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Macron says Trump marriage jibe does not 'merit response'
Oil rallies, stocks drop as Trump dampens Mideast hopes
Oil rallies, stocks drop as Trump dampens Mideast hopes

Oil surged and stocks fell on Thursday after Donald Trump threatened further heavy strikes on Iran, and offered no solution to reopening the key Strait of Hormuz.

April 02, 2026

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Nexperia's China unit nears fully local production of chips: company sources
Nexperia's China unit nears fully local production of chips: company sources

The domestic unit of the Chinese-owned, Dutch-headquartered chipmaker Nexperia will soon be able to produce semiconductors locally within China, according to two company sources.

April 02, 2026

Indonesia issues fresh summons for Google, Meta over teen social media ban
Indonesia issues fresh summons for Google, Meta over teen social media ban

Indonesia issued a second round of summons letters on Thursday to Google and Meta for allegedly flouting a days-old ban on social media access for under-16s.

April 02, 2026

Japan axe coach Nielsen 12 days after winning Women's Asian Cup
Japan axe coach Nielsen 12 days after winning Women's Asian Cup

Japan abruptly axed Nils Nielsen as coach on Thursday just 12 days after taking them to Women's Asian Cup glory, with football chiefs accusing him of being "lax" and "lacking passion".

April 02, 2026

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Iran vows 'crushing' attacks on US after Trump threats
Iran vows 'crushing' attacks on US after Trump threats

Iran on Thursday threatened "crushing" attacks on the US and Israel, firing missiles at Tel Aviv after US President Donald Trump vowed to bomb the Islamic republic "back to the Stone Ages".

April 02, 2026

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Slow boat to Ilulissat: long nights on Greenland's last ferry
Slow boat to Ilulissat: long nights on Greenland's last ferry

It's Friday night and the port in Nuuk is a hive of activity. Passengers loaded down with heavy bags hurry aboard a rusty red and white ship -- Greenland's last ferry.

April 02, 2026