Oil prices steady ahead of OPEC+ oil production decision
By Paul Carsten and Natalie Grover LONDON (Reuters) -Brent crude futures hovered above $81 a barrel on Friday as traders
2023-11-24 20:50
Russia-Ukraine war – live: Putin suffers ‘mass casualties’ as China ‘in secret talks over tunnel to Crimea’
Ukraine’s long-range precision strikes are inflicting mass casualties among Vladimir Putin’s forces “well behind the frontline”, the UK’s Ministry of Defence has claimed. The dire lack of rotation among frontline troops is leaving Russia’s commanders with “an acute dilemma” of whether to keep soldiers safely dispersed or gather them in groups to boost morale, the ministry claimed – pointing to two recent strikes which likely caused dozens of casualties in Russian-held territory. Meanwhile, Ukraine’s military claimed to be inflicting major losses as Russia seeks to try and encircle the key strategic city of Avdiivka in the east, with Kyiv insisting its soldiers are “standing their ground” and “steadfastly holding the defence”. It came as the Washington Post reported that Ukraine’s security service had intercepted emails showing Chinese business executives were potentially open to helping Russia construct a vast underwater tunnel linking the mainland to annexed Crimea. While the project would likely take years to complete, retaining the annexed peninsula is a priority for Vladimir Putin, whose prized 11-mile bridge over the Kerch Strait is under sustained Ukrainian attacks. Read More Putin G20 speech: What Russian leader said in virtual address about Ukraine war ‘tragedy’ Ukraine says at least three dead in Russian airstrike on hospital Putin may start sourcing ballistic missiles from Iran, warns White House Finland erects barriers at border with Russia to control influx of migrants. The Kremlin objects
2023-11-24 20:29
Mexico’s Economic Growth Beats Estimates With Upward Revision
Mexico’s economy expanded more in the third quarter than preliminary data suggested, lifted by surging exports to the
2023-11-24 20:29
White House stalls ethanol expansion in Midwest amid price concerns
By Jarrett Renshaw and Stephanie Kelly The White House is stalling action on requests by Farm Belt states
2023-11-24 20:28
UN confirms sexual spread of mpox in Congo for the 1st time as country sees a record outbreak
The World Health Organization said it has confirmed sexual transmission of mpox in Congo for the first time as the country experiences its biggest-ever outbreak
2023-11-24 20:22
Formula One team McLaren extends engine deal with provider Mercedes until 2030
The McLaren Formula One team will continue using Mercedes engines until 2030 after extending its contract
2023-11-24 20:18
'I was a madman' - Jose Mourinho tells Carlo Ancelotti to stay at Real Madrid
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti should stay at the club and sign a new contract, according to their former boss Jose Mourinho.
2023-11-24 20:18
Dirty Venezuelan Fuel Imports Threaten Colombian Leader’s Green Credentials
President Gustavo Petro’s pledge to phase out Colombian fossil fuel production is likely to mean importing cheap energy
2023-11-24 20:18
UK Videogame Boss’s Wealth Cut by £40 Million Weeks Before Exit
British videogame entrepreneur Debbie Bestwick saw the value of her stake in Team17 Group Plc drop by £40
2023-11-24 19:58
ECB chief Lagarde admits her son lost crypto cash
FRANKFURT No one is a prophet in their own land, including European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde, who
2023-11-24 19:58
Dublin stabbings – latest: Rioters driven by ‘hate’ not patriotism, Leo Varadkar says
Rioters who caused “huge destruction” in Dublin last night following multiple stabbings in the capital were driven by “hate” not patriotism, the Irish prime minister has said. Leo Varadkar said around 500 people who burnt out buses, trams and smashed windows had brought “shame” on the country. “Those involved brought shame on Dublin, brought shame on Ireland and brought shame on their families and themselves,” he told a press conference earlier. “These criminals did not do what they did because they love Ireland. They did not do what they did because they wanted to protect Irish people.“They did not do it out of any sense of patriotism, however warped. The violence came following a stabbing incident at around 1.30pm in Parnell Square East, near the Irish-medium primary school Gaelscoil Cholaiste Mhuire on Thursday, which left five people injured. The casualties include three young children, an adult female and an adult male. Two girls are receiving treatment for serious injuries, while a five-year-old boy has been discharged. Both adults remain in hospital after suffering serious wounds. Police believe the attack was a “standalone” incident and is not terror-related. The scene remains cordoned off, while a man in his 50s has been arrested and named as a “person of interest” in the investigation. Read More 34 arrests made after rioting in Dublin following school knife attack Dublin riots: Looted shops, blockaded roads and burning cars in night of violence Buses and trams burned in Dublin riots after children injured in knife attack
2023-11-24 19:56
Futures drift in shortened trading session
U.S. stock index futures were largely muted on Friday in a shortened trading session for Thanksgiving, although Wall
2023-11-24 19:46