World/International

Bets on real-world events are becoming more common, and putting down some money on who will become the Catholic Church’s next leader is just one more example.

From the BBC World Service: DoorDash pays $3.8 billion to take over U.K. food delivery app Deliveroo.

The U.S. has punitive tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, which effectively blocks imports. Still, many Chinese EV brands are expanding their markets and going abroad with models that are both packed with features and cheaper.

The U.S. dollar has weakened since January, but even so, it’s still the world’s dominant currency in many ways — you can find it almost anywhere.

From the BBC World Service: U.S. President Donald Trump says he will hit movies made in foreign countries with 100% tariffs.

Entrepreneurs who depend on imports from China have some big — and potentially expensive — decisions to make.

From the BBC World Service: Australians go to the polls this weekend to vote in what’s being called a “cost of living” election.

From the BBC World Service: After months of fraught negotiations, the U.S. has signed a deal with Kyiv to share profits from the future sale of Ukraine's mineral and energy reserves.

The U.K. government has abolished a special status that has allowed wealthy individuals to shelter worldwide assets from British taxes.

From the BBC World Service: New data shows China's manufacturing activity took a sharp dip in April — a sign that the effect of U.S. tariffs is starting to be felt.