Crisis
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France Risks Fresh Political Crisis In No-confidence Vote
France on Tuesday braced for new political turmoil as opposition lawmakers prepared to back a no-confidence motion this week that risks toppling the government of Prime Minister Michel Barnier after…
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Britain’s jobs statistics crisis gives banks a growing headache
Britain’s banks may be putting extra money aside to cover bad loans due to confusion around the country’s faulty labour market data. Lenders use the unemployment rate alongside other metrics,…
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US Landmine Offer To Ukraine Throws Global Treaty Into ‘Crisis’: Campaign Group
A US offer to give Ukraine anti-personnel mines to help battle Russia’s invasion has thrown a landmark global anti-landmine treaty into “crisis”, campaigners said Friday, urging Kyiv to snub the…
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Liverpool Look To Deepen Man City Crisis, Amorim Seeks First Premier League Win
Liverpool can take another giant step towards just a second English top-flight title in 35 years against fragile Manchester City on Sunday as Ruben Amorim aims for a first Premier…
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AI Power Demands Could Bring Environmental Crisis: ‘Real Moral Questions’
While the surge in data center development to support artificial intelligence (AI) strains the U.S. power grid, it raises an ethical question: Is AI worth the energy needed to power…
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No Regrets: Merkel Looks Back At Refugee Crisis, Russia Ties
Germany’s former chancellor Angela Merkel gives a spirited defence of her 16 years at the helm of Europe’s top economy in her memoir “Freedom”, released in 30 languages on Tuesday.…
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China’s Xi Urges G20 To Help ‘Cool’ Ukraine Crisis
Chinese President Xi Jinping urged G20 leaders Monday to support efforts to de-escalate the war in Ukraine and reach a “political solution,” state media reported. His remarks at the G20…
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Cuba Could Face Complete Collapse Of Power Grid As Financial Crisis Spirals
Cuba continues to be in turmoil as repeated blackouts raise concerns about food, water supply, and the nation’s economic future. The Cuban government is scrambling to restore the national grid…
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Who Is Jay Steven Berger? Gunman Opens Fire from Atlanta Four Seasons Hotel Balcony During Mental Health Crisis Before Bloodied Suspect Is Arrested [WATCH]
A suspected gunman was arrested after horrifying footage showed him firing from a high-rise balcony during what authorities described as a “mental health crisis” at the upscale Four Seasons hotel…
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COP16 Chair Hails Biodiversity Attaining ‘Equal Footing’ With Climate Crisis
The world’s biggest nature protection conference, under way in Cali, has placed biodiversity loss “on an equal footing” with the climate emergency, the meeting’s Colombian president told AFP in an…
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Health Crisis Hits Iran: “Seriously Ill” Khamenei Fuels Succession Drama While Preparing for Retaliation Against Israel
As tensions between Iran and Israel escalate, reports suggest Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is in poor health. According to The New York Times, the 85-year-old Khamenei is suffering…
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Dortmund Identity Crisis Ahead Of European Rematch With Real Madrid
Borussia Dortmund travel to Real Madrid Tuesday in a rematch of last season’s Champions League final amid worrying form and criticism of coach Nuri Sahin. Tipped to be eliminated at…
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Nigerians Sacrifice Cars As Cost Of Living Crisis Worsens
Nigeria’s economic crisis and soaring petrol prices forced Bolaji Emmanuel to give up his driver and his Honda Pilot utility vehicle, as he struggles with spiking living costs. Emmanuel is…
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Swiss regulator tells UBS to strengthen its crisis plans
UBS must improve its emergency plans following its takeover of Credit Suisse to ensure the bank can be wound down or sold without risking financial stability and taxpayer cash, Swiss…