Britain cuts stake in NatWest via £1.24 billion share sale
The British government has sold 1.24 billion pounds ($1.58 billion) worth of shares in NatWest Group back to the lender, it said on Friday, decreasing its stake to about 22.5% from nearly 26% previously.
Ukraine war updates: Russia says it isn’t bluffing over threats to use nuclear weapons; ‘difficult night’ for Kharkiv
Russia’s Dmitry Medvedev said on Friday that the Kremlin isn’t bluffing over its threats to use tactical nuclear weapons against Ukraine.
CNBC Daily Open: Trump guilty in hush money trial
A New York jury convicted former President Donald Trump on all 34 felony charges of falsifying business records related to a hush money payment.
Oil alliance OPEC+ could extend production cuts this weekend as focus shifts away from Middle East tensions, sources say
The OPEC+ alliance meets on June 2 to decide the next steps of its production policy.
In the struggle against pollution, the humble mushroom could prove to be a valuable tool
Research suggests that the waste left over from growing the fungi could have a sustainable use: removing pollutants from water.
France is aiming to become a global AI superpower — but not without help from U.S. Big Tech
The Viva Technology conference in Paris last week was buzzing with talk about how far France has come as a leader in artificial intelligence.
Luxury homebuyers can now get an art collection as part of the deal
Realtors are going beyond “staging” a property with art and furniture and are hiring experts to curate art collections for homes.
Here are the top 25 airlines in the world, according to AirlineRatings.com
Qatar Airways is the “Airline of the Year,” according to AirlineRatings.com. The Doha-based airline’s back on top after falling behind Air New Zealand in 2023.
What is the internet of bodies?
Technological devices and the human body are no strangers. From glasses to hearing aids to pacemakers, we’ve been wearing, ingesting and implanting technology for decades. But soon, these devices will have the capacity to completely merge with the body…
China will restrict exports of some aviation, aerospace equipment to ‘safeguard national security’
Beijing said it opposes any country or region using controlled items from China to engage in activities that undermine its national security.
