Iran conflict hits Asia's polyester suppliers to global fast fashion

Iran conflict hits Asia's polyester suppliers to global fast fashion

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SURAT, INDIA -- A surge in fossil fuel prices since the Iran conflict is squeezing polyester suppliers and garment makers across India and Bangladesh, threatening to raise costs for fast-fashion retailers like Zara and H&M.

Firefighters in northern Japan struggle to contain blazes as over 3,000 people evacuated

Firefighters in northern Japan struggle to contain blazes as over 3,000 people evacuated

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OTSUCHI, JAPAN -- More than 1,000 firefighters in northern Japan battled to contain two wildfires for a fourth straight day on Saturday, as the blazes pushed closer to residential areas and forced more than 3,000 residents to evacuate.

Nervy Arsenal go back to top of Premier League as Eze seals vital win over Newcastle

Nervy Arsenal go back to top of Premier League as Eze seals vital win over Newcastle

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LONDON -- Arsenal arrested their slump in form with Eberechi Eze's superb early goal securing an ugly 1-0 home win against Newcastle United to reclaim top spot in the Premier League on Saturday.

Man City fight back to beat Southampton and reach fourth straight FA Cup final

Man City fight back to beat Southampton and reach fourth straight FA Cup final

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LONDON -- Manchester City came from behind to beat Championship side Southampton 2-1 with a late goal from Nico Gonzalez at Wembley on Saturday to book a place in an unprecedented fourth consecutive FA Cup final and keep alive their hopes of a domestic treble.

Trump safe after shooting at White House correspondents dinner, suspect in custody

Trump safe after shooting at White House correspondents dinner, suspect in custody

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WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump were rushed out of the White House Correspondents' Association dinner by Secret Service agents on Saturday night after a man armed with a shotgun tried to breach security, officials said.

Steelers, amid QB uncertainty, select Drew Allar in third round

Steelers, amid QB uncertainty, select Drew Allar in third round

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With Aaron Rodgers yet to commit to extending his career into 2026, the Pittsburgh Steelers made a move to bolster the quarterback position, selecting Penn State's Drew Allar in the third round of the draft on Friday.

Police question ex-butler over artworks seized in Portuguese house

Police question ex-butler over artworks seized in Portuguese house

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LISBON - Police said on Friday they had seized 278 artworks, including paintings possibly by Pablo Picasso and Joan Miro, at a house in Portugal, and were questioning the former butler of the late owner on suspicion of trying to sell some of them.

P&G warns of $1 billion profit hit in fiscal 2027 from higher oil prices

P&G warns of $1 billion profit hit in fiscal 2027 from higher oil prices

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U.S. consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble on Friday warned of a roughly $1 billion post-tax hit to its fiscal 2027 profit from surging oil prices, joining a host of global companies flagging significant cost pressures from the Iran conflict.

Porsche to sell stake in sports car maker Bugatti

Porsche to sell stake in sports car maker Bugatti

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DUBAI/FRANKFURT -- Porsche will sell its stakes in sports car makers Bugatti and Rimac to a consortium led by a U.S. fund linked to Egypt's billionaire Sawiris family, the companies said on Friday, as Porsche's new CEO focuses on reviving its struggling core brand.

Honda to cease automobile sales in S.Korea at end of 2026

Honda to cease automobile sales in S.Korea at end of 2026

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TOKYO -- Honda Motor Co. has said it will terminate its automobile sales in South Korea at the end of this year.