China, EU agree on dialogue, cars and rare earths after trade talks
China and the European Union reached an "understanding" on hybrid vehicles on Friday, as their commerce chiefs concluded talks with an agreement to strengthen dialogue, dispelling fears of a full-blown trade war.
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Barca skipper Raphinha out against Getafe and Galatasaray
Barcelona captain Raphinha will miss the club's next two matches after picking up a hamstring issue while playing for Brazil, coach Hansi Flick confirmed on Friday.
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Djokovic crashes out of Shanghai Masters in his first match
Novak Djokovic went down in straight sets to Hubert Hurkacz on Friday, exiting the Shanghai Masters in his first match after memorably winning the China Open this week.
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MEXC and Payward Highlight Collaboration as Crypto and TradFi Converge at TOKEN2049
MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, and Payward, the parent company of Kraken, shared their perspectives on the convergence of crypto and traditional finance during a TOKEN2049 Singapore panel. MEXC CEO Vugar Usi Zade and Payward Co-CEO Arjun Sethi, discussed how broader market access, retail demand and collaboration between platforms could shape the future of global trading.
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EU says Turkey's crackdown on rights hampers membership bid
The European Union said Friday it had "serious concerns" about democratic standards in Turkey, warning that a crackdown on rights was further undermining Ankara's long-stalled bid to join the bloc.
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EU states agree beefed-up European financial markets watchdog
EU finance ministers struck a deal Friday to establish a new, more powerful European securities watchdog as part of efforts to unify financial markets and strengthen the bloc's economy.
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Two Renoir paintings stolen in France recovered: mayor
Two paintings by French master Pierre-Auguste Renoir have been recovered a month after they were stolen from a museum in southern France, the town's mayor said Friday.
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Eritrea, Ethiopia trade barbs as Tigray rebels retreat
Ethiopia and Eritrea each accused the other of starting a war of aggression on Friday as an internal Ethiopian conflict threatened to escalate into a regional war.
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German leader outraged at Schroeder birthday visit to Putin
Chancellor Friedrich Merz is outraged that former German leader Gerhard Schroeder visited Vladimir Putin in Moscow on the Russian president's birthday, Berlin said Friday.
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Kompany 'proud' of Man City success despite guilty verdict
Former Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany insists he is still "really proud" of his success with the club after it was found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules.
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