Business and Economy
Global stocks mostly fall as oil prices and bond yields rise
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Stock markets mostly fell and oil prices climbed on Thursday as US Treasury bond yields hit multi-year highs, driven …
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Guyana urges Venezuela at UN to respect ICJ's ruling on Essequibo region
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Guyanese President Irfaan Ali urged Venezuela before the UN General Assembly on Thursday to respect the International …
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Xi sets red lines for Trump despite lavish White House welcome
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Xi Jinping told Donald Trump on Thursday that Beijing and Washington must peacefully manage their superpower rivalry, as …
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Starbucks to close 250 more cafes in North America
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Starbucks will close 250 more cafes in North America in its latest drive to improve financial returns, the coffee …
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Average EU diesel price hits record 2.23 euros a litre: AFP analysis
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Diesel prices at pumps across the European Union have hit a new high of 2.23 euros per litre, up from 2.16 euros the …
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Stocks fall as oil prices rise and bonds back under pressure
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Stock markets mostly fell and oil prices climbed on Thursday as inflation fears, driven by a lack of progress in ending …
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What happens if the US bans diesel exports
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With diesel prices hitting records ahead of the US midterm elections, President Donald Trump has expressed support for a …
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Top ECB official to resign to take up IMF role
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The ECB said Thursday a top official will resign early to take up a role at the IMF, the first in a series of looming …
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Xi and Trump call for peace in lavish White House state visit
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Xi Jinping called Thursday for the United States and China to manage their superpower rivalry and keep AI under human …
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Trump welcomes Xi to White House, touting agreement on AI
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Donald Trump welcomed Chinese leader Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday for a pageantry-filled summit, as the US …
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Eviction of pensioner puts Spain housing crisis in spotlight
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The eviction of an 87-year-old from her Madrid home has highlighted a political paralysis that has thwarted efforts to …
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Stocks fall, oil prices rise as global bonds back under pressure
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Stock markets mostly fell and oil prices climbed on Thursday as inflation fears, driven by a lack of progress in ending …
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UK man died putting women, children first in Mozambique jihadist siege: coroner
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A British contractor trapped during a 2021 siege by jihadists in Mozambique was "unlawfully killed" after refusing to …
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Trump welcomes Xi to Washington with lavish praise
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Donald Trump will host Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the White House on Thursday for a day full of pageantry, as the US …
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Stocks fall, oil prices rise as global bonds under pressure
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Stock markets mostly fell and oil prices climbed on Thursday as inflation fears, driven by a lack of progress in ending …
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German think tanks urge Merz to stick with reforms after election defeats
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German economic think tanks urged Chancellor Friedrich Merz's coalition on Thursday to stay the course on policy reforms …
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EU battle over how to define 'Made in Europe'
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The European Union's push to boost strategic domestic industries has sparked a fierce fight over what "Made in Europe" …
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Hungary detects invasive spotted lanternfly for first time in EU
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An invasive insect linked to major agricultural losses in the US has been detected in the European Union for the first …
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France's top-selling newspaper to slash jobs
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France's biggest-selling newspaper, the regional daily Ouest-France, will cut 156 jobs according to union sources, …
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Asian markets fall on US-China jitters as leaders meet
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Asian markets fell on Thursday as jitters around a high-stakes summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese …
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Beijingers eye Xi-Trump summit for trade relief, stable ties
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Residents in China's capital hope President Xi Jinping's high-stakes meeting with US counterpart Donald Trump in …
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Trump to fete Xi with lavish White House welcome
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US President Donald Trump will host Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the White House on Thursday for a day full of pageantry …
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Bulgaria's battery boom pays off as drought hits power plants
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As Eastern Europe's power sector has taken a hit from a record drought, Bulgaria has benefitted from building out …
