Business and Economy
Deal for evicted Spanish pensioner as PM seeks new housing law
AFP - 1h ago
A Madrid pensioner whose eviction sparked nationwide protests that have piled pressure on the government to resolve …
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Certification of Boeing 737 MAX delayed by software bug
AFP - 1h ago
US air safety regulators are delaying certification of the 737 MAX 10 until determining a fresh software glitch poses no …
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Trump announces 'biggest' US steel plant in battleground Iowa
AFP - 1h ago
US President Donald Trump on Monday unveiled plans to build what he called America's biggest ever steel plant in Iowa, a …
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US stocks fall, bond yields rise as Middle East war drags on
AFP - 1h ago
Wall Street stocks retreated Monday as US Treasury yields continued to climb after US President Donald Trump rejected …
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Ukraine to postpone some spending amid delays in aid: PM
AFP - 3h ago
Ukraine will postpone some spending commitments, including reconstruction work, because of delays in receiving aid from …
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Spain housing protests keep heat on government as PM seeks new law
AFP - 2h ago
Protesters angered by Spain's chronic housing crisis and the eviction of a pensioner camped in central Madrid for a …
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MaXhosa puts South Africa on the Paris fashion map
AFP - 2h ago
South African brand MaXhosa Africa lit up the first day of Paris Women's Fashion Week on Monday with a debut collection …
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Shein sees 1% revenue growth in first half of 2026
AFP - 5h ago
Fast-fashion giant Shein reported on Monday one-percent on-year growth in net revenue to $20.1 billion in the first half …
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Moscow seizes Russian assets of German food retailer Metro
AFP - 6h ago
Russian authorities on Monday seized the assets of German wholesaler and food retailer Metro -- the latest in a series …
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Oil takes off again, Wall Street dips after Trump rejects Iran truce offer
AFP - 3h ago
Oil futures surged more than three percent Monday, while Wall Street dipped and European equities stalled after US …
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Trump admin finalizes reversal of US fuel economy standards
AFP - 7h ago
President Donald Trump's administration on Monday finalized its rollback of US fuel economy standards that were meant to …
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Oil up, Wall Street dips after Trump rejects Iran truce offer
AFP - 1h ago
Oil futures surged more than four percent before retreating from their latest peak on Monday, alongside gains for …
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Wartime Ukraine works to keep its railways on track
AFP - 9h ago
Oleksandr Pokotylo is the chief engineer at the Poltava Locomotive Repair Plant and it's his job to help keep Ukraine's …
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French prosecutors seek two-year sentence for ex-minister Dati in graft case
AFP - 10h ago
France prosecutors on Monday sought two years with an electronic tag and a five-year ban on public office for ex-culture …
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Madrid housing protesters vow to maintain pressure on government
AFP - 8h ago
Demonstrators camping in a central Madrid square vowed Monday to keep up the pressure on Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez …
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Energy markets rally after Trump rejects Iran truce offer
AFP - 3h ago
Oil futures surged more than four percent on Monday, alongside gains for natural gas and diesel prices, after US …
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Japanese convenience store enlists Lady Gaga to bolster recruitment
AFP - 11h ago
Japanese convenience store chain FamilyMart has enlisted Lady Gaga for a recruitment campaign, convincing the pop icon …
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Radio frequencies vital to Earth observation must be protected: UN
AFP - 12h ago
Radio frequencies needed for weather forecasts, early warning systems, climate monitoring and water management must be …
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Oil prices spike after Trump rejects Iran truce offer
AFP - 2h ago
Oil prices spiked with bond yields Monday as Donald Trump's rejection of an Iranian offer of a seven-day truce stoked …
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Women's Fashion Week kicks off in Paris
AFP - 10h ago
Paris Women's Fashion Week opens Monday with a debut show from South African brand MaXhosa Africa and a fresh collection …
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White House releases list of products US, China could tax less
AFP - 15h ago
The White House released Sunday lists of products that could benefit from lower tariffs under an arrangement with China …
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Anthropic CEO Amodei to dine with Trump at White House
AFP - 14h ago
President Donald Trump said he will have a late dinner Sunday night with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, the top AI …
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Re-released 'Avengers: Endgame' snaps-up N. America box office lead
Sep 27 2026
"Avengers: Endgame" dusted competitors in the North American weekend box office, as the 2019 super hero film was …
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Trump expects new Iran talks despite rejecting deal offer
Sep 27 2026
US President Donald Trump said Sunday that he expects talks with Iran to resume in the coming week, despite his …
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Armani sprinkles glitter on discreet elegance at Milan show
Sep 27 2026
One year after the death of Giorgio Armani, his brand's designs are pairing traditional elegance with crystals and …
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Iran stands firm on Hormuz plan after US rejection
