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US President Donald Trump's Iran war weighs on G7 economies, but don't expect hard talk in FranceGlobal economic leaders gather in France amid rising inflation and oil prices. A recent deal between the U.S. and Iran offers optimism, but...
Why Trump and other G7 leaders meeting without China might be a mistakeThe G7, a club of wealthy nations, faces questions about excluding China. China's economy now surpasses most G7 members. However, the G7's ...
Trump and other G7 leaders are meeting without China. Is that a mistake?The G7, a club of wealthy nations, faces questions about its relevance without China. China's economy now surpasses most G7 members. Howeve...
This day in history, May 30: From Joan of Arc's execution to the first Indy 500, women's pro baseball league debut and Mariner 9's launch to MarsThis day in history, May 30, has witnessed some of the world's most significant political, military, scientific and cultural developments. ...
High hopes dashed: UK cost-of-living woes snare PM StarmerBritons are unhappy with Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government. Cost of living worries are high. Economic problems persist since 2008. R...
G7 ministers set to tackle financial fallout of Mideast warG7 meeting: The United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran in late February and Tehran has hit back by targeting crude-exporting cou...
French PM Sébastien Lecornu resigns in just 26 days: here’s why, and will the Parliament be dissolved?France plunged into renewed political unrest on Monday as Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu stepped down less than a month into his term. Hi...
European shares steady as M&A optimism offsets French political turmoilEuropean shares remained stable. Merger deals provided initial optimism. This offset political uncertainty in France. Francois Bayrou's ous...
French government collapse: France President Emmanuel Macron to name new Prime Minister, replacing Francois Bayrou who resigns. Snap elections to be declared?France Prime Minister Francois Bayrou is all set to submit resignation even as French President Emmanuel Macron will make big announcement ...
France's 30-year yield pauses near 2011 highs amid political riskFrench bond yields slightly decreased on Wednesday after hitting multi-year highs due to political uncertainty. Opposition to Prime Ministe...
French economy shrank 0.1 percent in fourth quarterThe French economy grew by 1.1 percent in 2024 but shrank by 0.1 percent in the final quarter following the Paris Olympic Games. Political ...
Prime Minister Michel Barnier to resign as France's political crisis deepensFrench Prime Minister Michel Barnier will resign after losing a no-confidence vote, marking the shortest premiership in modern French histo...
French government felled in no-confidence vote, deepening political crisisFrench Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government collapsed after just three months following a no-confidence vote. Far-right and left-wing...
- No US plans for one-off 2009 bank bonuses tax: Treasury
The US has no plans to follow in the footsteps of Britain and France and impose a one-off 2009 tax on bankers' bonuses.
- Sarkozy looks to close gap with Germany over financial overhaul
French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been using a summit of Asian and European leaders in Beijing to try to close the gap with Germany over...
- France announces sovereign wealth fund to protect champions
President Nicolas Sarkozy announced the creation of a French sovereign wealth fund, promising to protect the strategic heights of the econo...
- France blames crisis on US failure over Lehman
French FM Christine Lagarde traced the start of the gobal financial meltdown to the United States' "dramatic" decision not to save the Lehm...
- French economy shrinks in second quarter
The French economy shrunk by 0.3 per cent in the second quarter of 2008, the government confirmed Friday as it prepared to present an annua...
- France ready to mediate in Iraq: French Foreign Minister
France calls on UN and Iraq's neighbours to take active role in ending the crisis in the war-torn Iraq.
- EADS plans to end dual management system
Franco-german shareholders in EADS would think about ending a dual management system at the embattled aerospace group if a shake-up at its ...