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Gold may see profit-taking as investors await inflation data, ECB meet

Gold's record bull run continued as prices ended the week at yet another all-time high with continued support from strong exchange-traded fund inflows and persistent central bank buying

Russian mRNA vaccine for colon cancer shows high efficacy: Report

Moreover, promising progress has been made in developing vaccines for glioblastoma and specific types of melanoma

How Japan will pick its next leader following PM Ishiba's resignation

The process to pick Japan's next leader is more complicated than before

Over 425 arrested at London protest backing banned group Palestine Action

Eight hours after the protest started, police said they arrested over 425 people, more than 25 of them for assaulting officers or public order offenses and the rest under the Terrorism Act

Data centres guzzle massive electricity. Can we make them more efficient?

Some predictions estimate 8-10 per cent of the planet's electricity production will be needed to sustain the relentless growth in data centres

Japan's PM Shigeru Ishiba to resign following party's election loss: Report

Ishiba, who took office in October, has resisted demands from mostly rightwing opponents within his own party for more than a month

Undersea cable cuts in Red Sea disrupt internet across Asia, West Asia

There has been concern about the cables being targeted in a Red Sea campaign by Yemen's Houthi rebels, which the rebels describe as an effort to pressure Israel to end its war on Hamas

Russia launches drone attack on Kyiv, sets Ukraine govt building on fire

Kyiv's Mayor Vitali Klitschko said a fire broke out at the government building in the city centre after the attack, which began with drones raining down, followed by missile strikes

Thai cannabis industry eyes revival under new PM who backed its rise

Since Anutin decriminalised marijuana in 2022 as health minister, making Thailand the first Asian nation to do so, the industry has been whiplashed by a series of policy reversals

Zelenskyy rejects Putin's proposal for Moscow meet, invites him to Kyiv

The Ukrainian leader said in an interview with US media, I can't go to the capital of this terrorist" because Ukraine is under missile attacks, under fire every day

China's central bank buys gold in August for 10th consecutive month

China's gold reserves stood at 74.02 million fine troy ounces at the end of August, up from 73.96 million at the end of July

Opec+ agrees in principle to raise oil output in Oct, easing supply cuts

Key alliance members said they expect to approve adding about 137,000 barrels during a video call on Sunday, as the group led by Saudi Arabia and Russia begins unwinding next layer of halted supplies

Trump admin launches immigration crackdown in Massachusetts: Report

DHS and its US Immigration and Customs Enforcement arm are calling the operation Patriot 2.0, modifying the name of a May deportation surge that led to the arrest of 1,500 people in the state

RFK Jr's family say he's 'threat' to US health, calls for his resignation

The calls from the prominent Democratic family came a day after Kennedy had to defend his recent efforts to pull back Covid-19 vaccine recommendations and fire high-level officials

Trump to visit South Korea in October, may hold talks with Xi: Report

S President and his top advisors are preparing for the gathering of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation trade ministers

Microsoft reports Azure service disruption due to Red Sea fibre cuts

Azure users may experience increased disruptions when traffic from the Middle East originates in or terminates in Asia or Europe, the company said in a service health status update

Hundreds of ordinary mourners, VIPs pay last respects to Giorgio Armani

The closed coffin was adorned with a bouquet of long-stem white roses, and flanked by carabinieri honour guards in ceremonial dress

Who is Shabana Mahmood, the first Muslim woman to become UK Home Secretary?

Shabana Mahmood has been appointed UK Home Secretary after Angela Rayner's resignation, becoming the first Muslim woman to hold the role and lead on immigration and policing

Hot mic catches Zuckerberg admitting his $600 bn vow to Trump was a guess

At a White House dinner, Mark Zuckerberg pledged $600 bn US investment but a hot mic later caught him telling Trump he had guessed the number, sparking viral reactions

Trump to skip G20 summit in South Africa, V-P Vance to attend in his stead

The president's fight with South Africa reached a boiling point in May when he ambushed President Cyril Ramaphosa with a video purporting to back up his claims White farmers are being targeted