2024-01-15

Culture news

Which historic record has The Weeknd broken?

Ed Sheeran's 'Shape of You' is no longer the most streamed song, with The Weeknd overlapping the ginger wonder with over 4 billion streams.

15/01/2024

Guatemala

Guatemala's president finally sworn in, despite legal chaos

The son of a Guatemalan president credited with implementing key social reforms in the mid-20th century, Arévalo takes office with the expectation of tackling Guatemala's entrenched corruption. But it will not be easy.

15/01/2024

Money

Euroviews. Are we trading Bitcoin’s price for its centralisation?

We can protect Bitcoin’s long-term value by diversifying how and where we invest in it and keeping a close eye on the custody practices and decentralisation (or lack thereof) of these financial products, Marc Taverner writes.

15/01/2024

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WATCH: Military personnel storm Ecuador prisons to quash gang violence

The police and military operation came a day after President Daniel Noboa and the official body that controls the prisons announced the release of nearly 170 prison officers and administrative staff who had been held by inmates for six days.

15/01/2024

Russia

Convicted Russian ex-mayor freed after agreeing to fight in Ukraine

The former mayor of Vladivostok, who had been sentenced to 12 years in prison for bribery, was reportedly freed after agreeing to be sent to the frontline in Ukraine.

15/01/2024

Work

AI to impact 40% of jobs around the world, IMF chief says

Kristalina Georgieva said now is the time to act to create a set of policies ensuring the impact of AI is beneficial not detrimental to humanity.

15/01/2024

Culture news

Prop auction: Ludicrously capacious 'Succession' bag, anyone?

A ludicrously capacious bag, anyone?

15/01/2024

Climate

Is global warming accelerating faster than predicted?

Keeping within the 1.5C warming limit is 'is technically possible but politically impossible', one scientist argues.

15/01/2024

Business

World’s five richest men double their fortunes as poorest lose money

A concentration of global corporate and monopoly power is contributing to deepening inequality which is making the richest richer and the poorest poorer.

15/01/2024

United Kingdom

London police arrest six over stock exchange plot

Arrests were made in London, Liverpool and Brighton following a police investigation after receiving a tip from a British newspaper about the alleged plan.

15/01/2024

USA

Trump urges voters to vote for him in Iowa caucuses

Voting is set to begin Monday night in Iowa as former President Donald Trump eyes a victory that would send a resounding message that nothing can slow his march toward the Republican Party's 2024 nomination.

15/01/2024

Iceland

Eruption in Iceland: 'We will not give up' says president

The eruption sent lava snaking towards the nearby fishing town of Grindavik and setting at least one home on fire.

15/01/2024

World News

White House calls on Israel to scale back Gaza offensive

The US says “it’s the right time” for Israel to scale back its military offensive in the Gaza Strip, as Israeli leaders again vowed to press ahead with their operation against the territory’s ruling Hamas militant group.

15/01/2024

Food and Drink

Olive oil scams are proliferating: How to spot a fake extra-virgin?

Olive oil shortages and skyrocketing prices have created the perfect breeding ground for fraudulent producers

15/01/2024

Switzerland

More countries join talks on Ukraine peace formula, but not China

Ukrainian officials hailed it as a “good sign” that the number of participants in a string of conferences on Zelenskyy’s peace formula was growing.

15/01/2024

Yemen

Houthi rebels fire cruise missile at American destroyer in Red Sea

This was the first reaction from Houthis since the US and UK launched strikes against their bases and launch sites in Yemen.

15/01/2024