The largest Swiss bank, UBS, has agreed to acquire its most significant rival, Credit Suisse, for around $3.2 billion, in a deal negotiated by the Swiss government.
China has accused the United States of disseminating false information and censoring TikTok in response to claims that Washington is pressuring the Chinese owners of the popular video-sharing app to sell their shares.
Tonight, rioters threatened the residence of French president Emmanuel Macron after he raised the retirement age from 62 to 64 without consulting Parliament.