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World
Briton tells of surviving Spain wildfire in car as wife and friends died trying to run to safety
Malcolm Timbrell's wife and their friends are thought to have died when a devastating wildfire tore through their village in Spain.
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World
Trump reinstates Iran port blockade and vows 20% charge on cargo passing through Hormuz
The US president also says Washington will impose a 20% charge on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Markets
Paramount and Warner Bros sued to block $110bn mega merger
A dozen US states are taking legal action to halt the largest media consolidation in Hollywood history.
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Crypto
Global law firm launches MiCA compliance tool as crypto companies navigate new EU rules
Reed Smith’s Aquarius platform automates regulatory filings and legal workflows as demand for MiCA compliance tools grows across Europe.
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Crypto
Bolivia mulls recognizing USDT as payment currency amid dollar shortage
As foreign currency reserves remain under pressure, Bolivia is considering a framework to let the world’s largest stablecoin be used for payments, savings and trade.
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