Oakham to keep twinning link with German town
Oakham Council says residents in Barmstedt were "very keen" that the town stays in touch.
2023-08-15 16:22
Longleat Safari Park osteopath helps develop Asian elephant care
Tony Nevin takes skills he picked up at Longleat Safari Park to help elephants in Asia.
2023-08-15 13:46
China central bank unexpectedly cuts rates to support sputtering economy
SHANGHAI/SINGAPORE China's central bank unexpectedly cut key policy rates for the second time in three months on Tuesday,
2023-08-15 10:23
Ukraine therapist: I've got no weapon but knowledge
Meet the volunteer therapists battling trauma and bringing hope to Ukrainians.
2023-08-15 08:27
Biden administration releases 'legal resources' for colleges in response to Supreme Court's affirmative action decision
The Biden administration is releasing new guidance and "legal resources" for colleges and universities that want to ensure student diversity in the admissions process after the Supreme Court gutted affirmative action in June.
2023-08-15 00:53
Russian central bank to hold emergency rate meeting as rouble tumbles
MOSCOW Russia's central bank will hold an extraordinary meeting on Tuesday to discuss the level of its key
2023-08-14 22:22
In the shadow of US-China rivalry, Arab allies tread delicate ground
As oil-rich Gulf states seek to diversify their military partnerships, they are finding themselves ensnared in the intensifying rivalry for global dominance between the United States and China.
2023-08-14 20:17
Does it matter to stocks whether the Federal Reserve hikes or pauses rates in September?
After the Federal Reserve raised interest rates in July to the highest level in 22 years, Wall Street's focus is on whether September will bring another rate hike.
2023-08-14 19:29
China central bank seen leaving policy loan rate unchanged on Tuesday
SHANGHAI/SINGAPORE China's central bank is expected to keep rates on its medium-term policy loans unchanged on Tuesday, a
2023-08-14 15:23
When a 'fire hurricane' hit, Maui's warning sirens never sounded
Lahaina residents tell the BBC they had no official warning before "fire hurricane" engulfed their town.
2023-08-14 10:58
Cambodia: Thousands of war-era explosives found buried at high school
Thousands of unexploded munitions were discovered buried in the grounds of a high school.
2023-08-14 04:54
How the reversal of Roe continues to win Democrats elections
The issue of abortion had, for years, been key to generating enthusiasm among conservatives. But since the overturning of Roe v. Wade, it now energizes Democrats and affects the outcome of elections, including potentially the 2024 race.
2023-08-14 04:18