![Japan's Toshiba set to end 74-year stock market history](/i/c/5b295370-38c7-4980-ffdc-83136dacadf7.webp)
Japan's Toshiba set to end 74-year stock market history
A group of investors plans to take the company private after buying more than 78% of its shares.
2023-09-21 10:58
![US spending in Ukraine explained in four charts](/i/c/94dfcac0-26e3-c2a9-c007-23eb764b843c.webp)
US spending in Ukraine explained in four charts
Volodymyr Zelensky needs the US to give more aid to Ukraine, but some are growing wary of the hefty price tag.
2023-09-21 08:00
![Japan: One in 10 people aged 80 or older for first time](/i/c/5e06ff96-9488-0459-2d12-e3a9265891a4.webp)
Japan: One in 10 people aged 80 or older for first time
The world's oldest country has long struggled with how to provide for its ageing and declining population.
2023-09-19 13:26
![United Nations General Assembly leaders look for unity over crises](/i/c/c6c6ff8d-d340-44db-88af-9ba05ea814c8.webp)
United Nations General Assembly leaders look for unity over crises
Many of those gathering in New York will want to prioritise climate change over the war in Europe.
2023-09-19 09:22
![UAW prepares to strike as contract talks hit deadline](/i/c/31b97a46-36b9-9b49-380a-ea682d1f0963.webp)
UAW prepares to strike as contract talks hit deadline
Union boss Shawn Fain says companies can afford demands, including a 40% pay rise.
2023-09-14 22:49
![RTÉ director general announces recruitment freeze](/i/c/affb2b00-08f0-2066-c849-9076872917fa.webp)
RTÉ director general announces recruitment freeze
All discretionary spending will be stopped in plans to restore confidence in the Irish broadcaster.
2023-09-13 19:52
![China insurance boss sentenced in finance crackdown](/i/c/8d8aee6d-be29-b82d-9797-ef7c0c8f6a69.webp)
China insurance boss sentenced in finance crackdown
Ex-China Life Insurance boss Wang Bin is the latest high-profile boss to be caught up in the crackdown.
2023-09-13 12:23
![Has Australia cleaned up its act on climate?](/i/c/111c22d4-1500-5366-da23-a51aaf9ade57.webp)
Has Australia cleaned up its act on climate?
Elected last year, PM Anthony Albanese vowed to haul his laggard nation from the "naughty corner".
2023-09-08 00:47
![Country Garden: Debt crisis-hit China property giant in record loss](/i/c/105b2985-5555-9709-b735-34f4dedfe135.webp)
Country Garden: Debt crisis-hit China property giant in record loss
Country Garden reported a record $6.7bn loss for the first six months of the year.
2023-08-31 11:15
![Is India exporting food inflation to the world?](/i/c/58bc15b6-6c99-7411-f799-1c350397dc82.webp)
Is India exporting food inflation to the world?
India is keeping domestic food prices in check with export bans - but what does this mean for the world?
2023-08-31 06:28
![Chevron: Workers at major Australia gas facilities to strike](/i/c/068a8a42-51ba-8d92-db27-1b0a1b33d010.webp)
Chevron: Workers at major Australia gas facilities to strike
Industrial action at two plants raises concerns that energy prices could rise in Europe.
2023-08-29 15:55
![France to spend €200m destroying wine as demand falls](/i/c/df0545d4-25bd-706f-923f-6e2b4ce9b0a2.webp)
France to spend €200m destroying wine as demand falls
A cocktail of problems hit the industry, including demand for wine falling as more people drink craft beer.
2023-08-26 07:27