IMF Chief Georgieva Says 'Available To Serve' For Second Term
The managing director of the International Monetary Fund has told AFP she is making herself "available to serve" for a second five-year term running the Washington-based financial institution, shortly after she received the backing of European finance ministers.
France Enshrines Abortion As Constitutional Right In World First
The French parliament on Monday voted to anchor the right to abortion in the constitution, making France the first country in the world to offer explicit protection for terminating a pregnancy in its basic law.
Hotels, Heritage, and Hamas: Why the West Is Shedding Its Reliance on Qatari Cash
Scrutiny over Qatar's UK property holdings, linked to terrorism concerns, prompts boycotts and political pushback, leading to a reassessment of Western ties and investments.
'I Earn $19K And Have $80k Debt': 28-Year-Old Drowning In Loans Asks Finance Guru For Advice
28-year-old Substitute Teacher Rashina tells Finance Advisor David Ramsay that she is considering filing for bankruptcy to get rid of her overwhelming debts.
Divided G20 Blocked By 'Impasse' Over Ukraine, Gaza
The first G20 finance ministers' meeting of the year ended Thursday without a joint statement due to deep divisions over the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, officials said.
This London-Based Fintech Is Transforming How We Build Wealth With Ethical, Competitive Savings Accounts
Many people struggle to save money consistently. About 34% of UK adults have no savings, or less than £1000 in their savings account
Kenneth Mitchell Dead: Fans Donate £39.47K To Help Wife Pay Off 'Astronomical' Medical Bills And Debt
The actor, who has died after a five-year battle with ALS, is survived by his wife Susan May Pratt and their two children, Lilah and Kallum.
'Fake Love' Crypto Scammers Ensnare US Victims
The "wine trader" wooed her online for months with his flirtatious smile and emoji-sprinkled texts.
Young Farmer Dies Amid Police Action Against Protesters In India
The young man from the Indian state of Punjab has reportedly become the first casualty in the protests.
British Billionaire Ratcliffe Completes Purchase Of Minority Stake In Man Utd
British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe said becoming a co-owner of Manchester United is a "great honour" and "responsibility" after his purchase of a minority stake was finalised on Tuesday.
'Procreation Feels Like Financial Suicide' Amid Cost Of Living Crisis, Says Charity Boss
A new survey found that almost half of new parents have got into debt over childcare expenses and 25 per cent of mothers on maternity leave are skipping meals to cut costs.
Struggling To Find A Job After Graduating? What About Studying Abroad?
The most notable consequence of changing attitudes towards university education is that an increasing number of graduates are struggling to find a job.
Methane Menace: 1,200 Major Leaks from Waste Dumps Pose Grave Environmental Threat
Since 2019, there have been over 1,000 significant releases of the potent greenhouse gas methane from landfill waste sites.
Labour's Scaled-Back Home Insulation Plans Face Criticism as Insufficient
Brian Berry expressed disappointment, stating that the decision to scale back the ambition of retrofitting 19 million homes to just five million is regrettable.
Drones, Tear Gas Shells Being Used To Stop Protesting Farmers In India
Several videos from the farmers' protest march have gone viral on social media.
Labour's Ambitious Home Insulation Plan Faces Uncertainty Amid Debt Concerns
The initiative, aimed at addressing climate change and improving energy efficiency, now faces scrutiny over the potential impact on national debt and the feasibility of implementation.
China's Economy Hit By Worst Consumer Prices For The First Time In 14 Years
According to official data published by the National Bureau of Statistics, China's consumer price index fell by 0.8 per cent in January 2024, compared to that of January 2023.
British Journalist Sentenced To Prison In Malaysia For Defaming Queen
The journalist has alleged that she is being targeted because of her reports that exposed the 1MDB scandal.
Farmers Across the EU Unite in Protest: Costs Are Up While Prices Stay Down
The costs borne by farmers, notably for energy, fertiliser, and transport, have escalated in numerous EU countries, particularly since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Labour Backtrack On £28 Billion Green Investment Pledge After Weeks Of Confusion
With a UK general election looming, the Labour Party are starting to persuade business and financial sector leaders that it can be trusted to grow the economy.
Buried In Massive Debt, Italy Puts Crown Jewels Up For Sale
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni once declared Italy's postal service a "crown jewel" that must stay in state hands, but she is now selling a stake as part of a privatisation programme to tackle a huge public debt.
Stocks Steady While Oil Prices Back Off Three-month Highs
European and US stocks were mostly flat Monday at the start of a week packed with major earnings and data in addition to central bank decisions on interest rates.
Alabama Executes Murderer Through Nitrogen Asphyxiation
Smith is the first person in the world to be put to death using pure nitrogen gas.
Labour And SNP Accused Of Plotting 'Dirty Deal' That Would 'Wipe The Tories Off The Map'
Humza Yousaf says that the SNP and Labour should discuss their "shared interests" as he is "absolutely" sure that Keir Starmer will be the next Prime Minister.
Are the Tories Indulging In Series of Misleading Claims Including Asylum Backlog Clearance?
The statistical watchdog UK Statistics Authority has intervened in the asylum backlog clearance matter for the second time refuting UK government claims as half truths.
IMF Chief Says AI Holds Risks, 'Tremendous Opportunity' For Global Economy
Artificial intelligence poses risks to job security around the world but also offers a "tremendous opportunity" to boost flagging productivity levels and fuel global growth, the IMF chief told AFP.
How Martin Thibeault Became A Mentor In Network Marketing
Network marketing expert Martin Thibeault is sharing his inspirational story and sharing the wealth.
Ballon d'Or Scandal: PSG Under Investigation For Allegedly Manipulating Lionel Messi's 2021 Award
Messi made the unexpected and sensational move from Barcelona to PSG in the summer of 2021.
Doctors In England Defend Starting Longest Strike In NHS History
Junior doctors in England on Wednesday defended a decision to start their longest consecutive strike in the seven-decade history of Britain's National Health Service (NHS).
Energy Bills In The UK Is Set To Increase By Five Per Cent After Rise In Energy Price Cap
The average annual household energy bill has risen by £94 to £1,928 during the coldest months of 2024.