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'Pragmatic' approach could reap 'ambitious' UK-EU deal: Starmer
A "pragmatic" approach to talks on food standards, youth mobility and European courts could yield an "ambitious" post-Brexit deal between the EU and UK, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in an interview published Saturday by The Guardian newspaper.
China's consumption slide deepens as tariff war bites
China said Saturday that consumer prices slumped in April for the third straight month, reflecting persistent challenges as leaders attempt to revive an economy stymied by sluggish spending and a fierce trade war with Washington.
US projected to hit debt limit in August: Treasury chief
There is a "reasonable probability" the United States will hit its borrowing limit in August when Congress is in recess, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Friday, calling on lawmakers to act.
Serbia's Vucic seeks low-price gas in Putin meeting
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic asked Vladimir Putin during a meeting Friday to keep providing his country with cut-price gas, an arrangement the Russian leader said they would "definitely" discuss.
NATO chief seeks defence spending at 5% of GDP by 2032: Dutch PM
NATO chief Mark Rutte wants member countries to agree at a summit in June to reach five percent of GDP on defence-related spending by 2032, Dutch premier Dick Schoof said Friday.
Trump suggests lower China tariff, says 80% 'seems right!'
US President Donald Trump signaled on Friday that he could lower tariffs on Chinese imports, as the rival superpowers prepare for trade talks over the weekend. Chinese official data on Friday showed that the country's global exports rose in April despite the trade war.
Swiss seize window of opportunity on Trump tariffs
Switzerland will once again Friday try to talk its way out of punitive tariffs on its exports to the United States, which would have serious ramifications for Swiss jobs and businesses.
British Airways owner unveils big Boeing, Airbus order
IAG, owner of British Airways and Spanish carrier Iberia, announced Friday a multi-billion dollar order for Boeing and Airbus planes, as it maintained its outlook despite economic uncertainty. The orders are in addition to those exercised in March for 12 Airbus and six Boeing planes, bringing the total number announced Friday to 71.
Japan's Panasonic targets 10,000 job cuts worldwide
Japanese electronics giant Panasonic, which supplies batteries to Tesla, said Friday it will target 10,000 job cuts worldwide as part of efforts to boost profitability. Job cuts would be needed "in order for us to perform at a competitive level against other firms", he told the Nikkei.
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