McConnell says ‘not much support’ for Mexico tariffs among U.S. Republicans
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Tuesday there was “not much support” among his fellow Republicans for President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on...
Trump says Republicans would be ‘foolish’ to block Mexican tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned fellow Republicans in Congress not to block his efforts to impose tariffs on Mexico as part of his...
Trump likely to slap tariffs on Mexico, decries migrant ‘onslaught’
President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he would probably defy Mexico, U.S. business groups and lawmakers from his own party and impose new tariffs on...
Climate change forces funds to rethink holdings
Portfolio managers are finding that even environmentally-friendly companies are not immune from the hazards of climate change – and are dumping them from their fast-growing...
South Africa state firm departures could drag out Ramaphosa’s reforms
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s mission to fix two of South Africa’s most troubled state companies, power firm Eskom and South African Airways, could take longer than...
Trump’s UK tour wades into Brexit fallout
U.S. President Trump is attempting a British balancing act. He’s developing relationships with Prime Minister May’s potential successors, but also avoiding rhetoric that could embarrass...
#KuToo no more! Japanese women take a stand against high heels
A social media campaign against dress codes and expectations that women wear high heels at work has gone viral in Japan, with thousands joining the...
Madonna loses appeal over auction of Tupac Shakur breakup letter, other items
Madonna lost a court battle to keep a trove of intimate belongings including a pair of satin panties, a brush containing her hair and a...
Uncovering the secrets of a D-Day map
Scientists in the UK are using special cameras to try and trace hidden messages in a 1944 map of the D-Day landings....
French prosecutors drop rape investigation against actor Depardieu
French prosecutors have dropped an investigation into rape allegations against the actor Gerard Depardieu, the public prosecutor’s office said on Tuesday....