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Oil falls further, stocks mixed on US-Iran truce prospects
Oil falls further, stocks mixed on US-Iran truce prospects

Stock markets were mixed while oil prices fell again on Friday on investor optimism that the United States and Iran would reach a deal to extend their ceasefire.

May 29, 2026

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EU wants 'robust' defence against China trade imbalance
EU wants 'robust' defence against China trade imbalance

The European Union must act more forcefully to rebalance its trade relationship with China, the bloc's executive said Friday, after holding talks on protecting critical industries from Chinese rivals.

May 29, 2026

France rugby star Drean to have heart surgery
France rugby star Drean to have heart surgery

France and Toulon wing Gael Drean will undergo heart surgery for a genetic condition which will sideline him for several months, his club head coach Pierre Mignoni said on Friday.

May 29, 2026

Narvaez drops out of Giro d'Italia, points jersey bid over
Narvaez drops out of Giro d'Italia, points jersey bid over

Jhonatan Narvaez has dropped out of the Giro d'Italia, his team said on Friday, ending the Ecuadorian's bid for the points jersey currently held by Paul Magnier.

May 29, 2026

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Stocks rise, oil eases on hopes of US-Iran truce deal
Stocks rise, oil eases on hopes of US-Iran truce deal

Stock markets mostly rose and oil prices fell Friday on optimism that the United States and Iran would reach a deal to extend their ceasefire.

May 29, 2026

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Canadian who sold poison for suicides to plead guilty
Canadian who sold poison for suicides to plead guilty

The man accused of helping dozens of people worldwide commit suicide by selling them poison is set to appear in a Canadian court on Friday, where he is expected to plead guilty to 14 crimes.

May 29, 2026