Stock market today: World shares edge lower while oil prices surge as Mideast tensions flare
Shares are mostly lower in Europe and Asia and oil prices have surged after an air strike on a hospital in Gaza triggered protests in many parts of the Middle East
2023-10-18 19:58
Venezuela takes step towards recognised elections
The government and the opposition agree to hold elections in the presence of international observers.
2023-10-18 19:58
Six French airports forced to evacuate for security reasons
Six airports in France were forced to evacuate on Wednesday for security reasons.
2023-10-18 19:57
Nigerian police: Lagos blacksmith's illegal gun factory busted
A factory of a blacksmith was a cover for manufacturing and selling arms to criminals, police say.
2023-10-18 19:55
Hayling Island vicar urges more people to take in Ukraine refugees
Rev Jenny Gaffin describes her "wonderful experience" of the Homes For Ukraine scheme.
2023-10-18 19:46
Eagles sign Julio Jones out of nowhere and fans are pumped
Eagles sign Julio Jones out of nowhere and fans are pumped
2023-10-18 19:45
What the Israel-Hamas war means for defense stocks
When war breaks out, defense companies tend to make money. That means aerospace and defense stocks tend to rise during geopolitical unrest.
2023-10-18 19:27
Edmunds recommends the five best SUVs for under $40K
The automotive experts at Edmunds test SUVs of all shapes, sizes and prices
2023-10-18 19:23
Swift confirmation of new ambassador to Israel uncertain as Senate Republicans attack his involvement in Iran nuclear deal
President Joe Biden's pick for ambassador to Israel, former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew, will face tough questions from Senate Republicans during his confirmation hearing Wednesday morning -- and some are already signaling that they may slow down consideration of his nomination on the Senate floor.
2023-10-18 19:22
South Africa's inflation rises sharply on food and fuel prices
By Bhargav Acharya and Tannur Anders JOHANNESBURG Inflation in South Africa rose sharply in September but stayed within
2023-10-18 18:50
Cumbrian woman's family make 100th birthday card appeal
Now living in Canada, Marjorie Try's family are asking for 100 cards from her home area in England.
2023-10-18 18:49
11-year-old De'Evan McFall dreamed of making it to the NFL. A stray bullet stopped that goal in its tracks
De'Evan is among more than 1,300 children and teens that have been killed by a gun in 2023 in the US, according to the Gun Violence Archive.
2023-10-18 18:48