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US-Japan moves to bolster the Yen set a precedent for currency interventions
The U.S. Treasury is mainly concerned about a weak yen boosting Treasury yields, and it has shown little regard for the European Central Bank.
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Afghan, 25, arrested in London ‘took part in gang-rape of unconscious 17-year-old – with all three laughing as they filmed the attack’
Three Afghan nationals are on trial in Germany over the alleged gang rape of a 17-year-old girl in Dortmund, with one of the accused having fled to London before his arrest there. The case, now before Dortmund Regional Court, has drawn attention both for the severity of the allegations and for the fact that the…
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Indie Publisher Nakana.io Is Closing, All Games Now Heavily Discounted
Indie publisher Nakana.io has announced that it will cease operations from autumn 2026. The closure affects a publisher known for arthouse and emotionally focused games, although its catalogue is expected to remain available for purchase afterwards, likely through the individual developers. As a final promotion, all ten Nakana.io titles are heavily discounted in the US…
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Uber and Pony.ai plan to bring 2,000 robotaxis to Europe
Uber and Chinese autonomous vehicle company Pony.ai plan to deploy 2,000 robotaxis across four European cities under an expanded partnership. The move signals both firms’ efforts to secure a larger role in the emerging robotaxi market, combining Pony.ai’s self-driving technology with Uber’s established ride-hailing platform. Neither company has disclosed a deployment timetable or the cities…
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The Great Divergence: Why America Keeps Pulling Away from Europe
Our comparative prosperity flows from allowing creative destruction.
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From Europe to Asia, floods to heatwaves, world experiences weather shocks
At least eight people died in Japan as heavy rains flooded roads and disrupted traffic while firefighters from Britain to France and Croatia struggled to contain blazes in Europe’s fifth heatwave this summer
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‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Is Drawing Tourists to Milan Prompting an 18% Increase in Visitors to the Film’s Locations in Italy’s Fashion Capital
“The Devil Wears Prada 2” has reportedly boosted international visitor numbers at Milan locations featured in the film, with pedestrian traffic rising 18% after its release. The trend illustrates how major screen productions can drive tourism and spending in prominent city-centre districts, particularly those associated with fashion and luxury. A Cities Analytics study for Confcommercio…
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‘At school I sold backflips for 50p’ – GB gymnasts take on honesty cards
Great Britain’s European gymnastics team have taken part in BBC Sport’s ‘Honesty Cards’, sharing candid stories ahead of the 2026 European Gymnastics Championships in Croatia. The light-hearted video gives viewers a personal glimpse of the athletes’ friendships and personalities beyond competition. One gymnast recalls selling backflips at school for 50p, while team-mates reveal other unfiltered…
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European Cup winner Rimmer dies aged 78
Former Aston Villa and Manchester United goalkeeper Jimmy Rimmer has died aged 78. A European Cup winner with both clubs, he was a central figure in Aston Villa’s most successful modern period, helping them win the First Division in 1980-81 and reach the 1982 European Cup final. Rimmer was on Manchester United’s bench for their…
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Erykah Badu and The Alchemist announce long-awaited joint album with soothing single ‘Witch Doctor’
Erykah Badu and producer The Alchemist have announced a self-titled collaborative album, due for release on 28 August via Control FREAQ/Young. They have also shared ‘Witch Doctor’, a calming new single that previews the record and follows earlier releases ‘Next To You’ and ‘Echos 19 (Mix 122)’. The project is significant as it marks Badu’s…