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India's 'drone sisters' steer farming and social change
Once a housewife in rural India, Sharmila Yadav always wanted to be a pilot and is now living her dream remotely, flying a heavy-duty drone across the skies to cultivate the country's picturesque farmlands. "Who would have thought until a few years ago that in our country women living in villages too would fly drones?
Far-right threatens to scare off German industry's new talent
Germany's Infineon is hiring in Guatemala and can assist with language and housing relocation. However, far-right politics in Germany may dissuade potential hires.
Budget crisis forces UK's Birmingham towards service cuts, tax hikes
Councillors in the UK's second-largest city Birmingham were poised Tuesday to approve tax hikes and deep cuts to public services that could include axed arts funding and reduced rubbish collection, as the city fights to avoid bankruptcy. Both sets of measures are set to be approved by councillors at a meeting Tuesday.
Gold hits record peak on US rate cut hopes
The price of gold on Tuesday struck an all-time pinnacle, boosted by its haven status ahead of expected cuts to US interest rates amid growing economic gloom.
Chanel pays tribute to Coco's seaside beginnings
On the last day of Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday, Chanel took a trip to the seaside for a show dedicated to the place where its famous founder launched her first boutique.
EU proposes vast defence boost as Ukraine war drags on
EU officials on Tuesday unveiled an ambitious proposal to massively boost weapons production and procurement in the bloc to shift from a reliance on US arms and in reaction to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Tesla's German plant halts production after suspected arson attack
Tesla halted production at its German factory Tuesday after assailants allegedly set fire to high-voltage lines nearby, cutting power to the US electric carmaker's only European plant, the company and authorities said.
Shady bleaching jabs fuel health fears, scams in W. Africa
In her quest for "fair skin", an Ivorian YouTuber recently visited a market stall in Abidjan to receive several injections promoted as containing whitening agents. An Ivorian trader promoting a brand named Glutax told AFP that a wholesaler in Manila was behind the products.
China's economic woes far from over, despite optimistic growth goal
China's economic troubles are far from over and leaders admit the country will face an uphill struggle in hitting its goals for 2024, piling on the pressure for stimulus and reforms that experts say are needed to reverse the malaise. That will continue to trouble consumers who have been hit hard by high youth unemployment and the broader economic uncertainty.
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