Banks report tougher credit standards in wake of failures

A Federal Reserve report shows that banks raised their lending standards for business and consumer loans in the aftermath of three large bank failures

2023-05-09 05:19

Madrid residents told to stay indoors as Spanish capital braces for torrential rain

Residents in Madrid were instructed by city authorities to stay indoors Sunday with Storm Dana set to lash the Spanish capital.

2023-09-03 22:57

Amber Heard joins ranks of Johnny Depp and Kevin Spacey as she tries to resurrect career in Italy

Amber Heard and Kevin Spacey chose Italy to stage their film career comebacks

2023-06-13 21:50

Who is Brad Aldrich? Another former player files lawsuit against Chicago Blackhawks, alleging assault by former coach

The lawsuit states that the Blackhawks were well aware of Coach Aldrich's predatory behavior

2023-11-08 08:49

Racial bias in testing likely led to underdiagnosing Black men with lung problems, study suggests

A new study suggests racial bias built into a common medical test for lung function is likely leading to fewer Black patients getting care for breathing problems

2023-06-02 02:26

Qatar's emir: No green light to Israel for unconditional killing

DOHA Qatar's ruling emir said Israel should not be given a green light for unconditional killing Sheikh Tamim

2023-10-24 14:47

Lil Yachty claims Adin Ross and Kai Cenat's wealth surpasses 90% of rappers

In a video shared by a fan account, Lil Yachty was seen commenting on the massive earnings of Adin Ross and Kai Cenat

2023-10-15 22:51

Israeli leader warns of 'long war' as it faces unprecedented hostage crisis following Hamas attack

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the country is "embarking on a long and difficult war" as it deals with an unprecedented hostage crisis after Palestinian militants launched a surprise land, sea and air attack from Gaza Saturday, killing hundreds and infiltrating into Israeli territory.

2023-10-08 13:50

Watch live: Zelensky addresses Danish parliament after ‘historic’ fighter jets pledge

Watch live as Volodymyr Zelensky addresses the Danish parliament on Monday, 21 August, after Denmark and the Netherlands announced they will supply F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine in what he called a "historic" pledge. Denmark will deliver 19 jets, with the first six due to be shipped around New Year, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said. A further eight will be sent in 2024 and five in 2025. Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said the Netherlands has 42 jets but some will be needed for training purposes. It is not confirmed when the Netherlands will send the aircraft. The US has given approval to both countries to provide the jets. Denmark and the Netherlands both have F-16s available as their armed forces are transitioning to newer F-35 jets. Speaking at an air force base in Eindhoven on Sunday after inspecting F-16 jets parked in a hangar, Zelensky hailed the decision was "absolutely historic, powerful, and inspiring for us". Read More The Body in the Woods | An Independent TV Original Documentary The harrowing discovery at centre of The Independent’s new documentary

2023-08-21 15:24

China’s Central Bank Signals Slower Credit Growth, Lower Rates

China’s central bank foreshadowed a slowdown in credit extension while pledging it would press banks to lower their

2023-11-28 11:51

Hawaii underestimated the deadly threat of wildfire, records show

Hawaii officials underestimated the deadly threat of wildfires even as they acknowledged a lack of necessary resources to mitigate them, according to a CNN review of years of state and local emergency planning documents that show how ill-prepared the state was for the disaster.

2023-08-12 20:18

Powerful earthquake strikes Morocco, damaging some buildings and sending people into the streets

A powerful earthquake has struck Morocco, damaging buildings in major cities and sending panicked people pouring into streets and alleyways from Rabat to Marrakech

2023-09-09 08:18