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Glencore buys 45% stake in South Carolina aluminium recycling plant

Glencore on Friday said it acquired a 45% stake in an aluminium recycling and remelting plant near Charleston, South Carolina, strengthening the London-listed miner's position in

Glencore buys 45% stake in South Carolina aluminium recycling plant
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Estonia says detaining Russia's tankers in Baltic Sea is too risky

NATO member Estonia will refrain from detaining Russia's "shadow fleet" vessels in the Baltic Sea, worried that seizing oil tankers

Estonia says detaining Russia's tankers in Baltic Sea is too risky
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Big Tech puts financial heft behind next-gen nuclear power as AI demand surges

Big Tech is reshaping the funding landscape for new nuclear technologies as it seeks to bolster electricity supply for power-hungry AI data centers, inking deals

Big Tech puts financial heft behind next-gen nuclear power as AI demand surges
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After years of war with Russia, Ukraine's farmers are hit by Iran conflict

Mykola Maliienko, who farms the rich, black soil of central Ukraine and exports crops

After years of war with Russia, Ukraine's farmers are hit by Iran conflict
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Why Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon prayer services challenge traditional notions of separation of church and state – but might be blessed by the Roberts Supreme Court

When government officials hold prayer services, quote scripture and engage in religious proselytizing at the workplace, is it religious freedom – or an old-fashioned First Amendment violation?

Why Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon prayer services challenge traditional notions of separation of church and state – but might be blessed by the Roberts Supreme Court
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Salty drinking water could be increasing your blood pressure – people living in coastal areas are most at risk

As sea levels rise, increasing amounts of salt water are leaking into freshwater supplies worldwide.

Salty drinking water could be increasing your blood pressure – people living in coastal areas are most at risk
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Your local fishing hole is getting browner, changing which fish species thrive and which ones struggle

People who are trying to fish – or manage the ecosystems – in darker waters may need to adapt to different water conditions.

Your local fishing hole is getting browner, changing which fish species thrive and which ones struggle
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Hyundai to recall over 294,000 US vehicles over seat belt anchor defect

Hyundai Motor America is recalling 294,128 vehicles in the U.S. due to a defect that could cause seat belt anchors to detach, the U.S.

Hyundai to recall over 294,000 US vehicles over seat belt anchor defect
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Oil ends lower ahead of U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks, posts steepest weekly loss since 2022

Oil futures settled lower on Friday and posted their biggest weekly decline since 2022 ahead of talks between Iran and the U.S. aimed at securing a

Oil ends lower ahead of U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks, posts steepest weekly loss since 2022
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What the Trump tax breaks giveth, the gasoline pump taketh away

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What the Trump tax breaks giveth, the gasoline pump taketh away
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Artemis II moon mission unifies politically divided Americans in wonder

NASA's Artemis II mission, the world's first astronaut voyage to the moon in over half a century, has captivated Americans young and

Artemis II moon mission unifies politically divided Americans in wonder
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Rio Tinto's US boron assets draw interest from bidders, Bloomberg News reports

Rio Tinto's U.S. assets that produce the critical mineral boron have drawn interest from more than a dozen potential bidders and could be valued as much as $2 billion, Bloomberg

Rio Tinto's US boron assets draw interest from bidders, Bloomberg News reports
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Middle East war to cut growth, deliver cascading impact, World Bank chief says

The war in the Middle East will have a cascading impact on the global economy, even if a ceasefire announced by U.S.

Middle East war to cut growth, deliver cascading impact, World Bank chief says
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Massive pile of melting snow reveals crushed DPW car in Massachusetts. Why the city says vehicles were buried on purpose.

Massive pile of melting snow reveals crushed DPW car in Massachusetts. Why the city says vehicles were buried on purpose.

