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Furlough schemes may need to be introduced if a transport strike that is creating shortages of fresh produce continues, Spanish retail and food industry associations warned on Wednesday, cranking up pressure on the government to find a solution.

'Prove you're with us': Zelensky's appeals to Western MPs

Nicaraguan envoy berates own president as 'dictator'

Nvidia Corp is interested in exploring using Intel Corp for manufacturing its chips, Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang said on a call with reporters on Wednesday.

France's Zemmour faces suit over denial of Nazi anti-gay crimes

Both cruise lines are offering significant savings for families that book a cruise with their kids.

Fire damages main Lagos bridge, dozens of shops burnt

The initial impact of the European Union's sanctions against Moscow following its invasion of Ukraine has led to a greater drop in trade between Finland and Russia than when the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991, Finland's Customs said on Wednesday.

Ukraine's biggest zoo caught in the crossfire

Ethiopian Airlines CEO Tewolde Gebremariam, who transformed the airline into Africa's biggest carrier, said on Wednesday he had resigned to focus on his medical treatment.

Occidental Petroleum on Wednesday outlined plans to advance its clean energy transition business, including spending between $800 million and $1 billion on a facility to remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air.

The Federal Reserve is determined to continue raising interest rates throughout 2022, but it is causing a decline in mortgage applications and higher rates that disadvantage first-time home buyers.

Is mystery yacht in Tuscany Putin's pleasure boat?

Battered technology and growth shares have shrugged off rising bond yields to drive a rebound in world stocks as some investors view them as a hedge to inflation against the backdrop of supply-chain snarls and an intensifying war in Ukraine.

India has frozen plans to allow local firms to list overseas as it seeks to bolster its own capital markets, government officials and industry sources said, in a blow to foreign funds and stock exchanges seeking to tap into the country's tech boom.

Disney World is expecting massive crowds during April and has extended the hours at four of its theme parks to accommodate the increased attendance.

Japan's Toyota Motor and Aurora Innovation Inc, a U.S. developer of automated driving systems, have started testing an autonomous ride-hailing fleet in Texas, with two safety operators and no passenger on board.

Elon Musk awkwardly busted a move in excitement over the rollout of the first Model Y EVs at the Tesla Gigafactory Berlin, but his fans loved it.

Police arrest suspected killers of Argentine rugby star Aramburu

Nestle said on Wednesday it will suspend several brands including KitKat and Nesquik in Russia, days after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy criticised the world's biggest consumer goods company for continuing to operate in Russia.

Nestle said on Wednesday it will halt the sale of several non-essential products including KitKat candy bars and Nesquik chocolate mix in Russia, in an unprecedented move amid pressure on the world's top consumer goods company after criticism from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

Nestle is to halt the sale of a wide range of brands in Russia, including KitKat chocolate bars and Nesquik, amid Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's criticism of the world's biggest food company for its continued presence in the country.

Nestle said on Wednesday it will halt several non-essential brands including KitKat chocolate and Nesquik in Russia, in an unprecedented move amid pressure on the world's top consumer goods company after criticism from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

U.S. stocks ended sharply lower on Wednesday as Western leaders began gathering in Brussels to plan more measures to pressure Russia to its halt conflict in Ukraine and oil prices jumped.

U.S. stock indexes were set to fall on Wednesday after megacap shares fueled a strong rally on Wall Street a day earlier, as investors assessed the outlook for U.S.

BP is seeking buyers for its shut-down Foinaven oilfield in the North Sea, hoping Britain's renewed focus on domestic production will attract buyers interested in extracting the field's remaining reserves, industry sources said.

Ukraine: how far will Putin go?

General Mills Inc raised its full-year core sales and profit forecasts on Wednesday, encouraged by higher prices and strong demand for the Cheerios maker's cereals, snack bars and pet food, sending its shares up as much as 6%.

EU companies affected by sanctions imposed on Russia can get up to 400,000 euros ($440,360) in state support and compensation up to 30% of energy costs under looser EU state aid rules, the European Commission said on Wednesday.