Sep 27 2026
Iran stood firm Sunday on its conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, despite US President Donald Trump's …
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Turkey ex-minister resigns as investment fund crisis grows
Sep 27 2026
A former minister and senior member of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's ruling AKP party said late Saturday she …
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AI startup urges optimism from Europe despite safety fears
Sep 27 2026
Europe needs to view artificial intelligence with more optimism -- despite growing warnings about its dangers -- or risk …
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Italy winemakers hail bumper harvest but cut output
Sep 27 2026
Wine growers in Italy's Piedmont region are celebrating a bountiful harvest despite the extreme heat but warn they have …
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Kyiv shoppers feel the pinch from Russian strikes
Sep 27 2026
With one eye on the shelves and the other on his phone, Maksym Tarasenko has gotten used to keeping an eye out for …
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Nepal's hydropower ambitions face climate reality check
Sep 27 2026
Nepal's hydropower boom has long been touted as a cornerstone of economic growth and renewable energy, but the …
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Louise Trotter expands her palette at Bottega Veneta
Sep 26 2026
A year after her acclaimed debut show at Bottega Veneta, Louise Trotter expanded her palette and her bags on Saturday …
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Trump rejects Iran proposal for deal to reopen Hormuz
Sep 26 2026
US President Donald Trump on Saturday rejected a truce deal proposed by Iran that Tehran said could have reopened the …
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Iran proposes Hormuz plan, Trump reportedly refuses
Sep 26 2026
The United States had yet to publicly respond on Saturday after Iran offered a plan to reopen the strategic Strait of …
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TikTok agrees to teen limits in US settlement following Meta
Sep 26 2026
TikTok on Friday agreed to pay Alabama at least $100 million and enact time limits and other restrictions for teen …
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Venezuela's oil cradle pins hopes on US energy deals
Sep 26 2026
In the birthplace of Venezuela's oil industry, thick black crude seeps through cracks in the earth, and the air is heavy …
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US, China buy time with trade truce as pressure builds
Sep 26 2026
Washington and Beijing may have bought themselves breathing space with an extended trade truce, but analysts warn that …
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TikTok to pay Alabama $100 mn under pre-trial settlement
Sep 26 2026
TikTok on Friday agreed to pay Alabama at least $100 million and enact limits for teen users, avoiding a trial set to …
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Lula bans sports betting days ahead of Brazil's election
Sep 25 2026
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Friday banned sports betting sites, the biggest sponsor of the country's …
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US court sides with Pentagon in Anthropic AI ban
Sep 25 2026
A US appeals court upheld on Friday the Pentagon's decision to exclude Anthropic from its supply chain, a decision taken …
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Wall Street stocks rise, greeting optimism over possible US-Iran deal
Sep 25 2026
Wall Street stocks bounced Friday to finish a volatile week on a positive note, greeting a drop in oil prices on hopes …
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US court refuses to overturn Pentagon ban on Anthropic
Sep 25 2026
A US appeals court upheld on Friday the Pentagon's decision to exclude Anthropic from its supply chain, a decision taken …
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Oil prices fall on cautious hopes for US-Iran progress
Sep 25 2026
Oil prices retreated slightly Friday on reports of potential overtures to ending the US-Iran war, which helped support …
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First US trial against TikTok to open Monday
Sep 25 2026
TikTok goes on trial Monday in Alabama, accused by the state of misleading parents about tools meant to shield children …
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European stock markets climb as oil prices drop
Sep 25 2026
Europe's main stock markets climbed Friday, as oil prices retreated after a volatile week's trading in reaction to …
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Ireland's Gaza stance spills from Eurovision into football
Sep 25 2026
No Irish supporters in the stadium, no home match in Ireland and no pundits or Irish commentary on television: the …
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Asian markets mixed after recent oil surge
Sep 25 2026
Asian markets were mixed Friday after recent oil price surges, as US and Japanese bond yields hit multi-year highs with …
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Cash for nature protection: hotelier's offer to Principe islanders
Sep 25 2026
On the paradise island of Principe, a lush jungle haven in the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Guinea, a South African …
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US miner KoBold bets on AI to gain edge in DR Congo mineral hunt
Sep 25 2026
Geologists from US mining company KoBold Metals are pushing deep into the Congolese bush, hoping a cutting-edge army of …
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Asian markets mixed after oil gains
Sep 25 2026
Asian markets were mixed Friday after recent oil price surges and as US and Japanese bond yields hit multi-year highs …
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Hopping mad: New health warning stirs up Belgian brewers
Sep 25 2026
In a country famed worldwide for its beer, a proposed tweak to health warnings on adverts for alcoholic drinks has …
