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  • Jul 24

    Volkswagen profit plunges 30.7% as China sales collapse and restructuring costs bite

    The German automaker reported net profit of €3.1 billion for the first half of 2026, down from €4.5 billion a year earlier, while Spanish subsidiary Seat saw its operating profit triple to €122 million.

  • May 27

    Mango Heir Jonathan Andic Steps Down to Fight 'Grave and Unfounded' Accusation of Murdering His Father

    Jonathan Andic, son of Mango founder Isak Andic, has temporarily stepped down as vice-chair of the fashion group to defend himself against what he calls a 'grave, unjust and unfounded' accusation of killing his father during a 2024 hike.

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Ceuta drowns, yen gets help

Europe quarrels over Ceuta as Trump pauses Iran strikes and drought hits reactors

Borders, rivers and currencies did most of the moving overnight. Europe argued over Ceuta, Washington and Tehran traded incompatible claims, and drought pushed old energy assumptions into the open.

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  • US and Israel plan Iran energy strikes

    Cancels planned military strike on Iran to pursue a new nuclear deal, causing global oil prices to tumble as diplomatic uncertainty persists.

  • US and Japan joint yen intervention

    Japan confirms joint foreign exchange intervention with the US to support the yen, stating authorities will take further action if necessary.

  • Fatal crash on Italy Terni-Rieti highway

    Identifies the victims of the Terni-Rieti crash, including the bus driver and two occupants of the camper van, as the injury toll rises to 34.

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The Middle East after Gaza

US President Trump's decision to halt strikes on Iran and announce new talks, coupled with the resulting 8% plunge in oil prices, indicates a shift towards de-escalation efforts for the Strait of Hormuz.

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