Hong Kong retail sales continue to decline, while Drax Group reports record profits amid subsidy controversy. Political uncertainty also impacts the labor market. Read more...

This article covers shifting global power dynamics, from China's growing influence in the Cook Islands to Keir Starmer's radical policy changes in the UK. Read more...

Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly are battling it out in the weight-loss drug market with price cuts on Wegovy and Zepbound. Also, investment firms adjust their positions in KKR and Blue Owl. Read more...

UK markets see arms firms surge on defence pact talks, Landsec pivots to residential, Rolls-Royce restores dividends, and WPP faces a slump. Unilever's CEO change is also highlighted. Read more...

A spike in domestic violence plagues Iraq amidst COVID-19 lockdowns, with reports of abuse surging by up to 50%. Activists are calling for stronger legal protections for victims. Read more...

Donald Trump's recent actions, from executive orders mandating bond payments in lawsuits to his involvement in the cryptocurrency industry, are under scrutiny for legal and ethical concerns. Read more...

Conflicting reports emerge five years after the COVID-19 pandemic's peak. While cases decline globally, some regions face surges, and memories of past tragedies linger. Read more...

The UK faces a youth jobs crisis with rising "NEETs," while banks are cautioned against complacency despite steady performance. Rolls-Royce announces a dividend and share buyback. Read more...

This week's health headlines: Care homes face evictions due to funding cuts, a violent incident in a Polish hospital, Pope Francis's health setback, and more. Read more...