Queen returns lost toy monkey to Australian girl
A toy monkey accidentally left behind at Buckingham Palace by a five-year-old girl has returned home to Australia after enjoying royal treatment by palace staff...
Wall Street set to open lower after FedEx profit warning; Fed on tap
Wall Street was set to open lower on Wednesday, pressured by FedEx’s profit warning, while investors waited for the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates...
U.S. housing starts, building permits hit 12-year high
U.S. homebuilding surged to more than a 12-year high in August as both single- and multi-family housing construction increased, suggesting that lower mortgage rates were...
UK parliament suspension not a matter for judges, PM Johnson’s lawyer tells Supreme Court
Boris Johnson’s decision to suspend parliament is a political issue and not a matter for judges, a lawyer for the prime minister said on Wednesday...
Congressional Democrats threaten to subpoena vaping company Juul over documents
Congressional Democrats on Wednesday threatened to subpoena Juul Labs if the e-cigarette maker does not provide documents relating to its products and marketing practices, as...
Israel’s two main parties locked in dead heat as negotiations begin for new government – Washington Post
Israel’s two main parties locked in dead heat as negotiations begin for new government Washington Post After Tight Israeli Election, Netanyahu’s Tenure Appears Perilous The New York...
Lewandowski says he has no reason to be held in contempt of Congress – CNN
Lewandowski says he has no reason to be held in contempt of Congress CNN Combative Lewandowski frustrates Democrats, as impeachment-probe hearing descends into disarray Fox News Corey...
Indonesia’s planned cigarette tax hike to lead to production cut, layoffs
Plans by the Indonesian government to raise tobacco excise tax and minimum cigarette prices next year will force companies to cut production and potentially cause...
Ballroom meets the beach as Peter Pilotto opens Milan Fashion Week
Peter Pilotto opened Milan Fashion Week with “a dose of solar optimism” on Wednesday, presenting a vibrant and colourful spring collection merging beach and ballroom...
German carbon pricing plan may cost DAX companies billions – report
Germany’s blue-chip companies could face billions of euros in costs to cut carbon emissions under a climate protection plan due to be unveiled by the...