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US issues sanctions against Myanmar armed group over scams

The United States on Wednesday imposed financial sanctions on a Myanmar militia group for supporting a cyber scam operation that targeted Americans from territory it controls.

US issues sanctions against Myanmar armed group over scams
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Czech president tells prime minister hopeful Babis to show how he will end conflicts of interest

Czech election winner, billionaire Andrej Babis, must tell the public how he will eliminate conflicts of interest stemming from his business activities before he is appointed prime

Czech president tells prime minister hopeful Babis to show how he will end conflicts of interest
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The last-ever penny was minted today in Philadelphia

The last-ever penny was minted today in Philadelphia

The last-ever penny was minted today in Philadelphia
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Fed's Bostic favors no change in rates while inflation remains greater risk

Atlanta Federal Reserve President Raphael Bostic on Wednesday said he favors leaving interest rates where they are until there is "clear evidence" that inflation is moving back to the U.S.

Fed's Bostic favors no change in rates while inflation remains greater risk
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Mega Millions jackpot grows to $965 million for Friday’s drawing

The Mega Millions jackpot is growing to $965 million for Friday’s drawing after lottery officials say no ticket matched all six numbers

Mega Millions jackpot grows to $965 million for Friday’s drawing
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With their government contracts in limbo, small businesses await a historic shutdown's end

The end of the longest U.S. government shutdown in history would be a relief for small businesses that depend on federal contracts or funding

With their government contracts in limbo, small businesses await a historic shutdown's end
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Kazakhstan follows Russia in banning ‘LGBTQ propaganda’

Kazakhstan follows Russia in banning ‘LGBTQ propaganda’

Kazakhstan follows Russia in banning ‘LGBTQ propaganda’
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Toyota opens US battery plant, confirms $10 billion investment plan

Toyota Motor said on Wednesday it had begun production at its $13.9 billion North Carolina battery plant as it ramps up hybrid production and confirmed plans to invest $

Toyota opens US battery plant, confirms $10 billion investment plan
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Dollar mixed as US government looks to reopen, yen at nine-month low

The U.S. dollar dipped against the euro on Wednesday as traders evaluated what a flood of economic releases will mean for Federal Reserve interest rate policy

Dollar mixed as US government looks to reopen, yen at nine-month low
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Disney extends CFO Johnston's employment contract

Walt Disney has extended the employment contract of CFO Hugh Johnston by about two years as the media company undertakes a sweeping overhaul of its operations, with a renewed focus on its

Disney extends CFO Johnston's employment contract
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Bessent says he will adjust US Treasury debt auctions gradually, safeguard stability

U.S.

Bessent says he will adjust US Treasury debt auctions gradually, safeguard stability
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Anthropic to invest $50 billion to build data centers in US

AI startup Anthropic said on Wednesday it would invest $50 billion in building data centers in the U.S., the latest multi-billion-dollar outlay in the industry as companies race to expand

Anthropic to invest $50 billion to build data centers in US
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India approves $5.1 billion package for exporters after US tariffs hit

India's cabinet has approved spending 450.6 billion rupees ($5.1 billion) on support for exporters, including 200 billion rupees in

India approves $5.1 billion package for exporters after US tariffs hit
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French lawmakers vote to approve suspension of unpopular pension reform

French lawmakers voted to suspend a contested pension reform on Wednesday, as next year's budget bills inch through parliament under persistent threats to the government's survival.

French lawmakers vote to approve suspension of unpopular pension reform
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Ukrainians flee southeastern front as fighting worsens

Bundled in layers of clothing and clutching her cane inside an evacuation van, 84-year-old Polina Plyushchii said the threat of drones and other weapons had made it too

Ukrainians flee southeastern front as fighting worsens
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Pakistan parliament approves more powers for army chief, curbs top court

Pakistan's parliament approved a constitutional amendment on Wednesday to expand the powers of the army chief and curb the remit of its Supreme Court, a move that

Pakistan parliament approves more powers for army chief, curbs top court
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Developer fee cuts not passed on to EU users, Apple says

Lower developer fees implemented by Apple to comply with European Union tech regulations have not reduced prices for users, the iPhone maker said on

Developer fee cuts not passed on to EU users, Apple says
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Chicagoans buy out street vendors amid a federal immigration crackdown

Across Chicago’s Latino neighborhoods, fear of a federal immigration crackdown has emptied the streets

Chicagoans buy out street vendors amid a federal immigration crackdown
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Atlanta Fed president Bostic to retire in February, opening seat on key committee

Raphael Bostic, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, is retiring at the end of his current term in February, opening up a new seat on the Fed’s interest-rate setting committee at a time that President Donald Trump is seeking to exert more control over the central bank

Atlanta Fed president Bostic to retire in February, opening seat on key committee
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Rumors swirl of a plot to oust Keir Starmer as the embattled British leader denies attacking his rivals

Rumors swirl of a plot to oust Keir Starmer as the embattled British leader denies attacking his rivals

Rumors swirl of a plot to oust Keir Starmer as the embattled British leader denies attacking his rivals
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Thoroughbred trainer Dale Romans enters the Kentucky Senate race

Longtime thoroughbred trainer Dale Romans has entered the Kentucky campaign to succeed retiring Republican Mitch McConnell in the U.S. Senate

Thoroughbred trainer Dale Romans enters the Kentucky Senate race
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Federal shutdown creates uncertainty for Maine cancer patient struggling to stay warm

The federal government shutdown has created delays in some states when it comes to the federal program that helps millions of families heat and cool their homes

Federal shutdown creates uncertainty for Maine cancer patient struggling to stay warm
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UK's FTSE 100 hits record close as US shutdown nears end

London's FTSE 100 logged a third consecutive record close, supported by gains in utilities and mining shares as investors welcomed signs of a potential end to the prolonged U.S. government

UK's FTSE 100 hits record close as US shutdown nears end
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GlobalFoundries expects upbeat quarter on demand for auto, data center chips

Contract chipmaker GlobalFoundries forecast fourth-quarter profit and revenue above Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, driven by strong demand from its clients in the automotive and data

GlobalFoundries expects upbeat quarter on demand for auto, data center chips
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Crypto exchange Coinbase to reincorporate in Texas, exit Delaware

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is departing Delaware and reincorporating itself in Texas, the company said in a regulatory filing on Wednesday, citing the new business hub's growing

Crypto exchange Coinbase to reincorporate in Texas, exit Delaware
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German economic council cuts growth forecast for 2026

The German Council of Economic Experts on Wednesday cut its forecast for Europe's largest economy in 2026 and predicted only modest growth this year, despite

German economic council cuts growth forecast for 2026
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OPEC shifts oil outlook to see small surplus in 2026

The world oil market will see a small surplus in 2026 after OPEC+ production increases and higher supply from other producers, an OPEC report showed on Wednesday, a

OPEC shifts oil outlook to see small surplus in 2026
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Synopsys plans 10% job cuts after Ansys deal closure

Synopsys will lay off about 10% of its workforce, or roughly 2,000 employees, as the chip-design software maker looks to redirect investment towards growth opportunities, according to a

Synopsys plans 10% job cuts after Ansys deal closure
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Wall St opens higher as traders anticipate end to federal shutdown

Wall Street opened higher on Wednesday with the Dow at a record high, as investors cheered a likely end to the longest U.S. government shutdown, while an upbeat earnings outlook from

Wall St opens higher as traders anticipate end to federal shutdown
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Fed may soon start buying bonds to manage market liquidity, Williams says

By Michael S.

