Factbox: Auto industry consolidation – mega-mergers and alliances
Italian-American carmaker Fiat Chrysler on Monday proposed a merger of equals with France’s Renault in a deal that could create the world’s third-biggest carmaker and...
Kvitova withdraws from French Open, hopeful for Wimbledon
Petra Kvitova withdrew from the French Open before her first round match on Monday due to an injury to her forearm but the Czech is...
Fiat Chrysler proposes merger with Renault
Fiat has already finalized a plan in overnight talks with Renault, and the deal would be discussed at a meeting of Renault’s board on Monday....
‘The Groke’ turns Finland’s EU election night into World Cup hockey party
It started as a typical election night. But by the time The Groke scored the goal that claimed the lead in the World Cup final,...
A United Kingdom looks more divided in EU vote
Nigel Farage’s Brexit Party stormed to victory in a European election, but coming in second is a party that’s calling for a second referendum. Michelle...
Renault’s board ‘studying with interest’ Fiat Chrysler deal terms
French carmaker Renault said it was “studying with interest” the terms of the proposed merger with Fiat Chrysler (FCA)....
Storms and sweltering heat seen hitting U.S. South on Memorial Day
Sweltering heat, storms and possible twisters were expected to hit the U.S. southern Plains and southeastern states on Memorial Day after a spate of deadly...
South African drag performer fights stereotypes
Odidi Mfenyana adopted the on-stage drag persona ‘Odidiva the African Queen’ decades ago and is now somewhat of a celebrity in Cape Town’s fashion, art,...
EU election: A breakdown of early results
Official projections from the EU parliamentary election show pro-Brussels parties held on to two-thirds of seats, though far-right and nationalist opponents saw strong gains. Ryan...
Strong El Nino ‘unlikely’ this year: U.N. weather agency
There is a 60-65% percent chance of El Nino weather conditions emerging between June and August, but a strong El Nino looks unlikely, the U.N....