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Chickpeas for tangerines: Russian exporters ‘taste’ barter system
Moscow pushes Soviet-style trade after western sanctions cause months-long payment delaysBusiness - Financial Times - Yesterday -
France calls for tighter monitoring of Russian gas exports to EU
LNG flows have increased despite attempts to sanction Moscow and weaken its economyWorld - Financial Times - October 15 -
Russian arms group warns it may halt exports as Ukraine war demands surge
Rostec chief Sergei Chemezov, an ally of Vladimir Putin, also blames high interest rates for making overseas sales difficultWorld - Financial Times - October 23 -
The life and tastes of Anthony Scaramucci
The financier and former White House communications director on Long Island, Lamborghinis and what he learnt from TrumpWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
‘Carved on bodies and souls’: Ukrainian men face ‘systemic’ sexual torture in Russian detention centres
Ukraine only beginning to grapple with impact of widespread but unspoken abuse . Russian troops tortured Oleksii Sivak for weeks, applying electric shocks to his genitals in a freezing basement in ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
They Barter and Trade in Rural America. How Will They Vote?
Many rural Americans engage in cashless barter systems to get food and firewood for heating and cooking. They value self-sufficiency, making them wary of government intervention.Business - The New York Times - 10 hours ago -
Danish designer Bonnie Hvillum talks sustainable taste
The winner of the inaugural Bentley Lighthouse Award for eco design on Karen Blixen, making wine and her sneaky chicken, EvaWorld - Financial Times - October 18 -
What is kava? The peppery-tasting, slightly intoxicating drink enjoyed by King Charles
King Charles sipped on kava on his visit to Samoa this week while an Australian politician paid a high price for downing too much in Micronesia. Kava, the traditional Pacific drink, was served to ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
The corporate takeover of ‘craft beer’ leaves a nasty taste in the mouth | Katie Mather
Giant multinationals are swallowing up independent breweries yet keeping the subversive, sock-it-to-the-man branding. Do they think drinkers are daft?. When I first began working in the beer ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
English winemakers hope for Budget break as excise duty leaves bitter taste
Fast-growing sector struggles with low returns, an increasingly volatile climate and intense competitionWorld - Financial Times - October 26 -
Trump spokesperson: Rally comedian made joke in 'poor taste'
Trump spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said jokes made by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe about Puerto Rico, Jews and other minorities at former President Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally Sunday night ...Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
‘They loved the beauty around them’: the exquisite taste that made the Mughals great
Ahead of a major V&A exhibition, artist Waqas Khan celebrates the majesty of the Mughal empire – from the towering Taj Mahal down to the labyrinthine detail of their miniatures. ‘Look at these,” ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Meta fires staff for abusing $25 meal credits
Workers used benefits to buy acne pads, wine glasses and laundry detergentBusiness - Financial Times - October 17 -
China's exports and imports grew far less than expected in September
China was expected Monday to report a slowdown in export growth in September versus August.Business - CNBC - October 14 -
China’s exports slow sharply in September, adding to worries over the economy
China’s exports slowed sharply in September as global demand weakened, adding to worries over how to recharge growth in the world's second-largest economyWorld - ABC News - October 14 -
U.S. reportedly considering caps on exports of AI chips to certain countries
U.S. officials are considering capping sales of advanced AI chips to certain countries in the interest of national security, Bloomberg News reported Monday night.Business - MarketWatch - October 15 -
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UK music exports hit record £775mn but growth slows
Competition intensifies from US, South Korea and Latin AmericaWorld - Financial Times - October 21 -
UK export of millions of endangered eels to Russia attacked as ‘bonkers’
Critics say eels could be smuggled eastwards towards Asia but exporter says they are for ‘restocking’ project. Millions of critically endangered eels have been exported from the Severn estuary to ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
Turkey blocks exports of military-linked goods to Russia after US warning
Customs system no longer allows exporters to proceed with sensitive shipmentsBusiness - Financial Times - October 22 -
A U.S. Farming Giant Gets a Message 11 Stories Tall
Using natural materials from environmental disasters around the country, a Brazilian activist sends a message to a U.S. farming giant.World - The New York Times - October 23 -
China's steel exports expected to falter in 2025 as pain from tariffs spread
Steel producers in China face a double-whammy of mounting overseas tariffs and weakened domestic demand at home.Business - CNBC - October 25 -
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US cements rule to limit high-tech investments to China
The Treasury Department cemented a final rule on Monday that limits those in the United States from investing in certain technologies to China that could bolster the nation's military and threaten ...Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
Finland exports snow-saving mats to ski resorts hit by climate crisis
Preserving previous year’s snow for start of season can combat increasingly unpredictable winters. Before the arrival of electric fridges and freezers, people across Finland would saw a block of ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
‘Mild’ tofu, ‘mild’ carrots, ‘mild’ pine nuts: my five-year quest to understand German taste
Why do German supermarkets tout mild versions of already inoffensive flavours?World - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
NHS patient-safety system to be overhauled
The health secretary sets out a review of six key bodies, as changes to the main regulator are unveiled.Top stories - BBC News - October 15 -
Global chip stocks fall on ASML's disappointing outlook, possible U.S. export cap
Global semiconductor stocks dropped, after ASML's third-quarter results pointed to a weaker 2025 sales outlook than the Dutch firm guided previously.Business - CNBC - October 16 -
ASML just gave us a first glimpse into how U.S. chip export curbs will dent its China sales
ASML on Tuesday offered the first glimpse into how U.S. restrictions on exports of its advanced chip manufacturing tools to China will impact its sales in the Asian country.Business - CNBC - October 17 -
RTX subsidiary Raytheon to pay more than $950 million to settle foreign bribery, export control fraud probes
The huge legal settlement by Raytheon related to bribery in Qatar, and to defrauding the Pentagon in regard to the Patriot Missile systems.Business - CNBC - October 16 -
China tightens export controls for tech and goods with military use, ahead of Xi's trip to Russia
China unveiled a set of regulations on export control of goods and technologies that could be used for military purposes.Business - CNBC - October 21 -
U.S. to send anti-missile system to Israel along with military crew to operate it
Intense overnight strikes in southern Lebanon; Israel releases Hamas documentsTop stories - NBC News - October 13 -
US deploys advanced antimissile system in Israel
Rare move will involve sending American forces to operate Thaad battery for defence against further Iranian missile attacksBusiness - Financial Times - October 13 -
US approves deployment of troops and antimissile system to Israel
The United States is deepening its role in the conflict between Israel and Hamas with the Pentagon announcing Sunday it will send one of its most advanced anti-missile systems to Israel along with ...Top stories - NBC News - October 14 -
U.S. deploying troops, missile defense system to Israel
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has authorized the deployment of a missile defense system to Israel to support the country's air defense following Iran's recent strikes. A U.S. official tells CBS ...Top stories - CBS News - October 14 -
U.S. sending missile defense system, troops to Israel
The U.S. is sending troops to Israel for the first time since the Oct. 7, 2023, attack by Hamas, along with a powerful air missile defense system. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio is ...Top stories - CBS News - October 14 -
Tesla Self-Driving System Will Be Investigated by Safety Agency
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it was looking into what Elon Musk’s electric car company called the full self-driving system.Tech - The New York Times - October 18 -
Dassault Systemes Cuts Guidance After Earnings Disappoint
The French software maker lowered its guidance for the year after revenue and operating profit came in shy of analyst expectations in the third quarter.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 24
