EU will defend borders, says French minister after Trump’s Greenland threats
France’s foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot said the EU would not allow any country to “attack its sovereign borders” after Donald Trump threatened Denmark and refused to rule out taking Greenland by force.The French warning came as EU leaders...
In Brazil, An Amazon Reforestation Project Seeks To Redeem Carbon Markets
In the Brazilian Amazon, workers use metal tubes to sow seedlings in rapid succession, as part of an effort to reforest the jungle with millions of trees.The project has financial backing from the United States and lucrative contracts...
McDonald’s faces legal challenge from over 700 workers amid harassment claims
Hundreds of current and former McDonald’s employees – some as young as 19 – have joined a legal action against the fast-food giant over allegations of bullying, sexual abuse and harassment across more than 450 UK outlets.
The complaint,...
Biden Pledges Support to New Orleans During Memorial Service
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessPresident Joe Biden offered condolences and pledged federal support at a prayer service with family members of the victims of the New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans.Author of the article:Bloomberg NewsHadriana Lowenkron and Skylar...
Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar launches first train set for Namma Metro’s Yellow Line
Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar on Monday launched the first domestically manufactured train set for Namma Metro's Yellow Line.
Addressing the gathering virtually, Khattar said Bengaluru, a global hub of IT and innovation, continues...
What is Debt? A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Its Role in the Economy
Debt plays a fundamental role in the global financial system. It funds infrastructure projects, supports technological innovation, and drives economic growth. However, debt also carries risks, including the potential for financial crises, defaults, and unsustainable practices.
Understanding debt requires...
UK criticizes ‘disgraceful’ Musk posts in escalating spat
Musk has made a string of vitriolic posts on his social media platform X about a British child sex abuse scandal in recent days. Read More
Austrian chancellor resigns as efforts to exclude far right collapse
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Austrian chancellor Karl Nehammer has announced his resignation after the collapse of months-long efforts to forge a centrist coalition that...
South Korea’s Political Crisis: What Could Happen Next?
South Korean investigators attempted to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol at his residence Friday over a failed martial law bid but were blocked by his security forces.They stood down just days before the arrest warrant expires on...
Five months of travel chaos loom as Avanti staff vow Sunday walkouts
Train travellers face up to five months of disruption on the West Coast Main Line, as the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union launches a series of Sunday strikes from 12 January to 25 May.
The action follows the...