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Germany to tighten people-smuggling law in UK deal
Germany has said it will tighten its law to make it easier to prosecute those helping to smuggle migrants to the UK, as part of a new plan…
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Oracle misses quarterly results estimates on stiff cloud competition
ORACLE missed Wall Street expectations for second-quarter revenue and adjusted profit on Monday (Dec 9), hit by stiff competition and…
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Proposed California law would require warning labels on social media
Victoria Hinks watched her daughter get sucked into the dark sides of social media, and she couldn’t pull her out. “We tried to take her…
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Mondelez exploring takeover of US chocolate maker Hershey
MONDELEZ International, the snacks and sweets company, is exploring an acquisition of iconic US chocolate maker Hershey, in a potential…
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Apollo targets US$25 billion for flagship private equity fund
APOLLO Global Management is readying what could mark its largest ever private equity fund. Apollo is looking to gather US$25 billion of…
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Israel carries out dozens of air strikes across Syria, reports say
Syrian media reports say Israeli warplanes have carried out dozens of attacks across the country, including on the capital, Damascus. The…
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NYU doc wants "chemicals of concern" out of plastic products
During last week's "The Future of Plastics: Reducing Waste and Rethinking Materials" event, environmental sustainability and health…
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Ukraine's changing up its Black Sea attacks on Russia with drone boats armed with machine guns and flying exploding drones
Ukraine just showed off new modifications to its fleet of naval drones. They appear to have been outfitted with machine guns and given the…
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Lower interest rates, geopolitical conflicts poised to shape investment decisions in 2025
Bond yields remain attractive, and India could continue to outperform, say analysts GLOBAL asset markets are likely to be influenced by…
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Manage risks in commodity financing by bracing for constant uncertainty: UOB’s Lim Chen Chen
Commodities have become more strategic than ever, says UOB’s group head of structured trade and commodity finance FOR Lim Chen Chen, UOB’s…
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The UK Post Office scandal holds many important governance lessons
THE recent scandal surrounding the UK’s postal service may not have made the headlines in Singapore, but the incident – which must rank as…
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Unaccounted chemical weapons warning issued to Syria amid chaos
Syria's chemical weapons are under scrutiny after rebel forces ousted President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus, sparking fears of toxic…
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Syrian asylum seekers in limbo as countries stop applications
A number of European countries, including the UK, have suspended the processing of asylum applications for Syrians, after the downfall of…
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Air Canada’s new baggage fees spark government backlash
Air Canada has announced that it will no longer include larger carry-on luggage within its economy ticket prices, drawing criticism from…
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LeBron James Reportedly Called Ty Lue After Lakers Sent 'Low-Ball Offer'
Current Los Angeles Clippers head coach and former coach of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, Tyronn Lue, revealed that James…
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NATO Considers Aquatic Drones to Protect Undersea Internet Cables
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Polygamist leader faces sentencing for crimes against children
A self-proclaimed polygamous "prophet" accused of forming sexual relationships with ten underage "wives" is due to face sentencing on…
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Opinion: The TikTok court case has staggering implications for free speech in America
The free speech implications of the coming ban on TikTok in the United States are staggering and unprecedented. On Friday, the U.S. Court…
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OpenAI's controversial Sora is finally becoming available to the public. Will it truly disrupt Hollywood?
OpenAI’s controversial text-to-video artificial intelligence tool Sora sent shock waves through the entertainment industry when the…
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Hamas welcomes fall of al-Assad in Syria
The Islamist group Hamas - which has been fighting against Israeli forces in Gaza - on Monday congratulated the Syrian people on toppling…
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Mom quickly regrets surprising 3-year-old son with visit from the Grinch
A mom-of-two was left regretting the decision to surprise her kids with a visit from the Grinch on Thanksgiving after her 3-year-old son…
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Comeback victory confirmed for Ghana's John Mahama
Official results from Saturday's presidential election in Ghana have confirmed the victory of opposition candidate, former President John…
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Woman lying to boyfriend's family about needing her hands amputated backed
A Gen Z woman has been backed on Reddit after joking to her in-laws about needing her hands amputated, following a string of disappointing…
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Gulf of Mexico oil and gas leasing programme advances
The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has announced the availability of the draft programmatic environmental impact statement…