Business and Economy
Trump says EU to pay 'very big price' for Google fine
AFP - 50m ago
US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to hit the European Union with tariffs and a formal trade investigation …
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Anthropic bets on cheaper AI with new model
AFP - 1h ago
Anthropic on Friday released Claude Opus 5, a new artificial intelligence model the company says approaches the …
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Stock markets recover as oil retreats
AFP - 3h ago
The main international oil contract Brent North Sea fell back under $100 Friday after surging past the key milestone the …
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Russia-linked refinery exposes Ireland's Ukraine dilemma
AFP - 4h ago
Down a country lane on Ireland's west coast, a sign outside Europe's largest alumina refinery greets visitors in …
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Iryna Terekh: the trained architect behind Ukraine's deep-strike drones
AFP - 4h ago
She tours major international defence shows, negotiates with arms manufacturers and takes part in discussions on …
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Autonomous fighter jets target Europe market at Farnborough airshow
AFP - 4h ago
As Europe ramps up its rearmament drive, US aerospace giant Boeing is seeking a foothold in the emerging market for …
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Wildberries: Russia's Amazon that became a target for Kyiv
AFP - 7h ago
Ukraine has hit the warehouses of Russia's largest online retailer Wildberries -- Moscow's equivalent of Amazon -- at …
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UN urges evacuation of 6,000 sailors stranded in Hormuz strait
AFP - 7h ago
The United Nations on Friday called for the safe evacuation and repatriation of some 6,000 sailors stuck in a "dire …
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Oil prices retreat after surge, as stock markets diverge
AFP - 8h ago
The main international oil contract Brent North Sea fell back under $100 Friday after surging past the key milestone the …
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Volkswagen profits skid on one-off costs, China competition
AFP - 8h ago
Volkswagen said Friday that net profit fell by a third in the second quarter as the crisis-hit carmaker -- weighing up …
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Stocks suffer fresh blow as markets hit by perfect storm
AFP - 2h ago
Asian markets sank Friday to track a selloff on Wall Street as world markets were battered by a perfect storm of the …
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US imposes new tariffs on 60 partners as Trump rebuilds trade agenda
AFP - 10h ago
A new wave of US tariffs targeting 60 trading partners took effect on Friday, replacing an expiring global duty rolled …
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Volkswagen profit plunges as carmaker weighs mass job cuts
AFP - 3h ago
Volkswagen said Friday that its net profit plunged in the second quarter as the crisis-hit carmaker, weighing up to …
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Over 80% of Mexican exports exempt from new US tariffs
AFP - 16h ago
Over 80 percent of Mexican exports to the United States will be exempt from a new round of tariffs announced by …
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US unveils new tariffs on 60 partners as Trump rebuilds trade agenda
AFP - 43m ago
The United States said Thursday that it would impose new tariffs on 60 trading partners over forced labor concerns, …
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US panel backs trendy peptides despite safety concerns
AFP - 9h ago
A US review panel on Thursday recommended loosening restrictions on multiple trendy peptides, endorsing proposals that …
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Trump under pressure from all sides over Chinese AI surge
AFP - 16h ago
US President Donald Trump is under pressure to respond to the increasing success of Chinese AI models that many …
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World Bank confirms plan to phase out China lending by 2031
Jul 23 2026
The World Bank on Thursday confirmed that it plans to phase out its lending to China by 2031, according to the …
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Justice Dept withdraws NY Times subpoenas over Trump plane report
Jul 23 2026
The US Justice Department on Thursday withdrew subpoenas issued to New York Times reporters over a story they wrote …
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Oil soars above $100 as Middle East fears grow
Jul 23 2026
Oil prices surged past $100 a barrel on Thursday as Iran-backed Houthi rebels targeted Red Sea shipping as threats by US …
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New UK PM announces tax cut for struggling pubs
Jul 23 2026
Britain's new prime minister, Andy Burnham, announced a tax cut for struggling pubs, clubs and live music venues on …
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Ships avoid Ukrainian grain ports after Russian attacks
Jul 23 2026
Shipping companies have suspended services to Ukraine's Black Sea ports following mounting Russian attacks on the coast, …
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US panel says to loosen restrictions on popular peptide despite safety concerns
Jul 23 2026
A US review panel on Thursday recommended loosening restrictions on the much hyped peptide BPC-157, voting that …
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Oil passes $100 a barrel again: why it's more serious this time
Jul 23 2026
Brent crude went back over $100 a barrel Thursday for the first time since May, as the conflict in the Middle East …
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EU fines Google 890 mn euros, risking US fury
Jul 23 2026
The European Union on Thursday hit Google with fines totaling 890 million euros ($1 billion), in a move that risks …
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Airbus, Boeing fly in different directions at Farnborough
Jul 23 2026
Airbus and Boeing presented differing outlooks for their commercial aircraft in coming years, as the aviation sector …
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Bab al-Mandeb Strait: another key oil shipping route under threat
Jul 23 2026
Yemen's pro-Iranian Houthi rebels have claimed attacks in the Red Sea on two Saudi oil tankers and say they will …
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NATO to overhaul European fuel pipeline network
Jul 23 2026
