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Stam, a former Dutch title-winner whose playing career included three years in England with Wigan Athletic, was accused of being part of a criminal enterprise to prepare the smuggling of more than two tonnes (2,217 kilograms) of cocaine with a street value of €41.5million (£48.6m; $65.7m).
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Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2025
Since the introduction of the environmental management system, total emissions at the Munich headquarters have fallen by around 3% year-on-year—from 381 to 369 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025
Global arabica coffee futures have declined by 30% this year and currently sit at around $2.96 per tonne.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2025
Impact of tariffs on aluminum consumers The U.S. faces a large aluminum deficit and relies on importing on average 5.5 million tonnes per year to meet demand, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce.
—Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 24 July 2025
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Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2025
Since the introduction of the environmental management system, total emissions at the Munich headquarters have fallen by around 3% year-on-year—from 381 to 369 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025
Global arabica coffee futures have declined by 30% this year and currently sit at around $2.96 per tonne.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2025
Impact of tariffs on aluminum consumers The U.S. faces a large aluminum deficit and relies on importing on average 5.5 million tonnes per year to meet demand, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce.
—Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 24 July 2025
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“Tonne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tonne. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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