Japan’s yen had a roller coaster week amid suspected intervention. Here’s what you need to know
The Japanese yen started the week at 34-year lows against the U.S. dollar but the currency is now staring at its best week in over a year on Friday.
In a first, China launches probe to get samples from far side of moon
U.S. and China aim for moon in new space race China on Friday launched a lunar probe to land on the far side of the moon in a first-of-its-kind mission to …
Face of Neanderthal woman revealed 75,000 years after she died
DNA test of ancient bone reveals human hybrid A British team of archaeologists on Thursday revealed the reconstructed face of a 75,000-year-old Neanderthal woman, as researchers reappraise the perception of …
World’s largest olive oil producer says the industry faces one of its toughest moments ever
Spain’s Deoleo says the industry must undergo a “profound transformation” as it grapples with one of the most challenging moments in its history.
The Fed would only cut rates to help the U.S. service its soaring debt, fund manager says
The reason the Fed may be tempted to cut rates would be to help the U.S. cover interest payments on the national debt, according to fund manager Freddie Lait.
Thousands flee as video captures dramatic eruption of Indonesian volcano
Indonesia volcanic eruption prompts evacuations Manado, Indonesia — Indonesia’s Mount Ruang volcano spewed more hot clouds on Wednesday after an eruption the previous day forced the closure of schools and airports, …
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Euro zone inflation steady at 2.4%, keeping June rate cut in play as economy returns to growth
Price rises in the 20-nation euro area held steady at 2.4% in April, while the economy returned to growth in the first quarter.
Shark attacks and seriously injures U.K. tourist in Caribbean
A shark attacked a British tourist on Friday in the southeastern Caribbean, prompting the government of Trinidad & Tobago to close seven beaches and a marine park. The man was …
Tesla jumps 8% in premarket trade after passing key hurdle to roll out full self-driving in China
Shares of Tesla rose sharply in U.S. premarket trading after the company passed a significant milestone to roll out its full self-driving technology in China.