Are ‘buy now, pay later’ services trapping people in debt?
‘Buy now, pay later’ schemes are booming. But with more users turning to them, are they as risk-free as they seem?
East Timor still searches for justice, 50 years after Indonesian invasion
LONG READ East Timor still searches for justice, 50 years after Indonesian invasion East Timor’s declaration of independence from Portugal in November 1975 was swiftly followed by Indonesia’s invasion and…
Trump says will pardon former Honduras leader before presidential vote
Trump says will pardon former Honduras leader before presidential vote Juan Orlando Hernandez, member of Trump-endorsed candidate Nasry Asfura’s party, serving US drug trafficking sentence. Former President of Honduras Juan…
Could conscription return in Europe?
France announces new military service plans weeks after Germany.
Palestinians forced into lockdown as Israel’s West Bank assault continues
Palestinians forced into lockdown as Israel’s West Bank assault continues Save the Children says Palestinians are sheltering at home as Israeli raids injure dozens and lead to mass arrests. Israeli…
Peru to declare state of emergency to block Chile border crossings
Peru to declare state of emergency to block Chile border crossings The announcement comes as undocumented people flee neighbouring Chile in anticipation of an immigration crackdown. People walk near the…
Trump claims he will nullify executive orders Joe Biden signed by autopen
Trump claims he will nullify executive orders Joe Biden signed by autopen The US president asserted that 92 percent of Biden’s orders were illegitimate, citing legally dubious autopen claims. President…
Airbus issues major A320 recall after flight-control incident
Airbus issues major A320 recall after flight-control incident The change must be carried out before the next routine flight, and is among the largest mass recalls affecting Airbus. The requirement…
Guinea-Bissau’s new military ruler moves to consolidate power after coup
Guinea-Bissau’s new military ruler moves to consolidate power after coup General Horta Inta-A appoints new prime minister amid growing condemnation of military coup in West African nation. Guinea-Bissau’s newly appointed…
Jenin killings latest example of Israel’s ‘shoot to kill’ policy
Jenin killings latest example of Israel’s ‘shoot to kill’ policy Killing of two unarmed men highlights Israeli attitudes towards similar incidents, and lack of domestic attention. This image grab obtained…