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Belgium seeks US help in drug trafficking fight
Belgium's prime minister appealed Wednesday for American help to counter transnational drug trafficking as he visited the port of Antwerp, a key smuggling hub into Europe, with US homeland security chief Kristi Noem.
Stock markets strike records despite geopolitical unrest
Global stock markets struck fresh record highs on Tuesday as expectations of more cuts to US interest rates offset escalating geopolitical tensions.
New French PM vows 'profound break' with past to exit crisis
France's new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu promised a "profound break" with the past on Wednesday as he faced the thorny task of trying to build a government with enough parliamentary support to avoid an early demise.
Zara owner Inditex shares soar as sales growth revives
Shares in Zara owner Inditex, the world's largest fashion retailer, soared on Wednesday as a positive start to the autumn season enthused investors and eclipsed slower-than-expected sales growth.
Stock markets rise amid geopolitical unrest
Global stock markets rose Wednesday, with some Asian indices reaching record heights, as expectations of more cuts to US interest rates offset escalating geopolitical tensions.
Three dead, three missing in attempts to cross Channel
Three people are believed to have been crushed to death and three others were missing in two separate incidents as migrants attempted to cross the English Channel, French officials said on Wednesday.
'Block everything': protests grip France as new PM starts job
France's new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu was set to take office on Wednesday as protesters took to the streets in a show of grassroots opposition to President Emmanuel Macron, sparking clashes with police and dozens of arrests.
Von der Leyen urges EU to fight for place in 'hostile' world
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday urged Europe to assert its independence in a "hostile" world, as she condemned Russia's drone incursion in Poland and pushed for tougher action against Israel over Gaza.
'Block everything': France faces disruption as new PM starts job
France's new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu was to take office on Wednesday facing a day of protests disrupting transport, education and other services in a show of grassroots anger against President Emmanuel Macron.
Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk to cut 9,000 global jobs
Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk announced Wednesday that it would cut 11 percent of its workforce, as the maker of Ozempic and Wegovy faces rising competition for its anti-obesity treatments.
Asian markets enjoy record day as new US jobs data fans rate cut hopes
Asian markets extended gains on Wednesday, with Tokyo and Seoul emulating a record day on Wall Street as fresh data pointing to a weakening US jobs market ramped up expectations for a series of Federal Reserve rate cuts.
Trump jeered at Washington restaurant, called 'Hitler of our time'
Viral videos on social media portray the moment protesters began jeering US President Donald Trump at a Washington restaurant Tuesday, shouting "Free DC! Free Palestine! Trump is the Hitler of our time!"
EU chief to defend Trump trade deal in parliament
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen will seek to defend her trade deal with Donald Trump in an address to the bloc's lawmakers Wednesday -- with many seething over an outcome they see as a surrender to Washington.
France set for disruption as new PM takes office
France's new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu takes office on Wednesday facing a day of protests that are expected to see transport, education and other services suffer disruptions in a show of grassroots anger against President Emmanuel Macron.
Asian markets rally as new US jobs data fans rate cut hopes
Asian markets extended gains on Wednesday following a record day across Wall Street as fresh data pointing to a weakening US jobs market ramped up expectations for a series of Federal Reserve rate cuts.
Pacific Avenue Capital Partners Advances European Strategy with Team Expansion and Dedicated Sidecar Vehicle
PARIS, FR / ACCESS Newswire / September 10, 2025 / Pacific Avenue Capital Partners ("Pacific Avenue"), a global private equity firm specializing in corporate carve-outs and complex transactions, today announced key milestones in its European expansion. Less than a year after opening its Paris office and appointing Xavier Lambert as Head of Europe, the firm has built a high-caliber team with full execution capabilities. It has also expanded its presence across the region and raised a dedicated sidecar vehicle to support investments in new platforms throughout Europe.
US stocks close at fresh records, digesting weak jobs data
US stock indices rocketed to fresh records as markets digested disappointing US jobs data, while political upheaval in France lifted the European country's borrowing rate.
Trump ready to match EU tariffs on China, India to pressure Putin: US official
The United States is ready to broaden tariffs targeting buyers of Russian oil -- if the EU takes similar moves -- to hit at revenue Moscow needs for the war in Ukraine, a US official told AFP Tuesday.
Apple's move to eSIM-only strengthens global trend
Apple's Tuesday announcement that the new iPhone 17 Air will only be available around the world without physical SIM cards marks a new advance for the virtual eSIM technology the firm has relied on in the US for years.
Macron names close ally Lecornu new PM
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday named defence minister and his close ally Sebastien Lecornu as the new prime minister to resolve a deepening political crisis as protests loom in the next days.
First of five judges in Bolsonaro coup trial votes to convict
A judge in Brazilian ex-president Jair Bolsonaro's coup trial voted Tuesday to convict him, with four others yet to give their verdicts in a case that has angered the right-winger's US ally Donald Trump.
Stocks climb eyeing US rate cut, political turbulence
Stock markets mostly rose while gold reached new highs on Tuesday, with expectations of US rate cuts to bolster the world's biggest economy offsetting political turbulence in Japan and France.
Stocks climb as US rate cut hopes counter political shakeups
Stock markets mostly rose while gold hit a record high on Tuesday, with expectations of US rate cuts to bolster the world's biggest economy outweighing political shakeups in Japan and France.
Miners Anglo American, Teck to forge copper giant
British mining group Anglo American and Canadian peer Teck Resources announced Tuesday plans for a multi-billion-dollar merger, with copper in strong demand as the world transitions to cleaner energy and artificial intelligence.
Stocks climb eyeing US rate cuts, political changes
Stock markets mostly rose and gold hit a record high Tuesday as traders balanced expectations of cuts to US interest rates with political shakeups in Japan and France.
'Da Vinci Code' author Dan Brown releases latest thriller
Best-selling American author Dan Brown, creator of the publishing phenomenon "The Da Vinci Code", released his latest thriller Tuesday in 16 languages simultaneously.
Miners Anglo American, Teck plan new copper giant
British mining group Anglo American and Canadian peer Teck Resources on Tuesday announced plans for a multi-billion-dollar merger, creating a champion of copper production and other critical minerals.
Markets mainly rise on US rate cut hopes
Asian and European markets mostly rose Tuesday fuelled by optimism the Federal Reserve will slash interest rates this year, with gains led by a record high in Tokyo while gold also hit a fresh peak.
Mistral cements AI lead in Europe with cash infusion
France's Mistral on Tuesday cemented its position as Europe's top AI hope against far larger US and Chinese competitors after a record fundraising round and a tie-up with chipmaking equipment heavweight ASML.
Merz to open Munich motor show as engine row threatens to combust
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will open the IAA motor show in Munich on Tuesday as debate rages over the EU's target to phase out combustion-engine vehicle sales within a decade.
Most Asian markets rise on US rate hopes, Tokyo hits record
Asian markets mostly rose Tuesday fuelled by optimism the Federal Reserve will slash interest rates this year, with gains led by a record high in Tokyo while gold also hit a fresh peak.
Trump admin launches immigration raids in Chicago
The Trump administration on Monday launched a new immigration enforcement operation in Chicago, saying the latest federal crackdown in a US city would target the "worst of the worst criminals."