HANGZHOU, China (Reuters) – Chinese retailer Alibaba on Monday said sales for its annual Singles’ Day shopping blitz jumped 25% in the first nine hours…
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With discounts galore and Taylor Swift, Alibaba eyes another record Singles' Day
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Alibaba Group (BABA.N) will kick off its annual 24-hour shopping extravaganza on Monday with deals and deep discounts galore, and a performance…
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Lorries face two day wait at Dover after no-deal Brexit, leaked documents warn
Lorries could be stuck at Dover for up to 48-hours in the event of a no-deal Brexit, which would pose a ‘clear and present danger’…
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Man dies day after falling ill at Reading Festival
A man has died after falling ill at Reading Festival during the Bank Holiday weekend. Police said the death of the man, who has not…
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Busy day for Boris Johnson as his first G7 summit draws to a close
Boris Johnson will hold face-to-face meetings with four world leaders today as his first G7 summit draws to a close. The prime minister is going…
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Indian coffee industry tycoon goes missing, investors spooked
BENGALURU (Reuters) – The founder and largest shareholder of India’s biggest coffee-chain owner Coffee Day Enterprises (CODE.NS) went missing on Tuesday, with media reports citing…
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Africa’s proverb of the day
Proverbs are an integral part of African culture. Passed on from generation to generation for centuries, they are still in wide use today and are…
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The best Amazon Prime Day 2019 deals on offer today
Amazon’s Prime Day 2019 savings event is now underway, with deals available on a variety of products. Customers can expect to find offers on various…
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‘Greatest day’ in Australian women’s sport
It has been described by many as the greatest day in Australian women’s sporting history. Australians woke up on Monday to a cascade of achievements…
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Working just ONE day a week is best for your mental health, study finds – The Sun
WORKING just one day a week is ideal for mental health, a study reveals. But spending any longer grafting for a wage offers no extra…
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The day Trump ran for president, and what people predicted
When Donald Trump descended the golden escalator to announce his run for president, none in the sceptical media pack below could have imagined he would…
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May Day bank holiday to move to mark 75th anniversary of VE Day
The May Day bank holiday is to be moved back four days next year to coincide with the 75th anniversary of VE Day. The national…
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Trade War, Doris Day, Apple: Your Tuesday Briefing
(Want to get this briefing by email? Here’s the sign-up.) Good morning, We’re covering China’s response to U.S. tariffs, the life of Doris Day, and…
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‘Six die each day’ crossing Mediterranean
An average of six migrants died crossing the Mediterranean every day last year, a UN report says. Italy had earlier highlighted the lower overall number…
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