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US debt deal passes House vote: How this is a big win for McCarthy
The bar was set low for Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, known more for politicking and fundraising than for policymaking. But, in the end, he delivered a debt-limit agreement that few expected, leaving some of his Republican colleagues feeling deceived
Explained: Why food prices in Europe continue to remain high
Food inflation is putting a strain on Europe's low-income households. For much of the past year, the principal costs that go into creating food goods have been declining in international markets, prompting questions about why food prices for European consumers remain so high
How Ukraine could still use Bakhmut against war with Russia
While Moscow is trumpeting a ‘mission accomplished’ moment in its war, Ukraine — even as it insists Bakhmut has not completely fallen — sees an opening to seize the initiative from the city’s outskirts if Russian forces are no longer pressing forward inside the city’s centre
Thailand votes today: Can it break the monarchy's grip on power?
Thais will be voting in a closely fought election that is seen as a referendum on whether it is illegal to criticise the Thai monarchy. The election could determine whether the nation will revive its once-vibrant democracy or slide further toward authoritarian rule, with royalists firmly in power
TikTok-influenced smuggling: How Fruit Roll-Ups have become contraband in Israel
Because of a recipe that spread widely on TikTok, Fruit Roll-Ups have become an obsession in Israel, and Americans are trying to bring excessive amounts of the snack into the country. The reason for it all? People in Israel want their ice cream to crunch, and they’re willing to pay
Who was Heather Armstrong, the 'queen of mommy bloggers' who died at the age of 47?
Heather Armstrong rose to prominence through her blog Dooce, which provided millions of readers with intimate daily glimpses of her journey through parenthood and marriage, as well as her harrowing battles with depression
Explained: Why Nepal's famed Sherpas are leaving Mount Everest behind
Sherpas are leaving behind the climbing industry and discouraging their children from following in their footsteps. The hazards involved in climbing, meagre compensation and a scant safety net are reasons behind the move
First Republic Bank sold to JPMorgan Chase: What you need to know
The federal government seized First Republic Bank and sold it to JPMorgan Chase on Monday, ending the lender’s six-week-long free fall and reassuring depositors that their money is safe. Here are some answers to your questions about what happens next for the bank and your money
How breast tissue density can help in detecting breast cancer risk
A new study finds that while breast density declines with age, a slower rate of decline in one breast often precedes a cancer diagnosis in that breast. Dense tissue also makes tumours harder to detect in imaging scans
Why is Xi Jinping rolling out red carpet for some world leaders, but giving the US the cold shoulder?
The efforts to shore up ties with American allies while publicly discrediting the United States reflect Beijing’s hardening position as relations sink to their lowest point in decades. Xi Jinping has accused Washington of 'containment, encirclement and suppression of China'
Sudan fighting escalates: How hospitals and aid organisations are the latest targets
The death toll in Sudan has risen to at least 180, with about 1,800 others injured. Many hospitals were also reported to have been attacked on Monday during the third day of fighting
What to know about Dominion, the voting machine company suing Fox News
In the days and weeks after the 2020 US elections, former president Donald Trump and many of his allies accused Dominion of perpetrating election fraud. The company then filed a slew of defamation lawsuits against public figures and news networks, accusing them of spreading a false narrative
How the failure of Silicon Valley Bank might have affected the entire financial system
Research suggests that a run-on deposits at Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank could have set off a cascading series of bank failures, crippling small businesses and economic activity across wide parts of the country
Pentagon Leaks: The questions surrounding access to top-secret documents
The case of Jack Teixeira, a junior Massachusetts airman, in the leaking of classified documents raises broader questions about whether the term ‘top secret’ is actually even secret, and whether national security agencies have allowed their sensitive material to drift too far afield
Goodbye Al Jaffee: The man behind 'Mad' Magazine's iconic fold-in cartoons
'Mad' Magazine's cartoonist Al Jaffee passed away in Manhattan at the age of 102 on Monday. Over a span of 55 years, he entertained readers with his signature creation, the fold-in, which provided a humorous and satirical take on current events
Fighting Darkness: How Ukraine’s power grid survived Russia’s relentless attacks
The Kremlin’s campaign to break the Ukrainian will to fight by turning winter into a weapon and knocking out power ultimately failed, but there were moments when it seemed that all might be lost
Mama I'm Coming Home: How Ukrainian mothers got their children back after Russians ‘abducted’ them
Thousands of Ukrainian youngsters have been forcibly relocated to camps in Russian-controlled areas since the invasion. The fate of those children has turned into a bitter dispute between the two nations. Now some have returned
North Koreans trapped in ‘state-sponsored slavery’ in Russia
These workers have toiled in logging camps in Russia, factories and restaurants in China and farms and shipyards in Eastern Europe. They have sweated in construction sites in the Middle East and worked as doctors in African hospitals
A Dream Gone Wrong: Why Ukraine is restoring the massive Mriya cargo plane during the war
Ukraine, which has far more pressing needs, intends to rebuild the massive Mriya cargo plane, which was destroyed last year in a battle for its airfield. While some state the restoration is meant to give hope, critics say that devoting money and energy is a misplaced priority
How China has replaced the US in bailing out middle-income countries
According to new data, China is providing ever more emergency loans to countries, including Turkey, Argentina, and Sri Lanka. In many ways, China has replaced the United States in bailing out indebted low- and middle-income countries