School shooting brings up tough questions for Finland

By Laura Gozzi In the aftermath of the shooting that saw a 12-year-old kill another child and injure two in the city of Vantaa, north of the capital Helsinki, the headlines in Finland have been full of soul-searching. “What kind of events led to such an extreme act?” “How could a 12-year-old get hold of […]

Here’s who Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is going to meet in China

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, center, waits with others to receive Chinese President Xi Jinping at the San Francisco International Airport on Nov. 14, 2023, ahead of Xi’s meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images BEIJING — U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen was scheduled to arrive in China on Thursday […]

Super Bowl champion admits role in Texas car crash

By Sam Cabral & Max Matza NFL star Rashee Rice has apologised for his role in a hit-and-run crash on Saturday that left two people injured. “I take full responsibility for my part in this matter and will continue to co-operate with the necessary authorities,” he posted on Wednesday. Police in Dallas, Texas, say two […]

Home Depot snaps up SRS in $18.25 billion deal

To enhance Home Depot’s offerings to professional tradespeople, the company has acquired SRS Distribution Inc. The world’s largest home improvement retailer will be making the deal with the “leading residential specialty trade distribution company across several verticals serving the professional roofer, landscaper and pool contractor,” according to a release from the company. Home Depot professional […]

‘You see skeletons’ – South Africa's deadly border

By Jenny Hill Many migrants risk all to reach South Africa, making a notoriously dangerous journey across the border from Zimbabwe. Having fled poverty and desperation elsewhere in Africa they feel they have no choice. But as elections approach, xenophobic sentiment is on the rise and South Africa’s government is under pressure to tighten the […]

KKR says China’s real estate correction may only be halfway done

High-rise buildings are illuminated at night in the West Coast New Area of Qingdao, East China’s Shandong province, on March 22, 2024.  Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images BEIJING — China’s real estate troubles are likely far from over and industry problems need to be addressed quickly if overall GDP growth is to pick up […]