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Eric Watson seeks $32m damages from US watchdog
Law & Regulation

Eric Watson seeks $32m damages from US watchdog

Businessman accuses securities commission of acting with malice and in bad faith. 

Denise McNabb 23 Sep 2024
China’s divorce rate soars. Cue the big wedding photo shredder
Relationships

China’s divorce rate soars. Cue the big wedding photo shredder

Split couples just want to be rid of expensive reminders of their big day.

Office romances aren’t new, so why are they still complicated?
Work

Office romances aren’t new, so why are they still complicated?

A high-profile affair highlights the tricky terrain of workplace dating.

America’s Cup charts a course to net zero for shipping sector
Technology

America’s Cup charts a course to net zero for shipping sector

From solid sails to flying boats, ship owners eye Cup tech to slash carbon emissions.