Ghana IMF loan: Will $3bn solve the economic crisis?
Ghanaians are desperate for help but the intervention may not deal with problems in the long term.
2023-05-18 18:20
Ukraine's counteroffensive is shrouded in confusion. That may be the plan
The columns of dozens of US-supplied M-ATVs kept coming, preceded by a police car, lights blaring, and tailed by dozens of muddy, civilian saloons. Where the armored vehicles were ultimately destined for was unclear. But they were still beige - the paintjob they would have had for use in Iraq and Afghanistan -- suggesting they were at least a spray can or mud-shower away from being ready for use on the front line.
2023-05-18 18:19
MLB pitcher accidentally hits and kills bird with throw in pregame warm-ups
For the second (well-publicized) time in MLB history, an Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher has claimed a sad and unusual feat -- accidentally taking out and killing a bird with a throw.
2023-05-18 18:16
Suspected Pentagon leaker was warned multiple times, prosecutors say
A 21-year-old accused of leaking classified files ignored warnings from his superiors, prosecutors say.
2023-05-18 17:25
Mexican Olympians avoid auctioning medals as airline steps in to fly them to world championships
Mexico's largest airline has offered to fly Olympic divers Alejandra Orozco and Gabriela Agúndez to this year's world championships for free after government funding cuts forced them to try to find ways to pay their own passage.
2023-05-18 17:23
Binance Australia says banking disrupted as payment provider cuts service
SYDNEY (Reuters) -The Australian arm of Binance, the world's largest crypto-currency exchange, on Thursday said some customers there will be
2023-05-18 17:20
The joke that cost $2 million: China imposes huge fine for comedian's army-themed quip
A joke by a Chinese stand-up comedian that loosely referenced a slogan used to describe the country's military has cost an entertainment firm more than $2 million after it was slapped with enormous fines by authorities.
2023-05-18 16:26
China woos Central Asia as Ukraine war weakens Russian influence
Chinese leader Xi Jinping is rolling out the red carpet for Central Asian nations this week as Beijing attempts to expand its reach into a region that has long been regarded as Russia's sphere of influence.
2023-05-18 16:18
Qing dynasty jars bought for $25 at thrift store fetch over $74,000
A pair of jars found bought for £20 ($25) at a London thrift store sold at for almost 3,000 times that after they were identified as rare 18th-century ceramics.
2023-05-18 15:24
Royal Mail Plunges to £1 Billion Loss After Fight With Union
Royal Mail reported an operating loss of £1 billion ($1.25 billion) after the beleaguered delivery service endured a
2023-05-18 14:57
How Thailand’s Election Winner Used TikTok to Eke Rare Progressive Triumph
Thailand’s election-winning Move Forward Party had a TikTok advantage: while all the country’s big parties used social media
2023-05-18 14:53
China Envoy Meets Zelenskiy in Ukraine as Europe Tour Kicks Off
Chinese ambassador Li Hui met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy this week, as Beijing kicked off a European
2023-05-18 12:57