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'Throwaway economy' thwarting climate goals: report

'Throwaway economy' thwarting climate goals: report

Countries are neglecting the massive impact of the "throwaway" economy on planet-warming emissions, according to research published Wednesday that calculated more than half a trillion tonnes of virgin materials have been consumed since the 2015 Paris climate deal.

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Kellogg's falls foul of Mexico sugar labeling rules

Kellogg's falls foul of Mexico sugar labeling rules

US cereal giant Kellogg's has been sanctioned by the Mexican authorities for breaking sugar and other content labeling rules in a country with one of the world's most obese populations.

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Bobby Kotick: Embattled Activision CEO faces uncertain future

Bobby Kotick: Embattled Activision CEO faces uncertain future

Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick built a video game empire with flagship titles like "World of Warcraft", but he could lose control of it after a whopping Microsoft buyout deal announced Tuesday.

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Covid tests spark Argentine supply chain fears over border queues

Covid tests spark Argentine supply chain fears over border queues

Up to 2,000 trucks are backed up at Argentina's main border crossing with Chile due to tougher Covid-19 testing requirements, Argentine haulers said on Tuesday, adding that the supply chain could suffer.

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Rangnick won't freeze out Pogba amid talk of Man Utd exit

Rangnick won't freeze out Pogba amid talk of Man Utd exit

Ralf Rangnick has vowed to play Paul Pogba even if the Manchester United midfielder is only motivated by the chance to secure a move away from Old Trafford.

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Oil hits seven-year highs on recovery hopes, unrest

Oil hits seven-year highs on recovery hopes, unrest

Oil prices hit their highest levels in more than seven years Tuesday, driven in part by hopes of a global economic recovery that would ramp up demand.

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Tuchel's 'tired' Chelsea need a break after Brighton blow

Tuchel's 'tired' Chelsea need a break after Brighton blow

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel blamed fatigue for an alarming slump in form that continued with a 1-1 draw at Brighton on Tuesday.

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Jones backs 'extraordinary' Barbeary to make Test grade

Jones backs 'extraordinary' Barbeary to make Test grade

England coach Eddie Jones believes Alfie Barbeary has the mentality as well as the talent to make his mark on international rugby after calling the Wasps back-row into his training squad for the Six Nations Championship.

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Holders Dortmund dumped out of German Cup by second-tier St Pauli

Holders Dortmund dumped out of German Cup by second-tier St Pauli

Holders Borussia Dortmund were dumped out of the German Cup on Tuesday after a shock 2-1 defeat at second division side St Pauli in their last 16 tie.

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Postponed Grammys move to Las Vegas, set for April 3

Postponed Grammys move to Las Vegas, set for April 3

The Grammy music awards will be held in Las Vegas for the first time this April after being postponed because of the surge of Omicron-variant Covid-19 cases across the United States.

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