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Swedish steel startup Stegra gets more state aid
Swedish steel startup Stegra gets more state aid

The Swedish Energy Agency said Wednesday it was giving some $40 million in support to low-carbon steelmaker Stegra, amid fears surrounding the ambitious startup's finances.

November 26, 2025

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Moldova displays Russian drone, summons envoy over 'unacceptable' crash
Moldova displays Russian drone, summons envoy over 'unacceptable' crash

Moldova on Wednesday displayed a Russian drone that fell on its soil outside its foreign ministry as it summoned Moscow's envoy over the crash, in an overt criticism of Russia's war in neighbouring Ukraine.

November 26, 2025

Lebanese living abroad seek hope as they return for pope visit
Lebanese living abroad seek hope as they return for pope visit

Rachelle Mazraani is travelling from Sydney to Beirut for Pope Leo XIV's visit this week, one of many Lebanese at home and abroad who hope the trip will revive their struggling country.

November 26, 2025

Women's World Cup winner Dow retires from rugby
Women's World Cup winner Dow retires from rugby

England's World Cup-winning wing Abby Dow has retired from rugby aged 28, it was announced Wednesday.

November 26, 2025

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Swedish steel startup Stegra gets state aid
Swedish steel startup Stegra gets state aid

The Swedish Energy Agency said Wednesday it was giving some $40 million in support to low-carbon steelmaker Stegra, amid fears surrounding the ambitious startup's finances.

November 26, 2025

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France's top court upholds ex-president Sarkozy's second conviction
France's top court upholds ex-president Sarkozy's second conviction

France's highest court ruled against ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy Wednesday over illegal financing of his 2012 re-election bid, the second definitive conviction for the former head of state.

November 26, 2025