Fugitive Snowden calls on UK to oust Cameron
Whistleblower Edward Snowden wants British people to demand the resignation of U.K. PM David Cameron
Gambling firms are betting big on e-sports
Betting on computer game competitions, or e-sports, is set to generate big revenues for gambling operators, according to experts.
VIDEO: ‘We don’t know when the rain will come’
Much of southern and eastern Africa is currently in the grip of a devastating drought due to the effects of El Nino.
THIS is biggest risk facing Europe: Allianz exec
The U.K. referendum on its membership of the EU is the greatest risk facing the region, the vice-chair of Allianz Global Investors told CNBC.
Lonely? Now you can call a random Swede
Sweden has created a national phone line allowing anyone in the world to call and chat to a random Swedish resident.
World Bank goes big on fighting climate change
The World Bank has announced plans to fight climate change through a new Climate Change Action Plan.
Bank of England fines QIB’s UK arm £1.4m
The Bank of England imposes a fine of £1.385m on Qatar Islamic Bank’s UK arm, QIB (UK), for failing to meet “some of the most basic regulatory standards”.
Brighton Pier sold in £18m deal
One of the south coast’s most famous landmarks, Brighton Pier is being sold for £18m.
Ex-Italy PM ‘absolutely not’ returning to politics
Ex-Italian PM Letta said that while he is not planning a return to politics, “you can never resign from political engagement.”