EconomyBloomberg’s “Insight with Haslinda Amin” features Mynt’s record initial public offering and its arrival as a new heavyweight in Philippine stocks.
EconomyBloomberg’s “Insight with Haslinda Amin” features Mynt’s record initial public offering and its arrival as a new heavyweight in Philippine stocks.
WorldCleanup work is underway in Paris after demonstrations that began over deteriorating school facilities in the city's northern suburbs grew into some of France's worst unrest in decades. Shops were looted, buildings set ablaze and a 19th-century town hall in Limoges was set on fire.
WorldUS special envoy Tom Barrack said he was unsure whether the Iran war had been a mistake, while acknowledging its “unintended consequences.” Speaking at the Qatar Global Security Forum in Doha, he also said instability was spreading beyond the region.
CultureKeith Papini speaks out after his ex-wife, Sherri Papini, served prison time for making up a kidnapping story and committing mail fraud.
PoliticsFrench President Emmanuel Macron met UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi on Monday during a Gulf tour that also takes him to Bahrain and Qatar. His visit comes as France faces protests and looting amid public anger over rising living costs and poor school conditions.
WorldPatrick Molinoz, vice-president of the French Mayoral Association, says recent violence in France was planned and that Russian interference is “quite certain.”
EconomyAt a media briefing in Brussels, Ryanair Group chief Michael O'Leary presented company developments and took questions from reporters.
EconomyVolkswagen enlisted Chinese EV maker XPeng to help it catch up in the world's biggest car market. A weak debut for their first jointly developed model raises questions about whether VW can turn Chinese technology into cars local buyers want.
World5:59The programme reviews French press reactions to Emmanuel Macron’s government announcing curfews in parts of the country, alongside coverage of the weekend’s violence in the British, German and U.S. press. Italian outlets react to violent looting and property destruction as the government considers sending 500 armed troops.
PoliticsMacron's Bahrain visit includes a meeting with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.
EconomyStephen Roach argues Xi Jinping’s willingness to meet Donald Trump repeatedly may reflect concern about China’s economy and a desire to buy time. Roach says Xi may not share the personal camaraderie Trump portrays, and Chinese officials likely recognize how much progress is possible with an unpredictable counterpart.
EconomySouth Korean data center firm Elice fell as much as 35% after its IPO, which raised $151 million. The program headline also flags a warning about Russia from Merz.
WorldSimone Rodan of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies discusses the large protests in France, which have led to chaos and curfews across the country.
WorldFrance continues to see accusations over the protests, with Sébastien Lecornu accusing the far left of orchestrating the unrest. In Kharkiv, two children are among those killed in a Russian strike on a park, while Putin has reportedly floated a summit without Kyiv. The programme also features an interview with Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary.
EconomyRyanair CEO Michael O’Leary told Europe Today that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is afraid to do anything beyond talking, and is doing nothing to make Europe more competitive.
EconomyRyanair CEO Michael O’Leary criticised European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s green policies, saying they add “complexity and cost”. He also called the European Parliament a “ship of fools” and claimed its green laws are making air travel more expensive.
PoliticsUS President Donald Trump says he warned French President Emmanuel Macron that allowing immigrants into France was “a big mistake,” and that Paris would soon become “a Muslim city.”
SocietyLin Qianyin and Meixi, students from Malaysia and Cape Verde who have lived in China for years, recall unexpected kindness during their studies in Beijing. They say teachers’ timely help and the warmth of ordinary people left a lasting impression, and hope to bring what they learned back to contribute to their home countries.
WorldThe programme highlights continuing blame in France and says Russia killed two children in Kharkiv.
PoliticsEarly Alberta referendum results showed a major surge in votes to remain part of Canada. Jeffrey Rath, a prominent conservative activist and Alberta Prosperity Project co-founder, dismissed the early results, saying the hundreds of thousands who voted to leave Canada still matter. He said Alberta separatism will never be realized.
PoliticsFox News host Sean Hannity discusses the Michigan Senate race between Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed on his program, “Hannity.”
SocietyRomance scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, with thieves targeting unsuspecting victims around the world for their hearts and millions. Award-winning journalist Mariana van Zeller goes undercover and uses herself as bait to expose the schemes.
WorldUkraine’s 92nd Assault Brigade released footage on Monday that it described as the first-ever battlefield air evacuation by an unmanned aerial vehicle. The brigade said a wounded infantryman was flown to safety aboard a heavy hexacopter made by Ukrainian company Gurzuf Defence.
WorldProtests across France largely faded after authorities strengthened security, including an 11 p.m. curfew imposed Monday night in parts of Paris and restrictions in other cities. The demonstrations drew more than half a million people nationwide before devolving into violence, vandalism and looting.