France’s Top Carmaker Envies Tesla as the Country Woos EV Rivals
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares is clashing with government officials courting automotive ‘newcomers.’
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The Worst Is Over for Capital Markets in Brazil, Itau Bankers Say
Banco Itau BBA SA, Brazil’s top investment bank so far this year, expects the nation’s capital markets to rebound in coming months after a weak first half.
World Sees Hottest June on Record as Oceans Heat Up
Temperatures were the highest for June in the past 30 years, according to Copernicus agency. Oceans were warmest for the third straight month.
Wagner Chief Prigozhin Is Back in Russia, Lukashenko Says
The chief of the Wagner private army that staged an aborted rebellion against the Kremlin’s military leadership last month is back in Russia, according to Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.
Riots in France Expose Decades of Failure in Tinderbox Suburbs
Angry and disillusioned youth in the banlieues and an increasingly ill-trained police force have created an explosive situation
Berlusconi’s Will Leaves €100 Million to Tycoon’s Last Girlfriend
Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi left €100 million ($109 million) to his partner Marta Fascina, in a sign of the close relationship built up between the young lawmaker and the tycoon-turned-politician near the end of his life.
Finland Plots Retaliation as Russia Orders Consulate Closing
Finland is planning to retaliate after Russia on Thursday announced the expulsion of nine diplomats and ordered the closing of Finland’s consulate in St. Petersburg.
German Court Delays Vote on Controversial Bill to Phase Out Gas Heat Systems
Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s ruling coalition suffered an embarrassing blow over key climate legislation after Germany’s top court stopped lawmakers from voting this week on a controversial ban on fossil fuel heating systems.
US Employers Announce Fewest Number of Job Cuts Since October
Announced job cuts by US employers fell in June to an eight-month low, representing a pause in this year’s flurry of planned dismissals.
UK Government Believes Thames Water Can Avoid State Takeover
The UK government believes Thames Water can avoid falling into public ownership, according to people familiar with the situation, as talks continue with investors to raise more than £1 billion ($1.27 billion).
