Michelle Obama defends US as greatest in the world, encourages taking ‘high road’
In a speech that ended with a standing ovation, Michelle Obama reminded people what the election is all about.
Venezuela to begin using ‘forced labor’ on farms
A new decree “effectively amounts to forced labor” in an attempt to address food shortages, says Amnesty International.
Why El Nino may haunt the Rio Olympics
El Nino is over, but it has left the Amazon region vulnerable to polluting wildfires.
Hinkley Point
Has the amount that bill payers would have to pay for the new Hinkley Point C risen sharply?
SABMiller recommends revised AB InBev takeover offer
Brewing giant SABMiller recommends that shareholders should accept the revised takeover offer from rival AB InBev.
FTSE 100 rebounds to close day ahead
After spending much of the day behind, the London market scrapes into positive territory to close just three points ahead.
IMF lambasts how it handled Greece and the euro zone crisis
The IMF missed signs of a banking calamity, lacked independence and failed to hold countries to account, the organization’s internal watchdog has said.
Ireland jails three top bankers over 2008 banking meltdown
Three senior Irish bankers were jailed on Friday for up to three-and-a-half years for conspiring to defraud investors.
SABMiller board to recommend final AB InBev offer
The board of brewer SABMiller will recommend shareholders approve the final takeover offer by Anheuser Busch InBev, the company said.
US GDP growth misses forecasts despite spending surge
The US economy grew at an annual pace of 1.2% in the second quarter, far below expectations of 2.6%, but consumer spending rose at its fastest pace since 2014