Summit carbon project would be reassessed if tax credits repealed, attorney says — Dec 12th, 2024

The Summit Carbon Solutions' massive carbon dioxide pipeline project proposal would need to be reassessed if the United States repeals tax credits for carbon capture and storage, a company attorney said on Thursday....

China's customs chief and trade veteran dies of sudden illness — Dec 12th, 2024

China's customs chief Yu Jianhua, a top trade negotiator who navigated the country through the trade war during Donald Trump's previous presidential term, died of an undisclosed sudden illness on Tuesday....

French y/y consumer inflation confirmed at 1.7% in November — Dec 13th, 2024

Consumer prices in France were up 1.7% year-on-year in November, statistics office INSEE said on Friday, in line with its preliminary reading published late last month....

European stocks on course to snap three-week winning streak — Dec 13th, 2024

European stocks slipped on Friday, and were on track to break a three-week winning streak, as investors sought clarity on the pace of monetary easing in the euro zone next year amid concerns over slowing economic growth and a potential trade war....

South Africa shifts to FDI outflows in third quarter, central bank says — Dec 13th, 2024

South Africa recorded foreign direct investment outflows of 3.2 billion rand ($179.87 million) in the third quarter, compared to inflows of 16.6 billion in the second quarter, central bank data showed on Friday....

Life on the edge in Bolivia's gravity-defying 'suicide homes' — Dec 12th, 2024

In Bolivia's highland city of El Alto, the row of colorful corrugated metal roofs - blues, oranges, reds and greens - for a moment distracts from the terrifying sight below: a precipitous drop inches (cm) from the houses, known locally as "suicide homes" for the high risk the inhabitants t...

US foreign investment panel split on Nippon-U.S. Steel deal, FT reports — Dec 15th, 2024

The U.S. Treasury has informed Japan's Nippon Steel that the panel reviewing its proposed $14.9 billion purchase of U.S. Steel has not yet come to an agreement on how to address security concerns, the Financial Times reported on Sunday....

Seven killed in Israeli strike on Gaza school, Palestinian emergency service says — Dec 14th, 2024

At least seven Palestinians were killed and 12 wounded after an Israeli strike on a former school that was sheltering displaced people in Gaza City, the civil emergency service said on Saturday....

Staff of UK's royal family face investigation into after-party — Dec 13th, 2024

Buckingham Palace said it would investigate staff working for Britain's royal family following an after-party which the Sun newspaper reported ended in a "punch-up" and "bar brawl"....

On a roll, Utah tries to contain Avalanche's dynamic duo — Dec 12th, 2024

The Utah Hockey Club make their first visit to Denver since relocating from Arizona and will face a revamped Colorado Avalanche team on Thursday night....

Colorado fends off challenge from South Dakota State — Dec 14th, 2024

Julian Hammond III had 23 points, Elijah Malone finished with 15 points and nine rebounds and Colorado beat South Dakota State 81-70 on Friday in Boulder, Colo....

South Korea opposition leader Lee says impeaching Yoon best way to restore order — Dec 13th, 2024

South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung said on Friday the best way to restore order in the country is to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol, a day ahead of a planned parliamentary vote over Yoon's short-lived imposition of martial law....

Breaking silence on possible drills, China says will not be soft on Taiwan independence activities — Dec 13th, 2024

China's defence ministry on Friday broke its silence about days of military activities around Taiwan, saying it was up to China to decide whether or not to hold drills and the military would "not be absent" in fighting against separatist forces....

China eyes negotiations as Trump threatens new tariffs — Dec 13th, 2024

As Donald Trump steps up his tariff threats against China, Beijing is moving to beat the next U.S. president to the punch with its own restrictions and get Washington to the negotiating table ahead of a full-blown trade war, analysts say....

'Carry-On' film conjures airport anxieties of the holiday season — Dec 12th, 2024

For actor Taron Egerton, the Netflix action film "Carry-On" pays homage to Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers and the on-the-job struggles they encounter, especially during the holiday season....

