US retailer Macy's to close 150 stores
The iconic but struggling US department store Macy's announced plans on Tuesday to close around 150 locations by 2026, while concentrating investments in its more upscale Bloomingdale's and Bluemercury brands.
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UK 'net zero' economy bucks recession: study
Britain's green economy grew in 2023 to buck a broader recession, a report showed Tuesday that urged politicians heading into a general election to stick by climate-friendly investments.
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Prince William pulls out of engagement over 'personal matter'
Britain's Prince William, whose wife Catherine is recovering from surgery and father King Charles III is undergoing cancer treatment, on Tuesday pulled out of attending a memorial service, citing a "personal matter".
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Bayern's Eberl says previous Alonso pursuit counts for nothing
New Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl said Tuesday that his previous attempt to sign Xabi Alonso for Borussia Moenchengladbach does not necessarily mean the German champions will target the Spaniard.
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Protesting Spanish farmers block roads near French border
Spanish farmers in the northeastern Catalonia region hit the roads again Tuesday to protest about the sector's struggles, blocking motorways with tractors including a busy highway linking Spain with southern France.
Read moreStock markets muted before clues on US rate cuts
Asian and European stock markets were mostly muted Tuesday, with traders eyeing the release of US inflation data this week that could offer a better sense of when the Federal Reserve may start cutting interest rates.
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Smartphone makers charge ahead to make better batteries
A smartphone that can be charged in fewer than 40 minutes. Even better: a tiny nuclear battery that could keep it running for 50 years.
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Economic pain casts dark shadow as Iranians go to vote
As Iranians head to the polls for legislative and other elections on Friday, candidates have promised them on campaign posters to "fight corruption" and "fix the economy".
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Macron not ruling out sending Western troops to Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron triggered a shockwave in Europe on Tuesday by refusing to rule out the dispatch of Western ground troops to Ukraine in its fight against the Russian invasion.
Read moreRobot dogs and flying cars: mobile gadget highlights
Tech companies showcased countless connected gadgets at the world's biggest wireless telecom fair, the four-day Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, which wraps up on Thursday.
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