Explainer-Germany's Plans To Spread Gas Price Risk
Germany has prepared a facility to impose a levy on all gas consumers to help suppliers grappling with soaring gas import prices, according to a draft law amendment seen by Reuters.
Beet This: Ukraine Wins Fight To Protect Borshch Soup
Beet this: Ukraine wins fight to protect borshch soup
In Switzerland, First Same-sex Couples Say "I Do"
Alois Carnier, 57, and Peter Leu, 67, said "wholeheartedly, I do" to each other on Friday as same-sex marriages became legal in Switzerland.
French Court Jails Serial Rapist For 20 Years
French court jails serial rapist for 20 years
Why Sentiment In Industrial Metals Has Been Crumbling
Industrial metal prices have just seen their biggest quarter of falls in many years, with the market reflecting exposure to China's COVID lockdowns, inflation, rising interest rates and stalled growth.
With A Dash Of Spice, Reliance And Britain's Pret Bet On India's Changing Tastes
British snack chain Pret will adapt its menu to local tastes when it opens in Indian cities and airports under a partnership with retail giant Reliance to try to satisfy the nation's growing appetite for upmarket refreshment.
Tour De France Gets Underway In Rain-swept Copenhagen
Tour de France gets underway in rain-swept Copenhagen
WikiLeaks' Assange Lodges Appeal Against U.S. Extradition
WikiLeaks' founder Julian Assange has appealed to the High Court in London to block his extradition to the United States to face criminal charges, his brother said on Friday, the latest step in his legal battle that has dragged on for more than a decade.
Palestinians Pin Scant Hope On Biden Visit After Setbacks Under Trump
As the United States strives to boost defence ties between Israel and Arab states, Palestinians await with increasing gloom the first visit of President Joe Biden after what they see as a string of broken promises by Washington.
Djokovic, Alcaraz Close In On Wimbledon Duel As Women Draw Opens Up
Novak Djokovic faces fellow Serb Miomir Kecmanovic for a place in the Wimbledon last 16 on Friday as John Isner targets becoming the aces king of tennis.
Wall Street Kicks Off Second-half With Losses On Slowdown Worries
Wall Street started the second half of the year on a dull note on Friday as investors worried over the risks to economic growth from the Federal Reserve's resolve to curb rising prices at all costs.
Wall St Begins Second-half With Losses On Growth Worries
Wall Street started the second half of the year on a dull note on Friday as investors worried over the risks to economic growth from the Federal Reserve's resolve to curb rising prices at all costs.
Wall Street Set For Opening Losses In Gloomy Start To Second-half
Futures pointed to opening losses on Wall Street at the start of the second-half on Friday, as investor worried about the hit to economic growth from the aggressive steps by policymakers determined to stamp out raging inflation.
EU Agrees Rulebook For 'Wild West' Crypto Markets
The European Union on Thursday reached a provisional deal on the world's first set of comprehensive rules to regulate what one lawmaker called the "Wild West" crypto market.
Australia PM Hails 'New Start' In Ties With France
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese welcomed a "new start" in relations with France as he met President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Friday, after an acrimonious row between the countries over a submarine contract last year.
Russian Envoy To Bulgaria To Ask Moscow To Shut Embassy After Mass Expulsions
Russia's ambassador to Bulgaria said on Friday she would ask Moscow to close its embassy in the Balkan country after her appeal for Sofia to reverse what she called an unprecedented hostile step to expel 70 Russian diplomatic staff was ignored.
Eurozone Inflation Hits Record, As Gas Crunch Looms
Eurozone inflation hits record, as gas crunch looms
Back To The Future? Cargo Giant Cargill Turns To Sails To Cut Carbon
In a new take on ancient technology, Cargill, one of the world's biggest charterers of ships, is to add state-of-the art sails to a vessel early next year to test whether wind power can cut its carbon emissions, a top company executive said.
US Warns Of Jihadists And Russian Forces As Africa War Games End
US warns of jihadists and Russian forces as Africa war games end
Chip Stocks Hammered As Micron Forecast Signals Waning Demand
A handful of chipmakers including Micron and AMD have signaled waning demand as red-hot inflation squeezes spending, even as it eases a two-year global semiconductor shortage that has hit production of everything from cars to smartphones.
Chip Stocks Fall As Micron Outlook Signals Easing Demand
A handful of chipmakers including Micron and AMD have signaled waning demand as red-hot inflation squeezes consumer and corporate spending, while easing a two-year global semiconductor shortage that was exacerbated by supply-chain disruptions.
Pakistan's June Inflation Surges To Highest In Over A Decade
Pakistan's consumer price index (CPI) rose 21.3% in June from a year earlier, the statistics bureau said on Friday, for the South Asian nation's highest inflation in 13 years.
Trial Of US Basketball Star Griner Opens In Russia
Trial of US basketball star Griner opens in Russia
UK PM Back In Crisis Mode After Foreign Tour
UK PM back in crisis mode after foreign tour
Ottawa Kicks Off Canada Day Expecting Anti-government Protests
The first in-person Canada Day celebrations in three years kicked off on Friday with a huge police presence and street closures throughout downtown Ottawa to prevent anti-government "freedom" protesters from disrupting the festivities.
'True Democracy Never Started': Hong Kongers React To Xi's Speech
'True democracy never started': Hong Kongers react to Xi's speech
U.S. West Coast Port Labor Contract Expires, Raising Stakes For Talks
The union and employers negotiating a new labor contract for more than 22,000 U.S.
As U.S. West Coast Port Labor Contract Expiry Looms, Both Sides Vow To Keep Talking
The union and employers negotiating a new labor contract for more than 22,000 U.S.
Dreaded U.S. West Coast Port Labor Contract Expiration Ticks Closer
The contract covering more than 22,000 workers at 29 U.S.
U.S. Housing Hold-ups Put Thousands Of Jobs On The Line
U.S. mortgage lenders, refinancing companies and real-estate brokers may lay off thousands of employees in the coming months, industry sources said, as many Americans put off buying a home.
