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'No doubt' Canadian firm will be first to extract deep sea minerals: CEO
The head of submarine mining pioneer The Metals Company told AFP he had "no doubt" the Canadian firm would be the first to to extract coveted minerals from the deep seas, with help from Donald Trump. Q: How important is it to be the first to extract minerals from the deep sea?
Asian markets wobble as Trump-Xi talks offset by Musk row
Asian markets stuttered Friday as optimism from "very positive" talks between presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping was wiped out by the stunning public row between the US leader and Elon Musk. Asian equities fluctuated in early business, with some observers suggesting traders were positioning for what could be a volatile start to next week in light of the row and upcoming US jobs data.
Norway adopts tourist tax to combat overtourism
Norwegian lawmakers approved Thursday the introduction of a tourist tax to help finance infrastructure improvements as a boom in visitors has led to worries about overtourism. The funds raised by the tax will go exclusively to improve tourism infrastructure. phy/rl/jhb
Executive bonuses banned at six UK water companies over pollution
Six UK water companies were banned Friday from paying bonuses to senior executives, which the government said would be inappropriate given their failure to clean up their massive sewage discharges.
Before the 'big beautiful breakup': Musk and Trump's bromance
It may have been one of the most predictable break-ups in history. After the spectacular break up it was still sitting in the White House parking lot on Thursday. dk/nl
NSCDC accuses police of obstructing prosecution of illegal miners in Nasarawa
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has accused the Nigeria Police Force of obstructing its efforts to prosecute illegal mining operations in Nasarawa
Priscilla Ojo and husband Juma Jux taunt naysayers with office romance moments, video trends
Celebrity couple Priscilla Ojo and her Tanzanian husband Juma Jux melted the hearts of many online following a loved moment they had in an office.
Jubilation as Sanwo-Olu confirms delivery of 3 new trains for Blue Line Rail, “Dear Lagosians”
Lagos government has taken delivery of three new electric train sets to enhance Blue Line Rail operations, boost commuting efficiency and reduce wait times.
Breaking: Army eliminates 3 top Boko Haram commanders in fierce gun battle
Troops of the Nigerian Amy led by operation Hadin Kai on Thursday, June 5, said it has eliminated three Boko Haram/ISWAP commanders in fierce gun battles.
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