‘I had no electricity for six months’: American families struggle with soaring energy prices
Rising electricity costs have emerged as a key cost-of-living concern, pushing families further into debt.
Winners and Sinners: What to expect from the Golden Globes
Marty Supreme, Sinners and One Battle After Another are the films competing at this year’s ceremony.
Bob Weir, Grateful Dead co-founder, dies aged 78
Weir was a fixture in the psychedelic rock group and its various spin-offs over 60 years.
‘Hounded and harassed’: The former pop star taking on Uganda’s long-time president
Bobi Wine – a former musician – has been arrested numerous times as he challenges President Yoweri Museveni.
‘The answer cannot be nothing’: The battle over Canada’s mystery brain disease
A small Canadian province feared it had a mystery neurological illness on its hands. The search for answers set off a battle for the truth.
‘Hermès of durian’: The luxury fruit cashing in on China’s billion-dollar appetite
A former gold mining town in Malaysia has seen its riches turn a new shade of yellow, thanks to this pungent fruit.
Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s family accuse hospital of negligence over son’s death
A hospital in Lagos denies medical negligence over the death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s 21-month-old.
US military strikes Islamic State group targets in Syria, officials say
US President Donald Trump ordered the “large-scale strikes” on Saturday, US Central Command announced.
Trump seeks $100bn for Venezuela oil, but Exxon boss says country ‘uninvestable’
Oil executives expressed caution, with one executive saying Venezuela had seized their assets twice.
Dozens arrested and one police officer injured in Minneapolis protests
Days after the death of Renee Good, protests continue in Minneapolis and cities across the US.


