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Dead animals, barren fields, and hunger - El Nino chokes Central America

Dead animals, barren fields, and hunger - El Nino chokes Central America

Animals are dropping dead amid the worst drought in living memory for many Central Americans, who are grappling with the unforgiving effects of the powerful El Nino weather pattern.

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US Fed to deliver rate decision with markets betting on hike

US Fed to deliver rate decision with markets betting on hike

The US Federal Reserve will announce its decision on setting interest rates for the world's largest economy on Wednesday, with markets betting the central bank will pull the trigger on a rate-hike to tackle surging inflation.

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In hydropowered Bhutan, solar starts to rise

In hydropowered Bhutan, solar starts to rise

Engineer Rinzin Galley stands on a platform overlooking a former military shooting range on the edge of Bhutan's capital Thimphu, now home to a gleaming field of solar panels.

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Brazil's Supreme Court clashes over handling of probe involving judge

Brazil's Supreme Court clashes over handling of probe involving judge

Brazil's Supreme Court engaged in a heated, hours-long debate Tuesday over how to handle a potential probe into one of its top judges, in an unprecedented public showdown that has eclipsed a presidential election campaign.

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Capitals say hockey star Ovechkin 'was asked' to film Putin ad

Capitals say hockey star Ovechkin 'was asked' to film Putin ad

The Washington Capitals ice hockey team Tuesday deflected criticism of star Alex Ovechkin's appearance in a campaign video for Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying the NHL all-time scoring leader had been "asked by his country to participate."

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Trump threatens to keep Kennedy Center shut if his name not added

Trump threatens to keep Kennedy Center shut if his name not added

US President Donald Trump threatened Tuesday to keep the Kennedy Center closed for good after a judge ruled his name cannot be added onto the famed arts institution's facade.

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Spurs in 'tough moment' after League Cup exit as De Zerbi says sorry

Spurs in 'tough moment' after League Cup exit as De Zerbi says sorry

Roberto De Zerbi admitted Tottenham are in a "tough moment" as he apologised for their League Cup exit in a dismal 3-1 defeat against Liverpool on Tuesday.

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i-payout Expands U.S. Money Transmitter Licensing Footprint and Advances European EMI Strategy

i-payout Expands U.S. Money Transmitter Licensing Footprint and Advances European EMI Strategy

Expanded regulatory infrastructure is designed to give marketplaces, gig economy platforms, gaming and esports companies, insurance providers, affiliate networks, clinical research organizations and other enterprises greater access to flexible domestic and global payout capabilities

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Arteta salutes 'unbelievable' Dowman after Arsenal's teen star sinks Ipswich

Arteta salutes 'unbelievable' Dowman after Arsenal's teen star sinks Ipswich

Mikel Arteta hailed the "unbelievable" Max Dowman after Arsenal's teenage sensation inspired their 4-2 win against Ipswich in the League Cup on Tuesday.

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Artists exit Sheeran tour in solidarity with Macklemore pro-Palestinian comments

Artists exit Sheeran tour in solidarity with Macklemore pro-Palestinian comments

The artist Finneas and three other supporting acts announced they had quit British superstar Ed Sheeran's tour on Tuesday, after rapper Macklemore was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments while performing.

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