From the BBC World Service: Microsoft has announced a $30 billion investment in the U.K.'s artificial intelligence sector, its largest outside of the U.S.
From the BBC World Service: President Donald Trump is calling on the European Union to hit China and India — two major buyers of Russian oil — with tariffs of up to 100%.
From the BBC World Service: France's push to get a grip on its debt problem is expected to result in the ousting of another prime minister, François Bayrou.
From the BBC World Service: Markets in Japan have reacted positively to the departure of the country's leader, Shigeru Ishiba, despite a recent U.S. trade deal.
From the BBC World Service: Until now, bosses and employees in China have frequently bypassed pension regulations in return for higher wages. That’s changing.