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Motoring group RAC warns pump prices could keep rising if there is no resolution to the Iran war.
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Why the Kia EV4 is suddenly cheaper than its smaller sibling – Autocar
Why the Kia EV4 is suddenly cheaper than its smaller sibling AutocarMajor car brand confirms massive discounts up to £3,750 on popular vehicles - full list GB NewsFull list of 59 cars…
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Bargain hunting lifts PSEi; peso weakens vs. US dollar – Philippine News Agency
Bargain hunting lifts PSEi; peso weakens vs. US dollar Philippine News AgencyPSEi snaps 3-day slide on bargain hunting, stronger factory data Inquirer.netLocal stocks to take cues from Iran war, May inflation Manila BulletinPSEi…
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‘Creating thousands of high-skilled jobs’: SoftBank to invest €75bn in French AI data centres
The project is SoftBank Group's largest AI infrastructure investment in Europe. Once completed, its planned 5 GW capacity would make it Europe's largest data centre project as the region seeks…
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Nvidia announces new AI chip for personal computers
The technology giant's boss Jensen Huang called the move the "reinvention of the computer".
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Updated BYD Seal 5 could get new entry-level variant – Top Gear Philippines
Updated BYD Seal 5 could get new entry-level variant Top Gear PhilippinesSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
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Disruptive passengers could be banned from all flights under UK government plan – Sky News
Disruptive passengers could be banned from all flights under UK government plan Sky NewsAbusive passengers could be blacklisted from all airlines under new proposal BBCDrunk and abusive air passengers face being permanently…
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Biond Biologics and Guangzhou-Israel Biotechnology Fund (“GIBF”) Announce Closing of $8 Million Investment and Collaboration – PR Newswire
Biond Biologics and Guangzhou-Israel Biotechnology Fund ("GIBF") Announce Closing of $8 Million Investment and Collaboration PR Newswire
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Kilkenny IT firm acquired by Kildare cyber-company in expansion move – Kilkenny Live
Kilkenny IT firm acquired by Kildare cyber-company in expansion move Kilkenny Live
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PH urged to upskill workers on AI – ABS-CBN
PH urged to upskill workers on AI ABS-CBNIs a ‘people-first AI platform’ possible? Here’s what we learned at SaaScon PH 2026 RapplerAI growth in the Philippines Is forcing a shift to integrated…
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Former MAG chief Izham joins Philippine Airlines board — report – The Edge Malaysia
Former MAG chief Izham joins Philippine Airlines board — report The Edge MalaysiaPAL adds fuel industry veteran Edgar Chua, aviation executive Izham Ismail to board InsiderPHFormer Malaysia Aviation Group chief Izham Ismail…
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The pain to come in private credit – The Economist
The pain to come in private credit The EconomistThe private credit trade-off no longer adds up TrustnetPrivate credit’s reality check: Liquidity, valuation, and borrower risk Alternatives WatchBreakingviews - Private credit’s motor can hum…
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Inflation set to breach central bank targets, foreign banks warn – Manila Bulletin
Inflation set to breach central bank targets, foreign banks warn Manila BulletinPH inflation likely breached 8% in May, foreign banks say Inquirer.netBSP projects May inflation at 7.1% to 7.9% Philippine News AgencyPoll: Inflation…
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NatWest, Lloyds and Halifax set to close 24 UK banks this week – full list – Daily Express
NatWest, Lloyds and Halifax set to close 24 UK banks this week - full list Daily ExpressWest Byfleet businesses and MP hit out at bank branch closure BBCLloyds and Halifax to shut…
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Did Kerry Co-op get a bargain with Kinisla? – Irish Farmers Journal
Did Kerry Co-op get a bargain with Kinisla? Irish Farmers Journal
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Phinma Properties targets ₱26-billion revenues from Bacolod residential complex – Manila Bulletin
Phinma Properties targets ₱26-billion revenues from Bacolod residential complex Manila Bulletin
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Juneyao Airlines June 2026 Southeast Asia Network Additions – AeroRoutes
Juneyao Airlines June 2026 Southeast Asia Network Additions AeroRoutes
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‘A pretty significant setback’: How Blue Origin’s rocket explosion affects NASA’s moon plans – Space
'A pretty significant setback': How Blue Origin's rocket explosion affects NASA's moon plans SpaceBlue Origin rocket explosion could damage Nasa's Moon timetable BBCBlue Origin rocket explodes on launch pad during test Financial TimesASTS,…
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UK house prices fall for first time in 2026 creating strongest buyers’ market for years as Iran war pressures owners – Yahoo Finance UK
UK house prices fall for first time in 2026 creating strongest buyers’ market for years as Iran war pressures owners Yahoo Finance UKUK house prices fall for first time this year…
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Spaniards now spend half their salary on rent, over 70% in Madrid and Barcelona
The figures reveal a worrying trend: the share of wages spent on rent has risen from 38% in 2019 to 50% in 2025, the highest level in the entire data…
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EasyJet says possible takeover bid ‘opportunistic’
US investment firm Castlelake is considering making an offer for the budget airline.
