An attempt to retrieve a goat, stranded at the bottom of a bridge arch, led to an emergency call-out to rescue its rescuer. Three fire crews and police were sent to Longtown Bridge in Carlisle, Cumbria, after reports someone had gone into the water while trying to reach the animal. They had managed to extricate…
China’s top leaders convene this week to set the country’s policy agenda for the next five years, with far-reaching implications for global markets. The Chinese Communist Party Central Committee’s four-day “Fourth Plenum” comes as trade tensions with the US flare and China grapples with deflation and tepid spending, even as stocks have boomed. Chinese leader…
Riyadh: Saudi Stock Exchange’s main index closed lower on Sunday, shedding 5.97 points to end at 11,690.61 points, with total trading value reaching SR 4.1 billion. The total number of shares traded stood at 190 million, with 84 companies’ stocks closing higher, while 168 companies recorded declines. Meanwhile, the Saudi Parallel Market Index (Nomu) closed…
Published October 19, 2025 From October 14 to 17, the Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site became (for the last time) the stage for the 080 Barcelona Fashion catwalk, which in its 36th edition brought together 24 brands and welcomed more than 11,000 attendees. The event was defined by synergies and new formats, and by a…
President Donald Trump attempted to lower the temperature in the U.S.-China trade war as both sides wrangle over tariffs and export controls. In an interview with Fox News’ Sunday Morning Futures, he also mixed in some flattery for Chinese President Xi Jinping while still airing some grievances. “I’m not looking to destroy China,” Trump said. Earlier…
Kylian Mbappe found the back of the net again and Vinicius Jr baited two red cards as Real Madrid beat Getafe, 1-0. Los Blancos were dragged into a rather ugly contest, but the Frenchman’s second half goal saw them get the job done and go two points clear atop La Liga. Madrid struggled to create…
Retirees are getting a Social Security raise in 2026. How will it compare to the benefits bump they got in 2025? In most years, Social Security retirees receive a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), and that’s likely to happen in 2026. COLAs are critical because without them, benefits would remain unchanged while the price of goods and…
Snap OS now has in-app payments, a UI Kit, a permissions system for raw camera access, EyeConnect automatic colocation, and more. What Are Snap OS, Snap Spectacles, And Snap Specs? If you’re unfamiliar, the current Snap Spectacles are $99/month AR glasses for developers ($50/month if they’re students), intended to let them develop apps for the Specs consumer product the…
Members of the Bolivarian militia participate in a military deployment in support of Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro at Bolivar Avenue in Caracas on September 23, 2025. Maduro announced that he is considering declaring a “state of external commotion” to deal with “aggressions” from the United States while receiving the support of hundreds of armed civilians…
Last week started with the big banks delivering strong earnings and ended with regional lenders writing off bad loans. Investors are hoping for calmer waters in the days ahead, as earnings season ramps up and Washington remains in gridlock. Here’s a closer look at what to expect over the next five trading days. 1. Market…