Germany and France will push to scrap a landmark European Union goal to reach climate neutrality for cars by 2035, after agreeing a deal to protect their domestic industries against intensifying global competition.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki asked the prime minister to sign off on delayed appointments to the central bank’s management board in an attempt to break a political standoff that threatens to cripple the institution.
The U.S. declared measles eliminated in 2000—but it could soon lose that status, depending on the conclusions of a meeting of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) next month. Measles cases in the United States are rising; there could be twice as many cases in 2026 as in 2025. The measles trac
Millions affected by smoke from wildfires as schools close, respiratory illnesses soar and diplomatic tensions riseSingapore is threatening to prosecute companies responsible for some of the worst fires in years in neighbouring Indonesia, as the region grows increasingly frustrated with a persistent
With British Columbia voters heading to the polls next week, the ruling party is raising anti-US sentiment and urging residents to avoid the country altogether. The boycott doesn’t seem to apply to the bond market.
The crisis roiling Turkey’s investment industry may be spilling into its fast-growing corporate bond market, potentially crimping smaller companies’ access to financing.
Europe should block the transit of Russian grain through Baltic ports as that may force Moscow seek ways to open trading on the Black Sea, Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs said.
Attacker also killed a teacher and was shot dead by a community member. Plus, NAZA film-makers describe Israel’s attempts to retaliateDon’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning. A 16-year-old shooter opened fire at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday, killing
Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey’s plan to raise bank taxes may help ease Britain’s strained public finances, but risks an awkward difference of opinion with Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey.
Carlyle Group Inc. has agreed to buy $7.7 billion of unsecured personal loans from Truist Financial Corp., among the asset manager’s largest such deals as it expands a push into asset-back credit.
Angola is considering selling bonds in China or tapping Islamic debt markets in the Middle East as the oil-producing nation seeks to diversify its sources of financing, according to a senior finance official.
An important change will soon be made to global timekeeping that aims to prevent potential infrastructure failures akin to the Y2K bug scare. On Thursday, the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) voted to scrap the leap second, an ad hoc time adjustment that's occasionally added so tr
MAGA activists are pushing for President Trump to resort to extraordinary measures — including martial law — if they believe the midterm elections are "rigged."Why it matters: Some of the proposals go far beyond Trump's legal authority — and there's no evidence that the elections will be rigged. But
Elon Musk gave a record $158 million to the GOP’s Senate Leadership Fund, boosting its war chest as Republicans pour money into Texas to defend Ken Paxton.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said rupee and local currency settlements could help countries struggling to access hard currencies continue importing essential goods from India
Regulator for Great Britain weighs up reintroducing market stabilisation charge to prevent firms going bustEnergy suppliers could be forced to pay a charge to rivals if they lure customers with cheaper deals, as the industry regulator for Great Britain attempts to prevent suppliers going bust this w