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The role of minerals and tech firms in the DR Congo conflict
The role of minerals and tech firms in the DR Congo conflict
by  AFP

The conflict between Rwanda-backed forces and the DR Congo is often presented as a struggle to control the valuable minerals that power global electronics. "For the media, it's less sexy than talking about conflict minerals," he said.

Norway nears 100% goal of all-electric cars
Norway nears 100% goal of all-electric cars
by  AFP

Almost 96 percent of new cars registered in Norway in January were electric, an unparalled number in the world and close to the country's goal of selling only zero-emission vehicles as of this year.

EU leaders vow to hit back if Trump triggers trade war
EU leaders vow to hit back if Trump triggers trade war
by  AFP

EU leaders meeting in Brussels Monday warned there would be no winners in a trade war with the United States, insisting they would hit back if President Donald Trump imposes tariffs. Trump has not hidden his enmity for the EU, accusing it of treating the United States "very, very unfairly" on trade.

CK Hutchison: the Hong Kong firm behind Panama port operators
CK Hutchison: the Hong Kong firm behind Panama port operators
by  AFP

A sprawling business empire built by Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing is caught in the crossfire as the extent of Chinese influence over the Panama Canal is debated. - Hong Kong's 'Superman' - CK Hutchison was built from nothing by Li -- now Hong Kong's richest man, nicknamed "Superman" for his business acumen.

Eurozone inflation edges up in January to 2.5%
Eurozone inflation edges up in January to 2.5%
by  AFP

Eurozone inflation ticked up slightly in January to 2.5 percent, edging higher for a fourth consecutive month driven by energy price increases, official data showed on Monday. The January rise in consumer prices was mainly down to energy costs, which were up 1.8 percent year-on-year, having increased only by 0.1 percent in December.

French PM set to force budget through parliament
French PM set to force budget through parliament
by  AFP

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou will Monday force through France's budget without a vote, a move set to prompt a no-confidence motion from the left that could topple his government after less than two months in office. Bayrou is Macron's sixth prime minister since taking office in 2017.