![Has Australia cleaned up its act on climate?](/i/c/111c22d4-1500-5366-da23-a51aaf9ade57.webp)
Has Australia cleaned up its act on climate?
Elected last year, PM Anthony Albanese vowed to haul his laggard nation from the "naughty corner".
2023-09-08 00:57
![Kenya power cuts: Airports boss sacked as tourists left stranded](/i/c/face6bc9-6717-9456-b16c-b3eb29275ba0.webp)
Kenya power cuts: Airports boss sacked as tourists left stranded
Many homes are without electricity since Friday and Nairobi's main airport was plunged into darkness.
2023-08-26 23:20
![Godwin Emefiele's downfall: How Nigeria's bank boss ended up in court](/i/c/6a317d9a-f3da-5d45-3506-da684befd904.webp)
Godwin Emefiele's downfall: How Nigeria's bank boss ended up in court
The once-powerful bank chief is charged with illegally owning a shotgun, which he denies.
2023-07-26 08:25
![A new instant payment system may be coming to a bank near you](/i/c/22ed623f-eddd-5efa-ceaf-4a0e753ca164.webp)
A new instant payment system may be coming to a bank near you
When it comes to getting paid — and paid back — most people and businesses want their money as quickly as possible.
2023-07-21 00:20
![U.S. antitrust enforcers tackle digital platforms in new merger guidelines](/i/c/8c4cda73-58b5-cf9d-cd85-896744ba3b3d.webp)
U.S. antitrust enforcers tackle digital platforms in new merger guidelines
WASHINGTON New draft guidelines released by U.S. antitrust enforcers on Wednesday lay the groundwork for tougher scrutiny of
2023-07-19 23:46
![John Kerry in Beijing: Can US and China set aside rivalry for climate action?](/i/c/dff476a2-8042-f09b-c451-6aba5d97e240.webp)
John Kerry in Beijing: Can US and China set aside rivalry for climate action?
The two biggest economies and polluters need to work together to avert the crisis, experts say.
2023-07-16 06:29
![Switzerland referendum: Voters back carbon cuts as glaciers melt](/i/c/46685ef2-2c2b-5bd3-d1e0-6902112699c0.webp)
Switzerland referendum: Voters back carbon cuts as glaciers melt
A new law will require less dependence on imported oil and gas and more use of renewable sources.
2023-06-19 08:49
![Biden hails debt ceiling deal as 'crisis averted'](/i/c/7e37e921-c0b0-d499-69a9-68660ef1acb8.webp)
Biden hails debt ceiling deal as 'crisis averted'
The US president said he will sign the debt deal into law on Saturday.
2023-06-03 07:47
![Debt ceiling deal heads to US Senate for approval](/i/c/15e2dbf1-8a8c-9694-fe24-3d7567265d2e.webp)
Debt ceiling deal heads to US Senate for approval
The Senate must approve the deal and send it to the president's desk this weekend to avoid a default.
2023-06-02 00:18
![Debt ceiling deal: US House overwhelmingly passes bill](/i/c/2e3cb6eb-5b0c-be1d-c01a-dd9f6323afdb.webp)
Debt ceiling deal: US House overwhelmingly passes bill
The Senate must approve the deal and send it to the president's desk this weekend to avoid a default.
2023-06-01 10:26
![Lawmakers race to secure US debt deal votes as deadline looms](/i/c/2dce87f7-bd0c-c87a-418a-b019df3f0c89.webp)
Lawmakers race to secure US debt deal votes as deadline looms
A deal to raise the debt ceiling must now pass in the narrowly-divided House of Representatives.
2023-05-30 02:48
![Turkey election runoff 2023: what you need to know](/i/c/529d1974-d059-45b6-e85d-7b2b65342578.webp)
Turkey election runoff 2023: what you need to know
ISTANBUL Turks vote on Sunday May 28 in a presidential election runoff between the incumbent Tayyip Erdogan and
2023-05-26 16:50