The European political landscape faces significant disruption as US officials commence preliminary ceasefire discussions with Russian counterparts in Riyadh, whilst Emmanuel Macron orchestrates a crucial Paris summit of European defence
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British energy giant BP and its partners have approved a substantial £7 billion gas project in Indonesia, marking a significant expansion of their liquefied natural gas (LNG) operations in the
Dockworkers in ports along the east and Gulf Coasts of America have agreed to resume cargo movement while they continue bargaining collectively with their employers for a new contract. The
The audience fell silent as the Italian with grey hair and a sharp suit entered the packed conference in London. The Bank of America CEO Conference in Marylebone was attended
Commerzbank will hold talks with UniCredit, after the German lender strengthened its defences against an alleged takeover. The German lender had promised to increase profits and payouts for shareholders. Bettina
Germany has escalated the battle for the future of Commerzbank, after Berlin said it was against a takeover just hours after Italy’s UniCredit announced it had increased its share in
The European Central Bank has cut interest rates a second year in a row amid growing concerns over a possible recession in the Eurozone. The 20 central banks that use
Apple lost a €13-billion battle against unpaid taxes, a landmark in European Union law over “sweetheart tax deals”. The European Court of Justice reversed an earlier ruling that favored the
Semiconductor shares listed on Wall Street have lost almost $500 billion in market value since Wednesday, amid fears that trade tensions between China and Taiwan could escalate. Nvidia shares dropped
Elon Musk, Bill Ackman and other tycoons have publicly endorsed Donald Trump for the White House race in the wake of the attempted assassination at a Pennsylvania rally. Musk, the
Brussels will demand that the new French government cut spending or increase taxes by billions of dollars this year. The hard-right is vying to win in upcoming parliamentary elections. The
The United States took another step to end an era of “free trade” with China, by increasing tariffs on imports of “green” technology and other products. This includes a 100%
Microsoft is now selling Teams, its online meetings service, as a separate product from its Office suite, after being scrutinized by competition regulators. The technology group split Teams and Office
Apple was fined €1.8billion (£1.54billion) by European regulators because it stifled competition from rival music streaming services. Spotify has won a major victory in the long-running battle with Apple regarding
Exclusive: Tucker Carlson Interviews Vladimir Putin” features an in-depth interview with the Russian President, focusing on the war in Ukraine, its historical context, and potential resolutions. Putin discusses Russia’s historical claims to parts of Western Ukraine, expresses concerns about NATO expansion, and addresses broken promises made to Russia after the collapse of the Soviet Union. The conversation also covers Russia’s relationship with Ukraine and the West, highlighting accusations of US involvement in Ukraine’s coup, as well as Russia’s actions in Crimea and Donbass. Putin emphasizes the need for implementing the Minsk agreements, denazification in Ukraine, and skepticism regarding Russia posing a global threat. Additionally, the interview delves into economic impacts, the essence of religion, moral values, and the need for international regulation in response to threats from uncontrolled development of AI and genetics. Throughout the discussion, there is a call for peaceful negotiation and readiness for dialogue between Ukraine and larger countries.
