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Colombia's ambitious energy transition gets reality check

Colombia's ambitious energy transition gets reality check

Hernan Sarmiento nearly went out of business in the Colombian city of Santa Marta due to his astronomical electricity costs.

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Liam Rosenior sacked as Chelsea manager

Liam Rosenior sacked as Chelsea manager

Liam Rosenior has been sacked as Chelsea manager following a run of five successive Premier League defeats, the club announced on Wednesday.

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'Seriously fractured'? Scepticism over Trump's Iran leadership split claim

'Seriously fractured'? Scepticism over Trump's Iran leadership split claim

Iranian officials have kept a united front in the Middle East war and there appears for now to be no major split within the leadership, even though factional disagreements exist and the complete absence from public view of key decision makers creates confusion, analysts said.

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US doesn't dictate terms of trade talks: Carney

US doesn't dictate terms of trade talks: Carney

The United States does not get to dictate the terms of upcoming trade talks, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday, when asked about reports that Washington wanted an "entry fee" before starting negotiations.

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Mideast war weighs on parent of Durex condoms

Mideast war weighs on parent of Durex condoms

Reckitt Benckiser, the British supplier of health and hygiene products including Durex condoms, said Wednesday that soaring oil prices caused by the Middle East war could cost it up to £150 million ($203 million).

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Greek parliament lifts immunity of MPs probed in EU farm scandal

Greek parliament lifts immunity of MPs probed in EU farm scandal

Greece's parliament on Wednesday lifted the immunity of 13 lawmakers, as demanded by European and Greek prosecutors investigating the alleged theft of millions of euros in EU farm subsidies.

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Just a little late: Frankfurt celebrates new airport terminal

Just a little late: Frankfurt celebrates new airport terminal

Frankfurt airport opened a new terminal on Wednesday, just a few years late and a billion euros over budget, with officials hailing a success in a country notorious for troubled infrastructure projects.

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Germany forward Gnabry confirms he will miss World Cup

Germany forward Gnabry confirms he will miss World Cup

Bayern Munich and Germany forward Serge Gnabry confirmed Wednesday he will miss this summer's World Cup with a thigh injury.

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Liam Rosenior sacked as Chelsea manager: club

Liam Rosenior sacked as Chelsea manager: club

Liam Rosenior has been sacked as Chelsea manager following a run of five successive Premier League defeats, the club announced on Wednesday.

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Shifting goals blur picture of US blockade on Iran

Shifting goals blur picture of US blockade on Iran

The United States has vowed to blockade Iran's ships until the country makes a deal to end their war. But is the blockade working?

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