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Oil rises, dollar firms after US strikes in Iran
AFP - 1h ago
Oil prices were higher on Monday and the dollar strengthened after the United States struck Iran's nuclear facilities at …
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Oasis: from clash to cash
AFP - 4h ago
Fifteen years after their explosive split, British music legends Liam and Noel Gallagher are reuniting for an Oasis tour …
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Oil prices spike after US strikes on Iran
AFP - 4h ago
Oil prices surged and Asian markets traded lower on Monday on concerns of disruption to energy markets after US air …
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Toxic threat from 'forever chemicals' sparks resistance in Georgia towns
AFP - 7h ago
Sasha and Jamie Cordle thought their small farm in rural Georgia would be a ladder out of working-class struggle, and a …
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Tesla launches long-discussed robotaxi service
AFP - 8h ago
Tesla began offering robotaxi services Sunday in the US city of Austin, Texas, an initial step that Elon Musk's backers …
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Tesla expected to launch long-discussed robotaxi service
Jun 22 2025
Tesla is expected to begin offering robotaxi service Sunday in Austin, an initial step that Elon Musk's backers believe …
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South Korea counts on shipbuilding to ease US tariff woes
Jun 22 2025
Asia's fourth largest economy South Korea is facing gruelling tariffs by US President Donald Trump, but its shipbuilding …
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Protesters slam war profiteering, Israel at French air fair
Jun 21 2025
Thousands marched on Saturday outside a French trade fair, calling for an end to war profiteering and Israel's offensive …
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Global stocks mixed, oil lower as market digests latest on Iran
Jun 20 2025
Global equities were mixed Friday, while oil prices retreated as markets weighed the latest developments in the war …
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World Bank and IMF climate snub 'worrying', says COP29 presidency
Jun 20 2025
The hosts of the most recent UN climate talks are worried international lenders are retreating from their commitments to …
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Sahel juntas pile pressure on foreign mining firms
Jun 20 2025
Army strongmen who have seized power in coups across Africa's Sahel region since 2020 have ramped up pressure on foreign …
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Oil drops, stocks climb as Trump delays Iran move
Jun 20 2025
Oil prices retreated Friday while US and European stock markets mostly gained ground as concerns over a war escalation …
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Putin says recession in Russia 'must not be allowed to happen'
Jun 20 2025
President Vladimir Putin on Friday urged officials not to let Russia fall into recession "under any circumstances", as …
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Big-name porn sites back online in France after age check row
Jun 20 2025
Major adult websites Pornhub, YouPorn and RedTube were back online in France Friday after a court suspended a decision …
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Macron says Europe must become 'space power' again
Jun 20 2025
President Emmanuel Macron said Friday that Europe must again become a global space power, warning that France risked …
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World Bank and IMF climate snub 'worrying': COP29 presidency
Jun 20 2025
The hosts of the most recent UN climate talks are worried international lenders are retreating from their commitments to …
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UK probes Amazon over suspected late payments to food suppliers
Jun 20 2025
Britain's grocery watchdog on Friday launched an investigation into whether online retail giant Amazon made late …
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French champagne makers face prison in human trafficking trial
Jun 20 2025
French prosecutors have requested two years behind bars for an employer in the champagne sector accused of human …
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Oil drops, European stocks climb as Trump delays Iran move
Jun 20 2025
The price of Brent oil, the world's main international contract, slid Friday while Europe's major stock markets …
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Russian government, central bank spar over economic downturn
Jun 20 2025
Russian officials sparred publicly on Friday over how to boost the economy, as growth slows more than three years into …
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Crude sinks as Trump delays decision on Iran strike
Jun 20 2025
Oil prices tumbled Friday and equity traders fought to end a volatile week on a positive note after Donald Trump said he …
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EU bars Chinese firms from major state medical equipment contracts
Jun 20 2025
The European Union on Friday banned Chinese firms from government medical device purchases worth more than five million …
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Monsters and memes: Labubu dolls ride China soft-power wave
Jun 20 2025
Small, fuzzy and baring sharp teeth, Chinese toymaker Pop Mart's Labubu monster dolls have taken over the world, drawing …
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'Turkish salmon': the Black Sea's new rose-coloured gold
Jun 20 2025
Sitting in his spacious office with a view of the Black Sea, Tayfun Denizer smiles: his rainbow trout, raised in …
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Rice prices double in Japan as inflation accelerates
Jun 20 2025
The price of rice doubled in Japan in the 12 months to May, data showed Friday, as an acceleration in inflation piled …
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Europe's lithium quest hampered by China and lack of cash
Jun 20 2025
