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German inflation slows to 6.1% in May, though food prices are still surging
BERLIN — German inflation eased to 6.1% in May following several months of declines, even as Europe's biggest economy registered another painful increase in food prices of nearly 15%. Preliminary figures show that the annual inflation rate was lower than…
German inflation slows to 6.1% in May, though food prices are still surging
BERLIN — German inflation eased to 6.1% in May following several months of declines, even as Europe's biggest economy registered another painful increase in food prices of nearly 15%. Preliminary figures show that the annual inflation rate was lower than…
Facing sweltering summers, California’s Newsom floats plan for state to buy energy
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — For most of the year, California's quest to rid itself of fossil fuels seems on track: Electric cars populate highways while energy from wind, solar and water provides much of the power for homes and businesses. Then…
UK hails first post-Brexit trade deals with Australia, New Zealand, but impact likely small
LONDON — The U.K. government hailed an era of cheaper Australian wine and New Zealand kiwi fruit as free-trade agreements with the two Southern Hemisphere nations took effect Wednesday. U.K. Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch said that the start…
EU aspirant Moldova prepares to host major international summit
CHISINAU, Moldova — European leaders started gathering in Moldova Wednesday on the eve of a sprawling summit aiming to show a united front in the face of Russia's war in Ukraine and underscore support for the Eastern European country’s ambitions…