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J.K. Rowling, the author of the "Harry Potter" series, has criticized the relatively new "cancel culture" phenomenon in an open letter published in Harper's Magazine.

U.K. Finance Minister Rishi Sunak just announced the British government will invest £2 billion ($2.5 billion) to help more young people find jobs, with an additional £1.6 billion to be invested in training and apprenticeship programs.

Funding will focus on areas such as insulation to help boost the energy efficiency of homes.

Facebook's civil rights audit found the company made decisions which were "significant setbacks for civil rights."

Europe has largely opened its doors for summer travel, though many people are still cautious about traveling during a pandemic. One way to avoid crowds is to head to smaller European destinations.

The coronavirus pandemic has made securing an interview even more difficult for job hunters. But there are still common mistakes you can avoid to improve your chances, according to personal finance expert Ramit Sethi.

The last British governor of Hong Kong has accused the Chinese Communist Party of setting out to "destroy" the Chinese territory by implementing a national security law there.

U.K. Finance Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a back-to-work bonus scheme for businesses bringing furloughed employees back to work.

The diagnosis comes after Brazil's president consistently dismissed the threat of the virus for months.

Samsung is expected to unveil a new version of its Note smartphone.

European officials are starting to emphasize the importance of the environment and economy.

Loon said its balloon-powered internet service will initially cover 50,000 square kilometers in western and central parts of Kenya.

Deutsche Post DHL, one of the world's biggest post andfreight companies, has been handling a big increase in parcel shipments during the pandemic.

Dubai is betting on travelers for an economic boost despite low worldwide travel volumes and scorching Gulf summer weather.

The coronavirus has infected more than 11.64 million people around the world as of Tuesday, killing at least 538,780 people.

Mainland Chinese stocks built on the solid run they've had so far this week as they led gains in the region for yet another day, with both the Shanghai composite and Shenzhen component rising almost 2% each on Wednesday.

U.K. Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak will deliver a fresh set of policy initiatives on Wednesday as Britain looks to spark an economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.

Thailand's financial system has gotten more vulnerable due to a weaker-than-expected economic outlook amid the coronavirus outbreak, its latest policy meeting minutes showed on Wednesday.

New hiring and management practices could help China boost productivity in the economic uncertainty of the post-coronavirus environment.

The Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. Justice Department are looking into allegations that popular app TikTok failed to live up to a 2019 agreement aimed at protecting children's privacy, according to two people interviewed by the agencies.