
Fed meeting minutes could hint at end of rate hikes
By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON The minutes of the Federal Reserve's policy meeting last month may indicate on Wednesday
2023-08-16 18:16

Rugby volunteer takes Ukrainians under her wing
Kym Bromley said they were like "rabbits in headlights" when they arrived.
2023-08-16 17:55

'I celebrated my 10th birthday in Changi PoW camp'
Olga Henderson, 91, has been reunited with a quilt she made with her fellow child prisoners.
2023-08-16 16:49

The Killers apologise for offending fans in Georgia with Russian 'brother' remark
Fans booed frontman Brandon Flowers for asking them to welcome a fan from neighbouring Russia.
2023-08-16 16:46

Ecuador election: 'I'm wearing a bulletproof vest 24 hours a day'
Andrea González aims to be vice-president in Ecuador after her party's presidential candidate was shot dead.
2023-08-16 16:29

Bank glitch allowed customers to withdraw extra cash
The Bank of Ireland warns that transfers and withdrawals will be applied to customers’ accounts.
2023-08-16 16:25

Hawaii fires: First victims named as death toll reaches 106
They have been named as Lahaina residents Robert Dyckman and Buddy Jantoc, both in their seventies.
2023-08-16 15:20

Ukrainian prisoners of war say they were tortured at Russian prison
Former prisoners of war tell the BBC they were abused by Russian guards inside a detention facility.
2023-08-16 12:23

Hawaii wildfires: Why identifying the victims could take years
"It's not just ash on your clothing when you take it off," says a police chief. "It's our loved ones."
2023-08-16 10:58

VinFast: Vietnam EV maker valued at more than Ford or GM
The share sale on Nasdaq values VinFast at $85bn (£67bn) compared to Ford's $48bn or GM's $46bn.
2023-08-16 10:51

Trump's court time in Fulton County will be quick. Others die waiting
The criminal justice system for most defendants in Fulton County is notoriously slow and dangerous.
2023-08-16 08:47

Afghan women escape for a chance at education
More than 450 women from Afghanistan have escaped the country to study abroad.
2023-08-16 07:58