Ukraine’s Naftogaz CEO accuses Russia of using gas as a geopolitical weapon as energy crisis deepens
It comes shortly after the IEA intervened to call on Russia to send more gas to Europe to alleviate the region's deepening supply crunch.
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Airbnb says it has doubled the number of Afghan refugees it plans to temporarily house
Airbnb announced Thursday that it is planning to provide temporary housing to an additional 20,000 Afghan refugees, bringing the total number up to 40,000.
Who’s who in Germany’s historic election
CNBC takes a look at the main political figures that could shape the future of Europe's largest economy.
'I was expecting something more quiet,’ Lagarde admits on her ECB top job
ECB President Christine Lagarde has told CNBC that she thought her tenure at the Frankfurt-based institution would have been a bit "more quiet."
Europe has ‘limited’ direct exposure to Evergrande’s debt crisis, Lagarde says
It comes at a time when global stock markets are on high alert over Evergrande's massive debt problems.
China and the U.S. are challenging Europe’s role as top tech regulator
China and the U.S. are taking more aggressive steps in regulating Big Tech, challenging the European Union's dominance in the space.
ECB's Lagarde warns energy price pressures could outlast Covid supply shocks
"Energy is going to be a matter that will probably stay with us longer," ECB President Lagarde told CNBC in an exclusive interview.
Bank of England downgrades growth projections, warns inflation will climb above 4% by year-end
It comes after U.K. economic growth slowed in July and consumer price inflation saw its largest month-on-month increase since records began in January 1997.
EU plans to make common charger mandatory for Apple iPhones and other devices
The EU has put forward a new law that would force smartphone manufacturers and other electronics makers to equip their devices with a USB-C charging port.
Volvo says it wants all its cars to be leather-free by 2030
A number of companies have announced plans to kit their vehicles out with materials other than leather.
World leaders must ‘walk the walk’ at COP26 to prevent climate disaster, London mayor says
Khan warned that inaction would have a disastrous impact on the environment, and called on delegates attending the summit in November to make serious changes.
Norway hikes rates, becoming the first central bank in the developed world to do so
After cutting rates three times in 2020, Norway's central bank unanimously decided to raise rates to 0.25% from zero.
UK publishes 10-year plan to become 'A.I. superpower', seeking to rival U.S. and China
The U.K. has released its plan to make the country a global "artificial intelligence superpower", seeking to rival the likes of the U.S. and China.
Baker Hughes CEO lays out 'hard truths' behind the energy transition as gas prices surge
Lorenzo Simonelli was speaking to CNBC at the Gastech conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Payments giant Nexi says it is working on digital euro with the European Central Bank
Nexi CEO Paolo Bertoluzzo said the Italian payments firm is "contributing to the design" of the European Central Bank's proposed digital currency.
Jamie Dimon warns it's possible the Fed could be forced into a sharp move next year
Jamie Dimon said that if the U.S. continues to see inflation running hot over the next few months then the central bank could be forced to act quickly.
Europe’s green ambitions could be hit as gas prices reach record highs
The European Union could face a set back in its green ambitions as a natural gas shortage on the continent drives prices higher.
Able to power 50,000 homes, the ‘world’s largest floating wind farm’ takes another step forward
The Kincardine Offshore Windfarm is located in waters off the coast of Aberdeen, Scotland.
Universal Music Group shares soar in market debut
Universal Music Group shares surged in its stock market debut Tuesday, in Europe's largest listing of the year so far.
Britain considers government intervention as gas crisis roils energy firms
The British government is considering bailout loans to help steer energy suppliers through the ongoing gas pricing crisis.
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