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South Korea Stocks Hit Record High on Hormuz Tension and Tech Surge

South Korean stocks hit a fresh record Monday after April's strongest monthly rally in 28 years, as Trump's "Project Freedom" plan shook oil markets and lifted

05/04/2026

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European Markets Open Higher Despite New Auto Tariff Threat

European stocks opened mostly higher Monday, but automakers tumbled after Trump threatened 25% EU car tariffs. Nokia surged 7% on an acquisition deal.

05/04/2026

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Oil Prices Climb as Trump Launches ‘Project Freedom’ to Unblock Hormuz Ships

Oil prices jumped Monday after Trump announced "Project Freedom," a military-backed push to free civilian ships trapped by the Strait of Hormuz blockade amid th

05/04/2026

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UK Pet Owners Face Soaring Vet Bills With No Relief in Sight

UK vet bills rose 63% between 2016 and 2023. Pet owners share bills topping £20,000 as corporate practices dominate and insurance gaps widen.

05/04/2026

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Trump Launches “Project Freedom” to Clear Strait of Hormuz

Trump's "Project Freedom" deploys 15,000 US troops and 100 aircraft to free over 2,000 merchant ships trapped in the Strait of Hormuz since the Iran war.

05/04/2026

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FIFA World Cup 2026 Prize Pool Approaches $900 Million

FIFA has raised its 2026 World Cup prize pool to a record $871 million, boosting team payouts by $2 million each, even as fans push back on soaring ticket price

05/04/2026

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European Markets Open Higher Despite Fresh Auto Tariff Threat From Trump

European markets opened mostly higher Monday but auto stocks dropped sharply after Trump threatened a 25% tariff on EU cars and trucks. Nokia surged 7%.

05/04/2026

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India Burns More Coal as Heatwaves and Iran War Tighten Energy Supply

India's coal-fired power output climbed in April as record heatwaves drove electricity demand and the Iran war pushed LNG prices beyond reach. (158 chars)

05/04/2026

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UK Pet Owners Face Mounting Vet Bills as Costs Outpace Inflation

UK pet owners face vet bills of thousands of pounds as veterinary costs rise 63% since 2016 and corporate ownership of practices grows. (158 chars)

05/04/2026

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Trump Launches “Project Freedom” to Clear Ships From Strait of Hormuz

Trump announced "Project Freedom," deploying 15,000 US personnel and 100+ aircraft to guide stranded vessels safely through the Strait of Hormuz from Monday.

05/04/2026

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Europe Eyes Nuclear Power as Hormuz Crisis Exposes Energy Vulnerability

Analysts say nuclear power could shore up Europe's energy security after Hormuz tensions disrupted imports, but high costs and decade-long build times remain se

05/04/2026

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India Burns More Coal as Heatwave and Iran War Tighten Energy Supply

India's coal-fired power generation climbed in April as record heatwaves and Iran-war-driven LNG price spikes made cleaner alternatives unviable.

05/04/2026

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GameStop Makes $56 Billion Offer for eBay

GameStop has made an unsolicited $56 billion cash-and-stock offer for eBay at $125 per share, as CEO Ryan Cohen aims to build an Amazon rival. (158 chars)

05/04/2026

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Empty Car Park, Full Debt: What Sheppey Reveals About UK’s Cost-of-Living Crisis

A boycotted car park on the Isle of Sheppey has become a symbol of the UK's cost-of-living crisis, exposing debt, shop closures, and council cuts in one of Engl

05/04/2026

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Samsung Family Completes Record $8 Billion Inheritance Tax Payment

The Samsung family has completed an $8 billion inheritance tax payment tied to late chairman Lee Kun-hee's estate, the largest such bill in South Korean history

05/04/2026