Business and Economy
Rogue OpenAI agents covered up their tracks, report says
AFP - 9m ago
Artificial intelligence agents developed by OpenAI tried to erase traces of their activity after gaining unauthorized …
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German fuel price cuts kick in to ease Mideast energy shock
AFP - 1h ago
German motorists began paying less to fill their cars Thursday as fuel subsidies aimed at softening the impact of the …
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Musk returns to US government for Pentagon war study
AFP - 1h ago
Tech billionaire Elon Musk will make a return to officially advising US President Donald Trump's government by …
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Stocks slide as bond yields spike
AFP - 2h ago
US and European stocks slid Thursday as yields on government debt spiked higher and as crude prices rose despite a …
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Man City sponsor Etihad says considering legal action against Premier League
AFP - 2h ago
UAE airline Etihad, Manchester City's main sponsor, has said it is considering legal action against the Premier League …
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France unveils cost-cutting 2027 budget as borrowing costs rise
AFP - 49m ago
The French government defended on Thursday its plans to cut spending and raise taxes as it tries to thread the needle …
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Italy's firefighting planes return home after scorching summer
AFP - 3h ago
After a gruelling summer skimming lakes and coastlines to dump thousands of tonnes of water on wildfires across a …
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UK tribunal overturns ban on Naomi Campbell leading charities
AFP - 3h ago
Former supermodel Naomi Campbell won a legal challenge on Thursday to overturn a five-year ban on being a charity …
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How airlines try to make sure pilots are safe to fly
AFP - 3h ago
The apparent attack by the co-pilot on a flight to Israel, in which he stabbed his captain and tried to crash the plane, …
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Wall Street stocks rise after bond yield spike eases
AFP - 2h ago
Wall Street stocks opened higher Thursday as the yield on the benchmark 10-year US Treasury note fell back after earlier …
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European stocks drop as debt fears send bond yields soaring
AFP - 3h ago
European stocks slid Thursday as the final quarter of the year kicked off amid mounting concerns about rising government …
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Kenyan island paradise fears damage from mega-refinery
AFP - 8h ago
Tourism or industry? Environment or oil? The picturesque Kenyan island of Lamu, a favourite of celebrities, faces a …
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Asian tech firms stand out on mixed day for stocks
AFP - 2h ago
Technology firms led gains on a mixed day for Asian stocks Thursday as traders welcomed positive earnings from chip …
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Flags and pho on show as jeweller opens huge Vietnam plant
AFP - 10h ago
The world's largest jewellery brand showed off bracelet charms featuring Vietnam's national flag and a bowl of pho …
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Asian stocks mixed as positive US data offset by elevated oil, bond yields
AFP - 4h ago
Asian stocks were mixed Thursday following a largely down day on Wall Street with positive US data offset by elevated …
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Google restricts access to new AI model over safety concerns
AFP - 18h ago
Google on Wednesday said it would withhold its most powerful artificial intelligence model from the public for now, …
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Panama ministers push for reopening of huge open-pit copper mine
Sep 30 2026
A Panamanian government commission on Wednesday recommended that President Jose Raul Mulino reactivate Central America's …
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US pushes against overproduction with eye on China at G20 meeting
Sep 30 2026
The United States is pushing for action against excess industrial capacity that drives prices down unfairly, …
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US judge accepts Paramount's Warner Bros. buyout settlement
Sep 30 2026
A federal judge on Wednesday approved a settlement between Paramount and a group of US states that clears the way for …
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Global stocks mixed as markets weigh higher oil prices, bond yields
Sep 30 2026
Wall Street stocks finished mixed Wednesday after US data gave a reassuring picture on the economy while lofty bond …
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Watchdog clears former US Fed chief Powell in renovation probe
Sep 30 2026
Donald Trump on Wednesday demanded former central bank chief Jerome Powell quit the body's board, despite a watchdog …
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Watchdog finds no criminal misconduct over US Fed renovations despite Trump probe
Sep 30 2026
A government watchdog said Wednesday it found no grounds to pursue criminal charges over cost overruns in renovations of …
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Europe's surging inflation spreads gloom in stock markets
Sep 30 2026
Surging inflation in Europe dragged down the continent's stock markets on Wednesday while the US reported that prices of …
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Oil companies close in on Venezuela despite hurdles
Sep 30 2026
Foreign oil companies scrambled for a slice of Venezuela's crude at an oil summit in Caracas this week despite years of …
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G20 trade ministers open talks under strain of Trump tariffs
Sep 30 2026
G20 trade ministers began talks Wednesday in the United States with President Donald Trump's global tariffs casting a …
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US reports firm Q2 economic growth, inflation steady
Sep 30 2026
The United States on Wednesday estimated stronger second-quarter GDP growth than previously reported, with inflation …
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Energy costs spark inflation surge across Europe
Sep 30 2026
Inflation accelerated more than expected in Germany, France and Italy in September as energy costs soared because of the …
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Stocks lacklustre as inflation data weighs on sentiment
Sep 30 2026
Stock markets diverged on Wednesday as investors digested inflation data from Europe and awaited US figures for clues on …
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Dangote's $16bn Kenya refinery 'new chapter' for Africa
Sep 30 2026
Africa's richest man was set to break ground on a new $16-billion mega-refinery in Kenya on Wednesday, saying it marked …
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Energy costs spark inflation surges in France, Italy
Sep 30 2026
Inflation rates jumped in France and Italy in September as energy and fuel costs soared because of the Mideast war, …
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Dangote to launch $16bn refinery in Kenya
Sep 30 2026
Africa's richest man was set to break ground on a new $16-billion mega-refinery in Kenya on Wednesday that he says will …
