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Ultra-processed foods a rising threat to health: researchers
Paris (AFP) - Researchers warned Wednesday that rising global consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) poses a major threat to health,...
Meta wins major antitrust case as US judge rules no monopoly
Washington (AFP) - A US judge dismissed the federal government's antitrust lawsuit against Meta on Tuesday, ruling that the tech...
Global stocks in red over worries about tech and Nvidia
New York (AFP) - Stock markets slid across the board on Tuesday as investors worried about lofty tech valuations on...
IMF gold sales among measures to tackle debt, says report for G20
Johannesburg (AFP) - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa welcomed Tuesday a G20-commissioned report proposing the sale of some of the...
Lula to return to COP30 as first draft climate deal lands
Belém (Brazil) (AFP) - COP30 host Brazil on Tuesday unveiled a first draft deal after UN climate talks stretched late...
Eurogroup chief quits for World Bank senior role
Dublin (AFP) - Pascal Donohoe, head of the Eurogroup panel of eurozone finance ministers, quit Tuesday to take up a...
Study finds 41% of EV drivers would avoid Tesla over politics
Oslo (AFP) - More than 40 percent of electric car drivers worldwide would avoid owning a Tesla, the brand run...
Stocks, bitcoin retreat with eyes on Nvidia
London (AFP) - Stock markets slid and bitcoin dropped under $90,000 Tuesday as investors worried about lofty tech valuations on...
COP-and-trade? Tariffs, carbon tax weigh on climate talks
Belém (Brazil) (AFP) - In Belem, the Brazilian city hosting COP30, it's hard to miss the BYD Dolphin Mini --...
Stock markets track Wall St down with Nvidia, US jobs in view
Hong Kong (AFP) - Tokyo and Seoul led equity losses on Tuesday, while bitcoin fell below $90,000 as investors grow...
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