Fed may soon start buying bonds to manage market liquidity, Williams says
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Sanctions stymie Lukoil drilling plans in Romanian Black Sea

Oslo-listed Vantage Drilling cancelled a contract to drill next year, which two industry sources told Reuters on Wednesday was with

Sanctions stymie Lukoil drilling plans in Romanian Black Sea
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Circle quarterly profit beats estimates on stablecoin growth

Circle's third-quarter profit beat Wall Street expectations on Wednesday, driven by higher reserve income amid rising circulation of its flagship

Circle quarterly profit beats estimates on stablecoin growth
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'Walking America Couple' pass through Northern California, share message of positivity and connection

'Walking America Couple' pass through Northern California, share message of positivity and connection

'Walking America Couple' pass through Northern California, share message of positivity and connection
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Why a Visa-Mastercard legal settlement could lead to your rewards credit card getting declined

Visa and Mastercard have proposed a settlement in their long-running legal dispute with merchants over interchange fees

Why a Visa-Mastercard legal settlement could lead to your rewards credit card getting declined
Economy|Education

Colorado’s rural schools serve more than 130,000 students, and their superintendents want more pay for their teachers

Rural school leaders are most concerned about recruiting and retaining teachers.

Colorado’s rural schools serve more than 130,000 students, and their superintendents want more pay for their teachers
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Community health centers provide care for 1 in 10 Americans, but funding cuts threaten their survival

Millions of Americans rely on this network of federally funded health clinics for their primary care.

Community health centers provide care for 1 in 10 Americans, but funding cuts threaten their survival
Economy|Environment|Health|Science

Want to make America healthy again? Stop fueling climate change

From extreme heat to mosquito-borne illnesses, climate change is making people sicker and more vulnerable to disease. Health scientists explain what individuals and governments can do about it.

Want to make America healthy again? Stop fueling climate change
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Turn shopping stress into purposeful gift giving by cultivating ‘consumer wisdom’ during the holidays

A psychology team distills the 6 principles of ‘consumer wisdom’: a set of habits that promotes well-being by aligning our values and behaviors.

Turn shopping stress into purposeful gift giving by cultivating ‘consumer wisdom’ during the holidays
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Trump says United States doesn’t have people with ‘certain talents’ to fill jobs domestically

Trump says United States doesn’t have people with ‘certain talents’ to fill jobs domestically

Trump says United States doesn’t have people with ‘certain talents’ to fill jobs domestically
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AMD shares rise as investors cheer AI-driven revenue growth targets

Advanced Micro Devices shares surged 7% on Wednesday after the chipmaker unveiled a bold $100 billion annual data-center revenue target, with plans to claim a larger slice of the booming

AMD shares rise as investors cheer AI-driven revenue growth targets
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Turkey says 20 troops killed in Georgia plane crash; black box found

Turkey on Wednesday said 20 of its soldiers were killed when a military transport plane crashed in Georgia, with all but one of the bodies recovered, marking the

Turkey says 20 troops killed in Georgia plane crash; black box found
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ECB's Lagarde replaces Fed's Powell on two key BIS committees

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde is to take over from Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell as head of two of the Bank for International Settlements' key economic

ECB's Lagarde replaces Fed's Powell on two key BIS committees
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Fed to cut rates again in December on weakening job market, say most economists: Reuters poll

The U.S.

Fed to cut rates again in December on weakening job market, say most economists: Reuters poll
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Canada's Loblaw raises annual profit forecast on resilient grocery demand

Loblaw raised its annual profit forecast after beating third-quarter profit estimates on Wednesday, as the Canadian retailer bet on demand for grocery and medicines at its discount stores

Canada's Loblaw raises annual profit forecast on resilient grocery demand
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Senegal president and ruling party clash over leadership post

Senegal's president and the political party he belongs to have issued conflicting statements over the leadership of the ruling coalition, a clear sign of dissension among top leaders

Senegal president and ruling party clash over leadership post
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Polestar's losses widen, aims to keep Nasdaq listing with reverse stock split

Polestar reported a wider third-quarter loss on Wednesday and said it would conduct a reverse stock split - reducing the number of its existing shares

Polestar's losses widen, aims to keep Nasdaq listing with reverse stock split
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Tehran taps run dry as water crisis deepens across Iran

Iran is grappling with its worst water crisis in decades, with officials warning that Tehran — a city of more than 10 million — may soon be uninhabitable if the

Tehran taps run dry as water crisis deepens across Iran
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Appeals court weighs arguments on law cutting Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood

A federal appeals court has heard arguments about a spending law that stopped Medicaid reimbursements for Planned Parenthood, the nation's largest abortion provider

Appeals court weighs arguments on law cutting Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood
Economy|Food|Health

Small grocers and convenience stores feel an impact as customers go without SNAP benefits

Some small grocery stores and neighborhood convenience stores are eager for the U.S. government shutdown to end and for their customers to start receiving federal food aid again

Small grocers and convenience stores feel an impact as customers go without SNAP benefits
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UK's Starmer tries to shore up authority after leadership challenge briefing

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer distanced himself on Wednesday from a briefing by unnamed allies that he would fight any leadership bid,

UK's Starmer tries to shore up authority after leadership challenge briefing
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Former top enforcers at US watchdog join project to bring pro-consumer lawsuits

Three former senior enforcement lawyers at the U.S.

Former top enforcers at US watchdog join project to bring pro-consumer lawsuits
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UN agencies warn of famine for millions, appeal for more funding

Millions more people risk famine in at least a dozen crisis spots around the world, including Sudan and Gaza, two U.N. agencies warned on Wednesday, appealing for funds to address a

UN agencies warn of famine for millions, appeal for more funding
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Tech turbulence and data deluge due

By Mike Dolan -What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets Markets have already effectively priced in the U.S. government's reopening on Monday,

Tech turbulence and data deluge due
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German exports get welcome boost from Eastern Europe, says business group

Germany's export business, struggling under high U.S. tariffs and a slump in China, got a welcome shot in the arm from trade with Eastern Europe in

German exports get welcome boost from Eastern Europe, says business group
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India's inflation tanks to record low, boosting December rate-cut hopes

India's retail inflation slumped to a record low of 0.25% in October, driven by a sharp fall in food prices and tax cuts on consumer goods, paving the way for a

India's inflation tanks to record low, boosting December rate-cut hopes
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Trump asks Israeli president to pardon Netanyahu in letter, Israeli president's office says

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has received a letter from U.S.

