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Saudi employee arrested for allegedly bugging OpenAI office
AFP - 7m ago
A Saudi employee of OpenAI was arrested after allegedly planting a recording device in one of the company's San …
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Why AI makes computer worms harder to stop
AFP - 2h ago
Anthropic's warning that AI-powered "worms" could soon spread across smart gadgets is the latest in a series of studies …
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US fines Bank of America $1.2 bn for anti-money laundering violations
AFP - 2h ago
The US Treasury Department said Tuesday that it is imposing penalties of more than $1.2 billion on Bank of America, …
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Croatia trials full driverless robotaxi service
AFP - 3h ago
A Croatian firm that launched Europe's first commercial robotaxi service earlier this year is now testing fully …
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Big US banks report strong earnings and stay bullish on AI
AFP - 3h ago
Major US banks offered a largely upbeat outlook Tuesday, expressing confidence that the artificial intelligence …
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US stocks dip ahead of inflation data as tech sell-off hits Asia
AFP - 4m ago
Wall Street stocks were mostly lower at the end of a choppy session Tuesday, digesting solid results from US banks and a …
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Reese Witherspoon, France's Mediawan to buy Hello Sunshine
AFP - 3h ago
Reese Witherspoon and French content group Mediawan on Tuesday said they were buying Hello Sunshine, the women-focused …
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Microsoft's Brad Smith calls for 'real and effective' AI safety standards
AFP - 3h ago
Microsoft president Brad Smith warned Tuesday that industry and governments must "act with urgency" to create "real and …
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French economy minister denies country caught in debt 'snowball'
AFP - 4h ago
France's Economy Minister Roland Lescure said Tuesday that the country was not trapped in a debt "snowball" as he …
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Nvidia says to invest in French medical website
AFP - 6h ago
AI chip giant Nvidia will take a minority stake in French medical website Doctolib that plans to use the technology to …
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Anthropic warns of AI 'worms' spreading across smart gadgets
AFP - 6h ago
Small artificial intelligence models may be only months away from being able to behave like a computer worm, copying …
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Goldman Sachs profits jump as CEO says no plans to exit
AFP - 6h ago
Goldman Sachs reported higher third-quarter profit on Tuesday, sending shares higher as CEO David Solomon said there …
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Apple unveils HomeView smart display in renewed home push
AFP - 6h ago
Apple on Tuesday unveiled HomeView, a voice-driven smart display built around its revamped Siri AI assistant, as the …
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Tech stocks slide on AI jitters
AFP - 4h ago
Asia's tech-heavy stock markets slumped Tuesday on fresh worries about the outlook for the AI investment boom, …
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France budget debate faces rocky start as Socialists vow to fight
AFP - 3h ago
The French government was on Tuesday set to take the 2027 budget to debate in parliament, with the opposition Socialists …
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Tech stocks slump on AI jitters; oil falls
AFP - 2h ago
Asia's tech-heavy stock markets slumped Tuesday on fresh worries about the outlook for the AI investment boom, while a …
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EU economy chief doubtful Russian diesel exports will affect prices
AFP - 9h ago
EU economy chief Valdis Dombrovskis told AFP on Tuesday that Russian diesel sales recently authorised by the United …
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IMF upgrades 2026 growth forecast but warns of 'split' outlook
AFP - 8h ago
The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday forecast global growth in 2026 would slow less than previously expected …
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Seoul, Tokyo stocks plunge as Asia suffers fresh tech rout
AFP - 2h ago
Seoul, Tokyo and Taipei led losses across Asian stock markets on Tuesday as technology firms plunged on fresh worries …
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'No choice': IMF says developing countries must cut spending despite war shock
AFP - 16h ago
The International Monetary Fund warned on Tuesday that while low-income developing countries were dealing with the …
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Oil rises as Saudi Arabia vows resonse to attacks
Oct 12 2026
Oil prices rose Monday as Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi movement launched additional strikes on Saudi Arabia, adding to …
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Meta says its new AI models on par with OpenAI, Anthropic
Oct 12 2026
Meta on Monday unveiled two new "frontier" artificial intelligence models called Wonder and Wonder Full, which the …
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Americans Hall and Woodford win economics Nobel for stabilisation models
Oct 12 2026
Americans Robert Hall and Michael Woodford were awarded the Nobel economics prize Monday for their work on how monetary …
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Oil rises as Trump comments roil energy markets
Oct 12 2026
The Brent oil price reached nearly $107 a barrel Monday after Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi movement launched strikes on …
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French supermarkets suffer refrigerator shutdown after 'unprecedented' cyberattack
Oct 12 2026
Major French supermarket chains on Monday said they were hit by a cyberattack that caused their refrigerators to shoot …
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UK retains early access to test latest US AI models
Oct 12 2026
