Jamie Dimon says JPMorgan has begun to prepare for potential US default
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon says America's largest bank is once again preparing for a potential US default even though he expects Congress to avoid that "potentially catastrophic" event by lifting the debt ceiling.
Everything Amazon announced at its big product event — including a $999 robot
Amazon is continuing its quest to cover our homes and bodies with Amazon devices.
Man pulls knife after driver skips gas line in London
A shortage of tanker drivers in the UK has caused gas stations to run out of fuel and long lines at those stations that have it available.
Dutch police arrest and release former far-right party member amid reports of possible plan to attack Prime Minister
Police in the Netherlands have arrested and released a former member of a far-right political party after Prime Minister Mark Rutte's security detail suspected him of behaving suspiciously, according to the Public Prosecutor's Office of the Hague.
WHO employees took part in Congo sex abuses in Ebola crisis, report says
More than 80 aid workers including some employed by the World Health Organization (WHO) were involved in incidents of sexual abuse and exploitation during an Ebola crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo, an independent commission said on Tuesday.
Haiti's unelected leader says he understands US migrant deportations and says elections will be pushed back
Haiti's unelected leader Ariel Henry says he understands why the United States is deporting thousands of Haitian migrants from the Texas border, as he wants to cooperate with America -- and will welcome home those who fled the disaster-hit country.
'World's best airline' for 2021 revealed by Skytrax
It hasn't been a great year for airlines, thanks to Covid's impact on the aviation industry, but for one Middle East carrier it's just got a lot better.
3 Polish regions repeal 'LGBT-free' motions
Three Polish regional councils voted on Monday to repeal motions declaring their provinces "LGBT-free zones," state-run news agency PAP reported, after the European Union threatened to withdraw funding.
Internet goes dark for millions in Indian state's bid to stop exam cheats
More than 25 million people across the Indian state of Rajasthan faced government-mandated internet shutdowns and restrictions on Sunday, in an effort to prevent cheating in a mass exam.
UK could ask soldiers to deliver fuel as service stations run dry
The UK government could ask the military to help deliver gasoline to service stations after a shortage of tanker drivers forced some to close last week, triggering a spate of panic buying by British motorists.