The world, in perspective.

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EU energy ministers will meet to discuss energy security ahead of the winter heating season as the wars in Iran, Ukraine and Yemen send oil and natural gas prices soaring.

Caregivers spend an average of $11,500 per year looking after an aging parent, relative or friend, up roughly 60% since 2021, according to AARP.

A luxury cruise ship on a three-year, round-the-world voyage has been forced to suspend the trip in Cambodia due to rising fuel costs, operators have said.

A US-based cruise operator marketing its voyages as permanent holidays for retirees blames the ongoing fuel crisis for abruptly forcing passengers to disembark in Cambodia.

Don’t tell the airlines when there’s a concert or big event in town - they’ll only put their prices up

The Villa Vie Odyssey suspended its voyage and is working with passengers on "temporary living arrangements".

Sudan is suffering from a cost-of-living crisis affecting millions across the country.

Melbourne’s property prices are falling, but some tree-change towns have risen by double digits in the past year.

Without central planning or public resources, people in developing countries are pursuing an ad hoc energy transition.

The AI arms race is colliding with bank budgets, as executives try to balance pressure to keep up with competitors.

The company's latest acquisition is expected to close in fiscal 2028, and will see Braze shareholders receive $47.50 in cash per share.