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Burberry returns to full-year profit on turnaround plan
Burberry returns to full-year profit on turnaround plan

British fashion label Burberry said Thursday that it returned to profit in its latest fiscal year thanks to a sizeable cost-cutting plan launched at the end of 2024.

May 14, 2026

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Denmark, Australia in the spotlight in Eurovision second semi
Denmark, Australia in the spotlight in Eurovision second semi

The last 10 places in the Eurovision final are up for grabs in Thursday's second semi, with Denmark and Australia hotly tipped to make it through once the votes are counted.

May 14, 2026

Xi warns Trump on Taiwan at Beijing summit
Xi warns Trump on Taiwan at Beijing summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping warned his US counterpart Donald Trump that missteps on Taiwan could push their two countries into "conflict", a stark opening salvo as they met in Beijing on Thursday at a superpower summit.

May 14, 2026

Bone appetit: Paris pups lap up treats at dog-centric spots
Bone appetit: Paris pups lap up treats at dog-centric spots

An elegant, white-haired Parisian savours a biscuity cloud of cream and apple down to the last crumb at one of the French capital's many bakeries -- but this client has four legs, not two.

May 14, 2026

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Honda posts operating loss, first since 1957
Honda posts operating loss, first since 1957

Honda announced Thursday its first operational loss since 1957 after a major overhaul of its electric vehicle strategy in the United States.

May 14, 2026

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S&P 500, Nasdaq end at records as oil prices retreat
S&P 500, Nasdaq end at records as oil prices retreat

Major Wall Street stock indices shrugged off a surprisingly big jump in US inflation Wednesday and pushed to fresh records on artificial intelligence bullishness and hopes for ths US-China summit.

May 13, 2026