NATO countries have agreed a 27-billion-euro overhaul of their fuel network to supply forces in Europe in coming …
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US trade envoy to make tariff announcement as 10% duty soon expires
Jul 23 2026
The United States is set to make an announcement on tariffs later Thursday, the White House said, hours before President …
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Tough day for Ubisoft stock topped with weaker revenues
Jul 23 2026
French video games giant Ubisoft on Thursday reported weaker revenues in the first quarter of its financial year, …
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Swelling jet fuel costs hit American Airlines outlook
Jul 23 2026
American Airlines lowered its annual profit outlook Thursday, hitting shares while the carrier pointed to swelling jet …
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Nigeria's Dangote raises $2.5bn to expand Africa's largest refinery
Jul 23 2026
Nigeria's Dangote mega-refinery Thursday said it has secured $2.5 billion in investment from private investors to fund …
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ECB opens door to September rate-hike as Iran war flares up
Jul 23 2026
The European Central Bank on Thursday kept its key deposit rate unchanged at 2.25 percent but opened the door to a rise …
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Oil soars to $100 on fresh Mideast attacks
Jul 23 2026
Oil prices surged to $100 a barrel on Thursday as Tehran-backed Houthi rebels targeted Red Sea shipping and US President …
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Coal-fired power generation rising globally on Mideast war: IEA
Jul 23 2026
Coal-fired power generation is set to increase in 2026, driven by supply difficulties and soaring natural gas prices …
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AI-led boom in IPOs raises concerns about a bust
Jul 23 2026
This has been a banner year for stock listings, thanks largely to AI firms, but the massive size of the operations …
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ECB holds rates as Iran war flare-up threatens to drive prices higher
Jul 23 2026
The European Central Bank on Thursday kept its key deposit rate unchanged at 2.25 percent and said it was "closely …
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Nestle siphons off bottled water business into joint venture
Jul 23 2026
Swiss giant Nestle said Thursday it will transfer its bottled water brands into a joint venture, two-and-a-half years …
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Ford and Geely to form joint venture at struggling Spain plant
Jul 23 2026
US carmaker Ford and China's Geely will create a joint venture at Ford's troubled Valencia plant in eastern Spain, where …
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Oil soars close to $100 on fresh Mideast attacks
Jul 23 2026
Main oil contract Brent North Sea surged toward $100 a barrel on Thursday as Tehran-backed Houthi rebels targeted Red …
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EasyJet profits nosedive on Mideast war
Jul 23 2026
British airline EasyJet, the target of a multi-billion-pound takeover battle, said Thursday that profits plunged in the …
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Nokia says AI, cloud boosted sales in second quarter
Jul 23 2026
Finnish telecommunications equipment maker Nokia said that demand for its AI and cloud services drove sales higher in …
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Tech bounce lifts Asia stocks, oil extends gains on US-Iran fears
Jul 23 2026
Tech firms enjoyed a much-needed bounce on Thursday, helping most Asian stock markets higher amid renewed hopes for the …
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Repsol says profit more than triples on higher oil prices
Jul 23 2026
Spanish energy giant Repsol said Thursday it net profit in the first half of the year more than tripled, boosted by a …
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Renault says sales stalled in first half
Jul 23 2026
French auto giant Renault said Thursday that global sales stalled in the first six months of the year, held back by …
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TotalEnergies says profit doubled on Mideast war
Jul 23 2026
French oil and gas giant TotalEnergies said Thursday net profit doubled in the second quarter as conflict in the Middle …
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EasyJet says profits nosedive on Mideast war
Jul 23 2026
British no-frills airline EasyJet said Thursday that its profit tumbled in the third quarter as the Middle East war sent …
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Houthis target Red Sea shipping as US hits Iran
Jul 23 2026
A Saudi vessel was attacked in the Red Sea as Tehran-backed Houthi rebels claimed to strike tankers in the waterway, …
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New Mideast fighting puts eurozone rate-setters on alert
Jul 23 2026
Fresh fighting in the Middle East and rising oil prices have put the European Central Bank on alert ahead of its …
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Tesla shares fall as Musk touts ambitious -- and costly -- plans
Jul 23 2026
Tesla reported weaker-than-expected quarterly profits on Wednesday despite increased auto sales, depressing shares in …
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US teen withdraws lawsuit against Meta over social media addiction
Jul 23 2026
A US teenager has withdrawn his lawsuit against Meta, his lawyers announced Wednesday, closing out a closely watched …
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June heatwave cost UK economy more than £1bn: study
Jul 23 2026
Britain's record-breaking June heatwave resulted in some 24 million lost hours of work, costing the economy £1.15 …
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Tesla shares dip after profit misses expectations
Jul 22 2026
Tesla reported weaker-than-expected quarterly profits on Wednesday, citing a hit from lower vehicle prices despite …
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Oil prices jump on Mideast war, stock markets diverge
Jul 22 2026
World oil prices jumped Wednesday, with the benchmark international contract Brent North Sea crude surpassing $95 for …
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White House accuses China's Moonshot of stealing Anthropic AI
Jul 22 2026
A top White House official on Wednesday accused Chinese AI startup Moonshot AI of covertly copying Anthropic's most …
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Samsung launches new, more expensive foldable smartphones
