July Was the Hottest Month on Record
July was officially Earth’s hottest month on record, causing the Antarctic to shrink at a record pace and
2023-08-09 16:22
Italy Trims Bank Windfall Tax After $10 Billion Value Wiped Out
The Italian government backtracked on part of its new windfall tax on banks, saying it would introduce a
2023-08-09 15:59
Europe Cuts Back on Firefighters Even as Blazes Ravage Continent
Most countries in Europe are paring their army of firefighters even as the continent battles increasingly intense heat
2023-08-09 15:58
UK’s Voter Register Was Hacked. No One Noticed for 15 Months
Hackers were able to access UK voter registers undetected for 15 months, the Electoral Commission said, raising questions
2023-08-09 15:46
Deflation: Why falling prices in China raise concerns
The world's second largest economy has slipped into deflation for the first time in more than two years.
2023-08-09 15:29
Stuffed Russian Grain Ports Show Risk of Black Sea Escalation
Russian grain ports are overflowing after two big harvests. That means any military escalation in the crucial Black
2023-08-09 15:23
German Government to Approve Climate Fund Boost to €212 Billion
Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s government will on Wednesday approve a top-up of Germany’s special Climate and Transformation Fund by
2023-08-09 14:50
Record China Data Revision May Make Export Picture Look Better
China’s customs authority made the biggest downgrade on record to a monthly export figure, a move that could
2023-08-09 14:23
Indonesia’s Rush to Finish China-Funded Rail Raises Safety Fears
Indonesia is again delaying the opening of a China-funded high-speed train, citing safety concerns. The soft launch of
2023-08-09 14:20
Global Law Firm Retreats From China Ahead of Data Crackdown
Global law firm Dentons is splitting from its Chinese operations to comply with impending data regulations, one of
2023-08-09 13:50
UK Warns Businesses to Stay Out of ‘Woke’ Culture Wars
British banks have already got a taste of what it’s like to be drawn into the global culture
2023-08-09 12:29
China Sprints Ahead in Race to Modernize Global Money Flows
A new platform to expand the reach of China’s digital yuan and other central bank digital currencies is
2023-08-09 12:26