Picture perfect: Chinese tourists flock to lake to recreate viral photos
Chinese tourists are flocking to a lake in southwest Yunnan province to recreate photos that have gone viral on social media, the country’s latest selfie...
British regulator asks Facebook, eBay to tackle sale of fake reviews
Britain’s competition watchdog on Friday asked Facebook and eBay to conduct an urgent review of their websites to stop the sale of fake and misleading...
European central bankers claim oversight over Facebook’s cryptocurrency
Three European central bankers are claiming oversight over Facebook’s planned virtual currency to ensure it will not jeopardize the financial system or be used to...
UK minister suspended for grabbing protester by neck
A junior minister has stirred anger and calls for him to quit after he grabbed a female protester by the neck and shoved her. Greenpeace...
It is up to Huawei to demonstrate they meet our security requirements, Germany’s Altmaier says
Germany expects Huawei to demonstrate that it is able to meet its security requirements for participating in building up the country’s 5G network, the German...
Futures slip after strong rally as Iran tensions rise
U.S. stock index futures dipped on Friday, after a strong rally in the prior session that helped the S&P 500 hit a record high, as...
UK junior minister suspended after grappling with eco-protester
A junior foreign office minister has been suspended pending an investigation after grabbing a female demonstrator by the neck and pushing her when a climate-change...
Brent oil up 6% in one week on fears of U.S. attack on Iran
Brent oil rallied above $65 per barrel and was set to notch up a 6% gain this week on fears of a U.S. military attack...
ILO adopts #MeToo treaty against violence and harassment at work
The International Labour Organization (ILO) on Friday adopted a new global treaty against violence and harassment in the workplace, sparked by the women’s #MeToo movement....
Hamilton fastest in first French Grand Prix practice
Formula One championship leader Lewis Hamilton set the pace in a Mercedes one-two in first free practice for the French Grand Prix on Friday with...