Kherson residents suspected of collaborating with Russia allegedly face public punishment, as seen in photographs released by The Associated Press (AP). Ukrainian forces took over the city last week, after the withdrawal of Russian troops.

Shop owners in Germany are worried about the upcoming Christmas season, expecting a slump in sales in price-adjusted terms, as double-digit inflation driven by energy prices forced people to shop less in the third quarter, the German Retail Association (HDE) says.

Regulators have revealed financial measures that would help the sector avoid a credit crunch Chinese property stocks and bonds rose sharply on Monday as banking regulators revealed a 16-step support package for the indebted sector.