French President Emmanuel Macron named the former head of gas utility Engie as its special envoy to a multinational rail and ports project linking the Middle East and South Asia tipped as an alternative to China’s Belt and Road initiative. By naming Gerard Mestrallet, a well-connected veteran of the energy industry, Macron wants “France to […]
The Body Shop, the near 50-year-old cosmetics company renowned for its ethical hair and skin products, is near bankrupt in the UK after poor Christmas trade, media has reported. Sky News on Sunday reported that German private equity firm Aurelius, which bought The Body Shop only in November, is lining up administration — a UK […]
Britain’s King Charles on Saturday expressed gratitude to well-wishers following his cancer diagnosis, his first public comment since Buckingham Palace announced he would postpone some engagements to undergo treatment. “I would like to express my most heartfelt thanks for the many messages of support and good wishes I have received in recent days,” Charles said […]