A $500 million deal to restore Gabon's coast reignites climate finance debate
Gabon is refinancing $500 million of its debt through a deal aimed at directing more funds to ocean management
2023-08-15 18:27
Russia's central bank makes huge interest rate hike to try to prop up falling ruble
Russia’s central bank has made a large interest rate hike of 3.5%
2023-08-15 15:45
Newly released video and sheriff's report reveal details of the night Rep. Ronny Jackson was detained at a rodeo
Republican Rep. Ronny Jackson of Texas was described as aggressive and threatening by members of law enforcement the night he was detained by authorities after assisting in a chaotic, confusing medical situation at a rodeo, according to a Texas sheriff's report.
2023-08-15 14:48
Ugandan Asian anniversary artwork to be installed in Leicester
The piece was commissioned to mark the 50th anniversary of Ugandan Asians reaching Leicester.
2023-08-15 14:46
While a criminal case against a Tesla driver ends, legal and ethical questions on Autopilot endure
A criminal prosecution against a Tesla driver will conclude this week after a restitution hearing
2023-08-15 13:27
Stock market today: Asian stocks mixed after China reports weak July data and cuts key interest rate
Asian stock markets are mixed after China reported weak July consumer and business activity and its central bank cut a key interest rate to shore up the struggling economy
2023-08-15 13:22
China skips giving update on surging youth unemployment as economic slump deepens
China’s government has skipped giving an update on a politically sensitive spike in unemployment among young people as official data showed an economic slump deepened in July
2023-08-15 13:17
California aims to introduce more anglers to native warm-water tolerant sunfish as planet heats up
California’s only native sunfish, Sacramento perch, was once so abundant it was a regular staple in San Francisco’s markets, but its numbers declined with the introduction of non-native fish in the early 20th century and today it exists in little more than a couple dozen isolated lakes
2023-08-15 12:20
What is racketeering? Trump charged with mafia-busting law in Georgia
Mr Trump and others face charges under the Rico Act for alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
2023-08-15 12:18
2023 FIBA World Cup: 5 non-USA teams that could win the tournament
The 2023 FIBA World Cup is almost here, and the field of teams who could potentially win the gold medal is larger than ever.FIBA has long struggled to make the World Cup a marquee basketball tournament comparable to its soccer counterpart. The Olympics remains the top prize in international bask...
2023-08-15 11:51
Japanese economic growth surges on strong exports and tourism
Japan’s economic growth jumped at an annual pace of 6% in the April-June period, marking the third straight quarter of growth as exports and inbound tourism recovered
2023-08-15 10:58
Donald Trump election probe court files criminal charges
A court clerk says the grand jury has returned 10 indictments, without specifying who has been charged.
2023-08-15 10:54