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Bayer gets preliminary approval for weedkiller class settlement
Bayer gets preliminary approval for weedkiller class settlement

German agrichemical giant Bayer said Wednesday that a US judge had granted preliminary approval for a multi-billion-dollar class settlement proposed by its subsidiary Monsanto over claims the Roundup weedkiller causes blood cancer.

March 04, 2026

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Russia to free two Hungarian-Ukrainian POWs, Putin says
Russia to free two Hungarian-Ukrainian POWs, Putin says

Russia will free two Ukrainian-Hungarian nationals captured while fighting for Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday, after Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban appealed for their release in a phone call.

March 04, 2026

Michelangelo's works hidden in 'secret room', researcher says
Michelangelo's works hidden in 'secret room', researcher says

Renaissance artist Michelangelo ordered many of his artworks to be hidden by his pupils in a secret room to protect them for posterity, an Italian researcher claimed Wednesday.

March 04, 2026

Adidas shares slump on outlook, Mideast war casts shadow
Adidas shares slump on outlook, Mideast war casts shadow

Adidas's shares slumped Wednesday after its 2026 outlook disappointed investors, while the German sportswear giant said any potential impact on its business from the Middle East war was still unclear.

March 04, 2026

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Stocks firm, oil steadies after sell-off on Middle East turmoil
Stocks firm, oil steadies after sell-off on Middle East turmoil

US and European stock markets firmed and energy prices steadied Wednesday after President Donald Trump sought to ease oil supply concerns triggered by the conflict between the United States and Iran.

March 04, 2026

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UK MP's husband among three accused of spying for China
UK MP's husband among three accused of spying for China

British police on Wednesday arrested three men on suspicion of spying for China, including the husband of a lawmaker from the ruling Labour party.

March 04, 2026