Nepal rescuers race to reach dozens trapped in tunnel after two found alive
Rescuers in Nepal are trying to reach dozens of people trapped inside a tunnel after two survivors were found alive, raising hopes that others may still be rescued. More than 1,300 people have died and thousands remain missing, according to the available…
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Germany’s far-right AfD bids for first taste of power in eastern vote
Germany is holding its breath this weekend as there is a seismic election in the country’s east. The Alternative für Deutschland party is aiming to secure a majority in the regional parliament of Saxony-Anhalt. An outright win would mark the first…
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Trump signs order to remove endangered species protection for grey wolves
Donald Trump has signed an executive order to remove endangered species protection for the grey wolf and a subspecies, the Mexican wolf. The US president’s decision could pave the way for pastoral farmers to kill the canines to protect their…
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US and Iran trade retaliatory attacks on ships as conflict flares
The US and Iran traded retaliatory attacks on ships on Saturday, in the latest round of strikes since fighting flared up a week ago following a month of relative calm. The US military said it had “permanently disabled” two Iran-linked oil…
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US envoys meet Zelensky in Ukraine after talks with Putin in Russia
President Volodymyr Zelensky is holding talks with Donald Trump’s top envoys, in their first visit to Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion. The Ukrainian leader greeted Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner at Kyiv’s St Sophia…
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CD ladder vs. bond ladder: Which strategy is best for maximizing interest?
If you’re looking for a relatively safe and steady way to grow your cash, consider a CD or bond ladder. These two strategies are designed to manage interest rate risk and provide periodic access to your cash. But which option is better for your…
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The best rewards credit cards for 2026
Use these rewards credit cards to start saving money today. As you make purchases, you’ll earn points, miles, or cash back to use toward future spending. Rewards rate 6% cash back at U.S. supermarkets (on up to $6,000 in eligible purchases…
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Best high-yield savings account rates for September 2026
See the best high-yield savings account rates available today, plus our expert picks for the 10 best HYSAs based on rates, fees, customer service, and more. Our top picks for high-yield savings accounts If your savings is sitting in a traditional bank…
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Inflation data, Oracle earnings, and an energy supply crunch: What to watch this week
Coming off a bombastic August nonfarm payrolls report that far exceeded expectations, investors step into a holiday-shortened trading week with all eyes on inflation data and earnings from the final hyperscaler of the cycle, Oracle (ORCL). Two questions…
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UK petrol prices hit highest level since Iran war began
UK petrol prices have risen to their highest level since the beginning of the Iran war as the conflict continues to hit drivers’ finances. The average cost of petrol has reached more than 163p per litre, according to motoring group the RAC, which…
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Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption
As the country sweltered through one of the many heatwaves of a baking summer in late June, towering thunderclouds were gathering over the south of England and across much of northern Europe. It was a Saturday, and with the holiday season getting under…
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Nepal bet nearly everything on hydropower – the floods show why that’s a problem
Almost 100% of Nepal’s electricity comes from hydropower, and it produces so much it earns nearly $200m (£147m) each year exporting hydroelectricity to India and Bangladesh. But the very glaciers and mountains giving Nepal this massive natural…
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Volcano eruption leaves 150,000 passengers stranded in Indonesia
More than 150,000 passengers have been left stranded after a volcanic eruption forced Indonesian authorities to temporarily suspend operations at eight airports. Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport was the first to be closed on Sunday…
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Why are European countries moving their gold out of North America?
When the central bank of the Netherlands confirmed this week that it had moved tonnes of the country’s gold out of North America, it said the relocation would make it “better prepared for severe crises”. Some 86 tonnes from the combined…
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EU and Nato vow to step up pressure on Russia after ‘new escalation’ in Germany
The heads of Nato and the European Commission have warned Russia is growing increasingly reckless and vowed to respond to a “new normal”. “Leipzig marks a new escalation on European Union soil directly attributed to Russia,” said…
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US envoys set for Ukraine talks after meeting Putin in Russia
Two US envoys are hoping for “equally productive meetings” in Ukraine after holding talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on ending the war, US officials say. Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are set to land in Kyiv on Sunday,…
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