Simón Bolivar, the great liberator of South America, famously observed, “The United States appear to be destined by Providence to plague America with misery in […]
Month: September 2026
EEA chief warns climate change could make parts of Europe unsuitable for farming
Heat, drought and water scarcity could fundamentally change agriculture in parts of Europe, with some crops no longer viable in the driest areas of the […]
Epiris to take Gamma private in £1bn deal
Gamma Communications has agreed to a £1.015 billion cash acquisition by private equity firm Epiris. As part of the deal, Bradbury Bidco Limited, a newly […]
Trump threatens ‘city will die’ if it defies his demand for federal troops
In the early morning hours Tuesday, President Donald Trump launched a new broadside at the city of Chicago, demanding that the mayor of the city […]
Trump’s ‘mafia state’ move exposed the rotten core of his latest oil deal: expert
President Donald Trump just pulled off what one political expert described as a “mafia state” type of move that revealed the rotten core of a […]
Trump Confidante Laura Loomer Goes on Racist, Islamophobic Tirade Over Weekend
This past weekend, far right activist Laura Loomer, an informal adviser to President Donald Trump, made a series of posts on X targeting Democratic lawmakers […]
Releases, Not Transfers, Must Be at the Center of Prison Closure Plans
For decades, the California Rehabilitation Center (CRC) in Norco has been known for its deplorable conditions: extreme heat, pest infestations, unreliable programming, and water so […]
WEATHER: Intense cut-off low to batter SA with cold, wind and heavy rain
Take a detailed look at what the weather has in store for South Africa’s nine provinces this Tuesday, 1 September 2026…See More
Nepal-Tibet floods live: Rescue efforts under way, death toll crosses 1,000
The death toll from flooding in Nepal and Tibet has gone past 1,000, as rescue teams continue search for survivors…See More
Moment motorcyclist flies through bus door, avoiding deadly crash
This is the moment a motorcyclist slammed into the side of a bus at a busy intersection in western Colombia…See More
Butcher backs meat producers as Woolworths to stop selling Tassie beef
A Tasmanian butcher promotes the importance of shopping local following Woolworths’s decision to stop selling Tasmanian beef in stores across the country from 2027. …See More
El Salvador: A Rising Star in Central American Tourism
A Journey Through the Heart of El Salvador With shimmering coastlines, ancient ruins, and warm hospitality, El Salvador is emerging […] The post El Salvador: […]
CHRO Thailand 2026 to spotlight AI, talent and workforce transformation
As organisations across Thailand accelerate AI adoption while navigating talent shortages and shifting workforce expectations, HR leaders are being challenged to rethink how they build […]
‘All about health’: Bebop takes dairy-free ice cream across APAC
Bebop is targeting APAC markets with a dairy-free, plant-fat ice cream as it seeks to scale beyond Taiwan…See More
Major aged care agency has licence suspended amid fears elderly at risk
A staffing agency that has provided workers to aged care homes has had its licence suspended over concerns it deployed dozens of unqualified staff to […]
Oil Tanker Struck By Projectiles In Strait Of Hormuz, Says Shipping Monitor
As the conflict in the Persian Gulf continues to impact and shape the region, journalists from RFE/RL’s Central Newsroom and Iranian service, Radio Farda, deliver […]
Marine Le Pen’s risky economic gamble
PARIS — Marine Le Pen’s bid to broaden her appeal beyond the far right is running into a familiar challenge: The promises that energize her […]
Britain’s Liberal Democrats get a new think tank
LONDON — Britain’s Liberal Democrats are dreaming of a return to government. A new think tank wants to help. The Britain Project — a newly […]
Whisper stuff: the call Wall Street can’t put in writing
One of the small costs of running money is that you stop having time to read the people you most want to read. For me, […]
China better suited to build, not own, Indonesia’s solar dream
Indonesia wants China’s help building enough solar power to electrify 100 mid-sized cities without actually owning the capacity. On July 17 in Shanghai, Indonesia’s economy […]