Kimberly Palmer: 5 ways to deal with money envy
Financial envy is common — we see what others have and wish we had it, too — but it can also be destructive.
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UN chief points to ‘ massive’ rights violations in Ukraine
The head of the United Nations says Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has triggered “the most massive violations of human rights” in the world today.
Twitter lays off 200 staff over weekend – reports
The social media platform, which has its European headquarters in Dublin, was acquired by Elon Musk in October last year
UN seeks $4.3 billion to cover Yemen 2023 humanitarian needs
The United Nations is seeking $4.3 billion at a pledging conference in Geneva to alleviate the suffering of millions of people in Yemen.
Primark expects higher profits as people shop early for summer
Associated British Foods says six-month figures helped by stronger-than-expected clothing performanceThe owner of the clothing retailer Primark said annual profits would be higher than previously expected after Britons started shopping early for the su…
UN chief slams ‘climate-wrecking’ firms at human rights body
U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres is stressing the importance of legal challenges against “climate-wrecking corporations” like fossil-fuel producers.
Hundreds blocked on Croatia roads as snowstorm spurs chaos
Hundreds of people in Croatia have spent the night in their cars or at gas stations and reception centers after a snowstorm over the weekend caused traffic to collapse and left parts of the country cut off.
Magnitude 5.6 quake hits Turkey; more buildings collapse
An official says a magnitude 5.6 earthquake shook southern Turkey causing some damaged buildings to collapse.
UK’s Sunak on verge of EU deal, but faces tough sell at home
The U.K. and the European Union are poised to end years of wrangling and seal a deal to resolve their thorny post-Brexit trade dispute over Northern Ireland.
Pressure on Hunt as energy bills will rise despite fall in price cap
Consumers will pay more because 1 April is also date for reduction of government supportWhy are bills going up and what help will you get?Pressure is mounting on the chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, to postpone a looming cut in support for household energy cos…