France defends European tech giant tax, says its not an attack on US but hits Trump on tariffs
The French minister suggested that it was in fact America that had launched an attack on Europe by adopting a more aggressive trade policy targeting European imports with tariffs.
Trump’s battle against Silicon Valley may create an opening for China in artificial intelligence
As China invests heavily in artificial intelligence, the US government and military will need a strong partnership with Silicon Valley to maintain an AI edge. President Trump’s war on tech companies won’t help.
The top 10 cheapest destinations for fall travel, including Europe, China and the U.S.
Still have vacation days to use? Visit one of these incredible places and travel cheap this fall.
Egypt sentences 75 people to death, hundreds to jail over 2013 sit-in
Critics say the erosion of freedoms and silencing of political opponents is the worst Egypt has seen in its modern history.
Italy’s Tria sees slight improvement in structural balance next year
Italy’s finance minister said on Saturday he expected a small improvement in Italy’s structural balance next year.
Tesla keeps losing senior leadership — here are some of the key departures this year
In total 41 executives have left Tesla in 2018, according to a list compiled by short-seller Jim Chanos — 58 in the last 12 months.
Merkel targets debt reduction, investment as tax take ‘very good’
Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Saturday Germany would reduce government debt and invest in employment.
US and China could soon prompt a ‘big slowdown’ in global growth, former bank regulator warns
The fiscal policies of the world’s two largest economies could bring about a massive slowdown in global economic growth, according to Britain’s top former bank regulator.
Italy’s economy would struggle with ‘even a minor recession,’ former IMF director says
Italy’s economy is in such a fragile state that even a minor recession could be very dangerous, according to a former director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Fresh crackdown on nuisance calls
New rules mean companies cannot contact people unless they have “opted-in” to receive calls.