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Chevron, the only US oil firm with major presence in Venezuela, said it has been assigned extra acreage and will double output.Published On 2 Sep 20262 Sep 2026Chevron will invest more than $7bn through its Venezuela joint ventures to double oil production to about 600,000 barrels per day over the…

Following the start of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine and the subsequent wave of emigration, one notable trend has been the rise of so-called “birth tourism”. Thousands of Russian women, unwilling to tie their children’s future to a country that started a war and concerned about Russia’s growing isolation, began…

Rayshawn Charlery stands on a dock in Saint Lucia, his heavy-lidded eyes looking out at the colourful Caribbean fishing boats dotting the bay. He last saw his father, fisherman Joseph “Nathy” William, a week before his disappearance in February.On February 13, William went fishing with Ricky Joseph, a father of…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Billionaire investor Leon Black refused to appear for a sworn deposition before Congress on Thursday and instead sued the House Oversight Committee, asking a federal court to block subpoenas issued as part of its investigation into disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.The House Oversight Committee served Black with two…

Rayshawn Charlery stands on a dock in Saint Lucia, his heavy-lidded eyes looking out at the colourful Caribbean fishing boats dotting the bay. He last saw his father, fisherman Joseph “Nathy” William, a week before his disappearance in February.On February 13, William went fishing with Ricky Joseph, a father of…

Listen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.A Thunder Bay, Ont. coffee shop was centre stage for a pair of very famous Canadians on Thursday.Prime Minister…

Published on 04/09/2026 – 15:00 GMT+2 Tilos, a small Greek island, used to bury its rubbish on a hillside. The landfill kept growing. Wind scattered plastic across the beaches below. It’s a familiar problem for small islands. Residents and tourists produce waste, but shipping it elsewhere for recycling rarely makes…

The National Electoral Commission says 70 percent of voters cast their ballots in favour of the changes.Published On 1 Sep 20261 Sep 2026A referendum in Guinea-Bissau has approved a new constitution that will significantly increase the power of the president.The National Electoral Commission said on Tuesday that 70 percent of…

Rayshawn Charlery stands on a dock in Saint Lucia, his heavy-lidded eyes looking out at the colourful Caribbean fishing boats dotting the bay. He last saw his father, fisherman Joseph “Nathy” William, a week before his disappearance in February.On February 13, William went fishing with Ricky Joseph, a father of…

The move comes after Nicaragua’s lawmakers change the constitution to ban most political opposition.Published On 2 Sep 20262 Sep 2026The United States will use the Organization of American States (OAS) to isolate the Nicaraguan government over constitutional changes that have “gutted what was left” of democracy there.US Secretary of State…

Rayshawn Charlery stands on a dock in Saint Lucia, his heavy-lidded eyes looking out at the colourful Caribbean fishing boats dotting the bay. He last saw his father, fisherman Joseph “Nathy” William, a week before his disappearance in February.On February 13, William went fishing with Ricky Joseph, a father of…

Somali authorities say 14 pirates were killed in the 10-day operation to free a Cameroon-flagged cargo vessel.Published On 30 Aug 202630 Aug 2026Turkish and Somali forces have freed a cargo ship held captive by pirates off the coast of Somalia’s semi-autonomous Puntland state, according to authorities.In a statement on X…

The United Nations has announced that six children and seven women kidnapped last week in the hillside community of Kenscoff, Haiti, have been released.In a statement late on Friday, representatives from the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) used the news to call attention to the ongoing crisis unfolding in Haiti —…