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The new mission of high-speed trains - transporting goods
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The new mission of high-speed trains - transporting goods

Japan's population is shrinking, and so is the number of passengers on the country's bullet trains. The solution to filling the trains is now to transport freight along the railway tracks
Iran issues new ten-million-rial banknote amid rising inflation
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Iran issues new ten-million-rial banknote amid rising inflation

Rising inflation means Iran is now launching a new ten-million-rial banknote, the country's highest-ever denomination, reports the Financial Times.
IEA: Politicians underestimate the energy crisis
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IEA: Politicians underestimate the energy crisis

Politicians are underestimating the extent of the disruptions in the gas and oil markets, according to Fatih Birol, head of the International Energy Agency (IEA).
Klarna competitor Revolut on the verge of obtaining a UK banking license
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Klarna competitor Revolut on the verge of obtaining a UK banking license

The British fintech company Revolut, one of the major competitors of the payment group Klarna, is on the verge of obtaining a UK banking licence, reports the Financial Times.
Russian support plan for Orbán in Hungary's upcoming parliamentary elections
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Russian support plan for Orbán in Hungary's upcoming parliamentary elections

Russia has launched a campaign to help Viktor Orbán win Hungary's upcoming parliamentary elections. The Hungarian opposition is furious
After the oil crisis, airlines introduce fuel surcharges
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After the oil crisis, airlines introduce fuel surcharges

Skyrocketing oil prices are now causing a number of airlines - including SAS - to introduce some form of fuel surcharge. Norwegian is also joining in
Google CEO Sundar Pichai signs salary deal worth up to $692 million
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Google CEO Sundar Pichai signs salary deal worth up to $692 million

Google CEO Sundar Pichai has signed a new agreement with parent company Alphabet worth up to $692 million, about SEK 6. 4 billion
Greek shipping company takes the risk, sends oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz
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Greek shipping company takes the risk, sends oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has been almost completely halted since Iran's attacks this weekend. But a Greek shipping company is taking the risk and sending oil tankers through the strait, the Financial Times reports
The crack is growing in the special relationship between the US and the UK
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The crack is growing in the special relationship between the US and the UK

The so-called special relationship between the US and the UK has survived many crises. But the rift has rarely been deeper than it is now
The Ayatollah's plan in effect: Setting the Middle East on fire
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The Ayatollah's plan in effect: Setting the Middle East on fire

Before Iran's supreme leader was killed this weekend, he left behind a detailed plan to spread chaos throughout the Middle East. Now the plan is being implemented, according to information provided to the Financial Times
Israel hacked Tehran traffic cameras to kill Khamenei, sources tell Financial Times
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Israel hacked Tehran traffic cameras to kill Khamenei, sources tell Financial Times

Israel hacked into Tehran's network of traffic cameras to locate and kill an Iranian ayatollah, sources told the Financial Times.
Anthropic may be forced to deliver technology to the Pentagon under Defense Production Act
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Anthropic may be forced to deliver technology to the Pentagon under Defense Production Act

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is threatening to target AI giant Anthropic, the Financial Times reports. The company could also be forced to supply the US military with its technology under the Cold War-era Defense Production Act
Elevator industry benefits from aging population
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Elevator industry benefits from aging population

An aging population may increase demand for various elevator solutions in residential buildings and other settings, according to one of the industry's largest players, Germany's TK Elevator.
Leaked Russian documents show missiles on their way to Iran
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Leaked Russian documents show missiles on their way to Iran

Iran has signed a deal with Russia to purchase handheld anti-aircraft missiles, the British business newspaper the Financial Times reports, citing leaked Russian documents.
After Trump's tariff announcement, the EU outlines how it wants to fight back
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After Trump's tariff announcement, the EU outlines how it wants to fight back

President Donald Trump's new tariff announcement is causing a stir worldwide. Japan describes the situation as "a real mess
Kyiv mayor says city on brink of disaster
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Kyiv mayor says city on brink of disaster

Russia's attacks on critical infrastructure in Ukraine in recent months have brought Kyiv to the brink of disaster, says Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Rubio canceled Ukraine meeting at short notice at the Munich Security Conference
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Rubio canceled Ukraine meeting at short notice at the Munich Security Conference

US Senator Marco Rubio canceled a meeting with European leaders about Russia's offensive in Ukraine at the Munich Security Conference, the Financial Times reports.
Sources: Trump administration reviewing steel and aluminum tariffs
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Sources: Trump administration reviewing steel and aluminum tariffs

The Trump administration is reviewing its tariffs of up to 50 percent on steel and aluminum, several media outlets report, citing sources.
Russia tries to block WhatsApp
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Russia tries to block WhatsApp

Russia is trying to block WhatsApp. The aim is to force Russian residents to use regime-controlled services, WhatsApp says on X
Zelenskyy: No election in Ukraine without security guarantees
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Zelenskyy: No election in Ukraine without security guarantees

Ukraine will not hold elections until there is a ceasefire and the country has received sufficient security guarantees, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy clarified, following reports that the United States had pressured Ukraine to hold them in the spring.
Major obstacles as Ukraine reportedly plans elections by May 15
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Major obstacles as Ukraine reportedly plans elections by May 15

Ukraine is planning presidential elections and a vote on a peace treaty with Russia by May 15 after an ultimatum from the United States, sources told the Financial Times.
European officials warn Russia is intercepting European satellites
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European officials warn Russia is intercepting European satellites

Two Russian spacecraft have been intercepting communications from at least a dozen important European satellites for years, reports the Financial Times.
Zelenskyy after talks: New prisoner exchange expected
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Zelenskyy after talks: New prisoner exchange expected

The first day of talks between Ukraine, Russia and the United States in Abu Dhabi has been described as “productive” by the Ukrainian side. According to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, a new prisoner exchange with Russia is underway
Bitcoin falls to lowest level in about ten months, trades just under $80,000
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Bitcoin falls to lowest level in about ten months, trades just under $80,000

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