ATHENS (Reuters) – Greece passed on Thursday its first climate law, which sets out specific targets to fight climate change and wean itself off coal in power generation by 2028. The legislation sets interim targets for Greece to cut greenhouse emission…
Blinken says China strategy is about rules-based order, not ‘new Cold War’
By Humeyra Pamuk, Michael Martina and David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States does not seek to sever China from the global economy, but wants Beijing to adhere to international rules, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a lo…
FTSE 100 rises as banks gain; windfall tax threatens utilities
By Sruthi Shankar and Amal S (Reuters) -The UK’s top share index rose on Thursday on the back of gains in banks, but shares of utilities slumped after Britain announced a 25% windfall tax on oil and gas producers’ profits. The blue-chip FTSE 100 was up…
Families confront horror after 11 babies die in Senegal hospital fire
By Bate Felix and Ngouda Dione TIVAOUANE, Senegal (Reuters) -Three weeks ago, Ramata Gueye died after giving birth to a son, Mohamed, seven months into her pregnancy. On Thursday, her bereaved husband El Hadj Gueye learnt that Mohamed was one of 11 bab…
Greece’s Alpha Bank swings to profit as loan impairments drop
By George Georgiopoulos ATHENS (Reuters) – Alpha Bank, Greece’s third-largest lender by market value, turned profitable in the January-to-March period after a loss in last year’s first quarter on lower loan impairment provisions and higher fee and comm…
Explainer: Why is there more fighting in eastern Congo?
(Reuters) – Democratic Republic of Congo’s army has been engaged in heavy fighting since the weekend against the M23 rebel group, which is waging its most sustained offensive since a 2012-2013 insurrection that captured vast swathes of territory. The r…
More UK Conservatives pull support from Boris Johnson over ‘partygate’
LONDON (Reuters) -Three lawmakers from Britain’s governing Conservatives pulled their support for Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday over a damning report that detailed a series of alcohol-fuelled parties at 10 Downing Street that broke COVID-19 …
Deere tapping into Apple-like tech model to drive revenue
By Bianca Flowers and Joseph White BONDURANT, Iowa (Reuters) -Deere & Co has sold its tractors and other equipment to farmers for decades, but the world’s largest agriculture machinery manufacturer is tearing a page from the technology world’s playbook…
S.Korea nepotism scandals cast shadow over Yoon’s political honeymoon
By Soo-hyang Choi SEOUL (Reuters) – Just two weeks in office, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol faces clouds over his political honeymoon after a second cabinet nominee withdrew from consideration due to allegations about favouritism in university a…
A ‘great mimic’ and secret Ascot horse rider: anecdotes about Britain’s Queen Elizabeth
By Sarah Mills LONDON (Reuters) – Since ascending the throne 70 years ago, Britain’s Queen Elizabeth has become one of the world’s most famous figures. With much of her life documented, Reuters spoke to several royal experts to ask them what little kno…