Britain will retain early access to the latest artificial intelligence models for safety testing, the country's AI …
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French supermarket chains say cyberattack forced refrigerator shutdown
Oct 12 2026
Major French supermarket chains Intermarche and Cooperative U were hit by a cyberattack that caused their refrigerators …
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Policymakers take on energy shock, rising debt at IMF-World Bank meetings
Oct 12 2026
Finance ministers and central bankers meet in Bangkok this week for the annual gatherings of the International Monetary …
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Stocks mixed as oil prices slip after Trump hails 'energy ceasefire'
Oct 12 2026
Stock markets were mixed on Monday as oil prices fell after Donald Trump announced an "energy ceasefire" between Russia …
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NZ bank in free speech row over 'explicit' sheep memes
Oct 12 2026
A bank in New Zealand has found itself at the centre of an unlikely free speech row after an attempt to remove …
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Stocks rise as oil prices tumble after Trump hails 'energy ceasefire'
Oct 12 2026
Most stock markets rose Monday as oil prices tumbled after Donald Trump announced an "energy ceasefire" between Russia …
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Trump's 'energy ceasefire' sparks confusion as Russia strikes Ukraine
Oct 11 2026
US President Donald Trump sowed confusion on Sunday, announcing an "energy ceasefire" between Ukraine and Russia that …
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Russia hits Ukraine power plants despite Trump energy ceasefire claim
Oct 11 2026
Russian strikes hit multiple Ukrainian power plants on Sunday after US President Donald Trump's claim that both sides …
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Zelensky surprised, Moscow mum as Trump announces energy ceasefire
Oct 11 2026
US President Donald Trump said Sunday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to halt strikes on each other's energy …
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Bill Gates warns cyberattacks most imminent AI threat
Oct 11 2026
Bill Gates on Sunday warned that unregulated artificial intelligence poses a growing threat and predicted an escalation …
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Trump says Russia and Ukraine agree to 'energy ceasefire'
Oct 11 2026
US President Donald Trump said in a brief statement Sunday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to halt strikes on each …
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Ukraine to stop refinery strikes when Russia curbs energy attacks: Zelensky
Oct 11 2026
Ukraine would be ready to stop hitting Russian oil refineries if Russia curbed its attacks on Ukrainian energy …
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South Korea completes trial of Arctic shipping route
Oct 11 2026
A South Korean container ship returned on Sunday from a trial voyage through the Arctic, testing an alternative route …
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Power, water, jobs: Google on India data centre concerns
Oct 11 2026
Construction of a massive Google data centre in the Indian city of Visakhapatnam has been met with resistance from …
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Google faces backlash against India data centre
Oct 11 2026
Handcuffs encircle Google's logo on one campaign poster, while another warns that people "cannot drink data", as …
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Trump urges Zelensky replacement as diesel row rages
Oct 11 2026
Donald Trump called on Saturday for Ukraine to "get a new leader" after Volodymyr Zelensky slammed Washington's easing …
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Trump's trade wars sting US manufacturers ahead of midterms
Oct 11 2026
For Doug Rende, who runs an aluminum product manufacturer in the US state of Ohio, President Donald Trump's tariffs have …
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Trump, Zelensky clash over diesel deal as Russian strikes kill 21
Oct 10 2026
US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky traded barbs Saturday after Washington moved to ease …
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Zelensky blasts diesel deal as Russian strikes kill 16
Oct 10 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday that Moscow was expressing its "thanks" for a diesel deal agreed …
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Brazil prosecutors sue Shell for $108 mn over deadly 2024 floods
Oct 10 2026
Brazilian prosecutors have filed an unprecedented lawsuit against oil giant Shell's subsidiary in the country, demanding …
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Proposed EU budget cut back in search for Christmas deal
Oct 10 2026
Ireland, which holds the EU's rotating presidency, suggested Saturday slashing the bloc's next proposed budget by 140 …
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Zelensky blasts diesel deal after Russian strikes kill 15
Oct 10 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday that Russia was expressing its "thanks" for a diesel deal agreed …
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Proposed next EU budget cut back in search for deal
Oct 10 2026
Ireland, which holds the EU's rotating presidency, suggested Saturday slashing the bloc's next proposed budget by 140 …
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Trump hails Russia deal to release diesel as midterms loom
Oct 09 2026
US President Donald Trump said Friday that he had secured Russia's agreement for a major release of diesel, as he eased …
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Stocks rise as Trump says Russia to release diesel to world markets
Oct 09 2026
Stock markets climbed Friday after US President Donald Trump ruled out a strike on Iran before midterm elections, while …
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Turkey jails 2 journalists pending trial for fund crisis 'misinformation'
Oct 09 2026
A Turkish court on Friday jailed two journalists pending trial for allegedly spreading misinformation over a sprawling …
