Oprah Winfrey to produce shows for Apple
Television personality Oprah Winfrey has agreed to produce shows for Apple as the iPhone maker prepares to make a push into original content.
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EU sets higher target for renewable energy by 2030
The EU agreed Thursday to raise its consumption target from wind, solar and other renewable energy sources, aiming for 32 percent by 2030 rather than the previous 27 percent.
Germany agrees to lease Israeli-made drones: manufacturer
Germany has agreed a nine year deal worth over half a billion dollars to lease Israeli military reconnaissance drones capable of carrying missiles, the aircraft's manufacturers said Thursday.
Brexit could make UK car sector 'extinct': business lobby
The president of Britain's main business lobby on Wednesday warned that the country's car industry risked "becoming extinct" outside the EU's customs union.
Toyota investing $1 billion in Asian ride-share firm Grab
Toyota said Wednesday it was investing $1 billion in Asia ride-share company Grab, as the Japanese automaker looks to expand beyond its core business into the "mobility" sector.
Blockbuster antitrust trial impact to go beyond AT&T, Time Warner
With a judge set to rule in the trial over the merger of AT&T and Time Warner, any decision could have a far-reaching impact on the media and communications sector and the future course of antitrust enforcement.
No agreement yet between US, China on ZTE: Trump aide
The United States and China have not yet reached a deal on Chinese telecoms giant ZTE that would lift crippling sanctions against the company, top US economic advisor Larry Kudlow said Wednesday.
Microsoft embraces collaboration in $7.5B deal for GitHub
Microsoft is paying $7.5 billion for the popular coder hangout GitHub as the maker of Windows further embraces the types of open-source projects it used to shun.
Fox sets shareholder vote on Disney tie-up July 10
Media-entertainment giant 21st Century Fox said Wednesday it called a shareholder meeting July 10 to vote on the sale of key television and film operations to Walt Disney Co.
Toshiba says China approves sale of chip unit to Bain consortium
Embattled Japanese conglomerate Toshiba on Thursday said Chinese regulators have given approval for its plan to sell its prized chip unit—the final hurdle to complete the deal.
