By Laurence Frost PARIS (Reuters) – Fiat Chrysler said on Wednesday it was withdrawing its $35 billion (£28 billion) merger offer for Renault, blaming French politics for scuttling what would have been a landmark deal to create the world’s third-biggest automaker. A source close to the French carmaker’s board said Fiat Chrysler made the move […] Read more
People who use dating apps are more likely to have eating disorders, abuse laxatives or use other unhealthy weight management practices than people who don’t date online, Harvard researchers found in a new study published Friday in the Journal of Eating Disorders. The study, which surveyed more than 1,700 U.S. adults between the ages of […] Read more
“We advise the U.S. side not to underestimate the Chinese side’s ability to safeguard its development rights and interests. Don’t say we didn’t warn you!” the People’s Daily said in a commentary titled “United States, don’t underestimate China’s ability to strike back.” The phrase “Don’t say we didn’t warn you” has been used by the […] Read more
Fiat Chrysler has made a “transformative” merger proposal to Renault in a deal that would create the world’s third biggest carmaker. The plan, finalised in overnight talks with Renault, was being discussed at a meeting of the French group’s board early on Monday, and sent shares in both companies sharply higher. The deal would create […] Read more
British Prime Minister Theresa May is once more fighting for her political survival, after the resignation of one of her most senior cabinet ministers in protest against her Brexit strategy. The leader of the House of Commons Andrea Leadsom quit over May’s suggestion that MPs should have a vote on whether to hold a second […] Read more
Tens of thousands of poor families in the United Kingdom do not have enough to eat due to government cuts, Human Rights Watch said in a damning report released on Monday. The human rights organisation said the UK government was in “clear breach” of its duty to ensure food access. The 115-page report included interviews […] Read more
Switzerland — one of the most heavily armed countries in Europe — voted to comply with stricter European Union gun laws in a referendum Sunday. While Switzerland doesn’t belong to the EU, it is part of the bloc’s Schengen Area which is a zone that can be visited without a visa or passport by citizens […] Read more
Brexit talks between Theresa May’s ruling Conservative Party and the main opposition, Labour, have taken a hit after Labour said they will not back May’s plan on June 3 unless they strike a deal. The Conservatives and Labour are trying to break the deadlock after May’s Brexit deal was thrice rejected by the UK parliament […] Read more
SYDNEY (Reuters) – U.S. oil prices rose on Friday on renewed optimism that a trade deal between Washington and Beijing could be struck, as investors have been fearing that a protracted tariff war would harm global economic growth. Brent crude futures were at $70.85 a barrel at 0021 GMT, up 48 cents, or 0.7 percent, […] Read more
“By the way, you see the tariffs we’re doing? Because they broke the deal. They broke the deal,” Trump said Wednesday. “So they’re flying in, the vice premier tomorrow is flying in — good man — but they broke the deal. They can’t do that, so they’ll be paying.” Trump added that the United States […] Read more
