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Cocoa Prices Jump on Dry Weather Concerns for West Africa
Bar of chocolate by Karandaev via iStock September ICE NY cocoa (CCU25) today is up +198 (+2.44%), and September ICE London cocoa #7…
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IDF to allow foreign countries to drop aid in Gaza Strip
Additionally, the World Central Kitchen organization has begun operating its kitchens inside Gaza again. The IDF announced that it will…
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Former Congolese president on trial for treason
The treason trial of the former president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Joseph Kabila, has begun in a military court in the…
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Former MP Mhairi Black announces she has left the SNP
Former SNP MP Mhairi Black has left the party - predominantly over its stance on trans rights and Palestine. Black, who was formerly the…
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Upcoming Italian and Spanish weekend strikes could disrupt holiday plans for thousands
Thousands of travellers could see their summer holiday plans thrown into mayhem this weekend due to planned Italian strikes. Airport…
Business
UK auto industry expresses cautious optimism on UK-India trade deal
There appears to be a mixture of reactions in the British automotive industry to the trade deal struck this week between the UK and India,…
Business
RollsPack launches new manufacturing facility in Huai’an, China
RollsPack has launched Rolls Technology, a new manufacturing facility situated in Huai'an, China, aimed at expanding the company’s…
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Labubu frenzy hits Berlin as fans line up for first store in Germany
Fans were lining up outside Germany's first Labubu store in Berlin hours before opening time on Friday, forming a long queue for the plush…
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Tel Aviv rally calls for war’s end, as hunger reigns in Gaza and ceasefire talks collapse anew
Standing inside a mass protest in Habima Square to demand an end to the war in Gaza, Roy Rieck said the atmosphere felt more charged than…
Business
Video shows ceiling collapsing at Chongqing shopping centre, not airport
As heavy rains lashed southwest China in early July, a video was misleadingly shared in posts claiming it showed the roof of an airport in…
Politics
Hamas welcomes Macron's pledge to recognize Palestinian state
Hamas has welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron's announcement that France will recognize Palestine as a state, calling it a positive…
Politics
One in five children in Gaza City is malnourished, UN aid agency says
One in five children in Gaza City is malnourished and cases are increasing every day, the UN's Palestinian refugee agency (Unrwa) says. In…
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Chairman of Israeli-Druze center sets up protest tent outside PM's office
Khnifess said that Israel’s intervention in Syria came "too late and was insufficient." "The State of Israel must act to prevent jihadist…
Politics
Netanyahu, Israeli leaders slam Macron for recognizing Palestinian state
Israeli leaders issued strong condemnations following Macron's announcement that France would recognize a Palestinian state, warning that…
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Corn Pushes Higher into the Close, with Help from Export Business
Corn up close - by PixelAnarchy via All-free-download_com Corn futures rounded out the Thursday session with contracts up 3 to 4 cents at…
Politics
UN spox.: 'Israeli red tape blocking Gaza aid, Kerem Shalom not a McDonald's drive-through'
"Israeli authorities are the sole decision makers on who, how, and how much aid enters the Gaza Strip, and the type of supplies that are…
Business
Intel gives up plans for factory in eastern Germany
The Intel logo can be seen at the headquarters of the chip company. Andrej Sokolow/dpa Intel is abandoning its billion-euro plans for a…
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Southern Border Police arrest three in drug-smuggling operation
During the operation, police, in coordination with IDF soldiers, seized several drones and two operational vehicles at the scene. Border…
Business
Torrent Power Chases $1 Billion Thermal Jackpot from L&T
Torrent Power is reportedly in discussions to acquire Larsen & Toubro's (LTOUF) thermal power business in a potential $1 billion deal,…
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3 workers trapped in a Canadian mine have air, food and water as rescuers try to gain access to them
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Three workers remain trapped at a gold and copper mine in Western Canada on Thursday as a…
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Watchdog blames 'disproportionate force' by Kenya police for protest deaths
Kenya's police watchdog has accused officers of using "disproportionate force" to quell a recent series of protests during which 65 people…
Politics
Future Polish president calls Tusk 'worst prime minister since 1989'
Poland's incoming president Karol Nawrocki on Thursday made it clear that he is planning to make life for Prime Minister Donald Tusk more…
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Israel to send IAF jets to aid in extinguishing Cyprus wildfires
“Israel is preparing to provide aerial support to Cyprus in its battle against the fires sweeping the island,” the ministry shared on X.…
Politics
Over 70 Israeli lawmakers vow support for Taiwan, urge global inclusion
The Knesset members emphasized that the statement reflects gratitude for Taiwan’s ongoing support of Israel and acknowledges Taiwan's…