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Accused scam boss Chen Zhi arrested in Cambodia, extradited to China: Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh (AFP) - Chinese-born tycoon Chen Zhi, who was indicted by the United States on fraud and money-laundering charges...
Warner Bros rejects updated Paramount takeover bid, backs Netflix deal
New York (AFP) - The board of entertainment and news giant Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) urged shareholders Wednesday to reject...
Nestle recalls infant formula in several European countries
Zurich (AFP) - Swiss food giant Nestle announced on Monday a recall of batches of infant formula in several European...
Lower demand for electric cars dents GM’s sales
New York (AFP) - General Motors reported a dip in fourth-quarter US auto sales Monday, reflecting a sharp decline in...
Orsted files lawsuit against US suspension of wind turbine leases
Stockholm (AFP) - Danish offshore wind energy firm Orsted said Friday its US joint venture had filed a lawsuit challenging...
Norway closes in on objective of 100% electric car sales
Oslo (AFP) - Norway came close to its objective of selling only zero-emission cars in 2025, with electric vehicles accounting...
Orsted files lawsuit against US suspension of wind turbine leases
Stockholm (AFP) - Danish offshore wind energy firm Orsted said Friday its US joint venture had filed a lawsuit challenging...
China’s BYD logs record EV sales in 2025
Beijing (AFP) - Chinese auto giant BYD sold 2. 26 million electric vehicles last year, a company statement showed Thursday,...
Berlin says decision postponed on European fighter jet
Berlin (AFP) - Efforts to break a deadlock in 2025 over plans for a new European fighter jet have been...
Eurostar to resume services after Channel tunnel power glitch sparks travel chaos
London (AFP) - Eurostar said Tuesday it was restarting services suspended earlier over a power supply problem in the Channel...
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