Billionaires' wealth hits new peak as their clout grows, Oxfam says

Billionaires' wealth hits new peak as their clout grows, Oxfam says

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Billionaire wealth surged at three times its recent pace last year to reach its highest level on record, deepening economic and political divides that threaten democratic stability, anti-poverty group Oxfam said on Monday.

Indonesian authorities find wreckage of missing surveillance plane with 11 on board

Indonesian authorities find wreckage of missing surveillance plane with 11 on board

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JAKARTA - Indonesian authorities said on Sunday they had located the wreckage of a fisheries surveillance plane that went missing in South Sulawesi province near a fog-covered mountain, but were still searching for the 11 people on board.

NASA moves moon rocket to launch pad ahead of Artemis 2 mission

NASA moves moon rocket to launch pad ahead of Artemis 2 mission

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NASA on Saturday rolled out its towering SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft as it began preparations for its first crewed mission to the Moon in more than 50 years.

Trump vows tariffs on eight European nations over Greenland

Trump vows tariffs on eight European nations over Greenland

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WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump on Saturday vowed to implement a wave of increasing tariffs on European allies until the United States is allowed to buy Greenland, escalating a row over the future of Denmark's vast Arctic island.

India fines IndiGo record $2.45 million over mass flight cancellations

India fines IndiGo record $2.45 million over mass flight cancellations

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NEW DELHI - India's aviation regulator on Saturday fined IndiGo a record $2.45 million, issued warnings to senior executives and directed the airline to remove the head of its operations control from his duties after mass flight cancellations last month.

Heavy rains in eastern Australia spark flash floods, 20 rescued

Heavy rains in eastern Australia spark flash floods, 20 rescued

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SYDNEY - Australian authorities on Sunday said 20 people were rescued from floodwaters in the eastern state of New South Wales after torrential rains sparked warnings for residents to move to higher ground.

Carrick magic dents Man City Premier League bid as Arsenal held

Carrick magic dents Man City Premier League bid as Arsenal held

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Michael Carrick made a flying start to life as Manchester United boss against Manchester City on Saturday but Premier League leaders Arsenal missed a chance to pull nine points clear.

EU and Mercosur sign trade deal after 25 years of negotiations

EU and Mercosur sign trade deal after 25 years of negotiations

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ASUNCION - Top officials from the EU and the South American bloc Mercosur signed a free trade agreement on Saturday in Paraguay, paving the way for the European Union's largest-ever trade accord after 25 years of negotiations.

Former world champion Joshua back in gym after horror crash

Former world champion Joshua back in gym after horror crash

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Anthony Joshua has returned to the gym for "mental strength therapy", just weeks after a car crash which killed two of the former world heavyweight champion's close friends.

India's landmark tax ruling on investments via Mauritius rattles global investors

India's landmark tax ruling on investments via Mauritius rattles global investors

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Over decades, foreign investors have poured $180 billion into India via the tax haven of Mauritius. Now, an Indian court ruling is spooking investors as it could potentially reshape the M&A and investment landscape by strengthening New Delhi's hand against tax evasion.