U.S. Democrats set showdown with Republicans on federal debt limit
An American flag flies outside of the U.S. Capitol dome in Washington, U.S., January 15, 2020. REUTERS/Tom Brenner/File Photo WASHINGTON, Sept 20 (Reuters) – The top Democrats…
Biden speech at U.N. to stress U.S. focus on ‘intensive diplomacy,’ official says
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the economy during a speech in the East Room of the White House in Washington, U.S., September 16, 2021. REUTERS/Leah…
Vaccine skeptic Bolsonaro gets a pass at U.N. but not New York restaurants
BRASILIA, Sept 20 (Reuters) – Unvaccinated heads of state attending the United Nation General Assembly this week may have to settle for a piece of pizza on…
Egypt’s Sisi declares interest in hosting COP27 next year
CAIRO, Sept 20 (Reuters) – Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi officially declared on Monday his country’s interest in hosting the United Nations’ COP27 summit scheduled for 2022….
Thousands flee Canaries volcano as lava streams destroy homes
5,500 people evacuated as lava flows toward coast Some 100 houses destroyed, no fatalities Island still open to tourism, minister says LA PALMA, Spain, Sept 20 (Reuters)…
U.S. securities regulator probing Activision over workplace practices – WSJ
The entrance to the Activision Blizzard Inc. campus is shown in Irvine, California, U.S., August 6, 2019. REUTERS/Mike Blake Sept 20 (Reuters) – The U.S. securities regulator…
Coinbase scraps plans for crypto lending program
The logo for Coinbase Global Inc, the biggest U.S. cryptocurrency exchange, is displayed on the Nasdaq MarketSite jumbotron and others at Times Square in New York, U.S.,…
Freshworks raises U.S. IPO price range, targets nearly $10 bln valuation
A man types into a keyboard during a convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. on July 29, 2017. REUTERS/Steve Marcus/File Photo Sept 20 (Reuters) – Freshworks Inc…
Oracle uses AI to automate parts of digital marketing
The company logo for Oracle Corp. is displayed on a screen on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., September 18,…
Bitcoin, ether slump as market selloff widens
Representations of cryptocurrencies Bitcoin, Ethereum, DogeCoin, Ripple, Litecoin are placed on PC motherboard in this illustration taken, June 29, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo NEW YORK/LONDON, Sept 20…
Comfortable in their own skins: Morrisons scraps plastic packaging for bananas
Wrapping bananas in plastic has always seemed like overkill – and at Morrisons, it appears common sense has prevailed. The supermarket chain is abandoning the plastic bags…
Purists bridle as National Gallery’s equine masterpieces come to life as My Little Pony characters
Ruth Millington, an art historian and critic, has raised concerns that some could see the new project as “tacky” and “incompatible” with artistic “sacred spaces”. However, she…
Ben Wallace reveals UK concern over Russian mercenaries in Mali
Tom Tugendhat, the chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, said: “Russian mercenaries are the secret side of Putin’s empire. They’re looking to profit from Mali’s weakness to…
‘Potentially damaging’ council and civil service data for sale on dark web, finds investigation
Thousands of “potentially damaging” pieces of information, including passwords for civil servants, are for sale on the dark web, an investigation has found. The information, believed to…
Think twice before seeking help from GPs, Scots warned
Last March, most GPs moved to video and telephone consultations by default, only agreeing to in-person consultations if they were necessary for medical reasons. While the vast…
Anthony Joshua explains gruelling sparring for Oleksandr Usyk fight: ‘I put myself on the edge where I am vulnerable’
Anthony Joshua has admitted to “doubt” during agonising sparring sessions designed to strengthen his mind and body before fighting Oleksandr Usyk. Joshua’s IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight…
Energy price crisis, the return of print newspapers and a booming tech sector
Surging wholesale gas prices mean a number of suppliers are on the brink of collapse – and consumers are facing ever higher prices. Intensive energy users like…
Why Boycie was big in the Balkans
Challis also makes a shopping centre appearance and is greeted by 500 fans, queuing up to meet Boycie while clutching DVD box sets. “Big stuff for me,” one fan…
New Tube stations open at Battersea and Nine Elms in south London as first passengers use Northern line extension
Two new Tube stations have opened in south London, with mayor Sadiq Khan saying they will hasten the capital’s pandemic recovery. Mr Khan and Transport Secretary Grant…
Are Britain’s Emmy wins really the success story we think they are?
But – and here’s the crucial point – not by sending us in on our terms. Alongside the stars on Hollywood Boulevard, there’s an almost invisible collection…
People can be ‘fat but fit’ and should focus on exercise rather than dieting for a longer life, experts say
People can be “fat but fit” and should focus on exercise rather than dieting for a longer life, experts have said. In a new review collating numerous…
My husband thinks he always gets what he wants – he’s wrong
I’m very organised. My husband is not. He’s an academic and loses track of time when he gets immersed in things, so I’m the one who organises…
British sailor Jeffery Martin died after falling from ski-lift in Meribel, inquest hears
A world-renowned British sailor died after falling nearly 33ft (10m) from a moving ski-lift while on holiday with his family, an inquest has heard. Jeffery Martin was…
We love nothing more than a punch-up with the French – but isn’t it time we both grew up?
On my first post-Brexit trip to Paris, I found myself in a situation I’m reminded of today. The Eurostar was pulling into St Pancras, and because I…
Global stock markets slide on cocktail of economic worries
Global stock markets have fallen sharply on a cocktail of worries led by a potential crisis brewing in China – and added to by gas supply concerns…