China raises retirement age for first time since 1950s
The plan, which will set in from January, has been on the cards for a few years as China’s population ages. Read More
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EU court rules Google must pay €2.4bn fine
Google loses its appeal against the fine, handed down for its shopping comparison service. Read More
Cristiano Ronaldo hits 1bn social media followers
The huge figure makes the footballer easily the most followed celebrity on the planet. Read More
Apple told to pay Ireland €13bn in tax by EU
The European Court of Justice upheld a 2016 decision that said Apple received unlawful aid from Ireland. Read More
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National debt forecast to treble over next 50 years
An ageing population, climate change and geopolitical tensions all add pressure to the public finances, a report says. Read More
Scotland’s only oil refinery confirmed to close next year
Petroineos said the closure of Grangemouth was due to it being unable to compete with more modern foreign sites. Read More
Central Europe braced for worst flooding in years
Sandbags are being prepared in Austria, Czech reservoirs emptied, and flash floods expected in Poland. Read More
Venezuela furious at Spain ‘dictatorship’ comment
Spain’s ambassador has been summoned by Venezuela after a minister called the country a “dictatorship”. Read More
Ban on junk food TV adverts before 9pm to come in next year
Labour has confirmed it will implement the ban that the previous Conservative government committed to. Read More