Business
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Man dies after hitting head during Israel and Palestinian rallies in California, officials say
Authorities in Ventura County, California, are investigating the death of a Jewish man who was injured during a confrontation at dueling rallies...
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Cars are restricted in New Delhi as Indian capital chokes on smog
A dense cloud of smog has enveloped the Indian city of Delhi, sending the air quality index to hazardous highs and disrupting public life.
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Should young people in India work 70 hours a week? This tech billionaire thinks so
Infosys founder Narayana Murthy sparked controversy online when he said young people should be working 70 hours a week to strengthen India’s economy.
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Nashville mayor orders investigation after Covenant School shooter’s writings were posted online
The mayor of Nashville, Tennessee, called Monday for an investigation after images purported to be the writings of a shooter who killed six people...
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U.S. struggles to exert influence as war rages in Gaza
The Biden admin struggles to assert U.S. power in the Mideast as Israel keeps pressing its offensive against Hamas in Gaza, despite U.S. appeals...
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House Republicans search for a strategy to avert a shutdown
Congress faces another government shutdown in less than two weeks but Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans have yet to settle on a strategy.
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TikTok is ending its $2 billion creator fund
TikTok is shutting down its $2 billion Creator Fund, a 2020 initiative designed to help pay eligible users making content on the app.
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Alabama mayor's apparent suicide underscores the dangers of outing
The apparent suicide of an Alabama pastor and mayor last week underscores the potential dangers of outing, or revealing a person’s real or...
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Housebuilding falls for 11th month in a row amid slump in demand for new homes
S&P Global said its index of activity in the UK construction sector - where scores below 50 show contraction - came in at 45.6 in October.
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MARKET REPORT: US group Dodge & Cox doubles stake in Labrokes-owner Entain
Dodge & Cox, which also invests in GSK and Google owner Alphabet, increased its holding in Ladbrokes and Coral owner Entain from 5.01% to 10.33%.
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ALEX BRUMMER: Dame Alison Rose is given a helpful hand... and a well deserved apology
It is refreshing that the Information Commissioner's Office has apologised to former NatWest chief exec Dame Alison Rose (pictured).
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Boohoo accused of breaking promises to treat suppliers ethically
Staff at the fast fashion retailer were found to be pressuring suppliers to drive prices down, according to a BBC Panorama investigation.