Europe's ambition to be a world player in decarbonised transportation arguably depends on sourcing lithium abroad, …
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Trump extends deadline for TikTok sale by 90 days
Jun 19 2025
President Donald Trump announced Thursday he had given social media platform TikTok another 90 days to find a …
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SpaceX Starship explodes on Texas launch pad
Jun 19 2025
A SpaceX Starship rocket exploded during a routine ground test in Texas late Wednesday, the company said, in the latest …
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France softens restrictions for Telegram founder Durov
Jun 19 2025
Telegram founder Pavel Durov's judicial control has been relaxed, with the Russian-born entrepreneur now allowed to live …
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French state leads capital increase for satellite operator Eutelsat
Jun 19 2025
The French state will become the biggest investor in European satellite operator and Starlink competitor Eutelsat, …
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France softens restrictions for Telegram founder Durov: judicial source
Jun 19 2025
Telegram founder Pavel Durov's judicial control has been relaxed, with the Russian-born entrepreneur now allowed to live …
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Stocks drop, oil gains as Mideast unrest fuels inflation fears
Jun 19 2025
Stock markets mostly fell Thursday while oil prices rose as the Israel-Iran conflict added to fears over a renewed spike …
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How Trumponomics has shaken global markets
Jun 19 2025
US President Donald Trump has taken just a few months since his election to upend global financial markets with his …
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SpaceX Starship explodes during routine test
Jun 19 2025
One of Elon Musk's SpaceX Starships exploded during a routine test in Texas late Wednesday, law enforcement officials …
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Swiss central bank cuts interest rates to zero percent
Jun 19 2025
The Swiss National Bank cut interest rates to zero percent on Thursday as inflation cools and the franc strengthens, …
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Stocks drop after Fed comments as Mideast fears lift crude
Jun 19 2025
Equities fell Thursday after the Federal Reserve warned Donald Trump's trade war could reignite US inflation and dampen …
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Nippon Steel closes US Steel acquisition under strict conditions
Jun 19 2025
Nippon Steel completed its multi-billion-dollar acquisition of US Steel on Wednesday, granting rare veto-like power over …
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Shortages hit Nigeria's drive towards natural gas-fuelled cars
Jun 19 2025
Motorists in Nigerian cities are spending hours, or even days, queuing for natural gas to power their cars after the …
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US Fed keeps interest rates unchanged in face of Trump criticism
Jun 19 2025
The US Federal Reserve held interest rates steady for a fourth consecutive meeting Wednesday, forecasting higher …
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Asian stocks drop after Fed warning, oil dips with Mideast in focus
Jun 19 2025
Asian stocks fell Thursday after the Federal Reserve warned Donald Trump's trade war would likely reignite US inflation …
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Bolivia risks debt default without new funding: president to AFP
Jun 19 2025
Bolivia, battling an economic crisis that has plunged it into social unrest, risks defaulting on its loan payments if it …
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Nippon, US Steel complete partnership deal
Jun 19 2025
Nippon Steel and US Steel said Wednesday they had completed a long-debated transaction granting the US government a …
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US approves Gilead's twice-yearly injection to prevent HIV
Jun 19 2025
The US Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved Gilead Sciences' twice-yearly injection to prevent HIV -- a …
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Lakers to be sold in record-breaking $10 billion deal: ESPN
Jun 18 2025
The Los Angeles Lakers are being sold in a record-breaking $10 billion deal that makes the iconic franchise the …
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Waymo looks to test its self-driving cars in New York
Jun 18 2025
Google-owned Waymo on Wednesday said it has applied for a permit to start testing its self-driving cars in New York …
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US stocks flat as Fed keeps rates steady, oil prices gyrate
Jun 18 2025
Wall Street stocks treaded water Wednesday after the Federal Reserve met expectations and kept interest rates steady …
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Brazil says free of bird flu, will resume poultry exports
Jun 18 2025
Brazil said Wednesday it was free of bird flu, paving the way for it to resume chicken exports to China and 20 other …
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Nippon, US Steel say they have completed partnership deal
Jun 18 2025
Nippon Steel and US Steel announced Wednesday they have completed a long-debated transaction granting the US government …
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Oil prices drop following Trump's Iran comments, US stocks rise
Jun 18 2025
Oil prices dropped Wednesday as comments by President Donald Trump trimmed concerns about an imminent US intervention in …
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Musk's X sues to block New York social media transparency law
Jun 18 2025
Elon Musk's X Corp. has filed a lawsuit challenging a New York state law that requires social media companies to report …
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Putin T-shirts, robots and the Taliban -- but few Westerners at Russia's Davos
Jun 18 2025
Russia's flagship economic forum kicked off Wednesday with stalls selling Vladimir Putin-themed merchandise and humanoid …
