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Gold hits peak, stocks sink on new Trump tariff threat
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Gold and silver prices hit record highs and stock markets slid Monday as investors sought safety after US President …
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China's 2025 economic growth among slowest in decades
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China's economy grew at one of the slowest rates in decades last year, according to official data released Monday, as …
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Europe readying steps against Trump tariff 'blackmail' on Greenland: Berlin
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Europe is preparing countermeasures against US President Donald Trump's "blackmail" after he threatened tariffs against …
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What is the EU's anti-coercion 'bazooka' it could use against US?
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Calls are growing louder for the European Union to deploy its powerful "anti-coercion instrument" in response to US …
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Gold, silver hit peaks and stocks sink on new US-EU trade fears
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Gold and silver hit record highs on Monday while equity markets fell after Donald Trump revived trade war fears by …
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Gold, silver hit peaks and stocks struggle on new US-EU trade fears
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Gold and silver hit record highs on Monday while most equity markets fell after Donald Trump revived trade war fears by …
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China's Buddha artisans carve out a living from dying trade
AFP - 6h ago
In a dimly lit workshop in eastern China, craftsman Zhang measured and shaped a block of wood into a foot as dozens of …
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Gold, silver hit records and stocks fall as Trump fans trade fears
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Gold and silver hit record highs Monday while most equity markets fell after Donald Trump revived trade war fears by …
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China says economy grew 5% last year, among slowest in decades
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China's economy expanded five percent in 2025, Beijing said Monday, one of its slowest rates of growth in decades as it …
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Surging billionaire wealth a political threat, Oxfam warns as Davos opens
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The collective wealth of the planet's billionaires soared to a record level in 2025, charity Oxfam reported Monday, …
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'Bring it on': UK's Labour readies for EU reset fight
Jan 18 2026
Britain's so-called Brexit wars dominated parliament for years. Now the Labour government is bracing for new battles as …
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EU, Mercosur bloc ink major trade deal, reject 'tariffs' and 'isolation'
Jan 17 2026
South American and European Union officials on Saturday signed a major trade deal, which they hailed as sending a …
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South American bloc to ink long-awaited trade deal with EU
Jan 17 2026
The South American trade bloc Mercosur and the European Union will sign on Saturday a deal 25 years in the making to …
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'We don't want to lose him': Trump says of aide tipped to head Fed
Jan 16 2026
US President Donald Trump signaled Friday that he would be reluctant to lose his economic adviser Kevin Hassett, a top …
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Brazil, EU hail trade deal as victory for multilateralism
Jan 16 2026
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Friday hailed a trade deal between the …
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OpenAI introducing ads to ChatGPT
Jan 16 2026
OpenAI announced Friday it will begin testing advertisements on ChatGPT in the coming weeks, as the wildly popular …
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China, Canada reach 'landmark' deal on tariffs, visas
Jan 16 2026
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed on a raft of measures from trade to tourism …
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One year on, it's all about Trump. But for how long?
Jan 16 2026
On a sunny January morning in Florida, Donald Trump went shopping for marble and onyx for his new White House ballroom. …
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Russian inflation drops sharply in 2025
Jan 16 2026
Russian annual inflation fell sharply in 2025, data from the state statistics agency showed on Friday, as central bank …
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France PM edges closer to forcing budget through without a vote
Jan 16 2026
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu on Friday inched closer to forcing his budget bill through parliament without a …
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'Was hoping for more': Trump support slips one year in
Jan 16 2026
Michelle Sims hesitated when asked if she still backed Donald Trump one year into his presidency. "Yeah -- to a certain …
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Stock markets take breather at end of turbulent week
Jan 16 2026
Stock markets mostly retrenched on Friday at the end of a week jam-packed with geopolitical developments, content to …
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France PM to pass budget without a vote
Jan 16 2026
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu was on Friday desperately planning how to survive a likely no-confidence vote if …
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Stock markets slip with trade deals in focus
Jan 16 2026
Major stock markets in Europe and Asia mostly fell along with the dollar Friday as focus returned to trade deals and the …
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France says parliament approval of budget 'impossible'
Jan 16 2026