Trump asks Israeli president to pardon Netanyahu in letter, Israeli president's office says
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How could British Prime Minister Keir Starmer be ousted by unhappy lawmakers?

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was battling to maintain his authority over his party on Wednesday after one of his most senior ministers criticised the "toxic" culture in his

How could British Prime Minister Keir Starmer be ousted by unhappy lawmakers?
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Brazil's fiscal discipline crucial post-2026 election, warns Goldman Sachs

Brazil's fiscal balance will become a top priority from 2027 regardless of the outcome of next year's presidential election, Goldman Sachs' head of Latin

Brazil's fiscal discipline crucial post-2026 election, warns Goldman Sachs
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Fearful of Trump's raids, some Hispanic shoppers turn to safety of online buying

In Newark's heavily Latino Ironbound district, Rosa Ludena works the register of the electronics shop she's owned since 2003. 

Fearful of Trump's raids, some Hispanic shoppers turn to safety of online buying
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Euro zone inflation risks may be tilted to upside, Schnabel argues

Euro zone inflation is unlikely to fall too low and risks may actually be skewed toward higher than forecast readings, but the European Central Bank can tolerate small target

Euro zone inflation risks may be tilted to upside, Schnabel argues
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Russia makes gains in southern Ukraine as it expands front-line attacks

A Ukrainian commander says the Russian army has overrun three settlements in Ukraine's southern Zaporizhzhia region

Russia makes gains in southern Ukraine as it expands front-line attacks
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Former Rep. Elaine Luria mounts a comeback for her old Virginia seat

Former Rep. Elaine Luria mounts a comeback for her old Virginia seat

Former Rep. Elaine Luria mounts a comeback for her old Virginia seat
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A seismic shift in computing is on the horizon (and it’s not AI)

A seismic shift in computing is on the horizon (and it’s not AI)

A seismic shift in computing is on the horizon (and it’s not AI)
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FAA workers grapple with possible shutdown deal as officials try to navigate upcoming holiday travel rush

FAA workers grapple with possible shutdown deal as officials try to navigate upcoming holiday travel rush

FAA workers grapple with possible shutdown deal as officials try to navigate upcoming holiday travel rush
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Italy industry output rebounds after August slump

Italian industrial output rebounded 2.8% in September after a 2.7% drop in August, data showed on Wednesday, offering some hope to the country's long-struggling manufacturing sector.

Italy industry output rebounds after August slump
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India's GCC count to grow to 2,400 by 2030; impact of H1-B crackdown minimal, says TeamLease

By Abhirami G -India could host more than 2,400 global capability centres by 2030, TeamLease Services said on Wednesday, adding that  U.S.

India's GCC count to grow to 2,400 by 2030; impact of H1-B crackdown minimal, says TeamLease
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New reflationist members at Japan's top economic panel push for big stimulus

Two newly appointed members of the Japanese government's top economic panel called on Wednesday for an economic stimulus package larger than last year's,

New reflationist members at Japan's top economic panel push for big stimulus
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US House returns to Washington for vote to end government shutdown

By Nolan D.

US House returns to Washington for vote to end government shutdown
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Why is Trump threatening to sue the BBC for $1 billion?

Why is Trump threatening to sue the BBC for $1 billion?

Why is Trump threatening to sue the BBC for $1 billion?
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China's Singles' Day shopping festival winds down with 'muted' sentiment

China's Singles' Day sales festival is coming to a close after more than a month of promotions on the country's largest e-commerce platforms, which

China's Singles' Day shopping festival winds down with 'muted' sentiment
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|World

Chinese firms say EU business conditions have deteriorated for sixth year

Chinese companies in the European Union say business conditions in the bloc have deteriorated for a sixth consecutive year, with rising labour costs and political challenges

Chinese firms say EU business conditions have deteriorated for sixth year
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White House weighs stepped up domestic travel and speeches to improve Trump’s standing on the economy

White House weighs stepped up domestic travel and speeches to improve Trump’s standing on the economy

White House weighs stepped up domestic travel and speeches to improve Trump’s standing on the economy
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Former aide to two NY governors, accused of being Chinese agent, goes on trial for money laundering and fraud

Former aide to two NY governors, accused of being Chinese agent, goes on trial for money laundering and fraud

Former aide to two NY governors, accused of being Chinese agent, goes on trial for money laundering and fraud
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Why are multilateral development banks under pressure to reform?​

The World Bank and other multilateral development banks (MDBs) are under pressure to offer more help to poor countries being hammered by energy challenges and

Why are multilateral development banks under pressure to reform?​
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SoftBank shares slide as Nvidia stake sale highlights AI funding needs

SoftBank's shares slid as much as 10% on Wednesday after the $5.8 billion sale of its stake in Nvidia highlighted the growing funding demands it faces to bankroll its

SoftBank shares slide as Nvidia stake sale highlights AI funding needs
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German inflation confirmed at 2.3% in October

German inflation slowed slightly in October to 2.3%, the federal statistics office said on Wednesday, confirming preliminary data.

German inflation confirmed at 2.3% in October
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World oil and gas demand could grow until 2050, IEA says

Global oil and gas demand could grow until 2050, the International Energy Agency said on Wednesday, departing from previous expectations of a speedy transition to

World oil and gas demand could grow until 2050, IEA says
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Nvidia supplier Foxconn bullish on AI demand, teases OpenAI announcement

Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, offered a bullish outlook on AI-related demand on Wednesday saying it would be a

Nvidia supplier Foxconn bullish on AI demand, teases OpenAI announcement
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PayPal re-launches in the UK after nearly two years

-PayPal said on Wednesday it is re-launching in the United Kingdom for customers to shop online and in stores, nearly two years after it restructured its operations there following Brexit.

PayPal re-launches in the UK after nearly two years
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China's soybean glut could defeat US export hopes after trade thaw

China is grappling with a glut of soybeans after months of record imports, curbing prospects for U.S. exports despite a recent trade truce

China's soybean glut could defeat US export hopes after trade thaw
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Data centres to drive energy storage 'boom cycle' in next five years, UBS says

AI data centre-fuelled power demand growth in the U.S. is likely to drive a "boom cycle" for energy storage in the next five years as more storage is needed to

Data centres to drive energy storage 'boom cycle' in next five years, UBS says
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Sweden's finance minister sees signs of economy picking up

Sweden's economy is picking up speed after a period of sluggish growth, but uncertainty remains high, Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson said on Wednesday.

