switzerland-moves-towards-cashless--626247_small.jpg)
Switzerland moves towards cashless future with instant payments
Switzerland's new instant payment system will bolster the future of cashless payments in the country, the Swiss central bank said Wednesday after the scheme went live.
![Rise in UK borrowing narrows budget options for new govt](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/4b/f6/7c/Rise-in-UK-borrowing-narrows-budget-235257_small.jpg)
Rise in UK borrowing narrows budget options for new govt
UK government borrowing jumped by far more than expected in July, official figures showed Wednesday, stoking fresh anxiety for the new Labour government ahead of its first budget in just over two months.
![Stocks mixed as traders pause Fed-fuelled rally](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/da/13/97/Stocks-mixed-as-traders-pause-Fed-f-440122_small.jpg)
Stocks mixed as traders pause Fed-fuelled rally
Equity markets saw cautious moves Wednesday as traders take a breather from a global rally that has been fuelled by expectations the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next month.