National Rally could bring down France’s government in December

SEBASTIEN BOZON | AFP | Getty Images France’s government is hanging by a thread with the far-right National Rally party threatening to bring down Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s administration by the end of the year. National Rally’s figurehead Marine Le Pen suggested Monday that talks with Barnier, aimed at extracting concessions on a tax-hiking 2025 … Read more

Namibia elections 2024: Who’s in the running and what’s at stake? | Elections News

Amid a wave of historic election upsets in Southern Africa, Namibians will go to the polls this week to vote in presidential and parliamentary elections set to be the most competitive and tightly contested yet. The vote on Wednesday comes after independence-era liberation parties that long held onto power were kicked out in Botswana and … Read more

Household goods, beauty items and more products that exude luxury, but come at a reasonable cost

Buying for loved ones with a luxurious taste can pose a challenge during the holidays. Luckily, there are plenty of items you can purchase that suggest sophistication with respect to your own budget. In this gift guide, you’ll find housewares, clothing items, tech favorites, skin care must-haves and more that will seamlessly intertwine with your … Read more

China’s industrial profits fall by 10% in October as deflation worries linger

A large number of machinery and vehicles are ready for shipment at the dock of the Oriental Port Branch of Lianyungang Port in Lianyungang, China, on September 27, 2024.  Costfoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images China’s industrial profits dropped by 10% in October from a year ago, in another sign that Beijing’s stimulus measures have … Read more

Silicon Valley Bank collapse renews calls to address disparities impacting entrepreneurs of color

CNN  —  When customers at Silicon Valley Bank rushed to withdraw billions of dollars last month, venture capitalist Arlan Hamilton stepped in to help some of the founders of color who panicked about losing access to payroll funds. As a Black woman with nearly 10 years of business experience, Hamilton knew the options for those … Read more

Victims’ families call for answers

The families of two Australian teenagers killed in a suspected methanol poisoning in Laos have welcomed news that eight people have been detained during a police investigation into the incident. Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles, both 19, were among six foreign tourists who died after apparently consuming the toxic substance, which is commonly added to … Read more