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The US towns that took on ‘forever chemical’ giants — and won
Washington (AFP) - No corner of Earth is untouched. From Tibet to Antarctica, so-called "forever chemicals" have seeped into the...
French crypto boss hails ‘heroic’ duo for foiling kidnap bid
Paris (AFP) - French cryptocurrency boss Pierre Noizat on Friday praised his "heroic" son-in-law and a neighbour armed with a...
Ozempic-maker Novo Nordisk says CEO to step down
Copenhagen (AFP) - Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk, known for its blockbuster diabetes and weight-loss treatments Ozempic and Wegovy, said Friday...
Thai tycoon surrenders over deadly skyscraper collapse
Bangkok (AFP) - A Thai construction tycoon turned himself in on Friday to face charges of alleged negligence over the...
Take-Two earnings boost delayed along with ‘GTA VI’
San Francisco (AFP) - Take-Two Interactive on Thursday dialed back earnings expectations for the current fiscal year due to the...
Walmart warns of higher prices due to tariffs
New York (AFP) - Walmart on Thursday reported another solid quarter but warned of price increases due to President Donald...
Rome businesses count their blessings with US pope
Rome (AFP) - The election of the first US pope is a godsend to businesses in Rome, as big-spending pilgrims...
Struggling steel giant Thyssenkrupp’s shares slump after profit hit
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - Thyssenkrupp's shares slumped Thursday after it reported worse-than-expected earnings and its steel business took a fresh...
China warns Panama ports deal firms to ‘proceed with caution’
Beijing (AFP) - China urged parties involved in Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison's sale of Panama Canal ports to exercise...
‘Assassin’s Creed’ no saviour for struggling Ubisoft
Paris (AFP) - A bumper release for the latest "Assassin's Creed" instalment did not save French video games giant Ubisoft...
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