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G7 to phase out coal-fired power plants by mid-2030s
G7 to phase out coal-fired power plants by mid-2030s
by  AFP

G7 ministers agreed a timeframe Tuesday for phasing out coal-fired power plants, setting as a goal the mid-2030s, in a move hailed as significant by some environmentalists but slammed as "too late" by others. Some countries, and many environmentalists, had been pushing for a 2030 limit, but Japan -- which relies heavily on coal -- was reluctant to set a date.

Changpeng Zhao, the 'normal guy' who conquered crypto
Changpeng Zhao, the 'normal guy' who conquered crypto
by  AFP

During his time at the helm of the world's biggest cryptocurrency firm, former Binance boss Changpeng Zhao, who will be sentenced in the United States later Tuesday for money laundering, perfected the humble executive look.

European satellite giant SES to buy US rival Intelsat
European satellite giant SES to buy US rival Intelsat
by  AFP

European satellite group SES will acquire US rival Intelsat for $3.1 billion, the companies said Tuesday, seeking to compete in a race for space-based internet service led by Elon Musk's Starlink. The sector faces growing competition for space-based internet service, which satellite operator Eutelsat says could be worth $16 billion by 2030.

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