Johannesburg building fire: Death toll rises to 63 in South Africa

Johannesburg building fire: Death toll rises to 63 in South Africa

CNN  —  The death toll from a raging fire in a five-story building in central Johannesburg has risen to 63, according to the city’s emergency services. The number of people injured stands at 43, said spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi. Emergency services and firefighters are working to put out the blaze, public broadcaster SABC reported. Videos from … Read more

Treasury yields, FTSE 100, DAX

Treasury yields, FTSE 100, DAX

5 Mins Ago Europe stocks open higher European stock markets opened higher before extending gains in early trade, with the Stoxx 600 index up 0.9% at 9:07 a.m. BST. All sectors posted gains and tech stocks were 2% higher, following upbeat sessions in the U.S. and Asia-Pacific markets. See Chart… Stoxx 600 index. 37 Mins … Read more

Global Economy Latest: Why BRICS Nations Are Challenging the West

Global Economy Latest: Why BRICS Nations Are Challenging the West

I’m Monique Vanek, an Africa economics and government editor in Johannesburg, and today we’re looking at what could emerge as the biggest threat to the current world order. Send us feedback and tips to ecodaily@bloomberg.net or get in touch on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, via @economics. And if you aren’t … Read more

World Economy Latest: All Eyes on Fed Chief Powell in Jackson Hole

World Economy Latest: All Eyes on Fed Chief Powell in Jackson Hole

The Circuit Hosted by high-profile journalist Emily Chang, The Circuit is a fast-paced, dynamic series that lives at the intersection of culture, tech, entertainment, and business. Every week, Chang will go on location to meet the world’s most fascinating founders, influencers, and innovators, conducting intimate interviews and bringing audiences behind the scenes of the most … Read more

Nigeria, Jamaica, South Africa: Women’s World Cup success stories shining light on inequality

Nigeria, Jamaica, South Africa: Women’s World Cup success stories shining light on inequality

Randy Waldrum was perhaps the only person in the room who was not surprised by what had just happened. As tens of thousands of shell-shocked Matildas fans filtered out of Lang Park in Brisbane, the Nigerian head coach walked casually into the post-game media conference, looked around at the wide-eyed journalists clamouring for answers, and took a … Read more

Wellness travel is rising among an new group of travelers — parents

Wellness travel is rising among an new group of travelers — parents

More parents than nonparents say they plan to travel to improve their mental and physical health. Peopleimages | Istock | Getty Images Amusement parks and road trips — this is this stuff many family vacations are made of.   But a new survey shows parents increasingly want in on a trend that isn’t often aimed … Read more