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Russia’s economy is much worse than it seems, and ‘elites are increasingly alarmed’ as alternate GDP gauge shows huge contraction
Russia’s economy is much worse than it seems, and ‘elites are increasingly alarmed’ as alternate GDP gauge shows huge contraction

While Russia has claimed its GDP expanded by about 13% between 2020 and 2024, Sweden’s analysis of nighttime luminosity shows the economy actually shrank by 8% during that span.

By Jason MaMay 24, 2026
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‘We want neighbors, not tourists.’ Madrid’s renters march with message for the boom economy
By Alicia Leon and The Associated PressMay 24, 2026
Secret Service shoot and kill suspect who fired at White House checkpoint; bystander was also struck but Trump was not affected
Secret Service shoot and kill suspect who fired at White House checkpoint; bystander was also struck but Trump was not affected
By Darlene Superville, Alanna Durkin Richer and The Associated PressMay 23, 2026
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Europe Just admitted the Iran War’s price shock isn’t going away
By Menelaos Hadjicostis and The Associated PressMay 23, 2026
A year in the life at HP: What matters to its sustainability lead in May 2026? 
A year in the life at HP: What matters to its sustainability lead in May 2026? 
By Francesca CassidyMay 22, 2026
Stephen Colbert signs off after 11 years tonight. CBS cites finances, but the Late Show host blames Trump
Stephen Colbert signs off after 11 years tonight. CBS cites finances, but the Late Show host blames Trump
By Dave Lozo and Morning BrewMay 21, 2026
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EconomyThe pig in the python: Baby Boomers are strangling the economy they built by refusing to move or retire
By Nick LichtenbergMay 25, 2026
Current ARM mortgage rates report for May 22, 2026
Personal FinanceCurrent ARM mortgage rates report for May 22, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganMay 25, 2026
Mortgage rates today, May 25, 2026
Personal FinanceMortgage rates today, May 25, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganMay 25, 2026
Oil drops as U.S. says deal with Iran and Hormuz reopening is near
EnergyOil drops as U.S. says deal with Iran and Hormuz reopening is near
By Nicholas Lua and BloombergMay 24, 2026
Alaska’s oil revival sparks a new energy rush Into the Arctic
EnergyAlaska’s oil revival sparks a new energy rush Into the Arctic
By Jennifer A. Dlouhy and BloombergMay 24, 2026
Trump says ‘don’t listen to the losers’ after fellow Republicans warn he’s about to make a disastrous mistake with Iran ceasefire deal
PoliticsTrump says ‘don’t listen to the losers’ after fellow Republicans warn he’s about to make a disastrous mistake with Iran ceasefire deal
By Darlene Superville, Matthew Daly and The Associated PressMay 24, 2026
SpaceX stock is about to join this growing constellation of public companies building a space-based economy
InvestingSpaceX stock is about to join this growing constellation of public companies building a space-based economy
By Jason MaMay 24, 2026
The more generous U.S. ceasefire terms are, the more suspicious Iran becomes they’re a ruse for another attack, expert says
PoliticsThe more generous U.S. ceasefire terms are, the more suspicious Iran becomes they’re a ruse for another attack, expert says
By Jason MaMay 24, 2026
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Signs of recovery for John Lewis after strategic reset, but ‘the best is yet to come’
CommentarySigns of recovery for John Lewis after strategic reset, but ‘the best is yet to come’
By Andrew BusbyMarch 13, 2025
A view of a Leopard 2 tank at a production line as German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Defence Minister Boris Pistorius attend the groundbreaking ceremony for a new munitions factory of German defence contractor Rheinmetall on February 12, 2024 in Unterluess, Germany. The war in Ukraine has been a boon to Rheinmetall as Germany seeks to provide Ukraine with munitions, including artillery shells, and also increase its own supply.
FinanceGermany’s biggest weapons contractor—now worth more than Volkswagen—could literally be moving onto carmaker’s turf
By Ryan HoggMarch 13, 2025
Frédéric Arnault speaking on stage
SuccessLVMH heir Frédéric Arnault will become CEO of the brand that popularized ‘quiet’ luxury. What could this mean for the French giant’s succession plan?
By Prarthana PrakashMarch 13, 2025
Germany’s next leader Merz is vowing to do ‘whatever it takes’ on historic $1.3 trillion infrastructure spending revolution
PoliticsGermany’s next leader Merz is vowing to do ‘whatever it takes’ on historic $1.3 trillion infrastructure spending revolution
By Jastinder Khera, Sam Reeves and AFPMarch 13, 2025
Spain—NATO’s smallest defense spender—vows to hit 2% defense target as EU pressure continues
PoliticsSpain—NATO’s smallest defense spender—vows to hit 2% defense target as EU pressure continues
By Alfons Luna and BloombergMarch 13, 2025
John Lewis profit jumps as turnaround wins back shoppers
RetailJohn Lewis profit jumps as turnaround wins back shoppers
By Sabah Meddings and BloombergMarch 13, 2025
Tesla doomed in Europe? Not so fast
CommentaryTesla doomed in Europe? Not so fast
By James MorrisMarch 13, 2025
Starmer says U.K. won’t follow Europe’s ‘disappointing’ retaliation against Trump’s steel tariffs—yet
PoliticsStarmer says U.K. won’t follow Europe’s ‘disappointing’ retaliation against Trump’s steel tariffs—yet
By AFPMarch 12, 2025
A shopper carrying Zara bags in California.
