Rutte Favourite To Be Next NATO Boss Despite Dutch Vote Shock
Outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is the clear front-runner to become NATO's next chief, even though a shock far-right win at elections in his homeland risks tarnishing his legacy.
Nissan Triples Investment in Electric Vehicle Production in the UK, Boosting Economy and Jobs
Nissan has announced a groundbreaking £2 billion investment to expand electric vehicle (EV) production in Sunderland.
Oil Prices Drop Further After OPEC+ Delay
Oil prices sank further Thursday after the shock decision by OPEC+ to delay a key policy meeting, suggesting fresh discord in the bloc.
Xi Critic Who Fled China On A Jet Ski Faces Death, Claims His Father
The dissident was once put behind bars for criticising President Xi Jinping.
Kingfisher Faces Profit Woes Amid French Market Struggles as UK Flourishes on 'Improve Not Move' Trend
The company's stock saw a sharp decline of six per cent, marking it as the top faller on the FTSE 100. The underlying issue, as Kingfisher explained, stemmed from ongoing weaknesses in their French market.
Full List Of Travel Chaos UK Is Facing Ahead Of December Vacations
Several train strikes are set to take place next month in the UK.
Global Stocks Retreat As Rally Shows Sign Of Fatigue
Global stock markets gave up some recent gains Tuesday following mixed results from retailers as Wall Street digested Federal Reserve minutes that suggested interest rates could stay high for a while.
UK To Boost Leadership In Space Technology That Monitors Climate Change
The UK has pledged millions to support the development of space technology that tackles global issues like weather prediction, climate-change monitoring and space debris removal.
Bullish Exchange Led by Tom Farley Acquires CoinDesk Amid Crypto Market Surge
The acquisition, executed as an all-cash transaction for 100 per cent ownership of CoinDesk, was sealed with the financial terms kept confidential.
Bing Search Gets Generative AI Captions Feature, Here's What It Does
The newly introduced Generative AI Captions feature is powered by OpenAI's latest LLM, GPT 4.
What Are The Best European Countries For Digital Nomads?
In a bid to help the economy recover from the financial effects of COVID-19, European authorities have welcomed remote workers through the digital nomad visa.
Nasdaq Leads As US Stocks Extend Rally While Treasury Yields Fall
Wall Street stocks extended a heady run Monday, with tech shares leading the advance as US Treasury yields retreated and artificial intelligence stayed a hot commodity.
UK Becomes the First Country To Authorise Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Anemia Treatment
The MHRA has approved Casgevy gene therapy for sickle cell anaemia and β-thalassemia treatment, making the UK the first country to approve a gene editing tool as a treatment procedure after considerable success in trials.
Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Rally Across Europe
Thousands of protesters rallied across France and Britain on Saturday calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, while hundreds of others turned out again in cities across Europe.
US Transition To Electric Vehicles Faces Delays
The US transition to electric cars has hit a speed bump, with concerns about vehicle range and limited charging capacity adding to core affordability issues.
Greece Travel Warning As Foreign Office Changes Advisory For UK Tourists
Greece is always one of the top vacation destinations among travellers from the UK.
Renault Tries To Lure Investment For New Electric Car Unit
French automaker Renault on Wednesday held an investors day for its new electric vehicle subsidiary Ampere, hoping to win over investment with slashed costs and an electric car costing less than 20,000 euros ($21,600).
Inflation, Higher Rates Hit Eurozone Growth Outlook
The European Commission on Wednesday lowered its eurozone growth forecast for 2023 and 2024, saying the high cost of living and interest rates were weighing on consumers and businesses.
Heat Projected To Kill Nearly Five Times More People By 2050
Nearly five times more people will likely die due to extreme heat in the coming decades, an international team of experts warned on Wednesday, adding that without action on climate change the "health of humanity is at grave risk".
Iceland Is Still Preparing For Volcanic Eruption After Authorities Declare High Threat
More than 3,000 residents have been evacuated from Grindavik as the construction of lava barriers at the Svartsengi Geothermal Power Plant continues.
Turkey Set To Overtake France In Top Holiday Destinations Among European Travellers
Turkey welcomed 44.6 million tourists last year.
The Growing Cyber Threat To Global Shipping
The cyberattack that paralysed several major Australian ports was a sharp reminder of what governments and experts say is a growing threat to shipping, the lifeblood of the global economy.
Global Stocks On Cautious Footing Before Key US Inflation Data
Wall Street stocks finished mixed on Monday while European markets recovered from heavy selling last week, as traders awaited key US inflation data amid concerns over the prospect of another interest rate hike next month.
Report Says British Women Are The World's Biggest Binge Drinkers
A recent OECD report has left British women labelled as "unattractive" for being the biggest binge drinkers – compared to women in other countries.
Hundreds Of Thousands Stage Armistice Day Pro-Palestinian Rally In London
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Saturday condemned far-right protesters and Hamas sympathisers, as hundreds of thousands of pro-Palestinian supporters marched through London calling for a ceasefire in Israel's war in Gaza.
Food Inflation Expected to Subside by Easter, Amidst Global Economic Stability
This optimistic forecast comes from George Weston, the CEO of Associated British Foods (ABF), a conglomerate that oversees brands like Kingsmill Bread, Twinings Tea and Silver Spoon Sugar, along with the Primark budget clothing chain.
IDF Say Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar Is 'Surrounded In His Bunker'
The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) report that troops have Hamas Leader Yahyu Sinwar "surrounded in his bunker" and the Hamas Head of Weapons has been "eliminated".
Health Tech Company Expands Digital Healthcare Platform To U.K. Hospitals And Medical Care Centers
Buddy Healthcare, A Finnish health technology company, announces the expansion of their digitized healthcare platform into the U.K. market.
Travel Warning: France Set To Cancel More Than 16,000 Flights In 2024
More than 2.5 million flights pass through the French airspace each year.
Travel Warning: Spain Prepares To Ban Flights Between Popular Cities
The move will be a part of Spain's 2050 climate action plan.