Greta Ruffino

Business

TikTok parent company founder tops China's rich list amid AI boom

Zhang Yiming has reclaimed his position as China's richest person, with a €89.4 billion fortune driven by AI, as the country's technology sector booms while traditional industries struggle.

27 October 2026

Business

AI chip boom tripled South Korea's economic growth in third quarter

South Korea's economy grew faster than expected in the third quarter. However, analysts warned that its heavy reliance on the chip industry leaves the country vulnerable to a slowdown in global AI spending.

27 October 2026

Business

German business confidence rises in October despite economic risks

Germany's ifo Business Climate Index rose in October, driven by stronger manufacturing confidence, although higher energy prices and interest rates continue to pose risks to the economic recovery.

26 October 2026

Business

Revolut to launch platform for investing in private tech companies

Revolut announced on Monday the launch of Revolut Ventures, a new platform developed with Carne Group to give eligible investors access to private technology companies, an investment market traditionally reserved for wealthy individuals and large institutions.

26 October 2026

Tech News

US designates helium as critical amid European supply squeeze

The US has declared helium a critical material as war in the Middle East and export curbs by Russia and China squeeze global supplies of a gas vital to chipmaking, leaving Europe scrambling to secure its share.

23 October 2026

Europe News

Meghan Markle 'distressed' by child abuse image claims against father

Markle has been estranged from her father since 2018, when he was caught staging paparazzi photos in the run-up to her wedding to Harry.

23 October 2026

Sport

Vincent Kompany hospitalised after collapse during training

A few weeks ago, sporting director Max Eberl said that Kompany, who reportedly needed help climbing stairs, had been struggling with both a viral infection and a hip injury.

23 October 2026

Europe News

Macron calls deadly Paris-area shooting a 'racist terrorist attack'

One of the wounded, who is of North African origin, is reportedly in 'critical condition.'

23 October 2026

Europe News

Thousands protest in Poland over stalled abortion law reforms

Since 1993, Poland has allowed abortion only in cases of severe foetal abnormalities, risks to the mother's health or life, or pregnancies resulting from rape or incest.

22 October 2026

USA

Judge orders Trump deposition in BBC defamation case by 11 December

The BBC has accused Trump of seeking to postpone his deposition until January 2027.

22 October 2026

Europe News

EU probes Booking.com over fake listings and phishing scams

There is no fixed legal deadline for the investigation to conclude, but Booking.com can propose measures to address the European Commission's concerns.

21 October 2026

Russia

Kremlin open to new Ukraine peace talks as Russia frees US teacher

Moscow says Putin, Trump and Xi will meet in Shenzhen next month after "constructive" talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff, while a US diesel deal easing sanctions on Russia has angered Kyiv and European capitals.

21 October 2026

Earth News

UK gives green light to controversial North Sea gas project

The Shell Group, one of the project's co-developers, predicts the field can produce around 6.5% of the UK’s gas production at its peak.

21 October 2026

Europe News

Italy deploys 500 troops to Milan as part of new security decree

Meloni said nearly 200 police officers had been injured and 330 people detained, around half of whom she said were of "foreign origin".

21 October 2026

Ukraine

US envoy in Russia for Putin talks after 'positive' Zelenskyy meeting

Moscow says it is prepared to consider economic proposals from Washington but will not make political concessions, while the Kremlin insists that a lasting settlement on Russia's terms, rather than a temporary energy ceasefire, remains its objective.

21 October 2026

USA

Trump's new press secretary leaves after less than a week in office

Zacharia has long described herself as a lawyer while working as a commentator for conservative outlets such as Fox News and Newsmax.

16 October 2026

Europe News

Albanian PM blames 'foreign hands' for violent protests across country

Police said 160 people were detained following violent incidents on Thursday evening.

16 October 2026

Europe News

Pope celebrates Mass as recovery from cancer surgery progresses

Vatican Media has released the first images of Pope Leo XIV since his hospitalisation, showing him celebrating Mass at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital as he recovers from lung cancer surgery.

16 October 2026

Europe News

At least 19 injured as minibus collides with train near Channel Tunnel

The prefecture of Pas-de-Calais confirmed that "no deaths are to be reported at this stage and no lives are in danger".

15 October 2026

USA

US extends sanctions waiver for Russian oil giant Lukoil

A separate Treasury license on Thursday also authorized certain transactions involving Lukoil's Bulgaria entities through April 24, 2027.

15 October 2026