Catastrophic floods in Italy force thousands of people to leave their homes
More than 20 rivers have burst their banks across the northern Italian region, causing more than 280 landslides, according to the Civil Protection department.
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A secretive annual meeting attended by the world's elite has A.I. top of the agenda
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will join forces with key leadership from Microsoft, DeepMind and Google on Thursday as the secretive Bilderberg Meeting kick-starts.
Queen Elizabeth II's funeral cost over $200 million, UK government reveals
The state funeral for the U.K.'s longest-serving monarch and related events in September cost around £162 million ($201.4 million).
How luxury giant LVMH built a recession-proof empire
LVMH has built a powerful portfolio of 75 brands. In 2023, it became the first European company to reach a $500 billion value.
British telecom giant BT to cut up to 55,000 jobs by 2030
The company intends to reduce staffing by 40,000 to 55,000 roles.
'It's a no-brainer': U.S. beats UK investment scene, says British MP, calling for radical overhaul
Britain's opposition finance minister on Tuesday lambasted the country's business environment under the current Conservative government.
China walks a tightrope, searching for a Ukraine peace deal that doesn't hurt its ally Russia
China's bid to position itself as a peace broker when it comes to Ukraine and Russia presents a "daunting challenge" for Beijing, political analysts say.
Stellantis warns UK risks exodus of EV production under post-Brexit rules
The auto giant faces a steep rise in export tariffs for EVs sent between the U.K. and EU that it says threaten its operations in the U.K.
Dutch claim international first as North Sea offshore wind farms powered down to protect migratory birds
The shutdown lasted four hours and is part of a pilot project.
Britain's Oxford University cuts ties with Sackler family over opioid links
Britain's University of Oxford has cut ties with key benefactor the Sackler family, whose wealth derives from addictive opioid drugs.
As the wind power industry looks to super-sized turbines, disruptors are betting on radical designs
New designs and ideas are providing a glimpse into how wind energy could develop in the future.
Black Sea grain deal that reopened key Ukraine ports set to expire this week as Kremlin mulls a potential extension
The Black Sea Grain Initiative, which reopened critical Ukrainian ports during Russia's war, is set to expire on May 18.
Western Union rival Zepz lays off 26% of employees as fintech cuts continue
Fintech group Zepz, which owns money transfer brands WorldRemit and Sendwave, is laying off 420 employees, the company told CNBC exclusively.
The best North American airlines in 2023 for every budget—from first class to economy
JetBlue Airways was ranked first for the second consecutive year.
Turkey votes in crunch election as President Erdogan faces greatest threat to his 20-year rule
For the presidency — which is expected to be close — if no candidate wins more than 50%, the vote goes to a run-off two weeks later.
UK launches first full-sized autonomous bus service with top speed of 50 miles per hour
A fleet of five buses will be involved, travelling in mixed traffic.
China doesn't really care who wins the war in Ukraine — it just wants to win the peace, analysts say
Political analysts question whether China has the diplomatic skills — and perceived neutrality — needed to bring Russia and Ukraine to the negotiating table.
Europe takes aim at ChatGPT with what might soon be the West’s first A.I. law. Here's what it means
A committee of lawmakers in the European Parliament on Thursday approved the EU’s AI Act, moving it further along to becoming law.
As Turkey heads to the polls, currency traders are bracing for absolute chaos
Turkey is holding both its presidential and parliamentary elections on Sunday.
How to explore Greece's lesser-known islands like a local
Many tourists go to the same places in Greece. Now the country is investing money to highlight other places that are just as beautiful, but less crowded.
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