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G7 finance chiefs say economic policy uncertainty is easing
Banff (Canada) (AFP) - G7 finance ministers said Thursday the economic policy uncertainty that has swept the globe was easing,...
California’s electric car drive put on blocks by US Senate
Washington (AFP) - US senators on Thursday blocked California's landmark mandate phasing out gas-powered cars, dealing a blow to the...
Stocks, oil prices retreat on US debt worries
London (AFP) - Equities and oil prices slid Thursday on concerns over the US economy as President Donald Trump tries...
G7 finance chiefs push for consensus despite Trump tariffs
Banff (Canada) (AFP) - G7 finance leaders played down their differences Thursday, despite turmoil from US President Donald Trump's wide-ranging...
Ads pressured to evolve as AI changes Google search
San Francisco (AFP) - As Google races to lead in artificial intelligence, it faces the challenge of making sure the...
EU parliament backs Russian fertiliser tax opposed by farmers
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) - EU lawmakers greenlighted tariffs on Russian fertiliser imports on Thursday, a move the Kremlin derided as...
Stocks, oil prices retreat on US debt worries
London (AFP) - Equities and oil prices slid Thursday on concerns over the US economy as President Donald Trump tries...
G7 finance chiefs seek unity as Canada talks near end
Banff (Canada) (AFP) - Talks among G7 finance ministers faced challenges Wednesday as the group worked to overcome divides on...
High-flying young electricians wire UK energy switch
Eakring (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Perched 45 metres (148 feet) high, young apprentice electricians replace a connection atop a pylon....
Oil prices jump on report of Israel prepping Iran strike
London (AFP) - Crude prices rallied Wednesday following a report that US intelligence suggested Israel was planning a strike on...
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