![Lagos traffic jams disappear. But this isn't good news for Nigeria](/i/c/4d385665-430a-75d5-51e5-a4995d32a54f.webp)
Lagos traffic jams disappear. But this isn't good news for Nigeria
The removal of a fuel subsidy has pushed the cost of transport out of the reach of many Nigerians.
2023-09-04 07:15
![UPS reaches deal with union Teamsters to avert strike](/i/c/ba840426-3443-8844-e8aa-9a5e7eade604.webp)
UPS reaches deal with union Teamsters to avert strike
The agreement raises starting pay for part-time staff to $21 (£16.31) an hour.
2023-07-26 01:47
![Lebanon's tainted bank chief leaves an economy in tatters](/i/c/590935ab-0161-5bbc-c506-fac6fe78ccdc.webp)
Lebanon's tainted bank chief leaves an economy in tatters
Unanswered questions about one of the world's worst financial crises hang over Riad Salameh.
2023-07-21 07:51
![Kenya demonstrations: 'I feel betrayed by William Ruto'](/i/c/d04ef204-3e02-edad-09bc-480b497eb523.webp)
Kenya demonstrations: 'I feel betrayed by William Ruto'
President Ruto was elected vowing to help poor Kenyans but since coming to power, life has got worse.
2023-07-19 09:56
![India CEO criticised for picking AI bot over human staff](/i/c/6dbdaf40-68fa-e63f-0358-61a82612e487.webp)
India CEO criticised for picking AI bot over human staff
Suumit Shah, founder of an e-commerce website, said that his firm had laid off 90% of its support staff.
2023-07-12 13:28
![Lawmakers race to secure US debt deal votes as deadline looms](/i/c/2dce87f7-bd0c-c87a-418a-b019df3f0c89.webp)
Lawmakers race to secure US debt deal votes as deadline looms
A deal to raise the debt ceiling must now pass in the narrowly-divided House of Representatives.
2023-05-30 02:58
![Target removes some LGBTQ products after threats](/i/c/1ec4d4dc-ca47-01fc-b669-d21f22a8f21d.webp)
Target removes some LGBTQ products after threats
The company says the move is to protect its employees amid "confrontational behaviour" in some stores.
2023-05-24 11:23
![US debt ceiling: Joe Biden and Kevin McCarthy seek to break impasse](/i/c/dcb8521c-5c66-f92e-a99d-2f673e820d36.webp)
US debt ceiling: Joe Biden and Kevin McCarthy seek to break impasse
The president flies home from the G7 summit amid hopes of a deal with top Republican Kevin McCarthy.
2023-05-22 02:22
![Pope Francis warns pets must not replace children in Italy](/i/c/6de548dd-3233-d63e-10d0-74565c48d8d0.webp)
Pope Francis warns pets must not replace children in Italy
Pope Francis warns only the rich can afford to start a family, as Italy's birth rate hits new low.
2023-05-12 19:53
![George Santos: Congressman pleads not guilty to fraud charges](/i/c/aae0d99f-bbf4-b2a2-a49b-e84b5994636b.webp)
George Santos: Congressman pleads not guilty to fraud charges
He is accused of laundering funds, lying to Congress and illegally receiving unemployment benefits.
2023-05-11 02:52