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Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX shares jump
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Shares in Elon Musk's SpaceX jumped 11 percent to $150 on their first day of trading Friday after the biggest initial …
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Wall Street climbs as SpaceX shares launch, oil slides on Mideast deal hopes
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Wall Street pushed higher on Friday as SpaceX shares began trading following world's largest initial public offering, …
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Iran says deal with US closer than ever as Trump lashes out
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Iran's foreign minister insisted on Friday that a deal with the United States to end the war in the Middle East had …
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SpaceX lifts off in record Wall Street debut
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Elon Musk's SpaceX began its first day as a public company on Wall Street Friday after the biggest initial public …
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Wall Street wobbles as SpaceX shares launch, oil slides on Mideast deal hopes
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Wall Street opened mixed on Friday, when SpaceX was set to begin trading following world's largest initial public …
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Iran insists on nuclear enrichment under any deal with US
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Iran insisted on Friday on its right to enrich uranium and maintain control over the Strait of Hormuz under any deal …
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Stocks rally, oil slides on Mideast deal hopes
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Stock markets rallied and oil tumbled Friday on hopes that a deal to end the Middle East war could be imminent.
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SpaceX IPO set for liftoff in record market debut
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Elon Musk's SpaceX was set to begin trading on the Nasdaq exchange on Friday with the biggest initial public offering in …
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Stocks up, oil down on Mideast deal hopes
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Asian and European stocks gained and oil dipped Friday after US President Donald Trump withdrew his threat of further …
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Tehran says no final decision as Trump touts imminent deal
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Tehran said Friday it had not reached a final decision on a deal to end the Middle East war, despite US President Donald …
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Science fiction? Musk's lofty SpaceX goals unrealistic, skeptics say
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Elon Musk's SpaceX has made awe-inspiring achievements since its founding over two decades ago and has big ideas -- …
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Asia stocks up, oil down on Mideast deal hopes
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Asian stocks gained and oil dipped Friday after US President Donald Trump withdrew his threat of further strikes on Iran …
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'Battery on wheels': Sweden powers homes with EVs
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When they get home, the residents of a small housing association on the outskirts of Hudiksvall, Sweden, plug in their …
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SpaceX to make historic IPO that could make Musk a trillionaire
Jun 11 2026
Elon Musk's SpaceX on Thursday confirmed it will begin trading on the Nasdaq exchange Friday in the biggest initial …
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US stocks rally, oil prices fall as Trump calls off fresh Iran strikes
Jun 11 2026
Wall Street stocks rallied and oil prices tumbled Thursday after President Donald Trump pulled back from renewed US …
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SpaceX IPO: rockets, AI losses and Musk in control
Jun 11 2026
SpaceX is inviting investors to bet on Elon Musk's vision of AI data centers in space and humans on Mars.
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Stocks rebound, oil wobbles as traders weigh Iran, rates outlook
Jun 11 2026
European and US stocks rose Thursday while oil prices wavered following the latest flare-up in the Middle East war, with …
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World Bank lowers global growth forecast on Iran war impacts
Jun 11 2026
The World Bank on Thursday lowered its global growth forecast to its lowest level since the pandemic, warning of the …
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ECB makes first rate hike since 2023 to tame Iran war inflation
Jun 11 2026
The European Central Bank raised its benchmark interest rate Thursday for the first time since 2023 as the Middle East …
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Musk's empire as SpaceX heads to Wall Street liftoff
Jun 11 2026
Elon Musk defines himself as an engineer trying to save humanity, while his critics call him a far-right showman who …
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SpaceX on cusp of record IPO that could make Musk a trillionaire
Jun 11 2026
SpaceX entered the final stretch Thursday before its expected trading on Wall Street as part of the biggest initial …
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Stocks rebound, oil wavers as traders weigh Iran, rates outlook
Jun 11 2026
European and US stocks rose Thursday while oil prices wavered following the latest flare-up in the Middle East war, with …
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Stocks diverge, oil falls as traders weigh Iran, rates outlook
Jun 11 2026
European stocks rose Thursday after losses in Asia as oil prices wavered following the latest flare-up in the Middle …
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Economic pressures 'manageable': Indonesian deputy finance minister
Jun 11 2026
External and domestic pressures on Indonesia's economy were "manageable", the country's deputy finance minister said …
