
Europe heatwave: Extreme heat leads to Greece Acropolis closure
The country's most popular tourist attraction will stay closed between noon and 5pm in the 40C-plus heat.
2023-07-14 20:28

Palestinian leader calls on world to 'protect us,' and his people respond with bitter laughter
President Mahmoud Abbas, the 87-year-old veteran who has led the Palestinian Authority for nearly two decades, is trending on Palestinian social media -- but not in the way he might like.
2023-07-14 20:17

Underdogs of Currency World Stage Comeback
After being beaten down by a dominant dollar this year, the weakest links in the currency world are
2023-07-14 18:54

Who is Fran Drescher, the sitcom star taking on Hollywood?
A former star of US sitcoms, Fran Drescher is the union chief leading actors into battle with streamers.
2023-07-14 18:22

Disney seeks to toss district lawsuit in DeSantis feud
By Tom Hals WILMINGTON, Delaware Walt Disney Co will ask a Florida judge on Friday to dismiss a
2023-07-14 18:18

World stocks hit new 2023 highs after rally on inflation data
By Elizabeth Howcroft LONDON World stocks extended their gains on Friday, on track for their biggest weekly rise
2023-07-14 18:15

Chandrayaan-3: India's historic Moon mission rocket lifts off
With Chandrayaan-3, India aims to be the first to land near the Moon's little-explored south pole.
2023-07-14 17:55

Grantham's Ross Edgely makes second attempt at longest non-stop lake swim
Ross Edgley hopes to swim 171km in Lake Trasimeno, in Italy, after abandoning a previous bid.
2023-07-14 17:24

IMF Loan Helps Pakistan Unlock Another $5.6 Billion in Funding
Pakistan is set to draw in $5.6 billion in additional financing after securing a loan from the International
2023-07-14 16:54

Credit Suisse Offers Rare Example of Bank Disclosing EM Debt
Credit Suisse is one of a handful of global banks publicly disclosing some loans to poor countries, as
2023-07-14 16:50

World’s Biggest Pension Fund GPIF Boosts Its Treasuries Holdings
Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund boosted its holdings of Treasuries to a three-year high as the dollar’s strength
2023-07-14 15:56

Lindner Says Further Ukraine Aid Must Be Outside EU Budget
German Finance Minister Christian Lindner said further financing of support for Ukraine should be separate from the European
2023-07-14 15:50