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BYD contractor denies ‘slavery-like conditions’ claims by Brazilian authorities
Brazilian labor authorities had on Wednesday said they found 163 Chinese nationals working in "slavery-like conditions."
Russian region declares emergency situation as Black Sea oil spill fallout widens
Authorities in Russia's Krasnodar region declared a state of emergency as oil continues to wash ashore from damaged tankers.
Solar burgers: How agrivoltaics is marrying food production with green energy
Calgary's Sun Cycle Farms proves cattle can coexist with solar farms, demonstrating successful agrivoltaics in Alberta.
Russia attacks Ukraine energy system in major missile strike, Kyiv says
On Christmas Day, Russia launched a massive missile and drone assault on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, injuring six and killing one.
Japan’s Nippon Steel extends closing date for U.S. Steel acquisition
Nippon Steel extended its $15 billion U.S. Steel acquisition closing to Q1 2025, awaiting President Biden's decision amid skepticism.
Toyota global production down for 10th month despite rising sales
Toyota's global production fell 6.2 per cent in November, marking a 10th month of decline, despite a 1.7 per cent rise in worldwide...
Analysis: Honda, Nissan tie-up requires something neither can spare: time
Honda and Nissan plan a merger by 2026 to become the third-largest auto group, but face fierce competition from China.
Investors swoop in to save German flying taxi startup Lilium
A German flying taxi startup was Tuesday saved from collapse after a consortium of investors swooped in at the 11th hour to take...
The carbon tax needs fixing, not axing — Canada needs a progressive carbon tax
Current carbon taxes fail to change behaviors effectively, but a progressive tax targeting high emitters could ensure fairness and boost public support.
US panel could not reach consensus on US-Japan steel deal: Nippon
The deadlock means the controversial $14.9 billion transaction will now be referred to President Joe Biden, who is legally required to act within...
