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Morocco to boost hotel beds by a fifth ahead of 2030 World Cup

Morocco plans to expand its hotel capacity by 60,000 beds, equal to about a fifth of its current total, by the time the country co-hosts the 2030 World

Morocco to boost hotel beds by a fifth ahead of 2030 World Cup
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MBDA unveils interceptor to counter mass drone attacks

By Florence Loeve PARIS, July 20 - European missile manufacturer MBDA is launching an  interceptor to counter attacks by large numbers of low-cost munitions such as drones, as wars in Ukraine and the

MBDA unveils interceptor to counter mass drone attacks
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China's youth jobless rate falls to 12-month low in June

China's surveyed urban unemployment rate for youths in June dropped to the lowest level in 12 months, data released by the National Bureau of Statistics showed on Monday.

China's youth jobless rate falls to 12-month low in June
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Gas prices back at $4 a gallon

Gas prices back at $4 a gallon

Gas prices back at $4 a gallon
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US gas prices hit an average of $4 a gallon again as the US and Iran launch attacks

U.S. gas prices have jumped to an average of $4 a gallon again as the U.S. and Iran launch more attacks

US gas prices hit an average of $4 a gallon again as the US and Iran launch attacks
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European shares muted as markets assess US-Iran jitters; tech earnings loom

European shares were muted on Monday as an escalating U.S.-Iran conflict drove oil prices higher, stoking inflation fears just as markets head into another

European shares muted as markets assess US-Iran jitters; tech earnings loom
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Portugal's migrant curbs hit construction firms working to solve housing crisis

Jose Simao arrived in Portugal from Angola in 2022 to work as a bricklayer, part of a wave of immigration providing a welcome boost to the country's

Portugal's migrant curbs hit construction firms working to solve housing crisis
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ECB survey sees moderating wage demands, selling price growth

Euro zone firms expect selling prices to rise more moderately and see a slowdown in wage growth, an ECB survey showed on Monday, adding to evidence that a recent energy-

ECB survey sees moderating wage demands, selling price growth
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Oil reverses as Iranian comments interpreted as chance for fresh negotiations

Oil prices reversed early gains on Monday after Iran's foreign ministry said negotiations with the U.S. could be pursued based on national interests.

Oil reverses as Iranian comments interpreted as chance for fresh negotiations
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KMPG Australia fines staff up to $126,000 for 'unacceptable' misconduct in audit scandal

KPMG Australia said on Monday it imposed penalties of up to A$180,000 ($125,838) on a group of staff after an internal probe into an audit leak scandal confirmed the "

KMPG Australia fines staff up to $126,000 for 'unacceptable' misconduct in audit scandal
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Japanese mayor makes history with maternity leave that caused a stir

The mayor of a small Japanese city became the first sitting mayor in the country to take maternity leave on Monday, a decision that has drawn some

Japanese mayor makes history with maternity leave that caused a stir
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'I couldn't breathe':South Korea's frenzied stock trading exposes margin loan risks

Lee Seung-ho watched the nearly 300 million won ($202,515) stock trading fortune he built with a 500% margin loan evaporate in just four weeks in May, but he plans to borrow

'I couldn't breathe':South Korea's frenzied stock trading exposes margin loan risks
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Danube water levels reach lowest in 30 years, hampering farming and shipping

Water levels of the Danube river in Romania fell to their lowest since 1996 over the weekend, prompting irrigation restrictions for farmers and partially disrupting

Danube water levels reach lowest in 30 years, hampering farming and shipping
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Suzuki's no-frills cars once ruled India. Then buyers demanded frills. 

For some 40 years, Suzuki cars dominated India's roads.

Suzuki's no-frills cars once ruled India. Then buyers demanded frills. 
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Could AI chip boom make ASML Europe's first trillion-dollar firm?

The global artificial intelligence boom has propelled ASML to the top of Europe's stock market, as soaring demand for AI computer

Could AI chip boom make ASML Europe's first trillion-dollar firm?
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Rising oil, yields rain on AI party

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole.

