G7 leaders agree to $50bn loan for Ukraine at annual summit G7 leaders hail ‘unity’ after reaching deal to fund Ukraine via profits on frozen Russian assets during summit in Italy.
From: Counting the Cost How can Europe become more competitive? Dubbed a ‘competitiveness crisis’, the EU’s investment, income and productivity are lagging behind the US and China. play-arrow Video Duration 27 minutes 40 seconds 27:40
‘Meloni wants to present Italy as the new European face in Africa’ Meloni, whose Africa development plan has drawn criticism, has pushed for the continent to be a central theme at G7. play-arrow Video Duration 01 minutes 59 seconds 01:59
UK’s Starmer says ‘wealth creation’ priority in election pitch to voters Labour Party leader rules out any rise in income tax, for national insurance or VAT.
Buenos Aires sees violent protests over Milei’s reforms in Argentina President Javier Milei seeks to pass a key bill that would privatise public industry and implement austerity measures. This gallery article has 11 images 11 camera
As China scrambles for Zimbabwe’s lithium, small miners are left behind Small-scale miners are finding ways to navigate decreased demand and lower prices of the raw material they supply.
EU threatens tariff hike on Chinese electric vehicles The spat over EVs is part of a wider trade dispute over Chinese state support for green technologies.
US and Ukraine’s EU allies rush to agree deal on Russian assets ahead of G7 Thorny issues remain as Washington tries to overcome scepticism in Western capitals. play-arrow Video Duration 02 minutes 25 seconds 02:25
EXPLAINER Is Pakistan’s crisis-ridden economy finally recovering? Inflation is down, forex reserves are up. But analysts warn it’s early days, and everyday people are yet to benefit.
‘The future is dark’: Inside the Brazilian businesses shattered by floods In the state of Rio Grande do Sul, workers struggle to recover from torrential downpours that left cities underwater.
Bangladesh’s ‘missing billionaires’: A wealth boom and stark inequality A newly built residential complex is Dhaka’s most expensive building, highlighting the country’s economic disparity.
Banana giant must compensate victims of Colombian paramilitary: US court Surviving family members awarded $38.3m after Chiquita found liable for funding armed group that killed their relatives.
Apple unveils long-awaited AI strategy, partnership with OpenAI at WWDC CEO Tim Cook tells Worldwide Developers Conference AI features are the ‘next big step for Apple’.
Detained Uganda anti-pipeline activist released Environmental Governance Institute says Stephen Kwikiriza in ‘poor condition’ after ‘severe beatings’ in detention.