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US, Switzerland say deal reached on trade and tariffs
Stocks struggle on US rates, tech rally fears
Stocks struggle on US rates, tech rally fears

Global stock markets struggled for momentum Friday as doubts built over whether the US Federal Reserve would cut interest rates next month and amid persistent fears of a tech bubble.

November 14, 2025

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A rare oil CEO shows up at COP30, spars with activists
A rare oil CEO shows up at COP30, spars with activists

The head of France's TotalEnergies, one of the few oil executives to attend UN climate talks in Brazil, jousted Friday with activists, defended his presence and sidestepped questions about his sector's role in global warming.

November 14, 2025

Trump demands probe into Epstein links to Bill Clinton
Trump demands probe into Epstein links to Bill Clinton

US President Donald Trump said Friday he wants the Justice Department and FBI to investigate links between the late alleged sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein and former Democratic president Bill Clinton.

November 14, 2025

England great Anderson says 'weak' Australia still Ashes favourites
England great Anderson says 'weak' Australia still Ashes favourites

James Anderson believes England head into the Ashes as underdogs despite agreeing with former new-ball partner Stuart Broad that Australia are at their "weakest" for the last 15 years.

November 14, 2025

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Michelle Yeoh to get honorary award at Berlin film fest
Michelle Yeoh to get honorary award at Berlin film fest

Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh will be honoured with a lifetime achievement award at next year's Berlinale film festival, organisers said Friday.

November 14, 2025

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Water shortage pushes Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan into energy crisis
Water shortage pushes Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan into energy crisis

Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan are facing an energy crisis as water levels have plummeted at the reservoirs powering their largests hydropower stations, officials said this week.

November 14, 2025