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Myanmar witnessed a sharp escalation in fighting between the military and opposition groups this week fuelling a surge in new displacements, the UN humanitarian wing has said.

Explainer: How AI helps combat climate change

November 3, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) is already making inroads worldwide in health, education and industry, but how can this cutting-edge technology help the world combat and mitigate the effects of climate change?

Don’t trust the stock market rally, strategist warns

November 3, 2023

There remains a significant chance that the Fed will be pushed into another rate hike, one strategist warns.

Hong Kong leads gains in Asia as key economic data comes out across the region

November 3, 2023

Services purchasing managers' index data from major economies including China, India and Hong Kong are set to be released throughout the day.

SocGen Q3 earnings beat estimates as investment bank offsets French slump

November 3, 2023

France's third-biggest listed bank posted better-than-expected quarterly earnings.

Russia fumes at the West’s charm offensive in its backyard, saying it’s ‘luring’ its friends away

November 3, 2023

Russia is likely to be watching closely as Western nations try to build alliances in what has traditionally been seen as its "backyard" and sphere of influence.

Deutsche Bank and UniCredit back $4.5 billion insurance startup Wefox with $55 million in fresh funds

November 3, 2023

Wefox, which sells insurance plans online, raised $55 million in debt financing from Deutsche Bank and Unicredit, sources familiar with the matter told CNBC.

Neopets is under new management and planning a comeback in a vastly different era of gaming

November 3, 2023

World of Neopia CEO Dominic Law is aiming to revive the 24-year-old web browser game that at one point boasted an active player count of 35 million players.

Air pollution in India’s New Delhi turns ‘severe,’ some schools shut

November 3, 2023

People in New Delhi woke up to a thick layer of toxic haze on Friday, and some schools were ordered to be shut for two days.

Weak yen forces Japan to shrink historic military spending plan

November 3, 2023

The yen has lost 10% of its value against the dollar, forcing Japan to reduce its defense procurement plan, which was then-calculated to cost $320 billion.

Coal free by 2070? India’s push toward renewables won’t stop coal reliance for the next two decades

November 3, 2023

India's reliance on coal will likely continue as the country struggles to find other ways to cool homes down and keep the lights on.

Apple lacks a clear path to growth this holiday season after four straight quarters of shrinkage

November 3, 2023

Apple indicated on Thursday that it doesn't expect revenue growth in the December quarter, which is the busiest time of the year

His Job Was to Make Instagram Safe for Teens. His 14-Year-Old Showed Him What the App Was Really Like.

November 3, 2023

When a Meta security expert told Mark Zuckerberg that Instagram’s approach to protecting teens wasn’t working, the CEO didn’t reply. Now the former insider is set to tell Congress about the predatory behavior.

Bill Gross sees lower interest rates offering a tailwind to regional bank stocks

November 3, 2023

Longtime investor Bill Gross said Thursday that regional banks are poised to bounce back with the tailwind of falling interest rates.

CNBC Daily Open: A perfect day for markets and a falling Apple

November 3, 2023

It was an astounding day for markets, with everything falling into place as perfectly as investors could have hoped for. Then the Apple fell from the tree.

Apple stock dips after weak outlook for December quarter revenue

November 3, 2023

Apple reported earnings after the bell. Here are the results.

Apple Sales Decline as China Market Weighs on Earnings Report

November 3, 2023

Sales fell for the fourth straight quarter, including a decline in China that came as the company faces a broad economic slowdown in the country and new competition from rival Huawei Technologies.

Wall Street titans help to fuel Ivy League donor revolt

November 3, 2023

Billionaire Marc Rowan is calling on wealthy donors to the University of Pennsylvania to pause their contributions since the start of the Israel-Hamas war.

Amazon Executives Discussed How Its Policies Hurt Sellers, FTC Suit Says

November 3, 2023

The executives discussed how its pricing policies had a “punitive aspect” on sellers, according to internal documents quoted in newly unredacted portions of the agency’s monopoly lawsuit against the company.

