Inquiry recommends Lisbon funicular trams stay closed after September crash
Inquiry recommends Lisbon funicular trams stay closed after September crash September Lisbon funicular crash killed 16 due to faulty cable, prompting closure of other funiculars for safety checks. Police and…
Argentina’s central bank says it signed $20bn currency swap deal with US
Argentina’s central bank says it signed $20bn currency swap deal with US The central bank said deal was part of a comprehensive strategy to help it respond to forex and…
Who can enforce the Gaza ceasefire deal?
Israel says it’s returned to the Gaza ceasefire – after launching a wave of air strikes on Sunday, killing more than 40 Palestinians. It blamed Hamas for the breach, saying…
US, Australia sign rare earth, mineral agreement as China tightens supply
US, Australia sign rare earth, mineral agreement as China tightens supply US President Donald Trump said the deal had been negotiated over the last four to five months. Australian Prime…
Firefighters rescue woman in wheelchair as parts of southern Turkiye flood
Firefighters were just in time to save a woman who uses a motor wheelchair from drowning in flood waters in Turkiye.
Trump says he will visit China ‘early next year’
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, Trump says he will visit China ‘early next year’ US President Trump makes announcement after being invited by the Chinese government. US President Donald Trump said he…
BNP Paribas shares fall after US jury’s Sudan verdict
BNP Paribas shares fall after US jury’s Sudan verdict The French bank will pay more than $20m to three plaintiffs amid allegations of human rights abuses. Attorneys for the three…
Madagascar’s new prime minister named after military coup
Madagascar’s new prime minister named after military coup Exiled former President Andry Rajoelina condemns takeover and refuses to step down despite defections in the security forces. A member of Madagascar’s…
Mongolia’s president vetoes effort to unseat PM
Mongolia’s president vetoes effort to unseat PM President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh claims parliament’s vote to oust the PM is invalid because of ‘procedural flaws’. Mongolia’s President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh By Stephen Quillen…
As public media funds officially dry up, local radio stations struggle
As public media funds officially dry up, local radio stations struggle Local stations Allegheny Mountain Radio serve as a key resource for locals during severe weather events like floods or…