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Moldova protests to Russian, Georgian envoys over election meddling

The Foreign Ministry summoned the ambassador of Russia, but also the chargé d'affaires of Georgia, for comments by country's prime minister it said called into question the integrity of Moldova's polls.




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Allianz revenues increase 17.3% to €42.8B in Q3

More to come......




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Likely future German coalition divided on energy, climate

Germany's conservative CDU/CSU, led by Friedrich Merz, is expected to win the snap election on 23 February according to the latest polls but remains at odds on energy and climate policy with its most likely coalition partner: Olaf Scholz’s Social Democrats (SPD). Merz's Union is currently leading…




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RWE Plans €1.5 Billion Buyback as US Politics Cloud Investments




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US seeks to recover crypto linked to Sam Bankman-Fried’s alleged China bribe

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Sweden’s social services likely to soon have more powers to tackle gang recruitment

The Swedish government has proposed to give social services a greater role in preventing young people from joining criminal gangs by changing the confidentiality rules between public services. Before the summer, the Swedish government presented a new Social Services Act, which, among other things,…




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Siemens Energy won't propose dividend for fiscal year 2024

In This Article: MUNICH (Reuters) - Siemens Energy has not proposed a dividend for the 2024 fiscal year, citing limitations to its payout policy as a result of obtaining project guarantees last year that are backed by the German government. A year ago, Berlin supported Siemens Energy with…




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Government to order review of rail fare prosecutions

Government to order review of rail fare prosecutions The government is set to order an independent review of rail fare prosecutions and enforcement by train companies following reports of disproportionate action against passengers by revenue protection teams. The BBC understands that Transport…




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Spain will propose redirecting unused EU recovery funds to flood-hit Valencia

The Spanish government will propose to the European Commission to amend the post-COVID reconstruction plan to redirect unused EU funds to the 'reconstruction and revitalisation' of the areas most affected by the recent torrential rains and floods. ‘We are going to present an addendum to the…




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Portuguese FM warns of EU’s ‘cultural tendency’ to overregulate

Portuguese Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel warned on Tuesday of the downside of Europe's "cultural tendency" to "over-regulate" and called for a better "balance" between technological development and the defence of democracy and human rights. Read more. "Europe has a cultural tendency to…




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Polish parliament debates making Christmas Eve a public holiday

Chances of the bill being passed this year are not high.




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China vows to tackle 'risks at source' after devastating Zhuhai attack

HONG KONG/WASHINGTON -- China has vowed to strengthen security after a hit-and-run attack in the southern city of Zhuhai killed 35 people, shocking the nation and highlighting what some experts see as an alarming pattern. On Tuesday evening, authorities revealed the scope of the devastation left…




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ABN Amro Interest Income, Impairment Releases Drive Profit Beat




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Trump Plans To Strengthen Crypto Policy With Dedicated Advisor And Presidential Council | Bitcoinist.com

President-elect Donald Trump is poised to reshape the US government’s approach to crypto, actively seeking candidates with industry-friendly views for key regulatory positions. According to the Washington Post, as part of his strategy to establish the United States as the “crypto capital of the…




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Early Black Friday apparel sales are live — shop the 15 best sales from Patagonia, Carhartt, Ugg and more

Shopping for clothing is one of my favorite past times — and with all the early Black Friday apparel sales happening now, it's starting to feel like Christmas morning! Apparel and shoes are seeing some of the biggest markdowns with popular brands like Lululemon, Nike, Adidas, Patagonia and more…




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Vietnam Airlines to request bids for 50 narrowbody jets next year

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei (Reuters) -- Vietnam Airlines will issue a request for proposal to aircraft manufacturers next year to purchase 50 narrowbody jets, its CEO said on Wednesday. The carrier last year signed a provisional deal with Boeing BA for 50 737 MAX planes that has yet to be…




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Japan is ramping up efforts to revive its once dominant chip industry

Japan has announced a new plan to revitalize the country's semiconductor and artificial intelligence industries as it works to regain its chip leadership. The proposal will provide support worth 10 trillion yen ($65 billion) or more by fiscal 2030, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said earlier this…




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Saudi Arabia’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Trims Nintendo Stake Again




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Why investors should stick with stocks despite warnings of a ‘lost decade’ ahead




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Interval Funds Are Hot. Do Investors Understand the Risks?




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Irish innovator makes history at James Dyson Awards

Humphreys's product dramatically reduces the price and increases the portability of the life-affirming treatment. Read more: Irish innovator makes history at James Dyson Awards




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Musk, Ramaswamy Picked for US Government Efficiency Effort




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Web Summit: Chess Grandmaster Hans Niemann to face global opponents advised by AI

Hans Niemann is gearing up to play tens of thousands of players simultaneously at Web Summit. The chess world will try and break a new record at the Web Summit technology conference in Lisbon this week when Grandmaster Hans Niemann competes online against what he hopes will be tens of thousands of…




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Elon Musk wades into Italian political drama over Albanian migrant deal

In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about new polls showing growing support for Czechia's populist Motorists party, billionaire Elon Musk slamming Italian judges in row with Meloni, and so much more.




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AltLayer unveils ‘Autonome,’ a platform to create and deploy autonomous AI agents

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Australia plans to ban social media for under 16s — and experts have called it a ‘momentous step’

One expert says Australia is "on the verge of reclaiming childhood after it had been stolen for 15 years."




