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The Japanese yen briefly fell to the 151.97-per-dollar level on Wednesday for the first time since July 1990. Investors are increasingly selling the yen and buying the dollar. The remarks of a BOJ policy board member are also having an influence. He said in a speech that he thinks the relaxed monetary environment…

German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser told Der Spiegel that it was Germany's "crime against humanity- the Holocaust" which gives the country a "special responsibility to protect Jews and the state of "Israel." Palestinians look at a house destroyed in an Israeli strike in Rafah, Gaza Strip on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 (AP Photo/Fatima Shbair)…

Key PointsEaster is a moveable observance that typically falls in autumn in Australia, often coinciding with school holidays.Beyond its religious significance, Easter is viewed culturally as a time for family gatherings, community connection, travel, festivals, and outdoor activities.The Easter bilby is a uniquely Australian tradition, replacing…

4:43 p.m. ET, March 27, 2024 EPA not aware of any fuel leakage after bridge collapse, spokesperson says…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.The UK government is pausing its drive to raise the minimum wage, offering a respite to businesses after a period of rapid increases that has given Britain one of the highest wage floors in the rich world.Next week’s annual…

Plug-in hybrids are getting a pass from the EPA for a few years, despite evidence they’re polluting more than billed. China complains to the WTO. And we drive the Genesis GV60, just as Genesis reveals there’s more on the way for this compact luxury EV. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.  In a quick review of the 2024 Genesis GV60, Green…

President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday that France would help Brazil develop nuclear technology for submarines, crucial assistance which has been a sensitive topic between the two nations."I want us to open the chapter for new submarines ... that we look nuclear propulsion in the face while being perfectly respectful of all non-proliferation…

Member states sealed on Wednesday evening a crucial deal to extend free trade with Ukraine until June 2025. ADVERTISEMENTBut the outcome that emerged from the negotiations represents a hardened position compared to the whatever-it-takes solidarity promised to the war-torn nation, whose agricultural exports bring an essential stream…

Angle down icon An icon in the shape of an angle pointing down. Ukrainian marines sail along the Dnipro river at the frontline near Kherson, Ukraine, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. AP Photo/Alex Babenko Russia's top general announced the formation of a new Dnipro River patrol force last week.Western intelligence says these troops will…

Turkey is definitely not one of those countries that excel as standard-bearers when it comes to balanced reporting and media freedoms or media literacy. On the contrary, it usually appears in the international press for its – many – media deficiencies, whether it be censorship cases, propaganda-induced fake news or media ownership…