Jul 22 2026
South Korean technology giant Samsung unveiled new, sleeker smartphone models Wednesday priced more than previous models …
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UK fintech Revolut valuation soars to $115 bn: source
Jul 22 2026
British digital bank Revolut, whose growth has exploded in recent years, reached a valuation of $115 billion Wednesday …
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German FM, on Africa tour, eyes business ties amid US, China pressure
Jul 22 2026
Germany's foreign minister wrapped up a two-day visit to Nigeria Wednesday as Berlin moves to deepen business …
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South African tycoon Motsepe rules out presidential bid
Jul 22 2026
South African mining magnate Patrice Motsepe on Wednesday ruled out a future in politics, dismissing speculation that he …
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Leonardo chief sees potential for Germany to join GCAP fighter jet project
Jul 22 2026
The head of Italian defence giant Leonardo told AFP it would be "beneficial" for Germany to join an initiative led by …
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Oil prices surge on Mideast war, stock markets diverge
Jul 22 2026
World oil prices soared Wednesday, with the benchmark international contract Brent North Sea crude surpassing $95 for …
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Cooler inflation hands new UK PM Burnham an early boost
Jul 22 2026
Britain's annual inflation rate fell more than expected in June, driven by lower fuel prices, official data showed …
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Mideast conflict lifts Brent back above $94, stocks give up gains
Jul 22 2026
Oil prices rose sharply on Wednesday as fresh US strikes triggered air defences in Iran, while stocks in Asia gave up …
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OpenAI reports 'unprecedented' autonomous hack by AI agents
Jul 22 2026
ChatGPT maker OpenAI said Tuesday that its advanced artificial intelligence models had gone rogue during security …
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US-Iran strikes: latest developments
Jul 22 2026
Iran and US forces traded new military attacks Tuesday, with Tehran warning of "more decisive and powerful" strikes …
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India's domestic workers go online as instant services boom
Jul 22 2026
Racing against a stopwatch, a group of women folds bedsheets as they train to join an Indian startup that offers instant …
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US tariffs on Brazil take effect as Trump readies fresh flurry
Jul 22 2026
A new US tariff targeting Brazil took effect Wednesday, while Washington's other trading partners brace for a fresh …
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Tech lifts Asia stocks, Brent crude back above $92
Jul 22 2026
Enthusiasm for tech shares boosted Asian stocks for a second day Wednesday, as more mayhem in the Middle East lifted …
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A once wary Hollywood slowly warms to AI
Jul 22 2026
Once wary of artificial intelligence, Hollywood is now striking up partnerships with AI start-ups and weaving the …
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France reintroduces 'bee-harming pesticides', environment minister to quit
Jul 22 2026
France on Tuesday backed a controversial bill reintroducing two pesticides critics say harm bees, as the environment …
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US readies new tariffs as Trump's 10% global levy to expire
Jul 22 2026
The United States is set to impose new tariffs that could hit dozens of countries soon, trade envoy Jamieson Greer …
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Stocks rise despite climbing oil prices
Jul 21 2026
Stock markets rose Tuesday as technology shares rebounded further, while oil prices climbed as Iran targeted US radar …
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French parliament backs social media ban for under-15s in EU first
Jul 21 2026
France's parliament on Tuesday approved a bill banning social media access for children under 15, making France the …
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Uproar in France over reintroduction of bee-harming pesticides
Jul 21 2026
France's parliament on Tuesday backed a controversial bill authorising farmers to use two bee-harming pesticides despite …
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Liverpool in talks with Bhatia consortium over minority investment
Jul 21 2026
Liverpool are in talks with British-Indian investor Amit Bhatia over a potential deal for a minority stake in the …
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French senators back social media ban for under-15s
Jul 21 2026
France's parliament on Tuesday was set to approve a bill banning social media access for children under 15, making …
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Pharma heavyweights clash over anti-obesity drug ads
Jul 21 2026
Danish pharmaceuticals heavyweight Novo Nordisk said Tuesday it is suing arch US rival Eli Lilly over "false and …
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Microsoft strikes deal for Mistral's AI computing power
Jul 21 2026
Microsoft on Tuesday sought to reassure European users with a "multi-billion-dollar" deal to rent AI infrastructure from …
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General Motors lifts 2026 outlook despite hit from electric retreat
Jul 21 2026
General Motors raised its full-year profit forecast on Tuesday after reporting solid quarterly results on strong vehicle …
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Airbus pushes ahead with future single-aisle jet, hydrogen plane
Jul 21 2026
With its extended, foldable "wing of tomorrow" unveiled Tuesday at the Farnborough airshow, Airbus is moving closer to …
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French lawmakers set to ban social media for under-15s in European first
Jul 21 2026
French lawmakers on Tuesday were set to approve a bill banning social media access for children under 15, putting France …
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UK PM Burnham unveils energy tax cut, tells ministers to cut living costs
Jul 21 2026
Andy Burnham told the inaugural meeting of his cabinet Tuesday that he would lead a "cost-of-living government", after …
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Stock markets, oil prices climb
Jul 21 2026
Stock markets rose Tuesday, with rebounding technology share prices helping Asian indices in particular.
