World’s richest people: The 5 youngest billionaires worth a combined £18bn – one’s only 19
Last year saw the number of the superrich hit a record high of 2,781, according to the magazine Forbes.
Day: April 6, 2025
Trump Tariffs: The Surprise Upside For India
As Indian equity markets panic turn and exporters brace for US President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs to kick in, the question is – will it be as harsh as feared? Regardless of gloom forecasters, pragmatism is the key.
France and Algeria pursue talks to mend strained relations
France and Algeria resume diplomatic talks on Sunday in a sign of a possible thawing of tensions following months of vociferous exchanges that have jeopardised Paris’ economic interests in its former colony. Relations deteriorated when Macron backed a…
Palestinian teen ‘likely starved to death in Israeli prison,’ medical report says
Israeli doctor who saw Walid Ahmad’s autopsy said starvation was likely cause of death
NATO scrambles fighter jets to border as Putin launches nuke-capable bombers
Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday accused the United States Embassy of a ‘weak reaction’ following a deadly missile strike on his hometown of Kryvyi Rhi.
Panic in Austria as borders shut to two countries after disease outbreak
Slovakia has closed 24 borders and introduced strict measures to help prevent the spread of the highly infectious disease.
Verstappen wins F1 Japanese GP ahead of Norris, Piastri
The reigning world champion held off McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to claim his 64th career GP victory.
Thousands demonstrate against Trump and Musk in ‘Hands Off!’ rallies across the US
Thousands of people gathered across the US on Saturday to rally for what’s expected to be the largest single day of protest against President Donald Trump and his billionaire ally Elon Musk. The demonstrations were organised in response to Trump’s raf…