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Activists hope trial will stop 'forever chemicals' at Italy plant
Oct 09 2026
Egio Spineto filters his water and avoids eating locally grown produce in case it is contaminated, but the chemicals …
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Trump forms panel to probe US Fed governor Lisa Cook
Oct 09 2026
US President Donald Trump has set up a committee to probe Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over alleged "false …
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Stocks advance as Trump rules out pre-vote Iran attack
Oct 09 2026
Stock markets climbed Friday as oil prices dropped after President Donald Trump ruled out a strike on Iran before next …
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China agrees to 'moderate' car exports to Europe: EU commerce chief
Oct 09 2026
China and the European Union reached an understanding to "moderate" hybrid vehicles exports on Friday, which could …
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Massive debt puts France in a bind as investor doubts deepen
Oct 09 2026
French government bonds have become the bane of investors on fears that officials are unwilling or unable to rein in …
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'Human-authored' book labels gain ground amid AI scandals
Oct 09 2026
Initiatives to label books as written by humans, and not artificial intelligence, are gaining ground following a string …
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BMW pulls car lease offer from German far-right politician
Oct 09 2026
BMW has withdrawn an offer to lease a car to a politician from the far-right AfD party who was elected to a top post in …
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Stocks advance, oil retreats as Trump rules out pre-vote Iran attack
Oct 09 2026
Stock markets climbed Friday as oil prices dropped after President Donald Trump ruled out a strike on Iran before next …
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OpenAI denies firing researchers over AI safety warnings
Oct 09 2026
OpenAI on Friday hit back at three former safety researchers who accused the ChatGPT-maker of firing them for warning …
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China, EU agree on dialogue, cars and rare earths after trade talks
Oct 09 2026
China and the European Union reached an "understanding" on hybrid vehicles on Friday, as their commerce chiefs concluded …
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EU trade chief seeks 'tangible outcomes' in China talks
Oct 09 2026
China and the European Union agreed on Friday to "strengthen" dialogue after talks between their commerce chiefs that …
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EU states agree beefed-up European financial markets watchdog
Oct 09 2026
EU finance ministers struck a deal Friday to establish a new, more powerful European securities watchdog as part of …
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Stocks up, oil retreats as Trump rules out pre-vote Iran attack
Oct 09 2026
Stock markets climbed Friday as oil prices dropped after President Donald Trump ruled out a strike on Iran before next …
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Saint Laurent designer Vaccarello leaves after glittering decade
Oct 09 2026
Belgian fashion designer Anthony Vaccarello is to leave Saint Laurent after a decade in charge, having overseen a surge …
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Asian stocks mostly up as traders weigh AI, oil dips after surge
Oct 09 2026
Asian stocks mostly rose on Friday as traders weighed the outlook for the AI investment boom, with support coming from a …
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Asian stocks mixed amid AI concerns, oil dips after surge
Oct 09 2026
Asian stocks mostly rose Friday as traders weighed the outlook for the AI investment boom, with support coming from a …
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More than just football: How scandal-tainted City led Manchester's rebirth
Oct 09 2026
Standing behind the counter of his fish-and-chip shop near the Etihad Stadium, Sailish Parekh says the transformation of …
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Fuel, fertilizer costs strain US farmers' support for Republicans in midterms
Oct 09 2026
As soybean farmer David Schacht begins his fall harvest, surging diesel and fertilizer costs are fast outpacing his …
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Trump's 'super intelligence' rebrand to sell AI faces uphill battle
Oct 09 2026
Donald Trump's campaign to rename artificial intelligence as "super intelligence" is unlikely to win over a wary public …
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Oil surges, stocks sink on jitters over US plans in Iran war
Oct 08 2026
Oil prices soared Thursday following reports that the United States could launch fresh attacks on Iran before next …
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OpenAI revenue gap report rattles AI stocks
Oct 08 2026
OpenAI is bringing in about $20 billion less in annualized revenue than investors had been led to believe, the Financial …
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Nigeria looks to ease fuel prices as election looms
Oct 08 2026
Nigeria's finance minister unveiled a raft of measures Thursday aimed at cushioning against energy shocks as the country …
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Saudi kindergarten hit by debris as Houthis say Riyadh airport targeted
Oct 08 2026
The Saudi civil defence agency said a kindergarten and a medical complex in Riyadh were damaged by debris from a missile …
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US suspending Microsoft from visa program: Vance
Oct 08 2026
US Vice President JD Vance said Thursday that software giant Microsoft was being suspended from a key visa program as …
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Riyadh kindergarten hit by interception debris as Houthis say targeted airport
Oct 08 2026
The Saudi civil defence agency said a kindergarten and a medical complex in Riyadh were damaged by debris from a missile …
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Russian data centre hit by drone in first for Ukraine war
Oct 08 2026