Massive pile of melting snow reveals crushed DPW car in Massachusetts. Why the city says vehicles were buried on purpose.
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After pileup, Colorado tourist town of Georgetown opened community center, restaurants to I-70 travelers

After pileup, Colorado tourist town of Georgetown opened community center, restaurants to I-70 travelers

After pileup, Colorado tourist town of Georgetown opened community center, restaurants to I-70 travelers
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Flotilla carrying activists and aid for Palestinians in Gaza sets sail from Spain

Dozens of boats carrying activists and aid for Palestinians in Gaza have set sail from the northeastern Spanish city of Barcelona

Flotilla carrying activists and aid for Palestinians in Gaza sets sail from Spain
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Irish police move to break blockade of oil refinery by protesters angry at fuel prices

Irish police took action to clear protesters blockading the country's only oil refinery on Saturday after a senior government minister said protests over surging fuel

Irish police move to break blockade of oil refinery by protesters angry at fuel prices
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South Korea close to securing oil supplies from Kazakhstan, minister says

South Korea is close to securing crude oil supplies from Kazakhstan, the industry minister said on

South Korea close to securing oil supplies from Kazakhstan, minister says
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Iran aims to restore majority of refining capability within two months, oil ministry official says

Iran expects to restore most damaged refining and distribution facilities to 70–80% of their pre-attack capacity within one to two months, a senior oil official said, as

Iran aims to restore majority of refining capability within two months, oil ministry official says
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Economic shock of Middle East war to cast shadow over IMF, World Bank meetings

Top finance officials from around the world will convene in Washington this week under the shadow of the war in the Middle East, which has delivered a

Economic shock of Middle East war to cast shadow over IMF, World Bank meetings
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Philippines says any energy deals with China must respect its sovereignty

The Philippines said on Sunday that any decision to pursue oil and gas cooperation with China would be made strictly in line with its constitution and respect its

Philippines says any energy deals with China must respect its sovereignty
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Nature puts heat on blast as scorching temperatures in eastern US could smash records

A long-lasting weather pattern is blasting hot air across the eastern U.S. and threatening to shatter record highs

Nature puts heat on blast as scorching temperatures in eastern US could smash records
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Audi Q5 vs BMW X3, an Edmunds luxury SUV comparison

The Audi Q5 and BMW X3 are among the most popular options for shoppers interested in a small luxury SUV

Audi Q5 vs BMW X3, an Edmunds luxury SUV comparison
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US FTC in settlement talks with ad companies in boycott probe, WSJ reports

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US FTC in settlement talks with ad companies in boycott probe, WSJ reports
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Oil whiplash: Iran war shock to flip market to deficit in 2026, analysts say

The sharp hit to global oil production from the Iran war is poised to flip the oil market into a supply deficit this year, analysts say, a huge

Oil whiplash: Iran war shock to flip market to deficit in 2026, analysts say
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GFL nears deal to buy Secure Waste for over $4.3 billion, Bloomberg News reports

Waste management company GFL Environmental is nearing a deal to acquire Canada's Secure Waste Infrastructure in a deal valued at over C$6 billion ($4.33 billion), Bloomberg News

GFL nears deal to buy Secure Waste for over $4.3 billion, Bloomberg News reports
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Oil surges on US blockade of Iran

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Oil futures jumped back over $100 at the open in Asia on Monday, the dollar fell and stocks were down as U.S.-Iran talks

Oil surges on US blockade of Iran
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Millions of people in Sudan surviving on one meal a day as food crisis deepens, NGOs say

Millions of people in Sudan are surviving on just one meal a day, as the country's food crisis deepens and threatens to spread, according to a report

Millions of people in Sudan surviving on one meal a day as food crisis deepens, NGOs say
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US, Indonesia discussing proposal allowing US military overflight in Indonesian airspace, defence ministry says

Indonesia and the United States are discussing a proposal to give U.S. military aircraft access over Indonesian

US, Indonesia discussing proposal allowing US military overflight in Indonesian airspace, defence ministry says
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US blockade of Iran will be major military endeavor, experts say

A U.S. naval blockade of Iran is a major, open-ended military endeavor that could trigger fresh retaliation from Tehran and put tremendous strain on an

US blockade of Iran will be major military endeavor, experts say
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Russia calls for joint food reserves with BRICS to counter Middle East crisis risks

Russia, the world's largest wheat exporter, should create joint food reserves with fellow BRICS members and former Soviet neighbours to counter the risks

Russia calls for joint food reserves with BRICS to counter Middle East crisis risks
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Volkswagen's first-quarter deliveries drop 4% on weak China, US

Volkswagen reported a 4% fall in global deliveries in the first three months of 2026, as weak demand in China and the U.S. weighed on the German automaker.

