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Social media becomes a ‘goldmine’ for fraudsters in Jordan
Jordanians looking for a bargain are being scammed with false promises of cheap gold in a growing trend of online fraud.
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Israeli military kills six in Lebanon, issues more displacement threats
The deadly air attack comes just days before Israeli and Lebanese officials are due to meet in Washington.
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Pakistan strike on Kabul drug rehabilitation centre: Families want answers
There are calls to investigate the 16 March airstrike - which the UN says likely killed more - as a war crime.
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Snack giant Calbee switches to black and white packaging as Iran war hits ink supplies
The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has severely disrupted global supplies of energy and petrochemicals.
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Strictly Come Dancing: Zoe Ball confirms she will not be show's new presenter
The broadcaster says she was "so chuffed to even be in the mix" for the job on the BBC One show.
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The Top AI Time-Saving and Productivity Hacks from 12 CEOs and Bosses
Strategies include role-playing tough conversations and stress-testing business opportunities.
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Bond Market’s Warsh Trade Falls Apart as Oil Fans Inflation Risk
Not long ago, the Treasury market thought it had the Kevin Warsh trade figured out: Simply bet on the multiple interest rate cuts that the nominee had been expected to deliver if he got the job to lead the Federal Reserve.
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German Investor Outlook Unexpectedly Improves on Hope Over War
German investor optimism unexpectedly improved on hope that the fighting in the Middle East will end soon, reducing the threat to Europe’s largest economy.
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Pop Mart Sales Growth Decelerates Amid Sharp Overseas Slowdown
Pop Mart International Group Ltd. reported slower sales growth for the first quarter, marking a deceleration from its rapid expansion last year amid waning momentum for its blockbuster Labubu toys.
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Greenland Leader Says US Talks Hampered by Danish Political Snag
Diplomatic talks with the US over Greenland have been complicated by Denmark’s lack of a fully formed government even as there is progress, according to the island’s prime minister.
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Live: First UK minister quits amid calls for PM Starmer’s resignation
The British premier is under pressure to quit after his Labour Party suffered election losses.
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It’s been 100 days since Nancy Guthrie disappeared. Her case upended Hollywood’s portrayal of solving crime
For many experts steeped in the intricacies of missing persons cases, the Guthrie investigation has raised questions about whether the general public has been conditioned to hold outsized and unrealistic expectations of law enforcement’s capabilities.
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Sneaker Brand On Lifts Outlook as Buyers Snap Up Cloudtilt Shoes
On Holding AG raised its profit outlook after a robust start to the year that saw consumers snap up the Swiss brand’s growing range of apparel and new sneakers, including the $170 Cloudtilt Remix.
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China’s ‘Invoice Economy’ Crackdown Leaves Copper Trade Reeling
At Asia’s biggest metal industry gathering last week, a single word dominated almost every conversation — fapiao, China’s humble tax receipt.
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Canada Eyes Free Trade Pacts With Philippines, Asean This Year
Canada expects to conclude free trade agreements with the Philippines and the wider Southeast Asian bloc this year, as Ottawa seeks to boost business ties with the region and grow its non-US trade.
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Uganda’s Octogenarian Leader Museveni Sworn In for Seventh Term
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni was sworn in for another five-year term, retaining his position at the helm of the East African nation as it gears up to become an oil producer.
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Man in custody after firing rifle near Harvard, authorities say | CNN
Two people have life-threatening injuries after a man fired a flurry of gunshots on a busy street in Cambridge, Massachusetts, according to the county’s district attorney.
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Why a slice of Edinburgh is being bought up by overseas owners
More than a third of the properties in Quartermile area have been bought by people based outside the UK.
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UniCredit’s SRT Machine Pumps Out Spanish, German Deals
UniCredit SpA is arranging two significant risk transfers tied to over €3 billion ($3.5 billion) of company loans for two Spanish lenders as well as nearing completion of a similar deal at its own German unit.
