UBS reports a 137% jump in profit, but has concerns over economic recovery
UBS posted net income of $1.71 billion for the fourth quarter of 2020, driven by its wealth management and asset management divisions.
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Democracy could have been damaged forever in the last 4 years, EU chief says
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen worried that democracy has been damaged forever during Donald Trump's time in office.
Facebook starts rolling out Facebook News to UK users and paying publishers for content
Facebook announced it will start rolling out its Facebook News product in the U.K. on Tuesday, and will pay publishers for their content.
ECB's Lagarde says pandemic recovery might be delayed, but shouldn't be derailed
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde hopes 2021 will still be the year of economic recovery post-coronavirus.
Why Russian protests against Putin could be different this time around
Experts say the protests could be more significant than previous unrest.
Finland’s Wolt raises $530 million to try to take on Amazon
Wolt, a food delivery app that's expanded into groceries and retail, has raised $530 million as it tries to take on Amazon.
Biden's administration rejoining the global community is 'well received' but major challenges remain, WEF chief says
"The reality is that we're still faced with a very polarized U.S., I don't think the U.S. is out of the woods when it comes to the pandemic," Brende told CNBC.
UK health experts have advice for the U.S. on fighting the new Covid strain
The variant, known as B.1.1.7., has an unusually high number of mutations and is associated with more efficient and rapid transmission.
Watch live: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo holds a press briefing on Covid pandemic
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is scheduled to hold a press briefing Friday on the coronavirus pandemic as the state continues to push forward with vaccinations.
Watch live: Pfizer CEO joins World Health Organization at press conference on the coronavirus outbreak
Earlier this week, the WHO's Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that the world is on the brink of a "catastrophic moral failure."
Airline stocks fall after EU leaders impose travel curbs within the bloc
Airline shares dropped on Friday after European governments announced further travel restrictions to fight growing Covid infection rates.
German Chancellor Merkel’s party picks Armin Laschet as new leader
Laschet is currently the prime minister of Germany's North Rhine-Westphalia region, the most populous federal state in the country.
Euro zone business activity shrinks again as new Covid strains lead to more lockdowns
The euro zone saw another drop in business activity in January, on the back of stricter coronavirus-related lockdowns.
England's third lockdown shows 'no evidence of decline' in Covid rates, study says
The findings of the preprint report come shortly after the U.K. recorded another all-time high of coronavirus deaths.
Russia’s Sputnik vaccine gets its first approval in the EU, greenlight from UAE amid ongoing trials
Some scientists have expressed concern over Sputnik V's rapid rollout across Russia before phase 3 trials were completed.
Lagarde says pandemic still 'poses serious risks' and the ECB stands ready to act
The European Central Bank kept interest rates unchanged Thursday, as euro nations continue to struggle with surging Covid-19 infections and lockdowns.
Coronavirus 30-minute tests are causing a stir in the UK: Here's why
The tests are self-administered and can detect current Covid-19 infection, with results usually within 30 minutes.
A trial in London is using tech to monitor the wellbeing of vulnerable people in their homes
Digital tech is starting to play in important role in many people's healthcare regime.
Dr. Fauci says U.S. will remain a WHO member and join global Covid vaccine plan
The U.S. will join a global alliance that aims to deliver coronavirus vaccines to low-income countries, Dr. Anthony Fauci said told the WHO.
Europe and Biden ‘on the same page’ over Big Tech regulation, EU chief says
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is confident that U.S. President Joe Biden will be an "ally" when regulating tech firms.
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