The firm is being penalised for its role in the failure of property giant Evergrande.
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Venezuela furious at Spain ‘dictatorship’ comment
Spain’s ambassador has been summoned by Venezuela after a minister called the country a “dictatorship”.
Central Europe braced for worst flooding in years
Sandbags are being prepared in Austria, Czech reservoirs emptied, and flash floods expected in Poland.
China raises retirement age for first time since 1950s
The plan, which will set in from January, has been on the cards for a few years as China’s population ages.
Butterfly thieves handed $200,000 fine
Two Italian men were arrested at a Sri Lankan wildlife park after they were found with hundreds of protected insects.
Trump rules out another presidential debate against Harris
Two days after the pair’s first showdown, the Republican says his Democratic rival only wants a rematch because he won.
South Africa ex-minister Pravin Gordhan dies at 75
He died early on Friday in hospital after “a short, courageous battle with cancer”, his family says.
South Africa’s coalition threatened by new education law
The Democratic Alliance says the president should not sign a controversial education bill into law.
Modi rival bailed after five months in jail
Arvind Kejriwal has always rejected corruption allegations and called them political vendetta.
Boeing workers strike as 25% pay rise rejected
More than 30,000 workers down tools after union members voted overwhelmingly to back the strike.