A businesswoman claims to have delivered €90,000 to PSOE headquarters, while Ábalos' ex-partner admits to never working at companies that hired her, adding fuel to the ongoing investigation. Read more...

Stock market sees mixed results for several ETFs and companies. Plus, language skills impact job prospects abroad, and one man's Land Rover investment pays off. Read more...

Positive news in bond markets contrasts with rising youth unemployment and competitive savings rates, painting a complex economic picture. Skillsoft's future remains uncertain. Read more...

A brief overview of recent business news from The Economist's "The World This Week" section, covering updates from early to mid-September 2023. Read more...

The UK navigates ambitious climate targets, debates defense spending, considers changes to child benefits, and grapples with single-sex space policies amid rising birthrates in South Korea. Read more...

Hong Kong retail sales continue to decline, while Drax Group reports record profits amid subsidy controversy. Political uncertainty also impacts the labor market. Read more...

From budget resolutions and Supreme Court cases to surprising UN votes and desk-cleaning habits, the Trump era continues to shape US politics and international relations. Read more...

A pedophile surgeon's crimes were allegedly known but ignored for years. Plus, new plans to help the long-term unemployed and a fighter jet incident in Korea. Read more...

Recent political developments include discussions on Ukraine, increased UK defense spending, and the growing importance of the north of England in British politics. Read more...

New data shows a surge in youth unemployment, while stories emerge of entrepreneurs finding success through bootstrapping and overcoming personal hardship. Read more...

The UK explores Texas prison strategies to combat overcrowding and addresses concerns about a cashless society impacting disabled citizens. Plus, Trump meets Starmer. Read more...

The UN accuses the Nicaraguan military of crimes against humanity. Meanwhile, in Spain, debate swirls around temporary worker rights and enshrining abortion in the constitution. Plus: animal abuse case and political commentary. Read more...

Key business updates from Malaysia: a logistics firm faces charges, hotels seek fee relief, the government aims to boost investment, and state firms donate to charity. Read more...

Bitcoin faces a slump, Disney and Max challenge Netflix's dominance, and Pentagon Marines are irked by uniform changes. Plus, stagflation fears resurface. Read more...

A look at the contrasting political trends in Europe, from Spain's progressive policies and economic growth to Germany's far-right resurgence and debates over gender equality. Read more...

Turkmenistan is making moves to modernize its industries and financial systems, announcing a new ceramic plant, a tender for ship pyrotechnics, and upgrades to bank audit procedures. Read more...

The EU is prioritizing green finance with ESMA's transparency calculations and incentives for electric vehicles, while also emphasizing balanced trade policies. Read more...

Iran's economy is showing a mix of trends. While non-oil exports and petrochemical exports rise, a major automaker is cutting production, highlighting both opportunities and challenges. Read more...

Austria's wine production sees a downturn, Prešov hikes accommodation taxes, and a logistics park near Košice remains a plan on paper. Plus, unemployment hits a new low. Read more...

Barclays deals with IT outage compensations and its former CEO, Jes Staley, fights a ban related to Jeffrey Epstein. Plus, job opportunities in Manila and insider trading news. Read more...