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Trump hosts Xi for state dinner as pomp masks tensions
Sep 25 2026
US President Donald Trump hosted Chinese leader Xi Jinping for a lavish state dinner at the White House on Thursday, …
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Global stocks mostly fall as oil prices and bond yields rise
Sep 24 2026
Stock markets mostly fell and oil prices climbed on Thursday as US Treasury bond yields hit multi-year highs, driven …
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Guyana urges Venezuela at UN to respect ICJ's ruling on Essequibo region
Sep 24 2026
Guyanese President Irfaan Ali urged Venezuela before the UN General Assembly on Thursday to respect the International …
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Xi sets red lines for Trump despite lavish White House welcome
Sep 24 2026
Xi Jinping told Donald Trump on Thursday that Beijing and Washington must peacefully manage their superpower rivalry, as …
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Starbucks to close 250 more cafes in North America
Sep 24 2026
Starbucks will close 250 more cafes in North America in its latest drive to improve financial returns, the coffee …
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Average EU diesel price hits record 2.23 euros a litre: AFP analysis
Sep 24 2026
Diesel prices at pumps across the European Union have hit a new high of 2.23 euros per litre, up from 2.16 euros the …
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Stocks fall as oil prices rise and bonds back under pressure
Sep 24 2026
Stock markets mostly fell and oil prices climbed on Thursday as inflation fears, driven by a lack of progress in ending …
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What happens if the US bans diesel exports
Sep 24 2026
With diesel prices hitting records ahead of the US midterm elections, President Donald Trump has expressed support for a …
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Top ECB official to resign to take up IMF role
Sep 24 2026
The ECB said Thursday a top official will resign early to take up a role at the IMF, the first in a series of looming …
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Xi and Trump call for peace in lavish White House state visit
Sep 24 2026
Xi Jinping called Thursday for the United States and China to manage their superpower rivalry and keep AI under human …
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Trump welcomes Xi to White House, touting agreement on AI
Sep 24 2026
Donald Trump welcomed Chinese leader Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday for a pageantry-filled summit, as the US …
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Eviction of pensioner puts Spain housing crisis in spotlight
Sep 24 2026
The eviction of an 87-year-old from her Madrid home has highlighted a political paralysis that has thwarted efforts to …
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Stocks fall, oil prices rise as global bonds back under pressure
Sep 24 2026
Stock markets mostly fell and oil prices climbed on Thursday as inflation fears, driven by a lack of progress in ending …
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UK man died putting women, children first in Mozambique jihadist siege: coroner
Sep 24 2026
A British contractor trapped during a 2021 siege by jihadists in Mozambique was "unlawfully killed" after refusing to …
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Trump welcomes Xi to Washington with lavish praise
Sep 24 2026
Donald Trump will host Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the White House on Thursday for a day full of pageantry, as the US …
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Stocks fall, oil prices rise as global bonds under pressure
Sep 24 2026
Stock markets mostly fell and oil prices climbed on Thursday as inflation fears, driven by a lack of progress in ending …
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German think tanks urge Merz to stick with reforms after election defeats
Sep 24 2026
German economic think tanks urged Chancellor Friedrich Merz's coalition on Thursday to stay the course on policy reforms …
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EU battle over how to define 'Made in Europe'
Sep 24 2026
The European Union's push to boost strategic domestic industries has sparked a fierce fight over what "Made in Europe" …
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Hungary detects invasive spotted lanternfly for first time in EU
Sep 24 2026
An invasive insect linked to major agricultural losses in the US has been detected in the European Union for the first …
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France's top-selling newspaper to slash jobs
Sep 24 2026
France's biggest-selling newspaper, the regional daily Ouest-France, will cut 156 jobs according to union sources, …
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Asian markets fall on US-China jitters as leaders meet
Sep 24 2026
Asian markets fell on Thursday as jitters around a high-stakes summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese …
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Beijingers eye Xi-Trump summit for trade relief, stable ties
Sep 24 2026
Residents in China's capital hope President Xi Jinping's high-stakes meeting with US counterpart Donald Trump in …
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Trump to fete Xi with lavish White House welcome
Sep 24 2026
US President Donald Trump will host Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the White House on Thursday for a day full of pageantry …
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Bulgaria's battery boom pays off as drought hits power plants
Sep 24 2026
As Eastern Europe's power sector has taken a hit from a record drought, Bulgaria has benefitted from building out …
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Australian PM says OpenAI hacked government health website
Sep 24 2026
A rogue OpenAI model bypassed safeguards during training and hacked an Australian government website, Prime Minister …
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Markets mixed as China's Xi arrives for US talks
Sep 24 2026
