Egypt's early presidential election campaign off to eventful start
President Sisi is facing a challenge from an outspoken critic of a kind Egypt has not seen in years.
1970-01-01 08:00
Britain's high-speed rail fiasco reflects grim economic reality
In 1825, the world's first passenger train went into service in northern England. It heralded the start of a railway age that transformed the country's economy by slashing journey times, boosting trade routes and connecting major cities.
1970-01-01 08:00
The Beatles 'loved the idea' Russians secretly listened to their 'forbidden' music
Sir Paul McCartney says The Beatles got a kick out of being a "forbidden" band in Russia.
1970-01-01 08:00
Donegal fishing businesses get €12m from Irish government
The Irish fishing industry was one of the main losers from the EU’s Brexit deal with the UK.
1970-01-01 08:00
US carriers accelerate to bigger planes to overcome operating constraints
By Rajesh Kumar Singh CHICAGO United Airlines' plan to navigate the operating constraints dogging U.S. carriers is simple
1970-01-01 08:00
Exclusive-Argentina's soy crushers face 'disaster' as bean shortage sharpens, chamber head says
By Maximilian Heath BUENOS AIRES Argentina's giant soybean processing plants are running out of soybeans after a historic
1970-01-01 08:00
US public support declines for arming Ukraine -Reuters/Ipsos
By Jason Lange and Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON Support is falling among Americans of both major political parties for
1970-01-01 08:00
Foxconn expects strong holiday sales in Q4, Sept sales slump
By Ben Blanchard and Sarah Wu TAIPEI Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker and a major
1970-01-01 08:00
Biden's dog Commander leaves White House after biting incidents
Commander, a two-year-old German Shepherd, has been involved in a series of biting incidents.
1970-01-01 08:00
Russia wields 'silent weapon' of grain exports to weaken Ukraine
In April 2022, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, now deputy head of Russia's Security Council, said on his Telegram channel: "Our food is our silent weapon. Silent — but formidable."
1970-01-01 08:00
Kenya's Foreign Minister Alfred Mutua demoted in Ruto's reshuffle
President Ruto announces his biggest cabinet shake-up since he took office more than a year ago.
1970-01-01 08:00
Australia offers $17m payout to jailed Indonesian kids
Over 120 children - some as young as 12 - were detained and accused of people smuggling.
1970-01-01 08:00