Niger Rally Escalates as Protesters March on France Embassy
A massive rally in support of Niger’s military leaders teetered on the brink of violence as demonstrators marched
2023-07-30 20:50
Dawn of Interest-Rate Pivots Unlocks Risk in EM’s Standout Trade
One of the year’s top fixed-income trades is facing a critical juncture in Latin America as bond investors
2023-07-30 20:26
France’s Le Maire Lobbies for Chinese Investment, More Trade
France’s finance minister said talks with officials in China this weekend were positive and called for Chinese companies
2023-07-30 20:26
Russia storm: High winds kill 10 in central Volga region
Eight of the victims died when trees fell on their campsite near a lake in Mari El region.
2023-07-30 20:25
Italy joining China's Belt and Road Initiative was atrocious move, defence minister says
Defence Minister Guido Crosetto says the Belt and Road scheme has not benefitted his country.
2023-07-30 20:17
Niger coup leader warns regional and Western powers against military intervention
Coup supporters protest outside the French embassy, shouting "Long live Russia" and "Down with France".
2023-07-30 19:53
F1 Belgian Grand Prix LIVE: Race latest updates and times at Spa-Francorchamps
Max Verstappen took pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix despite an X-rated radio row with his race engineer. Verstappen was embroiled in a squabble with Gianpiero Lambiase after he only just made it through to Q3 during a wet-dry session at Spa-Francorchamps. EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Daniel Ricciardo is back – and this time he wants to go out on top But the championship leader regained his composure at the business end of qualifying to demolish the opposition, finishing eight tenths clear of Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc with Sergio Perez third in the other Red Bull. Lewis Hamilton qualified fourth. However, Verstappen will only start Sunday’s race from sixth position as he serves a five-place grid drop for exceeding his gearbox allocation. Follow live updates from the Belgian Grand Prix with The Independent Read More Daniel Ricciardo is back - and this time he wants to go out on top Carlos Sainz interview: ‘All of us at Ferrari expected more – we haven’t done the best job’ Max Verstappen receives penalty for Belgian Grand Prix
2023-07-30 18:58
Barcelona 3-0 Real Madrid: Xavi & Carlo Ancelotti react to pre-season Clasico
How Xavi & Carlo Ancelotti reacted to Barcelona beating Real Madrid 3-0 in pre-season Clasico in United States tour.
2023-07-30 17:54
Wagner-backed CAR leader asks voters to abolish term limits
The opposition is boycotting the poll and says Faustin-Archange Touadéra wants to be leader for life.
2023-07-30 17:53
Canada wildfire: Firefighter dies tackling British Columbia blaze
An evacuation order is in place for towns near the US border as fires there swirl out of control.
2023-07-30 16:51
Arab States Sour on Israel in Blow to US Aim of Saudi Peace Pact
Tensions between Gulf states and Israel are rising three years after historic peace deals, slowing down hoped-for investments
2023-07-30 14:23
Moscow drone attack briefly shuts Vnukovo airport
Russian officials say one person has been injured after two drones crashed into offices
2023-07-30 14:21