UK’s Johnson gets early Christmas present from Nigel Farage
The Brexit Party’s Nigel Farage says it will not stand in next month’s UK election in any seats won by Boris Johnson’s Conservatives at the...
French police disperse protesters blocking major Spain-France road link
French riot police were dispersing on Tuesday morning hundreds of Catalan pro-independence demonstrators who had been blocking a major road link that connects the Spanish...
In streaming wars, Disney reaches beyond kids and families
During commercial breaks in a broadcast of World Wrestling Entertainment’s WWE SmackDown, fans were shown ads for Walt Disney Co’s new streaming service, Disney+. So...
Hamilton’s success ‘getting a bit boring’ for Verstappen
Lewis Hamilton’s domination of Formula One is “getting a bit boring” and the time is fast approaching for the younger generation to take over at...
Nissan reports 70% second quarter profit slump, misses estimates
Nissan Motor Co Ltd on Tuesday reported a 70.4% fall in operating profit in the second quarter as the Japanese automaker continued to struggle with...
China says stopping violence is the most important thing in Hong Kong
China said stopping violence is the most important thing in Hong Kong now after the United States condemned “unjustified use of deadly force” in the...
Japan Tobacco halves price of reduced-risk cigarette starter kit
Japan Tobacco is halving the price of starter kits for its Ploom S reduced-risk cigarettes, as it struggles to compete against rival Philip Morris International....
Flash mob rallies in downtown Hong Kong financial district
Hong Kong police fired tear gas in the heart of the Central financial district and at two university campuses after territory-wide transport disruptions wreaked commuter...
New blazes break out as Australians take shelter from intense bushfires
Tens of thousands of Australians took shelter on Tuesday after authorities warned it was too late for them to leave their homes as bushfires raged...
Vodafone ups earnings guidance after it returns to growth in second quarter
Vodafone , the world’s second largest mobile operator, increased its full-year earnings guidance, reflecting improving organic growth trends as difficult markets in Spain and Italy...
