Inflation unexpectedly fell to 2.5% in December, following two consecutive months of increases. Today’s inflation rate is above the Bank of England’s 2% target but […]
Month: January 2025
Missile Attack Prompts Emergency Power Cuts in Ukraine
Ukraine’s national electricity operator introduced emergency power cuts on Wednesday after the country came under what the energy minister called a “massive” missile attack. Air-raid […]
Inflation falls slightly after two months of rises | Money News
There’s been a surprise fall in inflation to 2.5% after two months of rises, official figures show. It means prices are still rising but at […]
Wednesday Briefing – The New York Times
Israel and Hamas on the ‘brink’ of a truce Israel and Hamas are close to a deal on a cease-fire in Gaza and the release […]
Holyhead: Key port linking Wales and Ireland partially re-opens after Storm Darragh damage | UK News
A key port connecting Wales and Ireland has partially re-opened a month after it was closed due to storm damage. Holyhead port off the coast […]
A House at Auschwitz Opens Its Doors to a Chilling Past
The mother lived for 42 years in a three-story house overlooking a former gas chamber and a gallows at Auschwitz, sometimes losing sleep at the […]
Mozambique at a Crossroads as New President is Sworn In
Decades ago, Mozambique’s liberation party, Frelimo, easily attracted adoring crowds. The promise of salvation from Portuguese colonizers, and a life with jobs and housing for […]
Powerful Winds Pose New Challenge To Firefighters In Los Angeles: 10 Points
Powerful winds threaten to worsen the situation in Los Angeles where the raging wildfires have claimed at least 25 lives and destroyed hundreds of luxury […]
Hamas accepts draft Gaze ceasefire agreement and release of some Israeli hostages | World News
Hamas has accepted a draft ceasefire agreement and the release of dozens of hostages, with an Israeli official saying the details are being finalised. Hamas […]
Online Therapy Boom Has Mainly Benefited Privileged Groups, Studies Find
The number of Americans receiving psychotherapy increased by 30 percent during the pandemic, as virtual sessions replaced in-person appointments — but new research dampens the […]