Are ‘buy now, pay later’ services trapping people in debt?
‘Buy now, pay later’ schemes are booming. But with more users turning to them, are they as risk-free as they seem?
Trump says will pardon former Honduras leader before presidential vote
Trump says will pardon former Honduras leader before presidential vote Juan Orlando Hernandez, member of Trump-endorsed candidate Nasry Asfura’s party, serving US drug trafficking sentence. Former President of Honduras Juan…
East Timor still searches for justice, 50 years after Indonesian invasion
LONG READ East Timor still searches for justice, 50 years after Indonesian invasion East Timor’s declaration of independence from Portugal in November 1975 was swiftly followed by Indonesia’s invasion and…
Peru to declare state of emergency to block Chile border crossings
Peru to declare state of emergency to block Chile border crossings The announcement comes as undocumented people flee neighbouring Chile in anticipation of an immigration crackdown. People walk near the…
Palestinians forced into lockdown as Israel’s West Bank assault continues
Palestinians forced into lockdown as Israel’s West Bank assault continues Save the Children says Palestinians are sheltering at home as Israeli raids injure dozens and lead to mass arrests. Israeli…
Could conscription return in Europe?
France announces new military service plans weeks after Germany.
Guinea-Bissau’s new military ruler moves to consolidate power after coup
Guinea-Bissau’s new military ruler moves to consolidate power after coup General Horta Inta-A appoints new prime minister amid growing condemnation of military coup in West African nation. Guinea-Bissau’s newly appointed…
Airbus issues major A320 recall after flight-control incident
Airbus issues major A320 recall after flight-control incident The change must be carried out before the next routine flight, and is among the largest mass recalls affecting Airbus. The requirement…
Trump claims he will nullify executive orders Joe Biden signed by autopen
Trump claims he will nullify executive orders Joe Biden signed by autopen The US president asserted that 92 percent of Biden’s orders were illegitimate, citing legally dubious autopen claims. President…
Hong Kong police end rescue operation after deadly apartment inferno
Authorities in Hong Kong say they’ve put out the deadly fire that quickly engulfed several apartment towers in minutes.