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Trump urges Johnson and Farage to unite for snap election

The US president says he would like to see UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage "come together" ahead of the UK's election.

04/11/2019

Business

Saudi Arabia kick-starts IPO of world's largest oil company

Saudi Arabia kick-starts IPO of world's largest oil company

03/11/2019

Business

Ghosn's lawyers accuse Japan officials, Nissan execs of collusion

Ghosn's lawyers accuse Japan officials, Nissan execs of collusion

24/10/2019

Poland

Poland election: What's the ruling party's record like on the economy?

While Poland's ruling Law and Justice (PiS) has been criticised by Brussels over rule of law reforms, it's harder to find fault with its handling of the economy.

12/10/2019

World News

Reports from Iran say two missiles hit Iran-owned oil tanker

An Iranian-owned oil tanker was hit by two missiles near the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah, Iran's official news agency IRNA said.

11/10/2019

Denmark

Denmark calls for EU ban on all diesel and petrol cars by 2040

Denmark calls for EU ban on all diesel and petrol cars by 2040

04/10/2019

Business

US fashion retailer Forever 21 files for bankruptcy

US fashion retailer Forever 21 said on Sunday it has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in order to restructure its business.

30/09/2019

Greece

Greek economy shows signs of recovery but banks are reluctant to invest

Greece's international creditors are visiting the Greek capital for their fourth enhanced surveillance evaluation.

23/09/2019

Green News

What is a circular economy and how does it work?

You've probably heard the term a lot recently but what does it mean? The C&A Foundation helps to explain what exactly a circular economy is and how we can help build it.

22/09/2019

Business

Germany expects tough EU talks on energy taxes to counter climate change

Germany expects tough EU talks on energy taxes to counter climate change

20/09/2019

World

Green initiatives 'good for the economy', climate expert tells leaders

A climate change expert has said world governments must realise that green climate initiatives are actually good for the economy. Bob Ward, from the London School of Ecoomics’ Grantham Institute on Climate Change said the two aims need each other.

19/09/2019

Business

US Federal Reserve cuts rates for second time since July

The US Federal Reserve cut rates for the second time since July cited global developments and "muted inflation pressures".

18/09/2019

United Kingdom

UK-based Poles told to 'seriously consider returning home' post-Brexit

Poland's ambassador to the UK has urged his compatriots to "seriously consider returning" to their home country after Brexit.

18/09/2019

Business

Saudi oil attack: 'Looking like' Iran is responsible, says Trump

US 'locked and loaded' as oil prices surge after Saudi oil attack

16/09/2019

World News

Hong Kong leaders to protesters ahead of fresh demonstrations

Carrie Lam says she will prioritise housing, livelihoods.

13/09/2019

World News

U.S. President Trump could meet with Iran's Rouhani at U.N. with no preconditions - Pompeo

U.S. President Trump could meet with Iran's Rouhani at U.N. with no preconditions - Pompeo

11/09/2019

Iran

UK summons Iran ambassador, says assurances over oil tanker breached

UK summons Iran ambassador, says assurances over oil tanker breached

10/09/2019

Business

Carmakers near CO2 cliff-edge in electrification race

Carmakers near CO2 cliff-edge in electrification race

10/09/2019

World News

EU stresses support for Cuba even as U.S. hikes sanctions

EU stresses support for Cuba even as U.S. hikes sanctions

10/09/2019

Business

British Airways pilots ground planes in unprecedented 48-hour strike

British Airways pilots ground planes in unprecedented 48-hour strike

09/09/2019