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Australian PM says OpenAI hacked government health website
AFP - 11h ago
A rogue OpenAI model bypassed safeguards during training and hacked an Australian government website, Prime Minister …
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Markets mixed as China's Xi arrives for US talks
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Asian markets were mixed on Thursday as traders eyed a high-stakes summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese …
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North Korean IT contractor found remote work in New Zealand: agency
AFP - 11h ago
A North Korean IT worker used a fake identity to obtain remote work with a New Zealand company and then threatened to …
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Meta launches camera-free AI glasses amid privacy pushback
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Meta unveiled several new wearables powered by its AI models on Wednesday, including an audio-only, camera-free version …
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Iran airlines cancel flights as US sanctions hit
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Iranian airlines were forced to cancel some international flights on Wednesday after the United States tightened …
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Xi arrives in US to personal Trump welcome
Sep 23 2026
US President Donald Trump treated Chinese President Xi Jinping to a rare personal airport welcome Wednesday, kicking off …
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At UN, tech chiefs urge caution in AI development
Sep 23 2026
Leaders of major AI firms told the UN Security Council on Wednesday that the technology calls for heightened vigilance, …
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Outgoing UN chief makes final climate push at New York summit
Sep 23 2026
Outgoing UN chief Antonio Guterres on Wednesday hailed the "unstoppable" rise of renewable energy and urged countries to …
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Stocks fall on soaring bond yields, higher oil prices
Sep 23 2026
Stock markets fell Wednesday as oil prices rose sharply and US bond yields jumped on inflation fears, with world leaders …
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China's Xi to get rare airport welcome from Trump
Sep 23 2026
US President Donald Trump will roll out the red carpet for Xi Jinping on Wednesday, giving the Chinese leader a rare …
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McDonald's to boost franchisees as inflation weighs on consumers
Sep 23 2026
McDonald's unveiled plans Wednesday to steer $8.5 billion to franchisees for restaurant remodels and technology upgrades …
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ILO financial crisis takes centre stage in leadership race
Sep 23 2026
The three candidates vying for the International Labour Organization helm faced off Wednesday, with the deep financial …
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Stocks dip, oil soars despite Trump hailing "productive" Iran talks
Sep 23 2026
Stock markets fell on Wednesday while oil rose sharply as investors weighed the chances of a deal to end the Mideast …
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Turkey reassures investors over investment fund crisis
Sep 23 2026
Turkey's justice minister on Wednesday said the government's top priority was to recover the money of nearly half a …
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Fendi brings disco bling, Italian style, to Milan Fashion Week
Sep 23 2026
Fendi's Maria Grazia Chiuri unveiled a wardrobe of sensual, sheer, 1970s-influenced looks Wednesday at Milan Fashion …
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Stocks dip, oil rises as traders eye chances of Iran deal
Sep 23 2026
Stock markets fell on Wednesday and oil prices rose as investors weighed the chances of a deal to end the Mideast war, …
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How is the EU approaching record fuel prices?
Sep 23 2026
Transport fuel prices in the European Union have struck record highs in recent days, driven by oil futures surging …
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Oil falls, stocks steady as Trump hails 'good' Iran talks
Sep 23 2026
Oil prices fell and stock markets traded steadier Wednesday after recent volatility, as Donald Trump said US and Iranian …
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China's Xi heads to US for talks with Trump: state media
Sep 23 2026
China's leader Xi Jinping departed Beijing on Wednesday, bound for Washington where he will meet with US President …
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Oil prices fall after Trump hails 'good' talks with Iran
Sep 23 2026
Oil prices fell on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said US and Iranian representatives had met for "very good" …
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Meta leans into AI, smart glasses amid privacy pushback
Sep 23 2026
Meta has spent billions to stay competitive with artificial intelligence, but the tech giant faces growing pushback as …
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Outgoing UN chief makes climate push at New York summit
Sep 23 2026
Fresh from accusing fossil fuel interests of treating the atmosphere like an "open sewer," outgoing UN chief Antonio …
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Trump met with Venezuela's interim leader at UN
Sep 23 2026
US President Donald Trump and Venezuela's interim leader Delcy Rodriguez met in person for the first time on Tuesday and …
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Tata turmoil shines light on India succession woes
Sep 23 2026
In little over a month, the chairman of India's corporate giant Tata Group has gone from seeking another term to …
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Trump renames AI 'super intelligence' as leaders jostle over dangers
Sep 23 2026
President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that the US government would rename artificial intelligence "super …
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French prosecutors probe secret filming of women with smart glasses
Sep 23 2026
Paris prosecutors said Tuesday they had opened several probes after receiving complaints concerning women filmed on the …
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Oil prices retreat as markets welcome US-Iran talks
