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(Bloomberg) -- The most aggressive Western sanctions imposed on Russia’s oil sector since Moscow’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine threaten to disrupt global supply as buyers — led by China and India — scour the Middle East for alternative suppliers. Some estimates suggest the measures could halve Russian oil exports and their introduction has driven up Brent futures by as much as $5 a barrel in recent days.Most Read from BloombergThese Homes Withstood the LA Fires. Architects Explain WhyNYC Commuters
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Apple loses smartphone sales crown in China, drops to third in 2024
Apple was dethroned as China's biggest smartphone seller in 2024, with local rivals Vivo and Huawei overtaking the iPhone maker after its annual shipments in the country declined 17%, data from research firm Canalys showed on Thursday. It was Apple's largest annual smartphone sales decline in China since 2016 and involved contraction in all four quarters, including a 25% drop in the final quarter, according to the data.
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Vietnam Shipping Giant Sees Revenue Tripling in Trump Tariff Era
(Bloomberg) -- Vietnam Maritime Corp., undaunted by potential tariffs from the incoming Trump administration that risk crimping the nation’s trade, forecasts revenue to more than triple in the next decade, General Director Nguyen Canh Tinh said.Most Read from BloombergThese Homes Withstood the LA Fires. Architects Explain WhyNYC Commuters Get New Way to Dodge Traffic: $95 Helicopter RidesWill Americans Ever Lose Their Taste for Telework?Chicago Agency Pitches $1.5 Billion Plan to Fix Transit Woe
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Discovering Hidden Gems With Potential In January 2025
As global markets navigate a choppy start to the year, driven by stronger-than-expected U.S. labor data and persistent inflation concerns, small-cap stocks have notably underperformed their large-cap counterparts, with the Russell 2000 Index entering correction territory. In this uncertain environment, identifying potential "hidden gems" requires a focus on companies that demonstrate resilience and adaptability to economic shifts while maintaining strong fundamentals.
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Protesters celebrate huge win over gas giant
A controversial offshore petroleum licence has been cancelled by the government for public interest reasons, after being fought in courts for a surprising reason.
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Pair who took own lives in Polmont ‘given death sentence’, families’ lawyer says
A sheriff has ruled the deaths of Katie Allan, 21, and William Brown, 16, could have been avoided.
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Elizabeth Hurley, 59, Goes Topless in Risqué New Photo: 'Wild Beauty'
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Casey Dellacqua calls out truth about Danielle Collins as shock Ash Barty detail back in spotlight
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Daniil Medvedev facing $200,000 fine after 3am move following loss to teen at Australian Open
Daniil Medvedev fell foul of the rules on multiple occasions. Read more here.
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Five dog breeds you shouldn’t own as a pet, according to a vet
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African troops 'forced to Ukraine frontlines' while Russians stay in camp
A large number of Africans have joined the Russian army since the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. While some have voluntarily taken up arms via private companies under contract with the Kremlin, others were lured by false promises. One Cameroonian, who thought he was going to Russia to work as a caretaker, reveals the extent of this human trafficking. "Tomorrow, they want us to go on a suicide mission. I'm going to drop the gun so I don't have to go. I'll probably be tortured and sent to p
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'Sweet Jesus In A Skybox!': Stephen Colbert Exposes Outrageous Trump Inauguration Plan
The "Late Show" host said a key warning from Joe Biden is already going unheeded.
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‘Bro I can’t let this slide’: The chilling warning of troubled teenage killer who murdered schoolgirl
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Ukraine-Russia latest: Four dead in Kyiv as Putin’s forces launch barrage of drones and missiles
“This aggressive Russian action is not acceptable,” the French defense minister said
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Trump Fumbles 'Congratulations' To Education Pick In Massive Announcement Goof-Up
Donald Trump repeatedly made a significant error as he praised his pick's "strong record of delivering results for children and families."
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Rumors Swirl About Who Bailed Rudy Giuliani Out at the 11th Hour
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Major warning for Aussie beachgoers
One of Australia’s most venomous creatures has arrived early this year, with authorities warning beachgoers to be alert.
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CNN Plots to Bury the Anchor Trump Hates Most
CNN is considering a substantial demotion for one of its highest-rating stars—who also happens to be a longtime antagonist of President-elect Donald Trump. CNN chief Mark Thompson called Jim Acosta on Wednesday to propose that his show, CNN Newsroom with Jim Acosta, be moved from its 10 a.m. ET time slot to midnight, according to the newsletter Status News. “The move would effectively exile Acosta to the Siberia of television news,” media reporter Oliver Darcy pointed out.