Barclays and Deutsche Bank defy banking jitters with strong profits
Barclays and Deutsche Bank have shrugged off a turbulent first quarter to post strong profit growth, helping to calm investors worried about the prospect of...
Trump loses appeal to block Pence from testifying about direct communications
Former President Donald Trump has lost an emergency attempt to block former Vice President Mike Pence from testifying about their direct conversations, in the latest...
Southwest posts record revenue despite holiday meltdown
Southwest Airlines’ passengers have finally returned to the airline following its winter holiday service meltdown, enabling record revenue during the first quarter....
Turkey’s Erdogan cancels public appearances after falling ill as election nears
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan largely canceled two days of campaigning as crucial elections loom after he fell ill during a live televised interview....
How Elon Musk upended Twitter and his own reputation in 6 months as CEO
When Elon Musk first agreed to buy Twitter, he promised to make the company “better than ever,” with greater transparency, fewer bots, a stronger business...
Drought-stricken Spain braces for exceptionally high temperatures expected to break April records
A mass of hot and dry air blowing north from Africa has led to “exceptionally high” temperatures that are more “typical of summer” this week...
Craft, salvage and sustainability take center stage at Milan Design Week
The design world’s largest annual fair enjoyed a return to form with its 2023 showcase....
In Jerusalem, DeSantis offers support for Israel and blasts Disney
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis condemned antisemitism and offered strong backing for the Israeli government in a speech in Jerusalem on Thursday but also blasted his...
Court orders nurse strike in England to be cut short
The Royal College of Nursing’s planned 48-hour walkout must now end on Monday instead of Tuesday....
Banks bullish on crypto: Standard Chartered’s Zodia raises $36M
After leading Zodia’s series A funding round, the Japanese financial conglomerate SBI Holdings became its second-largest shareholder....