Fourteen days across the Atlantic, perched on a ship’s rudder
Four Nigerian stowaways set out for Europe on a tanker rudder. Two weeks later they were in Brazil.
2023-08-12 10:26
Niger coup: Fear and anger in Niamey as Ecowas threatens force
People are already feeling the impact of economic sanctions imposed after a military coup.
2023-08-12 07:54
Yemen: Oil salvaged from abandoned 'time bomb' tanker in Red Sea
It was feared the decaying vessel left floating in the Red Sea could explode or cause a major spill.
2023-08-12 05:47
Wholesale inflation rose more than expected in July
Wholesale inflation bucked a 12-month cooling trend in July, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday.
2023-08-11 20:50
South Africa's ex-President Jacob Zuma won't return to prison due to overcrowding
President Cyril Ramaphosa approved his release, extending the same to more than 9,000 low-risk prisoners.
2023-08-11 17:58
Oldham mill fire deaths: Police misconduct investigation launched
The remains of four Vietnamese men were only found two months after the blaze at a mill in Oldham.
2023-08-11 17:28
China property giant Country Garden warns of up to $7.6bn loss
It is the latest signal of the major issues faced by the world's second largest economy.
2023-08-11 10:23
Ukraine orders evacuation of parts of north-east
Civilians in 37 settlements of the Kupiansk area are told to leave because of "constant Russian shelling".
2023-08-11 02:52
Meat drove grocery prices up in July
Grocery prices ticked up 0.3% in July, after staying flat in June, driven largely by rising beef prices.
2023-08-10 22:56
US inflation ticks higher in July on housing costs
The rate of price growth rose to 3.2% in July but analysts said the underlying picture showed progress.
2023-08-10 22:50
Serial fraudster Mark Acklom freed from Spanish jail, court told
Mark Acklom was jailed in the UK for conning an ex-partner of £300k and then extradited to Spain.
2023-08-10 21:46
Ecuador politician murder: Prison gangs in terror reign
A presidential candidate has been killed in the latest assassination in Ecuador as gang crime soars.
2023-08-10 21:29