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European companies are reindustrialising — just with less money
Planned investment for the next three years is falling even as AI cements its role as a crucial economic driver.
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Goldman Sachs reportedly selected to lead SpaceX IPO in landmark Wall Street deal
Goldman Sachs has reportedly secured the leading underwriting role for SpaceX’s expected stock market debut this year in a move that paves the way for the largest IPO in history.
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Philippines’ top court rejects Dela Rosa’s bid to block ICC arrest warrant
The Philippine Supreme Court refused on Wednesday to block the arrest of a fugitive senator wanted by the International Criminal Court over his role in the nation’s deadly drug war.…
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Final report reveals truth behind deadly Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 turbulence
Two years after severe turbulence left one passenger dead and dozens injured on a Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight, investigators have released their final report, addressing major questions about what caused…
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Japan, South Korea hone diplomatic ‘muscle memory’ amid Taiwan worries
When South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met on Tuesday, they had energy security atop the agenda – and something harder to name top…
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In Malaysia, drug-laced vape seizures stoke US-like ‘zombie epidemic’ fears
Viral “zombie vape” videos of young Malaysian men appearing dazed and disoriented after vaping have intensified concern that drug-laced liquids are spreading through the country’s booming e-cigarette market. The clips,…
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Thailand’s Singha beer dynasty rocked by sexual abuse allegations
Allegations of sexual assault by an heir to a beer fortune against his own older brother have thrust one of Thailand’s richest families into an uncomfortable spotlight, stunning a public…
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EU mulls Merkel or Draghi as possible Putin whisperer
Momentum gathers for Europe to appoint its own representative as US-led talks on Ukraine stall
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EU Parliament approves implementation of US tariff deal under pressure from Trump
European negotiators agreed late on Tuesday to implement the controversial trade agreement concluded last summer with the US. However, the deal — signed in the Scottish city of Turnberry —…
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Google to release first smart glasses since Google Glass flop
The glasses will go on sale sometime in autumn and allow Google's artificial intelligence product to interact with a user.
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Sen. Josh Hawley says he favors a stock trading ban that applies to presidents
Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., said he would like to see presidents — along with other federal officials — banned from trading individual stocks.
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Canadian mining company Sherritt International halts plans to dissolve Cuba business amid sanctions
The company says it stopped the dissolution plan after consultations with its advisers, stakeholders and relevant governmental authorities, reversing a decision it announced last week as the U.S. expands sanctions…