One in five shop purchases now made in cash
Notes and coins used in a fifth of transactions, say retailers – a second consecutive annual rise....
Month : December 2024
Shell and Equinor to combine forces in North Sea
The energy firms say the deal will see the creation of the North Sea’s biggest oil and gas producer....
Only adverts showing junk food covered by TV ban
Adverts that do not show viewers unhealthy food will not be restricted by a new 9pm watershed....
Ivory Coast’s beloved staple food gains UN cultural heritage status
Attiéké is made from fermented cassava flour and has become popular across West Africa....
Amnesty accuses Israel of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza
Israel denies the accusation, saying it is defending itself against Hamas attacks in accordance with international law....
Housemate convicted of horrific murder of Kenyan LGBT activist
The body of Edwin Chiloba was found dumped in a box last year, sparking global condemnation....
Disappearances double in Sinaloa amid Mexican cartel rift
The security forces scored a victory with a huge fentanyl bust but levels of violence remain high....
Hilary Benn begins process of repealing Legacy Act
Hilary Benn begins the process of formally repealing the controversial Troubles legislation....
Six takeaways from Keir Starmer’s ‘plan for change’
The prime minister has set out what he wants his government to be judged by at the next election....
Romania hit by major election influence campaign and Russian cyber-attacks
Romania’s intelligence service reveals details of what it says is an attempt from abroad to meddle in the country’s presidential election....