Pensioner rotting in jail abroad accused of being a drugs mule – race against time
The man described as “gullible” but kind-hearted is imprisoned in Chile after being arrested on drug offences.
Day: March 23, 2026
Iran war energy crisis equal to 70s twin oil shocks and Ukraine invasion fallout, says IEA chief | First Thing
Fatih Birol says effects on energy markets from Iran bombings and closure of strait of Hormuz not initially understood by world leaders. Plus, feminist magazine reclaims Charlie Kirk-style campus toursDon’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign u…
Idris Elba-backed firm Huel bought by Danone in €1bn deal
Co-founder Julian Hearn and actor likely to get big payday after takeover by French groupBusiness live – latest updatesHuel, the protein shake maker which counts the actor Idris Elba among its investors, has agreed to be acquired by the French consumer…
‘I’m proud when we can turn our diversity into strength’: Author Jens Christian Grøndahl
One of the world’s top authors, whose books have been translated into more than 25 languages, has spoken to FRANCE 24 about his pride in being European. The Danish author Jens Christian Grøndahl, who has had notable success at home and in France, says…
Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus review: unbelievable app performance, big price cut, and improvements over the 265K, but mediocre at gaming and large power demands (Jake Roach/Tom’s Hardware)
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Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus review: unbelievable app performance, big price cut, and improvements over the 265K, but mediocre at gaming and large power demands — Unbelievable productivity performance at…
Nigerian police arrest 15 after viral videos of alleged sexual assault at festival
The videos sparked widespread anger, leading to the hashtag #StopRapingWomen to trend on social media.
Trump extends his deadline for Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump has extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. will hold off on striking power plant strikes for five days, close near the end of the original forty-eight hour deadline. He also said the US and Ir…
Rubio to testify in trial of former roommate accused of secretly lobbying for Venezuela
The federal trial of a former Miami congressman accused of secretly lobbying for Venezuela’s government during the first Trump administration begins Monday with Secretary of State Marco Rubio set to testify over his interactions with his old friend.
BlackRock’s Larry Fink warns against market timing, says missing best days can halve returns
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said staying invested through periods of turmoil has historically delivered far stronger returns.
OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies aged 43
The Ukrainian-American entrepreneur bought OnlyFans parent firm, Fenix International Limited, in 2018.