Australian data centre firm DigiCo REIT largely flat in trading debut — Dec 13th, 2024

Australia's HMC Capital-backed data centre business DigiCo REIT was largely flat in its market debut on Friday....

China eyes negotiations as Trump threatens new tariffs — Dec 13th, 2024

As Donald Trump steps up his tariff threats against China, Beijing is moving to beat the next U.S. president to the punch with its own restrictions and get Washington to the negotiating table ahead of a full-blown trade war, analysts say....

EU not buckling to pressure over car CO2 rules, climate chief says — Dec 12th, 2024

The European Commission is not considering changing Europe's policies to cut CO2 emissions from cars, despite a push from the EU's biggest political group to weaken the laws, the bloc's climate policy chief told Reuters on Thursday....

Penn State has no problems in keeping Coppin State winless — Dec 14th, 2024

Yanic Konan Niederhauser scored 14 points to headline a balanced scoring effort by host Penn State in a resounding 99-51 victory over winless Coppin State on Saturday in University Park, Pa....

China's customs chief and trade veteran dies of sudden illness — Dec 12th, 2024

China's customs chief Yu Jianhua, a top trade negotiator who navigated the country through the trade war during Donald Trump's previous presidential term, died of an undisclosed sudden illness on Tuesday....

Breaking silence on possible drills, China says will not be soft on Taiwan independence activities — Dec 13th, 2024

China's defence ministry on Friday broke its silence about days of military activities around Taiwan, saying it was up to China to decide whether or not to hold drills and the military would "not be absent" in fighting against separatist forces....

Suspected Palestinian shooting attack on Israeli bus kills child — Dec 12th, 2024

A suspected Palestinian shooting attack on an Israeli bus in the occupied West Bank killed a child overnight between Wednesday and Thursday, Israeli emergency services said....

South Africa shifts to FDI outflows in third quarter, central bank says — Dec 13th, 2024

South Africa recorded foreign direct investment outflows of 3.2 billion rand ($179.87 million) in the third quarter, compared to inflows of 16.6 billion in the second quarter, central bank data showed on Friday....

Brazil's Lula recovering from 'successful' second surgery, doctor says — Dec 12th, 2024

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva underwent a second procedure on Thursday morning following his emergency brain surgery earlier this week, his doctor said, adding the operation was successful....

English match abandoned after referee knocked out by ball — Dec 14th, 2024

A referee was knocked unconscious by the ball leading to an English Championship rugby match being abandoned on Saturday....

'Carry-On' film conjures airport anxieties of the holiday season — Dec 12th, 2024

For actor Taron Egerton, the Netflix action film "Carry-On" pays homage to Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers and the on-the-job struggles they encounter, especially during the holiday season....

Australian data centre firm DigiCo REIT largely flat in trading debut — Dec 13th, 2024

Australia's HMC Capital-backed data centre business DigiCo REIT was largely flat in its market debut on Friday....

French y/y consumer inflation confirmed at 1.7% in November — Dec 13th, 2024

Consumer prices in France were up 1.7% year-on-year in November, statistics office INSEE said on Friday, in line with its preliminary reading published late last month....

Nostalgic Gill savours return to Gabba after 2021 heroics — Dec 13th, 2024

Facing fierce Australian pace on a bouncy Gabba pitch is among the toughest assignments a touring batter can face but India's Shubman Gill will approach the task with a clear head in the third test starting on Saturday....

Spurs boss Postecoglou criticises Werner's performance in Rangers draw — Dec 13th, 2024

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou singled out striker Timo Werner for criticism after substituting him at halftime in their Europa League 1-1 draw against Rangers on Thursday....

Brazil's Lula recovering from 'successful' second surgery, doctor says — Dec 12th, 2024

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva underwent a second procedure on Thursday morning following his emergency brain surgery earlier this week, his doctor said, adding the operation was successful....

UK payments regulator consults on cross-border card fees cap — Dec 13th, 2024

Britain's payments regulator said on Friday it would consult on whether to introduce a cap on cross-border card fees charged when European consumers buy online from UK businesses, after concluding they had been increased to "unduly high levels"....