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Philippine lawmaker charged with corruption to surrender, without right to bail
A Philippine senator said he will surrender to authorities after a special anti-corruption court ordered his arrest on Monday on a non-bailable charge of plunder after he allegedly pocketed a…
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SKIA secures FDA 510(k) clearance for AR surgical platform – Yahoo Finance
SKIA secures FDA 510(k) clearance for AR surgical platform Yahoo Finance
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Hinkley reactor 2 milestone hit 30% faster than Unit 1 – Construction Enquirer
Hinkley reactor 2 milestone hit 30% faster than Unit 1 Construction EnquirerHinkley Point C's 500-tonne nuclear reactor lifted into place BBCWorld's largest crane lifts plant's second nuclear reactor into place | ITV…
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PSEi bounces in cautious trading after 3-day plunge – Manila Bulletin
PSEi bounces in cautious trading after 3-day plunge Manila BulletinBargain hunting lifts PSEi; peso weakens vs. US dollar Philippine News AgencyPSEi rebounds on fuel rollback, bargain hunting Inquirer.netMarket to stay cautious amid fragile…
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‘We are a small country’: why Malaysia is resisting US defence spending call
Malaysia is unlikely to come close to a US call for Asian partners to spend 3.5 per cent of gross domestic product on defence, analysts have said, as Putrajaya tries…
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At the weather’s mercy: How many people in the EU can’t afford air conditioning?
Thousands have no choice but to endure extreme temperatures. With heatwaves emerging as the top climate concern for Europeans, how is summer preparedness going across the continent?
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China’s factory activity flatlines in May casting doubt over the economy
China's manufacturing sector barely held its ground in May, with official data showing activity slipping to its weakest reading in three months as the fallout from the Iran war and…
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Why India is rolling out welcome mat for Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing
Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing’s first trip to India since being sworn in as president signals New Delhi’s recognition of the strongman’s political status as it seeks to counter mounting…
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Wise shares plummet as money transfer firm faces fraud investigation – City AM
Wise shares plummet as money transfer firm faces fraud investigation City AMWise under investigation over money laundering control concerns BBCBritish fintech giant suffers £1bn hit over drug trafficker investigation The TelegraphWise investigated in…
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Put a £5 deposit on vapes to stop fires, say waste companies
The industry body for waste companies says a refundable deposit would help boost vape recycling, but others disagree.
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Electronics boom helping Philippine factories weather energy crisis—think tank – Manila Bulletin
Electronics boom helping Philippine factories weather energy crisis—think tank Manila BulletinPH manufacturing regained ground in May Inquirer.netPhilippine factory gauge bounced back in May Manila StandardRECOVERY FACES PRESSURE FROM COSTS, JOB CUTS: May S&P…
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Gov’t raises P40B from Treasury bills auction – Philippine News Agency
Gov't raises P40B from Treasury bills auction Philippine News AgencyTreasury bills fetch mixed yields with Iran war, inflation in focus BusinessWorld - BusinessWorld OnlineBTr raises P30B in T-bond auction amid hawkish signals…
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EE Deploy 5G+ Mobile Broadband to 25 Key UK Events and 30 Tourist Towns – ISPreview UK
EE Deploy 5G+ Mobile Broadband to 25 Key UK Events and 30 Tourist Towns ISPreview UKBournemouth receives FREE 5G+ connectivity boost in time for the summer Bournemouth EchoTwo Flintshire towns set to…
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Marcos Witnesses Historic Pact to Launch Philippines’ First AI-Powered Intelligent City in Makati – Malaya Business Insight
Marcos Witnesses Historic Pact to Launch Philippines’ First AI-Powered Intelligent City in Makati Malaya Business InsightAyala, Globe, Japan firms team up for smart city pilot Manila StandardPBBM witnesses signing of deal for…
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Ferrari Luce ‘big advantage’ spotted after Lewis Hamilton verdict – PlanetF1
Ferrari Luce 'big advantage' spotted after Lewis Hamilton verdict PlanetF1Ferrari wanted to take on Chinese EVs with the Luce - then the backlash started BBCWhy is Ferrari facing such a backlash to…