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Economy
Trump’s labor nominee walks back pro-union stances
New York (AFP) - Donald Trump's labor secretary nominee on Wednesday distanced herself from previous pro-union stances that sparked Republican...
Trump administration tells Pentagon to slash budget
Washington (AFP) - The Trump administration has ordered senior US military leaders to plan for expansive cuts that could slash...
US Fed officials worried Trump policies could hinder inflation fight: minutes
Washington (AFP) - US Federal Reserve policymakers expressed concern last month about the potentially inflationary effects of President Donald Trump's...
Arsenal post £17.7m loss despite record revenues
London (AFP) - Arsenal lost £17. 7 million in the 2023/24 season despite a return to the Champions League helping...
Google pays 326 mn euros to settle Italy tax dispute: prosecutor
Rome (AFP) - Tech giant Google has paid 326 million euros to Italy following an investigation into alleged unpaid taxes,...
UK annual inflation jumps more than expected
London (AFP) - Britain's annual inflation rate rose more than expected last month, official data showed Wednesday, adding pressure to...
EU eyes stricter food import rules in agriculture policy review
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) - The EU plans to crack down on food imports that do not meet its standards as...
US lawmakers confirm Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary
Washington (AFP) - The US Senate voted Tuesday to confirm Wall Street billionaire Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary, a key...
German auto supplier Continental to cut 3,000 more jobs
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - German auto supplier Continental said Tuesday it will cut a further 3,000 jobs by the end...
After Trump tariffs, EU must urgently revamp economy: Draghi
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) - Radically changing the European economy is more urgent than ever after US threats of a trade...
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