Business and Economy
OpenAI makes move to go public one week after rival Anthropic
AFP - 1h ago
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI on Monday took the first step toward going public, one week after arch-rival Anthropic announced …
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Iran, Israel say hostilities on hold after first attacks since truce
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Iran and Israel said Monday that hostilities between them had halted, after the two countries exchanged strikes that …
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Tech stock rebound drives Wall Street gains, oil pares rise after fresh strikes
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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
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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
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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
AFP - 6h ago
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
AFP - 1h ago
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
AFP - 12h ago
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
AFP - 13h ago
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
AFP - 20h ago
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
AFP - 19h ago
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
AFP - 17h ago
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
AFP - 5h ago
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
AFP - 17h ago
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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As OPEC+ meets, Iran war hobbles power to shape oil market
Jun 07 2026
OPEC+ ministers meet Sunday to weigh higher production quotas in a bid to cap oil prices that have surged since the Iran …
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US gamers getting older as industry reports growth
Jun 07 2026
Video games are having a moment in the United States -- but the players are getting older.
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Albanians step up protests over Trump-linked property development
Jun 06 2026
Thousands of people rallied Saturday in the Albanian capital and hundreds in a protected nature reserve on the country's …
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Turkey probes billionaire businessman, 95 over Kurdish woman joke
Jun 06 2026
Prosecutors on Saturday opened a probe into a 95-year-old billionaire and honorary head of Koc Holdings, Turkey's …
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Albanians step up protests at Trump-linked property development
Jun 06 2026
Several hundred people gathered Saturday in a protected nature reserve on the Albanian coast to protest at plans for a …
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Airlines gather in Rio to chart course as horizon darkens
Jun 06 2026
Airline executives descend on Rio this weekend to weigh the prospects for an industry grappling with geopolitical …
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US reports second case of dangerous livestock pest
Jun 06 2026
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) said Friday it has detected a second case of a dangerous livestock pest whose …
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Tech sell-off, rate-hike fears drive Wall Street plunge
Jun 05 2026
Wall Street's key indices closed heavily in the red on Friday, hit by a massive sell-off in technology stocks following …
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SpaceX signs pre-IPO deal to provide AI computing to Google
Jun 05 2026
SpaceX on Friday signed a blockbuster cloud computing agreement under which Google will pay the Elon Musk-founded rocket …
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Putin rules out meeting Zelensky and vows to pursue war goals
Jun 05 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday ruled out meeting his Ukrainian counterpart any time soon, a day after …
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Strong US job growth beats expectations in May, firming recent gains
Jun 05 2026
US job growth surged past expectations in May with the unemployment rate remaining steady, as the labor market in the …
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Putin rules out Zelensky meeting any time soon
Jun 05 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday ruled out meeting his Ukrainian counterpart any time soon, a day after …
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Putin rules out imminent Zelensky meeting
Jun 05 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday ruled out meeting his Ukrainian counterpart any time soon, a day after …
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Blockbuster US job gains ruffle Wall Street
Jun 05 2026
Forecast-beating US jobs data rattled Wall Street on Friday as investors saw increased chances of an interest rate hike.
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FIFA ups payments to clubs who send players to World Cup
Jun 05 2026
Clubs whose players go to the World Cup, or appeared in qualifying, will receive increased compensation this summer, …
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Russian economy has not collapsed, Putin says at key forum
Jun 05 2026
The Russian economy has not fallen apart, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, dismissing Western criticism that his …
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Irish slump drags eurozone economy into red
Jun 05 2026
The eurozone economy recorded an unexpected contraction in the first quarter, dragged down by a sharp fall in Irish …
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AI fever spreads, but are markets masking economic cracks?