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UK probes Ryanair over fees for parents to sit with children
Jun 11 2026
Britain's competition watchdog said Thursday that it had opened an investigation into Irish carrier Ryanair over fees …
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Stocks drop, oil rises as Iran and rate worries dog traders
Jun 11 2026
Fresh worries about the Middle East ceasefire and the prospect of a US interest rate hike hit most stocks and lifted oil …
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Rising costs and competition threaten GoPro
Jun 11 2026
For nearly 25 years, GoPro cameras have gone underwater, glided with parachutes and slipped down ski slopes, allowing …
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AI gold rush upends San Francisco housing market
Jun 11 2026
In San Francisco, the longtime hub of the US tech sector, fortunes tied to artificial intelligence startups are …
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The Indian workers training AI robots to take their jobs
Jun 11 2026
With a smartphone strapped to her head, Indian housewife Nagireddy Sriramyachandra films herself slicing mangoes to …
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S.Korea hits Coupang with record fine over e-commerce data leak
Jun 11 2026
South Korea hit e-commerce giant Coupang with a record $408 million fine Thursday over a leak that allegedly exposed …
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ECB set to hike interest rates to tame Iran war inflation surge
Jun 11 2026
The European Central Bank is set to hike interest rates Thursday for the first time since 2023 as the Iran war fuels …
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Drone rescue highlights US Navy's autonomous push
Jun 11 2026
The use of a sea drone to rescue two US Army aviators apparently shot down by Iran underscores the growing importance of …
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All in on Musk, SpaceX's self-declared 'dream weaver'
Jun 11 2026
When SpaceX lists on Wall Street, expected on Friday, Elon Musk will serve simultaneously as chief executive, chief …
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"I love the inflation": Trump comment on latest price jump sparks backlash
Jun 11 2026
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday brushed off concerns about consumer inflation surging to a fresh three-year high …
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Canada moves to ban under-16s from social media, regulate AI
Jun 10 2026
Canada's culture minister on Wednesday introduced legislation that would ban children under 16 from having social media …
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US renews Iran attacks as Trump vows to hit 'hard'
Jun 10 2026
The United States launched a new wave of attacks against Iran on Wednesday, with President Donald Trump vowing to "hit …
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Record lobby cash shapes EU pro-business agenda, campaigners say
Jun 10 2026
The corporate titans of the tech, energy and chemicals industries are spending more than ever to influence EU …
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US renews attacks on Iran, vows to hit 'hard'
Jun 10 2026
The United States on Wednesday renewed attacks against Iran, with President Donald Trump vowing to "hit them hard" after …
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Trump brushes off latest US inflation jump
Jun 10 2026
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday brushed off consumer inflation surging to a fresh three-year-high in May, with …
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Stocks slide on US inflation surge, tech weakness
Jun 10 2026
Global stock markets mostly fell on Wednesday as fresh strikes in the Middle East, a jump in US inflation and a tech …
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Trump vows attacks on Iran for 'playing' US over peace deal
Jun 10 2026
President Donald Trump warned on Wednesday that he would renew US attacks on Iran, saying Tehran had taken too long to …
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Surging US consumer inflation hits three-year high in key challenge for Trump
Jun 10 2026
US consumer inflation surged to a fresh three-year high in May, with soaring energy prices caused by US President Donald …
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Frasers makes 2-bn-euro offer for Hugo Boss
Jun 10 2026
British clothing group Frasers announced Wednesday a nearly two-billion-euro ($2.3 billion) offer to acquire outstanding …
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Bill Gates tells Epstein hearing he 'never victimized anyone'
Jun 10 2026
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates denied Wednesday that he had "victimized anyone" as he began closed-door testimony to US …
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SpaceX's historic IPO by the numbers
Jun 10 2026
The stock market debut of SpaceX -- Elon Musk's rocket, satellite and company -- expected Friday, could be the biggest …
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Struggling German auto supplier Bosch pivots to robots
Jun 10 2026
German industrial giant Bosch said Wednesday it will step up efforts in the field of humanoid robotics, as its …
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Norm-breaking SpaceX IPO a source of elation, angst on Wall Street
Jun 10 2026
Elon Musk's SpaceX is just days from a historic stock market debut set to break all norms, drawing feverish excitement …
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Stocks slide as US inflation surges, US and Iran trade strikes
Jun 10 2026
Stock markets mostly fell on Wednesday as fresh strikes in the Middle East, a jump in US inflation and a tech sell-off …
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Trump accuses Iran of taking 'too long' to negotiate peace deal
Jun 10 2026
US President Donald Trump accused Iran on Wednesday of taking too long to negotiate a peace deal and warned it would …
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German consortium hopes to build new fighter jet after FCAS collapse
Jun 10 2026
Airbus and seven other companies are set to launch a consortium to build a next-generation fighter jet in Berlin on …
