Eurostar cancels quarter of train services ahead of Olympics after arson attacks on French railway
French railway operator SNCF said in a statement its network had experienced several concurrent attacks on Thursday night, with fire damaging its facilities.
NatWest to buy Metro Bank mortgage portfolio after 16% profit fall
NatWest’s first-half pretax operating profit fell by a less than expected 16% to 3 billion pounds ($3.86 billion), it said on Friday.
Venezuela’s Maduro bids for a third term in power — as U.S., Brazil warn over need for free election
Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro will seek his third term in office on Sunday in a vote that’s regarded as the country’s most open contest in more than a decade.
European stocks close higher as global selloff eases; NatWest up 7%
European markets closed higher on Friday as a global stock selloff eased and investors reacted to U.S. inflation data.
Airlines roll out business seat upgrades at Farnborough Airshow as demand for lucrative cabin class set to rise
Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines showcased new business class products at the event.
Here’s how much it can cost a family of four to live across 10 major Asian cities
Here’s approximately how much a family of four will pay for cost of living in these 10 major Asian cities.
Apple’s no longer among top 5 smartphone vendors in China as domestic brands dominate market
Apple’s smartphone market share in China declined 2% in the second quarter as it faces intensifying rivalry from rivals like Huawei, a Canalys report showed.
Want to avoid giving your kid a smartphone? Mental health experts say you’re not alone — and have 5 tips
It’s hard to avoid giving your child a smartphone in this new digital age but mental health experts say it starts with having strong boundaries as a parent.
Rich Chinese travelers are flocking to Tokyo to take advantage of the weak yen
LVMH, Kering and Burberry all noted an uptick in sales from travelers to Japan, despite weaker sales in China that weighed on overall results.
She spent four months in France and Spain on a $6,000 budget
Rowena Hennigan took a self-funded sabbatical from work to rest and reset, spending four months in Europe on a shoestring budget. Here is how she made it work.