Rising oil, yields rain on AI party
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Novartis faces drug pipeline test with valuation premium in focus

Novartis investors will look beyond Tuesday's quarterly results for indications about three major drug trial readouts due in the second half of the year

Novartis faces drug pipeline test with valuation premium in focus
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Bonds unsettled as oil and gas climb, earnings loom for AI

The escalating conflict in the Gulf lifted oil and gas prices on Monday, fanning fears of inflation, sending bonds lower and leaving

Bonds unsettled as oil and gas climb, earnings loom for AI
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Iran and US widen attacks, raising fears for Gulf shipping and water supplies

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Monday they had struck U.S. military assets across the Middle East after

Iran and US widen attacks, raising fears for Gulf shipping and water supplies
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Russia's Putin meets North Korea's top diplomat in Kremlin

Russia's President Vladimir Putin met North Korea's Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui an the Kremlin on Sunday, thanking her for help in what Moscow calls the special military

Russia's Putin meets North Korea's top diplomat in Kremlin
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Indonesian parliament panel gives go-ahead to financial centres plan

An Indonesian parliamentary panel on Monday agreed with the government on key provisions in a bill for the foundation of international financial centres aimed at drawing

Indonesian parliament panel gives go-ahead to financial centres plan
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Japanese beetle advances through northern Italy's vineyards and orchards, frustrating farmers

Iridescent green beetles native to Japan have invaded Italy, damaging orchards and vineyards

Japanese beetle advances through northern Italy's vineyards and orchards, frustrating farmers
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How health insurers get a free pass to deny coverage from a 52-year-old law meant to protect worker pensions

A little-known law called ERISA bars millions of patients from suing for damages when health insurers wrongly deny claims.

How health insurers get a free pass to deny coverage from a 52-year-old law meant to protect worker pensions
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Indian students cool on 'American Dream' as EU opens its doors

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Indian students cool on 'American Dream' as EU opens its doors
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Taiwan says Chinese vessel activity jumps, raising fears for Pacific supply routes

Taiwan detected a sharp rise in Chinese coast guard and research vessel activity around the island in June, prompting Taipei to plan drills simulating Chinese

Taiwan says Chinese vessel activity jumps, raising fears for Pacific supply routes
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European chemical earnings to test demand recovery after conflict-led pricing boost

European chemical companies are expected to report second-quarter results reflecting temporary support from Middle East conflict-related

European chemical earnings to test demand recovery after conflict-led pricing boost
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Conflicts, aircraft orders in focus as Farnborough Airshow kicks off

Farnborough Airshow opens on Monday with Boeing and Airbus pursuing aircraft deals and defence firms vying for a share

Conflicts, aircraft orders in focus as Farnborough Airshow kicks off
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As defaults on student loans surge, millions are trying to get their lives back on track

According to an Associated Press analysis, more than 4.2 million people across the country defaulted on student loans between April 2025 and March 2026

As defaults on student loans surge, millions are trying to get their lives back on track
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In the Israeli-occupied West Bank, too much cash is breaking the economy

In most places, cash is king

In the Israeli-occupied West Bank, too much cash is breaking the economy
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Electric cars became cheaper in Germany despite rising average prices

Models of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) became more affordable in Germany between 2020 and 2025, data from research organizations the International Council on Clean

Electric cars became cheaper in Germany despite rising average prices
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Trump says he told Carney that Canada must get wildfires under control

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Trump says he told Carney that Canada must get wildfires under control
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Troy Jackson effectively wraps up Maine Democrats’ nomination to face Sen. Susan Collins

Troy Jackson effectively wraps up Maine Democrats’ nomination to face Sen. Susan Collins

Troy Jackson effectively wraps up Maine Democrats’ nomination to face Sen. Susan Collins
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UK chief financial officers turn more hopeful about AI

The finance bosses at many of Britain's biggest companies are more optimistic about the impact of artificial intelligence on their businesses and a bit less worried about

UK chief financial officers turn more hopeful about AI
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Samsung Biologics to launch $1.8 billion all-cash bid for PolyPeptide