Sweden's finance minister sees signs of economy picking up
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Vodacom inks Africa internet deal with Musk's Starlink

South Africa's largest mobile operator Vodacom Group has signed an agreement with Elon Musk's Starlink to deliver high-speed, low-latency broadband internet for businesses across Africa,

Vodacom inks Africa internet deal with Musk's Starlink
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Iceland sees security risk, existential threat in Atlantic Ocean current's possible collapse

Iceland has designated the potential collapse of a major Atlantic Ocean current system a national security concern and an existential threat,

Iceland sees security risk, existential threat in Atlantic Ocean current's possible collapse
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Global wine output subdued by climate shocks, OIV says

Global wine production rose slightly in 2025, but output remained below average for a third consecutive year as vineyards faced extreme and volatile weather,

Global wine output subdued by climate shocks, OIV says
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China and Spain sign agreements to strengthen cooperation on Spanish king's visit

Spanish King Felipe VI and Chinese President Xi Jinping have signed agreements on language exchanges and other areas as both sides vowed to strengthen their cooperation

China and Spain sign agreements to strengthen cooperation on Spanish king's visit
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This anti-drone technology is used on the Ukrainian battlefield and in NATO airspace after flyovers

Drone warfare exploded following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022

This anti-drone technology is used on the Ukrainian battlefield and in NATO airspace after flyovers
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Japan finance minister says weak yen's disadvantages more pronounced than advantages

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Wednesday she would not deny that the negative aspects of the weak yen on the economy have become more pronounced than the positive

Japan finance minister says weak yen's disadvantages more pronounced than advantages
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US Congress poised to get back to work

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter The U.S. government is on the brink of reopening, potentially restoring pay to unpaid federal workers and ending a

US Congress poised to get back to work
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Japan prime minister 'strongly hopes' BOJ achieves wage-driven inflation

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she "strongly hopes" the central bank achieves inflation driven by wages rather than primarily through

Japan prime minister 'strongly hopes' BOJ achieves wage-driven inflation
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Gulfstream says US business jet demand strong but China slow due to trade tensions

U.S. trade tensions have slowed opportunities for business jet deals in China, the president of corporate planemaker Gulfstream Aerospace said, in a rare case of demand

Gulfstream says US business jet demand strong but China slow due to trade tensions
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M&S shakes up fashion supply chain to spark online growth

Marks & Spencer is revamping its supply chain from "factory to floor", the retailer's new fashion boss told Reuters, as it looks to double annual online non-food sales

M&S shakes up fashion supply chain to spark online growth
Business|Economy|Technology

Turkcell, Google sign cooperation agreement on cloud technologies

Turkish telecoms operator Turkcell signed an agreement with Google on Wednesday for strategic cooperation on cloud technologies, the company said in a notice.

Turkcell, Google sign cooperation agreement on cloud technologies
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Asian equities witness over $10 billion foreign outflows in November as AI rally stalls

Asian equities witnessed steep cross-border outflows in the first week of November as investors booked profits on caution over lofty tech valuations and uncertainty about the sustainability

Asian equities witness over $10 billion foreign outflows in November as AI rally stalls
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GM wants parts makers to pull supply chains from China

General Motors has directed several thousand of its suppliers to scrub their supply chains of parts from China, four people familiar with the matter said, reflecting

GM wants parts makers to pull supply chains from China
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Japan to pledge bold spending increase in stimulus package, draft shows

Japan's government will pledge to increase spending "without hesitation" to support an economy on the cusp of emerging from stagnation, according to a draft of

Japan to pledge bold spending increase in stimulus package, draft shows
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Top diplomats from G7 countries meet in Canada as trade tensions rise with Trump

Top diplomats from the Group of Seven industrialized democracies are converging on southern Ontario as tensions rise between the U.S. and traditional allies like Canada over defense spending and trade

Top diplomats from G7 countries meet in Canada as trade tensions rise with Trump
Business|Economy|Travel

Fewer trips, tighter wallets: Holiday travel demand cools across the board, report shows

The holiday rush may lose some of its momentum this year — even among high-income travelers — as a report from Deloitte on Wednesday shows Americans are planning to take

Fewer trips, tighter wallets: Holiday travel demand cools across the board, report shows
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Afghanistan economic recovery buckles as nine in 10 families go hungry or into debt, UNDP says

Afghanistan's economic recovery is buckling as nine in 10 households are forced to skip meals, sell belongings or take on debt to survive, the United Nations said on

Afghanistan economic recovery buckles as nine in 10 families go hungry or into debt, UNDP says
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Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy’s grandson, running for US House seat

Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy’s grandson, running for US House seat

Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy’s grandson, running for US House seat
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Full blackout hits the Dominican Republic as crews scramble to restore power

A rare blackout has hit the entire Dominican Republic, snarling traffic and paralyzing business in the country of nearly 11 million people

Full blackout hits the Dominican Republic as crews scramble to restore power
Business|Crime|Economy|Technology|World

Australian spy chief says Chinese hackers probing telecoms, key facilities

Australia's spy chief said on Wednesday hackers working for China's government and military had probed the country's telecoms network and key infrastructure,

Australian spy chief says Chinese hackers probing telecoms, key facilities
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Vietnam eyes tariff deal soon, as US seeks to cut huge trade deficit

Vietnam is working to sign a trade agreement with the United States soon, Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son said on Wednesday, as a new round of

Vietnam eyes tariff deal soon, as US seeks to cut huge trade deficit
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Political

What’s in the bill to reopen the federal government?

What’s in the bill to reopen the federal government?

What’s in the bill to reopen the federal government?
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Irish corporate taxes to avoid tariff hit but risks rise, watchdog says

Most of Ireland's big corporate taxpayers have so far escaped the direct impact of U.S. tariffs, but American trade policies have made the outlook for this critical source of

Irish corporate taxes to avoid tariff hit but risks rise, watchdog says
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Yen stablecoin issuer predicts growing presence in Japan's bond market

Stablecoin issuers could become major buyers of Japanese government bonds in several years and influence the central bank's control over monetary policy, the head of

Yen stablecoin issuer predicts growing presence in Japan's bond market
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The Latest: Supreme Court keeps a block on SNAP payments, as shutdown potentially nears an end

The Supreme Court has extended an order blocking full SNAP payments amid signals that the government shutdown could soon end and food aid payments resume

The Latest: Supreme Court keeps a block on SNAP payments, as shutdown potentially nears an end
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Shutdown leaves a mark on an already-struggling economy, from lost paychecks to canceled flights

The longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history appears to be nearing an end, but not without leaving a mark on an already-struggling economy

Shutdown leaves a mark on an already-struggling economy, from lost paychecks to canceled flights
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Australia's MinRes inks $765 million deal with POSCO for lithium JV stake, shares surge

