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Cocoa farmers in Ghana and Ivory Coast face bitter times as chocolate market slumps
Chocolate bars may have shot up in price but West Africa's cocoa farmers are facing economic ruin.
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Oil soars past $100 a barrel amid Iran war
Crude oil prices rise by as much 20 percent as sprawling regional conflict threatens global energy supplies.
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Newspaper headlines: 'Ayatollah's son chosen' and 'Iran threatens oil facilities'
The naming of Iran's new Supreme Leader as air strikes continue across the Middle East leads Monday's papers.
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Oil prices jump above $100 for first time in four years
Iranian oil facilities were hit as the US and Israel launched a fresh wave of airstrikes at the weekend.
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A woman who shot at Rihanna’s house has been arrested
The police have arrested a woman following gunshots being fired at the home of Rihanna. No one was injured in the shooting, police say.
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Chicago Soy Oil Jumps 4% as Crude’s Rally Boosts Biofuel Demand
Chicago soybean oil prices futures surged more than 4% at the open, as a spike in energy prices driven by the conflict in the Middle East lifts demand for crops used in biofuel production.
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South Korea Stocks Plunge as Oil Spike on Iran War Hurts Outlook
South Korean equities fell, extending last week’s losses, as geopolitical tensions continued to escalate in the Middle East and oil surged on reduced production due to the Iran war.
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UK Jobs Market Became Less Gloomy Last Month, Recruiters Say
Britain’s jobs market slowdown was showing signs of bottoming-out in the weeks before war broke out in the Middle East, according to a survey that feeds into the Bank of England’s thinking on the state of the UK economy.
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Iran war live: Mojtaba Khamenei named supreme leader; Israel bombs Tehran
Iran’s military and political leaders pledge allegiance to Mojtaba Khamenei as US-Israeli attacks continue.
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China’s ‘Smart Economy’ Push Spurs Hunt for New Stock Winners
Investors are growing more upbeat about China’s push to build a “smart economy,” with AI, semiconductors and a range of frontier technology sectors emerging as beneficiaries of the policy drive.
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Australia Pressured to Protect Iran Soccer Team After Backlash
Australia is facing pressure to protect the Iranian women’s soccer team, the Lionesses, as the squad faces criticism at home over their failure to sing the national anthem at a Women’s Asian Cup match on the Gold Coast last week.
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Valencia Set For Landslide in Colombian Presidential Primaries
Senator Paloma Valencia is on track for a landslide in the primary held by Colombia’s conservative movements, positioning among the favorites to become the nation’s next president.
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Japan’s Real Wages Advance for First Time in 13 Months
Japanese workers’ wages adjusted for inflation rose for the first time in 13 months, a development that may bolster consumer sentiment and support both the Bank of Japan and the government in their pursuit of key policy goals.
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CATL’s Results May Widen $120 Billion Market Cap Lead Over BYD
Strong quarterly results expected from Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. may widen its market-capitalization lead over electric-vehicle maker BYD Co., reinforcing the companies’ diverging trajectories.
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Japan Equities Set to Resume Fall on Escalating Middle East Woes
Japanese equities are set to decline following global peers as oil surged as the conflict in the Middle East escalates and as US employment stocked concerns about growth.
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Dollar Rises on Haven Bid, Oil as Iran War Rips Across Markets
The dollar strengthened against every major currency Monday as a deepening war in the Middle East pushed oil prices above $100 a barrel and boosted demand for havens.
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Crufts 2026: Clumber spaniel named Bruin wins best in show
Handler Lee Cox said Bruin was the "dog of a lifetime" as he accepted the award.
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Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader?
Many expect the 56-year-old, who has largely kept a low profile, to continue his father's hardline policies.
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Iran names Khamenei’s son as new Supreme Leader after father’s killing
Mojtaba Khamenei will now be charged with leading Islamic Republic through the biggest crisis in its 47-year history.
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Marches for International Women’s Day denounce war, abuse and oppression
Marches on 115th anniversary of IWD place focus on issues like US-Israeli war on Iran and Trump’s links with Epstein.
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UFC announces White House event lineup | CNN
The White House event, “UFC Freedom 250,” released its card of match-ups for the highly anticipated showdown. CNN’s Don Riddell reports.
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Trump vows control over Iran leaders as officials seek to calm oil concerns
Any new supreme leader will ‘not last long’ without US approval, Trump says; officials say oil disruptions ‘temporary’.
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Firefighters tackle building blaze at Glasgow Central Station
Six crews and a specialist vehicle were sent to the scene on Union Street at about 15:45 on Sunday.
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Two killed in Saudi Arabia after ‘projectile’ falls on residential building
Iran’s IRGC had earlier said it targeted radar systems in locations including Al-Kharj, home to Prince Sultan base.
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Israel’s Mossad relies on US cover and security rot for Iran strikes
The Israeli intelligence agency counts on unconditional US cover and adversary lapses for its assassination policy.
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Police separate Celtic and Rangers fans after Ibrox pitch invasion
Flares were thrown as supporters from both sides spilled onto the pitch after Celtic's 4-2 win on penalties.
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Is Israel reshaping Lebanon, trying to separate Hezbollah from its people?
Analysts say Israel’s actions in Lebanon, including mass displacement, are an effort to reshape the country.
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Israel escalates attacks across Lebanon as two soldiers killed
Israeli military confirms first fatalities in Lebanon a week after fighting resumes with Hezbollah.
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Guernsey mother in tears after £11,500 battery waste fine
The woman accidentally threw away 23 AA batteries in children's toys during a house move.
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Unanswered questions as search for Nancy Guthrie enters a new month
The disappearance of the mother of TV presenter Savannah Guthrie captivated the US, but police have not made any arrests.
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A rocky marriage, secret affair and millions in debt: What we’ve learned so far in Kouri Richins’ murder trial
Over the last two weeks, jurors in Kouri Richins’ murder trial have heard wide-ranging testimony about troubles in her marriage, her secret affair and the millions of dollars she owed in debt – all factors prosecutors say led her to fatally poison her husband.
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Biden freed a Florida man in his final days in office. A year later, the state pressed charges — for the same crime
A convicted felon, whose federal prison sentence was commuted during the final days of Joe Biden’s presidency, was released from custody last month, only to be rearrested for the same crime less than a week later — this time on state charges.
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PM is standing up for UK interests says Cooper after Trump's Iran criticism
The foreign secretary says the UK will not agree with the US "on every issue" after the US president attacks the PM's stance.
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What’s behind the ‘historic collapse’ in homicide and violent crime rates in major US cities
The most recent Major Cities Chiefs Association survey – made up of preliminary statistics compiled from 67 law enforcement agencies in the US and Canada – shows homicides dropped about 19% last year compared with the year prior.
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Time ‘sprang forward’ this weekend but you didn’t prepare. What to do now
If you didn’t prepare for Daylight Saving Time, your sleep schedule may be off. CNN wellness expert Dr. Leana Wen offers advice on how to cope with the time change.
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‘Have I Got News For You ’ comedians roll the tape on Markwayne Mullin | CNN Politics
Host Roy Wood Jr. talks to the “Have I Got News For You” panel about President Donald Trump selecting Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) to replace fired Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
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Device hurled near NYC mayor’s mansion was an IED that could have caused ‘serious injury or death,’ NYPD says
A device ignited outside Gracie Mansion during a clash between opposing protest groups Saturday was an improvised explosive capable of causing “serious injury or death,” the NYPD said Sunday.
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Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s new supreme leader amid war?
Mojtaba Khamenei has succeeded his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was assassinated in joint US-Israel attacks.
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