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EU probes Mars takeover of Pringles maker Kellanova
The European Union on Thursday said it had launched an antitrust investigation into Mars' multibillion dollar acquisition of snack food business Kellanova over concerns it could lead to higher prices for consumers.
Mexico president threatens to sue over SpaceX rocket debris
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Wednesday threatened legal action over falling debris and contamination from billionaire Elon Musk's SpaceX rocket launches across the border in the United States. Last week, a SpaceX Starship rocket exploded during a routine ground test at the Starbase headquarters of Musk's space project on the south Texas coast near the Mexican border.
Trump says 'three or four' candidates in mind for Fed chief
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he had a handful of candidates potentially lined up to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, whom he sharply criticised for his handling of the world's top economy. On Tuesday, Powell said the world's top central bank needed to see the impact of Trump's tariffs before deciding on further rate cuts.
Cable theft in north France disrupts Eurostar traffic
The theft of cables along train tracks in northern France on Wednesday disrupted Eurostar trips between London and Paris for a second day in a row, the company and French railway operator said. The Eurostar website showed that six trips between London and Paris -- three in each direction -- were cancelled on Wednesday, while other trains were still expected to run.
Cambodians at quiet Thai border plead for peace
At the usually bustling border crossing of Poipet between Thailand and Cambodia, tuk-tuk driver San Noeun now has to work overnight to make ends meet. Thailand has all but closed the land crossings in seven border provinces as a territorial dispute with Cambodia that erupted into deadly military clashes last month festers.
Tesla sales skid in Europe in May despite EV rebound
Tesla sales sank again in Europe last month as rising competition and Elon Musk's ties to US President Donald Trump cut into demand despite a growing electric car market, industry figures showed on Wednesday. The drop in demand for Tesla cars has been linked to its ageing fleet, competition from European and Chinese rivals, and consumer distaste for Musk's work in the Trump administration.
UK carbon emissions cut by half since 1990: experts
The UK has cut its carbon emissions by 50.4 percent since 1990 levels, a group of experts tasked with advising the government said on Wednesday. We've cut them by over 50 percent since 1990," interim committee chair Piers Forster.
UK to reintroduce nuclear weapon-capable aircraft under NATO
Britain will reintroduce fighter jets capable of carrying atomic weapons to support NATO's nuclear mission, Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office said, as he prepares for a Nato summit Wednesday.
China's premier warns global trade tensions 'intensifying'
Chinese Premier Li Qiang warned on Wednesday that global trade tensions were "intensifying" as he addressed the opening ceremony of the World Economic Forum. "Protectionist measures are significantly increasing and global economic and trade frictions are intensifying," Li added.
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