Global News
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European Central Bank ends the era of cheap money as inflation pressure mounts
To try and counteract a steep rise in prices ECB has said it intends to raise its interest rates by a quarter point, the first such move since 2011
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Russia and Ukraine near grain deal in first talks since March
Shipments across the Black Sea have been blocked both by Russian warships and mines Kyiv has laid to avert a feared amphibious assault. The stakes could not be higher for tens of millions of people facing the threat of starvation in African and other poor nations because of the battles engulfing one of the world's main grain-producing regions
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Vulnerable Pacific islands call for 'urgent, immediate' action on climate
At a key summit in the Fijian capital Suva, island leaders warned time was running out to avoid "worst-case scenarios" that would see their countries—many teetering just above sea level—subsumed or rendered uninhabitable by ever-fiercer storms
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Netflix cheaper subscription plan with ad support in works with the help of Microsoft
Microsoft will be responsible for designing and managing the platform for advertisers who want to serve ads to Netflix users
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Euro dips below $1.00 for first time since end-2002
The economic prospects for the 19-country eurozone are also darkening as a possible halt to Russian gas supplies increases the risk of recession
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Western Europe wilts under second heatwave in weeks
Heatwaves have become more frequent due to climate change, scientists say. As global temperatures rise over time, they are expected to become more intense. The previous such phenomenon to blight France, Portugal and Spain occurred in mid-June
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Sri Lanka declares state of emergency after president Gotabaya Rajapaksa flees
"Since the president is out of the country, an emergency has been declared to deal with the situation in the country," said Dinouk Colombage, spokesman for Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe
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Twitter lawsuit accuses Elon Musk of contract breach
The suit filed in the US state of Delaware urges the court to order Elon Musk to complete his deal to buy Twitter, arguing that no financial penalty could repair the damage he has caused
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James Webb Space Telescope: What will scientists learn?
The James Webb Space Telescope's first images aren't just breathtaking—they contain a wealth of scientific insights and clues that researchers are eager to pursue. Here are some of the things scientists now hope to learn
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5 Uber controversies before Uber Files
From rights of its drivers to harassment and a toxic work culture, spying on rivals, covering up a data hack, and more, here are five controversies that plagued Uber before Uber files revealed its bare-knuckle expansion tactics
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Lobbyist Mark MacGann: Meet the 'Uber Files' whistleblower
MacGann led Uber's lobbying efforts in Europe, Africa and the Middle East between 2014 and 2016, and told The Guardian he decided to speak out because he believed Uber broke the law in dozens of countries and misled people about the company's business model