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Royal Mail plans to cut 2,500 jobs
The postal service firm wants to cut head office and other non-frontline jobs by the end of 2027.
Ethiopia projects 10% economic growth
Ethiopia's economy is projected to grow by 10.1% during the 2026/2027 fiscal year, which began on July 8, President Taye Atske Selassie said Tuesday.
China's countryside is having a moment
Tired of crowded cities? Travelers are heading to rural China during the National Day holiday.
Immersive experiences reshape inbound travel over National Day holiday
China's inbound tourism market is seeing robust growth during the 2026 National Day holiday. China's border crossings are expected to handle an average of about 2.15 million passenger trips per day during the holiday, according to the National Immigration Administration.
What can I do to protect myself after 'Asos hacked' message?
Asos says people should not engage with the unauthorised notification and says it'll provide further information.
P&R's two-pronged budget approach under fire
Critics of P&R say it shows there is no commitment to making savings within the States.
HK stocks retreat amid profit-taking
Oil prices rose on Wednesday and stocks fell amid fresh concerns about Middle East supplies following a warning that Iran appeared to be stepping up attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. The retreat came as investors brushed off another record day on Wall Street overnight. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index fell 0.6 percent to 24,130, snapping a two-day winning streak. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index shed 0.6 percent while Hang Seng Tech lost 0.7 percent. Mainland markets were closed for a national holiday. Trading resumes on Thursday. In Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 lost 648 points or 0.9 percent to close at 70,035 as investors locked in gains. Shares in South Korea also fell, with the benchmark Kospi down nearly 2 percent at 6,803, its lowest since September 17. Samsung Electronics gave up 1.29 percent, erasing early gains, whereas SK Hynix lost 2.82 percent. Meanwhile, crude prices rebounded. The price for a barrel of Brent crude oil was up 0.7 percent at US$101.26. That's still below the nearly US$110 it was at a few weeks ago. US benchmark crude rose 0.3 percent to US$89.66 per barrel. (Agencies) Edited by Tony Sabine
Airfares Have Spiked. Is the Death of Spirit Airlines to Blame?
In the wake of the ultra-low-cost carrier’s closure, and with the cost of fuel and labor rising, domestic fares have become less competitive. But there are ways to parry higher prices.
Fears coastal town road closure could leave Watchet 'desolate'
Businesses in Watchet are concerned by the closure of the main road into Watchet.
Jaguar unveils new electric car after 'woke' ridicule
Two years after JLR relaunched Jaguar into a blizzard of controversy, it has launched its new EV.