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Spain's General Strike Links Housing Crisis to Lost Purchasing Power
Spain experienced its first nationwide general strike in 14 years as unions protested soaring housing costs and shrinking purchasing power. Transport and traffic were disrupted in several large cities, although unions and employer groups offered sharply different estimates of participation.
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Euro-Area Inflation Reaches 4% as Energy Prices Jump
Euro-area annual inflation rose to an estimated 4% in October, with energy prices increasing 20.8% from a year earlier. Services inflation reached 3.3%, while food, alcohol and tobacco prices increased 1.6% and non-energy goods rose 1.2%.
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Despite hurricanes, Floridians refuse to leave 'paradise'
Florida resident Kristin Hale weathered Hurricane Milton tired and scared, but like many of her fellow Floridians, she refuses to move away -- even after a second hurricane has hit the state in as many weeks.
Israel observes Yom Kippur amid firestorm over Lebanon strikes
Israel observed Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, on Saturday amid a firestorm of international criticism over its military offensive in Lebanon and its soldiers firing on peacekeepers.
Trump demonizes migrants in dark, misleading speech
Donald Trump painted an apocalyptic picture of a country being "occupied" by hordes of criminal foreigners in a campaign speech Friday as he escalated his efforts to make November's US election about a migrant crime wave that isn't happening.
X says 'alert' to manipulation efforts after pro-Russia bots report
X was "alert" to any platform manipulation attempts, the Elon Musk-owned site told AFP Friday, following a report that hundreds of apparent pro-Russian bot accounts were amplifying US election misinformation.
US, European markets rise before Boeing unveils sweeping job cuts
US and European stock markets rose Friday as traders weighed solid earnings from banking giant JPMorgan Chase, and mulled the outlook for interest rates.
Small Quebec company dominates one part of NHL hockey: jerseys
As a sport that involves men colliding at high speeds, bare-knuckle brawls, and a fair number of players with missing front teeth, ice hockey is not commonly linked to high fashion.
Comoros shock Tunisia, Salah, Mbeumo strike in AFCON qualifiers
Comoros shocked Tunisia 1-0 on Friday to end a run of 16 consecutive home victories by the Carthage Eagles in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.
Boeing to cut 10% of workforce as it sees big Q3 loss
Boeing announced Friday that it plans to cut 10 percent of its workforce as it projected a large third-quarter loss in the wake of a machinist strike in the Seattle region.
Germany win in Nations League as 10-man Dutch rescue point
Deniz Undav scored twice as Germany defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-1 to edge closer to the Nations League quarter-finals on Friday as 10-man Netherlands rescued a 1-1 draw in Hungary.
Undav brace sends Germany to victory against Bosnia
A first-half brace from Deniz Undav gave Germany a 2-1 win against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Zenica on Friday, putting them one win away from the Nations League quarter finals.
Israel says fired at 'threat' near UN position in Lebanon
Israel said its forces fired at a threat near a UN peacekeeping position on Friday in Lebanon, acknowledging that a "hit" was responsible for wounding two Blue Helmets in an incident that has sparked a fierce diplomatic backlash.
Want to film in Paris? No sexism allowed
Filmmakers looking to shoot on the iconic streets of Paris will have to promise to fight sexism, discrimination and sexual violence on set under a regulation adopted Friday by city lawmakers.
Ecuador's last mountain iceman dies at 80
Ecuador's last mountain ice harvester, Baltazar Ushca, who spent over half a century climbing the country's highest summit to extract ice at the top, died Friday at the age of 80, authorities in his hometown of Guano said.
Milton leaves at least 16 dead, millions without power in Florida
The death toll from Hurricane Milton has risen to at least 16, officials in Florida said Friday, and millions were still without power as residents began the painful process of piecing their lives back together.
Senegal set to announce breakaway development agenda: PM
Senegal's government will on Monday present plans to break away from foreign dependence and debt in favour of local resources and human capital, said Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko.
UN says 2 peacekeepers wounded in south Lebanon explosions
UN peacekeepers in Lebanon on Friday warned of "very serious risks" for their Blue Helmets after explosions wounded two mission members near the Israeli border, the second such incident in two days.
Injury-hit Australia thrash 'embarrassing' Pakistan at Women's T20 World Cup
Defending champions Australia hammered Pakistan by nine wickets to extend their winning streak to 14 in the Women's T20 World Cup and close in on a semi-final spot on Friday.
Internal TikTok documents show prioritization of traffic over well-being
TikTok teams identified harmful effects of its platform on young users but limited preventive measures so as to avoid a drop in traffic, according to internal documents revealed Friday by a US public radio station.
Israel says fired at 'immediate threat' near UN position in Lebanon
Israel said its forces fired at a threat near a UN peacekeeping position on Friday in Lebanon, acknowledging that a "hit" was responsible for wounding two Blue Helmets, an incident that has sparked diplomatic backlash.
New US coach Pochettino hails Pulisic but worries over workload
New United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino has hailed AC Milan's American winger Christian Pulisic as one of the best forwards in the world but has warned he may need to limit his workload.
Brazil orders closure of 2,000 betting sites
Brazilian authorities on Friday began closing down more than 2,000 betting sites, including those that sponsors popular football team Corinthians and other first division clubs, as part of a push to regulate online gambling.
UK govt urged to raise pro-democracy tycoon's case with China
The UK government was on Friday urged to raise the case of jailed pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai with China, after reports that foreign minister David Lammy is heading to Beijing.
Sculptor Lalanne's animal creations sell for $59 mn
A giant bear, a winged rabbit and a rhino were among the 70 animal bronzes and stone works by celebrated sculptor Francois-Xavier Lalanne that fetched $59 million at Christie's in New York this week.
From Tesla to Trump: Behind Musk's giant leap into politics
With his no-holds-barred embrace of Donald Trump, Elon Musk is not only backing the former president's bid to return to the White House but also signaling his own ambition to command the world stage on his terms.
US, European markets rise as investors weigh rates, earnings
US and European stock markets rose Friday as traders weighed the outlook for interest rates and solid earnings from banking giant JPMorgan Chase.
In Colombia, children trade plastic waste for school supplies
On a beach in Colombia, children trade plastic waste for pseudo coins which they can use to "buy" clothes, books, school supplies or even popcorn.
Supercharged hurricanes trigger 'perfect storm' for disinformation
Monster hurricanes slamming the United States in recent weeks have triggered a torrent of misinformation, with politicians and social media users reviving conspiracy theories about weather manipulation ahead of the November 5 presidential election.
JPMorgan Chase profits top estimates, bank sees 'resilient' US economy
JPMorgan Chase reported a dip in profits on higher costs Friday while still topping expectations as executives described US consumers as healthy and the economy as poised to avoid recession.
Djokovic proves staying power as he progresses to Shanghai semi-finals
Novak Djokovic proved his staying power on Friday, beating an opponent 18 years his junior 6-7 (4/7), 6-1, 6-4 to claim the last spot in the Shanghai Masters semi-finals.
Sheffield Utd boss Wilder 'numb' after Baldock death
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder said Friday he was "numb" after the death of his former player George Baldock, who drowned in a swimming pool this week.
Little progress at key meet ahead of COP29 climate summit
A key meeting ahead of the UN COP29 climate summit ended Friday in frustration with countries making little progress over how to fund a new finance deal for poorer nations.
Fans immerse themselves in Marina Abramovic's first China exhibition
Crowds flocked to Serbian artist Marina Abramovic's first-ever Chinese show in Shanghai on Friday, where they were encouraged to become part of the artworks in an "absolutely fully interactive" spectacle.