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Former Walmart Executive’s Startup Is Near Deal to Buy Grubhub




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FTSE 100 Live: Pound Sinks Further to Lowest Level Since August




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Japan's 7-Eleven owner eyes going private with $38bn buyout

TOKYO -- Japan's 7-Eleven convenience store chain owner Seven & i Holdings is considering plans to go private by means of a management buyout, Nikkei learned on Wednesday. In a statement responding to the reports, the retail giant has admitted that it has received such an offer from its founding…




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Markets Everywhere Are Getting Rattled by Trump’s US Agenda

Donald Trump’s election victory has catapulted US stocks to fresh records and pushed the dollar to a two-year high. It’s anything but good news for the rest of the world. Most Read from Bloomberg Equities excluding the US are tumbling, with an MSCI gauge at its lowest in three months. An index of…




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German lithium plant hopes to turbo-charge Europe’s EV makers

Vulcan Energy says its new plant west of Frankfurt, now in its pilot phase, plans to soon produce lithium for batteries used by auto manufacturers including Volkswagen, Renault and Stellantis.




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Mutual Fund Investors Face Unwanted Tax Bills. Are You on the List?




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"We Must Do Whatever It Takes!" - Netherlands Reinstates Temporary Border Controls To Curve Illegal Immigration

"We Must Do Whatever It Takes!" - Netherlands Reinstates Temporary Border Controls To Curve Illegal Immigration Authored by Thomas Brooke via Remix News, The Netherlands has announced it will reintroduce internal border checks starting Dec. 9 in fresh efforts to manage illegal immigration. The…




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TV to watch in November, from 'Dune: Prophecy' to 'A Man on the Inside'

A new comedy from 'The Good Place' creator, a prequel to 'Dune' and the conclusion of one of America's most popular shows




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How to save a bundle on children’s clothes

From swap meets to looking after clothes correctly, you can save cash while making your children’s wardrobes more sustainable Charity shops can be a goldmine for bargains – use the Charity Retail Association’s online search page to find ones that stock children’s clothes, or in London, head to one…




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Ford is slashing the working hours of some of its German factory employees amid what it calls a 'significantly lower than expected' demand for its EVs

Ford is getting its workers in Cologne, Germany, to work fewer hours. The carmaker said a "lower than expected demand for electric vehicles" brought on the shift. The carmaker has more than 4,000 employees at its Cologne plant. Ford is slashing the work hours of its manufacturing plant workers in…




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Bitcoin Rally Cools After Jump of About 30% Since Trump Victory

A surge in Bitcoin has paused as traders assess the remaining market impact of President-elect Donald Trump’s rhetorical support for crypto. Most Read from Bloomberg The digital asset is up about 30% in the wake of Trump’s Nov. 5 election victory, hitting a record of $89,968 on Tuesday, based on…




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Japan's Seven & i says receives buyout proposal from founding Ito family




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Thames Water Gets Key Creditor Support to Advance Rescue Plan




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SoftBank first to receive new Nvidia chips for supercomputer

SoftBank's Japanese telecoms unit will receive the first chips using Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA)'s latest Blackwell design for its supercomputer, the California-based chip designer said, as Masayoshi Son looks to ride the artificial intelligence boom. SoftBank (TYO:9984) Corp is also planning to use…




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Sea Ltd. Stock Jumps As 31% Revenue Growth Beats Expectations

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SoftBank is Nvidia's first Blackwell chips customer. Here's what they're going to be used for




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Australian Buyout Financing Activity Gets Boost From Lumus Deal




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Yen Weakens to 155 Against Dollar, Raising Intervention Risk

In This Article: (Bloomberg) -- The yen weakened beyond 155 per dollar for the first time since July, raising the risk that Japan will enter the currency market to try to slow the depreciation. Most Read from Bloomberg The Japanese currency slid as much as 0.4% to 155.15 against the dollar,…




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Why identity security is having an identity crisis

Illumio’s Raghu Nandakumara argues that non-user entities represent ‘the next frontier of risk’ in cybersecurity. Read more: Why identity security is having an identity crisis




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UK engineering firm Smiths upgrades annual revenue growth outlook

UK's Smiths Group on Wednesday upgraded its annual organic revenue growth outlook after the engineering firm posted a 15.8% rise in first-quarter revenue. The company now expects full-year organic revenue growth of 5%-7%, up from the original 4%-6% guidance. (Reporting by Shanima A and Chandini…




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Klarna files for a US IPO; analysts put Klarna's implied valuation at ~$14.6B in October 2024 after shareholder Chrysalis upped the value of its stake to $154M




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Russia's lucrative oil and oil industry is an easy target for Europe after Trump's election victory

The EU is considering replacing Russian liquified natural gas imports with US shipments — a move that could hit President Vladimir Putin's war chest. Contributor/ Getty Images Trump's presidency may pressure Russia's oil and gas industry. The EU is thinking about replacing Russian LNG with US…




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Seven & i's reported offer and the biggest management buyouts to date

Japan's Seven & i Holdings said on Wednesday it has received a buyout proposal from its vice president who is a member of its founding Ito family.




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Tesla's Chinese Battery Supplier CATL 'Open Minded' About US Expansion If Trump Welcomes Chinese Investments

Amid the evolving landscape of U.S.-China trade relations, CATL, one of the world’s largest battery manufacturer, has expressed interest in establishing a manufacturing plant in the United States. What Happened: Robin Zeng, the founder and chairman of CATL, shared this perspective in a recent…