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EU lawmakers vote to bar carry-on luggage fees on planes
EU lawmakers vote to bar carry-on luggage fees on planes
by  AFP

European lawmakers pushed on Tuesday to ban airlines from charging passengers for small carry-on luggage in a move strongly opposed by the aviation sector. Many low-cost air carriers include only one small on-board item in the ticket, charging extra for other hand baggage.

German budget plans outline vast spending - and record debt
German budget plans outline vast spending - and record debt
by  AFP

Germany's government pledged Tuesday to make massive new investments by taking on record debt as it presented its budget plans with the aim of reviving the economy and building up the military. "Our primary goal is to boost the economy, to secure jobs in our country and to create new ones," said Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil, presenting the budget plans.

France orders Tesla to end 'deceptive commercial practices'
France orders Tesla to end 'deceptive commercial practices'
by  AFP

French anti-fraud authorities said on Tuesday they have ordered US electric car giant Tesla's local subsidiary to stop "deceptive commercial practices" after an investigation found several violations harmful to consumers and contrary to law.

Oil prices drop as Israel agrees to ceasefire proposal
Oil prices drop as Israel agrees to ceasefire proposal
by  AFP

Oil prices sank 3.5 percent Tuesday after Israel said it had agreed to US President Donald Trump's proposal for a bilateral ceasefire with Iran. At around 0830 GMT on Tuesday, Brent was down 3.5 percent at $69.00 per barrel, while the main US crude contract WTI was 3.5 percent lower at $66.10 per barrel.

UK aims to tackle Google dominance of online search
UK aims to tackle Google dominance of online search
by  AFP

Britain's competition watchdog on Tuesday proposed measures aimed at tackling Google's dominance in online search, with the US tech giant warning that "punitive regulations" could impact UK economic growth. It followed the 2025 implementation of Britain's Digital Markets Competition Regime, which the regulator on Tuesday said "can help unlock opportunities for innovation and growth".

Virgin Australia surges in market comeback
Virgin Australia surges in market comeback
by  AFP

Virgin Australia climbed sharply as it re-entered the local share market Tuesday, a dramatic comeback from near bankruptcy more than four years ago. Qatar Airways bought a 25 percent share in the carrier this year.