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France hit by worst unrest in years as Macron condemns violence
France endured its worst unrest in years this weekend as nationwide protests over high living costs and declining public services turned violent ahead of a key government vote on the budget.Demonstrations erupted into riots on Saturday,…
A thousand drones and a strained US-Ukraine alliance
A police car is parked in front of a burning oil terminal following an air attack in St. Petersburg on Oct. 18, 2026, amid the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian conflict. Russia shot down dozens of Ukrainian drones near Saint Petersburg,…
Brent crude hovers near $109 a barrel as Ukraine resumes energy strikes,
Smoke rises above the city following an air attack on the oil terminal in Saint Petersburg on October 18, 2026, amid the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian conflict. Stringer | Afp | Getty ImagesCrude oil prices hovered near recent highs on…
Anthropic to commit 5% stake to new public benefit fund
Anthropic said Sunday it plans to commit 5% of its shares to a new public benefit fund, with the stake potentially increasing as the company's valuation grows.Subject to shareholder approval, the fund would immediately commit 5% of…
Iran says it has a ‘new operational plan’ if the U.S. resumes attacks
Ballistic missiles, air defense systems and unmanned aerial vehicles are displayed at Baharestan Square as part of Iran's 'Sacred Defense Week' amid ongoing tensions in Tehran on Sept. 29, 2026.Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty ImagesA senior…
Nearly half of workers clock in on Sundays, says recent survey
Alessia Montanaro is just about to close her second busy season of the year. Since September she's been logging up to 60 hours of work per week, sometimes going as late as 11 p.m., and making a habit of working Sundays from her home…
Bessent warns Zelenskyy to ‘be very careful’ about claims about U.S.
Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent (C), alongside US President Donald Trump (R) and Social Security Administration commissioner Frank Bisignano (L), speaks about "Trump accounts," investment savings accounts for children, in the Oval…
Retirees flock to monthly income ETFs, but there’s a tax catch
Covered call ETFs have gained a following for their ability to generate monthly cash flow. But a tax surprise could be lurking for many investors. These actively managed funds have different underlying assets and strategies. But the…
Why hedge funds could be making a bond market shock more likely
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 7: Deputy Governor for Financial Stability, Sarah Breeden, attends the Bank of England financial stability report press conference at Bank Of England on July 7, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Doug Peters - WPA…
South Korea minister sees chip boom lasting through 2027
South Korean Finance Minister nominee Lee Hyoung-il speaks during his confirmation hearing at the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Sept. 15, 2026.Kim Hong-ji | ReutersThe semiconductor boom will last at least through 2027, South…