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French court dismisses appeal in Agent Orange case
A Paris court Thursday rejected an appeal by a French-Vietnamese woman who has been trying to sue Monsanto and other makers of Agent Orange for the chemical's use in the Vietnam war. The Paris Court of Appeal used the same argument in rejecting Nga's claim.
Climate change a mixed blessing for sun-starved Irish vintners
At a tiny outpost in the wine world, Ireland's handful of winemakers are cautiously eyeing long-term growth potential as climate change warms up its cool climate. Irish winemakers who are clever with site selection and willing to "play the long game" can reap rewards, she said.
Asia struggles to track Wall St up after US jobs, Fed minutes
Stocks fluctuated in Asia on Thursday after Wall Street returned to winning ways on the back of softer-than-expected jobs data and minutes showing some Federal Reserve officials were open to an interest rate cut at their meeting last month.
South Korean pet care goes high-tech with AI diagnostics
When five-year-old goldendoodle Mozzi started walking "unnaturally", his concerned owner rushed him to the vet in South Korea, where the problem was diagnosed not by humans but by AI. South Korea, a global leader in the production of chips that power generative AI, has been quick to embrace novel uses of the technology. Vets say it has transformed their ability to diagnose.
Microsoft seeks to win over new players at gamer gathering
Microsoft held its biggest video game stand ever at the sector trade show Gamescom in Germany on Wednesday, aiming to win over players after several rocky months of studio closures and rising fees. Microsoft also announced Wednesday that the new versions of its consoles unveiled in June, which include the Xbox Series X without a Blu-ray player, will be available from October 15. kf/reb/giv/imm
US jobs data point to weaker than expected market
The US jobs market was probably cooler than expected in the year through March, Labor Department data showed Wednesday, signaling weaker but still-positive growth. "The nuance there is very important," he added, telling AFP the data "does not point to a weak labor market."
Ford adjusts EV lineup as it aims to lower vehicle cost
Ford announced Wednesday fresh changes to its electric vehicle lineup, including the scuttling of a planned SUV model, lifting shares despite a hefty near-term profitability hit. Among the changes, Ford is dropping a plan to produce a three-row electric utility vehicle that had previously been expected to be constructed in Oakville, Ontario.
Gamer gathering opens in Germany with 'Borderlands' news
Hundreds of thousands of video game fans and industry figures were converging Wednesday on Germany's Cologne for the sector's biggest trade show. The announcements set the scene for the show, which opens to the public from Thursday to Sunday after a day reserved for industry figures.
Switzerland moves towards cashless future with instant payments
Switzerland's new instant payment system will bolster the future of cashless payments in the country, the Swiss central bank said Wednesday after the scheme went live. The central bank said the first institutions had already launched retail offerings enabling customers to send instant payments, with further banks to follow in the coming months.
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