Russian economy expected to thrive by year’s end – Putin aide
The Russian economy is expected to show positive trends by the end of the year despite sanctions, presidential aide Maksim Oreshkin says
Mars sued over toxin in world-famous candy
Class action lawsuit filed against Mars alleges that Skittles candies are unsafe to eat due to heightened levels of known toxin
EU prepares gas emergency plan – media
Brussels may offer financial incentives to reduce natural gas use ahead of winter, Reuters reports
IMF to ‘substantially’ cut global growth outlook — Bloomberg
The International Monetary Fund is expected to reduce its global economic growth outlook “substantially” in its next update
Italian budget airlines staff go on strike
A strike by discount airline staff has resulted in the cancellation of hundreds of flights, affecting up to 68,000 passengers