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G7 leaders urge Trump to ease off trade war
G7 leaders urge Trump to ease off trade war
by  AFP

World leaders at the Group of Seven summit in Canada on Monday tried to push US President Donald Trump to back away from his punishing trade war that poses a risk to global economic stability. A source at the summit said that French President Emmanuel Macron urged the American leader to quickly end the trade conflict once and for all.

Fighter jets, refuelling aircraft, frigate: UK assets in Mideast
Fighter jets, refuelling aircraft, frigate: UK assets in Mideast
by  AFP

Britain is deploying extra fighter jets and other assets to the Middle East amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said. RAF Typhoon jets aided Israel in April 2024 when they shot down an unspecified number of drones fired by Iran, as confirmed by the UK's then-prime minister, Rishi Sunak.

Struggling Gucci owner's shares soar over new CEO reports
Struggling Gucci owner's shares soar over new CEO reports
by  AFP

Shares in Gucci owner Kering jumped Monday over reports that the outgoing boss of French automaker Renault would take over as chief executive of the struggling luxury group. Le Figaro newspaper reported that de Meo would take over at Kering, the French luxury group that owns Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Balenciaga and other premium brands.