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How Palantir’s tech-based patriotism and politics grew into a multi-billion dollar company

In this weekly series, CNBC takes a look at companies that made the inaugural Disruptor 50 list, 10 years later. Palantir is no stranger...

World

From farmers to fighters – how a new Somali militia has risen against al Shabaab

Deep in the Buloburde bush in the Hiiraan region of central Somalia, there’s a ragtag regiment gathering around a missile launcher. Huddled tightly with...

Donald Trump will be ordered to give evidence into deadly US Capitol riots after 6 January committee vote

The congressional panel investigating the deadly attack on the US Capitol has voted to subpoena Donald Trump. It was a unanimous vote and the...

Environment

Here is an update on our 7 Bullpen stocks

We reviewed our seven bullpen stocks during the Investing Club’s ‘Monthly Meeting’ on Thursday. Here are our latest thoughts on each.

Environment

Tether, world’s biggest stablecoin, cuts its commercial paper holdings to zero

The world’s biggest stablecoin, tether, saw more than $10 billion in redemptions in May, fueling fears of a 2008-style “bank run.” Justin Tallis |...

World

Parkland school massacre: Florida jury recommends life in prison for gunman Nikolas Cruz as victims’ families say ‘it should have been death penalty’

A Florida jury has recommended a sentence of life in prison for gunman Nikolas Cruz who killed 17 people at a Parkland school in...

World

From farmers to fighters – how a new Somalian militia has risen against al Shabaab

Deep in the Buloburde bush in the Hiiraan region of central Somalia, there’s a ragtag regiment gathering around a missile launcher. Huddled tightly with...

World

What measures could the West take if there was a nuclear strike and what would it mean for Putin?

Speculation over whether or not Vladimir Putin will use nuclear weapons has been rife and the consequences could be disastrous for the West and...

World

Clinics in US state offer free vasectomies after surge in demand following Roe v Wade abortion ruling

Free vasectomies will be offered at clinics in Missouri in response to a surge in demand after the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v...

Politics

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng insists he is ‘not going anywhere’ – and hints at mini-budget U-turn

The chancellor has insisted he is “not going anywhere” amid the economic turmoil – and when asked if he was about to do a...

Parkland school massacre: Florida jury recommends life in prison for gunman Nikolas Cruz as victims’ families say ‘it should have been death penalty’

A Florida jury has recommended a sentence of life in prison for gunman Nikolas Cruz who killed 17 people at a Parkland school in...

Business

‘Don’t prolong the pain’: IMF criticises UK government for ‘undermining’ Bank of England

The head of the International Monetary Fund has delivered a blunt condemnation of the UK government’s mini-budget – pointing out government and Bank of...

Business

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng insists he is ‘not going anywhere’ – and hints at mini-budget U-turn

The chancellor has insisted he is “not going anywhere” amid the economic turmoil – and when asked if he was about to do a...

Technology

White House is pushing ahead research to cool Earth by reflecting back sunlight

Full frame sun, Climate change, Heatwave hot sun, Global warming from the sun and burning Chuchart Duangdaw | Moment | Getty Images The White...

Business

US inflation falls but still higher than expected

US inflation dropped to 8.2% over the 12 months to September. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) said the consumer price index (CPI),...

Business

Royal Mail strikes: When are staff walking out and what’s affected?

Royal Mail workers are striking on multiple days across the next few months, with people warned to expect delays to their parcels and letters....

Business

EasyJet say customer satisfaction at levels not seen since 2019 and cancellations as low pre-pandemic

EasyJet have said customers were happier with service over the summer than they were in 2019, before the travel chaos following pandemic lockdowns, despite...