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Turkey freezes ex-minister's assets as fund crisis grows
Sep 30 2026
Turkish prosecutors have moved to freeze the assets of a top governing party official and former minister who resigned …
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Ivory Coast clamps down on harmful illegal gold rush
Sep 30 2026
A gaping hole in the ground dug by a hundred prospectors is all that is left of an illegal gold mine in Ivory Coast, one …
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Most equities rise after oil price plunge, US data in focus
Sep 30 2026
Stocks mostly rose on Wednesday following a plunge in oil prices the previous day, while investors prepared for the …
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French inflation jumps to 3% in September on energy costs
Sep 30 2026
French inflation hit three percent in September from a year earlier, largely due to a surge in energy and fuel costs, …
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Stocks temper gains as oil pares heavy losses, US data in focus
Sep 30 2026
Stocks mostly rose Wednesday following a plunge in oil prices the previous day, though the gains were tempered by a …
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Trump touts AI boss pledge to self-regulate
Sep 30 2026
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the tech executives gathered at the White House to discuss regulating AI had …
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ChatGPT maker wants to be the App Store for AI as safety concerns grow
Sep 30 2026
OpenAI on Tuesday launched a less expensive artificial intelligence (AI) model and tools that run continuously, as it …
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Trump hails 'morally binding' AI self-regulation pledge
Sep 29 2026
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the tech executives gathered at the White House to discuss regulating AI had …
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Oil down, but stocks lower as bond yields rise
Sep 29 2026
US and European stocks traded mainly lower Tuesday despite oil prices retreating from a recent surge, as bond yields …
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Trump touts self-regulation at AI bosses lunch
Sep 29 2026
President Donald Trump stressed self-regulation over government rules at a major gathering of artificial intelligence …
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OpenAI unveils low-cost AI model, a day after shelving Astra upgrade
Sep 29 2026
OpenAI launched a new mid-range artificial intelligence model Tuesday at one-fifth the cost of its flagship offering, …
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AI bosses head to White House as safety pressure builds
Sep 29 2026
President Donald Trump hosted a major gathering of artificial intelligence executives and government officials at the …
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Swiss regulator concludes Julius Baer bank probe
Sep 29 2026
Switzerland's financial watchdog said Tuesday the bank Julius Baer committed "serious" regulatory violations, but the …
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Stocks move lower despite oil prices dropping
Sep 29 2026
European and US stocks mostly traded lower on Tuesday despite oil prices retreating from recent highs as investors …
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AI driving up innovation investment: UN
Sep 29 2026
Artificial intelligence is fuelling a rebound in investment in innovation, with corporate research and development …
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Spain to cap gas price hikes, extend fuel discounts
Sep 29 2026
The Spanish government on Tuesday announced plans to limit natural gas price increases to 15 percent and extend fuel …
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Stocks move sideways despite oil moving lower
Sep 29 2026
European and US stocks traded without direction on Tuesday despite oil prices retreating from recent highs as investors …
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'We just need rain': Germany's Rhine river hits new low
Sep 29 2026
Parts of Germany's Rhine are now unnavigable for most shipping, an industry group warned Tuesday, after the river …
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UK decides against charging foreign visitors for museums
Sep 29 2026
The UK government said on Tuesday that national museums would remain free for foreign visitors, after previously …
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European stocks climb as oil dips
Sep 29 2026
European stock markets rose Tuesday as oil prices retreated from recent highs as investors weighed the prospects for any …
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OpenAI cancels release of newest model due to safety concerns
Sep 29 2026
OpenAI will not release its newest artificial intelligence model, known as Astra 6.1, after internal testing by the …
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Slovenia sees surge in '.si' sites after Trump hypes 'super intelligence'
Sep 29 2026
US President Donald Trump's push to rebrand artificial intelligence (AI) as "super intelligence" (SI) has sparked a …
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Stocks drop and oil rises as Hormuz hopes fade
Sep 29 2026
Asian stocks mostly fell and oil prices extended gains on Tuesday as hopes for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz fade …
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Australian central bank lifts key interest rate to 15-year high
Sep 29 2026
Australia's central bank raised the key interest rate to a 15-year high on Tuesday to curb inflation, which the …
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Celine Dion wows Paris Fashion Week with surprise gig
Sep 29 2026
Celine Dion kicked off Paris Fashion Week in style on Monday, stepping onto the catwalk beneath the Eiffel Tower and …
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Deal for evicted Spanish pensioner as PM seeks new housing law
Sep 28 2026
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
Sep 28 2026
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
Sep 28 2026
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
Sep 28 2026
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
Sep 28 2026
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
Sep 28 2026
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
Sep 28 2026
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
Sep 28 2026
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
Sep 28 2026
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
Sep 28 2026
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
Sep 28 2026
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
Sep 28 2026
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
Sep 28 2026
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
Sep 28 2026
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
Sep 28 2026
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
Sep 28 2026
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
Sep 28 2026
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
Sep 28 2026
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
Sep 28 2026
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
Sep 28 2026
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
Sep 28 2026
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
Sep 28 2026
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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