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Which is longer, Amazon or Nile? New quest aims to settle old debate
What's the longest river in the world, the Nile or the Amazon? The question has fueled a heated debate for years. Now, an expedition into the South American jungle aims to settle it for good.
Indigenous defenders of oil in the Amazon
A group of Indigenous Waorani women give a war cry warning that environmentalists are not welcome in their part of the Ecuadoran Amazon, where an oil field operates partly on a protected reserve.
Ruble drops, stocks mostly retreat after aborted uprising in Russia
The ruble reached a 14-month low against the dollar on Monday while US and European markets mostly retreated after a short-lived mutiny in Russia stoked concerns about the nuclear-armed country's stability.
Jacquemus turns Versailles lake into fashion front row
One of the canniest rising stars of fashion, the French house Jacquemus put on perhaps the most luxurious show of the season in Paris on Monday, putting stars such as Victoria and David Beckham on boats on the lake of the Palace of Versailles to watch the catwalk along the water's edge.
Ruble drops, stocks steady after aborted uprising in Russia
The ruble reached a 14-month low againt the dollar on Monday but US and European stock stayed relatively steady after a short-lived mutiny in Russia stoked concerns about the nuclear-armed country's stability.
Ruble drops, markets steady after aborted uprising in Russia
The ruble reached a 14-month low againt the dollar on Monday but US and European stock markets steadied after a short-lived mutiny in Russia stoked concerns about the nuclear-armed country's stability.
Kenya's Ruto signs contentious tax bill into law
Kenyan President William Ruto on Monday signed into law a bill that raises taxes on a wide range of items, the presidency said, defying criticism that it will pile more economic hardship on citizens.
Stocks, ruble drop as traders eye Russia after aborted uprising
The ruble and most equity markets sank Monday as traders kept watch on Russia following an aborted mutiny at the weekend that stoked concerns about stability in the nuclear-armed country.
Markets, ruble drop as traders eye Russia after aborted uprising
The ruble and most equity markets sank Monday as traders kept watch on Russia following an aborted mutiny at the weekend that stoked concerns about stability in the nuclear-armed country.
Australia plans huge fines if big tech fails to tackle disinformation
Tech giants could face billions of dollars in fines for failing to tackle disinformation under proposed Australian laws, which a watchdog on Monday said would bring "mandatory" standards to the little-regulated sector.
Asian markets swing as traders track events in Russia
Asian markets fluctuated Monday as traders kept an eye on Russia following an aborted mutiny at the weekend that stoked concerns about stability in the nuclear-armed country.
Istanbul gay pride activists rally despite ban
Turkish activists on Sunday defied a ban to stage an annual gay pride march in Istanbul one month after Turkey's election followed a homophobic hate-filled campaign.
Afghan supreme leader says women 'saved from oppression' by Taliban
Afghanistan's supreme leader said Sunday the country's women were being saved from "traditional oppressions" by the adoption of Islamic governance and their status as "free and dignified human beings" restored.
Strange bedfellows: auto rivals embrace Tesla EV chargers
Tesla's electric charging network has long pleased electric car mavens. But Elon Musk's "superchargers" are now winning endorsements from a more unlikely group: other auto companies.
Mexico's 'super peso' creates both winners and losers
Rosario Crisostomo thought she had been cheated when she counted the money sent by her son from the United States. But there was no scam, only a Mexican currency going from strength to strength.
Short shorts are back, Hermes says
It's time for guys to embrace short shorts again, according to French brand Hermes, which put plenty of leg on display at its Paris Fashion Week show on Saturday.
Singapore holds first LGBTQ rally since gay sex decriminalised
Hundreds of people wearing pink attended Singapore's annual "Pink Dot" LGBTQ rally on Saturday, the first to be held since the city-state decriminalised gay sex last year.
Amid poverty, loss, Guatemalans indifferent to elections
Builder Manuel Rojche does not know who to vote for in Guatemala's presidential election on Sunday. He does not really care.
Global stocks retreat as traders eye more rate hikes
Global equity markets declined Friday as traders from Wall Street to Frankfurt eyed additional interest rate hikes by central banks to combat elevated inflation amid mounting concerns about global growth.
UK launches mortgage help as interest rate soars
Britain on Friday unveiled help for millions of cash-strapped homeowners facing soaring mortgage costs in a cost-of-living crisis, after the Bank of England unexpectedly hiked interest rates to a new 15-year peak.
UK launches mortgage help as interest rate soar
Britain on Friday unveiled help for millions of cash-strapped homeowners facing soaring mortgage costs in a cost-of-living crisis, after the Bank of England unexpectedly hiked interest rates to a new 15-year peak.
Spain's right rattled by row over 'macho' violence
The Spanish far-right's denial that gender violence exists is causing a headache for the conservative Popular Party (PP), who may need their help to come to power after next month's general election.
Dutch to shut Europe's biggest gas field after quakes
The Netherlands said Friday it would end production at Europe's largest gas field on October 1 after years of earthquakes, despite global energy worries sparked by Russia's war in Ukraine.
Heathrow security staff call off summer strikes
Security officers at London's Heathrow Airport have called off strikes over the peak-demand summer months after voting to accept an improved pay offer, their union said Friday.
UK economy falters on cost-of-living crisis
UK private-sector growth has slowed to a three-month low as soaring interest rates and stubbornly high inflation fuelled by rising food prices worsens a cost-of-living crisis, data showed Friday.
Big ideas but small steps at climate finance summit
A global climate summit wrapped up Friday with a "consensus" that the international financial system was woefully inadequate in an era of global warming, after taking small steps to helping debt-burdened developing nations.
Stocks retreat as traders eye more rate hikes
Equity markets declined Friday as traders eyed more interest-rate rises after another week of hikes by central banks to combat elevated inflation.
Cheers in Zambia after landmark debt deal
Jubilant lawmakers in Lusaka sang Zambia's national anthem on Friday after foreign lenders agreed to restructure part of the country's debt, a move that entrepreneurs said brought hope for the crippled economy.
Eurozone economic growth slows sharply in June
Eurozone economic activity worsened in June to a five-month low, hit hard by a fall in industrial production, a keenly watched survey showed on Friday.
Kenyan president slams 'unfair' global lending system
Kenyan President William Ruto does not hold back when describing the global lending system: it is "unfair, it's punitive, it doesn't give everybody a fair chance".
Asian, European markets fall again as traders eye more rate hikes
Equity markets sank Friday and oil extended a sharp selloff after a string of interest rate hikes by central banks revived worries about the global economy.
Indonesia entrepreneurs cash in on TikTok live selling spree
Indonesian livestreamer Christine Febriyanti stood in a room crammed with clothes in Jakarta, hawking colourful garments to hundreds of viewers on a TikTok livestream for a local fashion brand.