Global investors are bullish again on China as Beijing switches to damage control
Market sentiment on Chinese stocks hit rock bottom just weeks ago after President Xi Jinping secured a historic third term in power and stacked his top team with loyalists in a clean sweep not seen since the Mao era.
Latin Grammys 2022: See who won
The 23rd Latin Grammy Awards are taking place on Thursday.
At least 21 dead after fire breaks out in Gaza residential building, says Interior Ministry
At least 21 people, including whole families and children, were killed when a fire broke out at a residential building in a refugee camp in northern Gaza on Thursday, according to Palestinian authorities in Gaza.
Mexican state security chief is among the five dead in helicopter crash
The state security chief of the central Mexican state of Aguascalientes was among the five people who died in a helicopter crash, according to the state's governor.
London's Heathrow Airport faces 'major disruption' as ground handlers prepare to strike
London's Heathrow Airport is facing "major disruption" as 350 ground handlers are set to begin a three-day strike over pay on Friday, the Unite union said Thursday.
Families of jailed Cuban protesters blocked from meeting US officials
United States officials criticized the Cuban government on Wednesday for what it described as "inhumane" interference with the families of jailed Cuban protesters, some of whom were prevented from meeting with US diplomats in Havana.
Airbnb CEO on the tech downturn: 'It's like we're all in a nightclub and the lights just came on'
After years of seemingly unstoppable growth, the tech industry is now facing the "ultimate reality check" as it confronts broader economic uncertainty and waves of layoffs, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky told CNN on Thursday.
'Difficult decisions': Britain announces higher taxes and spending cuts in warning sign for other governments
The United Kingdom has already entered a recession and is battling decades-high inflation, eroding standards of living for millions of people across the country. Now, Britons must also stomach higher taxes and reductions to public services as the government tries to get its finances on more solid footing — underscoring the tough road ahead.
UK to raise $65 billion from windfall tax on energy companies
The UK government is hiking a windfall tax on oil and gas companies and extending the levy to electricity generators, as it scrambles to balance its budget amid an economic downturn. It is also investing in nuclear power for the first time in decades.
Even though markets were bearish, 401(k) participants kept investing last quarter
Stocks and bonds have been turning in volatile, bearish performances this year in an economy marked by high inflation and rising interest rates. But that hasn't deterred most retirement savers, especially the youngest ones.