Venezuela intensified ‘repressive machinery’ after Maduro re-election: UN
Crackdown following Nicolas Maduro’s contested re-election in July has left 25 dead and 2,400 in…
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British e-commerce firm THG to spin off technology platform Ingenuity
THG said it is “actively undertaking detailed work to review potential structures to facilitate the…
How a beauty queen became the face of South Africa-Nigeria tensions
After Chidimma Adetshina suffered xenophobic abuse online, young Nigerians in South Africa say they feel…
India hits out after Iranian leader criticises treatment of Muslims
Despite strong ties, Khamenei’s past criticisms include India’s handling of Muslim issues and the Kashmir…
Firefighters rescued by helicopter from Czech Republic floods
Video shows firefighters being rescued by helicopter after they were submerged by floodwater in the…
CNBC Daily Open: Rate cuts might not benefit tech the most
Technology stocks benefit the most from low interest rates, conventional market wisdom says. But that…
Firefighters battle wildfires choking Brazilian capital
The blazes have consumed thousands of hectares of the Brasilia National Park.
Video: Rescue efforts after deadly building collapse in Sierra Leone
Rescue teams in Sierra Leone’s capital climbed the rubble of a seven-storey building to search…
China’s ultra-rich population sees ‘dramatic’ growth in last 10 years, outpacing the U.S., report shows
The world’s super rich club saw a significant expansion over the past 10 years, with…
Israel’s Netanyahu announces expanded war goals to include Lebanon border
Israeli prime minister says war aims should include enabling Israelis who fled areas near the…
Portugal battles deadly wildfires
The blazes in central and northern Portugal force authorities to evacuate villages and shut motorways.
Atishi to be new chief minister of India’s capital territory Delhi
This is a breaking news story, more details to follow.
This 38-year-old is financially independent with passive income. Here’s how he built a 7-figure real estate portfolio
Shu Matsuo Post, 38, has reached financial independence after building a seven-figure real estate portfolio….
A push toward sustainable jet fuel is leaving investors with unanswered questions
“The truth is, it’s going to be more expensive, you can’t really sugarcoat that,” one…
Big names like David Tepper and ‘Big Short’ investor Michael Burry are quietly upping their bets on the Chinese economy
From property woes to sluggish economic data, China appears to be suffering from long Covid.
What are Pakistan’s controversial constitutional amendments about?
The proposed amendments could weaken the independence of the judiciary, allege opposition parties and some…
China seeks a homegrown alternative to Nvidia — these are some of the companies to watch
Some of China’s giants inclduing Huawei, Alibaba and Baidu are among those trying to create…
Facebook owner Meta bans RT, other Russian state media
Tech giant’s announcement comes days after Washington unveiled sanctions against Russian state media.
US rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs arrested in New York
Charges against Combs not immediately clear as lawyer criticises ‘unjust’ prosecution.
At least 236 killed in Myanmar flooding from Typhoon Yagi
Multiple states and regions affected in a country already plunged into crisis by the February…
