A ‘Doom Loop’ Threatens France as Populism Confronts Markets

New York Times - Oct 20, 2026

The turmoil shows the profound challenges facing governments stuck between unhappy citizens and wary bond investors.

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Burnham vows end to 'rip-off parking charges' under new rules

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Burnham vows end to 'rip-off parking charges' under new rules

The changes come after concerns that penalties issued by private providers are too harsh and leave motorists unfairly punished.

Revolut outage hits 'multiple services' as thousands of users report app issues

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Revolut outage hits 'multiple services' as thousands of users report app issues

Some users of the British neobank reported being unable to make some payments or access funds in its app on Tuesday.

What is the Budget and what could be in it?

Oct 20, 2026

What is the Budget and what could be in it?

Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes on 28 October.

Food aid charity under pressure from fuel costs

Oct 20, 2026

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How is the US economy really doing under President Trump?

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How is the US economy really doing under President Trump?

Ahead of the midterms Trump has boasted about the performance of the US economy. BBC Verify looks at inflation, jobs and economic growth in the country.

Graphics: China's economy picks up steam in Q3

Oct 20, 2026

Graphics: China's economy picks up steam in Q3

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The VW Bus, Now Electrified, Keeps on Truckin’

Oct 20, 2026

The VW Bus, Now Electrified, Keeps on Truckin’

A restored version of Volkswagen’s Flower Power-era Microbus, kitted out by Kindred Motorworks, is aiming for the affluent, while VW’s own E.V. is slow to get moving, much like its forebear.

‘A Ticking Time Bomb’: An Economic Crisis Looms in Indonesia

Oct 19, 2026

‘A Ticking Time Bomb’: An Economic Crisis Looms in Indonesia

Once a model of economic stability, Indonesia now faces growing hardship at home as President Prabowo Subianto’s policies shake investor confidence.

Black Unemployment Hints at a Job Market in Worse Shape Than It Seems

Oct 19, 2026

Black Unemployment Hints at a Job Market in Worse Shape Than It Seems

The Black unemployment rate climbed a percentage point to 7 percent in September, almost double the rate for white workers.

Elon Musk Says He Will Give a SpaceX Share to ‘Every Kid in America’

Oct 19, 2026

Elon Musk Says He Will Give a SpaceX Share to ‘Every Kid in America’

Anthropic, an A.I. rival to SpaceX, earlier said it would form a “public benefit fund” and other tech moguls have contributed to savings accounts for children.

Christiane Amanpour Says She Is Leaving CNN After 43 Years

Oct 19, 2026

Christiane Amanpour Says She Is Leaving CNN After 43 Years

The chief international anchor, one of the most famous names in broadcast news, started as an assistant at the network in 1983.

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