US weighs strikes on Iran as talks stall
Markets spiked and oil topped $125 as the US weighs strikes on Iran amid stalled diplomacy, a closed Strait of Hormuz and a U.S. blockade of ports.
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May Day 2026: AI, automation and the fight to protect jobs
May Day 2026 looks at how AI and automation are shifting labour politics from wages and hours to job security, and what governments and unions may do next.
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Pakistan's monthly oil import bill jumps to $800m
Pakistan's monthly oil import bill rose from about $300m to $800m, straining its balance of payments, pushing up transport and food prices and prompting a rate rise to 11.5%.
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Unilever flags €750m-€900m hit, will raise prices
Unilever flags €750m-€900m added 2026 costs from the US-Israel-Iran conflict and will raise prices, mainly in home care in H2, to help protect margins.
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ECB Keeps Rates at 2% as Iran War Clouds Outlook
ECB keeps deposit rate at 2% and warns the Iran war raises inflation risks and could slow growth; future policy will depend on incoming data and energy.
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Prada Group: 5% revenue rise in 2025, Miu Miu +35%
Prada Group reported 5.72 billion euros revenue in 2025, up 5%, led by Miu Miu's 35% retail gain. Net profit was 852 million euros. Adj op profit 1.32b.
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Russia's role questioned after major Mali offensive
Following a large offensive that seized towns across Mali, questions rise over Russia's security role after Africa Corps pulled fighters from Kidal amid the fighting.
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Fibre-optic drones bypass Israel's radars
Hezbollah is using fibre-optic tethered drones to evade jamming and radar, relaying live video for strikes and prompting Israel to seek countermeasures.
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Musk seeks billions as court fight over OpenAI begins
Elon Musk asked a court to redirect billions to OpenAI's non-profit arm and seek Sam Altman's removal, raising governance and funding questions for AI.
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Iran's oil storage could fill in 12-22 days
Analysts say Iran could fill its crude storage in 12-22 days if a US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz continues, tightening global oil flows.
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3 killed in Israeli 'double-tap' strike in Lebanon
Three rescue workers were killed in a reported double-tap strike in southern Lebanon, raising more concern as Israel and Hezbollah trade accusations.
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Crypto surge: $154bn undermines US-led Iran sanctions
Chainalysis reports crypto flows to sanctioned entities rose to $154bn in 2025, eroding US-led Iran sanctions as Tehran shifts to renminbi, Bitcoin, barter.
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Amnesty urges probe after US air strike kills 68 in Yemen
Amnesty International calls for an investigation into a US air strike in Yemen that killed 68 detainees at a migrant center, raising concerns over
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Why the Iran conflict looks set to drag on
About 40% of Iran’s pre-war drones and roughly 60% of its missile launchers remain, helping explain why the Iran war looks set to be prolonged and disruptive to shipping and energy.
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Penny Wong presses China on energy security in Beijing
Penny Wong visits Beijing to press China on energy security as global fuel markets strain amid the US‑Iran war, seeking to keep supplies flowing.
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Mauritania deports 28,000 migrants in 2025 after EU deal
Human rights groups say Mauritania expelled about 28,000 migrants in early 2025 after an EU deal, prompting legal warnings and disrupting migration routes.
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IMF Cuts 2026 Global Growth Forecast to 3.1%; Spain Faces Energy Shock
The IMF cut its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1% and raised inflation to 4.4%. Rising Middle East energy prices will weigh on Spain and euro-area growth.
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Merz: US 'humiliated' by Iran; Europe faces exit dilemma, trade and energy risks
Friedrich Merz said the US has been 'humiliated' by the Iran conflict, warning Europe faces an exit dilemma and rising trade and energy costs for Europe.
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April 16 ceasefire puts Lebanon's sovereignty to the test
April 16 ceasefire ties extensions to Lebanon’s territorial control; Washington talks with Israel will influence whether state authority is restored across Lebanon.
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PSG v Bayern: 38 goals apiece as Champions League semi opens in Paris
PSG v Bayern at Parc des Princes on Apr 28: both clubs have 38 Champions League goals. The tie decides a Budapest finalist; kickoff 21:00 local (19:00 GMT).
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Mbappé doubtful for El Clasico after thigh injury
Real Madrid say Kylian Mbappé is doubtful for El Clasico after scans showed a left-thigh semitendinosus injury; no recovery timeline was given ahead of the World Cup.
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Russia withdraws from Kidal after separatist attacks
Russia withdrew from Kidal after separatist attacks, reversing recent gains and leaving control contested, with regional security and humanitarian impacts.
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Mohamed Salah sidelined for four weeks with hamstring tear
Ibrahim Hassan says Mohamed Salah's hamstring tear needs about four weeks' treatment and will sideline him for Liverpool's remaining Premier League games.
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Day 58: Ceasefire talks stall after Trump cancels envoy trip
Day 58: Ceasefire talks stalled after Trump cancelled an envoy trip; Iran rejects imposed talks and says the US must lift operational obstacles first.
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First Assad-era official to face public trial appears in Damascus
Atef Najib appeared at a preparatory hearing in Damascus, accused over Deraa arrests in 2011 — the first public trial of an Assad official since the war.
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