Volkswagen's first-quarter deliveries drop 4% on weak China, US
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Diplomatic push underway on Hormuz fertiliser proposal, UN says, as shortages bite

A diplomatic push is under way on a U.N.-led proposal to ensure safe passage for fertiliser shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, the U.N. said on

Diplomatic push underway on Hormuz fertiliser proposal, UN says, as shortages bite
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Baker Hughes to sell Waygate unit to Hexagon for about $1.45 billion

Baker Hughes said on Monday it will sell its unit, Waygate Technologies, to Sweden-based Hexagon for about $1.45 billion in cash, as the

Baker Hughes to sell Waygate unit to Hexagon for about $1.45 billion
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Spanish premier urges China to take bigger role in multipolar order

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday said China should take on a more substantial role with issues including climate change, security, defense and the fight

Spanish premier urges China to take bigger role in multipolar order
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Medical scans and chips: the hidden fallout of the Iran war for China

Medical scans and chips: the hidden fallout of the Iran war for China

Medical scans and chips: the hidden fallout of the Iran war for China
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China weighs curbs on exports of solar manufacturing equipment to US

Chinese officials have held initial talks with providers of equipment to make solar panels as they consider limiting exports of the most advanced technology

China weighs curbs on exports of solar manufacturing equipment to US
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Bezos-backed EV firm Slate Auto raises $650 million

Electric vehicle company Slate Auto on Monday said it has raised $650 million in a Series C funding round, as the Jeff Bezos-backed firm gears up to deliver its first vehicles

Bezos-backed EV firm Slate Auto raises $650 million
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Venezuela hopes to lure back international miners, but it's a risky business

Venezuela's https://www.reuters.com/world/venezuela/ effort to attract foreign investors to develop its gold, iron and

Venezuela hopes to lure back international miners, but it's a risky business
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Colombia to control hippo population through euthanasia

Colombia will launch a plan in the second half of 2026 to control its invasive hippopotamus population, including euthanizing an initial 80 animals, Environment Minister

Colombia to control hippo population through euthanasia
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Oil prices jump 4% on US blockade of Iran after talks break down

Oil prices climbed about 4% on Monday after the U.S. military began a blockade nL6N40V09S of ships leaving Iran's ports, drawing threatened retaliation

Oil prices jump 4% on US blockade of Iran after talks break down
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From Boston to Denver, US drivers cut back as Iran war pushes fuel costs higher

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From Boston to Denver, US drivers cut back as Iran war pushes fuel costs higher
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AI-boosted hacks with Anthropic’s Mythos could have dire consequences for banks

Anthropic's Mythos, a new AI model the company and cybersecurity experts warn could supercharge complex cyberattacks, poses significant challenges

AI-boosted hacks with Anthropic’s Mythos could have dire consequences for banks
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Surging petrol prices drive record EV sales in Europe in March

High petrol prices in Europe steered car buyers towards EVs in a record-beating March, and led to the first month of global EV sales growth this year, data by

Surging petrol prices drive record EV sales in Europe in March
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Texas attorney general probes Lululemon over potential 'forever chemicals' in its activewear

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into athleisure brand Lululemon over the potential presence of "forever chemicals" in its activewear, he said on

Texas attorney general probes Lululemon over potential 'forever chemicals' in its activewear
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Protracted Hormuz crisis could trigger agrifood catastrophe, UN food agency says

A prolonged crisis in the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a global agrifood catastrophe by disrupting fertiliser and energy exports, driving up food prices and squeezing crop

Protracted Hormuz crisis could trigger agrifood catastrophe, UN food agency says
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Pileup of about 70 vehicles on Interstate 70 in Colorado sends 8 to the hospital

Officials say crashes involving about 70 vehicles have bottlenecked a section of a snowy Colorado highway and sent eight people to the hospital

Pileup of about 70 vehicles on Interstate 70 in Colorado sends 8 to the hospital
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Germany boosts Sudan aid as Berlin seeks $1 billion in pledges

Germany will provide a further 20 million euros ($23.6 million) to Sudan this year, the development ministry said on Wednesday, ahead of an international

Germany boosts Sudan aid as Berlin seeks $1 billion in pledges
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Japan naphtha-dependent firms flag supply issues despite government assurances

Japanese companies whose output is dependent on naphtha or naphtha-based products are halting orders or slashing production

Japan naphtha-dependent firms flag supply issues despite government assurances