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Italy says it wants Chinese carmakers but only under conditions
Italy will closely study any investments by Chinese carmakers, a minister said Thursday, after another minister said Wednesday the country was in talks with three Chinese manufacturers. Minister of Economic Development Adolfo Urso said Wednesday he was in talks with three Chinese automobile groups, without naming them.
EU lawmakers back transparency rules for Airbnb-style rentals
The European Parliament approved new data-sharing rules Thursday that clamp down on illegal short-term rentals to protect the residents of European cities -- many of whom face shortages of affordable housing.
Student hilariously hides alcohol in McDonald's drink, Mzansi is in stitches: "Creativity"
A creative student went on to TikTok to share how she went through campus security with alcohol without being caught. South Africans are amazed by her idea.
British Airways owner IAG, Air France-KLM post bumper profits
Europe's aviation industry extended a bounceback from the Covid pandemic on Thursday, as British Airways owner IAG and Franco-Dutch rival Air France-KLM posted bumper 2023 profits.
WTO ministers struggle to forge fish, farm, digital deals
World trade ministers were locked in disagreement on fisheries subsidies, agriculture and digital customs duties as a major WTO conference entered its last scheduled day on Thursday. They include fisheries subsidies, agriculture and a moratorium on customs duties for digital transactions.
"Giving myself grace": Young advocate moves back home at 26, shares inspiring message on TikTok
An advocate shared her story on social media about moving back home at 26 due to financial difficulties in her law practice. Naledi emphasised her faith.
Man balances bottle on behind in TikTok video while doing Congolese dances, gets 7.3M views
One Congolese man danced with a bottle balancing on his back. Viewers were amused after seeing how the man was determined to put on an epic show.
AKA murder: Faces and names of 5 suspects revealed in court, while 2 remain in Swaziland
Five of the seven suspected murderers in Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes and Tebello 'Tibz' Motsoane's murder case appeared at the Durban magistrate's court on Thursday.
WTO talks enter final day with no clear sign of progress
The World Trade Organization's 13th ministerial conference (MC13) in Abu Dhabi entered its last scheduled day on Thursday, with major issues still stuck in the weeds. As of Thursday morning, there were no major signs of a breakthrough, with a formal closing session initially scheduled for 8:00 pm (1600 GMT) pushed to midnight (2000 GMT).
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