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UK drugmaker GSK lifts 2025 guidance despite US tariffs

UK drugmaker GSK lifts 2025 guidance despite US tariffs

British pharmaceutical group GSK on Wednesday raised its full-year outlook after strong sales growth in its third quarter, brushing off the potential impact of US tariffs.

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Mercedes-Benz profit plunges on China slump and US tariffs

Mercedes-Benz profit plunges on China slump and US tariffs

German premium carmaker Mercedes-Benz reported plunging third-quarter profit Wednesday, hit by weak sales in China as well as US tariffs.

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South Korea gifts Trump replica of ancient golden crown

South Korea gifts Trump replica of ancient golden crown

US President Donald Trump may be facing "no kings" protests back home, but in South Korea officials had the perfect gift for the monarch-loving magnate -- a replica golden crown.

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Record Vietnam rains kill four and flood 100,000 homes

Record Vietnam rains kill four and flood 100,000 homes

Flooding triggered by record heavy rains in central Vietnam this week killed at least four people and inundated more than 100,000 homes, the environment ministry said on Wednesday.

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Norway's energy giant Equinor falls into loss

Norway's energy giant Equinor falls into loss

Norwegian energy giant Equinor said Wednesday it suffered a net loss in the third quarter as it lowered its outlook for oil prices, forcing it to write down the value of its assets.

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Asia stocks join Wall Street records as tech bull run quickens

Asia stocks join Wall Street records as tech bull run quickens

Asian stock markets surged on Wednesday, matching record gains on Wall Street the previous day as investor confidence in AI tech and coming interest rate cuts in the United States reaches fever pitch.

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New Zealand hammer reckless England despite Archer's brilliance

New Zealand hammer reckless England despite Archer's brilliance

New Zealand defeated England by five wickets in the second ODI in Hamilton on Wednesday, with the return of Jofra Archer unable to ignite the visitors' full-throttle style of cricket.

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Record potato harvest is no boon in fries-mad Belgium

Record potato harvest is no boon in fries-mad Belgium

Fries powerhouse Belgium is in for a record potato harvest this year -- but that's hardly cause for celebration for farmers who face a slump in prices partially driven by a crunch in exports.

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Deutsche Bank posts record profit on strong trading

Deutsche Bank posts record profit on strong trading

Germany's largest bank Deutsche Bank posted record third-quarter profit Wednesday and beat expectations, boosted by a strong performance at its investment bank.

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UBS beats expectations as claws backs provisions

UBS beats expectations as claws backs provisions

Swiss banking giant UBS reported third-quarter earnings that beat analyst expectations, thanks in part to clawing back provisions for possible litigation, but also sustained by strong performances in its trading and wealth divisions.

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