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Mideast war to brake German recovery: institute

Mideast war to brake German recovery: institute

The surge in energy prices triggered by the Middle East war will slow the struggling German economy's recovery, an economic institute warned Thursday.

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BMW sees tariffs easing and China stabilising in 2026

BMW sees tariffs easing and China stabilising in 2026

German carmaker BMW said Thursday it expected tariff wars to ease in 2026 saw a tentative turnaround in China after posting results dampened by both trade tensions and competition from Chinese rivals.

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More than goals: Valverde draws Real Madrid map to glory

More than goals: Valverde draws Real Madrid map to glory

Federico Valverde's sensational hat-trick against Manchester City helped Real Madrid put one foot in the Champions League quarter-finals, but his words after the game may prove more crucial still.

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War creating 'largest' oil shock in history as Iran hits new Gulf targets

War creating 'largest' oil shock in history as Iran hits new Gulf targets

The Middle East war is creating the biggest oil supply shock in history, the International Energy Agency warned Thursday, as Iran launched a new wave of attacks against Gulf energy targets that sent prices spiking above $100 a barrel.

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Tandy urges Wales to raise level in Six Nations clash against Italy

Tandy urges Wales to raise level in Six Nations clash against Italy

Wales coach Steve Tandy urged his players to "go up another level" after naming an unchanged team for their Six Nations finale against Italy as they seek to end a painful losing streak.

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Mideast oil shock 'largest' in history as Iran hits new Gulf targets

Mideast oil shock 'largest' in history as Iran hits new Gulf targets

The Middle East war has caused the biggest oil supply shock in history, the International Energy Agency warned Thursday, as Iran launched a new wave of attacks against Gulf energy targets that sent prices spiking above $100 a barrel.

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France coach Galthie beefs up his second row for England 'Crunch'

France coach Galthie beefs up his second row for England 'Crunch'

France coach Fabien Galthie has opted for a sturdier second row against England in their final Six Nations match on Saturday, bringing in Emmanuel Meafou and Thibaud Flament.

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China-North Korea train arrives in Pyongyang after 6-year halt

China-North Korea train arrives in Pyongyang after 6-year halt

A passenger train from China arrived in the North Korean capital on Thursday, state media said, after a six-year hiatus since the service was suspended during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Noma co-founder quits after abuse allegations

Noma co-founder quits after abuse allegations

Danish chef Rene Redzepi, co-founder of the world renowned Noma restaurant, said on Thursday he was quitting following allegations of abuse of staff.

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China's leaders project stability despite Middle East war

China's leaders project stability despite Middle East war

China's leaders wrapped up nine days of annual legislative meetings in Beijing on Thursday, projecting an image of domestic stability seemingly unaffected by the war in key trading partner Iran.

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