Posts by Amelia Frost
Shares In French Bank BNP Paribas Plummet After US Verdict
[ad_1] Shares in France’s biggest bank, BNP Paribas, sank more than seven percent in trading on Monday, following a US court verdict late last week finding it liable for atrocities committed in Sudan. A New York jury on Friday found the bank helped prop up the regime of former Sudanese ruler Omar al-Bashir, opening the…
Read MoreThis Serum Actually Fades Away Dark Spots and Blemishes
[ad_1] Dark spot correctors help break down hyperpigmentation and can prevent the formation of dark spots by inhibiting the transfer of melanin to skin cells, says Dendy Engelman, MD, a board-certified NYC-based dermatologist. But it all comes down to the ingredients that help you get there. Dermatologists say to look for alpha hydroxy acids or…
Read MoreMPs Erupt Over Epstein Scandal: Prince Andrew’s Titles on the Chopping Block
[ad_1] Explosive emails from 2011 have resurfaced, revealing Prince Andrew’s frantic smear campaign against accuser Virginia Giuffre just hours before their infamous photo surfaced. The leak shows Andrew ordered his Metropolitan Police bodyguard to obtain Giuffre’s birth date, social security number and a bogus criminal record, reigniting public fury over his enduring impunity in the…
Read MoreSouth Korea Nears Trade Agreement After ‘Substantial Progress’ in US Tariff Talks
[ad_1] South Korea and the United States are getting closer to finalizing a long-awaited trade agreement after what officials described as “substantial progress” during high-level tariff talks in Washington. Kim Yong-beom, South Korea‘s presidential chief of staff for policy, told reporters on Sunday that most key issues were settled during his meetings with US Commerce…
Read MoreX Will Allow Some Users to Request Inactive Usernames Through a Marketplace
[ad_1] X, formerly known as Twitter, is launching a marketplace for usernames. Called the X Handle Marketplace, this will allow select users to browse and then request inactive usernames. How X Handle Marketplace Works The X Handle Marketplace is our industry-first solution to redistribute handles that are no longer in use. Eligible Premium subscribers will…
Read MoreBolivia’s New President Faces Worst Economic Crisis In Decades
[ad_1] Bolivians elected Rodrigo Paz as president on Sunday, selecting the center-right senator and economist to address the country’s worst economic crisis in 40 years. Paz, 58, campaigned on slashing public spending, especially on fuel subsidies, and vowed a “capitalism for all” approach to economic reform in a marked shift from the preceding two decades…
Read MoreSerious, Popular, Besties With Trump: Italy’s Meloni Marks Three Years
[ad_1] Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni marks three years in office this week with her far-right party more popular than ever, her government remarkably durable and the economy stable, if not exactly booming. “She’s a serious person,” said Giulia Devescovi, a 31-year-old doctor who joined a rally with hundreds of supporters of Meloni’s Brothers of…
Read MoreIn The Sahel, No Reprieve Under Jihadist Blockade
[ad_1] Islamist militants still severely impact large swathes of Burkina Faso and Mali, imposing roadblocks, launching attacks and cutting off supply lines as they expand their decade-long presence, according to residents’ testimonies. Several towns in central and northern Burkina Faso are currently under blockade by jihadists and army supply lines are regularly targeted. The town…
Read MoreOne Year On, Spain’s Flood Survivors Rebuild And Remember
[ad_1] When the first autumn rains fell this year, Toni Garcia drew the curtains. Rain is a painful reminder of last year’s devastating floods that killed more than 200 people in Spain, including her husband and only daughter. “Everything comes back to me. From being with my family to being alone,” Garcia said through tears…
Read MoreMyanmar Junta Says Seized 30 Starlink Receivers In Scam Centre Raid
[ad_1] Myanmar’s junta raided one of the country’s most notorious cyberscam centres and seized Starlink satellite internet devices, it said Monday, after an AFP investigation revealed an explosion in their use in the multibillion-dollar illicit industry. Internet sweatshops where workers scam unsuspecting foreigners with business or romance schemes have thrived in war-ravaged Myanmar’s lawless border…
Read MoreFrench Police Hunt Louvre Jewel Thieves
[ad_1] The hunt was on Monday for the band of thieves who stole eight priceless royal pieces of jewellery from the Louvre Museum in the heart of Paris in broad daylight. Officials said a team of 60 investigators were working on the theory that the raid was planned and executed by an organised crime group.…
Read MoreAsian Markets Bounce Back As China-US Trade Fears Ease
[ad_1] Asian markets rose Monday after conciliatory comments from Donald Trump at the weekend ease worries about China-US trade tensions, while Tokyo stocks surged to a record on news of a deal to end political turmoil in Japan. Investors also took heart from data showing China’s economy grew more than expected in the third quarter,…
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