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.
UK airline easyJet says holiday demand holding up
British airline easyJet said early bookings for next spring and summer were looking positive.
LME had regulatory obligation to be able to cancel nickel trades in March, filings say
The London Metal Exchange (LME) had a regulatory obligation to be able to cancel nickel trades in March, it said in court filings.
China touts vaccination progress as it seeks reopening path; encourages booster shots for seniors
Tuesday’s announcement and press conference followed a weekend of unrest as pockets of people in China vented their frustration with Covid policy.
ComfortDelGro, Gojek partner to tackle driver shortage as ride demand surges in Singapore
Many drivers left the industry during the pandemic as demand fell and costs cut into margins. This led to longer waiting times and high fares when Singapore reopened.
