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UK lab promises air-con revolution without polluting gases
UK lab promises air-con revolution without polluting gases
Economy
by  AFP

The soft, waxy "solid refrigerant" being investigated in a UK laboratory may not look very exciting, but its unusual properties promise an air-conditioning revolution that could eliminate the need for greenhouse gases. Moya has been studying the properties of these plastic crystals in his laboratory at the prestigious UK university for 15 years.

Reel tensions: Trump film trade war looms over Cannes
Reel tensions: Trump film trade war looms over Cannes
Economy
by  AFP

Donald Trump's threat of tariffs on foreign-made films risks stoking tensions between the European and American film industries and dominating conversations at the Cannes film festival this week. Trump's lawyers called the film "garbage" and "pure malicious defamation" when it came out on the eve of last November's presidential election.

Asian markets rally after positive China-US trade talks
Asian markets rally after positive China-US trade talks
Economy
by  AFP

Asian stocks rallied Monday after top Chinese and US officials held "substantial" trade talks at the weekend, fuelling hopes the two sides will dial down a tariff standoff that has rattled global markets and fuelled recession fears. The two sides said they would provide details Monday.

Indians buy 14 million ACs a year, and need many more
Indians buy 14 million ACs a year, and need many more
Economy
by  AFP

Aarti Verma is about to join the growing ranks of Indians installing air conditioning, scraping together savings to secure relief from sometimes deadly temperatures that can reach nearly 50 Celsius. For Verma, the priority is securing some immediate relief.

Trump hails Air Force One 'gift' after Qatari luxury jet reports
Trump hails Air Force One 'gift' after Qatari luxury jet reports
Economy
by  AFP

Donald Trump on Sunday defended plans to receive a new Air Force One as a gift, after reports he will accept a luxury Boeing jet from Qatar despite strict rules on presents for US presidents. The US president has long been unhappy with the Air Force One jets -- two highly customized Boeing 747-200B series aircraft.