Drone disruption? Climate activists to target London’s Heathrow airport
British climate change activists said they would disrupt London’s Heathrow airport with toy drones from Sept. 13, a step they hope will ground flights and...
Micro Focus shares tumble 34% after revenue warning
Micro Focus International will miss its full-year revenue target, prompting an accelerated operations review, sending the British IT group’s shares plunging....
Tencent scraps plan to invest $150 million in Chinese education firm VIPKid: sources
Tencent has shelved plans to invest about $150 million to lead a fresh fundraising round for a Chinese education firm VIPKid, two people familiar with...
Sony in $760 million Olympus stake sale after investor Loeb’s prodding
Sony Corp is selling its 5% stake in Olympus Corp back to the Japanese medical equipment maker for 80.4 billion yen ($762.88 million), a move...
Germany welcomes U.S. readiness to talk with Iran, urges all to play their part
Germany foreign minister Heiko Maas said on Thursday that his country welcomed signs the United States was more willing to discuss the Iranian nuclear deal...
Europe cheers Italy pact, bond bulls pause for breath
Signs that Italy’s latest political drama was over and hopeful noises from Beijing in the trade war pushed Europe’s share markets higher on Thursday and...
White House hopeful Kamala Harris to emphasize access for individuals with disabilities
U.S. Democratic presidential hopeful Kamala Harris will announce a plan on Thursday aimed at ensuring individuals with disabilities have equal access to job opportunities, education,...
UBS hires former Credit Suisse star Khan as part of broader shakeup
Switzerland’s biggest bank UBS on Thursday appointed former Credit Suisse manager Iqbal Khan to co-lead its flagship wealth management business, as part of a broader...
Italy’s PD and 5-Star agree to form coalition
Italy’s 5-Star Movement and the opposition Democratic Party (PD) said on Wednesday they would try form a coalition, setting aside years of hostility to avert...
London mayor says firms must play by the rules as Uber faces license renewal
London’s Mayor Sadiq Khan said everyone must play by the rules when asked on Thursday about taxi app Uber’s London license, which is due to...