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Germany's Russian gas crisis sparks coal rush
Germany's Russian gas crisis sparks coal rush
by  AFP

"A rush like this in the summertime, it's unheard of -- everybody wants coal," says Frithjof Engelke, a supplier of the briquettes which have become a hot commodity in the German capital. The German government had already resolved to increase the use of coal-fuelled power plants to satisfy the enormous appetites of several industries.

Asian markets fluctuate as traders weigh economic outlook
Asian markets fluctuate as traders weigh economic outlook
by  AFP

Markets drifted in Asia on Wednesday, with investors trying to navigate an uncertain economic landscape as central banks hike interest rates to fight runaway inflation, in turn fuelling fears of a possible recession.

Elon Musk tweets he is 'buying Manchester United'
Elon Musk tweets he is 'buying Manchester United'
by  AFP

Elon Musk tweeted Tuesday evening that he is purchasing the Manchester United football club, although it was not clear if the eccentric billionaire, currently embroiled in a lawsuit over his bid to buy Twitter, was being serious.

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