Economy|Europe
French preliminary inflation at 2.7% in August
The rise in French consumer prices accelerated in August, preliminary data from statistics agency INSEE showed on Friday.
August 28, 2026Economy
Economy|World
Extensive power cuts hamper life in Sudan
Sudanese welder Shannan Mohammed has been building furniture for a family in Omdurman little by little as constant blackouts interrupt his work.
August 28, 2026
Arts|Economy|Europe
German unemployment rises slightly less than expected in August
The number of unemployed people in Germany rose slightly less than expected in August, labour office figures showed on Friday.
August 28, 2026
Arts|Economy|Europe
Congo's president calls for national dialogue to ease tensions, rebels excluded
Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has unveiled plans for a national dialogue aimed at easing political tensions, which have risen over a bill that
August 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe
Kimberly-Clark seeks EU approval for $40 billion Kenvue deal
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August 28, 2026
Economy|Europe|Finance
Flat French growth in the second quarter puts outlook at risk
French growth flatlined in the second quarter, the national statistics agency said on Friday, revising down a preliminary reading and casting doubt on the outlook for the
August 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets
European shares rise as French stocks rebound; markets digest Warsh speech
European shares rose on Friday, as French stocks rebounded from the previous session's selloff, while investors assessed Federal Reserve Chair Kevin
August 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Interview
Japan aims to cap FY27 new bond issuance at 40 trillion yen, PM says in Yomiuri interview
Japan's government aims to keep new government bond issuance to around 40 trillion yen ($251 billion) for the fiscal 2027 budget,
August 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology
Six months and counting
From the Editor U.S. President Donald Trump originally said the Iran war would last four to five weeks, but we’re now hitting the six-month mark.
August 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Election
Le Pen seeks to woo French business leaders at first presidential debate
Far-right leader Marine Le Pen sought to woo France's business leaders on
August 27, 2026
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A tiny nordic nation weighs moving closer to Europe under the shadow of Trump
A tiny nordic nation weighs moving closer to Europe under the shadow of Trump
August 28, 2026