
China is lining up a Harvard-trained economist as its next central bank chief
China has named an economist who studied at Cambridge University and Harvard University to a key political post at its central bank that could position him to eventually replace governor Yi Gang.
2023-07-03 17:27

Sunak Faces Three Weeks of Danger in Bid to Revive Tories
Rishi Sunak faces an awkward three-week political test that is likely to have a lasting impact on his
2023-07-03 17:24

France riots ease as mayors call anti-violence rally
French mayors denounce "extreme violence" of the protests which swept the country for almost a week.
2023-07-03 16:50

Singapore Tells Crypto Platforms to Keep Client Money in a Trust
Singapore will require cryptocurrency exchanges to keep customer assets in a trust before the end of the year,
2023-07-03 15:45

Vivica A. Fox says Independence Day sequel was 'not good' without Will Smith
Vivica A. Fox has admitted failing to get Will Smith to reprise his role in the Independence Day sequel was a big mistake
2023-07-03 15:26

Swiss Inflation Returned Below SNB’s 2% Ceiling in June
Swiss inflation slowed to below the 2% ceiling targeted by the Swiss National Bank, offering limited reassurance to
2023-07-03 14:58

Pakistan Stocks Surge By Most in Three Years on IMF Loan Deal
Pakistan’s key stock gauge surged by the most in over three years on Monday after the nation clinched
2023-07-03 13:56

New Zealand bans plastic bags for fresh produce in supermarkets
Supermarkets already ban take-home bags but now thin bags used for vegetables will be outlawed too.
2023-07-03 13:46

Peterborough: 'I'm privileged to help pupils learn Korean culture'
In Wha Kim spends her lunch break introducing Peterborough pupils to Korean language and culture.
2023-07-03 13:21

Ukraine war: The lethal minefields holding up Kyiv's counter-offensive
Russia has mined vast swathes of Ukrainian territory its holds, inflicting casualties as Kyiv advances.
2023-07-03 12:56

Thai elephant flown home after alleged abuse in Sri Lanka
Bangkok demanded the return of the animal after claims it was tortured while kept at a Buddhist temple.
2023-07-03 12:55

ECB’s Kazimir Stands Trial in Slovakia on Bribery Charges
The corruption trial of European Central Bank Governing Council member Peter Kazimir begins Monday, threatening embarrassment to the
2023-07-03 12:28