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France’s Macron announces $27bn investment in Africa at Kenya summit
Africa Forward summit comes amid France’s fading ties with its former African colonies, as Kenya seeks greater trade.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces growing calls to quit
The UK government is facing a protracted period of instability as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer prepares to meet cabinet members, following an internal party rebellion and calls for him to quit. Follow for live updates
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‘Whole morning revolves around gas’: Pakistan’s fuel crisis enters kitchens
The crisis sees women waking up early, cooking quickly, rearranging meals and planning days around the prospect of gas.
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Trump and Xi: The history of encounters between two superpower leaders
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have met six times since 2017.
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Tech boom vs energy crisis: Asia’s split economy is warning for the world | CNN Business
In South Korea, which imports nearly all of its oil and gas, a global supply crunch has hit hard. Officials have advised energy conservation, cut growth forecasts and warned of fallout from high inflation and 17-year-lows in the value of its currency. Yet the…
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US in closely guarded talks to open new bases in Greenland
It is seeking to open three bases in the south of the Arctic territory, according to multiple officials familiar with the talks.
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Eva Longoria: Searching For France | CNN
Eva Longoria, award-winning actor, producer, and director, is a serious Francophile. She sets out on a flavorful journey through France to savor its world-renowned cuisine and discover how it elevated the dining experience to an art form.
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Starving on the front lines: Food supply in crisis as Ukraine fights Russia
Photos of emaciated Ukrainians reveal conditions suffered by Ukraine, as meagre rations also afflict Russian soldiers.
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Iran war: What’s happening on day 74 as Tehran says ready for ‘aggression’
US-Iran tensions remain high as Tehran warns against ‘aggression’ and Trump says the ceasefire is on ‘life support’.
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Global energy crisis highlights meagre oil buffers in developing world
Governments in the Global South are among the least prepared to respond to the oil shock caused by the Iran war.
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BBC unmasks key people smuggler in network behind most small boat crossings
The 28-year-old Iraqi Kurd has evaded arrest by operating under the alias “Kardo Ranya”.
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Baby loss couple: We were told we'd picked a bad day to give birth
Couple whose baby was stillborn in hospital hope maternity review will lead to improvements.
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A Russian ship sank in mysterious circumstances. It may have been carrying submarine nuclear reactors to North Korea
A Russian ship with an unusual cargo suffered a series of explosions and sank in unexplained circumstances off the coast of Spain, a CNN investigation has found.
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First on CNN: New report details ‘systematic’ rape and sexual violence during Hamas’ Oct 7 attack on Israel
Hamas militants and their allies raped, assaulted and sexually tortured their victims during and after the October 7, 2023 terror attack, a landmark report concluded.
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Polanski apologises for 'unintentional mistake' over houseboat council tax
The Green Party admits that its leader has, until recently, been living on a houseboat in London and may have failed to pay council tax.
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Southern California mayor resigns, will plead guilty to acting as agent for Chinese government
A Southern California mayor has agreed to plead guilty to acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government, and has resigned from her city position, officials said Monday.
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Iran war live: Trump slams Iranian proposal as ceasefire hangs by a thread
Iran’s powerful parliamentary speaker says US has ‘no alternative but to accept’ Tehran’s 14-point proposal to end war.
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How driving test booking is changing for learner drivers
From 12 May, only learner drivers can book their own tests, not instructors.
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A Texas man accused of killing his pregnant wife fled to Italy weeks before trial. He’s asking a judge not to send him back
A Texas man, weeks away from standing trial for the death of his pregnant wife, showed up in Italy this month with what a US criminal complaint says was a fake passport and forged documents. When Italian authorities confronted him, he proclaimed his innocence…
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Last passengers leave virus-hit cruise ship as three more test positive
An American and a French national who have returned home have tested positive for hantavirus.
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Video: Eva Longoria learns 3 secrets to packing like a style pro | CNN
Going on a big trip and struggling to pack the right balance of chic and practical pieces? CNN’s Rachel Tashjian takes Eva Longoria out to find the clothing that can be both.
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