Can a $400 Box Keep Your Packages Safe from Porch Pirates?

November 3, 2023

Nearly 1 in 7 Americans had a package stolen from their homes in the first 10 months of 2022. This holiday season, some are using smart-yet-ugly lockboxes to protect their purchases.

Ferrari again raises guidance as customers opt for high-priced, personalized sports cars

November 3, 2023

Ferrari raised guidance after its third-quarter profit surged 46% year over year. Its customers continue to load up their new Ferraris with expensive options.

Day highlighting journalists under fire focuses on protection during elections

November 2, 2023

New data from the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has revealed a worrying rise in violence against journalists during election periods, and usually at the hands of law enforcement agents.

World News in Brief: Russia pulls out of nuclear test ban treaty, climate ‘health crisis’, pushback against bullying

November 2, 2023

Russia on Thursday announced it was revoking its ratification of the UN-backed Comprehensive Nuclear Test Bank Treaty (CTBT), after the Russian Duma passed legislation last month.

Iran urged to end new rights clampdown following teenage girl’s death

November 2, 2023

Iran must end policies and practices “which amount to total impunity for acts of gender persecution against women and girls”, a group of experts appointed by the UN Human Rights Council said on Thursday.

At UK’s AI Summit, Guterres says risks outweigh rewards without global oversight

November 2, 2023

The UN Secretary-General on Thursday stressed that global oversight of emerging artificial intelligence (AI) technology should be based on the UN Charter’s core principles and ensure full respect for human rights.

Climate action: ‘Take steps to close the adaptation gap, now’

November 2, 2023

Instead of accelerating to meet the challenge of rising emissions, progress on climate adaptation is slowing across the board, a new report published on Thursday by the UN’s environment agency finds.

Israel-Palestine crisis: Gaza’s north cut off from aid; death toll rising

November 2, 2023

The number of people killed in Gaza is nearing the 9,000 mark amid mounting concerns over the aftermath of Israeli airstrikes on a densely-populated refugee camp near Gaza City, while a key hospital has stopped operations and UN humanitarians are unabl...

General Assembly votes overwhelmingly against US Cuba embargo

November 2, 2023

The UN General Assembly on Thursday voted by a large margin against the United States’ economic and trade embargo against Cuba, first imposed in 1960. A total of 187 States voted for the resolution put forward each year against the embargo with only th...

Fake Nudes of Real Students Cause an Uproar at a New Jersey High School

November 2, 2023

After boys shared faked pornographic images made of female classmates, both the school and the local police began investigating.

City of Saanich moves to ban retractable leashes

November 2, 2023

Amy Judd

"Council decided to go in a direction that would mean in our parks you're going to need to use a two-metre leash with your dog," Mayor Dean Murdock said.

Video of arrest leading to assault charges against 3 VPD officers released

November 2, 2023

Simon Little

Beau Spencer, Brandon Blue and Gregory Jackson have pleaded not guilty, while David Cowie suffered four broken ribs and a partially collapsed lung during his arrest.

Sam Bankman-Fried lawyer says government portrayed FTX founder as a ‘monster’

November 2, 2023

Closing arguments kicked off on Wednesday in Sam Bankman-Fried's criminal fraud trial, with prosecutors walking the jury through four weeks of evidence

Criminal probe of ‘disgusting’ B.C. police training course wraps

November 2, 2023

Catherine Urquhart

An investigation into disturbing allegations about an undercover police training program in Metro Vancouver has wrapped up, but it's unclear when the public will learn the results.

Asia markets cheer Fed decision to hold rates

November 2, 2023

Asia markets gained strongly after U.S. Federal Reserve's leaves interest rates unchanged, inflation data from South Korea, Australia watched.

Raptors rebound with dominant win over Bucks

November 2, 2023

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Pascal Siakam scored a game-high 26 points, Dennis Schroder had 24 points and 11 assists and the Toronto Raptors handily defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 130-111 on Wednesday.

Australian regulator highlights risks of electric vehicles aboard ferries

November 2, 2023