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Bill Gates arrives for questioning in US Congress over Epstein ties
Jun 10 2026
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates arrived on Capitol Hill Wednesday morning for questioning from US lawmakers over his …
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Stocks drop ahead of key US inflation data
Jun 10 2026
Stock markets fell on Wednesday as fresh strikes in the Middle East and a tech sell-off weighed on sentiment ahead of …
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Iran attacks US bases in Jordan and Bahrain
Jun 10 2026
Iran attacked American bases in Jordan and Bahrain on Wednesday, warning its Gulf neighbours that they had a …
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Tech leads Asia losses as rollercoaster week rumbles on
Jun 10 2026
Stocks fell Wednesday to extend a rollercoaster week for markets, with tech firms once again bearing the brunt of the …
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Saudi's new national carrier gets off ground despite war, delays
Jun 10 2026
Saudi Arabia launched its second national carrier Riyadh Air after more than a year of delays on Wednesday, defying the …
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Messi plushies see roaring trade as China firms get World Cup boost
Jun 10 2026
Toy charms shaped like a goat and decked out in Lionel Messi's Argentina number 10 shirt pepper a factory tabletop in …
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Tech leads Asia losses, oil rises as rollercoaster week rumbles on
Jun 10 2026
Stocks fell Wednesday to extend a rollercoaster week for markets, with tech firms once again bearing the brunt of the …
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Bill Gates faces questioning in US Congress over Epstein ties
Jun 10 2026
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates was set to face questioning Wednesday from US lawmakers over his relationship with late …
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Elon Musk, after DOGE and politics, bets on SpaceX IPO
Jun 10 2026
Elon Musk has become the most powerful, prolific and bewildering human on earth and is about to become the world's first …
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US tech shares resume sell-off while oil prices retreat
Jun 09 2026
Global stocks mostly fell Tuesday as US tech shares faced another round of selling followed recent outsized gains and …
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Anthropic opens most powerful AI model to public with safeguards
Jun 09 2026
Anthropic, maker of the Claude artificial intelligence (AI) models, made the most powerful version of its technology …
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Stocks slump as US tech rebound falters, oil dips below $90
Jun 09 2026
Stock markets fell Tuesday, giving back earlier gains as US technology stocks turned lower after weeks of solid gains on …
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EU orders Meta to open WhatsApp to rival AI chatbots for free
Jun 09 2026
The EU ordered Meta on Tuesday to give rival AI chatbots access to its WhatsApp platform for free within five working …
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Stocks turn lower as US tech rebound falters
Jun 09 2026
Stock markets fell Tuesday, giving back earlier gains as US technology stocks turned lower after weeks of solid gains on …
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US trade gap narrows in April on oil exports boost
Jun 09 2026
The US trade deficit shrank slightly in April, government data showed Tuesday, with energy exports bolstered by a supply …
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Stocks rise, oil eases after Trump evokes Iran deal
Jun 09 2026
Stock markets mostly rallied Tuesday and oil prices dipped after US President Donald Trump hinted at a deal with Iran in …
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Oil prices drop, stocks rise on Mideast hopes
Jun 09 2026
Stock markets mostly rallied Tuesday as investors returned to the AI trade, while easing Middle East tensions weighed on …
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German chemical giant BASF urges overhaul of EU carbon scheme
Jun 09 2026
German chemical giant BASF has urged an overhaul of the European Union's flagship carbon market scheme, warning that the …
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Europe's top firms fuelling inequality with payouts: Oxfam
Jun 09 2026
Europe's 100 largest companies pay out more than two-thirds of profits to shareholders on average, fuelling inequality …
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German factory output, exports rise but Iran war weighs
Jun 09 2026
German industrial production and exports rose slightly in April, official data showed Tuesday, but analysts warned the …
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Asian stocks track Wall St tech bounce, oil eases on Mideast hope
Jun 09 2026
Asian stocks rallied on Tuesday from the previous day's rout as investors returned to the AI trade, while easing Middle …
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Business, unions unite against Swiss immigration cap push
Jun 09 2026
Swiss business leaders and unions are mobilising ahead of a vote Sunday on capping immigration, which has triggered …
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Trump says in 'final throes' of reaching Middle East peace deal
Jun 09 2026
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that negotiators were in the "final throes" of talks for a peace deal in the …
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China exports surge as Beijing withstands Middle East stress
Jun 09 2026
Chinese exports surged by almost a fifth last month, official data showed Tuesday, as shipments of tech components and …
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Iran, Israel say hostilities on hold after first attacks since truce
Jun 08 2026
Iran and Israel said Monday that hostilities between them had halted, after the two countries exchanged strikes that …
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OpenAI makes move to go public one week after rival Anthropic
Jun 08 2026
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI on Monday took the first step toward going public, one week after arch-rival Anthropic announced …