Australia's Mineral Resources said on Wednesday it would sell a 30% stake in part of its lithium business to South Korea's POSCO for $765 million to reduce debt, sending its

Australia's MinRes inks $765 million deal with POSCO for lithium JV stake, shares surge
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At COP30, California Governor Newsom blasts Trump for 'dumb' US climate policy

California Governor Gavin Newsom assured an audience at the COP30 climate summit in Brazil that his state would continue to prioritize green technology,

At COP30, California Governor Newsom blasts Trump for 'dumb' US climate policy
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Global EV sales growth hits 23% in October, research firm says

Global sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles rose 23% in October to 1.9 million units, driven by strong demand across major markets, market

Global EV sales growth hits 23% in October, research firm says
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AP Interview: Newsom says Trump climate-fighting absence is 'doubling down on stupid'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is criticizing the United States for missing key United Nations climate talks, calling it doubling down on stupid

AP Interview: Newsom says Trump climate-fighting absence is 'doubling down on stupid'
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Husband and wife charged in drug ring that allegedly took EBT for drugs

Husband and wife charged in drug ring that allegedly took EBT for drugs

Husband and wife charged in drug ring that allegedly took EBT for drugs
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Japanese manufacturers' sentiment surges to highest in nearly four years: Reuters poll

Japanese manufacturing confidence surged to its highest level in nearly four years in November, led by the electronics and auto sectors which have been buoyed by

Japanese manufacturers' sentiment surges to highest in nearly four years: Reuters poll
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Tokyo protests Russia's wider entry ban over Ukraine sanctions

Japan decried as "absolutely unacceptable" on Wednesday Russia's extension of an entry ban to 30 more citizens, among them a foreign ministry spokesperson, after Tokyo's sanctions

Tokyo protests Russia's wider entry ban over Ukraine sanctions
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US Supreme Court extends pause on order requiring Trump to fully fund food aid

The U.S.

US Supreme Court extends pause on order requiring Trump to fully fund food aid
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US Supreme Court allows Trump administration to continue SNAP cutback

The U.S.

US Supreme Court allows Trump administration to continue SNAP cutback
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Supreme Court keeps full SNAP payments on hold with short term order

Supreme Court keeps full SNAP payments on hold with short term order

Supreme Court keeps full SNAP payments on hold with short term order
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Supreme Court extends its order blocking full SNAP payments, with shutdown potentially near an end

The Supreme Court has extended an order blocking full SNAP payments

Supreme Court extends its order blocking full SNAP payments, with shutdown potentially near an end
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A Kansas county agrees to pay $3 million and apologize over a raid on a small-town newspaper

A rural Kansas county has agreed to pay more than $3 million and apologize over a law enforcement raid on a small-town weekly newspaper in 2023

A Kansas county agrees to pay $3 million and apologize over a raid on a small-town newspaper
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Schumer faces criticism as shutdown nears end, but his job appears safe

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer led his caucus and the country into a record-breaking government shutdown and voted against reopening when some of his members defected

Schumer faces criticism as shutdown nears end, but his job appears safe
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California's Newsom criticizes "chilling" U.S. military strikes on alleged drug-carrying vessels

California Governor Gavin Newsom said it was chilling to see the U.S. military blowing up suspected drug vessels in the Caribbean and off the Pacific coasts of Latin America

California's Newsom criticizes "chilling" U.S. military strikes on alleged drug-carrying vessels
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Trading Day: Tech, the lone cloud on sunny Wall Street

U.S. tech was the major outlier in an otherwise buoyant day for global stocks on Tuesday, as relief around the expected end of the U.S. government

Trading Day: Tech, the lone cloud on sunny Wall Street
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US bank regulators move to finalize Treasuries-linked capital plan, Bloomberg News reports

U.S. regulators have agreed on the terms to ease a set of capital requirements that could potentially allow banks to hold more Treasuries, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people

US bank regulators move to finalize Treasuries-linked capital plan, Bloomberg News reports
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Mexico imposes 156% tariff on sugar imports

Mexico on Tuesday implemented a new tariff for sugar imports due to falling international prices and a risk of oversupply in the domestic market, according to

Mexico imposes 156% tariff on sugar imports
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Asian shares are mixed in cautious trading after a mixed day on Wall Street

Asian shares are mixed in cautious trading after most U.S. stocks rose, settling back to where they were before last week’s swoon over the future of artificial intelligence

Asian shares are mixed in cautious trading after a mixed day on Wall Street
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There's no timeline on when flight cuts will ease up after the government shutdown ends

Airlines have canceled over 9,000 flights across the U.S. since the Federal Aviation Administration ordered flight cuts late last week

There's no timeline on when flight cuts will ease up after the government shutdown ends
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US consumer watchdog to narrow civil rights era lending law, sources say

The U.S.

US consumer watchdog to narrow civil rights era lending law, sources say
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AMD expects profit to triple by 2030, data center chip market to grow to $1 trillion 

By Max A.

AMD expects profit to triple by 2030, data center chip market to grow to $1 trillion 
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Brazil caps fees, shortens payment terms in billion-dollar meal voucher market

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva signed on Tuesday a decree seeking to lower intermediation costs in the country's multi-billion-real meal voucher market, which will

Brazil caps fees, shortens payment terms in billion-dollar meal voucher market
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Dow soars more than 550 points as Wall Street embraces optimism that government might reopen soon

Dow soars more than 550 points as Wall Street embraces optimism that government might reopen soon

Dow soars more than 550 points as Wall Street embraces optimism that government might reopen soon
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Newsom tells AP the eight senators who struck the shutdown deal aren't alarmed enough about Trump

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is warning that eight senators' decision to break with Democrats and end the government shutdown shows they aren't alarmed enough about President Donald Trump's impact on political norms

Newsom tells AP the eight senators who struck the shutdown deal aren't alarmed enough about Trump
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Dow notches record high close, traders bet on end to government shutdown

The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged to a record high close on Tuesday, lifted by progress toward ending the longest U.S. government shutdown, while Nvidia and other

Dow notches record high close, traders bet on end to government shutdown
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Stocks rise, dollar dips with focus on labor market, US government reopening

MSCI's global equities index rose modestly on Tuesday as investors looked forward to an end to the U.S. government shutdown, while the

Stocks rise, dollar dips with focus on labor market, US government reopening
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Senate votes to end government shutdown, sending funding bill to the House

A small band of Senate Democrats voted with Republicans on Monday night to approve a funding measure to reopen the federal government — without securing their party’s demand to guarantee an extension of enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies, which help millions of Americans afford insurance.

