One New Zealand police officer has been killed and another seriously injured after they were hit by a car during early foot patrols on New Year's Day, according to the country's police chief. The vehicle drove into the officers "at speed" as they ...
Australia misses United Cup quarterfinals despite beating Great Britain 2-1
Australia has been eliminated from the United Cup, despite Alex de Minaur winning both his singles and mixed doubles matches in a 2-1 defeat of Great Britain. De Minaur's fiancée Katie Boulter starred for Great Britain, crushing Olivia Gadecki 6- ...
At least 10 killed, 30 injured as driver crashes truck into New Orleans crowd
A man who drove a pick-up truck into New Year's revellers in New Orleans tried to "run over as many people as he possibly could", US police say, in what the FBI is treating as a potential act of terrorism. At least ten people had been killed and ...
Australian dollar now at risk of plummeting to pandemic-era lows, analysts say
The Australian dollar has fallen sharply, hitting a multi-year low of 61.88 US cents — a level not seen since October, 2022. Earlier on Wednesday, the dollar fell below the previous low of 61.99 US cents. Analysts said a sell-off of the Chines ...
Hard times ahead for Lula and Brazilian Real, the most devalued currency in 2024
US dollar expectations in the Brazilian market are beating forecasts having reached R$ 6.30 in December, (from 4.85 in January 2024) making the Brazilian Real one of the largest currencies of emerging countries, as the most devalued during 2024, des ...
After hectic month, Paraguay’s yearly inflation barely above 2023’s
Paraguay's Consumer Price Index (CPI) grew 0.7% this month, which represented a setback from 0.3% in the same month last year. Nevertheless, Asunción confirmed closing 2024 with a 3.8% inflation, barely over 2023's 3.7%, according to the Central Ban ...