US wholesale prices jump 6.0% year-on-year in April, highest since 2022
Wholesale prices in the United States rose sharply in April, lifted by a surge in energy costs related to the Iran war, registering their highest 12-month increase in more than three years.
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Nations drawing down oil stocks at record pace: IEA
Countries are tapping into oil inventories and strategic reserves at a "record pace" due to the "unprecedented" supply disruptions caused by the Middle East war, the International Energy Agency said Wednesday.
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Carrick on brink of permanent Man Utd job: reports
Michael Carrick is expected to be recommended as Manchester United's permanent manager by club chiefs after overseeing a dramatic improvement in the club's fortunes, it was widely reported on Wednesday.
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Strong US economy's resilience to shocks tested by Iran war
If you look at the numbers, the United States economy seems to be doing surprisingly well despite massive successive shocks from the pandemic, Ukraine war, tariffs, and now the Iran war energy crunch -- but economists warn that resilience is precarious.
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Starmer clings on as leadership talk overshadows king's speech
The pomp of a speech by King Charles III to Britain's parliament Wednesday failed to quell speculation that a senior government minister is poised to launch a leadership challenge against embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
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Italy cheers UK's Catherine on first foreign visit since cancer diagnosis
Britain's Princess Catherine was greeted with cheers during a visit to Italy on Wednesday on her first official foreign trip since her 2024 cancer diagnosis.
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Keys says players will strike over Grand Slam pay if 'necessary'
Former Australian Open champion Madison Keys told AFP that "many players" are united on the question of Grand Slam prize money and that they will boycott a major tournament if their voices are not heard.
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Eurovision stage inspired by Viennese opera
The Eurovision Song Contest's staging this year is inspired by grand Viennese opera, with more than 3,000 lights and lasers used to conjure up different visual worlds for all 35 performances.
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Gunshots at Philippine Senate as lawmaker wanted by ICC holds out
Multiple gunshots sent Philippine senators into hiding in their offices late Wednesday, AFP journalists said, as a legislator wanted by the International Criminal Court has sought refuge in the building.
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Winning worth the wait for Young no matter the ball
Having waited six years for his first PGA Tour victory, third-ranked Cameron Young is thrilled to have added two more titles in two months ahead of this week's PGA Championship.
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