Senate votes to end government shutdown, sending funding bill to the House
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Venezuela announces ‘massive mobilization’ of military forces as America’s largest warship sails into region

Venezuela announces ‘massive mobilization’ of military forces as America’s largest warship sails into region

Venezuela announces ‘massive mobilization’ of military forces as America’s largest warship sails into region
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What to know about Trump's plan to give Americans a $2,000 tariff dividend

President Donald Trump boasts that his tariffs protect American industries, lure factories to the United States, raise money for the federal government and give him diplomatic leverage

What to know about Trump's plan to give Americans a $2,000 tariff dividend
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Nancy Pelosi's exit opens way for tough fight to replace her in San Francisco district

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s decision to step aside after nearly four decades in Congress kicks off a wide-open contest to replace her at a time when her home city of San Francisco is roiled in debate about what its future should look like

Nancy Pelosi's exit opens way for tough fight to replace her in San Francisco district
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Why it may take years for air travel to recover from the government shutdown

Why it may take years for air travel to recover from the government shutdown

Why it may take years for air travel to recover from the government shutdown
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Speaker Johnson faces an unruly House as lawmakers return for shutdown vote

After refusing to convene the U.S. House during the government shutdown, Speaker Mike Johnson is recalling lawmakers back into session

Speaker Johnson faces an unruly House as lawmakers return for shutdown vote
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Communities donate meals and funds as US food aid remains in limbo

For Anthony DeSousa, the owner of two pizza shops in Estes Park and Longmont, Colorado, feeding the hungry is personal.

Communities donate meals and funds as US food aid remains in limbo
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Missouri governor floats potential for a retractable roof if Chiefs renovate Arrowhead Stadium

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe is floating the potential for the Kansas City Chiefs to play in a covered stadium without moving to Kansas

Missouri governor floats potential for a retractable roof if Chiefs renovate Arrowhead Stadium
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White House eyes return to growth of 3%, 4% by early 2026 after shutdown knock

The U.S. economy should return to growth of 3% to 4% by the first quarter of 2026, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Tuesday.

White House eyes return to growth of 3%, 4% by early 2026 after shutdown knock
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US airlines grapple with shutdown fallout as Thanksgiving nears

The longest federal government shutdown disrupted tens of thousands of flights in recent days, and with it, U.S. carriers' optimistic expectations for the

US airlines grapple with shutdown fallout as Thanksgiving nears
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US airlines cancel 1,200 flights Tuesday as shutdown continues

Airlines canceled 1,200 flights on Tuesday as air traffic control staffing improved significantly ahead of an expected end to a record-setting government

US airlines cancel 1,200 flights Tuesday as shutdown continues
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France to help Palestinians draft constitution for future state, Macron says

France will help the Palestinian Authority draft a constitution for a future state, President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday after talks with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in

France to help Palestinians draft constitution for future state, Macron says
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French central bank sees slight growth in Q4 as political uncertainty weighs

France's central bank said the economy "will grow slightly in the fourth quarter" as high political uncertainty contributes to a slowing pace of expansion in November, although it did

French central bank sees slight growth in Q4 as political uncertainty weighs
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Woman faces felony charges after accused of fraud and posing as bank agent

Woman faces felony charges after accused of fraud and posing as bank agent

Woman faces felony charges after accused of fraud and posing as bank agent
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Trump calls 50-year mortgages no 'big deal' as right-wing conservatives balk

U.S.

Trump calls 50-year mortgages no 'big deal' as right-wing conservatives balk
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Oil up as investors balance sanctions risks, oversupply worries

Oil prices gained about $1 on Tuesday on the impact of the latest U.S. sanctions on Russian oil and the optimism over a potential end to the U.S. government shutdown,

Oil up as investors balance sanctions risks, oversupply worries
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US lost jobs through late October, new private-sector data shows

U.S. firms were shedding more than 11,000 jobs a week through late October, payroll processor ADP said on Tuesday in its latest real-time estimate of job

US lost jobs through late October, new private-sector data shows
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Buses and trains see resurgence amid US air travel chaos

Americans are increasingly booking buses and trains to their Thanksgiving destinations this year while some have outright canceled their plans following the

Buses and trains see resurgence amid US air travel chaos
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US financial shield could be worth up to $20 billion, Hungary's Orban says

Hungary could choose from four or five facilities to shore up its finances under an agreement with Washington, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Tuesday, with funding worth up to

US financial shield could be worth up to $20 billion, Hungary's Orban says
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FTSE 100 closes at record high on rate cut bets; AstraZeneca shines

Britain's FTSE 100 closed at a record high for the second straight session on Tuesday, as weak UK labour market data boosted hopes for Bank of England rate cuts and

FTSE 100 closes at record high on rate cut bets; AstraZeneca shines
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Greece, Cyprus, Spain and Italy eligible for new help dealing with migration, EU says

Greece, Cyprus, Spain and Italy will be eligible for help dealing with migratory pressures under a new EU mechanism when the bloc's pact on migration and asylum enters into force

Greece, Cyprus, Spain and Italy eligible for new help dealing with migration, EU says
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Shell challenges arbitration decision on Venture Global LNG supply contracts

Shell has challenged its defeat in an arbitration case against U.S. liquefied natural gas producer Venture Global in the New York Supreme

Shell challenges arbitration decision on Venture Global LNG supply contracts
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Amid tensions with US, high inflation is back on Venezuela’s streets

Amid tensions with US, high inflation is back on Venezuela’s streets

Amid tensions with US, high inflation is back on Venezuela’s streets
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The Senate sent a funding bill to the House. Here’s what has to happen next to reopen the government

The Senate sent a funding bill to the House. Here’s what has to happen next to reopen the government

The Senate sent a funding bill to the House. Here’s what has to happen next to reopen the government
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ByHeart recalls all baby formula sold nationwide as infant botulism outbreak grows

Baby formula manufacturer ByHeart recalled all of its products sold nationwide Tuesday

ByHeart recalls all baby formula sold nationwide as infant botulism outbreak grows
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Trump appointee to UN labour agency 'frozen' over funding and influence concerns

The appointment of a Trump nominee as the deputy head of the International Labour Organisation has been "frozen" following concerns from staff

Trump appointee to UN labour agency 'frozen' over funding and influence concerns
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Lithuanian foreign minister refuses Lukashenko offer of talks on reopening border

Lithuania's foreign minister said he would refuse talks with Belarus on reopening their border, after its President Alexander Lukashenko on Tuesday ordered

Lithuanian foreign minister refuses Lukashenko offer of talks on reopening border
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Google to invest $6.4 billion in cloud infrastructure in Germany

Alphabet's Google will invest 5.5 billion euros ($6.41 billion) in Germany in the coming years in a push to expand its

Google to invest $6.4 billion in cloud infrastructure in Germany
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Bank of America CEO seeks to meet Mayor-elect Mamdani, Fox News says

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan will ask for a meeting with New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to discuss how he can work with him and will also offer some ideas, he told Fox

Bank of America CEO seeks to meet Mayor-elect Mamdani, Fox News says
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Chinese fraudster's luxury life on the run ends in London jail

