Hungary music festival basks in post-Orban freedom
Drifting between concert stages and chilling on hammocks, revellers partied in Hungary this year at one of Europe's largest outdoor festivals, with organisers saying they no longer felt "headwinds" under the country's new government.
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Stocks retreat as bond yield fears persist, oil rises
Stock markets fell Thursday on doubts about a US move to rein in soaring government bond yields, which could hike borrowing costs for major economies worldwide.
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Vatican says 'serious concerns' over Israel-Lebanon deal implementation
The Vatican expressed "serious concerns" Thursday about problems implementing a US-brokered deal between Israel and Lebanon, following a meeting between Pope Leo XIV and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun.
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ARKBRIDGE’s David Mali Highlights AI-Driven Risk Management at the Finance Magnates London Summit
David Mali of ARKBRIDGE at the Finance Magnates London Summit 2025 in London, discussing the growing role of AI and technology in modern trading and risk management.
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Arteta confirms Arsenal want to sign defender after Konsa link
Mikel Arteta has confirmed Arsenal want to sign a defender and are "active" in the transfer market after reports the Premier League champions have agreed to a deal for Aston Villa centre-back Ezri Konsa.
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Zuckerberg buys Gothic castle in Ireland: spokesman
Tech billionaire Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan have bought an Irish castle and are "excited" about the historic home, a spokesman for the businessman said in a statement Thursday.
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What's behind the UAE's decision to cut Iran trade ties?
The UAE this week announced suspending trade with Iran, heaping pressure on its major trading partner at the same time that the US declared "economic warfare" on Tehran.
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Belgium's fire of the century now 'under control'
Belgium's largest wildfire in a century was brought "under control" Thursday after a seven-day fight involving hundreds of firefighters in the boggy terrain of the High Fens nature reserve.
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Barca seal Cancelo return to bolster defence
Barcelona have signed defender Joao Cancelo on a free transfer, the Spanish champions said Thursday.
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Evergrande's Xu Jiayin: from real-estate tycoon to life in prison
Once China's richest man, disgraced property tycoon Xu Jiayin looked worn as a court in China handed the now white-haired Evergrande founder a life sentence on Thursday.
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