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FILE PHOTO: Employees of Volkswagen AG march for higher wages during a 'warning strike' of Germany's IG Metall metalworkers' union, in Osnabrueck, Germany, November 6, 2024. The placard reads, “Jobs for all VW sites - there has never been more fight than now”. REUTERS/Teresa Kroeger/File Photo
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VW union calls for compromise in last-ditch talks before Christmas

Volkswagen's works council demands no plant closures as negotiations with management resume, amid threats of future strikes.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford, centre, is swarmed by the media as they ask him about finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigning from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet during the fall meetings of Canada's premiers hosted by Ontario in Toronto, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
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Premiers united in fight against threatened tariffs despite ‘chaos’ in Ottawa: Ford

Canada's premiers are meeting in Toronto to address Trump's proposed 25 per cent tariffs, focusing on trade, border security, and healthcare.

FILE PHOTO: The logo of British multinational oil and gas company BP is displayed at their booth during the LNG 2023 energy trade show in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, July 12, 2023. REUTERS/Chris Helgren/File Photo
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BP, ADNOC’s XRG agree Egypt gas JV Arcius Energy

The joint venture, Arcius Energy, is 51 per cent owned by BP and 49 per cent owned by XRG and will operate in...

A drone view shows South Africa's Sasol petrochemical refinery in Sasolburg, southwest of Johannesburg, South Africa, November 19, 2024. REUTERS/Thando Hlophe
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South Africa’s smoggy Sasolburg illustrates conflict between economy and clean air

In Sasolburg, air pollution from coal refineries is harming children’s health, highlighting the struggle between industry and clean air.

FILE PHOTO: Indian billionaire Gautam Adani attends the 51st Gems and Jewellery Awards in Jaipur, India, November 30, 2024. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo
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US case against India’s Gautam Adani appears strong but extradition unlikely, experts say

The U.S. Justice Department declined to comment on whether the United States had asked India to extradite Gautam Adani.

FILE PHOTO: People walk next to the N.13 gate of the Franco-Italian automaker Stellantis factory of Mirafiori, in Turin, Italy October 15, 2024. REUTERS/Remo Casilli/File Photo
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Stellantis swiftly reshapes strategy under Elkann after Tavares exit

Steered by Chairman John Elkann, Stellantis is acting swiftly to repair relations with dealers, industry partners, governments and workers.

A Marathon sign is seen outside Marathon Petroleum (MPC.N) Detroit refinery in Detroit, Michigan U.S., September 9, 2024. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook
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Marathon, Teamsters reach pay deal at Detroit refinery

Teamsters at Marathon Petroleum's Detroit refinery ratified a seven-year agreement, ending a three-month strike over pay and safety.

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Ukraine services say they destroy Russian train carrying fuel

Ukraine's SBU security service said on Sunday it had launched an operation to destroy 40 rail cars carrying fuel to Russian troops.

FILE PHOTO: Banners showing logos of Fiat, Jeep, Abarth and Alfa Romeo are hung outside a car dealership in Milan, Italy, November 21, 2024. REUTERS/Alessandro Garofalo/File Photo
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Italy ready to work with Stellantis if jobs and plants are preserved, Meloni says

The Italian government is willing to work with Stellantis NV on the carmaker's future strategy provided it keeps jobs and factories in the...

Kerch Strait, Crimea, July 17, 2023.  REUTERS
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Russian tanker splits in storm, spilling oil into Kerch Strait

The tanker split apart during a heavy storm, while another tanker was also in distress after sustaining damage.

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