As Chinese police closed in on the architect of a massive Ponzi scheme that cost thousands their life savings, a woman in her mid-40s was taken by an accomplice to the Myanmar border

Chinese fraudster's luxury life on the run ends in London jail
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Bitwise sparks industry scramble with Solana ETF launch

Crypto firm Bitwise Asset Management's successful push to launch the first U.S. spot Solana ETF while the Securities and Exchange Commission was shut down has upended the

Bitwise sparks industry scramble with Solana ETF launch
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Porsche crisis weighs on top shareholder's profit

A crisis at luxury carmaker Porsche AG hit earnings at its top shareholder Porsche SE in the first nine months of the year, with adjusted profit after tax falling by

Porsche crisis weighs on top shareholder's profit
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UK cuts aid to global disease initiative by 15% to 850 million pounds

Britain on Tuesday slashed by 15% its contribution to a global initiative to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, with an 850-million-pound ($1.14 billion) pledge, the

UK cuts aid to global disease initiative by 15% to 850 million pounds
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European stocks close at record high, led by buoyant healthcare shares, hopes for end to US shutdown

European shares closed at a record high on Tuesday, led by healthcare stocks, as investors anticipated an end to the U.S. government shutdown and

European stocks close at record high, led by buoyant healthcare shares, hopes for end to US shutdown
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Paramount Skydance shares rise as Ellison's bets get bolder

Paramount Skydance shares rose 8% on Tuesday in a vote of investor confidence for new CEO David Ellison's pitch on

Paramount Skydance shares rise as Ellison's bets get bolder
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Morgan Stanley joins rivals in rolling out private company research, memo shows

Morgan Stanley launched a dedicated private company research page on Tuesday, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters, as investors' interest in high-growth startups

Morgan Stanley joins rivals in rolling out private company research, memo shows
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'Mellon Blue' diamond sells for $25.6 million at Swiss auction

A blue diamond weighing nearly 10 carats has sold at auction in Switzerland for $25.6 million including fees

'Mellon Blue' diamond sells for $25.6 million at Swiss auction
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Trump floats $2,000 tariff rebate checks. What you need to know

Trump floats $2,000 tariff rebate checks. What you need to know

Trump floats $2,000 tariff rebate checks. What you need to know
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Blame the shutdown on citizens who prefer politicians to vanquish their opponents rather than to work for the common good

Politicians get blamed for government shutdowns. But does the fault lie also with citizens, who are more invested in punishing partisan rivals than in demanding competent government?

Blame the shutdown on citizens who prefer politicians to vanquish their opponents rather than to work for the common good
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Israel says Hezbollah trying to rebuild, smuggle in arms from Syria

The Israeli military accused Lebanese armed group Hezbollah on Tuesday of seeking to rebuild its combat abilities in south Lebanon to the point of threatening Israel's security

Israel says Hezbollah trying to rebuild, smuggle in arms from Syria
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Swiss could clinch deal for lower US tariffs by end of this week, says source

Switzerland could clinch a deal with the United States to lower U.S. tariffs on Swiss goods to 15% as soon as Thursday or Friday, a Swiss source told

Swiss could clinch deal for lower US tariffs by end of this week, says source
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AI cloud firm Nebius signs $3 billion deal with Meta, posts more than four-fold rise in revenue

Nebius Group has signed a deal worth about $3 billion with Meta to provide the Facebook owner with AI infrastructure over a five-year period, the company said on Tuesday, after it reported

AI cloud firm Nebius signs $3 billion deal with Meta, posts more than four-fold rise in revenue
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Bulgaria has one month of gasoline supplies as US sanctions loom, state reserve agency says

Bulgaria has one month of gasoline supplies left as it braces for the start of U.S. sanctions on Russia's Lukoil, which owns the country's largest oil refinery and most storage and

Bulgaria has one month of gasoline supplies as US sanctions loom, state reserve agency says
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Canadian Conservative leader struggles to unify party divided over Trump-style politics

A lifelong politician who just last year was projected to become prime minister of Canada, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is now struggling to define his party’s

Canadian Conservative leader struggles to unify party divided over Trump-style politics
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SoftBank's $5.8 billion Nvidia stake sale stirs fresh AI bubble fears

SoftBank Group's $5.8 billion sale of its Nvidia stake jolted stock markets on Tuesday, stoking fears that the frenzy around artificial intelligence may have peaked,

SoftBank's $5.8 billion Nvidia stake sale stirs fresh AI bubble fears
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Nvidia-backed CoreWeave's shares fall as data center delay hits annual revenue forecast

CoreWeave's shares tumbled 10% on Tuesday after it scaled back its annual revenue forecast due to data center hiccups despite strong demand for its artificial intelligence services.

Nvidia-backed CoreWeave's shares fall as data center delay hits annual revenue forecast
Business|Economy

S&P 500, Nasdaq slip as tech valuation jitters resurface; federal reopening eyed

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened lower on Tuesday with concerns around elevated technology valuations resurfacing, while markets monitored progress toward the end of the longest government

S&P 500, Nasdaq slip as tech valuation jitters resurface; federal reopening eyed
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Turkish prosecutor seeks 2,000 years for jailed opposition mayor of Istanbul

A Turkish prosecutor demanded on Tuesday a prison sentence of more than 2,000 years for Ekrem Imamoglu, the jailed opposition mayor of Istanbul,

Turkish prosecutor seeks 2,000 years for jailed opposition mayor of Istanbul
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US profited from Argentina currency swap deal, Treasury chief Bessent says

The U.S. government "made money" by giving support to the Argentine central bank ahead of last month's midterm election in the South American country, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said

US profited from Argentina currency swap deal, Treasury chief Bessent says
Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Dollar slides, euro and yen gain as US labor market weakens

The U.S. dollar weakened against the euro and yen on Tuesday on concerns about the deteriorating U.S. labor market after a report showed that private employers cut jobs

Dollar slides, euro and yen gain as US labor market weakens
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Stocks shine as foreigners add $27 billion to EM portfolios in October, says IIF

A pick-up in flows into stocks led the way as non-resident investors added $26.9 billion to their emerging markets' equities and debt portfolios in October, data

Stocks shine as foreigners add $27 billion to EM portfolios in October, says IIF
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US consumer watchdog says it is legally blocked from accessing funds

The top U.S. consumer watchdog said on Monday it was legally prohibited from drawing cash from the Federal Reserve to support continuing operations, but that

US consumer watchdog says it is legally blocked from accessing funds
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Chinese fraud mastermind jailed in UK for laundering bitcoin

The mastermind of a vast Ponzi scheme in China, which conned nearly 130,000 investors, was jailed in Britain on Tuesday for over 11 years for laundering the proceeds of

Chinese fraud mastermind jailed in UK for laundering bitcoin
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JPMorgan employs 120 at digital retail bank in Germany, to grow over time

