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1 September 2026

How McDonald’s Big Mac proves Americans are much richer than most Europeans

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How McDonald’s Big Mac proves Americans are much richer than most Europeans

Americans are so much richer than most Europeans — and the proof is at McDonald’s. The average American worker can buy 10,215 Big Macs a year after taxes, according to a new report. That’s more than ...

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Echoes of cold war as US accused of meddling in another Brazilian election

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SK Oceanplant lines up up to eight aframaxes for Greek owner

South Korea’s SK Oceanplant has landed its biggest merchant shipbuilding deal in years, signing a Greek owner for up to eight aframax tankers worth around KRW800bn ($583m). The firm contract is for six 115,000 dwt newbuilds, worth around $430m, and comes with options for another two ships. The vessels will be built at SK Oceanplant’s …

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