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Tokyo stocks hit new record as Asian markets extend global rally
Tokyo stocks hit new record as Asian markets extend global rally
by  AFP

Japanese stocks hit another record Tuesday, building on the previous day's surge following the election of a pro-stimulus advocate to lead the country's ruling party, while gold also pushed to a new high amid the US government shutdown and French political upheaval.

Shhhh! California bans noisy TV commercials
Shhhh! California bans noisy TV commercials
by  AFP

Noisy TV commercials were banned in California on Monday, with a new law that demands pitchmen turn the volume down. "We heard Californians loud and clear, and what's clear is that they don't want commercials at a volume any louder than the level at which they were previously enjoying a program," Governor Gavin Newsom said after signing the bill into law.

EU should scrap ban on new combustion-engine sales: Merz
EU should scrap ban on new combustion-engine sales: Merz
by  AFP

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Monday he wants the EU to scrap its planned 2035 deadline for ending new combustion-engine vehicle sales as his country looks for ways to help its ailing car industry. Merz also expressed hope that synthetic fuels could be developed in the coming years which would allow combustion engines to run "in an environmentally friendly manner".

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