400 MW deal for data centres; Blackstone link unproven
Halliburton and VoltaGrid say 400 MW of modular gas generators will be built for data centres by 2028; supplied documents show no Blackstone link.
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Uniper H1 EBITDA €379m, trading back in profit
Uniper posted adjusted EBITDA €379m and adjusted net income €135m in H1 2025 as gas midstream trading normalised. The German state still owns about 99.12%.
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USD 132bn US-India trade at stake as July 9 deadline nears
USD 132bn of US-India goods trade faces uncertainty as negotiators race to seal an interim pact before the July 9, 2026 tariff suspension lapses.
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Aramco profit up 26%, warns Hormuz disruption to 2027
Aramco said Q1 adjusted net income rose 26% to 126bn riyals, and CEO Amin Nasser warned that Strait of Hormuz disruptions could persist into 2027.
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How to Reseal Birkenstock Cork, 4 Steps and When to Repair
Learn how to reseal Birkenstock cork in four simple steps: inspect, clean, repair and seal. When to DIY and when to send to an authorised workshop.
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RM7bn spent as Anwar readies Malaysia oil continuity plan
Malaysia spent about RM7 billion on fuel subsidies in April as PM Anwar prepares a national oil supply continuity plan, with B15 biodiesel due June 1.
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Aramco Q1 profit forecast SAR 108.8bn after oil surge
SAR 108.8 billion is the net income analysts expect Saudi Aramco to report for the first quarter of 2026, roughly $29.01 billion, a 13.8% rise year on year and
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Middlemen Take 15-30%: Who Pays the Platform Toll
Platform commissions of 15-30% are squeezing retailers, restaurants and small sellers. This piece shows how those fees shape prices, margins and who pays.
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11,000-carat ruby unearthed in Myanmar, shown to leader
An 11,000-carat ruby from Mogok, Myanmar was shown to Min Aung Hlaing. State media describe the natural, untreated stone and released photos on May 8.
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Tax credits in Ireland: €2,000 basics, €3,900 single parent gain
2026 guide to Ireland's tax credits: €2,000 personal, PAYE and earned income credits, family and disability credits, and where to check with Revenue.
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Asian LNG surges as Pakistan returns to spot market
Asian LNG has risen to multi-year highs after Strait of Hormuz disruptions tightened supply. Pakistan has returned to the spot market with urgent tenders.
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85% Control: Why China’s Rare-Earth Grip Won’t Break
China supplies about 85% of rare-earth refining and 90% of magnet manufacturing, leaving EV, wind and defence supply chains exposed. Western projects will take years to scale.
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Moody's Keeps South Africa at Ba2, Sees Resilience in 2025
Moody's kept South Africa at Ba2, stable outlook, citing ageing infrastructure, weak labour market and SOE risks, and noting signs of resilience in 2025.
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Irish Mortgage Market 2026: Fixed vs Variable & Switching
Practical guide to the Irish mortgage market 2026. Compare fixed and variable rates, know when to switch lenders, and what paperwork lenders will require.
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AI infrastructure: $700bn deployed, apps in the wings
About $700bn has been invested in AI infrastructure across energy, chips, cloud, models and apps. It maps where capital flows and why infra captures value.
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AIIF4 Tops Target with $748m Final Close
AIIM's AIIF4 closed at USD 748m in July 2024, exceeding target. The fund will back digital infrastructure, energy-transition and logistics in Africa.
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Safaricom profit jumps 52% as M-PESA, data surge
Safaricom's half-year net profit rose 52.1% to KSh 42.8bn to Sept 30, 2025, driven by M-PESA growth and rising mobile data, the FY2025 annual report shows.
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How to Apply for Irish Citizenship in 2026
Practical guide to applying for Irish citizenship in 2026, covering eligibility, reckonable residence, documents, timelines and what happens after you apply.
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Space stocks rally after 2026 IPO plan
SpaceX's planned 2026 IPO has boosted investor interest in public space stocks such as Rocket Lab, prompting fresh buying and a likely sector repricing.
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Wealth fund plans, pensions steered to £25bn pools
UK plans a National Wealth Fund and aims to steer pensions into £25bn pools by 2030, unlocking private investment for homes, clean energy, and jobs.
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Rent Supplement Ireland 2026: Eligibility, Rent Limits & HAP
Guide to Rent Supplement Ireland 2026: who can apply, county rent limits, what payments cover and how the scheme differs from HAP. Practical steps to prepare your application.
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8% Oil Spike Threatens India's Stock Rebound
An 8% oil spike pushed Brent crude to about $79 a barrel after Gulf strikes, putting pressure on India’s equities, the rupee and inflation, analysts say.
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Copper Falls 0.5% as US-Iran Gulf Clash Tests Truce
Copper falls 0.5% to $13,275 a tonne after US forces seized an Iranian-flagged vessel, as Gulf tensions lift oil and weigh on metals and Hormuz shipping.
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Local Property Tax Ireland 2026: Rates, Exemptions & Payment
How Local Property Tax works in Ireland for 2026: the 2026-2030 valuation cycle, banding and council adjustments, payment options and key deadlines.
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EU Starts Treaty Work as Montenegro Eyes 2028
EU ambassadors approved a €90bn Ukraine loan and launched drafting of Montenegro accession treaty, which will set transition rules as Podgorica eyes 2028.
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