Cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin promise quick profits – an attraction that aids scammers fleecing investors of their funds.

Indonesian authorities are rushing to evacuate thousands of people near an erupting volcano on the northern side of Sulawesi Island due to spreading ash, falling debris and the possibility of a tsunami.

With inflation taking a toll on people's finances and amid a growing sense of responsibility towards the climate, second-hand shops are booming across the globe. In France, around 10 percent of clothes each year are now resold, and thrift stores are attracting a wider audience.