US ends probe on Tesla Model Y vehicles without manufacturer action
South Korea's central bank cites war uncertainty in cautious approach, minutes show
Euro zone banks tighten access to credit as Iran war bites: ECB survey
Why you may see Japanese soccer fans cleaning up the stadium after World Cup games
Australia moves to tax Meta, Google and TikTok to fund newsrooms
Thunder breeze through the first round for a 3rd straight year and brace for tougher games ahead
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US ends probe on Tesla Model Y vehicles without manufacturer action
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South Korea's central bank cites war uncertainty in cautious approach, minutes show
South Korea's monetary policy board said a cautious, wait-and-see approach is appropriate for now as heightened uncertainty from the Iran war warrants more monitoring of
April 28, 2026
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Euro zone banks tighten access to credit as Iran war bites: ECB survey
Euro zone banks tightened access to credit in the three months to March and expect to continue doing so this quarter as the war in Iran pushes up energy prices and
April 28, 2026
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Iran willing to share defensive capabilities with Asian partners, deputy defence minister says
Iran is ready to share its defensive weapons capabilities with "independent countries, especially members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)", Deputy Defence
April 28, 2026
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The Hormuz digital chokepoint: How does the Iran war threaten subsea cables?
Iran warned last week that submarine cables in the Strait of Hormuz were a vulnerable point for the region's digital economy, raising concerns about
April 28, 2026
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China's central bank guides banks to step up lending in April, sources say
China's central bank has instructed some commercial banks to expand loan issuance in April, said sources with knowledge of the matter, as authorities seek to prevent a sharp
April 28, 2026
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Euro zone faces higher inflation and tighter credit, surveys show
Euro zone consumers sharply raised their inflation expectations and banks tightened access to credit in the wake of the Iran war,
April 28, 2026
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Trial opens over foiled attack on Taylor Swift's Vienna concert
The trial of a 21-year-old accused of planning an Islamist attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna in 2024 that was foiled at the
April 28, 2026
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EU's top diplomat calls on Southeast Asian countries to seek alternatives to Russian oil
The European Union's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urged partner countries in Southeast Asia on Tuesday not to turn to Russia for oil supplies as they try
April 28, 2026
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US agency upgrades probe into JLR vehicles' steering troubles
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April 28, 2026
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The Latest: US appears cold to Iranian proposal to end the war without a nuclear deal
The Trump administration seems unlikely to accept Iran’s offer to end the war and its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz
April 28, 2026
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Australia moves to tax Meta, Google and TikTok to fund newsrooms
Australia is proposing to tax digital giants Meta, Google and TikTok a proportion of their revenue to pay for news reporters
April 28, 2026
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UK leader Starmer faces more pressure over Mandelson ambassador appointment
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing new pressure over the decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as U.K. ambassador to the United States
April 28, 2026
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Indonesia commuter train crash toll rises to 14 as rescuers complete evacuation
The death toll from a train collision near the Indonesian capital Jakarta has risen to 14 with another 84 injured, the train operator said on Tuesday,
April 28, 2026
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King Charles to promote British-American unity in speech to Congress
Britain's King Charles will press the importance of unity with the United States and the need to defend democratic values in an
April 28, 2026
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Drone attack causes fire at Russia's Tuapse refinery, buildings nearby evacuated
A Ukrainian drone attack has caused a "large-scale fire" at Russia's Tuapse oil refinery on the Black Sea, forcing the evacuation of nearby buildings, local officials said
April 28, 2026
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Google signs classified AI deal with Pentagon, The Information reports
Alphabet's Google joined a growing list of technology firms to sign a deal with the U.S.
April 28, 2026
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Nippon Express shares soar after Elliott discloses latest Japan stake
Shares of Japanese logistics firm Nippon Express Holdings leapt as much as 15% after U.S. activist investor Elliott Investment Management disclosed a 5.04% stake in the
April 28, 2026
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Oil prices gain as Iran war stand-off persists
Oil prices rose nearly 3% on Tuesday, extending the previous session's gains, as efforts to end the U.S.-Iran war appeared to have stalled, with the
April 28, 2026
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European shares subdued as US-Iran talks stall; corporate earnings on tap
European shares were muted on Tuesday as investors braced for a week packed with central bank meetings and corporate earnings, while weighing a diplomatic
April 28, 2026
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Ukraine needs to approve parcel tax to keep IMF funding, source says
Ukraine needs to adopt a law introducing a value-added tax on inexpensive parcels from abroad to ensure its $8.1 billion programme with the International
April 28, 2026
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Trial of Austrian man accused of plotting to attack a Taylor Swift concert begins
The trial against a man accused of pledging allegiance to the Islamic State group and plotting to attack one of superstar singer Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna nearly two years ago has begun in Austria
April 28, 2026
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European shares gain after a retreat in Asia as Iran war worries push oil prices higher
European shares have opened with gains after a retreat in Asian markets as worries over the Iran war pushed oil prices higher
April 28, 2026
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Deadly severe storm outbreak enters sixth day as threat shifts east
Deadly severe storm outbreak enters sixth day as threat shifts east
April 27, 2026