BA owner considers legal challenge to UK quarantine as relations fray
The owner of British Airways is considering a legal challenge to Britain’s quarantine plan, as relations between airlines and the government are frayed by steps...
Equities surge, bonds tumble on surprise U.S. jobs gains
An unexpected jump in U.S. employment sent world equities surging on hopes that the global economy has started to recover from the coronavirus pandemic, pulling...
Finland’s finance minister steps down over training payments
Katri Kulmuni will step down as Finland’s finance minister but continue to lead her party after admitting on Friday that she had used taxpayers’ money...
South Africa’s COVID-19 cases rise and president worries about Cape Town region
Even as South Africa eases its coronavirus lockdown, infection numbers have started to rise quickly and President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Friday he was particularly...
West Libya forces seize last LNA stronghold near capital
Forces loyal to Libya’s internationally recognised government captured the last major stronghold of eastern commander Khalifa Haftar near Tripoli on Friday, capping the sudden collapse...
Putin chides Nornickel, orders law change after Arctic fuel spill
Russian President Vladimir Putin chided the billionaire boss of Norilsk Nickel on Friday over a huge Arctic fuel spill and ordered changes to the law...
Hong Kong’s last British governor likens city’s democrats to Mandela, King
The last British colonial governor of Hong Kong said the city’s democrats are on the same side of history as Nelson Mandela and Martin Luther...
South Africa dehorns dozens of rhinos to prevent lockdown poaching surge
South Africa has dehorned dozens of rhinos in three popular game parks, aiming to prevent armed poachers taking advantage of the post-COVID-19 crash in tourism...
NBA to resume season in July at Disney World
The NBA’s Board of Governors has approved a plan to restart the suspended season with a tentative July 31 start at Disney World, Florida. Basketball...
South Africa dehorns rhinos to prevent poaching
South Africa has dehorned dozens of rhinos in three popular game parks, aiming to prevent armed poachers taking advantage of the post-COVID-19 crash in tourism...