From the BBC World Service: A major legal claim in the United Kingdom accuses Johnson & Johnson of knowingly selling baby powder contaminated with asbestos.
From the BBC World Service: rade tensions are flaring as Beijing responds to President Donald Trump’s threats to tack an additional 100% tariff on Chinese goods.
From the BBC World Service: The European Union's new Entry/Exit System will be rolled out on Sunday, but there are warnings of delays at passport control.
From the BBC World Service: Jamie Dimon, the chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, told the BBC that a serious market correction could come in the next six months to two years.
From the BBC World Service: The Nikkei 225 stock index in Japan rose sharply after Sanae Takaichi won the contest to lead the country's ruling Liberal Democratic Party.
From the BBC World Service: The country’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party will choose a new leader on Saturday, and he or she will become the country's next prime minister.