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Australia to stockpile critical minerals in strategic reserve
Tanzania opposition leader due in court on treason charge
Tanzania opposition leader due in court on treason charge

Tanzania's opposition leader Tundu Lissu was set to appear in court on Thursday to face a charge of treason, which carries a potential death penalty, weeks after his party was disqualified from upcoming elections.

April 24, 2025

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Chinese business in Vietnam struggles with Trump tariffs uncertainty
Chinese business in Vietnam struggles with Trump tariffs uncertainty

A year ago Zhang Chundong helped the firm he manages expand into Vietnam, part of a wave of Chinese businesses to choose the booming manufacturing hub since the trade war of US President Donald Trump's first term.

April 24, 2025

EU top diplomat Kallas seeks footing as Trump upends West
EU top diplomat Kallas seeks footing as Trump upends West

Just under five months into her job as the EU's top diplomat, Kaja Kallas admits it has been a rollercoaster start as US President Donald Trump has turned the global order on its head.

April 24, 2025

Bessent says 'no currency targets' in Japan tariff talks
Bessent says 'no currency targets' in Japan tariff talks

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday that Washington has "no currency targets" in its talks with Japan on tariffs, after repeated calls from President Donald Trump for a stronger yen.

April 24, 2025

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UK hosts global energy summit with renewables under attack
UK hosts global energy summit with renewables under attack

An international summit on the future of energy security opens in London on Thursday amidst major disagreements over the role of renewables in satisfying the world's thirst for energy.

April 24, 2025

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121 metre long cake gives a taste for records
121 metre long cake gives a taste for records

Armed with 4,000 eggs and a truckload of sugar and cream, French pastry chefs on Wednesday completed a 121.8 metre (399 feet, eight inch) long strawberry cake which they have claimed is the world's longest ever made.

April 24, 2025