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People block a highway during a protest against Rio Tinto's lithium mining project, in Belgrade, Serbia, August 10, 2024. REUTERS/Zorana Jevtic
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Thousands demand halt to Rio Tinto’s lithium project in Serbia

Tens of thousands of people gathered in central Belgrade on Saturday demanding a halt to Rio Tinto's lithium project in Western Serbia

FILE PHOTO: European Union flags fly outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, March 1, 2023.REUTERS/Johanna Geron/File Photo
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European Commission spokesperson confident Chinese EV measures comply with WTO

EU defends EV tariffs against China's WTO challenge, stating confidence in compliance with global trade rules amid ongoing dispute.

FILE PHOTO: A view shows the Gazprom logo installed on the roof of building in Saint Petersburg, Russia February 5, 2024. REUTERS/Anton Vaganov/File Photo
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What happens if Russian gas transit via Ukraine stops?

Heavy fighting near the Russian town of Sudzha, where Russian gas flows into Ukraine, has raised concerns over a sudden stop to transit...

Boiler firm Worcester Bosch said it would comply with the competition watchdog (Alamy/PA)
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Worcester Bosch to change UK hydrogen boiler ads over green marketing concerns

Worcester Bosch has agreed to change marketing around its hydrogen boilers, over concerns it is misleading to customers

More frequent and longer droughts are pushing Greek farmers to experiment with growing tropical fruits like mangoes (AFP)
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Greeks try tropical crops in climate change experiment

Greek farmers are turning to tropical crops like mangoes and avocados to combat the impacts of climate change, as traditional crops struggle in...

A sign saying "Access forbidden to unauthorized persons" is displayed in front of a house bought by Rio Tinto company in the village of Gornje Nedeljice, in the fertile Jadar Valley in western Serbia, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)
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Residents of Serbia’s lithium-rich region vow to block EU-backed mining

Thousands are expected to show for a major rally this Saturday in Belgrade, calling for a law to ban lithium mining in Serbia

FILE PHOTO: A 3D printed oil pump jack is seen in front of displayed OPEC logo in this illustration picture, April 14, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
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Global oil demand needs to rise faster to absorb OPEC+ hike

Global oil demand growth needs to accelerate or the market will struggle to absorb OPEC+ planned increase, analysts and industry sources say

German Galushchenko, Minister of Energy of Ukraine speaks at the Recovery Forum of the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2024 in Berlin, Germany, June 11, 2024.  REUTERS/Annegret Hilse/ File Photo
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Russian gas transit route via Ukraine is functioning, minister says

Sudzha gas transit station, which delivers Russian gas to Europe, is still operational despite reports of hostilities, says Ukrainian minister.

Those impatient for flying taxis in Paris will have to wait a little longer (AFP)
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Paris ‘flying taxis’ scheme misses Olympic debut

With all eyes on Paris, Volocity air taxi misses out thanks to engine issues – but operators say they will fly, possibly as...

Siemens CEO Roland Busch said the German group was 'benefiting from the boom in artificial intelligence' (POOL)
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Siemens profits soar on software demand, AI and energy transition

Boom in AI and upgraded power grids sees Siemens profits jump by 50% on last year.

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