Banking giant Standard Chartered will cut 15% of its workforce by 2030 as its use of AI increases. The UK-headquartered company, which has large offices in China, India, Malaysia, and Poland, said it was boosting automation, but would move some affected staff into new roles. Several other banking and tech ...
Month: May 2026
Japan economy grows, but worrying signs aheadJapan economy grows, but worrying signs ahead
Japan’s economy grew at an annualized rate of 2.1% in the first quarter, surpassing expectations, though analysts warned that the fallout of the Iran war could hamper future expansion. The strong results were driven by rising US-bound exports and sturdy domestic consumption, the latter thanks to a temporary cash handout ...
Inflation fears persist globallyInflation fears persist globally
The Iran war’s inflationary pressures were unlikely to abate, analysts warned, even as US President Donald Trump said “serious negotiations” were underway with Tehran. Ratings agency Moody’s chief economist warned that the Federal Reserve would be forced to consider rate hikes. Traders are roughly 50-50 on rates either staying flat ...
Ebola may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO doctor warnsEbola may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO doctor warns
Hundreds of cases are suspected in central Africa but experts fear the actual number may be much higher. ...
Teen suspects fatally shoot three in suspected hate crime at San Diego mosqueTeen suspects fatally shoot three in suspected hate crime at San Diego mosque
The alleged attackers were aged 17 and 18 and one left a note containing “generalised hate rhetoric”, investigators say. ...
Victim or enabler? Epstein girlfriend who could face questions despite plea dealVictim or enabler? Epstein girlfriend who could face questions despite plea deal
Nadia Marcinko is relatively unknown but may soon be called before US legislators. ...
Selling children to survive: Afghan fathers forced to make impossible choicesSelling children to survive: Afghan fathers forced to make impossible choices
In Afghanistan today, a staggering three in four people cannot meet their basic needs. ...
Two dead in Spain shooting, with babies reportedly among injuredTwo dead in Spain shooting, with babies reportedly among injured
Police say a 25-year-old man is suspected of killing his parents and injuring four others in southern Spain. ...
Middle East crisis live: Trump claims Iran attack ‘on hold’ due to request from Gulf alliesMiddle East crisis live: Trump claims Iran attack ‘on hold’ due to request from Gulf allies
The US president said he called off a planned attack on Iran on Tuesday so that peace talks could continue Full report: Trump claims planned attack on Iran postponed after Tehran makes new proposal to end war Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency (NNA) is reporting that Israeli artillery shelling has ...
‘She compared her dachshund to my newborn baby’: should you be able to take your dog everywhere?‘She compared her dachshund to my newborn baby’: should you be able to take your dog everywhere?
They’re in restaurants, offices and supermarkets – there’s even a petition to let them on flights to the UK. But not everyone is happy about the growing number of dogs in public places Out for dinner in London with her husband and two-month-old son, Gizzelle Cade noticed another woman coming ...