Uber says it won bid to throw out £340m London black cab lawsuits
The two linked claims concern allegations about information Uber gave Transport for London when seeking a private-hire licence. Uber denies wrongdoing.
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Rubio says US and India are close to trade deal as energy needs shape sanctions decisions
Marco Rubio said the two countries were very close to finalising a trade deal and explained why access to alternative energy supplies figures in US sanctions-waiver decisions.
French bonds and shares fall after weekend protests unsettle investors
French government borrowing costs rose and Paris shares fell on Monday after a weekend of violent protests, adding to concerns about the country's finances and political outlook.
Enterprise refunds family’s travel costs after First Direct card refusal in France
An Enterprise branch at Carcassonne airport refused a customer’s First Direct Visa card. The company later acknowledged a staff error and reimbursed the family’s additional...
Japan’s Takaichi rejects blame for weak yen and rising bond yields
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi denied that her policies caused the currency’s weakness or higher interest rates and said her government would control bond issuance.
China’s reported US Treasury holdings fall to 18-year low in August
US figures put China’s holdings at $590.7 billion, but securities held through overseas custodians may be recorded under another country.
China’s economy grows 4.5% as exports offset weak domestic demand
Third-quarter growth accelerated from 4.3%, but the property slump and subdued spending showed the strain behind China’s export-led expansion.
Pakistan LPG marketers seek daily pricing after reported border disruption
An industry representative wants Pakistan to replace monthly LPG price setting with weekly or daily adjustments as traders report disrupted imports and rising costs.
Bank of Japan’s Ueda says underlying inflation is close to 2% target
Governor Kazuo Ueda cited a tight job market, economic recovery and global AI demand as sources of price pressure ahead of the bank’s next policy meeting.
Suncorp Bank warns some mortgage borrowers of higher minimum payments after ANZ move
Customers with advance payments or money available in redraw may need to adjust their repayments before their home loans move to ANZ.
Carrefour chief says 50 stores were targeted in France unrest, seeks faster compensation
Alexandre Bompard said about 1,500 other shops were damaged during Saturday’s unrest and estimated repairs at more than €10 million.
US small-business confidence improves, but inflation and economic worries persist
A third-quarter survey found stronger confidence and comfortable cash flow for many respondents, while most did not rate the wider US economy as healthy.
World Bank urges locally adapted ‘small AI’ for developing economies
The bank’s chief knowledge officer says tools that work on basic phones, with limited connectivity and in local languages, could extend access to specialised advice.
Venezuela expects US$76 billion oil investment over five years, acting president says
Delcy Rodríguez announced the figure at an energy conference in Maracaibo, citing a historic US deal covering 17 fields and plans for 250 rigs.
Vietnam signs free trade deal with four European nations
The pact with Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein cuts duties on industrial, fish and agricultural goods and deepens Vietnam's European ties.
AI glasses gain travel uses in China, but technical hitches slow adoption
Smartphone-linked glasses can translate languages and help travellers explore unfamiliar places. Analysts say technical problems are slowing wider adoption, while shipment...
Five South Korean bank chiefs to face parliamentary questions over cyberattacks
The heads of five major banks are due before lawmakers on October 19 after attacks that exposed customer and employee information at three lenders.
Trump waives Graham Act sanctions and duties days before they take effect
An October 16 executive order waives specified Russia-related measures under the new US law while directing continued monitoring of Russian energy purchases and sanctions evasion.