Europe has dodged Putin's gas bullet. But it's still thirsty for cheap energy
From the moment Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine seemed inevitable, Europe knew it would soon have to ask itself some very complicated questions.
2023-09-07 12:27
Russia-Ukraine war – live: Putin trying to lure Cuban fighters into army with contracts worth thousands
Cuban nationals are being offered contracts worth $2,000 (£1,600) a month and potential Russian citizenship to join Vladimir Putin’s forces in the battle for Ukraine. The targeted campaign, which is also offering citizenship to the families of the Cubans, has come with the objections of the central American country. Earlier this week, Cuba's foreign ministry announced it was working to "neutralise and dismantle" a human trafficking ring that is coercing its citizens into fighting for Moscow. The news comes after at least 17 people were killed and dozens were wounded today when Russian shelling struck a market in a city in eastern Ukraine. Covered bodies were strewn around the ground of the site of the attack in Kostiantynivka was strewn as emergency workers extinguished fires at market stalls. US secretary of state Antony Blinken arrived in Kyiv on Wednesday and was expected to announce more than $1 billion in new American funding for Ukraine. Read More From Challenger to Leopard: How Ukraine’s tanks compare to Russia’s A look at the uranium-based ammo the US is sending to Ukraine NATO member Romania says it has found drone pieces from Russian attacks in Ukraine on its territory Russian commander ‘used two military helicopters to transport his pet cat’
2023-09-07 12:25
House-Senate GOP tension rises as shutdown fears grip Capitol
GOP Sen. Mitt Romney thinks a government shutdown is "very likely," citing the House for his pessimism.
2023-09-07 12:20
Carlos Alcaraz averts an early challenge from Alexander Zverev to return to the US Open semifinals
Carlos Alcaraz has defeated Alexander Zverev in straight sets to reach the U.S. Open semifinals
2023-09-07 12:20
China exports decline slower than expected in August as economy remains under pressure
China’s exports declined at a slower pace in August, even as the world’s second biggest economy remains under pressure
2023-09-07 12:20
'90 Day Fiance' star Angela Deem gets dental treatment, Internet slams her 'worst teeth' and tells her to quit smoking
'90 Day Fiance' star Angela Deem visits dentist for a dental treatment
2023-09-07 12:20
China’s Export Slump Eases as Economy Searches for Stability
China’s export slump eased in August, adding to early signals the worst may be over for some parts
2023-09-07 12:16
Chinese Premier Li Qianq takes a test ride on Indonesia's new high-speed railway
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has taken a test ride on Southeast Asia’s first high-speed railway, which connects two Indonesian cities as part of China’s Belt and Road infrastructure initiative
2023-09-07 12:16
Alcaraz defeats Zverev to reach US Open semi-finals
Top seed Carlos Alcaraz defeated Alexander Zverev in straight sets on Wednesday to cruise into the US Open semi-finals and keep...
2023-09-07 12:16
Watchdog group sues to block Trump from Colorado ballot, citing 14th Amendment's disqualification clause
A Washington-based advocacy group filed a lawsuit on Wednesday to block former President Donald Trump from the 2024 Republican primary ballot in Colorado, citing the 14th Amendment's ban on insurrectionists holding public office.
2023-09-07 12:00
Chinese hack of Microsoft engineer led to breach of US officials' emails, company says
The Chinese hackers who breached senior US officials' emails in May and June were able to do so by first stealing sensitive data from a Microsoft engineer, the company revealed Wednesday.
2023-09-07 11:58
China's August exports, imports fall less than expected
BEIJING China's exports fell 8.8% in August year-on-year, while imports contracted 7.3%, customs data showed on Thursday, increasing
2023-09-07 11:57