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Markets
Aldi boss says some of rivals' loyalty discounts 'dupe' customers
Aldi is the only major supermarket chain that doesn't operate a loyalty scheme, which are hugely popular and used by millions of shoppers.
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World
Seoul summons Ukraine envoy over North Korean prisoner-of-war row
Last week Zelensky revealed Ukraine had sent two captured North Koreans to South Korea - which Seoul says was meant to be a secret.
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Markets
What a US diesel export ban could mean for you
The threatened proposal aims to protect US consumers from rising costs, but it could trigger major economic waves if it were to happen.
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Markets
UK tries to stop Trump's diesel export ban
John Healey said the government is in talks with the US over Donald Trump's threat to stop exports.
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Crypto
Blockchain.com eyes $500M IPO as crypto capital markets thaw: Report
The crypto company is seeking a valuation of up to $6 billion, well below its 2022 peak, as recently listed crypto stocks struggle to hold their gains.
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