At least six killed after houses collapse in Chile’s Valparaiso
At least six people have died after two houses collapsed in the historic Chilean port city of Valparaiso late on Tuesday, the city’s authorities have confirmed, and a regional official said the death toll could rise further.
Portugal’s striking fuel-tanker drivers ready to talk to employers
Portugal’s striking fuel-tanker drivers said on Wednesday they were ready to sit down with employers, in what appeared to be the first conciliatory gesture in an industrial stoppage that has led to petrol rationing in the busy tourist season.
Kremlin warns of foreign espionage as scientists chafe under new restrictions
The Kremlin said on Wednesday Russia must be vigilant in protecting its industrial secrets against foreign intelligence services after scientists criticized new restrictions on them meeting foreigners.
Argentine opposition candidate Fernandez says Macri’s new economic measures are too late
Argentine opposition presidential candidate Alberto Fernandez said Argentina risks running out of foreign currency reserves due to its economic crisis, in an interview on Wednesday with El Destape Radio.
Mourners ask Italian road chiefs to leave bridge memorial ceremony
Grieving relatives asked bosses of Italy’s biggest motorway operator to leave a ceremony on Wednesday honoring victims of last year’s bridge collapse in Genoa that killed 43 people.
Argentine opposition candidate Fernandez says Macri’s new economic measures are too late
Argentine opposition presidential candidate Alberto Fernandez said Argentina risks running out of foreign currency reserves due to its economic crisis, in an interview on Wednesday with El Destape Radio.
Brewery boss urges PM Johnson to help save Britain’s disappearing pubs
The boss of one of Britain’s leading brewery groups, Marston’s, has urged Prime Minister Boris Johnson to help save pubs that are at the heart of many local communities by cutting beer duty.
British police freeze $121 million in accounts on bribery fears
British police have frozen eight bank accounts containing a total of more than 100 million pounds ($121 million), which is suspected to have derived from bribery and corruption overseas.
Norwegian delegation arrives in Venezuela to restart stalled dialogue: sources
A delegation from the Norwegian government has come to Venezuela to restart talks between the government of President Nicolas Maduro and the opposition that were halted last week after Maduro’s allies pulled out, four sources familiar with the situatio…
Hong Kong protesters offer apologies, China doubles down after airport clash
China said on Wednesday Hong Kong’s protest movement had reached “near terrorism” and more street clashes followed ugly scenes the previous day when protesters set upon men they suspected of being government sympathizers.
