Business, General Swiss National Bank takes leap with 50-basis-point interest rate cut amid franc strength December 12, 2024 The Swiss National Bank on Thursday cut its key interest rate by 50 basis points, exceeding expectations of a smaller trim.
Iran carries out wave of arrests and executions in wake of Israel conflict Iranian authorities have carried out arrests and executions of people suspected of links to Israeli intelligence agencies.
Macron names centrist Bayrou as French PM in bid to end political instability François Bayrou will be the fourth prime minister this year, after Michel Barnier was ousted last week.
Trump authorises ‘full force’ as Portland becomes latest city to see troops deployed The president says the latest move to send troops to a major US city is “necessary” to protect immigration detention…