
Second American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva arrested in Russia
Alsu Kurmasheva's detention comes after the arrest of Evan Gershkovich earlier this year.
1970-01-01 08:00

Storm Babet: Cork homes flooded during heavy rain
Hundreds of properties are damaged by floods in the Republic of Ireland, as a rain warning for NI continues.
1970-01-01 08:00

Turkish company Karpowership restores electricity to Guinea-Bissau capital
Turkish firm Karpowership puts the lights back on after the government partially settles a $15m debt.
1970-01-01 08:00

Russia pledges 'complete support' for Kim Jong Un
Foreign minister Sergei Lavrov's ongoing trip to Pyongyang may pave the way for a visit by Vladimir Putin.
1970-01-01 08:00

Homebuilding bounced back in September
US homebuilding bounced back in September, after dropping in August to the lowest levels since 2020 as mortgage rates climbed.
1970-01-01 08:00

Hayling Island vicar urges more people to take in Ukraine refugees
Rev Jenny Gaffin describes her "wonderful experience" of the Homes For Ukraine scheme.
1970-01-01 08:00

Cumbrian woman's family make 100th birthday card appeal
Now living in Canada, Marjorie Try's family are asking for 100 cards from her home area in England.
1970-01-01 08:00

Country Garden: China property giant default fears grow
The housing sector accounts for a third of China's economy, whose post-pandemic recovery has been sluggish.
1970-01-01 08:00

How Storm Babet and other storms get their names
The UK's latest gale was named after a Dutchwoman who was born during a storm
1970-01-01 08:00

US retail sales rose for the sixth-straight month
Spending at US retailers continued to grow last month, a fresh sign that American shoppers aren't tapping out just yet.
1970-01-01 08:00

Same-sex marriage: India Supreme Court fails to legalise same-sex marriage
The Supreme Court's refusal to legalise same-sex marriage has dashed the hopes of India's LGBTQ+ people.
1970-01-01 08:00

Apple boss Tim Cook makes surprise China visit
Tim Cook's trip to the city of Chengdu comes as iPhone sales in the country flag.
1970-01-01 08:00