International

Wednesday, August 9th 2023 - 09:43 UTC
German economy in recession: industrial output down 1,5% in June

Germany's industrial output fell for a second consecutive month in June, figures published this week show, with a drop of 1.5% far wider than the previous month's slip of 0.1%.
Wednesday, August 9th 2023 - 07:44 UTC
UK fuel prices climbing: petrol average 146.2p per liter, 148.2p per liter or diesel

UK drivers have been hit with the largest weekly rise in fuel prices in more than a year as the Energy Secretary claimed households are being overcharged. Prices at the pump have risen for three straight weeks as oil production cuts by Russia and Saudi Arabia drive up wholesale prices.
Wednesday, August 9th 2023 - 03:15 UTC
UK food prices are slowing; 'cautious optimism' from British Retail Consortium

New figures suggest food United Kingdom price inflation has slowed to its lowest level this year as prices of oils, fish, and breakfast cereals fall. According to the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and NielsenIQ retail analysts, food inflation slowed to 13.4% in July. It was 14.6% in June. But overall, shop prices are still 7.6% higher this July than a year ago.
Tuesday, August 8th 2023 - 19:36 UTC
Canada's Alberta follows Australia and drops out as host for 2030 Commonwealth Games

The government of the Canadian province of Alberta has pulled its support for a bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, due to rising costs. A joint bid was being considered by the Canadian province, centered around the cities of Edmonton and Calgary.
Tuesday, August 8th 2023 - 14:14 UTC
Home Office confirms Ascension Island plan for asylum seekers has been revived, “times change”

London media is reporting a Home Office minister confirmed the UK Government is looking at “additional measures” following reports that plans to send asylum seekers to Ascension Island could be revived.
Tuesday, August 8th 2023 - 10:19 UTC
Regional leaders convening in Brazil to prevent rainforest destruction

Leaders from Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela, which make up the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (ACTO) are to convene Tuesday and Wednesday in Belém, the capital of the Brazilian state of Pará to discuss a new development model to put an end to the cycle of destruction that is devastating the largest tropical forest on the planet.
Monday, August 7th 2023 - 10:49 UTC
Why Antarctic winter ice, the size of Greenland, is missing?

Winter sea ice in the Antarctic is at a historic low, and scientists are working to understand why an area of ice the size of Greenland is missing. Scientists from British Antarctic Survey have been active in the media offering commentary on this extreme event.
Monday, August 7th 2023 - 10:43 UTC
Falklands: Chinese ambassador in Buenos Aires iterates support for Argentina's claim

Outgoing Chinese ambassador in Argentina, Zou Xiaoli again expressed support for the Argentine government's position regarding its sovereignty claim over the Falkland Islands.
Monday, August 7th 2023 - 10:28 UTC
Sanitary authorities warn of new Covid-19 variant

Sanitary authorities in the United Kingdom (UK) launched a warning over the new coronavirus version known as EG.5.1 gaining ground, although Arcturus XBB.1.16 remains the most dominant variant, it was reported. The new sublineage is also responsible for 17% of cases in the United States.
Monday, August 7th 2023 - 10:07 UTC
Turmoil in global rice market as India, Thailand and Vietnam limit exports

Mercosur country members have been receiving requests for supplies of rice as the cereal price has seen a sharp surge in recent months as major Asian producers curtail their trade and supplies. This could impact millions of consumers around the world, with Asian and African countries expected to bear the brunt.