Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Economy
Waste heat from London sewers eyed to warm UK parliament
London (AFP) - London landmarks including the UK parliament could be warmed by low-carbon heat powered by the River Thames,...
Bank of England cuts interest rate as inflation slows
London (AFP) - The Bank of England on Thursday said it was cutting its key interest further after UK inflation...
French lawmakers back bill to tighten Airbnb regulation
Paris (AFP) - French lawmakers on Thursday backed a bill aimed at increasing the regulation of tourist accommodation such as...
China export growth beats expectations with October surge
Beijing (AFP) - Chinese exports surged last month at their fastest pace in more than two years, data showed Thursday,...
Trump has vowed sweeping tariffs: What comes next?
Washington (AFP) - US president-elect Donald Trump says "tariff" is the most beautiful word in the dictionary -- and the...
Trump’s win aided by a relentless focus on the cost of living
Washington (AFP) - Donald Trump's US election victory was, at least in part, down to his success in pinning the...
Trump mass deportation pledge faces legal, economic barriers
Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) - Donald Trump has pledged to launch -- on day one of his presidency --...
US Fed expected to look beyond Trump win and cut rates again
Washington (AFP) - The US Federal Reserve is expected to announce a quarter-point interest rate cut this week, shrugging off...
Mexico girds for tariffs, migrant deportations after Trump win
Mexico City (AFP) - Donald Trump's victory has left Mexico bracing for potential trade tensions, tariffs and mass migrant deportations...
What impact will Trump have on the world economy?
Paris (AFP) - Donald Trump's return to the White House with his protectionist policies poses threats for the global economy,...
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