While inflation accounted for much of the rise in holiday spending, the data shows a steady uptick in transactions, with many consumers buying goods and services via mobile devices.

Shortages of CO₂ have caused global chaos in recent years, with New Zealand the latest country to face an abrupt and disruptive shortfall.

The agreement is a result of the Biden administration’s effort to widen export controls on companies with critical technologies.

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Five people who have been rescued are said to be in a stable condition. Six of the dead were Chinese nationals.

The proceedings mean that, for the first time, the company will be formally charged in court in relation to the two crashes, and will have to plead guilty or not guilty.

With the world’s two biggest shipping lines now breaking up, carriers in the remaining alliances may seek new partners.

Most of the 2,500 jobs in product development and up to 700 in administrative roles the automaker is hoping to cut are located in Germany.

Regional airports are benefitting as manufacturers and logistics middlemen look for faster paths to factories.