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Infographic: How the price of petrol has changed (2001-2021)
The global average price of petrol has doubled over the past 20 years. Here are 5 graphics explaining the oil industry.
From: Inside Story
Can Fumio Kishida overcome Japan’s challenges?
Japan’s former foreign minister is leading governing Liberal Democratic Party and is set to become prime minister.
Malawi’s ex-deputy speaker shoots himself dead in parliament
Clement Chiwaya, 50, killed himself inside the parliament building in Lilongwe.
Opinion
US jobless claims rise for third straight week as layoffs persist
Some economists believe the expiration of federal jobless benefits could be behind last week’s initial claims rise.
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Driver in China successfully sues Tesla for fraud
Court case adds to this year’s spate of bad publicity for Tesla in China – a key market for the electric vehicle maker.
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Boxing bouts fixed at Rio 2016 Olympics, investigation finds
Report said senior officials used their power to select referees and judges.
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US House panel subpoenas organisers of January 6 Trump rally
Committee probing deadly Capitol riot seeks interviews, documents from activists who organised former president’s rally.
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