South Africa’s Central Bank Warns ANC over Spending Risks
South Africa is strapped for cash and the country’s central bank has a stern warning for the ruling
2023-09-23 15:28
Hi, Robot: machines take over at China's Asian Games
From autonomous bug zappers to android pianists and driverless ice-cream trucks, machines rule the world -- at least...
2023-09-23 14:54
Greece Reckons Detente Can Bind Erdogan to the West for Good
One of Europe’s longest-standing grudges is ripe to be mended. This time last year, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos
2023-09-23 14:53
Alpine Tunnel Chaos Puts Crucial European Network Under Strain
When a landslide blocked an aging Alpine tunnel connecting Italy and France this summer, Livio Ambrogio knew what
2023-09-23 14:20
UK's colossal HS2 project in danger of going off the rails
HS2, the UK's second high-speed train line after the one leading to the Channel Tunnel, has suffered spiralling costs despite the route being cut short, raising fears...
2023-09-23 13:53
Sunak Hopes ‘Sensible Populist’ Does Better Than Mr. Stability
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak came to power almost a year ago promising to bring a business-like sensibility to
2023-09-23 13:51
Apple removes Andrew Tate's 'Real World Portal' from app store after being slammed by toxic influencer's victims
Apple removed Andrew Tate's Real World Portal app due to allegations of operating as a pyramid scheme and promoting misogyny
2023-09-23 13:49
One year on, Nord Stream sabotage remains a mystery
The September 26, 2022 explosions that damaged the Nord Stream pipelines cut off a major route for Russian gas exports to Europe and fuelled geopolitical tensions already running...
2023-09-23 13:46
Hong Kong Relaxes Mortgage Rules as Property Market Falters
Hong Kong is relaxing its mortgage rules for homes under construction, as the government takes further steps to
2023-09-23 13:25
China Stock Bargains, Bund Summit Strain: Saturday Asia Briefing
The EU’s chief trade negotiator Valdis Dombrovskis kicked off the Bund Summit in Shanghai by lamenting Europe’s “very
2023-09-23 13:17
The federal government is headed into a shutdown. What does it mean, who's hit and what's next?
The federal government is heading toward a shutdown that will disrupt many services, squeeze workers and roil politics
2023-09-23 12:48
Russia’s Diesel Exports Ban Is Risky for Moscow and World Alike
With the northern hemisphere winter approaching and global diesel markets already tight, Russia has banned exports of the
2023-09-23 12:46