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Energy prices rise despite Jones Act suspension by Trump
Shipping costs have increased by more than 10 percent in the past month due to the US-Israel war on Iran.
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New White House report has plans to fix US housing shortage of 10 million
A new report lays out a blueprint for how more home construction would help the middle class and the overall economy.
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Business - War in Iran could accelerate global energy transition
The Iran war has exposed the vulnerabilities of countries reliant on Middle Eastern fossil fuels. Ramon Mendez, former Uruguayan energy secretary and president of REN21, tells FRANCE 24 that a drastic…
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Cement maker Lafarge found guilty of financing terrorism in Syria
The French cement manufacturer Lafarge and eight former managers were found guilty on Monday by the Paris court of financing terrorism in 2013 and 2014, for having paid jihadist groups...
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What do we know about sea mines in and around the Strait of Hormuz?
The psychological terror that the presence of sea mines can generate could paralyse the Strait of Hormuz.
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Economy - Hormuz blockade unleashes a jump in oil and sharp stock market falls in Europe and Wall Street
Washington announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to ships linked to Iranian ports after the collapse of talks with Tehran in Pakistan. Oil rises close to 7%, exceeds 100…
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Economy - Technical education gains ground in Latin America as a shield against artificial intelligence
An ECLAC report maintains that technical-vocational training is emerging as a more accessible, faster alternative that is aligned with the new demands of the labor market in Latin America, especially…
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Cement manufacturer Lafarge sentenced for financing terrorism in Syria, its ex-CEO imprisoned
The French cement manufacturer Lafarge and eight former managers were found guilty on Monday by the Paris court of financing terrorism in 2013 and 2014, for having paid jihadist groups...
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Why oil prices aren’t what you think – and what it means for global supply
Growing gap between physical and on-paper oil prices points to more serious energy shock than appreciated, analysts say.
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Fidesz MEP László attributes loss to low turnout of 'undecided voters' and EU 'economic stagnation'
The election in Hungary had the highest turnout since the fall of Communism. Following Péter Magyar's landslide victory, FRANCE 24's Senior European Editor Armen Georgian is pleased to welcome András…
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Oil prices surge past $103 a barrel after US announces blockade of Iran
Asian stocks fall as naval blockade threat injects new turmoil into financial markets.
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Finance minister favoured to succeed Talon as Benin votes in presidential election
Benin voters cast their ballots for the country's next president Sunday, with current Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni expected to win handily over the sole opposition candidate Paul Hounkpè. Results…
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