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5 stories published · updated Oct 5 · 4:44 AM

Cargo ships and cranes at a busy port in İstanbul, Türkiye, showcasing international trade.

Venice's 1171 Debt Crisis Sparked Modern Bond Market Foundations

In 1171, Byzantine Emperor Manuel I Komnenos arrested thousands of Venetian merchants and seized their assets. To fund a retaliatory fleet, Venice imposed a forced loan on citizens with tradable receipts paying 5% interest. The military campaign failed, the doge was killed by a mob, but the financial innovation endured, creating

Aerial shot of a bustling industrial area in Marseille, France, showcasing silos and pipes.

G7 to release 100m barrels of oil reserves amid price surge

Protesters in Rio de Janeiro hold signs and wear masks demanding political change.

Spain announces ban on evictions after 87-year-old's protest

A bright and colorful floral mandala made of marigolds and other flowers captured from above.

Rising Fuel Prices Cost Tow‑Truck Business £10k

Group of diverse volunteers organizing donated clothing and supplies in a bright, airy warehouse.

Baby bank helping more parents in full-time work amid rising living costs