Sep 22 2026
Oil prices fell again Tuesday as markets focused on the potential upside of renewed US-Iran diplomatic engagement while …
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Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of deadly strikes as thousands flee
Sep 22 2026
Yemen's Houthis accused Saudi Arabia on Tuesday of launching a wave of deadly strikes that killed civilians and prison …
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Ukraine anger as EU lifts sanctions on Russian oligarchs Usmanov, Fridman
Sep 22 2026
EU countries on Tuesday took oligarchs Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman off a renewed Russia sanctions list in a move …
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Trump renames AI "super intelligence," rejects international oversight
Sep 22 2026
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that the US government would rename artificial intelligence "super …
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EU agrees to lift sanctions on Russian oligarchs Usmanov, Fridman
Sep 22 2026
EU countries on Tuesday agreed a compromise deal to prolong sanctions on Russia that will see oligarchs Alisher Usmanov …
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Oil prices slide, AI stock buzz fades
Sep 22 2026
Oil prices fell further Tuesday on speculation the United States and Iran could make progress on talks to end the Middle …
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Stocks climb as oil slides, AI buzz returns
Sep 22 2026
Stock markets advanced Tuesday as oil prices fell further on speculation the United States and Iran could make progress …
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EU in showdown over Russian oligarch sanctions as deadline looms
Sep 22 2026
The EU grappled Tuesday to overcome a standoff between France and Latvia blocking an agreement on prolonging sanctions …
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EU in showdown over Russian oligarch sanctions as deadline nears
Sep 22 2026
EU countries on Tuesday resumed their scramble for an agreement on prolonging sanctions on Russia, after Latvia held up …
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Stocks rise on AI buzz, oil prices cool
Sep 22 2026
Stock markets climbed on Tuesday as the success of Meta's new AI agent and US-China talks on artificial intelligence …
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Stocks rise on AI buzz, drop in oil prices
Sep 22 2026
Stock markets climbed on Tuesday as the success of Meta's new AI agent and US-China talks on artificial intelligence …
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Google data centre sparks protests in Austria
Sep 22 2026
In the Austrian town of Kronstorf, a planned Google data centre promises investment, jobs and a place on the digital map …
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No green light to lift EU sanctions on Russian oligarchs, talks to resume
Sep 22 2026
EU countries failed Monday to finalise a deal that involved lifting sanctions on Russian oligarchs Alisher Usmanov and …
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Global stocks rally on lower oil prices, US-China hopes
Sep 21 2026
Stock markets climbed on Monday, boosted by falling oil prices and positive signals from trade talks between Chinese and …
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Paramount settles with US states to clear Warner Bros. mega-merger
Sep 21 2026
Paramount has reached a settlement with a group of US states that clears the way for its takeover of Warner Bros. …
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South African ostriches plucked alive for luxury fashion: report
Sep 21 2026
South African ostrich farms are using mechanical pluckers to remove feathers from living birds destined for major luxury …
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EU fines Google 403 mn euros for location data breach
Sep 21 2026
Ireland's data protection watchdog, acting on behalf of the European Union, said Monday it had fined Google 403 million …
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Why diesel prices are rising more than crude oil
Sep 21 2026
Prices at the pump for diesel and other fuels are hitting fresh highs as the wars and the Middle East and Ukraine have …
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German auto workers stage mass protests in bid to save jobs
Sep 21 2026
German automotive workers held nationwide protests on Monday calling for government and management action to protect …
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EU proposes energy rating for data centres
Sep 21 2026
Data centres in Europe will be rated on energy and water consumption under an EU proposal put forward Monday to pre-empt …
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Tens of thousands of German auto workers protest to save jobs
Sep 21 2026
German automotive workers held nationwide protests on Monday, calling for government and management action to protect …
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Asia stocks rise on AI, US-China trade talks optimism
Sep 21 2026
Asian stock markets mostly rose on Monday, boosted by global demand for artificial intelligence technology and positive …
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US seeks 'AI dialogue' with China as officials set stage for Trump-Xi summit
Sep 21 2026
US and Chinese economic officials discussed creating a communication channel for AI concerns at meetings Sunday as they …
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Top US, Chinese economic officials meet ahead of Trump-Xi summit
Sep 20 2026
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng began talks Sunday, as they set the stage for …
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PSG president Nasser al-Khelaifi under investigation in France for conflict of interest
Sep 20 2026
Nasser al-Khelaifi, the Qatari president of French football club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), is under investigation in …
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France's debt climbs to highest since 1978: ministry
Sep 19 2026
France's debt mountain is growing and will this year be at its highest level since 1978 because of a soaring deficit, …
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Trump's beef policies irk Texas ranchers, testing their loyalty
Sep 19 2026
As dawn breaks over the Texas prairie, where a herd of cattle grazes peacefully, there's growing discontent among …
