European stocks rise as global selloff eases; NatWest up 7%
LONDON — European markets were higher on Friday as a global stock selloff eased and investors awaited a U.S. inflation print.
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Anti-colonial call to cancel US RIMPAC naval exercises
Since the last week in June, navies and naval assets from 29 countries have been taking part in the world’s largest naval exercises.
North Korean hackers stealing military secrets, say US and allies
LONDON/WASHINGTON — North Korean hackers have conducted a global cyber espionage campaign in efforts to steal classified military secrets to support Pyongyang's banned nuclear weapons programme, the United States, UK and South Korea said in a joint advisory on Thursday (July 25).
North Korean hackers are stealing military secrets, US and allies say
North Korean hackers have conducted a global cyber espionage campaign in efforts to steal classified military secrets to support Pyongyang’s banned nuclear weapons programme, the United States, Britain and South Korea said in a joint advisory on Thursday.
Revolut clinches UK banking license, ending three-year wait
British fintech startup Revolut said on Thursday that it had received a banking license with restrictions from the U.K.'s Prudential Regulation Authority, bringing to an end a three-year wait.
Publisher Jimmy Lai will testify in his defense at Hong Kong national security trial, lawyer says
HONG KONG (AP) — A defense lawyer said Thursday that prominent publisher Jimmy Lai will testify in his defense in the landmark national security trial brought under a Beijing-imposed law that has all but wiped out public dissent.
Coinbase UK unit fined $4.5 million by British regulator over 'high-risk' customer breaches
British regulators fined Coinbase's U.K. arm £3.5 million ($4.5 million) on Thursday over breaching a voluntary agreement designed to stop the cryptocurrency exchange from onboarding "high-risk customers."
India and UK launch tech initiative as new British foreign minister makes his first official visit
NEW DELHI (AP) — India and the United Kingdom launched a new technology security initiative expected to boost economic growth and deepen collaboration, the two countries announced during the first official visit to India by the new British foreign secretary.