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Carbon Removal Industry Reels as Microsoft Retreats

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-04-16T09:03:46+00:00

Once held up as a key solution to climate change, a field that aims to remove carbon from the atmosphere is struggling to catch on.

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Got $100 Million? Ukraine Has Just the Fertilizer Plant for You.

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-04-16T09:03:07+00:00

An effort to privatize the facility is a key test of whether Kyiv can overcome concerns about Russian attacks and corruption to attract foreign investment.

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Meghan: 'I was the most trolled person in the entire world'

Source: BBC News - World · Published: 2026-04-16T09:01:50+00:00

Speaking in Melbourne about the harms of social media, alongside the Duke of Sussex, Meghan said she was "bullied" every day for a decade.

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EasyJet warns profits will suffer as Iran war hits bookings and fuel prices

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-16T08:53:11+00:00

Budget airline says passengers are leaving it later to book flights owing to economic uncertaintyBusiness live – latest updatesThe budget airline easyJet has warned the impact of the Iran war on bookings and oil prices will hit its profits, having driven up fuel costs by £25m in the last month alone.It said it expected to report an increased pre-tax loss of £540-£560m for the six months to March, up from £394m in the first half of 2024-25. The carrier typically makes its money in the second half of the year which includes the peak summer period. Continue reading...

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EasyJet warns of impact on profits as Iran war hits bookings and fuel prices

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-16T08:53:11+00:00

Budget airline says passengers are leaving it later to book flights owing to economic uncertaintyBusiness live – latest updatesMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe budget airline easyJet has warned the impact of the Iran war on bookings and oil prices will hit its profits, having driven up fuel costs by £25m in the last month alone.It said it expected to report an increased pre-tax loss of £540-£560m for the six months to March, up from £394m in the first half of 2024-25. The carrier typically makes its money in the second half of the year which includes the peak summer period. Continue readin

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India-Zambia talks on critical minerals stall over mining rights, sources say

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-16T08:43:18+00:00

The ⁠exploration programme in Zambia was set to run for three years, after which New Delhi had planned to invite private sector ​companies to participate, ‌subject to securing mining rights

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Ким буде Угорщина для України без "миші" Орбана. Економіка відносин

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-04-16T08:37:00+00:00

Останні два десятиріччя Угорщина була або конкурентом, або противником України. Але там відбувається знаковий транзит влади, який відкриває нові можливості співпраці. Що купуємо, продаємо та чого чекати він оновленої Угорщини – з’ясував УНІАН.

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Блокування в Росії стають фактором політичної нестабільності

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-04-16T08:33:00+00:00

Історія з блокуванням інтернету в Росії остаточно вийшла за межі технічної політики й перетворилася на системний політико-соціальний процес. Ключова проблема не в самому факті обмежень, а в їхньому характері...

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Meghan says she was 'most trolled person in the world'

Source: BBC News - World · Published: 2026-04-16T08:24:35+00:00

Alongside her husband, the Duchess of Sussex was speaking to young people in Melbourne about the harms of social media.

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Economic normalisation could take longer: CEA Anantha Nageswaran

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-16T08:22:33+00:00

He said there was a need to understand the range of uncertainty arising out of the conflict, particularly in South Asia and in general in the Asia-Pacific region

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Middle East crisis live: Netanyahu ‘to speak to Lebanese leader leader today’ but Beirut reportedly unaware of plans

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-16T08:22:16+00:00

Israeli minister says pair to speak after ‘many years of total disconnect’ but reports say that Lebanese were not aware of plans first outlined by TrumpUS and Iran in indirect talks to extend two-week ceasefireA member of Israel’s security cabinet, Galia Gamliel, said the prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, will speak to the Lebanese president, Joseph Aoun, today, according to Israeli media.The conversation will take place “after so many years of a total disconnect in the dialogue between the two states, and this move will hopefully, in the end, lead to prosperity”, she told the Israeli Army R

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Australia more dependent on imports after Geelong refinery fire as Chris Bowen warns ‘this is a setback’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-16T08:20:50+00:00

Some petrol stations may see short-term outages and energy experts warn Victorian fuel prices could spike up to 20c a litreFull report: Geelong oil refinery fireGeelong oil refinery fire: what we know so farFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia will become more dependent on imports for its petrol needs as fuel company Viva looks overseas to fill the gap left by a huge blaze at one of Australia’s two oil refineries.Energy experts have warned more fuel restrictions could be needed and Victorian motorists should

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