Yellow vests, blue vests and red scarves — Here’s why the French are protesting
CNBC explains who the “Yellow Vests,” “Blue Vests” and “Red Scarves” are, what they want and why they want it.
Alleged Saudi ballistic missile site suggests push for greater independence from Washington
Concerns of Middle Eastern arms race have spiked following reports that Saudi Arabia is quietly building its own ballistic missile facility
Shoplifting at supermarkets on the rise
The number of incidents rose by nearly 8% between 2014 and 2017, as police struggle to cope.
Dow rises after strong jobs report, posts 6-week winning streak
The Dow Jones Industrial Average posted slight gains on Friday after the U.S. government released jobs growth data that easily beat expectations.
Deutsche Bank swings to first full-year net profit since 2014
Deutsche Bank posted its first full-year net profit since 2014 on Friday, with CEO Christian Sewing saying it showed the embattled lender was “on the right track.”
China hails ‘important progress’ in US trade talks
Both sides are pushing to strike a deal before a 1 March deadline to avert an escalation in tariffs.
How Vaseline became a million dollar idea
The BBC’s Aaron Heslehurst explains how Vaseline became a million dollar idea.
‘My side hustle magic trick’
David Linacre works for a law firm by day but in his spare time he is also a professional magician.
Tracking sanctions-busting ships on the high seas
How satellites and artificial intelligence are keeping tabs on global commodities trading.
Don’t turn a blind eye to hand car wash exploitation, say MPs
Ministers are urged not to “turn a blind eye” to modern slavery and environmental damage at hand car washes.