Andrey Melnichenko: ‘It’s pointless to talk about good and evil’
Russia’s richest man on war crimes, the fallout from sanctions — and how the invasion of Ukraine made him a ‘pariah’ in Dubai #press
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Stocks gain ahead of closely watched US jobs report
European shares and Wall Street futures post modest rises as investors await latest reading on health of US labour market #press
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US jobs growth forecast to have slowed again in August
Signs of further cooling in economy would add to expectations that Fed will halt interest rate rises #press
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China frees up banks’ foreign exchange reserves to boost renminbi
Currency has fallen 5% against dollar this year as concerns about world’s second-largest economy mount #press
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Rugby needs to be more exciting to attract younger fans, says New Zealand chief
Comments by Mark Robinson come ahead of men’s World Cup in France #press
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Cartoon time: watch collectors dial into a century of Disney
Highly prized pieces include Gérald Genta’s Mickey Mouse designs and Audemars Piguet’s Marvel limited editions #press
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Are you too passive about your passive investments?
If you haven’t reviewed your holdings for a few years, you may be shocked by the fees #press
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Cash buyers wield a new level of power in the property market
The ability to pay upfront earns preference and price cuts, while those with mortgages go to the back of the queue #press
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Irish manufacturers buck European trend with rise in activity
Export orders jump and companies hire workers at fastest pace since February while broader regional economy remains weak #press
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Climate engineering: a quick fix or a risky distraction?
Advocates say reflecting solar radiation back into space can help cool a warming planet but opponents fear a devastating free-for-all #press
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‘Bombs and grenades’: Belgian port struggles with rising cocaine trade
Antwerp grew rich trading salt and sugar. ‘Now, we’re dealing with another white powder’, says city official #press
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Prosecutors and rivals increase pressure on Guatemala’s president-elect
Concerns over democracy and moves against Bernardo Arévalo could be ‘soft coup d’état’ #press
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Hedge fund Millennium makes big bet against Carlos Slim’s América Móvil
Short position worth $320mn disclosed following hefty share price decline #press
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‘Cornerstone’ investors prop up US IPOs in shaky market
Bankers predict more companies will seek early backing from big name funds before going public on Wall Street #press
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‘Friday is just a dead day’: how a summer perk became a year-round staple
More white-collar employees are clearing the decks at the end of the week after pandemic upended in-office work #press
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The paradox of OpenAI’s bid to enter the corporate world
Broad-based ChatGPT for business launched but companies might need more focused products #press
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US should use chip leadership to enforce AI standards, Deep Mind co-founder says
Mustafa Suleyman says sales of Nvidia chips that dominate artificial intelligence should be tied to safe use pledges #press
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iPhone billionaire shakes up Taiwan’s presidential election
Foxconn founder Terry Gou wants more conciliatory policy on China but his election bid could aid ruling party #press
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Secret paper trail reveals hidden Adani investors
Following claims of share price manipulation, new documents uncover potentially controversial shareholders in one of India’s biggest conglomerates #press
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Switzerland unveils money laundering clampdown
Offshore wealth centre to require more disclosure to correct reputation as a haven for dubious gains #press
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