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EU car industry sees relief - and pain - in US trade deal

EU car industry sees relief - and pain - in US trade deal

The car industry in the EU on Monday viewed the trade deal struck with the United States as a de-escalation -- but one that still puts sand in its gearbox.

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Tinubu receives Nigerian women's team after Africa Cup victory

Tinubu receives Nigerian women's team after Africa Cup victory

The Nigerian women's national football team touched down in the capital Monday for an audience with the president, fresh off their weekend Africa Cup championship victory over Morocco.

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AI Ray-Ban Meta glasses help EssilorLuxottica boost sales

AI Ray-Ban Meta glasses help EssilorLuxottica boost sales

EssilorLuxottica, the world's top maker of eyeglasses, said Monday a tripling of sales of Ray-Ban Meta AI connected glasses helped drive increase in profits.

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Europe's carmakers still nervous despite EU-US trade deal

Europe's carmakers still nervous despite EU-US trade deal

Europe's auto industry is relieved that the EU-US trade deal reduces short-term uncertainty but many, particularly in the struggling German sector, remain deeply worried about the long-term impact.

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Veteran Vos takes Tour de France yellow after Wiebes stage win

Veteran Vos takes Tour de France yellow after Wiebes stage win

Veteran Dutch rider Marianne Vos took the overall leader's jersey in the women's Tour de France on Monday after finishing second behind compatriot Lorena Wiebes on the third stage.

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Trump warns of 'real starvation' in Gaza as aid deliveries pick up

Trump warns of 'real starvation' in Gaza as aid deliveries pick up

US President Donald Trump warned Monday that the people of Gaza are facing "real starvation", as aid agencies sought to take advantage of an Israeli "tactical pause" in fighting to rush in food aid.

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EU defends Trump trade deal in face of backlash

EU defends Trump trade deal in face of backlash

The European Union on Monday defended its trade deal with President Donald Trump, with EU capitals and businesses sharply divided on an outcome some branded a "capitulation".

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England's Lionesses return to heroes' welcome after Euro 2025 glory

England's Lionesses return to heroes' welcome after Euro 2025 glory

England's Lionesses returned to a heroes' welcome on Monday, less than 24 hours after their dramatic penalty-shootout victory against world champions Spain in the Euro 2025 final.

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Turkey, Bulgaria battle wildfires amid Mediterranean heatwave

Turkey, Bulgaria battle wildfires amid Mediterranean heatwave

Firefighters battled blazes across Turkey and Bulgaria on Monday as a deadly heatwave went into a second week around much of the Mediterranean.

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Heineken shares plummet as beer sales dry up

Heineken shares plummet as beer sales dry up

Shares in Dutch brewer Heineken plunged Monday after it reported a drop in beer sales in the first half of the year, with volumes down in the United States and Europe.

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