Volkswagen to launch self-driving vehicles in Texas by 2026
By Hyunjoo Jin SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Volkswagen said on Thursday that it plans to launch autonomous, or self-driving, vehicles…
Exclusive: OPEC upbeat over 2024 oil demand outlook despite slowdown
By Alex Lawler and Dmitry Zhdannikov VIENNA (Reuters) – OPEC will likely maintain an upbeat view on oil demand growth…
U.S. trade deficit narrows in May on declining imports
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. trade deficit narrowed in May, with imports of goods dropping to their lowest level since…
Belarus leader says: I’m not the last dictator in Europe
By Guy Faulconbridge MINSK (Reuters) – Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko dismissed on Thursday a description that he was “Europe’s last…
Explainer-Inside the opaque world of minor metals pricing
By Pratima Desai LONDON (Reuters) – China’s abrupt announcement this week that it will restrict exports of some germanium and…
Berlusconi’s Mafia-tainted friend ‘in tears’ after 30 million euro bequest
ROME (Reuters) – A man convicted of colluding with the Mafia, who was a close friend of Silvio Berlusconi, said…
CATL touts breakthrough in cold-weather EV charging
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Chinese battery maker CATL said on Thursday it has developed new materials for lithium-ion batteries that would…
Metaverse has set off no alarms or need for controls yet – EU’s Vestager
By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The metaverse, shared virtual worlds accessible through the internet, has not triggered any concerns…
U.S. private payrolls beat expectations in June – ADP
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. private payrolls increased more than expected in June, indicating that the labor market remains strong despite…
Factbox-Who got what in Silvio Berlusconi’s will?
MILAN (Reuters) – Details of how billionaire Italian tycoon Silvio Berlusconi divided up his assets have been made public on…