Paraguay jail: Rioting inmates hold guards hostage
Guards are being held against their will during a riot in the overcrowded jail in the capital, Asunción.
2023-10-11 21:18
How to complain about your upcoming student loan bill
On the bumpy road to repayment this fall, student loan borrowers have some qualms
2023-10-11 20:58
Janet Yellen sees limited economic impact from war in Israel
The war between Israel and Hamas is unlikely to have a significant impact on the global economy, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Wednesday.
2023-10-11 20:52
US producer prices increase in September on higher energy costs
WASHINGTON U.S. producer prices increased more than expected in September amid higher costs for energy products, but underlying
2023-10-11 20:50
Israel Gaza conflict: Scottish footballer Clark Robertson tells of escape
Clark Robertson, who plays professionally in Israel, has been able to return home to Aberdeen.
2023-10-11 20:49
21 Old and Odd Directional Words
The rich history of the English language is full of similar directional words that are cool but uncommon, like ‘pancakewards,’ ‘couchward,’ and ‘pocketwards.’
2023-10-11 20:16
Liberians await election results as George Weah and Joseph Boakai vie for presidency
Turn-out was reportedly high in Tuesday's tightly contested presidential and parliamentary poll.
2023-10-11 20:15
Scientists winkle a secret from the `Mona Lisa' about how Leonardo painted the masterpiece
The “Mona Lisa” has given up a secret
2023-10-11 19:29
Bombay Bicycle Club and Chaka Khan join forces for Tekken 2
Bombay Bicycle Club and Chaka Khan have joined forces to record a new single.
2023-10-11 19:19
Afghanistan: Talks with Taliban helped free four British men
The Presidum Network says it argued for their release as it had prior contact with the group.
2023-10-11 19:18
Leo Sayer cancels UK shows after becoming 'very ill'
Veteran music star Leo Sayer has spent three weeks in hospital after becoming "very ill".
2023-10-11 19:16
What’s happening in Israel and Gaza? What is Hamas? A really simple guide
What is the background to the Palestinian militant group Hamas and its latest attack on Israel?
2023-10-11 18:56