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No longer invisible, Greek same-sex couples await landmark law
For as long as he can remember, 16-year-old Yannis Belia has had a "second mother" invisible in the eyes of Greek family law.
'Everyone jumping, everyone happy': Rio celebrates carnival
Glittering with sequins and sweat, thousands of performers shimmying to sultry samba beats danced their way down an avenue in Rio de Janeiro Sunday as the Brazilian beach city's famed carnival parades got under way.
Polluted paradise: Chile town waits for cleanup as coal shuts off
With its emerald green waters and white sands, the small town of Mejillones in northern Chile looks deceptively like a typical seaside resort.
Professional coaches help Americans navigate Dating 2.0
When a long-term relationship came to an unhappy end, 43-year-old Katia suddenly found herself in "uncharted waters" as she struggled to deal with a baffling array of dating apps and the confusing -- and mostly unwritten -- set of rules governing modern dating behavior.
Olympic venue sparks regeneration hopes for Paris drug hotspot
The only new permanent sports venue built in inner Paris for the Olympics this year opened its doors Sunday in an area of the capital hoping to shed its reputation for crack-dealing and crime.
France to revoke birthright citizenship in Mayotte to fight migration crisis
French authorities said Sunday they planned to revoke birthright citizenship on the Indian Ocean island of Mayotte, the country's poorest overseas territory, which has been struggling with social unrest and a crippling migration crisis.
Andean farmers use age-old technique amid climate change
From the sky, they look like huge, circular patterns made by aliens -- but in fact, they are an age-old technique farmers have brought back to fight the climate crisis on the Andean plateaus of Puno.
Hungarian president resigns over child abuser pardon controversy
Hungarian President Katalin Novak, a close ally of Prime Minister Viktor Orban, announced her resignation Saturday following outrage over a pardon granted to a man implicated in a child sexual abuse case.
Six-year-old Gaza girl found dead days after pleading for help
Six-year-old Hind Rajab pleaded to be rescued, after her family's car came under fire in war-ravaged Gaza City, leaving her alone, frightened and wounded, surrounded by the bodies of her dead relatives.
Six-year-old Gaza girl found dead, family says, blaming Israel
A six-year-old Palestinian girl who went missing after the family's car came under fire in war-ravaged Gaza was found dead Saturday, the health ministry and her relatives said, accusing Israel of killing her.
AI-generated party video has Khan claiming victory in Pakistan election
An AI-generated video released Saturday by the party of jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan has him claiming victory in the country's election.
'Restaurant of Love' helps feed Tunis homeless
On a corner by the entrance to Tunis zoo, Leila waits for a hot meal from the Tunisian capital's "Restaurant of Love" in a cardboard shelter where she and her dogs sleep.
Tommy Hilfiger pays tribute to NY as city's fashion week kicks off
As his red, white and blue mainstay prepares to turn 40, Tommy Hilfiger paid tribute to New York as a leading character in his journey to the design big-time as the city's fashion week got underway.
Tech surge lifts S&P 500 to first-ever close above 5,000 points
The S&P 500 surged Friday to finish above 5,000 points for the first time following the latest upward jump by large tech companies after months of gains.
AC Milan buy land for new stadium away from San Siro
AC Milan took a further step in a move away from the iconic San Siro with the purchase of land to build a new stadium, a source close to the matter confirmed on Friday.
S&P above 5,000 but most markets little changed as investors track earnings
Wall Street's broad-based S&P 500 appeared headed to closing Friday above the 5,000-point mark for the first time but most global stock markets were little changed as traders digested company results and interest rate outlooks.
British Vogue editor bows out with 40 'legendary women' cover
The pathbreaking editor of British Vogue Edward Enninful on Friday said 40 "legendary women" ranging from Serena Williams to Miley Cyrus had gathered to grace the cover of his last issue of the fashion bible.
French prosecutors seek Lafarge trial for terror financing
French prosecutors have recommended that cement maker Lafarge stand trial on charges of terrorism financing over its past activities in Syria, a source close to the case told AFP Friday.
Icelanders race to repair damage after volcano damage
Icelanders were working Friday to get hot-water supplies fixed in thousands of houses a day after a third volcanic eruption in two months, as experts said the tremors had eased.