France's government has halted budget discussions in parliament and is expected to announce Friday a way forward after …
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Asian stocks mixed after bumper TSMC results
Jan 16 2026
Asian markets were mixed Friday after Taiwanese chipmaking titan TSMC posted a big profit jump, bolstering confidence in …
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US strikes deal with Taiwan to cut tariffs, boost chip investment
Jan 16 2026
Taiwan vowed Friday to remain the world's "most important" AI chipmaker, after reaching a trade deal with the United …
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Fraudsters flee Cambodia's 'scam city' after accused boss taken down
Jan 16 2026
Hundreds of people dragged away suitcases, computer monitors, pets and furniture as they fled a suspected Cambodian …
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China's 2025 economic growth likely slowest in decades: analysts
Jan 16 2026
China's economy likely grew last year at its weakest rate in three decades, outside of the pandemic, according to an AFP …
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US says reached deal with Taiwan to lower tariffs, boost investments
Jan 16 2026
The United States said Thursday that it has signed a deal with Taiwan to reduce tariffs on goods from the democratic …
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Venezuela's Machado says she 'presented' Trump with Nobel medal
Jan 16 2026
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said Thursday she "presented" her Nobel Peace Prize medal to Donald …
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Venezuelan interim leader vows oil sector reform after Maduro ouster
Jan 15 2026
Venezuela's interim president on Thursday announced pending legal reforms to the country's critical fossil fuel sector, …
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US court clears Norway's Equinor to resume wind project halted by Trump
Jan 15 2026
A US judge on Thursday authorized work to resume on a New York offshore wind project that had been suspended under an …
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Oil prices slump after Trump eases concerns over Iran
Jan 15 2026
Oil prices tumbled Thursday after US President Donald Trump moderated his rhetoric on Iran, while US stocks bounced back …
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Long-awaited EU-Mercosur trade pact set for signing
Jan 15 2026
The European Union and South American bloc Mercosur are set to sign an agreement Saturday, more than 25 years in the …
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Fury over Grok sexualized images despite new restrictions
Jan 15 2026
Global outrage persisted Thursday over sexualized deepfakes created by Elon Musk's AI tool Grok, even after his social …
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Niger faces dilemma over uranium shipment stuck at airport
Jan 15 2026
A huge uranium shipment that left northern Niger in late November has been stuck for weeks at Niamey airport.
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Goldman Sachs' profits jump on hot merger market
Jan 15 2026
Goldman Sachs' quarterly profits jumped on robust merger activity as clients seize a "window" of opportunity during the …
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Pressure piles on Musk's X to curb sexualised deepfakes
Jan 15 2026
More governments vowed crackdowns Thursday to prevent Grok, the AI chatbot on Elon Musk's X platform, from undressing or …
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Spain hosted record 97 mn foreign tourists in 2025
Jan 15 2026
A record 97 million foreign tourists visited Spain in 2025 as the economically vital sector set a new benchmark for the …
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German economy returns to growth, but headwinds fierce
Jan 15 2026
Germany's economy eked out meagre growth in 2025 and dodged a third straight year of recession, data showed Thursday, …
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Oil plunges after Trump's Iran comments, Asian markets mixed
Jan 15 2026
Oil slid Thursday after US President Donald Trump appeared to dial down threats of imminent military action on Iran, …
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Taiwan's TSMC logs net profit jump on AI boom
Jan 15 2026
Taiwanese chipmaking titan TSMC announced Thursday a forecast-busting net profit for the fourth quarter in a sign of …
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China's top diplomat calls Carney visit 'turning point' in ties
Jan 15 2026
China's top diplomat said Thursday that a visit by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to Beijing marked a "turning …
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New Zealand warned Pacific neighbour over oil smuggling 'shadow fleet'
Jan 15 2026
A "shadow fleet" of 19 tankers suspected of smuggling oil for Russia and Iran was flagged by New Zealand with Cook …
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Asia markets mixed, oil falls after Trump's Iran comments
Jan 15 2026
Oil and precious metals slid Thursday after US President Donald Trump appeared to dial down threats of imminent military …
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Canada's Carney in Beijing for trade talks with Chinese leaders
Jan 15 2026
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting with top Chinese leaders in Beijing on Thursday, hoping to repair a long …
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US stocks fall again as Iran worries lift oil prices
Jan 14 2026
Wall Street stocks fell again Wednesday as investors shrugged off solid bank earnings and US data while oil prices …
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Russian captain tried to avoid North Sea crash: court
Jan 14 2026
The Russian captain of a cargo ship that hit an anchored oil tanker in the North Sea had tried to change course to avoid …
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Oil prices extend gains on Iran worries
Jan 14 2026
Oil prices rose further Wednesday on the political instability in major crude producer Iran and the possibility of a US …
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Battle over Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia rages in Dutch court