Jun 05 2026
SpaceX's record-smashing IPO plan shows investors are eager to keep pouring money into all things AI, even as alarm …
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'No hope': Indian crew stranded off Turkey for months
Jun 05 2026
Four Indian sailors have been stranded for months on an abandoned container ship off Istanbul, unable to leave under …
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Sea drone explodes in the Romanian port of Constanta, no casualties
Jun 05 2026
A sea drone exploded early Friday in Romania's Black Sea port of Constanta without causing casualties, officials said, a …
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Irish slump drags eurozone economy into red in first quarter
Jun 05 2026
The eurozone recorded an unexpected contraction in the first three months of 2026 due to a steep slump in Ireland's …
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Oil dips, equities diverge on MIdeast, AI trades
Jun 05 2026
Oil prices slipped and stock markets were mixed Friday as traders reacted to Mideast war developments and concerns over …
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Asian stocks take another hit from AI, Mideast worries
Jun 05 2026
Asian equities went into reverse Friday on continued worries about the AI trade after disappointing forecasts from chip …
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Anthropic calls for pause of global AI development
Jun 05 2026
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic suggested Thursday a global pause on building the most powerful AI systems as …
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Crypto scammers prey on French victims from Albania
Jun 05 2026
Despite facing up to 10 years in jail on fraud charges for allegedly luring people into putting their savings into an …
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Putin to confront weak economy at 'Russian Davos', under threat of Ukrainian drones
Jun 05 2026
Russia's Vladimir Putin will address a flagship investment forum in Saint Petersburg on Friday, as the war in Ukraine …
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Oil drops, stocks mostly higher despite AI concerns
Jun 04 2026
Oil prices and the dollar retreated Thursday as traders tracked conflicting developments in the Middle East war, while …
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SpaceX IPO: rockets, AI losses and Musk in control
Jun 04 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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IMF boosting financial support for four African nations over war impact
Jun 04 2026
The International Monetary Fund on Thursday announced it was stepping up financial support for at least four African …
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What we know about Trump relatives' project in Albania
Jun 04 2026
Protesters are furious over a planned luxury tourism complex in Albania that is linked to US President Donald Trump's …
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Iran leader says dealt enemies 'decisive blow' in Middle East war
Jun 04 2026
Iran's supreme leader said Thursday that the United States and Israel had been dealt a "decisive blow" in the Middle …
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'Blood gold': how gangs took control of Venezuela's mines
Jun 04 2026
Investors cheered when Venezuela opened its vast mineral reserves to private capital in April but gang control over many …
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Brazil may purchase 20 more fighter jets from Sweden
Jun 04 2026
Brazil wants to acquire 20 additional Gripen fighter jets, made by Swedish defence company Saab, on top of the 36 it …
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Oil drops, stocks mixed on Mideast war, AI uncertainty
Jun 04 2026
Oil prices and the dollar retreated Thursday while stock markets were mixed as traders tracked conflicting events in the …
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SpaceX seeks a record $75 bn in stock market debut
Jun 04 2026
SpaceX, the rockets-to-AI behemoth led by Elon Musk, aims to raise $75 billion in the biggest initial share sale ever, …
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What we know about Kushner's project in Albania
Jun 04 2026
Protesters are furious over a planned luxury tourism complex in Albania that is linked to US President Donald Trump's …
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Iran leader says dealt enemies 'decisive blow' in Mideast war
Jun 04 2026
Iran's supreme leader said Thursday that the United States and Israel had been dealt a "decisive blow" in the Middle …
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Asian stocks drop on AI, rate hike worries as Lebanon deal hits oil
Jun 04 2026
Asian stocks sank Thursday after a disappointing forecast by chip giant Broadcom stoked concerns about the AI trade, …
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Indonesian rupiah falls to record low against US dollar
Jun 04 2026
Indonesia's rupiah hit more than 18,000 per dollar for the first time Thursday as the country is stung by surging energy …
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Stocks drop on AI, rate hike worries as Lebanon deal hits oil
Jun 04 2026
Stocks sank Thursday after a disappointing forecast by chip giant Broadcom stoked concerns about the AI trade, while …
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Overtaken by Hong Kong in global wealth management, Swiss keep cool
Jun 04 2026
Though Hong Kong has overtaken Switzerland as the number one in cross-border wealth management, rather than enter panic …
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Meta lashes Australia's bid to make tech giants pay for news
Jun 04 2026
Tech giant Meta on Thursday attacked Australia's "grossly unfair" bid to make social media companies pay for news, …
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SpaceX aims to raise record $75 bn in stock market debut
Jun 03 2026
SpaceX, the rocket and satellite company led by US billionaire Elon Musk, aims to raise approximately $75 billion in a …
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Oil rises, stocks slip on fragile Mideast peace hopes
Jun 03 2026
Oil prices rose on Wednesday, edging closer to $100 a barrel while stocks fell as further attacks between the United …
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Ukrainian drones hit Saint Petersburg as 'Russian Davos' opens
Jun 03 2026
Ukrainian drones hit an oil complex and military base in Saint Petersburg on Wednesday as ministers and officials …
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US sanctions interrupt Visa, Mastercard payments in Cuba
Jun 03 2026
Visa and Mastercard payments in Cuba will be suspended from Saturday after US sanctions prompted a foreign bank to sever …