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UK PM Burnham's new cabinet to meet as he announces tax cut
Jul 21 2026
Andy Burnham gathered his new cabinet Tuesday as he got down to work on his first full day as Britain's prime minister, …
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Asia stocks up as chip stocks recover, oil eases
Jul 21 2026
Technology shares helped Asian stock markets rebound on Tuesday, while oil prices eased slightly even as Iran targeted …
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New UK govt tackles cost of living with energy tax cut
Jul 21 2026
Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Tuesday kickstarted his programme to ease the cost of living for millions …
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Novartis says buoyed by new treatments in second quarter
Jul 21 2026
Swiss pharmaceuticals giant Novartis said Tuesday that group sales exceeded expectations in the second quarter of 2026, …
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Panama, China renew maritime port agreement
Jul 21 2026
Panama announced on Monday an agreement with China to renew a maritime shipping treaty that grants advantages to …
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South Korea president urges regulator action on leveraged stock funds
Jul 21 2026
South Korea's president urged financial watchdogs to take "necessary measures" over new highly speculative investment …
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New strikes as Trump warns Iran will pay for US troop deaths
Jul 21 2026
US President Donald Trump warned Iran on Monday that it would pay "many times over" for every American soldier killed, …
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Inside Indonesia's slave island: 'I want my children to be free'
Jul 21 2026
Two hours from the tourist beaches of Bali, slavery is alive and well on the Indonesian island of Sumba, where people …
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Trump orders new 50% tariff on many Canadian goods
Jul 21 2026
US President Donald Trump signed orders Monday to impose new 50-percent tariffs on many Canadian goods, claiming …
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US judge suspends Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros.
Jul 21 2026
A federal judge in California on Monday ordered Paramount Skydance and Warner Brothers Discovery to temporarily pause …
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US stocks drop on latest Middle East fighting, tech earnings caution
Jul 20 2026
Wall Street stocks retreated Monday with early gains fading as the escalating US-Iran conflict lifted oil prices while …
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Iran says fighting 'full-scale war' with US
Jul 20 2026
Iran is fighting a "full-scale war" with the United States, its president said Monday, as Washington expanded its …
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Leasing firm SMBC orders 200 planes from Airbus and Boeing
Jul 20 2026
Leasing firm SMBC Aviation Capital ordered 200 new medium-sized aircraft from Boeing and Airbus at the start of the …
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Oil price gains ease after Iran points to mediation
Jul 20 2026
Oil prices hit one-month highs Monday before scaling back as Iran said diplomatic exchanges with the United States were …
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EU fines AliExpress 550 mn euros over illegal products
Jul 20 2026
The EU on Monday slapped a 550-million-euro ($630 million) fine on online retailer AliExpress for allowing the sale of …
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US gasoline costs back at $4 a gallon as Mideast war reignites
Jul 20 2026
US gasoline prices jumped back to an average of $4 per gallon Monday, according to the AAA motor club, as Iran said it …
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Ryanair quarterly profit slides on Mideast war impact
Jul 20 2026
Irish no-frills airline Ryanair on Monday said net profit slumped 34 percent in its first quarter as the Middle East …
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Boeing gets order for 100 737 MAX jets from leasing company SMBC
Jul 20 2026
US aircraft maker Boeing said Monday that it has received an order for 100 of its 737 MAX jets from leasing company SMBC …
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Oil eases after Iran says US contacts continue through mediators
Jul 20 2026
Oil scaled back gains after hitting its highest price in a month on Monday as Iran said diplomatic exchanges with the …
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