Morning Chronicle - round-the-clock business news in six languages

London -

IN THE NEWS

Macron hopes for 'start towards de-escalation' in Putin talks on Ukraine

Macron hopes for 'start towards de-escalation' in Putin talks on Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday he hoped to make a start towards a de-escalation of tensions over Ukraine, as he began talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.

Read more
Gold-winning short track star says federation 'didn't support' her

Gold-winning short track star says federation 'didn't support' her

Short track speed skating great Arianna Fontana said Monday the Italian Ice Sports Federation hadn't supported her and that some people "didn't want her" in Beijing, after she won gold in the 500m -- her 10th Olympic medal.

Read more
Lampard brushes off criticism of Dele Alli over Everton unveiling

Lampard brushes off criticism of Dele Alli over Everton unveiling

Everton manager Frank Lampard says it would be detrimental to "handcuff" individual personalities such as Dele Alli after his new signing was criticised over his appearance during his presentation to fans.

Read more
Ex-president, former finance minister vie for Costa Rica presidency

Ex-president, former finance minister vie for Costa Rica presidency

An ex-president and a former finance minister will vie for Costa Rica's presidency after topping a first voting round in one of Latin America's stablest democracies, albeit one battling growing economic woes.

Read more
Man Utd boss Rangnick says there are 'no problems' with Lingard

Man Utd boss Rangnick says there are 'no problems' with Lingard

Manchester United interim boss Ralf Rangnick said on Monday there were no issues between himself and Jesse Lingard, after the two men appeared to be at loggerheads last week over the midfielder's availability.

Read more
Slovenia's historic ski jump gold overshadowed by disqualifications

Slovenia's historic ski jump gold overshadowed by disqualifications

Slovenia won the inaugural Olympic ski jumping mixed team competition at the Beijing Games on Monday but the event was dominated by an unprecedented spate of disqualifications.

Read more
Stocks rise as traders eye rate hikes, Ukraine

Stocks rise as traders eye rate hikes, Ukraine

Stock markets in the United States and Europe mostly rose Monday as investors track corporate earnings, expected interest rate hikes and the standoff over Ukraine.

Read more
Dortmund sign Germany defender Suele from Bayern on free transfer

Dortmund sign Germany defender Suele from Bayern on free transfer

Borussia Dortmund confirmed Monday the signing of Germany defender Niklas Suele on a free transfer from rivals and Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich for next season.

Read more
Senegalese pack streets to welcome victorious Cup of Nations team

Senegalese pack streets to welcome victorious Cup of Nations team

Tens of thousands of jubilant fans packed the streets of Senegal's capital Dakar on Monday to welcome the national squad home after its Africa Cup of Nations win.

Read more
Shiffrin slides out at Beijing Olympics as teenagers make impact

Shiffrin slides out at Beijing Olympics as teenagers make impact

Double gold medallist Mikaela Shiffrin slid out in her bitterly disappointing opening race at the Beijing Olympics on Monday as two teenagers made their mark on their Games debuts.

Read more