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Oil prices tumble on possible Iran deal, stuttering China economy
Oil prices tumble on possible Iran deal, stuttering China economy

Oil prices slumped more than five percent Monday on the rising prospects of a return of Iranian oil to the market and data showing China's economic recovery stuttering under Covid-19 restrictions. Oil prices, which had already been sharply lower on the Chinese data, pushed even further lower and recording daily drops of more than five percent, before later clawing back some of their losses.

Greek phone-hacking scandal: investigative media's key role
Greek phone-hacking scandal: investigative media's key role

Investigative journalism has emerged as a powerful force during Greece's phone-hacking scandal, rocking a government that tries to "control" the media landscape, experts say. With disinformation rife, "investigative media dare to control the power", said media analyst Georges Tzogopoulos.

Germans face big energy levy but government vows aid
Germans face big energy levy but government vows aid

German households face an energy surcharge reaching hundreds of euros in the wake of the Ukraine war, according to the rate published Monday, prompting the government to promise relief measures. He promised that the "levy will be accompanied by another relief package", details of which are still being discussed.