South Korea's Samsung Biologics will launch a 1.46 billion Swiss francs ($1.81 billion) all-cash bid for Swiss contract drugmaker PolyPeptide, the companies said in separate

Samsung Biologics to launch $1.8 billion all-cash bid for PolyPeptide
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TSMC expects 'strong, multi-year' demand for AI chips as it ramps up Arizona investment

TSMC is seeing strong, multi-year demand for its AI chips as it invests a further $100 billion to expand its Arizona facilities, but it

TSMC expects 'strong, multi-year' demand for AI chips as it ramps up Arizona investment
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Dollar firmer as US-Iran conflict intensifies, Brent hits $90

The dollar made a modest advance against most of its global peers at the start of Asian trading on Monday as the conflict in the Middle East

Dollar firmer as US-Iran conflict intensifies, Brent hits $90
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Second death reported in Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City

A second person has died in connection with an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in New York

Second death reported in Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City
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US EV sales are down, but not out. Here’s why automakers won’t pull the plug

US EV sales are down, but not out. Here’s why automakers won’t pull the plug

US EV sales are down, but not out. Here’s why automakers won’t pull the plug
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Russian attacks kill 6 in Kyiv and other cities and expose gaps in Ukraine's air defenses

Russia has attacked Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities with missiles, drones and bombs, killing at least six people

Russian attacks kill 6 in Kyiv and other cities and expose gaps in Ukraine's air defenses
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Boeing focused on production, not new orders at Farnborough Airshow

The head of Boeing's commercial airplane unit said on Sunday that the company is focused on increasing and improving aircraft

Boeing focused on production, not new orders at Farnborough Airshow
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Ice cream prices melt: Falling butterfat prices bring relief to the freezer aisle

Ice cream prices melt: Falling butterfat prices bring relief to the freezer aisle

Ice cream prices melt: Falling butterfat prices bring relief to the freezer aisle
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Andy Biggs and David Schweikert offer competing visions for Republican Party in Arizona primary

Rep. Andy Biggs and Rep. David Schweikert are clashing in the Republican primary for Arizona governor

Andy Biggs and David Schweikert offer competing visions for Republican Party in Arizona primary
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Institutional demand for CXMT's $8.6 billion Shanghai IPO dented by chip stock selloff

Chinese chipmaker CXMT Corp's $8.6 billion initial public offering was more than 500 times oversubscribed by institutional investors, according to a filing on

Institutional demand for CXMT's $8.6 billion Shanghai IPO dented by chip stock selloff
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UK's Burnham drops digital ID scheme to prioritise cost of living, say allies

Britain's next leader, Andy Burnham, will scrap government plans for a digital ID scheme when he takes office, signalling his intention to

UK's Burnham drops digital ID scheme to prioritise cost of living, say allies
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Chinese company demands compensation from the UK over British Steel nationalization

Jingye Group, the former owner of British Steel, has demanded compensation from the U.K. government for investment losses after the company's nationalization last week

Chinese company demands compensation from the UK over British Steel nationalization
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Men more likely than women to use job offers for pay rises, study finds

Men are more likely than women to use outside job opportunities as leverage to negotiate higher pay in their existing jobs, helping drive persistent gender wage gaps,

Men more likely than women to use job offers for pay rises, study finds
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Former China Development Bank president is under anti-corruption probe

China's top anti-graft watchdog has announced an investigation into a former president of China Development Bank

Former China Development Bank president is under anti-corruption probe
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Nigerian children pay the price for the Iran war as malnutrition and poverty surge

Health workers in northern Nigeria say more children are relapsing into malnutrition and cite knock-on effects from the war in the Middle East

Nigerian children pay the price for the Iran war as malnutrition and poverty surge
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Samsung cuts US jobs, offers relocations ahead of HQ move

Samsung Electronics has cut jobs at its U.S. display, phone and other consumer electronics operations — affecting workers mainly in New Jersey and Texas,

Samsung cuts US jobs, offers relocations ahead of HQ move