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No breakthrough as high school teachers still threaten strike, day before school year

Education Minister Kisch says he’s sitting down with Secondary School Teachers Association head Ran Erez for ‘decisive’ meeting to address gaps in collective salary negotiations

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Implats Profits Meet Lower End of Guidance

Impala Platinum reported sharply lower earnings for fiscal 2023 as production fell, and forecast a 6%-10% rise in costs this year.

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5 million bees fall off a truck near Toronto and drivers are asked to close windows

Police west of Toronto on Wednesday warned drivers to keep their car windows closed after a truck spilled crates carrying five million bees onto a road. (Image credit: Carlos Osorio/AP)

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USD/SGD Steady; Bets on Fed Tightening Cycle Ending Soon May Weigh

USD/SGD was trading steadily in the afternoon Asian session, but may be weighed by bets that the Fed’s tightening cycle is ending soon.

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UBS Begins Next Act in Credit Suisse Merger

UBS booked a record $29 billion net profit last quarter after it integrated Credit Suisse into its books.

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At least 63 killed in fire in multi-storey building in Johannesburg

At least 63 people have been killed in a fire in a multi-storey building in South Africa’s biggest city, authorities have said.

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Man dies in cabin fire in north, another seriously injured

Helicopter rushes injured man to hospital in Haifa suffering from burn injuries and smoke inhalation

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As tensions soar on northern border, Israel works to protect peacekeeper mandate

UN Security Council to vote this week on UNIFIL mission, as Hezbollah tries to limit international force’s freedom of action

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North Korea stages simulation of ‘scorched earth’ nuclear strike

North Korea has performed a simulated “scorched earth” nuclear strike on targets across South Korea.

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Japan Looks to Boost Defense Budget by 13% and Add New Missiles

China tensions loom over $53 billion plan, which raises funds for long-neglected maintenance.

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