South Africa Electricity Minister Slams Climate Finance Pact
South Africa’s electricity minister attacked the country’s groundbreaking $8.5 billion climate finance pact with some of the world’s
2023-07-26 14:19
Stellantis operating profit rises 11% in H1 topping forecasts
MILAN Carmaker Stellantis said on Wednesday its operating profit rose 11% in the first half of this year,
2023-07-26 14:16
Parents of aid worker Chris Parry to visit Ukraine
Parents of Chris Parry, who died in Ukraine, say they are determined to honour their son's legacy.
2023-07-26 13:50
Deadly Mediterranean wildfires kill more than 40
Wildfires have claimed most lives in Algeria, but blazes are also widespread in Greece and Italy.
2023-07-26 13:49
Simple, versatile, delicious: Blackberry and peach crumble
This recipe is so simple and versatile – I use it to top fruit throughout the seasons,” says chef Emily Scott. “It is lighter than a traditional oat crumble topping, and delicious served with custard or crème fraîche.” Blackberry and peach crisp Serves: 4 Ingredients: For the Amaretti crumble topping: 160g (5½oz) amaretti biscuits 80g (3oz/scant 1 cup) flaked (slivered) almonds 75g (2½oz) unsalted butter, at room temperature 50g (2oz/scant ½ cup) plain (all-purpose) flour 50g (2oz/scant ¼ cup) caster (superfine) sugar For the bramble and peach filling: 350g (12oz) blackberries 6 peaches, skinned and stoned (pitted), sliced (if using frozen peaches, thaw and drain first) 100g (3½oz/scant ½ cup) caster (superfine) sugar 3 tbsp cornflour (corn starch) slaked with 2 tbsp water Zest and juice of ½ lemon Method: 1. Preheat the oven to 200C (180C fan/400F/gas 6). For the crumble topping, blitz the amaretti biscuits with the flaked almonds in a food processor to a rubble. 2. In a mixing bowl, rub the butter and flour together to resemble breadcrumbs, then add the sugar along with the almond rubble and mix together. 3. Spread the mixture out over a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes until golden. Allow to cool. 4. For the filling, place the blackberries, peaches, sugar, cornflour mixture, lemon zest and juice in a heavy-based saucepan and slowly bring to a simmer, stirring all the time to allow the sugar to dissolve. Cook until the fruit is tender. 5. Transfer to an oven-to-table baking dish and sprinkle over the amaretti crumble topping. Finish off in the oven for 5–6 minutes. Don’t forget the cream. ‘Time & Tide’ by Emily Scott (Hardie Grant, £28).
2023-07-26 13:47
Santander Earnings Beat Estimates as Rates Boost Spain, Europe
Banco Santander SA’s earnings beat estimates as higher interest rates in Europe boosted revenue, offsetting the impact of
2023-07-26 13:29
Deutsche Bank Traders Beat Estimates as Expense Headwinds Build
Deutsche Bank AG weathered the trading slowdown better than analysts had expected, in the first indication how Europe’s
2023-07-26 13:19
The risks are rising for Western firms in Russia. So why are so many staying put?
When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, a slew of Western companies left in protest. But some of the world's biggest firms — including Nestlé, Heineken and snack maker Mondelez — stayed put.
2023-07-26 13:17
Heirloom corn in a rainbow of colors makes a comeback in Mexico, where white corn has long been king
Small farmers in Mexico struggling to preserve colorful native corn varieties are finding new hope in the market
2023-07-26 12:53
Analysis-German industry changes tack as river Rhine runs drier
By Christoph Steitz and Vincent Flasseur FRANKFURT/LONDON German industry is finding new ways to transport cargoes from coal
2023-07-26 12:45
Ukraine war: UK criticised for 'lack of understanding' of Wagner's activities in Africa
A new report says that for 10 years the British government under-estimated the Russian mercenary group.
2023-07-26 11:52
South Korea to ease loan curbs for some homeowners paying 'jeonse' deposits
SEOUL South Korea will loosen loan regulations for homeowners having difficulty repaying "jeonse" deposits to tenants, for a
2023-07-26 10:56