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BHP liable for 2015 Brazil mine disaster: UK court
BHP liable for 2015 Brazil mine disaster: UK court
by  AFP

A British court ruled Friday that Australian mining giant BHP is liable for one of Brazil's worst environmental disasters, potentially paving the way for billions of pounds in compensation. "BHP are strictly liable as 'polluters' in respect of damage caused by the collapse," the High Court in London said in its ruling following a mammoth trial.

Germany unveils debt-laden budget, relief measures
Germany unveils debt-laden budget, relief measures
by  AFP

The German parliament's budget committee has approved revised 2026 spending plans that include even higher debts than originally thought, lawmakers said Friday, as the government gears up for an investment splurge.

Cartier owner sales lifted by jewellery, improving Asia
Cartier owner sales lifted by jewellery, improving Asia
by  AFP

Swiss luxury group Richemont, owner of Cartier and other iconic luxury brands, on Friday reported sales ahead of analysts' forecasts notably thanks to strength in its jewellery division. Strong demand for jewellery boosted the sales of brands Buccellati, Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels and Vhernier by six percent in the reporting period, with momentum accelerating in the second quarter.

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