Inflation in Europe stuck at 5.3% in August
Consumer prices in the 20 countries that use the euro rose 5.3% on average this month compared with a year ago, preliminary estimates by Europe's statistics office showed Thursday.
2023-08-31 17:27
UBS to cut 3,000 jobs after Credit Suisse takeover
The Swiss bank reports bumper profits following the rescue of its rival but staff face redundancies.
2023-08-31 17:19
Irish fuel duty and hospitality taxes to increase
The increases, which come into effect from midnight, follow a number of temporary reductions.
2023-08-31 16:56
China is still suffering from declining factory output. Demand for services is also slowing
Factory activity in China contracted for a fifth straight month in August, adding pressure on Beijing to roll out more stimulus measures to bolster the faltering economy.
2023-08-31 15:57
Country Garden: Debt crisis-hit China property giant in record loss
Country Garden reported a record $6.7bn loss for the first six months of the year.
2023-08-31 11:26
Coins and medal found in mysterious West Point time capsule from 1820s
The military academy first thought the 200-year-old box was empty. Closer study revealed otherwise.
2023-08-31 09:17
Gabon coup leaders name General Brice Oligui Nguema as new leader
Brice Oligui Nguema is named transitional leader after the overthrow of President Ali Bongo.
2023-08-31 08:48
North Korea says it simulated nuclear strike on South
South Korea reports missiles landing in the sea after the North says it launched two.
2023-08-31 07:56
Beekeepers to the rescue after 5 million bees fall off truck in Canada
One beekeeper who came to the rescue described a cloud of "angry, confused and homeless" bees.
2023-08-31 07:51
Nerves and patriotism in Moscow after 18 months of war
The BBC's Will Vernon finds resignation, patriotism and nervousness on the streets of Moscow.
2023-08-31 07:16
Is India exporting food inflation to the world?
India is keeping domestic food prices in check with export bans - but what does this mean for the world?
2023-08-31 06:19
Is China's economy 'a ticking time bomb'?
The world's second largest economy faces deep-rooted challenges in the years ahead.
2023-08-31 05:55