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MI5 chief says Iran is targeting military sites and suspected plot at RAF Fairford is 'not unique’

The head of MI5 says Iran is trying to hit military sites in the U.K. and the suspected plot to attack a U.S.-run military air base in September is not unique

October 13, 2026

Economy|Europe

Tensions flare over the EU’s next long-term budget ahead of unpredictable elections in 2027

Political tensions are rising over the European Union's next long-term budget

October 13, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

China's carmakers expand their presence in Europe

Chinese automakers are expanding in Europe, betting on their competitive pricing and advanced technology to break into a market traditionally dominated by European and American

June 02, 2026

Arts|Economy|Science|Technology

Wall Street mixed in early trading as big US banks report earnings, chip stocks fall again

Trading on Wall Street is mixed in the premarket as earnings season kicks off with the latest results from a handful of big banks

October 13, 2026

Economy

‘I’m strapped every month.’ Seniors struggle as inflation continues to outpace Social Security benefits

October 13, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe

BMW deliveries fall 6.3% in third quarter as China sales slump

BMW reported on Tuesday a year-on-year 6.3% decline in global vehicle deliveries in the third quarter, as sales in China fell by a quarter.

October 13, 2026

Economy|Europe|Finance

Germany's Merz: I will prioritise welfare reform over popularity

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Tuesday he was ready to sacrifice his popularity in opinion polls to push through long-overdue welfare system reforms that

October 13, 2026

Oil prices ease as traders monitor Russian diesel deal, Saudi attacks

Oil prices fell 2% on Tuesday a day after benchmark Brent hit an almost one-month high as traders monitored attacks on Saudi Arabia and prospects for additional

October 13, 2026

Economy|Finance|Travel|World

Airlines cancel flights to Saudi Arabia after Riyadh airport attacks

Airlines are cancelling flights to Saudi Arabia and neighbouring countries following the deadly weekend attacks on Riyadh airport by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis, adding to wider

October 12, 2026

Economy|Election|Political

GOP senator said gas prices would decide the midterms. Now they’re threatening his reelection

October 13, 2026

Economy|Finance

Growing debt burden poses significant risk to developing nations, G24 chair says

The debt vulnerabilities of many developing economies are a "major barrier" to inclusive growth, the chair of the Group of 24 nations said on Tuesday, warning

October 13, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

European stocks hit one-week high on easing oil, yields; LVMH drags luxury stocks

European shares rose to a one-week high on Tuesday as lower oil prices and falling bond yields lifted appetite, although disappointing results from luxury bellwether

October 13, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

'Brutal session' for chip stocks shows AI trade is turning

A selloff in AI supplier shares on Tuesday is the strongest sign to date that the mood on the trade of the decade is shifting, with worries rising

October 13, 2026

Business|Economy

South Korea's Lee welcomes home Arctic container ship as route faces viability tests

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday welcomed home the first South Korean container ship to sail to Europe and back via the Arctic, as Seoul pushes to

October 13, 2026

Tencent draws strong demand for $4.5 billion debt sale, defying AI scrutiny

Tencent Holdings has received investor demand worth nearly four times the Chinese tech giant's plan to raise at least $4.5 billion

October 13, 2026

Arts|Economy|Finance|Technology

Hedge funds are a top draw in Asia as investors look beyond bonds

Hedge funds are drawing in new fans and a rush of capital from Asia, as pensions, family offices and other investors look to alternative

October 13, 2026

BlackRock cools on US stocks, turns bullish on short-dated Treasuries

The BlackRock Investment Institute said it had downgraded its view on US stocks to neutral, citing volatility around AI, and upgraded Treasuries, preferring short-term

October 13, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Visa wins approval to prepare a bank card clearing business in China

Visa has received approval to prepare for a bank card clearing business in China, allowing it to compete in the country's payments market

October 13, 2026

Visa gets approval to prepare for domestic business in China

US payments firm Visa has received approval from China's central bank to begin preparations for a domestic bank card clearing institution in the country, ending years of waiting to

October 13, 2026

World stocks dip as chips slide, bonds rise

World stocks dipped on Tuesday as renewed AI concerns hit high-flying chipmakers, driving investors to the safety of government bonds as tech-

October 13, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|World

China's exports seen growing at faster pace in September: Reuters Poll

China's exports are expected to have expanded at a slightly faster pace in September, sustaining robust momentum despite pressure from some trading partners and remaining

October 13, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

IMF cites AI slowdown, spiking yields as looming global market risks

The International Monetary Fund warned on Tuesday against "complacency" in global financial markets, citing risks from an

October 13, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

88.6% of Japan households expect prices to rise a year from now, BOJ says

The ratio of Japanese households expecting prices to rise a year from now hit 88.6% in September, a quarterly Bank of Japan survey showed on Tuesday, down from 90.4% in the

October 13, 2026

The fragile AI trade

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee A steep rout in AI stocks on signs that China is swiftly closing the tech gap has cast a shadow over

October 13, 2026

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