Italy’s Windfall Profits Tax on Banks Spooks Markets
Italy’s right-wing government spooked markets with an unexpected tax on banks’ windfall profits, sending the country’s leading lenders
2023-08-08 15:45
Graffiti Battle Erupts on London Street Over Chinese Politics
A group of artists apparently from China whitewashed a wall long decorated by artists in London and then
2023-08-08 12:16
Most Britons Say Sunak Will Fail to Meet ‘Stop the Boats’ Vow
Fewer than one in ten Britons think Rishi Sunak will meet his pledge to stop asylum seekers reaching
2023-08-08 07:57
Sahel Deaths Are Surging, Contradicting Juntas’ Security Claims
The number of people killed in Africa’s central Sahel region is surging this year, contradicting the claims by
2023-08-07 20:22
China Fans Barred From Wearing Rainbows at Gay-Friendly Show
Beijing concert-goers say they were prevented from displaying rainbow imagery at a pop singer’s performance on Saturday, in
2023-08-07 18:16
Pakistan to Call Elections This Week After Imran Khan Jailed
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to dissolve parliament days before his term expires at the end
2023-08-07 17:25
Albanese Warns on Indigenous Vote Failure as Poll Support Wanes
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wanted the biggest annual festival of Indigenous Australians to re-ignite his legacy-defining referendum on
2023-08-07 08:53
Londoners Are Struggling to Afford Homes Elsewhere in the UK Too
London’s expensive housing market is notorious for pricing out would-be buyers. Now its residents are struggling to afford
2023-08-07 07:29
Argentina’s Bullrich Would Remove FX Controls With IMF Help
Argentina’s presidential hopeful Patricia Bullrich would seek greater support from the International Monetary Fund to untangle currency controls
2023-08-04 22:58
Colombia Prosecutor Says Criminals Financed Petro’s Campaign
The son of Colombian President Gustavo Petro said he would turn over evidence that money from crime found
2023-08-04 09:28
Thai Court Delays Decision on Plea Against Pita’s PM Bid Denial
Thailand’s constitutional court delayed a decision on whether to accept or reject a petition against a parliament move
2023-08-03 12:53
China Seeks Tip-Offs From Public on Obstacles to Private Sector
China has unveiled its latest show of concern for the embattled private sector: asking citizens to call out
2023-08-03 11:47