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Climate risks fuel insurance costs, squeezing US households even inland
Flat Rock (United States) (AFP) - After Tony Dunn lost his home in a California wildfire, he moved to mountainous...
Microsoft boss to testify on his role in OpenAI’s founding
Oakland (United States) (AFP) - Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is expected to take the stand Monday in Elon Musk's lawsuit...
UK’s Starmer vows to ‘listen to voters’ after election drubbing
London (AFP) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer promised on Saturday he would "listen to voters" after his Labour party...
US job growth beats expectations but consumer confidence at all-time low
Washington (United States) (AFP) - US employment rose more than expected in April, alleviating some concerns about the health of...
German sports car maker Porsche to cut 500 jobs
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - Porsche said Friday it will close three subsidiaries, including an EV battery developer, with the loss...
US job growth consolidates gains, beating expectations in April
Washington (United States) (AFP) - US employment rose more than expected in April while the unemployment rate remained steady, according...
EU opens door to using US jet fuel as shortages loom
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) - How big is the jet fuel threat to Europe's summer holidays?The EU says it is not...
Macron seeks to cement Africa legacy with Kenya summit
Paris (France) (AFP) - President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday embarks on a visit to Africa aimed at renewing France's engagement...
Malaysia plans cloud seeding for drought-hit ‘rice bowl’
Kuala Lumpur (AFP) - Malaysia is resorting to cloud seeding to bring much-needed rain to the country's "rice bowl" north,...
Stocks diverge, oil rises as fresh US-Iran clashes hit peace hopes
London (AFP) - Stock markets diverged and oil prices rose Friday as fresh US-Iran clashes in the Strait of Hormuz...
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