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Government borrowing falls by £20bn in year to March

An increase in spending is more than more than offset by increased tax receipts, official figures show.

Microsoft expands AI footprint in Australia with $18 billion investment

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Microsoft announced a new A$25 billion ($18 billion) investment into Australia's digital infrastructure on Thursday, spanning cybersecurity and AI development.

CNBC Daily Open: No path to peace — yet: Trudeau

Canada's former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the path to peace will be challenging as Iran's fragile ceasefire continues.

Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in ING Group Stock?

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Investors need to pay close attention to ING stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

Are Options Traders Betting on a Big Move in Distribution Solutions Group Stock?

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Investors need to pay close attention to DSGR stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

European stocks to open in negative territory as oil prices gain

European stocks are expected to open in negative territory on Thursday as regional market sentiment declines.

Watch: BBC goes undercover at mini-mart selling drugs

BBC UK editor Ed Thomas confronts a shopkeeper secretly filmed selling cannabis and cocaine to one of our researchers.

High Street mini-marts selling cocaine, cannabis and prescription drugs, BBC secret filming reveals

Across the UK, shopfronts are being exploited by criminal gangs pushing illegal drugs, experts say.

Justin Trudeau tells CNBC that international organizations may no longer be fit for purpose. Watch live

Canada has sought to recalibrate its diplomatic relationships amid the geopolitical shifts triggered by the Trump administration.

CNBC Daily Open: Markets cheer ceasefire — but hostilities continue

Despite an extension of the ceasefire in Iran byTrump, Iran has seized ships in the Strait of Hormuz, raising questions if the truce is on shaky ground.