Train surfing boy, 13, in serious condition after being electrocuted twice on carriage roof in Brazil
A man who tried to help the boy sparked a second electrocution instead. Read More
New York decriminalises adultery after more than a century
Only 13 people had been charged with adultery since 1972 and just five were convicted. Read More
Trump picks Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer as labour secretary
She would oversee one of the country’s foremost economic statistical agencies. Read More
US restricts food, metal imports from Chinese companies on Uighur forced labour concerns
The rule comes into effect on Nov 25. Read More
Fears for Gaza hospitals as fuel and aid run low
Hospitals may stop working or reduce their services by Nov 24. Read More
Fears for Gaza hospitals as fuel and aid run low
Hospitals may stop working or reduce their services by Nov 24. Read More
Scott Bessent’s rise through finance to the US Treasury
Investor Scott Bessent has spent his career in finance, working for macro investment billionaire George Soros and noted short seller Jim Chanos, as well as running his own hedge fund.…
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Nov 23, 2024
A selection of news stories that happened overnight, Nov 23, 2024. Read More
US reports first bird-flu case in a child
Close family members of the child were tested, with all results coming back negative. Read More
US reports first bird-flu case in a child
Close family members of the child were tested, with all results coming back negative. Read More