Asian markets were mixed on Thursday as traders eyed a high-stakes summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese …
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North Korean IT contractor found remote work in New Zealand: agency
Sep 24 2026
A North Korean IT worker used a fake identity to obtain remote work with a New Zealand company and then threatened to …
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Meta launches camera-free AI glasses amid privacy pushback
Sep 24 2026
Meta unveiled several new wearables powered by its AI models on Wednesday, including an audio-only, camera-free version …
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Iran airlines cancel flights as US sanctions hit
Sep 24 2026
Iranian airlines were forced to cancel some international flights on Wednesday after the United States tightened …
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Xi arrives in US to personal Trump welcome
Sep 23 2026
US President Donald Trump treated Chinese President Xi Jinping to a rare personal airport welcome Wednesday, kicking off …
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At UN, tech chiefs urge caution in AI development
Sep 23 2026
Leaders of major AI firms told the UN Security Council on Wednesday that the technology calls for heightened vigilance, …
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Outgoing UN chief makes final climate push at New York summit
Sep 23 2026
Outgoing UN chief Antonio Guterres on Wednesday hailed the "unstoppable" rise of renewable energy and urged countries to …
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Stocks fall on soaring bond yields, higher oil prices
Sep 23 2026
Stock markets fell Wednesday as oil prices rose sharply and US bond yields jumped on inflation fears, with world leaders …
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China's Xi to get rare airport welcome from Trump
Sep 23 2026
US President Donald Trump will roll out the red carpet for Xi Jinping on Wednesday, giving the Chinese leader a rare …
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McDonald's to boost franchisees as inflation weighs on consumers
Sep 23 2026
McDonald's unveiled plans Wednesday to steer $8.5 billion to franchisees for restaurant remodels and technology upgrades …
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ILO financial crisis takes centre stage in leadership race
Sep 23 2026
The three candidates vying for the International Labour Organization helm faced off Wednesday, with the deep financial …
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Stocks dip, oil soars despite Trump hailing "productive" Iran talks
Sep 23 2026
Stock markets fell on Wednesday while oil rose sharply as investors weighed the chances of a deal to end the Mideast …
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Turkey reassures investors over investment fund crisis
Sep 23 2026
Turkey's justice minister on Wednesday said the government's top priority was to recover the money of nearly half a …
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Fendi brings disco bling, Italian style, to Milan Fashion Week
Sep 23 2026
Fendi's Maria Grazia Chiuri unveiled a wardrobe of sensual, sheer, 1970s-influenced looks Wednesday at Milan Fashion …
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Stocks dip, oil rises as traders eye chances of Iran deal
Sep 23 2026
Stock markets fell on Wednesday and oil prices rose as investors weighed the chances of a deal to end the Mideast war, …
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How is the EU approaching record fuel prices?
Sep 23 2026
Transport fuel prices in the European Union have struck record highs in recent days, driven by oil futures surging …
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Oil falls, stocks steady as Trump hails 'good' Iran talks
Sep 23 2026
Oil prices fell and stock markets traded steadier Wednesday after recent volatility, as Donald Trump said US and Iranian …
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China's Xi heads to US for talks with Trump: state media
Sep 23 2026
China's leader Xi Jinping departed Beijing on Wednesday, bound for Washington where he will meet with US President …
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Oil prices fall after Trump hails 'good' talks with Iran
Sep 23 2026
Oil prices fell on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said US and Iranian representatives had met for "very good" …
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Meta leans into AI, smart glasses amid privacy pushback
Sep 23 2026
Meta has spent billions to stay competitive with artificial intelligence, but the tech giant faces growing pushback as …
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Outgoing UN chief makes climate push at New York summit
Sep 23 2026
Fresh from accusing fossil fuel interests of treating the atmosphere like an "open sewer," outgoing UN chief Antonio …
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Trump met with Venezuela's interim leader at UN
Sep 23 2026
US President Donald Trump and Venezuela's interim leader Delcy Rodriguez met in person for the first time on Tuesday and …
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Tata turmoil shines light on India succession woes
Sep 23 2026
In little over a month, the chairman of India's corporate giant Tata Group has gone from seeking another term to …
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Trump renames AI 'super intelligence' as leaders jostle over dangers
Sep 23 2026
President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that the US government would rename artificial intelligence "super …
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French prosecutors probe secret filming of women with smart glasses
Sep 23 2026
Paris prosecutors said Tuesday they had opened several probes after receiving complaints concerning women filmed on the …
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Oil prices retreat as markets welcome US-Iran talks
Sep 22 2026
Oil prices fell again Tuesday as markets focused on the potential upside of renewed US-Iran diplomatic engagement while …
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