RetailZara parent Inditex’s shares plunge 8% after a slow start to the year with reluctant shoppers and market uncertainty
By Prarthana PrakashMarch 12, 2025
Roche, Zealand Pharma in $5.3 billion pact for obesity drugs
RetailRoche, Zealand Pharma in $5.3 billion pact for obesity drugs
By Paula Doenecke, Naomi Kresge and BloombergMarch 12, 2025
Harley Davidson event in Hamburg, Germany. It is a traditional event in Hamburg every year. Now the event is on the place Grossmarkt. Its the greatest Harley event in Germany. Lots of people are over 3 days there. The event starts with many partys and concerts. Traditional is the church service on sunday with the great rally over the streets of Hamburg with all bikers. Harley Davidson is a company for motorbikes since 1903."
FinanceEU escalates Trump trade war by slapping import tariffs on Bourbon whiskey and Harley-Davidsons in $28 billion retaliation
By Ryan HoggMarch 12, 2025
Northvolt—Europe’s only chance to match U.S. and Asia’s battery production—files for bankruptcy in Sweden
FinanceNorthvolt—Europe’s only chance to match U.S. and Asia’s battery production—files for bankruptcy in Sweden
By AFPMarch 12, 2025
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Personal FinanceEuropeans are falling behind when it comes to creating wealth—but there are a handful of places defying the trend
By Prarthana PrakashMarch 12, 2025
Andres Torres cooks in Guatemala with a local family over an open flame.
LifestyleA Barcelona restaurant-NGO hybrid could offer a solution to the city’s over-tourism problem
By Ryan HoggMarch 12, 2025
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LeadershipUnilever’s new CEO wants to make the Dove soap maker popular with influencers as a ‘machine of content creation’
By Prarthana PrakashMarch 11, 2025
European markets hold steady as U.S. trade tensions and recession fears rattle global markets
FinanceEuropean markets hold steady as U.S. trade tensions and recession fears rattle global markets
By AFPMarch 11, 2025
A view on two airplanes of the AirFrance KLM Group, parked at the gate of Paris Charles de Gaulle international Airport. Roissy en France, Paris, Ile de France, France. KLM and Air France.
RetailEurope’s airlines are plunging in value as Trump recession warnings threaten Americans’ ‘unbelievable’ spending power abroad
By Ryan HoggMarch 11, 2025
Record earnings at Lego as CEO says Trump’s tariffs are ‘not what keeps me awake at night’
RetailRecord earnings at Lego as CEO says Trump’s tariffs are ‘not what keeps me awake at night’
By AFPMarch 11, 2025
Volkswagen hit hard by the shift to EVs, as profits plunge 30% and Chinese competition continues
RetailVolkswagen hit hard by the shift to EVs, as profits plunge 30% and Chinese competition continues
By AFPMarch 11, 2025
UBS fined €75,000 for harassing two whistleblowers who exposed a tax-dodging scheme for French clients
FinanceUBS fined €75,000 for harassing two whistleblowers who exposed a tax-dodging scheme for French clients
By AFPMarch 11, 2025
Fears of U.S. contagion spur traders to find hedges across world
FinanceFears of U.S. contagion spur traders to find hedges across world
By Ruth Carson, John Cheng and BloombergMarch 11, 2025
A store attendant takes a bottle of Champagne from a refrigerated display cabinet
PoliticsU.S. tariffs threaten to put European delicacies, from Champagne to Parmigiano, out of Americans’ reach, conjuring a 1960s throwback
By Prarthana PrakashMarch 10, 2025
Richard Branson, chairman and founder of Virgin Group Ltd., poses for a photograph on board a new Virgin Azuma high speed train, manufactured by Hitachi Ltd., at Kings Cross station, London, U.K., on Friday, March 18, 2016. Virgin Trains will revive plans to offer high-speed Internet access on Europes busiest rail route in a bid to beat the plane and persuade business people to travel outside peak hours.
FinanceBillionaire Sir Richard Branson plans to take on Eurostar’s 30-year train monopoly with $900 million Virgin Group fundraise
By Ryan HoggMarch 10, 2025
Royal rhythms: King Charles’ dancefloor favorites debut on Apple Music, from Kylie Minogue to Ghanaian Highlife
LifestyleRoyal rhythms: King Charles’ dancefloor favorites debut on Apple Music, from Kylie Minogue to Ghanaian Highlife
By AFPMarch 10, 2025
The U.S. President is ‘unpredictable’ in a way that makes people feel ‘insecure’ says Greenland PM
PoliticsThe U.S. President is ‘unpredictable’ in a way that makes people feel ‘insecure’ says Greenland PM
By AFPMarch 10, 2025
An 82% jump in Madrid rental prices has caused Spaniards to turn to the lottery for help
LifestyleAn 82% jump in Madrid rental prices has caused Spaniards to turn to the lottery for help
By Wafaa Essalhi and AFPMarch 10, 2025
elderly people around a table
LifestyleHow a Copenhagen housing project by a $23 billion Novo-backed firm is rethinking big-city challenges like loneliness and access to sunlight
By Prarthana PrakashMarch 9, 2025
Power Players: Meet the women reshaping 10 key European industries
SuccessPower Players: Meet the women reshaping 10 key European industries
By Prarthana Prakash, Aslesha Mehta and Fortune EditorsMarch 8, 2025
Bayer shares plunge 10% as ongoing U.S. lawsuits trigger cash-raising plans
FinanceBayer shares plunge 10% as ongoing U.S. lawsuits trigger cash-raising plans
By AFPMarch 7, 2025
Albania moves to ban TikTok amid concern over youth safety following tragic teen killing
TechAlbania moves to ban TikTok amid concern over youth safety following tragic teen killing
By AFPMarch 7, 2025
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