Italy’s anti-discrimination chief quits after gay sex club scandal

[ad_1] ROME (Reuters) – The head of Italy’s anti-discrimination office resigned on Monday after accusations that government funds meant to promote diversity projects and tackle racism had been earmarked for…

New TV channel seals funding to challenge British media ‘consensus’

[ad_1] LONDON (Reuters) – A new television channel has secured millions of dollars from investors such as Discovery Inc, Legatum and hedge fund manager Paul Marshall to challenge what it…

Factbox: Germany’s stimulus package helps consumers and companies

[ad_1] BERLIN (Reuters) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s coalition on Wednesday agreed on a stimulus package worth 130 billion euros ($146 billion) to help companies and workers in Europe’s largest…

Swiss tax authority will not appeal UBS file access in French tax probe

[ad_1] The logo of Swiss bank UBS is seen at the company’s headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland February 10, 2015. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann/File Photo ZURICH (Reuters) – The Swiss federal tax administration…

Mid-size bank mergers should be encouraged – Bank of Italy

[ad_1] ROME (Reuters) – Mergers among Italian mid-size lenders should be encouraged to boost profitability in the sector, Bank of Italy Director General Salvatore Rossi said on Tuesday. Italy’s banking…

German coalition parties agree 130 billion euro stimulus package

[ad_1] By Michael Nienaber, Holger Hansen BERLIN (Reuters) – Chancellor Angela Merkel’s ruling coalition on Wednesday agreed a bumper stimulus package to speed up Germany’s recovery from the coronavirus Speaking…

World’s oldest person, last one of 19th century, dies in Italy at 117

[ad_1] ROME (Reuters) – Emma Morano, who at 117 was believed to be the world’s oldest person and the last surviving child of the 19th century, died on Saturday, swearing…

Robert Pattinson’s positive test on ‘Batman’ set underscores challenges for Hollywood

[ad_1] LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – British actor Robert Pattinson has tested positive for COVID-19, news media reported on Thursday, halting production of “The Batman” and highlighting the industry’s struggles to…

Credit Suisse’s Thiam strikes cautious tone for third-quarter

[ad_1] ZURICH (Reuters) – Credit Suisse’s CSGN.S wealthy clients are sitting on record amounts of cash amid uncertainty in the global economy, Chief Executive Tidjane Thiam on Tuesday, striking a…

Credit Suisse says tax probe linked to ‘historical’ business

[ad_1] A logo is pictured on a branch of the Credit Suisse bank in Bern, Switzerland April 4, 2017. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse ZURICH (Reuters) – A Dutch-led international tax evasion investigation…