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BP Chairman Abruptly Ousted

Energy giant BP shocked the market by announcing the immediate removal of its Chair, Albert Manifold. The board cited "serious concerns" regarding governance standards, oversight, and conduct, causing BP shares to drop 5% in early trading.


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