EU agrees action to cut packaging waste in face of heavy lobbying
Planned rules will leave cardboard fast-food cartons alone and not force consumers to switch to reusable containers #press
Javier Milei: Argentina’s president on fixing the economy without congress
Libertarian leader argues that ‘capitalism, savings and hard work’ are the way to exit poverty #press
How could nuclear weapons be used in space?
US warnings over Russian anti-satellite programme revive cold war-era concerns about risks of an orbital conflict #press
India arrests employee of Chinese phonemaker vivo
New Delhi’s state agencies have also targeted mobile phone companies Oppo and Xiaomi in the past 18 months #press
Oxford vaccine developer criticises WHO’s mid-2024 target for malaria shot
Adrian Hill urges swifter rollout, saying ‘why would you allow children to die instead of distributing the vaccine?’ #press
Was this billionaire gambler taken for a ride?
Plus, Revolut gets a step closer to its UK banking licence and Atomico helps put European start-ups back on the map #press
ESG ratings: whose interests do they serve?
Regulators and politicians are focusing on the accuracy, transparency and potential for conflicts of interest with sustainability scores #press
Brussels warns against ‘paranoia’ when regulating generative AI
European Commission vice-president says legislation should be based on ‘solid analysis’ #press
Travel sector risks reality check as summer boom starts to fade
Executives in Europe remain upbeat but cracks are starting to show in the US market #press
China picks former governor for finance ministry as Xi shake-up continues
Lan Fo’an appointed as party chief at ministry and expected to become a minister soon #press
Brazil minister says oil and green ambitions are not contradictory
Alexandre Silveira touts clean energy credentials and aim to become top oil producer #press
German far right party surges on immigrant ‘dystopia’
Alternative for Germany is stoking anti-migrant sentiment in the town of Görlitz — and nationwide #press
JPMorgan’s decision to settle over Epstein was a long time coming
As the lawsuits dragged on, the more executive time they consumed and the worse the details looked #press
Nikki Haley seeks breakout moment in second Republican debate
Former UN ambassador has gained in polls in recent weeks but remains well behind Donald Trump #press
Banker glee does not tell the whole story on Lina Khan setbacks
Settlement over Amgen $28bn acquisition shows the antitrust chief still won concessions to protect consumers #press