France's political chaos drives borrowing costs to the same level as Greece's for the first time

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South Korean markets have struggled in 2024, with the "Korea discount" widening as the Kospi index has dropped over 7% this year. The country's "Corporate Value-Up" program aimed at addressing this issue has not been successful, with concerns over corporate governance at family-owned conglomerates contributing to lower valuations. Political turmoil under President Yoon Suk Yeol has further impacted investor sentiment, leading to a setback for the program and leaving South Korea's stock market lagging behind...

Ominike Marvis in Bayelsa, Nigeria, took her 6-month-old son for a malaria vaccine as part of Nigeria's campaign to prevent severe illnesses and deaths from the disease. Africa has the highest burden of malaria, with Nigeria accounting for a quarter of cases. The vaccine, developed by Oxford University, is over 75% effective and is seen as a monumental step in Nigeria's efforts to eliminate malaria, despite challenges like poor sanitation and limited resources. Full Article

Israel is forcing Palestinians to evacuate the Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza following a rocket attack, with the Israeli military issuing a threat to residents. The ongoing Israeli bombardment in Gaza has resulted in over 44,805 Palestinian deaths, predominantly children and women, amidst ceasefire talks and UN resolutions for immediate cessation of hostilities. Despite opposition from Israel and the US, the majority of the UN General Assembly backed the ceasefire resolutions, highlighting global support...

A suicide bombing in Kabul killed the Taliban refugee minister, Khalil Haqqani, and two others. Haqqani was a high-profile member of the Taliban inner circle and his death is seen as a significant blow to the group. The attack, which has no immediate claim of responsibility, raises questions about security and stability in Afghanistan since the Taliban took power. Former President Hamid Karzai and others paid tribute to Haqqani, while Pakistan condemned the attack as...

Ofgem is proposing a shake-up of energy tariffs that would require suppliers to offer options with no standing charges. This follows widespread calls to eliminate fixed daily charges that all households pay regardless of energy usage. Customers would have the choice between a price-capped tariff that includes the standing charge and one that includes these costs in energy usage charges instead. The proposed overhaul also addresses unpaid bills accumulated during a recent high-price crisis. Some...