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British expats in Spain could face a whopping 100% surcharge on empty second homes under new government plans
Oct 4, 2026

British expats in Spain could face a whopping 100% surcharge on empty second homes under new government plans

The proposals could see homeowners hit with a 100 per cent tax if they leave their property empty for three years.


Inside Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao’s Life After Prison
Oct 4, 2026

Inside Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao’s Life After Prison

Changpeng Zhao, jailed in the United States for a financial crime and pardoned by President Trump, is now living a gilded life in the United Arab Emirates.


Oct 4, 2026

How Middle East Oil Exports Started Recovering

Our business reporter Peter Eavis describes how oil exports from the Middle East have rebounded this month, getting closer to the levels seen before the Iran war.


Rebuked by Bond Market, Bessent Says ‘House’ Does Not Always Win
Oct 4, 2026

Rebuked by Bond Market, Bessent Says ‘House’ Does Not Always Win

The Treasury secretary said in an interview with Axios that he cannot control the Treasury market but argued that U.S. bond yields would come back down over time.


47 Ingenious Things Other Countries Have That Make The US Feel Like It's Living In The 1800s
Oct 4, 2026

47 Ingenious Things Other Countries Have That Make The US Feel Like It's Living In The 1800s

Every single one of these needs to be implemented in every major US city!!!! View Entire Post ›


Hong Kong’s Ultimate ‘Par-tee’ Returns at Link Hong Kong Open
Oct 4, 2026

Hong Kong’s Ultimate ‘Par-tee’ Returns at Link Hong Kong Open

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] The Link Hong Kong Open 2026  is set to host the ultimate ‘Par-tee’ for golf fans from across the region during its historic  65th staging of the world-famous tournament from October 22 to 25 at the Hong Kong Golf Club in Fanling.  The Jockey Club Fan Village offers non-stop entertainment right  near the green next to the first tee daily from 7:00am to 6:00pm.  Inside the bustling village, visitors of all ages can enjoy...


China responds to US criticism of Starbucks' Xinjiang expansion
Oct 4, 2026

China responds to US criticism of Starbucks' Xinjiang expansion

The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Saturday dismissed allegations from a US congressional committee concerning northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region as lies and smears.


Oct 4, 2026

Sports betting is increasingly the norm for Gen Z. Here’s why some financial and mental health experts are worried

Surveys show Gen Z increasingly views sports bets as a form of investment, and those who gamble too often face mental health risks.


Beyond the tourist trail: China's holiday travel takes new turns
Oct 4, 2026

Beyond the tourist trail: China's holiday travel takes new turns

Four days into China's seven-day National Day holiday, the country is still on the move, with travelers doing far more than simply ticking off landmarks.


Numbers behind China's National Day holiday
Oct 4, 2026

Numbers behind China's National Day holiday

China's National Day holiday is driving a massive wave of travel and consumption. Here are the numbers behind the holiday rush.