Orkney council to look at proposals to become territory of Norway
The islands' councillors will consider a motion to investigate alternative forms of governance.
1970-01-01 08:00
French Riots Over Killing Start to Ease as Economic Costs Mount
A fifth night of unrest across France was more subdued as authorities contained the fallout from the killing
1970-01-01 08:00
Ukraine Recap: CIA Chief Burns Calls War ‘Corrosive’ for Putin
The invasion of Ukraine has had a “corrosive” effect on President Vladimir Putin’s regime and Russian society, William
1970-01-01 08:00
Crews have hauled away most of the train cars that derailed and fell into the Yellowstone River after a bridge collapse, EPA says
A week after a train derailment and bridge collapse sent rail cars into the Yellowstone River, authorities say only two rail cars carrying molten sulfur and scrap metal remain in the water as cleanup continues near Columbus, Montana.
1970-01-01 08:00
A Lull in Bombshell UK Data Gives Traders a Chance to Grab Gilts
After weeks of turbulence and giddying declines, the UK bond market may be about to get a breather.
1970-01-01 08:00
Singapore Suicides Rise to Highest in Over 20 Years: Samaritans
Singapore recorded its highest suicide tally since 2000, indicating a rise in mental distress from factors including social
1970-01-01 08:00
Athens Moves Forward on Transformative Coastline Development
When the first phase of construction is completed in 2026, the site of the former Athens Airport will
1970-01-01 08:00
France Riots, China’s Gas and $2 Trillion Debt: Sunday Asia Briefing
As France mobilizes 45,000 police officers to quell rioting across the nation and Wagner’s forces regroup in Belarus,
1970-01-01 08:00
US customs officers find nearly 900,000 fentanyl pills hidden in shipment of sinks, authorities say
US Customs and Border Protection officers in California say they stopped the attempted smuggling of fentanyl pills with an estimated street value of more than $2.5 million.
1970-01-01 08:00
Squeezed on Housing, Sunak’s Tories Take Aim at EU-Era Water Law
Rishi Sunak is considering scrapping an environmental law dating back to UK membership of the European Union, as
1970-01-01 08:00
Pakistan’s Politics Seen Key to Deliver on New IMF Aid Program
Pakistan won vital breathing space from a potential debt default thanks to a draft agreement with the International
1970-01-01 08:00
Mexicans March to Mark Five-Year Anniversary of AMLO’s Election
Mexico’s President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador drew thousands in a march to celebrate the fifth anniversary of his
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