Over 14 million people could die from US foreign aid cuts: study

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The study in the prestigious Lancet journal was published as world and business leaders gather for a UN conference in Spain this week hoping to bolster the reeling aid sector.

EU, US confident they’ll reach tariff deal by July deadline

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Samsung is poised to unveil latest folding smartphones on July 9

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Samsung Electronics is set to unveil its highly anticipated Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Fold 7 smartphones at the Unpacked event on July 9 in Brooklyn, New York. With promises ...

Seoul asks Temu, AliExpress to pull children's products over safety concerns

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Their rapid rise has triggered growing scrutiny over business practices and product safety, including in South Korea.

Global matcha 'obsession' drinks Japan tea farms dry

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With its deep grassy aroma, intense color and pick-me-up effects, the popularity of matcha "has grown just exponentially over the last decade, but much more so in ...

Apple set to offer app store changes after €500 million fine

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Facing a €500 million fine from the EU, Apple is set to propose significant changes to its App Store, potentially reshaping how third-party developers engage with ...

Iran-Israel ceasefire lifts US stocks

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Trump has been outspoken in ridiculing Powell's decisions thus far, referring to the Fed chair in a social media post Tuesday as a "dumb, hardheaded person. "

Tesla sales skid in Europe in May despite EV rebound

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Despite a 25% surge in battery-electric vehicle sales across Europe, Tesla faces a staggering 40. 2% drop in sales, driven by fierce competition and the controversial ...

Young Mozambican inventor bringing the blind smart 'vision'

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Discover how a young Mozambican inventor is revolutionising the lives of the visually impaired with innovative smart glasses designed to enhance independence and ...

India is on the road to becoming a semiconductor powerhouse

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India is poised to revolutionise its technological landscape with the launch of its first indigenously made semiconductor chip, backed by robust government support. ...

Better than gold: how Ecuador cashed in on surging cocoa prices

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Cocoa is now a billion-dollar business in the Andean country, rivalling gold, copper and silver as well as the ubiquitous banana.

World facing 'most complex' situation in decades: WEF

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The head of the World Economic Forum warns that the world is grappling with its most intricate geopolitical challenges in decades, raising concerns about the future ...

Trump warns against rising oil prices following Iran attack

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Amid fears of escalating conflict in the Middle East, President Trump demands energy producers lower crude prices following US military strikes on Iran, warning ...

IAEA seeks access to Iran nuclear sites to 'account for' highly enriched uranium stockpiles

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Over the weekend, the United States struck three Iranian nuclear sites, joining Israel's bombardments of Iran's nuclear programme.

Tesla launches long-discussed robotaxi service

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The long-awaited launch follows the dramatic meltdown earlier this month in relations between the US president and the world's richest person, which saw a cascade ...

Tech-fueled misinformation distorts Iran-Israel fighting

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The information warfare unfolding alongside ground combat sparked by Israel's strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities and military leadership underscores a digital ...

Nigerian monarch wants $12 bn for clean-up before Shell exit

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Nigerian monarch Bubaraye Dakolo demands $12 billion from Shell for environmental reparations, as communities in the Niger Delta seek justice for decades of pollution. ...

World Bank and IMF climate snub 'worrying': COP29 presidency

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The COP29 presidency raises alarms over the retreat of international lenders from climate finance commitments, as the Trump administration's policies threaten vital ...

Warning signs on climate flashing bright red: top scientists

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Greenhouse gas emissions from burning fossil fuels and deforestation hit a new high in 2024 and averaged, over the last decade, a record 53. 6 billion tonnes per ...

Crude sinks as Trump delays decision on Iran strike

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Speculation had been swirling that Trump would throw his lot in with Israel, but on Thursday he said he would decide "within the next two weeks" whether to involve ...