Stock markets diverge as investors track earnings
Wall Street's broad-based S&P 500 broke the 5,000-point mark on Friday but global stock markets fluctuated as traders digested another series of company results and revisions to US inflation data.
Polish farmers protest Ukraine imports and EU regulations
Polish farmers on Friday staged blockades across the country to protest competition from Ukraine and heavy EU regulations, with Warsaw hinting it could impose new import bans on Ukrainian agricultural products.
Polish farmers protest Ukraine imports as govt weighs new bans
Polish farmers on Friday staged blockades at border checkpoints with Ukraine to protest competition from its neighbour as Warsaw hinted it could impose new import bans on Ukrainian agricultural products.
Stock markets steady before US inflation data
Europe's main stock markets steadied Friday as traders reacted to more earnings updates from top companies, while awaiting revisions to US inflation data.
Magic touch: Japan's star conductor Seiji Ozawa
Two broken fingers in a rugby match changed everything for Seiji Ozawa, the celebrated Japanese conductor who blazed a trail in classical music, connecting Eastern traditions with the West.
Hermes celebrates record profit with staff bonuses
French luxury giant Hermes posted on Friday record annual sales and net profit, with plans to reward all employees worldwide with a bonus following strong growth in every region last year.
AI game trains young Chinese to face nosy relatives at New Year
Young Chinese flocking home for Lunar New Year this weekend have turned to an AI chatbot game to help train for the most dreaded social interaction of the year -- the dinner table interrogation by nosy relatives.
Holiday-hit Asian markets mixed, Wall St record fails to inspire
Asian markets were mixed in holiday-thinned trade Friday as investors struggled to build on another record-setting day on Wall Street, with focus on the upcoming release of key US inflation data.
S&P 500 flirts with 5,000 points while oil prices rally
The S&P 500 flirted with a landmark new peak Thursday, but finished just shy of 5,000 points, while oil prices shot higher on worries about the Middle East.
Meta removes Instagram, Facebook accounts of Iran's Khamenei
Meta on Thursday said it had removed the Facebook and Instagram accounts of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei for violating its content policy.
US Senate votes to start work on Ukraine aid in shock turnaround
US senators cleared a first hurdle Thursday to a sweeping foreign aid package -- including a $60 billion lifeline for Ukraine -- although opposition from right-wing allies of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump means final passage remains far from guaranteed.
US regulator declares AI-voice robocalls illegal
US regulators on Thursday declared scam "robocalls" made using voices created with artificial intelligence (AI) as illegal.
U.S. stock markets hover near record highs on positive earnings
U.S stocks were hovering near record levels Thursday as strong earnings reports were balanced by a feeling the market's rally may have gotten ahead of itself.
U.S. stock markets hover near record highs on positive earings
U.S stocks were hovering near record levels Thursday as strong earnings reports were balanced by a feeling the market's rally may have gotten ahead of itself.
Venezuela vows 'forceful' response if oil drilling begins in disputed zone
Venezuela on Thursday vowed a "forceful response" if oil drilling begins in contested waters off neighboring Guyana, as announced by US oil giant ExxonMobil this week.
Stock markets waver as investors track company earnings
Stock markets wobbled on Thursday as investors tracked a raft of company results and the outlook for interest rates.
ArcelorMittal profit falls after Kazakhstan mine disaster
Global steel giant ArcelorMittal Thursday posted a tenfold drop in net profit in 2023, taking hits from a withdrawal from Kazakhstan following a fatal mining accident and from its faltering Italian operations.
Gucci owner Kering profits slump in 'trying year'
French luxury giant Kering on Thursday reported a drop in 2023 earnings but vowed to press on with its investment strategy to put flagship brand Gucci "back on track".
Stock markets mostly advance as investors track company earnings
European and Asian stock markets mostly rose Thursday as investors tracked a raft of company results and the outlook for interest rates.
Shipping giant Maersk's profit sinks, warns of Red Sea risk
Shares in shipping giant Maersk dived on Thursday after it warned of an uncertain 2024 earnings outlook linked to an oversupply of container vessels and Yemeni rebel attacks in the Red Sea.