Stories for 2019

Friday, August 9th 2019 - 10:31 UTC
Once Brazil's richest man, Batista is again arrested on money laundering suspicion

Police in Brazil on Thursday arrested Eike Batista, the charismatic mining and oil magnate who was once the country’s richest man, on suspicion of money laundering and insider trading.
Friday, August 9th 2019 - 09:37 UTC
Hundreds gather to mark the 50th anniversary of the Beatles Abbey Road album cover

Hundreds of people gathered at the world's most famous zebra crossing on Thursday to mark the 50th anniversary of the day the Beatles created one of the best-known album covers in music history and an image imitated by countless fans ever since.
Friday, August 9th 2019 - 08:39 UTC
Luxembourg questions Amazon for information on Alexa voice assistant

Luxembourg's privacy regulator has asked Amazon for information regarding its Alexa voice assistant, an indication of rising regulatory unease over companies' use of personal data.
Friday, August 9th 2019 - 08:37 UTC
Brazil rejects extradition of opponents of Turkish president Erdogan

Brazil’s Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a request for the extradition of an opponent of Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan saying there was no guarantee he would get a fair trial in Turkey.
Friday, August 9th 2019 - 08:34 UTC
FedEx and Amazon break up small package ground deliveries contract

FedEx Corp confirmed on Wednesday it would terminate its contract with Amazon.com Inc for small-package ground deliveries, as the online retailer focuses on building out its own delivery network.
Friday, August 9th 2019 - 08:27 UTC
Soybean sales in Brazil booming helped by a weaker currency and port premiums

The price of Brazilian soybeans in local currency reached the highest level in almost two months, driven by a spike in port premiums for soybeans and a weaker currency, both caused by the trade dispute between China and the United States.
Friday, August 9th 2019 - 08:13 UTC
German lawmakers propose higher VAT rate on meat to combat global warming

Green and Social Democrat (SPD) politicians in Germany say the 7% sales tax (VAT) rate on meat should be raised to 19% to help curb global warming and fund animal welfare improvements.
Friday, August 9th 2019 - 08:03 UTC
Large cruise vessels banned from Venice's historic centre

Large cruise ships are to be banned from entering Venice's historic centre, the Italian government says. Ships weighing more than 1,000 tons will be rerouted away from certain waterways from September. The move follows an accident in June in which a ship collided with a dock, injuring five people.
Friday, August 9th 2019 - 07:56 UTC
Despite the trade dispute, China's exports rose 3.3% during July

Chinese exports rose unexpectedly in July, beating expectations for a fall, as trade tensions with the US continued to simmer. Official figures showed exports rose 3.3% last month, compared to forecasts for a 2% drop. Imports fell 5.6% in July, less than the expected 8.3% decline.
Thursday, August 8th 2019 - 22:50 UTC
World food security increasingly at risk due to 'unprecedented' climate change impact, new UN report warns

More than 500 million people today live in areas affected by erosion linked to climate change, the UN warned on Thursday, before urging all countries to commit to sustainable land use to help limit greenhouse gas emissions before it is too late.