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Ukraine war: Marriott hotel chain to leave Russia after 25 years

The Marriott hotel chain has announced it is leaving Russia after 25 years, saying Western restrictions made it "impossible" to keep operating there.

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US firms add more jobs than expected in May

US employers added more new jobs than expected in May with payrolls rising by 390,000, according to new data.

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Chicken rice: Why Singapore's much-loved dish is under threat

Rachel Chong loves chicken rice so much she eats it three times a week.

"It is number one on my list. It's comfort food [and] it's easily… Read more

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Sheryl Sandberg to leave Facebook after 14 years

Sheryl Sandberg, the chief operating officer of Facebook's parent company Meta, has announced that she is leaving the business after 14 years.

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What are my rights if my flight is cancelled?

Airlines including Tui and EasyJet have cancelled dozens of flights over the half-term holiday, with the travel industry struggling to recruit and… Read more

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Oil price rises as EU cuts Russian imports

Oil prices have hit fresh highs after European Union leaders agreed on a plan to block more than two-thirds of Russian oil imports.

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Cancelled flights: Travel firms have oversold flights and holidays - Shapps

Airlines and operators have "seriously oversold flights and holidays" relative to their capacity to deliver, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has said.

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Sri Lanka urges farmers to plant more rice amid crisis

Sri Lanka is calling on farmers to grow more rice as it faces its worst economic crisis in more than 70 years.

The country's agriculture… Read more