U.S. World Cup team pelted with political questions in tense news conference ahead of crucial Iran game
The coach and players seemed intent on avoiding political topics and keeping the discussion on the game, but their efforts were repeatedly ignored.
iPhone maker Foxconn entices angry workers in China to return as Apple faces supply crunch
Foxconn is offering big bonuses to entice workers back to its Zhengzhou, China factory after labor unrest over a pay dispute saw employees walk out.
Goldman Sachs sees ‘high probability’ of OPEC cut — and expects oil prices to hit $110 next year
OPEC and non-OPEC producers will convene in Vienna, Austria on Dec. 4 to decide on the next phase of production policy.
Energy markets are facing ‘one or two years of extreme volatility,’ Enel CEO says
“We’re looking at one or two years of extreme volatility in the energy markets,” Francesco Starace told CNBC.
Britain tempers controversial plans to make Big Tech remove harmful content
Social media giants will no longer be obliged to take down “legal but harmful” content under revisions to the U.K.’s proposed plans for online safety.
‘Losing is not an option’: Putin is ‘desperate’ to avoid defeat in Ukraine as anxiety rises in Moscow
Moscow faces what’s likely to be months more fighting, military losses and potential defeat.
HSBC eyes bumper dividend from $10 billion sale of Canada business to RBC
British bank HSBC said on Tuesday it had agreed to sell its business in Canada to Royal Bank of Canada for $13.5 billion Canadian dollars ($10.04 billion) in cash.
Chinese Tesla rival Nio and giant Tencent partner to work on self-driving tech
Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio and tech giant Tencent agreed to work together on autonomous driving and high-definition mapping.
South Africa’s economy at a pivotal point as outlook improves but political, energy risks remain
Despite economic reforms in South Africa, the age-old problems of political uncertainty and a failing power system still pose significant risks.
‘Golden era’ for Britain and China’s relationship is over, UK PM Rishi Sunak says
“Let’s be clear, the so-called ‘golden era’ is over,” Sunak said of U.K.-China relations in his first major foreign policy speech.
