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Nissan reports first full-year net profit in three years

Nissan reports first full-year net profit in three years

Nissan said Thursday its full-year net profit to March 2022 returned to the black for the first time in three fiscal years, citing cost-saving efforts and positive US market conditions.

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With Russians gone, French Riviera woos other big spenders

With Russians gone, French Riviera woos other big spenders

Private chef Selim M'nasri used to cook for wealthy Russians on the French Riviera once a month, but he says it has been "radio silence" from them since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

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Palestinians honour slain journalist, reject joint probe

Palestinians honour slain journalist, reject joint probe

Palestinians planned a memorial service Thursday for journalist Shireen Abu Akleh who was killed while covering an Israeli raid in the West Bank, but have rejected US-led calls for a joint investigation into her death.

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Tourism recovering, but not back to pre-pandemic levels

Tourism recovering, but not back to pre-pandemic levels

Global tourism is roaring back to life despite Covid travel headaches and the effects of the war in Ukraine, but it has yet to return to its pre-pandemic health.

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China defends Hong Kong cardinal's arrest as Western alarm grows

China defends Hong Kong cardinal's arrest as Western alarm grows

China on Thursday defended the arrest of a 90-year-old Catholic cardinal under Hong Kong's national security law, a move that triggered international outrage and deepened concerns over Beijing's crackdown on freedoms in the financial hub.

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UK economic growth slows in first quarter

UK economic growth slows in first quarter

Britain's economy grew at a slower pace in the first quarter compared with the final three months of last year as the country battled soaring inflation, official data showed Thursday.

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SoftBank reports record $13 bn full-year net loss

SoftBank reports record $13 bn full-year net loss

Japan's SoftBank Group on Thursday logged a record annual net loss after a bruising period that saw its assets hit by a US tech-share rout and a regulatory crackdown in China.

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US, China congratulate Marcos for Philippine election win

US, China congratulate Marcos for Philippine election win

The United States and China have congratulated Ferdinand Marcos Jr on his win in the Philippine presidential election, as the superpowers jostle to have the strongest ties with the Southeast Asian nation.

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'Cultural experience' promised for first all-Pacific islands clash

'Cultural experience' promised for first all-Pacific islands clash

Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika will put pride on the line and are promising a "cultural experience" when Super Rugby breaks new ground on Saturday with the first clash of two Pacific island sides.

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California ban on selling semi-automatic guns to young adults overturned

California ban on selling semi-automatic guns to young adults overturned

California's ban on the sale of semi-automatic weapons to adults under the age of 21 violates the country's constitution, a US federal appeals court ruled Wednesday.

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