The online-only retailer has become a global phenomenon.

'We’ve had big crises in the past but coming from so many different dimensions this may be quite unique,' Standard Chartered Plc Chairman Jose Vinals said.

Annual inflation quickened to 131.7% from 96.4% in April, ending a 10-month period in which the rate was below 100%.

2.8 million people have received aid. Another 3.1 million could be helped if more money came in.

Beijing is willing to discuss rights issues and cooperate with all parties on the basis of mutual respect, Xi said in a video call with Bachelet.

Boehly’s winning bid is backed by California-based private equity firm Clearlake Capital.

The initiative will start in five African countries with 23 drugs for cancer, rare illnesses, inflammatory conditions and infectious diseases.

Snap shares closed at $12.79, lower than their 2017 IPO price of $17.

Food shortages, climate change and migration risks have also been high on the agenda.

The company announced a dividend of 3 pence per share

In early trade the rand was at R15.69 against the dollar, down around 0.3% from its previous close.

Brent for July settlement gained 0.6% to $114.26 a barrel on the ICE Futures Europe exchange.

Gold was at $1 860.33 an ounce, down 0.3%.

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