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France locks down 1,700 on cruise ship after 92-year-old dies
US wholesale prices jump 6.0% year-on-year in April, highest since 2022
US wholesale prices jump 6.0% year-on-year in April, highest since 2022

Wholesale prices in the United States rose sharply in April, lifted by a surge in energy costs related to the Iran war, registering their highest 12-month increase in more than three years.

May 13, 2026

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Carrick on brink of permanent Man Utd job: reports
Carrick on brink of permanent Man Utd job: reports

Michael Carrick is expected to be recommended as Manchester United's permanent manager by club chiefs after overseeing a dramatic improvement in the club's fortunes, it was widely reported on Wednesday.

May 13, 2026

Starmer clings on as leadership talk overshadows king's speech
Starmer clings on as leadership talk overshadows king's speech

The pomp of a speech by King Charles III to Britain's parliament Wednesday failed to quell speculation that a senior government minister is poised to launch a leadership challenge against embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

May 13, 2026

Italy cheers UK's Catherine on first foreign visit since cancer diagnosis
Italy cheers UK's Catherine on first foreign visit since cancer diagnosis

Britain's Princess Catherine was greeted with cheers during a visit to Italy on Wednesday on her first official foreign trip since her 2024 cancer diagnosis.

May 13, 2026

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Donald pleased to have Rahm back for Ryder three-peat bid
Donald pleased to have Rahm back for Ryder three-peat bid

Luke Donald, seeking a three-peat in 2027 as Europe's Ryder Cup captain, is pleased with Jon Rahm securing his eligibility for the squad and has no worries about team-room issues.

May 13, 2026

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Chinese tech giant Alibaba posts profit drop amid AI drive
Chinese tech giant Alibaba posts profit drop amid AI drive

Chinese tech giant Alibaba said Wednesday that net profit dropped by nearly a fifth during its most recent fiscal year, weighed by challenges in the domestic economy and an expensive push into artificial intelligence.

May 13, 2026