Scholz Told Putin, 'Nothing About Ukraine Without Ukraine': Poland's PM
Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk expressed satisfaction Friday that German Chancellor Olaf Scholz had told Russian President Vladimir Putin that nothing could be decided about Ukraine without ...
The Market’s Fear Gauge Is Creeping Back Up
Don’t look now, but the market fear gauge’s post-election plunge is starting to reverse. The CBOE Volatility Index, or VIX, ...
COP29: TotalEnergies Chief Defends Oil's Climate 'Progress'
The head of French oil giant TotalEnergies admitted the sector's role in climate change on Friday but insisted it was making "continuous progress".
Swedish Police Seize Nearly $1 Mn In Luxury Goods In One Week
One week after being given the power to seize luxury items from people not suspected of a crime, Swedish police said on Friday they had already confiscated items worth nearly $1.0 million.
China Says To Scrap Export Tax Rebate For Aluminium, Copper
China's finance ministry said Friday it was cancelling export tax rebates for metals like aluminium and copper, and certain other goods, beginning next month.
Springboks Skipper Kolisi Wary Of England's 'Gifted' Smith
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi believes England fly-half Marcus Smith's ability to "do something when nothing is happening" poses a major threat to the world champions at Twickenham on Saturday.
US Industrial Production Slump Stretched In October
A September slump in US industrial production extended into October, the Federal Reserve said Friday, with extreme weather and a strike at aircraft manufacturer Boeing weighing on output.
Protests In Breakaway Georgian Region Over Russian Investment Deal
Police fired tear gas on protesters Friday in Abkhazia amid anger over a proposed deal with Moscow some fear will spoil the breakaway Georgian region's natural beauty.
Lebanon Rescuer Picks Up 'Pieces' Of Father After Israel Strike
Suzanne Karkaba and her father Ali were both civil defence rescuers whose job was to save the injured and recover the dead in Lebanon's war.
Putin Told Scholz Any Ukraine Deal Must Reflect 'New Territorial Realities'
Russian President Vladimir Putin told German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday that any possible agreement to end the Ukraine conflict must reflect "new territorial realities," the Kremlin said.
UK Govt Apologises After Meat, Alcohol Served At Diwali Event
The UK government apologised to British Hindus on Friday after meat and alcohol were served at its annual Diwali celebration at Prime Minister Keir Starmer's official Downing Street residence.
Trump Promises To End Wars With A 'Strong Military'
US President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday promised a "strong military", as he repeated his pledge to end the war between Russia and Ukraine.