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US Fed set to hold rates steady as it guards against inflation
Jun 18 2025
The US central bank is expected to hold interest rates steady Wednesday after its key policy meeting, as officials gauge …
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New rules may not change dirty and deadly ship recycling business
Jun 18 2025
Mizan Hossain fell 10 metres (33-foot) from the top of a ship he was cutting up on Chittagong beach in Bangladesh -- …
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China's AliExpress risks fine for breaching EU illegal product rules
Jun 18 2025
Chinese online giant AliExpress must do more to protect consumers from illegal product sales, the European Commission …
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Oil rises, stocks mixed as investors watch rates, conflict
Jun 18 2025
Oil prices rose and stock markets diverged Wednesday as investors tracked the Israel-Iran conflict and a looming US …
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Iranians buying supplies in Iraq tell of fear, shortages back home
Jun 18 2025
Near the once-bustling Iraqi border crossing of Bashmakh, Iranian driver Fatah stocked up on rice, sugar and tea, …
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Oil prices dip, stocks mixed tracking Mideast unrest
Jun 18 2025
Oil prices eased and stock markets diverged Wednesday as traders kept a close watch over the Israel-Iran conflict ahead …
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Oil edges down, stocks mixed but Mideast war fears elevated
Jun 18 2025
Oil prices slipped Wednesday following the previous day's surge but investors remained on edge fearing a US intervention …
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UK inflation dips less than expected in May
Jun 18 2025
British inflation eased less than expected in May after surging in April, official data showed Wednesday, fuelling …
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Meta offered $100 mn bonuses to poach OpenAI employees: CEO Altman
Jun 18 2025
Meta offered $100 million bonuses to OpenAI employees in an unsuccessful bid to poach the ChatGPT maker's talent and …
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Spain pushes back against mooted 5% NATO spending goal
Jun 18 2025
Spain is resisting US President Donald Trump's demands to hike defence spending to five percent of national output, …
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Energy transition: how coal mines could go solar
Jun 18 2025
Disused coal mines could be refashioned to place vast fields of solar panels, a new report suggests, providing an …
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Taiwan's entrepreneurs in China feel heat from cross-Strait tensions
Jun 18 2025
Bustling Taipei-style shopping streets, majestic temples to the island's deities and thriving factories dot the eastern …
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Bali flights cancelled after Indonesia volcano eruption
Jun 18 2025
Dozens of flights to and from Indonesia's resort island of Bali were cancelled on Wednesday, according to authorities …
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Oil stabilises after surge, stocks drop as Mideast crisis fuels jitters
Jun 18 2025
Oil prices stabilised Wednesday after surging the previous day on fears of a US intervention in the Israel-Iran conflict …
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Made in Vietnam: Hanoi cracks down on fake goods as US tariffs loom
Jun 18 2025
Since the United States accused Vietnam of being a hub for counterfeit goods, Tran Le Chi has found it increasingly hard …
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Trump extends TikTok deadline for third time
Jun 18 2025
US President Donald Trump will this week give TikTok a fresh 90-day extension to find a non-Chinese buyer, the White …
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Oil prices jump, stocks drop as traders track Israel-Iran crisis
Jun 17 2025
Oil prices jumped and stocks mostly fell Tuesday after President Donald Trump abruptly departed G7 talks and concerns …
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EU chief says pressure off for lower Russia oil price cap
Jun 17 2025
EU Commission Chief Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday said surging energy prices have reduced the urgency to slash the …
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Brazil sells rights to oil blocks near Amazon river mouth
Jun 17 2025
Brazil sold extraction rights to 19 oil and gas blocks near the mouth of the Amazon river Tuesday, at an auction slammed …
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Spain says 'overvoltage' caused huge April blackout
Jun 17 2025
A major power outage that paralysed the Iberian Peninsula in April was caused by "overvoltage" on the grid that …
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Trump says EU not offering 'fair deal' on trade
Jun 17 2025
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the European Union had yet to offer a "fair deal" on trade, as Washington …
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Brazil sells exploration rights to oil blocks near Amazon river mouth
Jun 17 2025
Brazil sold exploration rights to 19 oil and gas blocks near the mouth of the Amazon river Tuesday, at the start of an …
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Swiss insurers estimate glacier damage at $393 mn
Jun 17 2025
Swiss insurers on Tuesday put the damage caused by last month's glacier collapse, which largely destroyed the Alpine …
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US retail sales slip more than expected after rush to beat tariffs
Jun 17 2025
US retail sales declined more than expected in May, government data showed Tuesday, dragged by a slowdown in auto sales …
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UK startup looks to cut shipping's carbon emissions
Jun 17 2025
In a small London workshop, a prototype mimics the process of capturing carbon emissions from a cargo ship's engine.
