Pele's brand acquired by family business of Neymar Jr.
Iconic footballer Pele's brand came under the ownership of another prominent Brazilian athlete, Neymar Santos Jr., after the company owned by his father said Tuesday it had bought the rights to use it.
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The AI boom hits a crossroads in 2026
After three years of breakneck growth and soaring valuations, the AI industry enters 2026 with some of the euphoria giving way to tough questions.
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Adapt or die: Latin America's response to Trump
Latin America has navigated a minefield of economic and military coercion since Donald Trump's return to the White House.
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Asian stocks extend global rally as data boost rate cut hopes
Asia extended a global equities rally Wednesday after another round of tepid US data reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates again next month.
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How China leveraged its rare earths dominance over the US
China's stranglehold on the rare earths industry -- from natural reserves and mining through processing and innovation -- is the result of a decades-long drive, now giving Beijing crucial leverage in its trade war with the United States.
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Taiwan's president to propose $40 bn in extra defence spending
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said his government will propose $40 billion in additional defence spending over several years, as the democratic island seeks to deter a potential Chinese invasion.
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UK to unveil tax-raising budget
Britain's centre-left Labour government is set to unveil a tax-raising budget Wednesday to curb debt and fund public services, while aiming to reassure financial markets and voters alike.
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Canada's captive whales face euthanasia threat and uncertain future
The remaining 30 captive belugas at Canada's Marineland have nothing to do but wait.
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French ex-president Sarkozy risks second final conviction
France's top appeals court on Wednesday rules in a case of alleged illegal campaign financing against former president Nicolas Sarkozy -- his last chance to escape adding a second definitive conviction to his growing rap sheet.
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Popemobile transformed into Gaza mobile children's clinic
The popemobile used by the late pope Francis on his 2014 visit to Bethlehem re-emerged on Tuesday as a mobile children's clinic to be deployed in Gaza.
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