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New CEO of Jeep owner Stellantis starts with leadership shake-up

New CEO of Jeep owner Stellantis starts with leadership shake-up

Antonio Filosa began his tenure as chief executive of US-European auto giant Stellantis on Monday with a leadership shake-up, as he seeks to jump-start performance at the struggling maker of Jeep, Peugeot and Fiat vehicles.

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Russian drone and missile barrage kills eight in Kyiv

Russian drone and missile barrage kills eight in Kyiv

Ukraine said on Monday that Russia had fired dozens of drones and missiles at the country, ripping open a residential building and killing eight civilians in Kyiv.

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Oil dips, dollar firms after US strikes in Iran

Oil dips, dollar firms after US strikes in Iran

Oil prices gave up most of their early gains on Monday and the dollar strengthened after the United States struck Iran's nuclear facilities at the weekend.

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Paris Olympics and Paralympics cost taxpayer nearly 6 bn euros: state body

Paris Olympics and Paralympics cost taxpayer nearly 6 bn euros: state body

The 2024 Paris Summer Olympics and Paralympics cost the French state just under 6 billion euros ($6.9 billion), the national audit body announced in an "initial estimate" on Monday.

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Eurozone business activity almost flat again in June

Eurozone business activity almost flat again in June

Business activity in the eurozone was up marginally in June, marking the sixth consecutive month of expansion -- albeit at a slowing, sluggish pace, a closely watched survey showed Monday.

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In Norway's Arctic, meteorologists have a first-row seat to climate change

In Norway's Arctic, meteorologists have a first-row seat to climate change

In the cold of the Norwegian Arctic, meteorologist Trond Robertsen manually recorded precipitation levels for over two decades, witnessing firsthand the effects of climate change.

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Iran vows retaliation for US strikes as Israel keeps up attacks

Iran vows retaliation for US strikes as Israel keeps up attacks

Tehran threatened on Monday to inflict "serious" damage in retaliation for US strikes on the Islamic republic's nuclear facilities, as the Iran-Israel war entered its 11th day despite calls for de-escalation.

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Russian drone and missile barrage on Kyiv kills seven

Russian drone and missile barrage on Kyiv kills seven

Ukraine said on Monday that Russia had fired dozens of drones and missiles at the country, killing seven in Kyiv.

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Oil rises, dollar firms after US strikes in Iran

Oil rises, dollar firms after US strikes in Iran

Oil prices were higher on Monday and the dollar strengthened after the United States struck Iran's nuclear facilities at the weekend.

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'Noble to attend': Budapest prepares for 'banned' Pride march

'Noble to attend': Budapest prepares for 'banned' Pride march

Defiant about potential fines after police declared a ban, organisers and volunteers are working to ensure Saturday's Budapest Pride march is the largest Hungary has ever seen.

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