Jan 14 2026
A Dutch court held hearings Wednesday to weigh whether to order an investigation into Nexperia, a Chinese-owned chip …
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Italian influencer Ferragni acquitted in Christmas cake fraud trial
Jan 14 2026
Italian fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni was acquitted Wednesday of aggravated fraud over charity endorsement deals in …
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Ryanair hits out at 'stupid' Belgium over aviation taxes
Jan 14 2026
Low-cost airline Ryanair on Wednesday announced it is mulling a cut to flights in Belgium, especially at its major …
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African manufacturers welcome US trade deal, call to finalise it
Jan 14 2026
African manufacturers on Wednesday welcomed US lawmakers' approval for renewing their duty-free access but called for …
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Oil prices extend gains on Iran unrest
Jan 14 2026
Oil prices rose further Wednesday on the political instability in major crude producer Iran, which also helped push …
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Hydrogen planes 'more for the 22nd century': France's Safran
Jan 14 2026
Hydrogen-powered airplanes, touted by some as a way to slash carbon emissions from flying, are unlikely to prove a …
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Every cent you take: Sting, ex-Police band mates in royalty battle
Jan 14 2026
London's High Court on Wednesday began hearing a lawsuit brought against the singer Sting by his former Police bandmates …
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Dutch court hears battle over Nexperia
Jan 14 2026
A Dutch court held hearings Wednesday to weigh whether to order an investigation into Nexperia, a Chinese-owned chip …
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Luxury retailer Saks Global files for bankruptcy
Jan 14 2026
US luxury retail group Saks Global, the heavily indebted parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf …
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Asian markets mostly up with politics bump for Tokyo
Jan 14 2026
Asian markets largely rose on Wednesday as speculation about a snap election in Japan pushed up Tokyo shares, and oil …
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China's trade surplus hit record $1.2 trillion in 2025
Jan 14 2026
China reported strong trade numbers for 2025 on Wednesday, as its surplus rose year-on-year to a record $1.2 trillion …
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US allows Nvidia to send advanced AI chips to China with restrictions
Jan 14 2026
The US Commerce Department on Tuesday opened the door for Nvidia to sell advanced artificial intelligence chips in China …
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Asian markets mixed, Tokyo up on election speculation
Jan 14 2026
Asian markets were mixed Wednesday, with Japan election speculation pushing Tokyo shares to a record high, while oil …
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WHO says sugary drinks, alcohol getting cheaper, should be taxed more
Jan 14 2026
Sugary drinks and alcohol are getting relatively cheaper, the World Health Organization said Tuesday, urging countries …
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Davos braces for Trump's 'America First' onslaught
Jan 14 2026
All eyes will be on Donald Trump next week as politicians and business leaders head to the World Economic Forum, …
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Boeing annual orders top Airbus for first time since 2018
Jan 14 2026
Boeing secured orders for nearly 1,200 commercial planes last year, topping European rival Airbus for the first time …
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JPMorgan Chase reports mixed results as Dimon defends Fed chief
Jan 13 2026
JPMorgan Chase reported lower fourth-quarter profits Tuesday as CEO Jamie Dimon endorsed Federal Reserve independence …
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US stocks retreat from records as oil prices jump
Jan 13 2026
Wall Street stocks retreated from records on Tuesday as markets weighed muted US inflation data, mixed bank earnings and …
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Central bank chiefs voice 'full solidarity' with US Fed, Powell
Jan 13 2026
The heads of major central banks have thrown their support behind the US Federal Reserve and its chairman Jerome Powell, …
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Oil prices surge following Trump's Iran tariff threat
Jan 13 2026
The price of oil surged around three percent on Tuesday as US President Donald Trump announced steep tariffs on anyone …
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'We choose Denmark,' says Greenland ahead of W. House talks
Jan 13 2026
Greenland would choose to remain Danish over a US takeover, its leader said Tuesday, ahead of crunch White House talks …
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US consumer inflation holds steady as affordability worries linger
Jan 13 2026
US consumer inflation was steady in December as analysts expected, government data showed Tuesday, capping a year in …
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Davos elite, devotees of multilateralism, brace for Trump
Jan 13 2026
All eyes will be on Donald Trump next week as politicians and business leaders head to the World Economic Forum, …
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France climate goals off track as emissions cuts slow again
Jan 13 2026
France's cuts to greenhouse gas emissions slowed for a second straight year in 2025 and remain well off track to meeting …
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Trump's Iran tariff threat pushes oil price higher
Jan 13 2026
The price of oil rose on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump announced steep tariffs on anyone trading with Iran, …
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Denmark, Greenland set for high-stake talks at White House
Jan 13 2026
Danish and Greenlandic officials will hold high-stake talks about Greenland's future on Wednesday at the White House …
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Cold winter and AI boom pushed US emissions increase in 2025
