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Dua Lipa Sues Samsung for $15M Over Unauthorized Image on TV Packaging

Dua Lipa has filed a $15M lawsuit against Samsung, alleging the electronics giant used her photo on TV packaging without consent or payment.

05/12/2026

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Former World Bank Chief Calls on China to Release Food and Fertiliser Stockpiles

Former World Bank chief David Malpass urges China to release food and fertiliser stockpiles as the Strait of Hormuz crisis squeezes global supply chains. (158 c

05/12/2026

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Oil Prices Climb as Trump Declares Iran Ceasefire on “Life Support”

Oil prices rose Tuesday after Trump said the Iran ceasefire was on "life support," pushing Brent above $104 and WTI near $98 a barrel.

05/12/2026

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Trump to Raise Taiwan Arms Sales and Jimmy Lai at Xi Summit

Trump says Taiwan arms sales and Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai will feature at his Beijing summit with Xi Jinping on Thursday. Here is what is at stake.

05/12/2026

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S&P 500 Holds Near Record Highs as CPI Data and Iran Tensions Loom

US stock futures traded near flat Monday night as traders braced for April CPI data and monitored a fragile US-Iran ceasefire. S&P 500 hit fresh closing highs.

05/12/2026

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Former World Bank Chief Calls on China to Release Food and Fertiliser Stockpiles

Former World Bank President David Malpass urges China to release its vast food and fertiliser stockpiles amid a global supply crisis driven by the Iran war.

05/12/2026

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UK Driving Test Booking Rules Overhaul

The UK overhauls driving test booking from 12 May 2026, banning instructors from reserving slots and limiting changes to curb touts and long waits.

05/12/2026

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Oil Prices Climb as Trump Signals Iran Ceasefire Near Collapse

Oil prices pushed higher Tuesday after Trump called the Iran ceasefire "on life support," raising fears of a prolonged Middle East conflict. Brent topped $104.

05/12/2026

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Nadella Testifies Musk Never Raised Concerns About Microsoft’s OpenAI Deals

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella testified Monday in the Musk v. Altman trial, saying Elon Musk never raised concerns with him about Microsoft's OpenAI investments.

05/12/2026

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S&P 500 Holds Near Record Highs as Traders Brace for April CPI

U.S. stock futures held near flat Monday night as traders positioned ahead of April's CPI report and monitored a fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire. (158 chars)

05/12/2026

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How Tech Is Transforming the Ancient Craft of Woodworking

From AI-powered blade guards to robotic microfactories, BBC Business reports on how technology is making woodworking safer, cleaner, and more precise.

05/11/2026

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UK Driving Test Booking Rules Tightened to Cut Touts and Waiting Lists

From 12 May 2026, only learner drivers can book UK driving tests. New rules aim to end bot bulk-buying and £500 resale fees on WhatsApp. (157 chars)

05/11/2026

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April CPI Expected to Hit Near Three-Year High

April CPI data due Tuesday is forecast to hit 3.7% annually, a near three-year high, as the Iran war and oil shock push prices higher across the US economy.

05/11/2026

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Futures Flat as Markets Brace for April CPI and Iran Tensions Linger

US stock futures were little changed late Monday as traders braced for April CPI data and tracked a fragile Iran ceasefire under fresh pressure from President T

05/11/2026

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Nadella Takes the Stand in Musk vs. OpenAI Trial

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella testified in the Musk v. Altman trial that Elon Musk never contacted him with concerns about Microsoft's OpenAI investments. 158 cha

05/11/2026