Western allies receive increasingly 'sobering' updates on Ukraine's counteroffensive: 'This is the most difficult time of the war'
Weeks into Ukraine's highly anticipated counteroffensive, Western officials describe increasingly "sobering" assessments about Ukrainian forces' ability to retake significant territory, four senior US and western officials briefed on the latest intelligence told CNN.
2023-08-09 10:59
3 ways the Pistons should have Cade Cunningham mimic Luka Doncic
Cade Cunningham impressed at Team USA scrimmages. Can he use his size, strength, and pace to his advantage similar to Luka Doncic?Team USA prepared for the FIBA World Cup with a scrimmage against the Select Team. Something Team USA coach Steve Kerr called, "a time-honored tradition in USA B...
2023-08-09 02:54
UK Scouts in South Korea: 'Strangers are coming up and apologising'
UK Scouts are trying to make the most of the situation after being evacuated from an event in South Korea.
2023-08-09 01:29
Vodacom Fiber Deal in Doubt After Regulator Advises Against
Vodacom Group Ltd.’s deal to buy a stake in Remgro Ltd.’s fiber businesses was plunged into jeopardy after
2023-08-09 01:25
Dante Exum is back in the NBA but is he better?
Dante Exum, a former top-5 NBA Draft pick, spent two years in Europe to find his basketball rhythm. Now, he's back in the NBA. Will his return be better than his debut?Selected No. 5 overall in the 2014 NBA Draft, the Australian guard Dante Exum came into the league with what could be best ...
2023-08-08 21:29
South Korea: 1,000 buses evacuate scouts from disaster-hit Word Jamboree
Scout contingents are leaving the international event in South Korea due to an incoming tropical storm.
2023-08-08 18:53
Russian 'double-tap' attack in Pokrovsk wounds workers digging people from rubble, Ukrainian official says
Two Russian missiles hit the eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk within 30 to 40 minutes of each other, killing seven people, including an emergency worker who was responding to the first strike, officials said Tuesday.
2023-08-08 17:49
European Gas Prices Ease as Winter Fuel Stockpiles Keep Rising
European natural gas prices eased, with traders weighing ever-rising fuel stockpiles against the risk of supply constraints. Benchmark
2023-08-08 16:59
Italian Stocks Lead Losses in Europe After Windfall Tax on Banks
European stocks fell after Italy surprised investors with a new tax on bank profits, sending lenders’ shares plunging.
2023-08-08 15:24
Abrdn’s Assets Reach New Low as Clients Withdraw More Funds
Abrdn Plc saw its assets drop to a new low after clients pulled more money from its funds.
2023-08-08 14:58
Glencore Mid-Year Profit Plunges 50% as Commodity Prices Retreat
Glencore Plc reported a steep drop in first-half profit and slashed returns to its shareholders after disappointing Chinese
2023-08-08 14:28
HSBC executive apologizes for calling the UK 'weak' over China
A top executive at HSBC has apologized after reportedly calling the UK government "weak" over its dealings with China, in another sign of the political tightrope the British bank has been made to walk.
2023-08-08 13:26