Jan 13 2026
Greenhouse gas emissions in the United States rose last year, snapping a two-year streak of declines as cold winter …
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Freezing rain hampers transport in Central Europe
Jan 13 2026
Freezing rain led to travel disruptions in Central Europe on Tuesday, including flights being temporarily suspended at …
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Nuuk, Copenhagen cautiously mull Greenland independence
Jan 13 2026
Denmark's self-governing territory Greenland hopes to cut all ties with Copenhagen but leaders are proceeding cautiously …
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Iran worries push up oil price as world stocks diverge
Jan 13 2026
European and Asian stock markets diverged Tuesday as investors awaited key US inflation data while concerns about Iran …
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Volvo Cars pauses battery factory after fruitless partner search
Jan 13 2026
Swedish automaker Volvo Cars said Tuesday that it was pausing operations at a battery factory under construction, …
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Greece airspace shutdown exposes badly outdated systems
Jan 13 2026
A deeply embarrassing systems failure which forced Greece to close its airspace for several hours with pilots unable to …
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Boeing sells 50 737 MAX jets to leasing group ACG
Jan 13 2026
Boeing said Tuesday that it had secured a firm order from the leasing firm Aviation Capital Group for 50 of its 737 MAX …
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Freezing rain paralyses transport in Central Europe
Jan 13 2026
Freezing rain led to flights being suspended at Vienna airport on Tuesday, while neighbouring Slovakia, Czech Republic …
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Is China a threat to Greenland as Trump argues?
Jan 13 2026
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to take Greenland by force from NATO ally Denmark in order to keep …
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Asian markets rise, Iran worries push up oil
Jan 13 2026
Asian markets mostly rose on Tuesday with Tokyo closing at a record high on speculation over a snap election, while …
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Tractors in Paris to protest EU's trade deal with S. America
Jan 13 2026
Dozens of tractors rolled into Paris early Tuesday as French farmers protest against the trade deal the European Union …
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Disaster losses drop in 2025, picture still 'alarming': Munich Re
Jan 13 2026
Natural disaster losses worldwide dropped sharply to $224 billion in 2025, reinsurer Munich Re said Tuesday, but warned …
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French museum fare hikes for non-European tourists spark outcry
Jan 13 2026
Should foreign tourists pay more for state-funded galleries than locals, or should art be accessible to all, without …
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Trump announces tariffs on Iran trade partners as protest toll rises
Jan 13 2026
US President Donald Trump announced a 25 percent tariff on any country doing business with Iran, ramping up pressure as …
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AI helps fuel new era of medical self-testing
Jan 13 2026
Beyond smart watches and rings, artificial intelligence is being used to make self-testing for major diseases more …
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Ex-Fed chiefs, lawmakers slam US probe into Jerome Powell
Jan 13 2026
Former Federal Reserve chiefs on Monday sharply criticized a US criminal probe into current chair Jerome Powell, calling …
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US stocks at records despite early losses on Fed independence angst
Jan 12 2026
Wall Street stocks finished at new records Monday, shrugging off worries about a US criminal probe of the Federal …
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Jerome Powell: The careful Fed chair standing firm against Trump
Jan 12 2026
US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has generally avoided escalation in the face of Donald Trump's relentless …
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US 'screwed' if Supreme Court rules against tariffs: Trump
Jan 12 2026
President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States would be "screwed" if the Supreme Court rules that some of his …
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Paramount sues in hostile bid to buy Warner Bros Discover
Jan 12 2026
Paramount Skydance said Monday that it filed a lawsuit against Warner Brothers Discovery (WBD) as it presses an …
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Airbus delivers more planes in 2025
Jan 12 2026
Airbus said Monday it delivered 793 commercial aircraft in 2025, a slight increase from the previous year but falling …
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UK regulator opens probe into X over sexualised AI imagery
Jan 12 2026
UK media regulator Ofcom on Monday launched a formal investigation into Elon Musk's X over its AI chatbot Grok's image …
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US prosecutors open probe of Fed chief, escalating Trump-Powell clash
Jan 12 2026
US prosecutors have opened an inquiry into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, prompting his rare rebuke against …
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Gold hits record high, dollar slides as US targets Fed
Jan 12 2026
The dollar mostly fell and gold hit a record high on Monday as investors digested news that the US Justice Department is …
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Zuckerberg names banker, ex-Trump advisor as Meta president
Jan 12 2026
Meta on Monday appointed banker Dina Powell McCormick as president and vice chairman, tapping a former member of the …
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Gold hits record high, dollar falls as US targets Fed
Jan 12 2026
The dollar mostly weakened and gold hit a record high Monday as investors digested news that the US Justice Department …
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