Saturday, August 1, 2026
Economy
Colombia coal exports plummet after ban on Israel sales
Tausa (Colombia) (AFP) - Colombia's coal exports fell by almost half in July compared to the same month last year,...
Ryanair slashes winter seats in Spain over airport fees
Madrid (AFP) - Irish budget airline Ryanair on Wednesday said it would slash more than one million winter seats in...
Iran’s small businesses hit by rolling blackouts
Tehran (AFP) - Pizzeria owner Saeed is unable to take or serve orders at his restaurant in the Iranian capital,...
UK govt pledges to keep grip on spending ahead of budget
London (AFP) - Britain's finance minister Rachel Reeves on Wednesday promised to keep a "tight grip" on public spending as...
England moves to ban sale of energy drinks to children
London (AFP) - High-caffeine energy drinks such as Red Bull will be banned for sale to youths under 16 in...
Premier League clubs break £3 billion barrier to roar ahead of rivals
London (AFP) - Record spending of £3 billion ($4 billion) during the summer transfer window further cements the Premier League...
England moves to ban sale of energy drinks to children
London (AFP) - High-caffeine energy drinks such as Red Bull will be banned for sale to youths under 16 in...
Economists back Fed Governor Cook as Trump attempts ouster
Washington (AFP) - Nearly 600 economists have signed an open letter expressing support for Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook and...
Trump says to ask Supreme Court for ‘expedited ruling’ in tariff appeal
Washington (AFP) - US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he plans to seek a swift ruling from the Supreme...
Premier League clubs break £3 billion barrier to roar ahead of rivals
London (AFP) - Record spending of £3 billion ($4 billion) during the summer transfer window further cements the Premier League...
We bring the world economy to you. Get the latest news and insights on the global economy, from trade and finance to technology and innovation.