‘Red meat is a dream’: Iran inflation hits highest level since World War II
The war with the US is not the only factor driving prices skywards.
Iran faces a new energy imbalance, but its options are limited
Iran’s government weighs limited energy control options in a strained economy, with the war impacting production.
Egypt’s new monorail offers a modern ride, but Cairo is still not convinced
Cairo's East Nile monorail opened to passengers this month as a flagship of Egypt's infrastructure ambitions.
Voters in Malta head to polls for early elections
Maltese voters are at the polls after PM Robert Abela called a snap election.
Armed forces set for pay rise as morale improves after collapse under Tories
The armed forces are set for another pay rise as satisfaction in the military rebounds after years of misery under…
Gluten-free basics ‘now a luxury’ as price of a small branded loaf nears £4
Gluten-free organic bread for sale at a London bakery. Branded products are even pricier. Photograph: Irina Naoumova/AlamyView image in fullscreenGluten-free…
Bank of England’s Bailey says no rush to raise interest rates amid Iran war uncertainty
The Bank of England is covered in scaffolding during a renovation. Photograph: Amer Ghazzal/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenThe Bank of England…
Colombia’s first left-wing gov’t has reduced poverty, but has pile of debt
A big challenge for Colombia's next president will be how to reduce country's debt without sacrificing social gains.
US inflation surges to three-year high amid tensions with Iran
Heightened petrol prices led the inflationary pressures, with prices that jumped 5.5 percent in April.