Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Washington DC to try to rescue an imperilled US defence package to Kyiv worth billions of dollars. The aid has become embroiled in…
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France: Missing $806k ring found in hotel vacuum bag
A ring worth $806,000 (£643,000) which went missing at the Ritz hotel in Paris has been found in a vacuum cleaner. The owner, a Malaysian businesswoman who was a guest…
USA: Social media platform X added 10 million new users in December-CEO
X, formerly Twitter, added more than 10 million users in December, the social media platform’s chief executive has said. CEO Linda Yaccarino made the announcement in a post on X…
Spain: Authorities expel two US embassy staff on allegations of bribing intelligence agents
Spain has ejected two staff workers at the United States embassy, following allegations that they attempted to bribe Spanish intelligence officers in exchange for secrets. Spanish Defence Minister Margarita Robles…
Iraqi: Rockets fired towards US embassy in capital’s Green Zone
Rockets have been fired at the United States embassy in Baghdad. Explosions were heard early on Friday near the Iraqi capital’s heavily fortified Green Zone, which houses the institution. US…
Russian: President Putin confirms run for presidency in 2024 election
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced that he will run in the 2024 presidential election. Putin announced his decision to seek to extend his rule on Friday. He is almost…
UAE: OPEC rallies members against fossil fuels phase-out at COP 28
The head of OPEC has urged members to reject any COP28 agreement that “targets” fossil fuels, highlighting deep divisions as the UN climate conference in Dubai enters its final week.…
Brazil: Authorities look to digital currency to broaden financial inclusion
When Isabela Duque, a receptionist in the Brazilian city of Santos, decided to use all her savings to buy her first car, the process was fraught with suspicion. The seller…
Guatemala: Prosecutors threaten to annul victory of President-elect Arevalo
Guatemala’s Supreme Electoral Tribunal has declared the results of this year’s presidential race “unalterable” after public prosecutors openly questioned whether to annul the vote. The prosecutors’ statements sparked a domestic…
Mexico: Clash between gang and villagers leaves 11 dead
At least 11 people have been killed in a violent confrontation between suspected gang members and residents of a small farming town in central Mexico, authorities have said. Eight of…