New York becomes first US city with congestion charge
The first congestion charge scheme for vehicles in the US has come into effect in New York.
Car drivers will pay up to $9 (£7)...
Guatemalan forces arrive in Haiti to fight gangs
A contingent of 150 Guatemalan soldiers has arrived in Haiti, tasked with helping to restore order amid the chaos wrought by armed gangs.
A first...
Biden plans to send $8bn arms shipment to Israel
The US Department of State has notified Congress of a planned $8bn (£6.4bn) arms sale to Israel, an American official has confirmed to the...
World’s oldest person Tomiko Itooka dies aged 116
A Japanese woman, recognised as the world's oldest person by Guinness World Records, has died aged 116.
Tomiko Itooka died in a nursing home in...
World food prices dip 2% in 2024 — FAO
World food commodity prices declined by 2.1 per cent in 2024 compared to the previous year, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said on...
Simone Biles named Sports Illustrated 2024 Sportsperson of the Year
American gymnast Simone Biles has added another title to her resume.
The 11-time Olympic medalist was named Thursday by Sports Illustrated as its 2024 Sportsperson of the Year.
"Honestly, it...