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Oil prices rally, stocks slide as traders track Israel-Iran crisis
Jun 17 2025
Oil prices jumped and stocks mostly fell Tuesday after US President Donald Trump abruptly departed G7 talks to monitor …
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UK automakers cheer US trade deal, as steel tariffs left in limbo
Jun 17 2025
Britain's auto sector on Tuesday welcomed news that the United States and UK have agreed to implement key parts of their …
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Global oil demand to dip in 2030, first drop since Covid: IEA
Jun 17 2025
Global oil demand will fall slightly in 2030, its first drop since the 2020 Covid pandemic, the International Energy …
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Poll finds public turning to AI bots for news updates
Jun 17 2025
People are increasingly turning to generative artificial intelligence chatbots like ChatGPT to follow day-to-day news, a …
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Why stablecoins are gaining popularity
Jun 17 2025
Stablecoins -- a form of cryptocurrency backed by traditional assets -- are gaining traction, with the US Senate set to …
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Taiwan tests sea drones as China keeps up military pressure
Jun 17 2025
A Taiwanese-made sea drone capable of carrying bombs skimmed across waters off the island Tuesday in a display of …
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Oil prices rally, stocks mixed as traders track Israel-Iran crisis
Jun 17 2025
Oil prices jumped and equities fluctuated Tuesday as investors weighed Donald Trump called for Tehran residents to …
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Bank of Japan holds rates, will slow bond purchase taper
Jun 17 2025
The Bank of Japan kept interest rates unchanged Tuesday and said it would taper its purchase of government bonds at a …
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Oil prices swing with stocks as traders keep tabs on Israel-Iran crisis
Jun 17 2025
Oil prices and equities fluctuated Tuesday as investors weighed Donald Trump called for Tehran residents to evacuate and …
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Bank of Japan holds rates, says to slow bond purchase taper
Jun 17 2025
The Bank of Japan kept interest rates unchanged Tuesday and said it would taper its purchase of government bonds at a …
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Venezuela's El Dorado, where gold is currency of the poor
Jun 17 2025
In the Venezuelan mining community of El Dorado, the majority of residents carry around gold instead of cards or cash to …
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Soft power: BTS fans rally behind Korean international adoptees
Jun 17 2025
K-pop megaband BTS is back from military service, and their international fandom -- long known for its progressive …
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Oil prices jump after Trump's warning, stocks extend gains
Jun 17 2025
Oil prices rallied Tuesday after Donald Trump urged Tehran residents to evacuate, stoking fresh fears of all-out war as …
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Yen slides ahead of Bank of Japan policy decision
Jun 17 2025
The yen fell against the dollar ahead of a Bank of Japan decision Tuesday, with officials expected to hold interest …
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Ecuador pipeline burst stops flow of crude
Jun 17 2025
Ecuador's state energy company said it stopped pumping oil through the country's main pipeline Monday due to a rupture …
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Despite law, US TikTok ban likely to remain on hold
Jun 17 2025
US President Donald Trump is widely expected to extend the Thursday deadline for TikTok to find a non-Chinese buyer or …
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OpenAI wins $200 mn contract with US military
Jun 17 2025
The US Department of Defense on Monday awarded OpenAI a $200 million contract to put generative artificial intelligence …
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G7 leaders urge Trump to ease off trade war
Jun 17 2025
World leaders at the Group of Seven summit in Canada on Monday pushed US President Donald Trump to back away from his …
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Oil prices drop, stocks climb as Iran-Israel war fears ease
Jun 16 2025
Stocks rose and oil prices retreated Monday as fears of a wider Middle East conflict eased even as Israel and Iran …
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France shuts Israeli weapons booths at Paris Air Show
Jun 16 2025
Geopolitical tensions roiled the opening of the Paris Air Show on Monday as French authorities sealed off Israeli …
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Struggling Gucci owner names new CEO
Jun 16 2025
French luxury group Kering announced Monday that it had appointed Luca de Meo, who helped drive automaker Renault out of …
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Oil prices fall, stocks rise as Iran-Israel war fears ease
Jun 16 2025
Stocks rose and oil prices retreated Monday as fears of a wider Middle East conflict eased even as Israel and Iran …
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Fighter jets, refuelling aircraft, frigate: UK assets in Mideast
Jun 16 2025
Britain is deploying extra fighter jets and other assets to the Middle East amid the escalating conflict between Israel …
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Struggling Gucci owner's shares soar over new CEO reports
Jun 16 2025
Shares in Gucci owner Kering jumped Monday over reports that the outgoing boss of French automaker Renault would take …
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Oil prices fall even as Israel-Iran strikes extend into fourth day
Jun 16 2025
Stocks rose and oil prices pulled back on Monday as fears of a wider Middle East conflict eased even as Israel and Iran …
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Oil prices rise further as Israel-Iran extends into fourth day
Jun 16 2025
Oil prices extended gains Monday as Israel and Iran pounded each other with missiles for a fourth day and threatened …
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