18+ hour, 17+ min ago  (198+ words) The Global Banking & Finance Review Awards programme has officially opened nominations for Best ESG Fintech Company 2026, recognising fintech organisations that have demonstrated excellence in leveraging technology to advance environmental, social, and governance (ESG) outcomes across financial services. Recognising Excellence in…...

6+ hour, 33+ min ago  (761+ words) Pope'Leo XIV embarks April'1323 on his first major Africa trip as pope, visiting Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial'Guinea with a packed schedule of masses, speeches and interfaith outreach. VATICAN CITY, April 9 (Reuters) - Pope Leo leaves on Monday for a visit…...

1+ hour, 35+ min ago  (16+ words) US Property Purchases Rise in Spain as Americans Seek High-End Homes'Global Banking & Finance Review...

3+ hour, 36+ min ago  (417+ words) Sterling edged up modestly to $1. 3407 on April 9, buoyed by ceasefire-driven optimism in the Middle East, but gains stalled amid renewed conflict and continued Strait of Hormuz uncertainties. It also held ground against the euro, amid diverging ECB'Bo E rate expectations....

3+ hour, 46+ min ago  (411+ words) Polestar's Q1 2026 global vehicle sales rose 7% to 13, 126 units, driven by its Europe-focused strategy amid tariff pressure and elevated costs, with strong performance in markets like Germany, UK, and Australia as the company expands its refreshed Polestar 2 and 4 models. April 9 (Reuters) - Sweden's…...

3+ hour, 31+ min ago  (407+ words) A third'grade student, Ritaj Rihan, was fatally shot while attending tent'based classes in Beit Lahiya, northern Gaza, highlighting the extreme risks faced by displaced children pursuing education amid a fragile ceasefire and widespread destruction. CAIRO, April 9 (Reuters) - Israeli forces shot…...

3+ hour, 56+ min ago  (226+ words) On April 9, 2026, Russia's Supreme Court designated the Nobel Peace Prize'winning human rights group Memorial as an "extremist" organization, effectively criminalizing any support, contributions, or even sharing of its materials within Russia. LONDON, April 9 (Reuters) - Russian human rights group Memorial was…...

2+ min ago  (157+ words) Russia has delivered the bodies of 1, 000 Ukrainian soldiers to Kyiv in exchange for 41 fallen Russian soldiers, according to lawmaker Shamsail Saraliyev, as reported by RBC. Such exchanges of war dead have occurred periodically since Russia's 2022 invasion. MOSCOW, April 9 (Reuters) - Russia…...

8+ hour, 23+ min ago  (1025+ words) President Trump has warned of a dramatic military escalation if Iran fails to finalize a peace deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Markets are reacting sharply, with oil prices rising amid heightened supply fears and regional tensions. By Parisa…...

3+ hour, 45+ min ago  (274+ words) France's Foreign Minister Jean'No'l Barrot insisted on April9 that the U. S.'Iran ceasefire must extend to Lebanon, condemning "massive" Israeli strikes. He also outlined expectations for Iranian concessions during upcoming peace talks in Pakistan. PARIS, April 9 (Reuters) - The ceasefire agreed by Iran…...