Why Britain is getting a new prime minister without a general election
Veteran Labour Party politician and popular former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is set to become Britain’s next prime minister on Monday
By Associated Press
Protests erupt in Ukraine after Zelensky ousts defence minister
Thousands protest after Ukrainian president removes a popular reformist minister credited with advancing the country’s drone warfare capabilities
By Associated Press
How EU fees threaten Shein’s $50bn Hong Kong IPO ambitions
New European import fees are weighing on growth and IPO prospects
By Reuters
EU orders Google to open services to AI and search rivals
European Commission orders tech giant to provide rivals with greater access to Android features and search-related data as part of efforts to boost competition and curb the market power of Big Tech
By Reuters
US widens Iran strikes as Hormuz conflict edges closer to full-scale war
Fresh attacks deepen Middle East conflict despite renewed claims that peace is possible
By Associated Press
Former CEO of Italian highway operator gets 12-year sentence over deadly bridge collapse
An Italian court on Thursday convicted the former CEO of Italian highway operator Autostrade per l’Italia in the deadly collapse of Genoa’s highway bridge that killed 43 people nearly eight years ago.
By Associated Press
Zambia’s Guy Scott, Africa’s first white head of state in decades, dies at 82
Brief presidency followed the death of Michael Sata in 2014
By Associated Press
WATCH | What China’s slowing economy means for global growth
Business Day TV spoke with Tian Pan, head of strategy at Prescient China
By Business Day TV
China’s economy grows at slowest pace in three years
GDP growth in April-June eases to 4.3% from the first quarter’s 5%
By Reuters
Tensions rise as US reimposes blockade after Tehran attacks ships
Talks have stalled amid intensified fighting over control of Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices higher
By Associated Press
Starmer bids farewell as Labour prepares to install Burnham as UK prime minister
Outgoing leader says Britain is stronger as he hands power to Andy Burnham
By Associated Press
BlackRock beats estimates as assets surpass $15-trillion
The world's largest money manager delivers strong second-quarter earnings
By Reuters
Buffett drops Gates Foundation from annual donations
Family charities receive $6bn as Gates Foundation misses annual donation after Epstein disclosures
By Associated Press
Alarm as Trump subpoenas reporters over new Air Force One story
Press freedom concerns arise after reporters subpoenaed over story about the security of Qatar-gifted jet
By Associated Press
Goldman Sachs profits from trading boom and corporate deal spree
Market volatility caused by Iran war helps revenue from equities business surge 72%, while SpaceX IPO adds fuel to M&A
By Reuters