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EU wants to favour European firms for AI, cloud in sovereignty push
Jun 03 2026
The EU on Wednesday unveiled its plan for slashing dependence on American and Asian technology, including favouring …
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UN urges AI firms to reveal environmental footprint
Jun 03 2026
A UN report on Wednesday urged artificial intelligence firms to disclose their environmental footprint, warning that the …
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France hits Shein with 22 mn euros in new fines over consumer violations
Jun 03 2026
French authorities said Wednesday that they had imposed two fines on Shein totalling more than 22 million euros ($25.5 …
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Deadly drone strike on Kuwait airport as Iran, US trade fire
Jun 03 2026
A Iranian drone strike on a passenger terminal in Kuwait's international airport killed one person and wounded 63 more …
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Oil jumps, stocks mixed on fragile MIdeast peace hopes
Jun 03 2026
Oil prices jumped and stock markets diverged Wednesday as fresh Middle East attacks dented hopes of an imminent peace …
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EU eases spending rules to tackle energy shock
Jun 03 2026
The EU on Wednesday eased its spending rules to help member states confront the energy shock sparked by the Middle East …
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Ukraine drones hit Saint Petersburg as 'Russian Davos' opens
Jun 03 2026
Ukrainian drones hit energy and military sites in Saint Petersburg early Wednesday morning as officials gathered for a …
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Robots, supply strain: five hot topics at Computex
Jun 03 2026
From laptops designed for the artificial intelligence era to advances in robotics and sky-high tech shares, here are …
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Oil prices rise on Iran peace worries, Asian stocks build on tech rally
Jun 03 2026
Oil prices jumped more than two percent Wednesday as Middle East peace talks stuttered, though stocks mostly rose on the …
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Drone strikes close Kuwait airport as Iran and US clash in Gulf
Jun 03 2026
A drone strike on a passenger terminal in Kuwait's international airport wounded several people Wednesday and forced air …
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Ukraine drones hit Saint Petersburg as flagship economic forum opens
Jun 03 2026
Ukrainian drones hit energy and military sites in Saint Petersburg early Wednesday morning as officials gathered for a …
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OECD cuts 2026 global growth forecasts over Mideast war fallout
Jun 03 2026
The war in the Middle East has dented economic growth prospects worldwide, with a more severe shock likely if no …
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As crises balloon, so do EU nations' deficits
Jun 03 2026
More and more EU countries are being thrown in the public spending sin bin over their mushrooming deficits, with …
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Oil prices rise on Iran peace worries, stocks build on tech rally
Jun 03 2026
Oil prices extended gains Wednesday as Middle East peace talks stuttered, though stocks mostly rose on the back of …
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Trump signs AI order giving government access to powerful models
Jun 03 2026
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order creating a voluntary framework under which AI developers …
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Thousands protest Jared Kushner-linked resort project in Albania
Jun 03 2026
Thousands of Albanians protested Tuesday against a coastal tourism complex allegedly linked to US President Donald …
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EU to unveil plan to wean itself off US, Asia tech
Jun 03 2026
The EU will set out on Wednesday how the 27-country bloc hopes to slash its dependence on American and Asian technology, …
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Will SpaceX IPO make Elon Musk a trillionaire?
Jun 03 2026
He is already the richest man in the world, but when SpaceX finally makes its hotly anticipated stock market debut, Elon …
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Before SpaceX goes public, a scramble to get on bandwagon
Jun 03 2026
As SpaceX prepares its long-awaited stock market debut, investors everywhere are scrambling to get a piece of the action …
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Canada and Mexico tell US they want free trade deal renewed
Jun 02 2026
Canada and Mexico on Tuesday called for a 16-year renewal of the North American free trade agreement with the United …
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Foreign companies take flight from US-sanctioned Cuba
Jun 02 2026
With a US deadline to sever ties with Cuba's military conglomerate GAESA fast approaching, foreign companies had by …
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Stalled Mideast peace process sends oil soaring, tech buoys stocks
Jun 02 2026
Stalled progress in peace negotiations between Washington and Tehran sent oil prices higher on Tuesday, with stocks also …
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Microsoft unveils AI models in push for independence from OpenAI
Jun 02 2026
Microsoft on Tuesday unveiled its own cutting-edge artificial intelligence models in San Francisco -- a crucial step …
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Canada tells US and Mexico it wants free trade deal renewed
Jun 02 2026
Canada has formally told the United States and Mexico that it wants to renew the North American free trade agreement …
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Airbus tests passenger plane that can fly 22 hours non-stop
Jun 02 2026
Airbus said Tuesday its A350-1000ULR widebody aircraft capable of flying up to 22 hours non-stop has successfully …
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Six hotels earn France's prestigious 'palace' label
Jun 02 2026
Six hotels in France including a venue founded by an American couple joined one of the world's most exclusive clubs on …
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Oil dips, stocks advance with all eyes on Mideast war prospects
Jun 02 2026
Oil prices dipped and stocks advanced on Tuesday as investors weighed the chances for a peace agreement between the US …
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UniCredit says increased Commerzbank stake to 34% in hostile takeover
Jun 02 2026
Italy's UniCredit said Tuesday it was able to increase its stake in Commerzbank to 34.4 percent as its hostile takeover …
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