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Trump a boon for deep-sea mining: industry boss
A leading deep-sea mining company in the paradisal Cook Islands is aiming to start commercial production by 2030, spurred on by Donald Trump's recent backing for the much-maligned industry. Efforts to start commercial-scale production have been dogged by growing calls to ban the industry until its environmental impact is clear.
Who makes laundry smell nice? Meet the professional 'noses'
In the laboratories of German fragrance and flavours giant Symrise, a citrus scent clings to the lab coats of trainees -- "noses" who are learning the art of making things smell good. "For me, not everything has to smell good," she said.
The Pacific island nation that wants to mine the ocean floor
A 1,000-tonne ship is exploring the far-flung South Pacific for riches buried beneath the waves, spearheading efforts to dredge the tropical waters for industrial deep-sea mining. Many of the Cook Islands' South Pacific neighbours want to see deep-sea mining banned.
Tokyo's Nikkei leads Asian rally after Japan-US trade deal
Tokyo stocks rallied with the yen Wednesday after Japan and the United States finally hammered out a trade deal to slash Donald Trump's tariffs, including those on the crucial car sector. But Trump said Tuesday that officials had agreed to a "massive" deal that would include a 15 percent tariff on imports from Japan, down from the previously threatened 25 percent.
Trump announces 'massive' Japan trade deal including 15% tariff
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States had agreed to a "massive" trade deal with Japan that would include a 15 percent tariff on its exports. - Japan has agreed to "open their Country to Trade including Cars and Trucks, Rice and certain other Agricultural Products, and other things," Trump said.
Cole Palmer's ex-lover sets the record straight after breakup, denies marriage proposal rumour
Cole Palmer’s ex-girlfriend, Connie Grace, clears up breakup rumours, denying making a marriage proposal to the Chelsea star and Club World Cup winner.
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Rihanna looks cheerful in new video after backlash over begging Agradaa to be released
Rihanna, daughter of jailed televangelist Nana Agradaa, looked cheerful in a new video after her viral video pleading for her mum's release sparked criticism.
Shatta Wale calls on the police to arrest Reverend D.Y Donkoh over his doom prophecy
Ghanaian dancehall musician Shatta Wale responded to Reverend Daniel Yaw Donkoh's doom prophecy, daring the police to arrest him within one week.
Sam Atta Mills and wife steal show at memorial lecture in father’s honour, video elicits praise
Sam Atta Mills, the son of former President John Atta Mills, together with his wife, courted attention during the 13th memorial lecture held in his father's honour.
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