Italian leader tones down divisive rhetoric but carries on with pursuit of far-right agenda
When Giorgia Meloni was running to become Italy’s first far-right head of government of the post-war era, she steeped her winning campaign in the sharply ideological rhetoric of national sovereignty, “traditional families” and fear of migrants
2023-08-25 14:20
German economy stagnates in Q2 after winter recession
BERLIN The German economy stagnated in the second quarter compared to the previous three months, following a winter
2023-08-25 14:18
U.S., China set for talks as they bring trade closer to shores
By Joe Cash and Kripa Jayaram U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo visits China from Sunday to shore up
2023-08-25 13:58
Dollar marches to over two-month peak ahead of Powell speech
By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE The U.S. dollar rose to a more than two-month peak on Friday, on course
2023-08-25 13:55
Florida elementary school principal and teacher are placed on leave after Black students are singled out at an assembly
The principal and a teacher at a Flagler County, Florida, elementary school are on paid administrative leave after an assembly was held only for fourth and fifth-grade Black students, who were collectively told to improve their school performance, according to the school district -- regardless of how each student was doing individually.
2023-08-25 13:52
AP WAS THERE: A 1953 CIA-led coup in Iran topples prime minister, cements shah's power
In August 1953, a CIA-backed coup toppled Iran’s prime minister, cementing the rule of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi for over 25 years before the 1979 Islamic Revolution
2023-08-25 13:51
As Fed registers gains, Powell may take a lay low approach
By Howard Schneider JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming Inflation has been falling. The unemployment rate is a low 3.5%. The
2023-08-25 13:29
Europe is cracking down on Big Tech. This is what will change when you sign on
Starting Friday, Europeans will see their online life change
2023-08-25 13:24
The countdown to Max Verstappen's likely 3rd straight F1 title begins at the Dutch GP
The countdown to Max Verstappen’s likely third straight Formula One title begins on Sunday at the Netherlands Grand Prix
2023-08-25 13:23
Inside Mali: What now for the country that bet its security on Wagner?
Fears over Mali's future are growing - it relies on Wagner for security but the group's leader is now believed to be dead.
2023-08-25 13:16
Top China talent show suspended after uproar over treatment of late pop star Coco Lee
One of China's most popular talent shows has been suspended after claims of mistreatment allegedly made by the late pop star Coco Lee sparked outrage on Chinese social media.
2023-08-25 12:56
What is Stockholm syndrome? It all started with a bank robbery 50 years ago
This week marks 50 years since a failed bank robbery that gave rise to Stockholm syndrome, a term used to describe the bond that victims of kidnappings or hostage situations sometimes develop with their captors
2023-08-25 12:51