Why the catastrophe bond market is so hot right now
CAT bonds are known to offer highly attractive equity-like returns, low volatility and low correlation to broader financial markets.
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‘Enemy’ insults and questioning Putin: Steve Rosenberg on tightrope of reporting from Russia
The BBC’s Russia editor reflects on the difficulties of working as a British journalist in Moscow.
Oil slides over 6% as Trump signals Iran talks, easing supply shock fears
Oil prices slid as investors dial back fears of a supply shock after Donald Trump said Iran was “seriously talking” with Washington over the weekend.
China executes four more Myanmar mafia members
China has executed four members of the Bai family mafia, which ran scam centres in Myanmar, state media report.
Watch: Giant rat leads floating parade to kick off 2026 Venice Carnival
The grand opening took place on Sunday, with a variety of boats and floats making their way through the city’s canals.
India’s snakebite crisis is killing tens of thousands every year
A new report has found that 99% of healthcare workers in India face challenges administering antivenom.
Kennedy Center to close for two years for renovations, Trump says
The move follows several artists cancelling performances after it was recently renamed the Trump Kennedy Center.
Three West African juntas have turned to Russia. Now the US wants to engage them
The US signals that restoring democracy is no longer a priority and it is ready to work with Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger.
Takeaways from the millions of newly released Epstein files
Three million new documents include hundreds of mentions of Trump and emails between Epstein and a person called “The Duke”.
‘Do you think you’re the devil himself?’ Epstein questioned in newly released interview
The footage, which is part of millions of files released by the US Department of Justice, shows the late sex offender being questioned by an unnamed interviewer.