Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo called on European governments to work with the US to fight climate change and counter Chinese clout, the latest sign that Washington hopes allies follow its lead in passing a landmark climate bill.

The UK is seeking to restart talks with the US for a trade deal, people familiar with the matter said, hoping to overcome President Joe Biden’s reluctance over agreements that are unpopular with key American voters.

Microsoft Corporation has agreed to pay $2.98 million to settle apparent sanctions violations, the Treasury Department says in a statement.

The International Monetary Fund warned that its outlook for global economic growth over the next five years is the weakest in more than three decades, urging nations to avoid economic fragmentation caused by geopolitical tension and take steps to bolster productivity.

A law that threatened the viability of keeping 16 million wild animals on private land in South Africa was withdrawn following a legal challenge.

France and the Netherlands are seeking to clinch a technology agreement that would pave the way for closer cooperation on semiconductors, quantum technologies and light processing.