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France jails three in champagne ‘slaves’ case
Châlons-en-Champagne (France) (AFP) - A French court on Monday jailed three people for human trafficking in the champagne industry, exploiting...
Markets caught between earnings optimism and tariff fears
London (AFP) - Stock markets largely rose on Monday, as traders focused on upbeat US corporate news, but President Donald...
US tariffs help push Jeep owner Stellantis into big loss
Paris (AFP) - Jeep owner Stellantis said on Monday it suffered a massive loss in the first half of the...
Japan sees bright future for ultra-thin, flexible solar panels
Tokyo (AFP) - Japan is heavily investing in a new kind of ultra-thin, flexible solar panel that it hopes will...
‘Superman’ triumphs once again at N.American box office
Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) - The Man of Steel has staying power: "Superman" topped the North American box office...
Stock markets mixed, yen firms as Japan PM vows to stay
London (AFP) - Stock markets diverged on Monday as investors eyed a busy earnings week and awaited fresh developments in...
French petition against return of bee-killing pesticide passes 1mn
Paris (AFP) - More than a million people Sunday had signed a petition urging the French government to ditch a...
World’s major courts take growing role in climate fight
Paris (AFP) - The world's top court is poised to tell governments what their legal obligations are to tackle global...
ECB expected to hold rates as Trump tariff uncertainty lingers
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - The European Central Bank is set to hold interest rates for the first time in almost...
Hong Kong leads most stocks higher, yen gains as Ishiba vows to stay
Hong Kong (AFP) - Equities mostly rose Monday on optimism countries will reach US trade deals before an August 1...
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