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IMF and Argentina agree deal unlocking $1 bn in assistance

IMF and Argentina agree deal unlocking $1 bn in assistance

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Wednesday it had reached an agreement with the highly indebted Argentine government as it reviews the country's financial reforms, paving the way for a $1 billion dollar disbursement. "Policy momentum has strengthened in recent months," the IMF said, noting that

France father who kept son in van faces 30 years in jail, says prosecutor

France father who kept son in van faces 30 years in jail, says prosecutor

A father who confined his child in a van for more than a year could face 30 years in jail, a French prosecutor said Wednesday, giving further details of his ordeal. Officers opened the van last week to find the boy, now nine, lying in the foetal position, malnourished and

Pope urges Cameroon authorities to examine 'conscience'

Pope urges Cameroon authorities to examine 'conscience'

Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday called on Cameroon's authorities to examine their "conscience" and break "the chains of corruption" on the first day of a visit to the country. After being welcomed by joyful crowds who lined the streets, the US-born pontiff gave

Bonjour! 'The White Lotus' starts filming season 4 in France: HBO

Bonjour! 'The White Lotus' starts filming season 4 in France: HBO

The highly anticipated fourth season of "The White Lotus" has begun filming on the French Riviera, HBO announced Wednesday, with a cast that includes Helena Bonham Carter and Steve Coogan. The black comedy, which explores the comings and goings of guests and staff at a different luxury hotel

World Bank announces water security plan covering one billion people

World Bank announces water security plan covering one billion people

The World Bank announced a plan Wednesday that aims to improve secure water access for a billion people within the next four years. The "Water Forward" program will "expand reliable water services and strengthen systems against droughts and floods." The Bank said its own funds and

Merz praises Lufthansa on centenary as strikes ruin party

Merz praises Lufthansa on centenary as strikes ruin party

Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday praised "the strategic importance" of Lufthansa as the German airline giant marked its centenary, but the celebrations were marred by a wave of recent strikes. "Lufthansa provides technical and logistical support for the German government fleet," Merz said at Frankfurt Airport.

Bosnia approves gas project by Trump-linked investors

Bosnia approves gas project by Trump-linked investors

Bosnia approved Wednesday a $1.5 billion energy project led by investors close to US President Donald Trump that aims to reduce the Balkan country's reliance on Russian natural gas. The project is being pushed by a newly created company headed by Joseph Flynn, the brother of Trump&