WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced Monday that he is commuting the death sentences of 37 inmates, leaving only three people on death row in federal prisons. The commuted sentences will be reclassified to life sentences without the possibility of parole, according to the White House. “These commutations are consistent with the moratorium my Administration has imposed on federal … Read more
BBC Atul Subhash’s suicide has galvanised men’s rights activists and started a wider debate around India’s tough dowry law On the night of 9 December, a 34-year-old Indian man killed himself. Next to his body was a placard reading “justice is due”. Atul Subhash left a detailed 24-page suicide note and an 81-minute video in … Read more
Authorities in Guatemala have resisted efforts by members of a Jewish sect to recapture 160 children rescued from its premises. The children were taken into care on Friday when police raided a farm used by the Lev Tahor movement, which is under investigation in several countries for serious sexual offences. Interior Minister Francisco Jimenez said … Read more
A firefighter dressed as Santa Claus abseiled down a bridge in Guatemala City to give gifts to children. Municipal firefighter Hector Chacon donned the red robes and beard, and with the help of his colleagues descended 70m to greet dozens of children waiting for him below. Mr Chacon, 78, has done this for 27 years … Read more
Bank of England in the City of London on 6th November 2024 in London, United Kingdom. The City of London is a city, ceremonial county and local government district that contains the primary central business district CBD of London. The City of London is widely referred to simply as the City is also colloquially known … Read more
A Nvidia chip during the Taipei Computex expo in Taipei, Taiwan, on May 29, 2023. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Asia-Pacific stocks had a good run in 2024, with most major markets ending the year in positive territory, as the region’s central banks eased monetary policy while an AI boom lifted tech stocks. Taiwan’s … Read more
Vehicles are offered for sale at a Nissan dealership on December 18, 2024 in Libertyville, Illinois. Scott Olson | Getty Images In its most recent quarterly results, Nissan said it would cut 9,000 jobs and reduce global production capacity by a fifth. The automaker has “been struggling in the market, it’s been struggling at home, … Read more
A person shops at a Whole Foods Market grocery store on December 17, 2024 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Like … Read more
A 90-year-old with Parkinson’s disease was cheered on by three generations of her family while competing in a weightlifting competition for over 70’s in Taipei, Taiwan. During the three-round competition, Cheng Chen Chin-Mei lifted 35, 40 and 45 kg. “I want to tell all the old people to join the workout. You don’t need to … Read more
Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, during a news conference at the Mercosur Leaders Summit in Montevideo, Uruguay, on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images The European Union’s blockbuster trade deal with South America’s Mercosur bloc is widely regarded as highly controversial, with EU member states split over … Read more