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Cyberattack hits European airports
Cyberattack hits European airports

Major European airports including Brussels, Berlin and London's Heathrow were Saturday hit by a cyberattack on checkin systems that caused cancellations and long delays for many passengers.

September 20, 2025

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Novartis chief eyes ways to end higher US drug prices: media
Novartis chief eyes ways to end higher US drug prices: media

Amid a threat of towering US tariffs, Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis is seeking ways to enable Americans to pay less for their medicines, its chief said in an interview published Saturday.

September 20, 2025

Trump's $100,000 fee for H-1B visas, a tech industry favourite, concerns India
Trump's $100,000 fee for H-1B visas, a tech industry favourite, concerns India

India's leading trade body said on Saturday it was concerned by a new annual $100,000 fee that US President Donald Trump ordered for H-1B skilled worker visas, an addition that could have major repercussions for the tech industry where such permits are widespread.

September 20, 2025

Swiatek shrugs off double duty to reach Korea Open final
Swiatek shrugs off double duty to reach Korea Open final

Iga Swiatek blazed into the Korea Open final after bad weather forced her to play two matches on Saturday, winning both in a combined time of two and a half hours.

September 20, 2025

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Macron takes risk with Palestinian statehood recognition
Macron takes risk with Palestinian statehood recognition

French President Emmanuel Macron scored a major diplomatic coup by declaring his intention to recognise a Palestinian state but the move risks being followed by bitter retaliation from Israel while not providing concrete benefits to the Palestinians, analysts and sources say.

September 20, 2025

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Europe lead Team World 3-1 after Laver Cup Day 1
Europe lead Team World 3-1 after Laver Cup Day 1

World number one Carlos Alcaraz, fresh off his US Open triumph at Flushing Meadows, eased into the Laver Cup on Friday with a doubles victory that pushed Europe's lead to 3-1 over Team World after the opening day of the global tennis event.

September 20, 2025