Eurozone GDP growth halves as French economy stalls
Eurozone GDP growth slowed to 0.3% in the second quarter of the year as the bloc’s second-largest economy, France, stagnated.
UK government deals fresh blow to $27 billion nuclear plant plan
UK government said it would take time to consider the EDF Hinkley Point project, rather than giving it the green light immediately.
Hillary Clinton attacks Trump’s competence after accepting historic nomination
During her historic acceptance speech, Clinton says it takes more than a brash billionaire to fix America’s problems.
Amazon boss Bezos becomes world’s third richest
Strong earnings from Amazon and a boost to the company’s stock make its founder, Jeff Bezos, the world’s third richest person, according to Forbes.
Foxtons estate agency profits tumble amid Brexit vote
High-profile London estate agency Foxtons has announced a 42% fall in profits, blaming uncertainty around the EU referendum for the fall.
New Peru president takes office with a vow to fight inequality
Pedro Pablo Kuczynski took office as Peru’s president on Thursday, asking the opposition-controlled Congress to help him fight income inequality.
Searches for ‘register to vote’ topped ‘Kim Kardashian’ during DNC
As Clinton prepared to take the stage at the DNC, something happened on the Internet: More people searched for “register to vote” than “Kim Kardashian.”
Bezos passes Buffett, becomes third-richest person: Forbes
Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon.com Inc, has become the world’s third-richest person as of the market close for the first time.
Living with Sierra Leone mine closures
After two of the country’s largest mines were forced to close, the people of Sierra Leone have struggled to survive.