Millennials could ruin holidays for department stores, warns economist Diane Swonk
Economist Diane Swonk sees a “real problem” for department stores.
Egypt raises death toll in Sinai mosque attack to 305, including 27 children
Militants killed 305 worshippers, a dramatic increase in the death toll previously announced.
South Africa to outline ‘decisive’ policy in 2018 after debt rating cut
S&P Global Ratings downgraded the country’s local currency debt to “junk” status on Friday.
Egyptian forces strike militants after mosque attack that killed more than 230 people
No group has claimed responsibility, but Egypt is battling a stubborn Islamic State affiliate.
Trump calls for crushing terrorists with military means
The U.S. president denounced the deadly mosque attack in Egypt and reached out to its president Friday.
Momentum grows for another grand coalition in Germany
Social Democrats will likely approve a renewed coalition with Angela Merkel’s conservatives, a senior member said.
Counting down
How Advent has gone from chocolate treats for children to an extravagant present-filled bonanza.
Predatory comments prompt YouTube ad suspension
Mars, Lidl and Adidas are among companies to act after inappropriate content found next to their ads.
Nothing wasted
A growing number of businesses are finding creative uses for surplus food – but will the trend ever go mainstream?
Uber to send out tenders on SoftBank deal early next week
Uber plans to move ahead with a deal to bring in SoftBank Group as a major investor by disclosing the terms early next week, Reuters reported, citing sources.