Japan's government considering extending fuel subsidies -Kyodo
Japan's government is considering extending subsidies to curb gasoline prices beyond January next year, Kyodo news agency reported
2023-10-11 23:19
Initial US intelligence casts doubt on direct Iran involvement in Hamas attack on Israel
The United States has collected specific intelligence that casts doubt on the idea that Iran was directly involved in the planning, resourcing or approving of Saturday's bloody attack on Israel by Hamas, according to several sources familiar with the intelligence.
2023-10-11 22:52
Lebanon: Israel shells militant targets across border
Israel's military said the Lebanese movement Hezbollah fired anti-tank missiles across the border.
2023-10-11 22:52
Embraer to meet 2023 delivery outlook, sees similar growth next year -CEO
By Gabriel Araujo SAO PAULO Brazilian planemaker Embraer is confident it will meet its outlook for aircraft deliveries
2023-10-11 22:46
Dominican Republic has partially reopened its border with Haiti. But a diplomatic crisis persists
The Dominican Republic has partially reopened its border with Haiti to limited commercial activity nearly a month after shuttering the frontier amid an ongoing spat over construction of a canal targeting water from a shared river
2023-10-11 22:45
Exclusive-IDB lending capacity can expand to $112 billion after capital raise - president
By Jorgelina do Rosario and Elisa Martinuzzi LONDON Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) President Ilan Goldfajn said the financial
2023-10-11 22:45
What this transfer window means for the USMNT
USMNT players have been making the most of their transfer opportunities, challenging themselves and helping prep for the next World Cup.
2023-10-11 22:45
Sauce Gardner and 2 other Jets defensive players standing out as stars this season
Discover the rising superstars of the New York Jets defense: Sauce Gardner, Quincy Williams, and Jermaine Johnson.
2023-10-11 22:28
Brits pay more for wine when trying to impress guests, survey finds
Wine drinkers typically spend £9 on a bottle for themselves but £12.50 when hosting – to impress their guests with a pricier plonk. A poll of 2,000 wine drinkers found 44 per cent splash out when hosting at Christmas, with this rising to 56 per cent when gifting to someone else, as 27 per cent still think premium labels are better quality. While three-quarters will do so because they want an expensive bottle to celebrate a special occasion and 35 per cent want to impress their guests. However, 23 per cent admit they find buying wine a stressful experience – with 51 per cent of these claiming there are too many options to choose from. And 46 per cent don’t know how to identify a good bottle from a bad, whereas 32 per cent are simply bewildered by wine jargon. The research was commissioned by Lidl GB, to mark the return of its Chateaux Noir events, which are designed to democratise wine and challenge preconceptions about wine etiquette through a tasting experience in total darkness. The sensory events will see the supermarket take on major drinks brands as it aims to dispel the belief drinkers need to blow the bank to enjoy quality booze. It also emerged 51 per cent of wine drinkers tend to stick to what they know, and 49 per cent choose a bottle based on where it comes from. Whereas 45 per cent will default to whatever is on offer, 23 per cent have a ‘go-to’ bottle, and 18 per cent will opt for whatever label they like to look of. However, 24 per cent wish they knew more about wine – with nearly a third saying they would experiment with different wines if they knew more about them. But while many are keen to experiment with wine, there are some rules they certainly won’t abide by. For 43 per cent, they are happy to serve white with a dish that isn’t fish, and 39 per cent will drink rose all year round. Many don’t mind if their bottle is corked or a screw top (37 per cent), and 35 per cent will drink champagne from any glass, not just a flute. More than three in 10 (31 per cent) will even chill a bottle of red and 30 per cent will pop a few ice cubes into their vino on a warm day. In fact, 31 per cent find ‘wine etiquette’ snobbish, with just eight per cent believing that following traditional ‘rules’ of wine etiquette enhances their enjoyment of the drink. The events will be hosted by Lidl GB’s master of wine, Richard Bampfield, and will see guests enter a ‘palate cleansing tunnel’ before a blackout wine tasting room. He said: “At Chateaux Noir, not only do we want to challenge preconceptions about affordable wine and prove to customers that great taste isn’t determined by premium branded price tags, but to open people’s minds and challenge what they think they know already about wine. “So, if you think you’re a strictly red drinker – think again. “We’ll reveal how similar flavour profiles can carry across different categories that you might never have otherwise considered. “This Christmas, Chateaux Noir is encouraging shoppers to rip up the rule book and start experimenting - ultimately, there is no ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ way to drink wine – if you love it, then that’s all that matters.” Over 18s can secure tickets for the Chateaux Noir events, which will take place in London, Glasgow and Liverpool in November, at, with all proceeds going to the NSPCC. Read More Brits are so fed up with emails that retail giants now send reminder letters Brits reveal advice they would give their younger selves - including investing in property Brits will eat over 5,000 slices of pizza in their adult life, study finds Beauty advent calendars 2021: Our guide to this year’s top treats 13 best tech gifts to spoil a gadget geek this Christmas 10 best luxury Christmas crackers for dressing up your dining table
2023-10-11 22:27
STL Cardinals rumors: Fan favorite trade, Arenado interest, surprise pitching target
The latest St. Louis Cardinals rumors include Nolan Arenado, Brendan Donovan and Japanese pitcher Yuki Matsui's free agency.
2023-10-11 22:25
EV maker VinFast to acquire its battery maker sibling
Electric-vehicle maker VinFast Auto said on Wednesday it would acquire a 99.8% stake in battery maker VinES from
2023-10-11 22:25
Israel-Gaza attacks: King 'appalled' by 'barbaric' Hamas - palace source
His "thoughts and prayers are with all of those suffering", Buckingham Palace says.
2023-10-11 22:25
