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Kenya school dorm fire kills at least 17 boys, 70 missing
At least 17 young boys were killed and 70 missing after a fire ripped through a primary school dormitory in central Kenya, officials said Friday, leaving distraught relatives desperate for news of their loved ones.
US job gains miss expectations in August as labor market cools
US hiring bounced back in August but missed expectations while the jobless rate crept down, government data showed Friday, paving the way towards central bank rate cuts in the coming weeks.
Kenya school dorm fire kills at least 17 children, 70 missing
At least 17 young children were killed and 70 missing after a fire ripped through a primary school dormitory in central Kenya overnight, officials said Friday, leaving relatives desperate for news.
'Tsunami of anti-Semitism' stirs fears of dark days for Jews
Surging anti-Semitism since Hamas's October 7 attack sparked the war in Gaza recalls the run-up to World War II, with fear spreading through Jewish communities worldwide, top European and US envoys warned this week.
Stocks wobble as investors weigh US jobs data
Global stock markets struggled for direction Friday as investors weighed US jobs data that could determine the size of interest rate cuts.
Malaysia Airlines finds 'potential issue' on A350-900 engine
Malaysia Airlines said on Friday it had found a "potential issue" with the engine of an Airbus A350-900 aircraft in its fleet but added that it had been resolved.
Stock markets drop before key US jobs data
European and Asian stock markets fell Friday ahead of highly-anticipated US jobs data that could determine by how much the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this month.
Kenya school dorm fire kills at least 17 children
At least 17 young children were killed in a fire that ripped through their primary school dormitory in central Kenya overnight, with initial reports Friday indicating it was overcrowded in breach of safety standards.
Eurozone second-quarter economic growth revised down
The eurozone economy's growth in the second quarter this year was slightly smaller than previously estimated after the EU's statistics agency on Friday revised its data.
Puffed up with pride: Japanese 10-year-old passes deadly fish test
A Japanese 10-year-old has become the youngest person authorised to prepare "fugu" pufferfish -- a delicacy that can kill if its poisonous parts are not properly removed.
Stock markets swing as traders prepare for US jobs data
Markets fluctuated Friday as traders positioned themselves ahead of a highly anticipated US jobs report later in the day and after a mixed bag of economic data on the world's top economy.
Father charged along with son, 14, in US school shooting
A 14-year-old boy was charged with shooting four people dead at a US high school, while his father was charged with manslaughter, authorities said Thursday, after the country's latest outburst of gun violence.
7-Eleven owner rejects initial takeover bid from Canadian rival
The Japanese owner of 7-Eleven said Friday it had rejected a takeover bid from Canadian retail giant Alimentation Couche-Tard, saying the proposal "grossly undervalues" the company.
Asian markets swing as traders prepare for US jobs data
Asian markets drifted Friday as traders positioned themselves ahead of a highly anticipated US jobs report later in the day and following a mixed bag of economic data on the world's top economy.
Iraqi date farmers fight drought to protect national treasure
Bare feet pressed against the rough trunk of a palm tree, his back supported by a metal and fabric harness, Ali Abed begins the climb to the dates above.
Japanese 7-Eleven owner says rejected initial takeover offer from Canadian rival
The Japanese owner of 7-Eleven said Friday it had rejected a takeover bid from retail giant Alimentation Couche-Tard, saying the proposal "grossly undervalues" the company.
Colombian police break up road blockades against diesel price hikes
Colombian police moved in Thursday to break up road blockades in and around the capital on the fourth day of protests against a rise in diesel prices.
Boy, 14, charged with killing four in US school shooting
A 14-year-old boy has been charged with shooting four people dead at a US high school, authorities said Thursday, adding that their investigation into the country's latest outburst of gun violence is ongoing.
Brazilians flock to Bluesky and Threads after X suspension
Millions of Brazilians, including the president, have flocked to social media platforms such as Threads or Bluesky, where Portuguese has become the most spoken language in the few days since Elon Musk's X was shut down in the country.
Trump says would tap Musk to lead US government 'efficiency' panel
Donald Trump announced Thursday that if elected president he would appoint billionaire Elon Musk to lead an audit of government spending and implement "drastic" reform.
Stocks struggle as US data keeps traders wary
Stock markets struggled and the dollar mostly fell Thursday on the eve of key US jobs data that could shed light on the size of potential Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts and health of the world's biggest economy.
'I saw them die': Survivors recount migrant boat capsizing in Channel
Biniam Semay was on a boat carrying dozens of migrants across the Channel from France to England when the fragile vessel ripped apart, leaving his younger sister and 11 others dead.
UK meets bridge milestone on new high-speed rail track
Britain on Thursday finished building its longest-ever rail bridge after fitting the final segment of the Colne Valley Viaduct for the new high-speed HS2 train line, company bosses announced.
US private sector hiring misses expectations in August: ADP
Hiring in the US private sector markedly undershot analyst expectations in August, said payroll firm ADP on Thursday, as the health of the labor market comes under scrutiny.
Vinicius says Spain should lose 2030 World Cup unless racism declines
Brazilian striker Vinicius Junior has called for Spain to be stripped of its 2030 World Cup hosting duties unless it makes progress on the issue of racism in stadiums.
Outrage and sorrow at death of Ugandan athlete Cheptegei
Outrage and sorrow greeted the death on Thursday of Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei, who succumbed to severe burns after being doused with petrol and set on fire by her boyfriend.
Stocks diverge as US data keeps traders wary
Stock markets struggled for direction and the dollar fell Thursday on the eve of key US jobs data that could shed light on the size of potential Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts and health of the world's biggest economy.
'Business is business' at bustling China-Africa summit
Hundreds of African political and business leaders filed into China's Great Hall of the People on Thursday eager to forge new partnerships, sign contracts and make industry connections.
Markets mixed after sell-off as US data keeps traders wary
Asian and European markets were mixed Thursday after the turmoil of the previous day as traders assess the outlook for US interest rate cuts and another set of below-par data put extra focus on the upcoming jobs report.
Ugandan athlete Cheptegei dies after fire attack by boyfriend
Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei died in Kenya on Thursday, four days after being set on fire by her boyfriend in an attack in her home.
New French nuclear reactor enters automatic shutdown
France's newest nuclear reactor, plagued by massive delays and cost overruns, shut itself down automatically Wednesday just a day after starting up for the first time.
Ugandan athlete Cheptegei dies after being set on fire by boyfriend
Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has died after being set on fire by her boyfriend in Kenya, Uganda's Olympic Committee chief said on Thursday.