New Zealand budget plan offers modest financial relief ahead of election
Months before an election, New Zealand’s government is offering some modest financial relief to many people by making most prescription medicines free and increasing subsidies for childcare and public transportation
2023-05-18 11:17
New Zealand announces worse-than-expected deficit as economy stutters
By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON New Zealand on Thursday announced a worse-than-forecast budget deficit as a lower tax take,
2023-05-18 10:58
New York limousine operator convicted of crash that killed 20
The operator of Prestige Limousine faces 15 years in prison for failing to safety maintain the limo.
2023-05-18 10:50
Australian Unemployment Climbs, Reducing Rate-Hike Pressure
Australia unemployment unexpectedly increased in April as employers cut jobs — led by full-time roles — reinforcing the
2023-05-18 10:47
Confusion in Colombia over claim missing children found after Amazon crash
A presidential claim four missing children have been found alive is unconfirmed, reports say.
2023-05-18 10:47
Florida judge rejects attempt by Tiger Woods' ex-girlfriend to throw out nondisclosure agreement
A Florida judge has sided with superstar golfer Tiger Woods in a legal dispute with his ex-girlfriend
2023-05-18 10:45
Oil project near Amazon River mouth blocked by Brazil's environment agency
Brazil’s environmental regulator has refused to grant a license for a controversial offshore oil drilling project near the mouth of the Amazon River, prompting celebration from environmentalists who had warned of its potential impact
2023-05-18 10:28
SP Hinduja, billionaire head of Britain's richest family, dies at 87
Srichand Hinduja, the Indian-born billionaire leader of a global business empire and the patriarch of Britain's wealthiest family, has died aged 87, his daughters said on Wednesday.
2023-05-18 10:26
Deutsche Bank to pay $75 million to settle Jeffrey Epstein accusers’ suit - WSJ
Deutsche Bank AG has agreed to pay $75 million to settle a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging the lender
2023-05-18 10:19
Nevada GOP governor vetoes gun control measures
Nevada Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo on Wednesday vetoed three Democratic-led gun control bills that attempted to increase the age to possess certain firearms and restrict who can obtain them.
2023-05-18 10:17
Montana says 1st-in-nation TikTok ban protects people. TikTok says it violates their rights
Montana has become the first state to enact a complete ban on TikTok
2023-05-18 09:59
Chef Jose Andres Wins Exemption for Gas Stoves in New Restaurant
Celebrity chef Jose Andres was given an exception to use gas appliances in his new Palo Alto restaurant,
2023-05-18 09:57