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Meta news ban intensifying Canadians' legacy media break
As Canada heads into an election this month, voters looking for campaign news on Facebook or Instagram will find material filtered through online creators and influencers -- and no links to articles from major media outlets.
Chinese EV battery giant CATL posts 33% surge in Q1 profit
The world's leading maker of electric vehicle batteries, Chinese firm CATL, posted a 32.9 percent jump in first quarter profit, even as demand for electric vehicles slows. Net profit in the first quarter was up 32.9 percent year-on-year to 13.96 billion yuan ($1.91 billion), according to a statement CATL released on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange Monday.
China's economy likely grew 5.1% in Q1 on export surge: AFP poll
China is expected to post first-quarter growth of around five percent on Wednesday, buoyed by exporters rushing to stave off higher US tariffs but still weighed by sluggish domestic consumption, analysts say. They also expect that to have boosted economic growth in the first quarter.
S. Korea govt plans $4.9 bn more help for semiconductors as US tariff risk bites
South Korea on Tuesday announced plans to invest an additional $4.9 billion in the country's semiconductor industry, citing "growing uncertainty" over US tariffs. South Korea's finance ministry said "growing uncertainty" following rounds of US tariff threats had left the powerful industry clamouring for government support.
LVMH sales dip as Trump tariffs dent luxury tastes
Luxury giant LVMH saw sales fall two percent to 20.3 billion euros ($23 billion) in the first quarter of 2025 as US President Donald Trump's tariffs shook the global economy, the company said on Monday. The group behind Loewe and Dior likewise saw its worldwide fashion and leather goods revenue fall by four percent in the first quarter to 10.1 billion euros.
Eric Chelle puts Monaco youngster on Super Eagles radar ahead of Unity Cup tournament
Monaco youngster draws attention from Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle ahead of the Unity Cup tournament in June, sparking talks of a potential call-up
Company sets up centre to buy fuel cheaper than Dangote, NNPC’s petrol, names location
In Owerri, Imo State, Kojo Motors has established a plant for converting gasoline-powered vehicles to compressed natural gas (CNG) according to report.
Man charged over Tesla arson as anti-Musk wave sweeps US
A man who allegedly torched two vehicles at a Tesla dealership and painted "Die Elon" on the side of the building has been hit with federal charges, the US Department of Justice said Monday. If convicted of the two counts of malicious damage or destruction of property by fire or explosives, he could be jailed for up to 20 years on each count, the Department of Justice said.
“Eniola Badmus your nakedness is horrible”: Laide Bakare rants about what colleague did to her
Nigerian actress Laide Bakare has opened up on what Eniola Badmus did to her that led to their fight at the Owambe Thieves movie premiere. Netizens reacted.
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