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Arrest of former prince Andrew: 'An enormous embarrassment' for the monarchy

Britain's King Charles III said Thursday "the law must take its course" after police arrested his brother, the former prince Andrew, on suspicion of misconduct over allegations he sent confidential government…

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US tariff refund system launches for companies to claim billions in import taxes

The US Customs and Border Protection announced Monday that its refund portal for Trump's import tariffs – struck down by the US Supreme Court in mid-February – is now open to applications from businesses. The…

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EU pushes to limit carry-on bag fees

European lawmakers are considering new rules that would require airlines to provide free cabin baggage on flights across the continent, though businesses warn the move could backfire, ultimately leading…

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EU pushes to limit carry-on bag fees

European lawmakers are considering new rules that would require airlines to provide free cabin baggage on flights across the continent, though businesses warn the move could backfire, ultimately leading…

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Control of Britain’s 39m smart meters passes to non-profit startup

The handover marks the end of a 13-year licence for Smart DCC, a subsidiary of Capita, after years of spiralling costs and delays Control over Great Britain’s 39m smart meters has passed to a non-profit startup after its former owner presided over more than a decade of spiralling costs and delays in the troubled network. The company owned by crisis-hit outsourcing firm Capita has promised a “seamless transition” to its not-for-profit successor, which will take over running the data network connecting the smart meters from this week. Continue reading...

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Control of Britain’s 39m smart meters passes to non-profit startup

The handover marks the end of a 13-year licence for Smart DCC, a subsidiary of Capita, after years of spiralling costs and delays Control over Great Britain’s 39m smart meters has passed to a non-profit startup after its former owner presided over more than a decade of spiralling costs and delays in the troubled network. The company owned by crisis-hit outsourcing firm Capita has promised a “seamless transition” to its not-for-profit successor, which will take over running the data network connecting the smart meters from this week. Continue reading...

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Business - France freezes some spending to offset €6 billion fallout from Iran war

France says the economic fallout from the Iran war has cost the country at least €6 billion, as the government has rolled out support measures for businesses and households, increased defence spending…

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Kyrie Irving changes Instagram photo to show solidarity with Palestine

NBA player's profile image shows a Palestinian child blocked from school by Israeli soldiers in the occupied West Bank.

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'We cannot let Iran be our spokesperson': Lebanon charts own path in talks with Israel

François Picard is pleased to welcome Jad Shahrour, Communications Manager at the Samir Kassir Foundation. Lebanon is at a geopolitical crossroads, where sovereignty, regional rivalries and international…

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Chihuahua operation: Mexico, US trade harsh words over deaths of two US agents

Mexico's government and the White House sparred Wednesday over the death of two Americans in connection to an anti-drug raid, after US media reported the officials were CIA personnel. The two Americans…

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US orders non-emergency personnel to leave Beirut embassy amid tensions

US official says Washington determined it was 'prudent to reduce our footprint to essential personnel' in Lebanon.

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Iran pushing accelerated plan for ceasefire talks with US

Tehran says plan has been condensed and can be implemented within two days as it continues talks with mediators.

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