Pennies today cost nearly four cents each to make – more than twice the cost of a decade ago.
Fifty-year mortgages and $2,000 cheques: What’s behind Trump’s affordability drive?
The US president is increasingly focusing on affordability amid growing public pessimism on the economy.
Trump urges Israel’s president to pardon Benjamin Netanyahu
President Herzog’s office says he holds Trump “in the highest regard”, but that anyone seeking a pardon has to submit a formal request.
Danish man given suspended sentence for sharing nude film scenes on Reddit
Police said the man shared 347 clips of naked actors on the social media site, which were viewed 4.2 million times.
At least six die in crush at Ghana military recruitment event
Thousands had turned up to El-Wak stadium, in the capital Accra, with hopes of being enlisted.
Colombian military bombs suspected rebel camp, killing 19
The air strike comes after the US accused the Colombian president of allowing the drugs trade to expand.
Italy probes claims that tourists paid to shoot at civilians in Bosnian war
Italians and others are alleged to have paid large sums to fire at Bosnians risking their lives in besieged Sarajevo.
Ancient statues stolen from Syria’s National Museum
The theft of Roman-era artefacts was discovered after staff noticed a door had been broken from the inside.
Ancient statues stolen from Syria’s National Museum
The theft of Roman-era artefacts was discovered after staff noticed a door had been broken from the inside.
Four potential obstacles in House vote to end US shutdown
The spending plan may have passed the Senate, but it’s not yet a done deal in the lower chamber of Congress.
