Half of staff fear workplace monitoring, says TUC
The TUC finds most workers believe firms are increasing surveillance of internet use and toilet breaks.
Euro zone inflation confirmed above ECB target in July
Euro zone inflation increased to 2.1 percent in July, above the European Central Bank’s target of 2 percent.
Life in Turkey now: Tough talk, but fears of drug shortages
Turkey’s financial crisis is rippling through the economy, shutting down power plants and threatening the supply of life-saving drugs, The New York Times reports.
Pentagon says China military ‘likely training for strikes’ on US targets
China’s military has expanded its bomber operations in recent years while “likely training for strikes” against the United States and its allies, a Pentagon report released on Thursday said.
Malaysia’s prime minister, a vocal critic of Chinese investment, heads to Beijing
The 93-year-old leader has repeatedly criticized Chinese ventures in his country for being too expensive. As he visits the world’s second-largest economy, he’s expected to renegotiate a number of Beijing-backed deals.
R. Kelly sued by Georgia property company over damage to rental homes
An Atlanta-area property company is suing Grammy-winning R&B artist R. Kelly for $203,400 over “extensive damage” to two homes he rented.
US threatens more action against Turkey unless pastor freed
The US is demanding that Turkey release a detained US pastor or face further economic measures.
Google employees criticise ‘censored China search engine’
Employees have written to the firm criticising its plans to launch a ‘censored Chinese search service’.
The world’s first floating farm makes waves
An offshore dairy farm aims to help Rotterdam produce its own food more sustainably.
The last Blockbuster: ‘I’m proud that we’ve survived’
Online streaming has crushed Blockbuster and its last store is a reminder of a not-so-distant past.