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“Should Unilever eventually succeed with an offer, an acquisition of this business would be consistent with its stated strategy - increasing exposure to high growth, higher margin health, beauty and hygiene products. GSK’s consumer…

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s groundbreaking decision to ban nearly all oil from Russia to punish the country for its invasion of Ukraine is a blow to Moscow’s economy, but its effects may be blunted by rising energy prices and…

Four Afghan brothers have hauled their family's carpet loom out of storage in the desperate hope of earning a living as the nation's economy teeters on the edge of ruin.The Haidari brothers now spend their days sitting abreast on a squat…

Good morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of the world economy, the financial markets, the eurozone and business. The UK’s unemployment rate has dropped again, as employers continue to add workers to their payroll... but…

The Trafalgar Square Christmas tree in wet wintry weather last weekend Photograph: Guy…

MAKARIV, Ukraine (AP) — The truck driver had the radio on, his daughter’s stuffed toy keeping him company, and was bouncing his lumbering vehicle down one of the innumerable dirt tracks in Ukraine that are vital thoroughfares in the…

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More than 40% in US do not believe Biden legitimately won election. Maya Yang reports: More than 40% of Americans still do not believe that Joe Biden legitimately won the 2020 presidential election despite no evidence of…

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Ukrainian official overseeing the country’s push to join the European Union said Wednesday that she’s “100%” certain all 27 EU nations will approve Ukraine’s EU candidacy during a summit this week.Ukrainian…