US jobless claims fall as labor market remains tight
By Safiyah Riddle The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, as labor
2023-08-24 22:59
US core capital goods increased modestly in July
By Safiyah Riddle New orders for key U.S.-manufactured capital goods rose modestly in July, suggesting business spending on
2023-08-24 21:17
Employment figure hits record high in Republic of Ireland
The percentage of people aged 15-64 who are in work in the Republic of Ireland is at an all-time high.
2023-08-24 20:49
Sara Sharif murder inquiry: Renewed appeal two weeks after girl found dead
Police are continuing to investigate after the 10-year-old's body was found at her home in Woking.
2023-08-24 19:15
Japan's seafood takes a hit in Fukushima row
China has lost no time in slapping a full ban on Japanese seafood - which could cost Japan millions.
2023-08-24 18:53
Fukushima: China retaliates as Japan releases treated nuclear water
The controversial discharge of treated nuclear water sparks an outcry and a seafood ban from China.
2023-08-24 17:57
House Judiciary Committee expected to launch inquiry into Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis
The Republican-led House Judiciary Committee is expected to open a congressional investigation into Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis as soon as Thursday, a source tells CNN -- the same day former President Donald Trump is slated to surrender at the county jail after being charged for participating in schemes to meddle with Georgia's 2020 election results.
2023-08-24 17:16
Gaslighting and shame: Uncovering the stories of Ireland's Magdalene Laundries
The death of Sinead O'Connor, who stayed in one former laundry as a teen, has prompted renewed interest.
2023-08-24 08:20
US wildland firefighter pay threatened by Republican feud in Congress
By David Morgan WASHINGTON U.S. federal wildland firefighters are facing a huge potential pay cut this autumn that
2023-08-24 00:26
Gloomy U.S. retail outlook dulls hopes of strong holiday season spending
By Ananya Mariam Rajesh and Aishwarya Venugopal Latest results and forecasts from retailers ranging from Macy's to Foot
2023-08-23 22:52
US economy near stalling point as consumer demand weakens, survey says
By Safiyah Riddle U.S. business activity approached the stagnation point in August, with growth at its weakest since
2023-08-23 22:20
Sara Sharif: Murdered girl was being home schooled, says neighbour
"I never saw her smile or laugh," a neighbour of murdered 10-year-old Sara Sharif tells the BBC.
2023-08-23 19:50