Botswana media guide
An overview of the media in Botswana, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.
2023-08-22 00:23
Treasury Yields Hit Highest Since 2007 on Elevated Rate Fears
The US bond-market selloff resumed Monday, driving 10-year yields to a 16-year high, as the persistently resilient economy
2023-08-21 23:58
Hilary Hammers California With Flooding Rain and Blackouts
The remnants of Tropical Storm Hilary pummeled California with flooding rains on Monday, disrupting flights and knocking out
2023-08-21 22:57
Turkish Banks Warn of Risks in Plan to Curb Lira Protection Tool
Turkish lenders are complaining that tough targets imposed by authorities to curb a tool designed to support the
2023-08-21 22:47
Bitcoin Extends Losses as Global Jump in Bond Yields Deters Dip Buying
Bitcoin added to losses racked up during the token’s worst week since November last year as the prospect
2023-08-21 22:16
Bahrain media guide
An overview of the media in Bahrain, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.
2023-08-21 21:45
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says F-16s make him 'confident' that Russia will lose the war
By Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen COPENHAGEN Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told a crowd in Denmark on Monday that promised deliveries
2023-08-21 20:56
Cork triathlon: Post-mortem examinations after two deaths
Ivan Chittenden from Canada, and Brendan Wall, originally from County Meath, died during the event.
2023-08-21 20:20
Bond Bulls at JPMorgan, Allianz GI Double Down on Bet Gone Bad
Convinced a recession in the US was near, some of the world’s most prominent money managers loaded up
2023-08-21 18:56
New ‘extreme’ wildfire risk alert sounded in Greece as five villages are evacuated
Greek authorities have warned of an “extreme” wildfire risk around capital Athens as strong winds have renewed burning infernos and prompted evacuations in five northern villages. The alert was issued for areas around Athens and other parts of southern Greece on Monday as the large summer wildfire, which has already destroyed several homes over the weekend, was feared to have come dangerously close to residential areas. A wildfire, which ignited near the town of Alexandroupolis over the weekend, led to evacuations in eight villages that were emptied on Saturday due to the advancing flames. Some 200 firefighters, assisted by 16 water-dropping aircraft, volunteers and police, were battling the blaze near Alexandroupolis. Local authorities said about half a dozen outlying houses and outbuildings were badly damaged in two of the evacuated villages, as well as a church. Sections of a major highway were closed for a second day as smoke reduced visibility, while Alexandroupolis residents were advised to keep their windows shut. Greece’s minister for civil protection, Vassilis Kikilias, said on Sunday that firefighters, police, army personnel and volunteers were “waging an intense battle” in the Alexandroupolis area, and called for extreme public vigilance throughout the country on Monday. “No outdoors work that could trigger a fire will be permitted,” he said. “We must all protect our country.” Across the border in Turkey, the governor of Erdine province declared Sunday that the border crossing at Ipsala had been closed until further notice due to the fires. The fresh alert comes as the Meteo weather service forecasts another round of high temperatures in Greece this week, with mercury expected to reach or even exceed 40 degrees Celsius in certain areas. Warm air masses hovering over the Eastern Mediterranean are expected to raise temperatures by 2-5C above the usual for this time of year. Greece has been suffering from wildfires for weeks now as record-shattering temperatures driven by the climate crisis led to a massive surge in wildfires this year in several countries. While Greece suffers destructive wildfires every summer, scientists said increasing temperatures are making them more frequent and prolonged. Last month, a large wildfire on the resort island of Rhodes forced the evacuation of some 20,000 tourists. Days later, two air force pilots were killed when their water-dropping plane crashed while diving low to tackle a blaze on the island of Evia. Another three wildfire-related deaths have been recorded this summer. Apart from Greece and other European countries, Canada is also witnessing its worst wildfire season on record this year with fires raging for months now. Meanwhile, wildfires in Hawaii’s Maui have killed 114 people. Additional reporting by agencies Read More Mapped: Where are the wildfires in Tenerife as blaze forces thousands to flee Why campaigners say Europe has given up on saving lives in the Mediterranean Heat and wildfires put southern Europe's vital tourism earnings at risk World’s largest carbon-sucking factory starts operation in Iceland ‘The climate crisis is a reality’: Africa’s summer of extremes Against the odds: The fight to save sea turtles in Ras Baridi
2023-08-21 18:48
Historic drought, hot seas slow Panama Canal shipping
By Lisa Baertlein and Marianna Parraga LOS ANGELES/HOUSTON Before the Ever Max ship carrying lava lamps, sofas, Halloween
2023-08-21 18:23
Bernardo Arevalo: Anti-corruption leader wins Guatemala election
Bernardo Arevalo promises to end elite rule in the country mired in poverty and gang violence.
2023-08-21 18:21