COVID-19: Biden tests positive, goes into isolation
President Joe Biden tested positive for Covid-19 on Thursday, his administration announced. The White House said the 79-year-old leader was experienci
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France increases pensions, social benefits as inflation bites
The French National Assembly voted to increase old-age pensions and social benefits by four per cent to mitigate the pain of rising inflation. This wi
Ranil Wickremesinghe elected as new president of Sri Lanka
Acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been elected as the new President of Sri Lanka in an election held in parliament on Wednesday. After winning
UK inflation hits new 40-year high
British annual inflation surged to a new 40-year high in June on rising motor fuel and food prices, official data showed Wednesday, adding to a cost-o
UK records 40 degrees temperature for first time
The United Kingdom’s national weather Meteorological Office (Met Office) has said London Heathrow reported a temperature of 40.2C. For the first time,