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EU probes Lufthansa's proposed buy of ITA stake
EU probes Lufthansa's proposed buy of ITA stake
Economy
by  AFP

The EU's powerful antitrust authority opened an in-depth investigation on Tuesday into German airline Lufthansa's proposed stake in Italy's ITA Airways, over fears it could hurt competition. The deal provided the German company various options to increase its stake or acquire ITA Airways outright at a later date.

'Doomsday Clock' remains at 90 seconds to midnight
'Doomsday Clock' remains at 90 seconds to midnight
Technology
by  AFP

The symbolic "Doomsday Clock" was held at 90 seconds to midnight Tuesday, reflecting existential threats to humanity posed by potential nuclear escalation from the war in Ukraine and the multiplying impacts of the climate crisis following Earth's hottest recorded year.