CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Mileidy Mendoza and Sandra Rosales stood vigil at the gates of a detention center in Venezuela’s capital as a police officer barked names into the night. With each call, a prisoner stumbled out the doors and into another woman’s tearful embrace. Fifteen men and two women. All alleged political prisoners. All…
Economists and finance pros have been discussing the 1970s a lot recently, wrangling over whether the Iran war will stoke a new era of inflation. For one market research firm, the answer is yes, and most economists are underestimating how bad it could get. Loading audio narration… Strategists at Bravos Research shared their outlook in…
Vinicius Junior’s Real Madrid contract is due to expire at the end of June 2027 — and there is still no sign of a renewal in sight. Talks were first held back in January last year. A lot has happened since — with the Spanish club now likely to dismiss their third manager in that…
The bridge is the first of its kind in the UK. 10:21, 24 Apr 2026Updated 10:22, 24 Apr 2026 An artists impression of what the bridge will look like(Image: National Highways) The UK’s inaugural heathland bridge is set to open next month, offering wildlife a vital crossing point over a busy motorway. The £3.7million Cockrow…
The price is consolidating tightly between the crucial $4,700 support and the $4,750 resistance level. Price action is consolidating around key structural levels, suggesting a breakout from the $4,700–$4,750 range is imminent and will dictate the direction for the rest of the week. Bullish/Bearish Triggers: A sustained break above $4,804 signals the end of the…
By Phong Ngo  April 24, 2026 | 03:32 am PT Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates would have a fortune of around $464 billion and rank as the world’s second-richest person if he had not given away much of his wealth, Forbes estimated. Gates’ net worth stands at $103.9 billion as of April 22, according to Forbes….
More than 50 restaurants and shops have joined a “tourism everywhere” initiative to promote Hong Kong’s bustling Central district among residents and tourists and boost local spending. The Hong Kong Small and Medium Enterprises Association on Friday revealed the programme to promote hidden delicacies and goods in Central, aligning with the government’s objective to turn…
Pakistan has returned the total USD 3.45 billion it owed in debt to the United Arab Emirates, the country’s central bank said Friday. Pakistan clears debt to UAE. (Representative) The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) in a social media post confirmed the repayment and said that the transaction was completed on Thursday. “State Bank of…
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel addressed media ahead of the NFL Draft on Thursday night to ‘take accountability’ after photos were released of him with NFL reporter Dianna Russini. Images were recently published of Vrabel and Russini, both of whom are married, holding hands at an Arizona resort, which the two initially downplayed….
The stock market is off to a rollercoaster start to 2026. The benchmark S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) was down 9% from its peak at its March low point, only to recover all of its losses and set a new high in April. The persistent geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran have sparked wild swings…