JPMorgan has moved 120 employees for its upcoming digital retail bank into its new central Berlin headquarters and expects to hire more people in the years to come in a building

JPMorgan employs 120 at digital retail bank in Germany, to grow over time
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Global securities watchdog says 'tokenization' creates new risks

Crypto tokens linked to mainstream financial assets could create new risks for investors, the global securities regulator IOSCO said in a report on Tuesday, as

Global securities watchdog says 'tokenization' creates new risks
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Utah judge rejects Republican congressional map in win for Democrats

A Utah judge has thrown out a new U.S. congressional map passed by the Republican-led legislature in favor of an alternative that appears likely to result in

Utah judge rejects Republican congressional map in win for Democrats
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Stock market hits speed bump but investors stay on bullish path 

The stock market's recent

Stock market hits speed bump but investors stay on bullish path 
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Tech bounce stalls

By Mike Dolan -What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets Tuesday's tech-led Wall Street jump on a likely reopening of the U.S. government

Tech bounce stalls
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China’s BYD aims to sell up to 1.6 million vehicles abroad in 2026, Citi says

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD aims to sell up to 1.6 million vehicles abroad next year, doubling down on overseas expansions with high double-digit growth from 2025, Citi said

China’s BYD aims to sell up to 1.6 million vehicles abroad in 2026, Citi says
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Brazil's central bank shows stronger conviction in keeping rates steady

Brazil's central bank said on Tuesday that recent economic developments evolving as expected have reinforced its view that the current 15% benchmark rate is adequate to bring

Brazil's central bank shows stronger conviction in keeping rates steady
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Levi's to sell $300 jeans in more stores to tap growing demand for premium denim

Levi's will sell its new line of $300 jeans in more stores next year as it looks to boost growth by tapping into strong demand for premium denim, Chief Financial

Levi's to sell $300 jeans in more stores to tap growing demand for premium denim
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Bank of England sees wider QE benefits cushioning big losses

The Bank of England said on Tuesday that wider benefits from its past government bond purchases mostly offset the large losses accruing on its quantitative

Bank of England sees wider QE benefits cushioning big losses
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United Airlines seeks to end lawsuit over windowless 'window seats'

United Airlines has asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit claiming it unfairly charged passengers extra money to sit in "window seats" that, to their surprise,

United Airlines seeks to end lawsuit over windowless 'window seats'
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Brazil's inflation slows in October, paves way for early 2026 rate cut  

SAO PAULO -Brazil's inflation slowed more than expected in October, following a rebound in September, data from statistics agency IBGE showed on Tuesday, fueling expectations of an interest rate cut

Brazil's inflation slows in October, paves way for early 2026 rate cut  
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G7 foreign ministers to tackle Ukraine, Middle East peace at meeting in Canada

Group of Seven foreign ministers will meet in Canada on Tuesday, with Ukraine and the Middle East set to be high on the agenda as U.S

G7 foreign ministers to tackle Ukraine, Middle East peace at meeting in Canada
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Biggest IKEA retailer reports profit rise as it tries to sway budget-conscious buyers

The world's biggest retailer of IKEA furniture reported a rise in annual profit on Tuesday, while it tries to bring back cash-strapped

Biggest IKEA retailer reports profit rise as it tries to sway budget-conscious buyers
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Science|Technology

Microsoft plans to invest $10 billion in Portuguese AI data hub

Microsoft plans to invest $10 billion in artificial intelligence infrastructure at a data centre in Portugal's port city of Sines over the next few years, marking one of the largest

Microsoft plans to invest $10 billion in Portuguese AI data hub
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Germany to spend €26.5 billion on clothes for soldiers, armoured vehicles

Germany plans to allocate nearly 19 billion euros ($22.16 billion) to kit out soldiers with new clothes and personal equipment in the coming years, in addition to 7.5 billion for new

Germany to spend €26.5 billion on clothes for soldiers, armoured vehicles
Economy|World

Argentina October price rises seen broadly steady, annual rate set to fall again: Reuters poll

Argentina's consumer prices likely rose at a roughly steady pace in October compared to the previous month, with the annual average rate remaining on track to mark a 6-year low

Argentina October price rises seen broadly steady, annual rate set to fall again: Reuters poll
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Six months in office, Germany's Merz faces plunge in popularity

Six months after taking office, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is struggling to fulfill pledges to revive Europe's largest economy and fend off the far right, with

Six months in office, Germany's Merz faces plunge in popularity
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SoFi rolls out crypto trading as digital asset gold rush draws lenders

SoFi on Tuesday announced plans to roll out crypto trading for customers, as the multi-trillion-dollar crypto sector continues to attract traditional financial firms amid

SoFi rolls out crypto trading as digital asset gold rush draws lenders
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Ukraine detains 5 people in $100M energy sector graft investigation

A Ukrainian anti-corruption agency has detained five people and identified seven other suspects in a major graft investigation

Ukraine detains 5 people in $100M energy sector graft investigation
Business|Economy

Trump just floated a 50-year mortgage. Is that a good idea?

Trump just floated a 50-year mortgage. Is that a good idea?

Trump just floated a 50-year mortgage. Is that a good idea?
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Japan's SoftBank says it has sold its shares in Nvidia for $5.8 billion, turning its focus to OpenAI

Japanese technology giant SoftBank says it has sold its stake in Nvidia, raising $5.8 billion to pour into other investments

Japan's SoftBank says it has sold its shares in Nvidia for $5.8 billion, turning its focus to OpenAI
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Serbian protesters vow to prevent real estate project linked to Trump son-in-law Kushner

Thousands of protesters in Serbia have formed a human shield around a bombed-out military complex, vowing to protect it from redevelopment

Serbian protesters vow to prevent real estate project linked to Trump son-in-law Kushner
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Here’s what the US military is using to strike alleged drug boats

Here’s what the US military is using to strike alleged drug boats

Here’s what the US military is using to strike alleged drug boats
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Here’s what’s open and closed on Veterans Day

Here’s what’s open and closed on Veterans Day

Here’s what’s open and closed on Veterans Day
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What's in the deal to end the longest US government shutdown?

The U.S. Congress is poised to approve a deal that would end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, which began when lawmakers allowed funding to expire on October 1. 

What's in the deal to end the longest US government shutdown?
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Everyday volunteers are providing stopgap services during the shutdown in a show of community power

Everyday people are improvising stopgap efforts to support their communities through the longest government shutdown in U.S. history

Everyday volunteers are providing stopgap services during the shutdown in a show of community power
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A bold new investment fund aims to channel billions into tropical forest protection – one key change can make it better

The Tropical Forest Forever Facility is designed to reward countries for preventing deforestation. Charts show the magnitude of the problem.

A bold new investment fund aims to channel billions into tropical forest protection – one key change can make it better