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Tech stock rebound drives Wall Street gains, oil pares rise after fresh strikes
Jun 08 2026
Tech stocks drove global equity markets on Monday, with steep selling last week having a knock-on effect in Asia but …
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Apple tries again on AI, turns to Google for help
Jun 08 2026
Apple unveiled an artificial intelligence overhaul for the iPhone on Monday, turning to Google for help two years after …
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France, Germany abandon joint fighter jet project
Jun 08 2026
France and Germany said on Monday they had agreed to abandon a joint fighter jet programme due to disagreements between …
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'We need to get off fossil fuels': COP31 negotiations chief tells AFP
Jun 08 2026
The incoming COP31 negotiations president told AFP on Monday the Middle East war underscored the need to "get off fossil …
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Oil surges on Mideast war escalation, tech stocks rebound
Jun 08 2026
Oil prices surged Monday after Iran and Israel resumed strikes against one another despite a purported ceasefire, while …
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Intesa roils Italian banking with rival bid for MPS
Jun 08 2026
Italy's biggest bank Intesa Sanpaolo launched Monday a 31-billion-euro ($35 billion) bid for Monte dei Paschi (MPS), …
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Iran halts Israel operation after first post-truce clash
Jun 08 2026
Iran on Monday said it was ending its latest military operation against Israel after the first exchanges of fire between …
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Nintendo agrees to 35 mn euro French fine over faulty Switch controllers
Jun 08 2026
Nintendo said Monday that it would pay a fine of 35 million euros ($40 million) to settle a French claim over faulty …
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Oil surges on Mideast war escalation, tech stocks slide
Jun 08 2026
Oil prices surged Monday after Iran and Israel resumed strikes against one another despite a purported ceasefire, while …
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Trump tells Iran, Israel to stop 'shooting' after first clash since truce
Jun 08 2026
US President Donald Trump on Monday told Iran and Israel to stop fighting after the two foes attacked each other's …
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UK govt warns big tech over nude images sent by children
Jun 08 2026
Tech giants must stop children in Britain from being able to send and receive nude images on their devices, or be forced …
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Airlines say taxes and rules bigger worry than Mideast war
Jun 08 2026
Airlines are facing surging fuel costs from the war in the Middle East but executives say they are more concerned about …
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Iran, Israel exchange fire in first clash since truce
Jun 08 2026
Iran and Israel on Monday attacked each other's territory for the first time since a shaky ceasefire put five weeks of …
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Rout in Seoul stocks leads Asian losses as AI tech rally hits wall
Jun 08 2026
Seoul's Kospi stock index dived more than eight percent to lead a rout across Asia on Monday as tech firms were hammered …
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Israel, Iran trade fire for first time since truce
Jun 08 2026
Israel and Iran exchanged attacks on Monday for the first time since a ceasefire in the Middle East war took effect two …
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Israel, Iran trade fire despite Trump's call for restraint
Jun 08 2026
Israel and Iran traded fire on Monday, seriously testing a fragile truce and threatening hopes for a deal to end the …
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'There's no E': Blackout-plagued Nigeria pursues EVs
Jun 08 2026
There are two ways to think about electric vehicles in Nigeria.
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ECB to hike rates as Mideast war pushes up inflation
Jun 08 2026
The European Central Bank is expected to hike interest rates this week for the first time in two and a half years as the …
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Nvidia unveils AI infrastructure deals in South Korea
Jun 08 2026
US chip titan Nvidia on Monday announced a large-scale data centre construction project in South Korea with SK Telecom, …
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Seoul leads steep Asian losses as AI-led tech rally hits wall
Jun 08 2026
Seoul's Kospi stock index dived more than eight percent to lead a rout across Asia on Monday as tech firms were hammered …
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Europe opening up to self-driving taxis
Jun 08 2026
Self-driving taxis, already booming in the United States and China, are emerging in Europe, with major companies …
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More traffic, but halved profits for airlines in 2026: Industry forecast
Jun 07 2026
Airlines expect to carry more passengers this year but earn only half as much profit as in 2025, as high fuel prices …
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French mobile operators agree 20.4-bn-euro joint bid for SFR
Jun 07 2026
Three of France's mobile operators have agreed a joint bid worth 20.4 billion euros ($23.5 billion) for rival SFR, owned …
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Dubai luxury hotels woo staycationers as tourists flee
Jun 07 2026
Once reserved for wealthy travellers, Dubai's top-notch hotels have become almost exclusively reliant on residents, …
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German carmakers weigh China, defence tie-ups for idle plants
Jun 07 2026
Germany's beleaguered carmakers are desperately seeking solutions for their under-used factories, with speculation …
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Luxury sector seeks to recover its cachet
Jun 07 2026
Faced with a painful slowdown in recent years, the luxury sector is seeking to recover its mojo by juggling a …
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