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‘Brexit could destroy our business’: British start-up founder

Tom Cridland says a British vote to leave the European Union could destroy his small clothing business.

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China rules against Apple over iPhone patent claim

Beijing’s Intellectual Property Office has ruled against Apple in a patent dispute brought by a Chinese handset maker.

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Swedish politician’s death 13 years ago mirrors murder of UK lawmaker

The case bears startling similarities to the assassination 13 years ago in Sweden of pro-EU Anna Lindh.

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What will the UK’s EU referendum result mean to S Africa?

The BBC’s Matthew Davies looks at the potential impact of the UK’s EU referendum result on its trade with South Africa.

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President Putin extends olive branch to European Union

Russian President Vladimir Putin extended an olive branch on Friday to the European Union (EU), whose sanctions on Moscow are up for renewal in July.

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HSBC to pay $1.6bn to settle lawsuit

The British bank agrees a $1.6bn settlement to end a 14-year lawsuit by Household International shareholders.

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Judge orders DiCaprio to testify in Wall Street case

The producers of Oscar-nominated film The Wolf of Wall Street face a $25m (£15m) legal action from a former stockbroker who alleges he is depicted as a “depraved” drug-fuelled criminal.

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Hyperloop wars? The pressure to reach 700 mph sparks fierce rivalry

The ultra-high-speed mass transit brainchild of Tesla boss Elon Musk has created a hotbed of competitive rivalry.

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US and Russia ‘like two top sportsmen on the same team,’ Russian deputy PM says

Russia’s deputy prime minister offered a sporting explanation for the tensions between Russia and the U.S. on Friday.

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Revlon to buy Elizabeth Arden for $870m

The company which first introduced American women to eye make-up and makeovers, is being sold to hair care and cosmetics giant, Revlon.