Why Washington’s reflecting pool has gone from ‘US blue’ to algae green
Tweety McTreason, who spent $14m relining the iconic pool, claims it has been vandalised by ‘radical left lunatics’.
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Alan Greenspan, longtime head of the US Federal Reserve, dies aged 100
Alan Greenspan, the longtime head of the Federal Reserve and influential economist, has died aged 100.
At least 13 killed and dozens injured after Qatar gas explosion
The city’s main liquified natural gas (LNG) processing site suffered a “technical accident” in the Ras Laffan industrial zone.
Vance says Iran will allow nuclear inspectors back into the country
The US vice-president says a great deal of progress has been made after the first round of talks between the US and Iran.
Guinea bans exports of raw gold to boost local refining
The prohibition is intended to boost the country’s economy by refining gold domestically.
Three dead in Philippines high school shooting over bullying ‘grudge’
Police say they believe the attack was motivated by a “grudge” over bullying.
China adds 10 US firms, including rare-earth miner, to export control list
Export ban follows move by Pentagon to blacklist major Chinese companies such as Alibaba and Baidu.
Pakistan issues nationwide alert over fears of heavy rains, floods
Warning comes as country braces for likely fourth consecutive year of punishing monsoon, expected to arrive this month.
Far-right de la Espriella elected Colombia president: What’s next?
Election results show Trump-endorsed millionaire Abelardo de la Espriella wins by razor-thin margin.
U.S.-Iran talks set ‘good foundation’ for deal to end war, Vance says
High-level talks between Iran and the United States resulted in “a lot of good progress,” Vice President JD Vance said as he left Switzerland on
Vance touts ‘successful foundation’ in remarks on Iran-U.S. negotiations
Vice President JD Vance made remarks on the progress of talks between the U.S. and Iran in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, highlighting a “successful foundation.” Additionally, Vance
Former Kenyan justice minister blocked from entering Uganda, lawyers’ body says
Martha Karua is a lawyer representing detained Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye who is on trial for treason.
Alan Greenspan, architect of the modern American economy, dies aged 100
As chairman of the Federal Reserve, Alan Greenspan became the world’s most high-profile banker.
Schools close as more than half of France under red heat alerts
The health minister warns many citizens “will suffer”, with temperatures set to peak on Monday.