Latin American banana producers seek fairer prices as El Niño threatens
Extreme weather is cutting production across major banana-growing countries, while farmers and industry groups argue that supermarket…
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New Jersey leads US passport ownership, state-level travel gap widens
An estimated 53.1% of US citizens held valid passports in 2024, but ownership varied sharply between states, reflecting differences in…
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Eisenkot to reverse Netanyahu policies, Israeli parliament takes office
The incoming Knesset’s opposition majority has begun advancing legislation targeting judicial changes, prime ministerial term limits and an…
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Scott Colom maintains narrow lead over Hyde-Smith
A margin of just 2,607 votes separates the Democratic challenger from Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith, with outstanding ballots and…
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House Republicans block impeachment push against Hegseth
Republican leaders used a procedural vote to derail Thomas Massie’s effort to impeach the Pentagon chief, while Democrats signalled that…
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Trump’s Board of Peace warns of humanitarian emergency in Gaza
The organisation has criticised Israel’s insufficient shelter and infrastructure assistance as heavy rainfall floods tens of thousands of…
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France accuses IRGC of hacking supermarket refrigeration systems
Paris alleges that an Iranian cyber unit sabotaged refrigeration controls in hundreds of French supermarkets, destroying large quantities…
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California voters reject proposed one-time tax on billionaires
The defeat of Proposition 40 marks a setback for progressive efforts to tax extreme wealth, amid concerns over capital flight, business…
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China’s trade surplus tops $1tn as AI boom drives export growth
A record-breaking surplus in the first 10 months of 2026 highlights China’s growing dependence on overseas demand, even as weak domestic…
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FBI investigates alleged Chinese intelligence effort involving Nvidia chief
Trump says the FBI is examining the case but expresses confidence in the Nvidia CEO, as the allegations raise questions about technology…
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