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Nvidia, OpenAI CEOs to attend Xi dinner at White House
Sep 19 2026
Nvidia boss Jensen Huang and OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman are among the tech leaders expected to attend a White …
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Anthropic picks Accenture for in-house AI safety evaluation
Sep 18 2026
Anthropic said Friday it is partnering with consulting giant Accenture to have outside evaluators work inside the AI …
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Global stocks mixed as yen falls despite Bank of Japan rate hike
Sep 18 2026
Global stocks were mixed Friday at the end of a week dominated by central bank moves to tame inflation as the yen …
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Hushing and hedging: US companies retreat on climate
Sep 18 2026
Some companies are talking less about their climate commitments, while others are shifting the goalposts or quietly …
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Russia seizes assets of Nestle, French firms over West's Ukraine support
Sep 18 2026
Russian authorities have seized the businesses and assets of Swiss food giant Nestle and three French groups, a move the …
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California governor signs order to explore AI 'kill switch'
Sep 18 2026
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order Friday directing state officials to explore the feasibility …
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Crisis-wracked Volkswagen warns of 10-bn-euro hit to profits
Sep 18 2026
German auto giant Volkswagen warned Friday of a 10-billion-euro ($11.4 billion) hit to its annual earnings, citing tough …
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Stock markets retreat after central bank rate hikes
Sep 18 2026
European and US stock markets retreated while oil prices wobbled on Friday at the end of a week dominated by central …
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Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman
Sep 18 2026
Influential US billionaire investor Warren Buffett stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, the conglomerate …
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Stock markets diverge after central bank rate hikes
Sep 18 2026
Global stock markets diverged and oil prices wobbled on Friday approaching the end of a week dominated by central bank …
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Mbappe ends Nike partnership to join Swiss brand On
Sep 18 2026
France captain Kylian Mbappe has signed with Swiss sportswear brand On, ending a long association with Nike that …
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Russia seizes assets of Nestle, French firms
Sep 18 2026
Russian authorities have seized the businesses and assets of Swiss food giant Nestle and three French groups, a move the …
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Asian stocks boosted by falling oil, yen weakens after BoJ rate hike
Sep 18 2026
Asian stocks mostly rose on Friday in line with a rally on Wall Street as a tumble in oil prices eased inflation …
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Bank of Japan hikes rates to 31-year high to battle inflation
Sep 18 2026
The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to a 31-year high on Friday and said it would lift them further as it looks to …
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Most Asian stocks track Wall St rally, yen drops after BoJ rate hike
Sep 18 2026
Asian stocks mostly rose on Friday in line with a rally on Wall Street as a drop in oil prices eased inflation concerns, …
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AI doomsday warnings unlikely to slow IPOs but questions linger
Sep 18 2026
Anthropic is expected to beat rival OpenAI to the public markets with a blockbuster IPO later this year despite recent …
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Australia to detain tourists who overstay visa, minister says
Sep 18 2026
Australia will detain tourists who overstay visas to send a message of deterrence under new rules aimed at reducing …
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In Brazil's Amazon, the hunt for oil fuels hopes and fears
Sep 18 2026
Indigenous chief Wagner Karipuna gazes worriedly at the tranquil river flowing past his village in the Brazilian Amazon …
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Asian stocks track Wall St rally as oil prices drop
Sep 18 2026
Asian stocks rose Friday in line with a rally on Wall Street as a drop in oil prices eased inflation concerns, while …
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Oversight Board blasts 'inadequate' Meta safeguards for AI deepfakes
Sep 18 2026
Meta on Thursday moved to remove AI-generated videos targeting two women, including a British politician, after the tech …
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Stocks climb as oil retreats, Fed calms inflation fears
Sep 17 2026
Stock markets rose on Thursday a day after the US Federal Reserve raised interest rates as expected to cool inflation …
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Hispanics feel 'betrayed' on immigration, Republican warns Trump
Sep 17 2026
US lawmakers from both parties attacked President Donald Trump's mass deportation drive Thursday, with a member of his …
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'In our lane': Fed's Warsh defies Trump but still fighting for credibility
Sep 17 2026
US Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh delivered the interest rate hike this week that many economists think surging …
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GM delivers first components for US interceptor missiles
Sep 17 2026
General Motors has delivered its first components for Lockheed Martin interceptor missiles as the defense contractor …
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Canada's Carney pushes 'new alliance' with EU despite Trump threats
Sep 17 2026
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney shrugged off a threat of US retaliation Thursday as he pitched a "new alliance" with …
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French fishermen block ports over petrol prices
Sep 17 2026
Fishermen on Thursday blocked the entrance to two ports and a petrol depot in southern France in protest at rising fuel …
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