Politics and starvation: Gaza learns of Israel’s decision to ban UNRWA
Refugees and the displaced are grappling with the Israeli decision to cut an essential lifeline.
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U.S. economy grew at a 2.8% pace in the third quarter, less than expected
Gross domestic product was expected to increase at a 3.1% annualized pace in the third…
Private job creation totaled a stunning 233,000 in October, far more than expected, ADP says
ADP said it was the best month for job creation since July 2023.
US election polls: Trump vs Harris – who’s leading the race?
With just days to go until Election Day, Harris and Trump are locked in a…
At least 51 dead after torrential rain, floods in Spain’s Valencia region
Emergency services continue search and rescue operations after flash floods hit southern and eastern Spain.
Sri Lanka to probe ‘corruption’ in handling of 2021 cargo ship disaster
Announcement follows allegations of corruption, delay tactics and mismanagement in dealing with aftermath of disaster.
Eli Lilly stock tumbles 10% after drug giant misses estimates and slashes profit guidance
Skyrocketing demand for weight loss and diabetes drugs has forced Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk,…
The power of the Black vote in the US
Will tradition hold, or is change in the air?
Fact check: Kamala Harris’s speech at the White House Ellipse
Harris spoke at the site of Trump’s ‘Save America’ rally one week ahead of the…
Botswana elections: Ruling party seeks to extend 58 years in power
Botswana Democratic Party remains a favourite despite slow economic growth caused by declining demand for…
U.S. election won’t be an ‘uneventful event’ for global markets, UBS chief says
Ermotti forecasts “market movements” will take place in the wake of the upcoming U.S. elections,…
Euro zone growth hits two-year high of 0.4%, beating expectations
Economists polled by Reuters expected 0.2% growth following the bloc’s 0.3% expansion in the second…
Canada accuses India’s Amit Shah over campaign targeting Sikh separatists
Ottawa says the close ally of India’s PM is involved in an intimidation campaign against…
Death and destruction as torrential rains lash Spain
Heavy rain lashed much of eastern and southern Spain, flooding streets and disrupting rail and…
Manchester United managerial target Amorim says ‘nothing decided yet’
Sporting CP’s coach Amorim admitted the two clubs were in talks but did not confirm…
What do we know about Hezbollah’s new leader, Naim Qassem?
Hezbollah, the Lebanese group famous for its secrecy, has appointed a new leader.
Heat-related deaths and diseases rising due to climate change, experts warn
Lancet report says average person experienced 50 more days of dangerous temperatures than normal due…
Presidential candidate Chase Oliver wants to disrupt US politics
Chase Oliver is the Libertarian Party’s presidential candidate in the 2024 US election.
Continued conflict leaves Myanmar mired in crisis: UN
Human suffering at unprecedented levels and criminal networks ‘out of control’, UN special envoy warns.
US election: 6 days left – What polls say, what Harris and Trump are up to
With just six days remaining before the election, both candidates are rallying support in key…