A drone attack caused a fire at a data centre belonging to Russian technology giant Yandex, the company told AFP …
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Oil surges, stocks sink as US reportedly eyes new Iran strikes
Oct 08 2026
Oil prices soared more than five percent Thursday following reports that the United States could launch fresh attacks on …
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AI startup Manus raises $500m after Meta acquisition blocked by China
Oct 08 2026
AI startup Manus, whose acquisition by Meta was blocked by the Chinese government, said Thursday it had completed a …
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WTO hikes 2026 trade growth forecast on AI boom
Oct 08 2026
The WTO on Thursday sharply raised its global trade growth forecast for 2026, with merchandise trade riding the AI boom …
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Bid by Italy's Intesa bank to take over MPS gets boost
Oct 08 2026
The main shareholders of Italy's Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS) have boosted the chances of a takeover by Intesa …
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EU okay for winter despite 'historically low' gas stocks: operators
Oct 08 2026
The European Union is capable of meeting demand for gas this winter but its reserves are at "historically low" levels …
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Britain's Burnham says open to Germany joining warplane project
Oct 08 2026
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Thursday that he was open to having Germany join a next-generation fighter jet …
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Diplomats, schools in Saudi take safety measures after blasts heard: sources to AFP
Oct 08 2026
Diplomats stationed in the Saudi capital were sheltering in place and international schools took safety measures on …
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Oil surges, stocks sink as US reportedly eyes fresh Iran strikes
Oct 08 2026
Oil prices soared more than five percent Thursday following reports that the United States could launch fresh attacks on …
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France struggles to wean social housing off gas
Oct 08 2026
As France recovers from a sweltering summer where thousands died in gruelling heatwaves, the country now faces a dilemma …
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In Beijing, EU trade envoy says deficit with China 'unsustainable'
Oct 08 2026
The European Union's top commerce official said Thursday that the bloc's trade deficit with China was "unsustainable", …
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Germany lifts GDP forecast as economy withstands Iran war
Oct 08 2026
Germany on Thursday sharply raised its growth forecast for this year, saying Europe's biggest economy had withstood the …
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Taiwan says exports hit record in September on AI demand
Oct 08 2026
Taiwan's exports hit a record high of $87.2 billion in September, the government said Thursday, thanks to skyrocketing …
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Drone hits Yandex data centre, in first such attack on Russia
Oct 08 2026
A drone caused a fire at a data centre belonging to Russian technology company Yandex, the company told AFP Thursday, in …
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Oil prices surge and stocks sink on fresh inflation worries
Oct 08 2026
Oil prices soared Thursday and equities tumbled on fresh inflation fears following a report that said President Donald …
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Stocks fall further as oil surge fans fresh inflation worries
Oct 08 2026
Equities extended losses Thursday as a fresh surge in oil prices stoked inflation fears, following a report that said …
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Stocks fall further as oil spike fans fresh inflation worries
Oct 08 2026
Equities extended losses Thursday as inflation fears were stoked by a fresh jump in oil prices following a report that …
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Gas, health care, utilities: high costs squeeze US midterm voters
Oct 08 2026
Former US steelworker Denise Barber retired three years ago, but steep gasoline prices and family healthcare needs are …
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Samsung expects 780% quarterly operating profit jump on AI boom
Oct 08 2026
Samsung Electronics forecast Thursday a more than 780 percent leap in third-quarter operating profit from a year …
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EU trade chief seeks to dial down China tensions
Oct 07 2026
The European Union's top commerce official was due in China on Thursday for talks aimed at bringing both sides back from …
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Stocks slide as oil sees volatile trading day over Iran war fears
Oct 07 2026
Stock markets slid on Wednesday after a volatile day of trading for oil that saw the commodity rise sharply before …
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Microsoft pushes AI vision with new, expensive Surface laptop
Oct 07 2026
Microsoft is pushing a "hybrid intelligence" future with a new Surface Ultra laptop that runs on Nvidia artificial …
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French luxury giant to fund redevelopment of two Paris streets: city hall
Oct 07 2026
French luxury giant Louis Vuitton, part of the LVMH conglomerate of France's richest person Bernard Arnault, is to fund …
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Stocks slide as oil climbs on Mideast flareup
Oct 07 2026
Oil prices rose Wednesday on fresh concerns about Middle East supplies following a warning that Iran appeared to be …
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IEA ready to release more oil reserves if necessary
Oct 07 2026
The International Energy Agency's member countries stand ready to release additional oil from their strategic reserves …
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HSBC 'consults' over UK unit job cuts amid AI adoption
Oct 07 2026
HSBC said Wednesday consultations were underway, after the Financial Times reported that hundreds of jobs were at risk …
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