Sweden formally joins NATO military alliance, ending centuries of neutrality
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson traveled to Washington, D.C., this week to hand over the final documents.
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Big Tech goes from 'teenager' to 'grown-up' under landmark EU law. Here's what you need to know
The EU Digital Markets Act officially became enforceable on Thursday, giving the European Commission sweeping new powers to rein in Big Tech.
Here are the most powerful passports for 2024 — Switzerland tops the list
Switzerland tops Nomad Capitalist's 2024 passport ranking, which evaluates 199 places across five factors, including travel visas, taxes and global perception.
Chocolate is getting more and more expensive — but it's not yet showing signs of destroying demand
Analysts believe the cost of the core ingredient to make chocolate may have room to extend its record-breaking run.
Epic Games says Apple retaliated over lawsuits by banning company's developer account
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney said Apple rejected Epic's application for a developer account it would use to launch an app store for iPhones in Europe.
Bill Gates-backed startup confident it can unearth more buried treasure after a historic copper find
KoBold Metals is bullish on the discovery potential of some of the most sought-after energy transition metals.
Markets could be about to get a big clue on when the European Central Bank will cut rates
The European Central Bank will meet again this week amid falling inflation and a slight recovery in economic activity.
Tesla shares slip 4.5% after suspected arson attack halts production at Berlin Gigafactory
It comes as Tesla's expansion plans for its Gruenheide plant face fierce opposition.
Russia can't reach a pro-Russian region in Moldova easily — but there are ways it can cause trouble
Russian authorities would find it hard to physically reach the breakaway region of Transnistria, but there are still ways it can stir up trouble for Moldova.
British neobank Monzo raises $430 million in Alphabet-led round to relaunch in the U.S.
Monzo has raised $430 million in a new funding round led by CapitalG, the independent venture arm of Google parent company Alphabet.
Goldman says the bear market for battery metal prices is far from over
Goldman Sachs believes it is too early to call a decisive end to a battery raw materials price plunge.
The 'accidental' politicians: Meet three women risking everything to fight for democracy
Yulia Navalnaya has vowed to continue her husband's political work fighting for democracy in her country — and she's not the only one.
The North Sea could become a 'central storage camp' for carbon waste. Not everyone likes the idea
Norway's government wants to show the world it is possible to safely inject and store carbon waste under the seabed.
Navalny's funeral in pictures: Mourners gather in Moscow as riot police contain crowds
The funeral of Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny drew crowds in Moscow despite heavy police presence and threats of arrests.
7 budget-friendly places to retire abroad and live comfortably on as little as $1,000/month
A new U.S. News & World Report study shows you don't have to sacrifice quality of life to retire on a tight budget.
'Stupidity' poses a bigger threat than AI, CEO of Italian defense giant Leonardo says
The CEO of Italy's Leonardo said Friday that he's more concerned about the "stupidity" of people than the threats posed by artificial intelligence.
Elon Musk sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman over contract breach
Elon Musk has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, among others, accusing them of breaching a contractual agreement.
British telco giant BT expects to launch 5G stand-alone — or 'true' 5G — later this year
"We are working to get the right ecosystem in place, which means the right set of devices," its CTO said in an interview with CNBC at the Mobile World Congress.
Europe is having its worst earnings season since the onset of Covid — with little hope of a quick turnaround
Looking forward to the next reporting season, however, strategists are pessimistic on the tide turning.
Inflation remains sticky in Europe, with core prices cooling less than expected
The headline figure previously came in at 2.8% in January, with further easing expected after price rises cooled in Germany, France and Spain.
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