Matthias Mueller named as new Volkswagen CEO
Volkswagen announced its next CEO Friday to replace Martin Winterkorn who stepped down in the wake of a growing emissions scandal.
Dalai Lama cancels all US visits next month
The Dalai Lama canceled all of his U.S. visits for October because of medical reasons, The Office of Tibet said Friday.
Blatter investigated for mismanagement of FIFA
Swiss prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into Joseph Blatter, the head of world soccer body FIFA.
VIDEO: Modi’s controversial tech trip
Not everyone is excited abut the Indian prime minister’s visit to the US tech hub.
VIDEO: Peston: China slowdown in 30 seconds (or less)
BBC economics editor Robert Peston tries to explain why China’s slowdown matters in three, six and 30 seconds.
‘Flash crash trader’ hearing put back to 2016
The fate of Navinder Singh Sarao looks set to be delayed for a few more weeks after his London extradition hearing was expected to be adjourned.
Redcar SSI steel workers will be paid
Workers at the Redcar steel works will be paid their last month’s wages, the plant’s owner confirms.
US economic growth revised upwards
The US economy grew faster than previously estimated in the second quarter of the year, official figures show, helped by strong consumer spending.
Banksy’s Dismaland boosts local economy by $30m
An anti-capitalist “bemusement park” resembling a child’s worst nightmare has become a business-friendly dream come true for an English seaside town.
Google faces Android antitrust probe: Reports
The Federal Trade Commission is investigating whether Google stifled competitors’ access to its Android mobile-operating system, according to reports.