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Larry Ellison attends the Rebels With A Cause Gala 2019 at Lawrence J Ellison Institute for Transformative Medicine of USC

80-year-old tech billionaire Larry Ellison makes an unexpected comeback in the Trump era

By Financial Writer

Philanthropist Michael Bloomberg speaking at a podium at a climate event

Billionaire Michael Bloomberg will fund the UN climate change body after Trump withdrew the U.S. from the Paris Agreement

By Editorial Team

Tesla, SpaceX and X CEO Elon Musk gestures while speaking during an inauguration event at Capital One Arena

Elon Musk bashes Trump-backed $500 billion AI mega project

By Contributing Writer

Sarah Cardell, chief executive officer of Competition & Markets Authority, following a Bloomberg Television interview in London, UK, on Friday, July 21, 2023. Britain’s top antitrust enforcer pushed back against claims that the watchdog was forced into a reconsidering its Microsoft Corp.’s $69 billion Activision Blizzard Inc. deal veto as global regulators moved to back the acquisition. Photographer: Betty Laura Zapata/Bloomberg via Getty Images

U.K. regulator launches second ‘strategic market status’ probe, targeting Apple and Google’s smartphone dominance

By Editorial Team

A woman walks past a placard reading ‘We for Luedenscheid’ in the city of Luedenscheid, western Germany on January 16, 2025. The numerous auto industry suppliers in Luedenscheid, population 70,000, have faced job cuts and insolvencies as high labour costs, a rapid transformation and rising Chinese competition weaken one of Germany’s traditional economic pillars (Photo by Ina FASSBENDER / AFP) / TO GO WITH AFP STORY BY LEA PERNELLE (Photo by INA FASSBENDER/AFP via Getty Images)

With Germany heading to the polls—will the government be able to turn around its crisis-hit economy in time?

By Léa Pernelle, Sam Reeves, and others

PARIS, FRANCE – JANUARY 21: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY – For Non-Editorial use please seek approval from Fashion House) (L-R) Designers Nigo and Pharrell Williams acknowledge the audience during the Louis Vuitton Menswear Fall-Winter 2025/2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 21, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Kristy Sparow/Getty Images)

The European fashion world is ‘afraid’ of Trump’s return to power, says leading Belgian designer

By Adam Plowright and AFP

LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 30: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex smiles as he attends the Wellchild Awards 2024 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel on September 30, 2024 in London, England. WellChild is a national charity supporting seriously ill children and their families. Many children remain in hospital due to a lack of support for home care. Through its network of nurses, home makeovers, and family programs, WellChild helps children thrive at home. Prince Harry has been the charity’s Patron since 2007 and has attended their Awards Ceremony 12 times. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

Rupert Murdoch’s U.K. newspaper group settles with Prince Harry over phone hacking, admitting ‘serious intrusion’ into royal’s private life

By Joe Jackson and AFP

DAVOS, SWITZERLAND – JANUARY 21: (EDITOR’S NOTE: This Handout image was provided by a third-party organization and may not adhere to Getty Images’ editorial policy.) In this handout image provided by the German Government Press Office (BPA), German Chancellor Olaf Scholz gives a speech at the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting on January 21, 2025 in Davos, Switzerland. (Photo by Guido Bergmann/Bundesregierung via Getty Images)

Crypto’s ‘new dawn’, Musk’s lawfare and a flurry of protests: Here’s what took place at Davos on Tuesday

By Raziye Akkoc and AFP

Passengers boarding Easyjet plane, Spain. (Photo by: Alex Segre/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

EasyJet halves losses amid lower fuel costs and package holiday boost. ‘We have one million more customers already booked’ says CEO

By Investment Desk

Young business woman working on smartphone during business trip. Business and leisure travel concept.

France retains spot as world’s top tourist destination—but continues to face fierce competition from Spain

By Katell Prigent and AFP

Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra waves upon her arrival for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit at Air Force Base 8, annexed to the Jorge Chavez International Airport, in Callao, Peru, on November 13, 2024. (Photo by CRIS BOURONCLE / AFP) (Photo by CRIS BOURONCLE/AFP via Getty Images)

An AI-generated prime minister is Thailand’s latest tool to counter Chinese fears about tourist safety

By Crypto Correspondent

people buying food at city market

Expect volatility: Climate change, speculation and Trump brew a perfect storm for coffee prices in 2025

By Catherine Hours and AFP

Ursula von der Leyen, president of European Commission, addresses the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. The annual Davos gathering of political leaders, top executives and celebrities runs from January 20 to 24. Photographer: Stefan Wermuth/Bloomberg via Getty Images

At Davos, European Union vows to be ‘pragmatic but principled’ in negotiating with Trump, to safeguard continent’s interests and uphold values

By News Correspondent

Sales of EVs, which are more expensive than internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, are still highly dependent upon incentives.

Plunging German EV sales hampered Europe’s shift to electric vehicles in 2024

By Senior Editor

PARIS, FRANCE – JANUARY 21: Pharrell Williams walks the runway during the Louis Vuitton Ready to Wear Fall/Winter 2025-2026 fashion show as part of the Paris Men Fashion Week on January 21, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)

Pharrell Williams kicked off Paris Men’s Fashion Week with a Louis Vuitton takeover of the iconic Louvre

By Senior Editor

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