Ireland 'needs influx of construction workers'
An economic watchdog warns "significant immigration" of construction workers could be needed to address a housing shortage in the Republic of Ireland.
2023-06-07 19:21
McCarthy sets up clash over Pentagon budget and calls Senate GOP demands 'part of the problem'
Speaker Kevin McCarthy is rejecting GOP criticism of the debt limit deal he struck with President Joe Biden -- and pushed back on Senate Republican demands that Congress ramp up defense spending after the new law fell short of the levels sought by leading defense hawks.
2023-06-06 05:17
Biden hails debt ceiling deal as 'crisis averted'
The US president said he will sign the debt deal into law on Saturday.
2023-06-03 07:47
Venezuela country profile
Provides an overview of Venezuela, including key dates and facts about this South American country.
2023-06-03 00:59
France influencers: Jail threat for those found flouting new ad laws
France's new rules ban or restrict certain commercial practices by online personalities.
2023-06-02 03:29
Gap settles Patagonia trademark lawsuit over 'iconic' pocket design
By Andrew Goudsward Outdoor clothing retailer Patagonia Inc has settled its lawsuit accusing Gap Inc of illegally copying
2023-06-02 00:48
Debt ceiling deal heads to US Senate for approval
The Senate must approve the deal and send it to the president's desk this weekend to avoid a default.
2023-06-02 00:18
Debt ceiling deal: US House overwhelmingly passes bill
The Senate must approve the deal and send it to the president's desk this weekend to avoid a default.
2023-06-01 10:26
Nigeria's fuel subsidy: How the new president has shocked the nation
Bola Tinubu has picked his first big fight with trade unions by deciding to scrap fuel subsidies.
2023-06-01 08:20
Nigeria fuel subsidy: Tinubu's plan to scrap measure sparks rush to stock up
People are hoping to stockpile petrol over fears of a major price increase amid high inflation.
2023-05-30 18:57
Elizabeth Holmes is going to prison. Will she ever pay victims too?
Experts say victims often never get their money back from those who defrauded them.
2023-05-30 04:18
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 02:48