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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.

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: 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.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will travel to Norway and Estonia this week (PA)
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Starmer visits Norway as UK to launch green energy partnership

Keir Starmer is visiting Norway to announce plans for a green energy deal with the country before attending a defence summit in Estonia.

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.

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...

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Green transport: How countries can grow their mobility infrastructure sustainably

Global mobility spending is expected to triple by 2035, driven by EV charging and ADAS growth, as Asia and Europe lead the decarbonization...

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