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Europe's week: Brexit brinkmanship and reviving the EU's fortunes

This week Brexit talks took a new direction after the UK's admission it would break international law. We also take a look Europe's lopsided economic recovery.

Europe News

Is Europe heading for a K-shaped economic recovery?

What then about the recovery? Talk about a V-shaped one has been replaced by one resembling the letter K, says Euronews' Darren McCaffrey.

Business

A more green, social EU after COVID-19? Live with Paolo Gentiloni

After COVID-19, how can the EU restart growth in a more social and 'green' way?

Earth News

Young people call for more green jobs in the UK on Earth Overshoot Day

They performed in the shadow of the UK's first commercial wind farm.

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USA

Apple becomes first US company to be valued at $2 trillion

Apple has become the first US company to hit the milestone as tech companies continue to thrive thanks to the global pandemic.

United Kingdom

UK reports highest number of quarterly job losses since 2009 recession

Employment fell by 220,000 between April and June, the biggest three-month decline in the UK since the global financial crisis.

United Kingdom

Bank of England cautiously upbeat on UK economy, banks and... Brexit

The BoE says the downturn from the pandemic may not be as bad as expected and banks have the capacity to deal with losses, but warns of high uncertainty.

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The rise of lockdown robots - and Nissan takes on Tesla

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How is A.I. and automation helping businesses bounce back post-lockdown? And does Nissan have a car to take on Tesla?

Israel

Thousands march in Israel against Netanyahu's handling of coronavirus

The country had initially managed to keep the epidemic at bay but infections surged after the economy reopened in May.

USA

Trump and US congress in stand-off over aid as COVID-19 crisis worsens

Donald Trump and congressional leaders are trying to pass a new €874 billion package to help the US economy but disagree over COVID-19 testing funds.

Earth News

'Putting nature first' could create nearly 400 million jobs by 2030

Investing in nature could also benefit the economy.

United Kingdom

COVID-19: 649,000 fewer people employed in UK since lockdown began

Official figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) show record-breaking economic inactivity in the UK with 649,000 fewer workers on payrolls.

World News

Coronavirus: China becomes first economy to grow since pandemic began

China becomes first economy to grow since virus pandemic after its worst period of economic decline since the 1960s.

Earth News

Overconsumption is driving the climate crisis, warn scientists

We should be "challenging the notion that riches, and those who possess them, are inherently good”.

Israel

Israel: Tel Aviv protest targets Netanyahu over COVID-19 economic aid

Protesters accuse the Israeli prime minister of failing to address economic woes brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.

Germany

Germany's EU Presidency rejects private sponsors to show 'integrity'

The practice of obtaining sponsorship from private companies to organise the rotating presidency of the EU was brought to light by a complaint to the European Ombudsman who called the member countries of the European Council to order.

Economy

Decision day in the race for Eurogroup presidency

Whoever wins the post will is taking over at a time of economic turmoil, as fresh economic forecasts show an even deeper recession than anticipated.

Spotlight

Hong Kong's new business and cultural normal

In partnership with Hong Kong

As the world struggles with the coronavirus pandemic, Spotlight explores how Hong Kong's start-up and cultural scene is adapting.

Economy

EU to experience 'even deeper recession' than anticipated

The European Commission announced that the euro area economy will contract by 8.7%, as the lifting of lockdown measures has been more gradual than expected.

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Lifting lockdowns, innovating against COVID and staycation trends

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Business Line looks at why ending lockdown in the UK may not save some businesses; a Dubai-based initiative to help innovators get their COVID-fighting technologies to market; and, how an unexpected eco-staycation trend in Italy could provide a welcome boost to local business.