UK government rejects criticism that Brexit has failed
LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s departure from the European Union has not been a failure, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s spokesperson said on…
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UN refugee official: Darien Gap crossings on pace to hit record
By Elida Moreno PANAMA CITY (Reuters) -The number of U.S.-bound migrants who cross the dangerous jungle separating Panama and Colombia…
As US debates abortion pill ban, Argentina expands its use
By Anna-Catherine Brigida BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – When Argentine trainee nursery teacher Lourdes, 24, went to the doctor in March…
South Africa’s unemployment rate rises amid power crisis
By Kopano Gumbi PRETORIA (Reuters) – South Africa’s unemployment rate rose in the first quarter after declining for four consecutive…
Three in four Americans worry debt-ceiling default could hurt them: Reuters/Ipsos poll
By Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Americans are worried about the prospect of the U.S. government defaulting if Congress fails…
Factbox-Danielle Smith and Rachel Notley slug it out in Alberta’s election
By Sam Jabri-Pickett (Reuters) – Canada’s oil hub of Alberta will hold an election on May 29, which is expected…
Biden maintains edge over Trump in 2024 US election -Reuters/Ipsos poll
By Jason Lange and James Oliphant WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Joe Biden continues to hold an edge over potential Republican…
Exclusive-Glencore’s bid for Teck spurs call for Canada pensions to up domestic equity stake
By Divya Rajagopal TORONTO (Reuters) – Glencore’s hostile bid for Teck Resources has galvanized some Canadian institutional investors, who have…
US on track for June 1 default without debt ceiling hike, Treasury says
By David Lawder, Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Treasury Department reiterated Monday it expects to be able to pay…
EU must build cutting-edge computer chips – industry chief Breton
By Toby Sterling ANTWERP, Belgium (Reuters) – EU industry chief Thierry Breton on Tuesday touted the European Chips Act passed…