Blinken says he discussed Gaza ceasefire agreement with Turkish top officials — Dec 13th, 2024

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Friday that he discussed the imperative of Palestinian militant group Hamas' saying 'yes' to the Gaza ceasefire agreement in his talks with Turkey's President and Foreign Minister....

Brazil's CCR wins auction to operate highways in Parana state — Dec 12th, 2024

Brazilian transport infrastructure operator CCR won an auction on Thursday to operate highways in southern Parana state for 30 years, proposing a toll road tariff discount of 26.6%, according to an announcement from Brazil's B3 stock exchange....

Trent Pierce, Missouri too strong for Long Island — Dec 14th, 2024

Trent Pierce came off the bench to score a career-high 24 points and lead Missouri past Long Island 88-61 on Saturday in Columbia, Mo....

Private Medicare plans must cover Biogen's ALS drug, US agency says — Dec 12th, 2024

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has directed private insurers providing Medicare Advantage plans to cover Biogen's amyotrophic lateral sclerosis drug Qalsody after finding instances of coverage denial....

Ukrainian drones hit oil facility in Russia's Oryol region — Dec 14th, 2024

Ukrainian drones carried out an overnight attack on an oil facility in Russia's Oryol region that is a crucial source of fuel supplies for Russian troops, Ukraine's military said on Saturday....

Nostalgic Gill savours return to Gabba after 2021 heroics — Dec 13th, 2024

Facing fierce Australian pace on a bouncy Gabba pitch is among the toughest assignments a touring batter can face but India's Shubman Gill will approach the task with a clear head in the third test starting on Saturday....

Suspected Palestinian shooting attack on Israeli bus kills child — Dec 12th, 2024

A suspected Palestinian shooting attack on an Israeli bus in the occupied West Bank killed a child overnight between Wednesday and Thursday, Israeli emergency services said....

UK payments regulator consults on cross-border card fees cap — Dec 13th, 2024

Britain's payments regulator said on Friday it would consult on whether to introduce a cap on cross-border card fees charged when European consumers buy online from UK businesses, after concluding they had been increased to "unduly high levels"....

U.S., regional diplomats meet to discuss Syria's future — Dec 14th, 2024

Top diplomats from the United States, Turkey, the European Union and Arab nations met in Jordan on Saturday for talks on Syria as regional and global powers scramble for influence over whatever government replaces ousted President Bashar al-Assad....

South Korea opposition leader Lee says impeaching Yoon best way to restore order — Dec 13th, 2024

South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung said on Friday the best way to restore order in the country is to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol, a day ahead of a planned parliamentary vote over Yoon's short-lived imposition of martial law....

Blinken says he discussed Gaza ceasefire agreement with Turkish top officials — Dec 13th, 2024

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Friday that he discussed the imperative of Palestinian militant group Hamas' saying 'yes' to the Gaza ceasefire agreement in his talks with Turkey's President and Foreign Minister....

Spurs boss Postecoglou criticises Werner's performance in Rangers draw — Dec 13th, 2024

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou singled out striker Timo Werner for criticism after substituting him at halftime in their Europa League 1-1 draw against Rangers on Thursday....

European stocks on course to snap three-week winning streak — Dec 13th, 2024

European stocks slipped on Friday, and were on track to break a three-week winning streak, as investors sought clarity on the pace of monetary easing in the euro zone next year amid concerns over slowing economic growth and a potential trade war....

Staff of UK's royal family face investigation into after-party — Dec 13th, 2024

Buckingham Palace said it would investigate staff working for Britain's royal family following an after-party which the Sun newspaper reported ended in a "punch-up" and "bar brawl"....

Bucks dispatch Hawks, advance to NBA Cup title game — Dec 15th, 2024

LAS VEGAS - Giannis Antetokounmpo tallied 30 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to the NBA Cup final with a 110-102 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday....

EU not buckling to pressure over car CO2 rules, climate chief says — Dec 12th, 2024

The European Commission is not considering changing Europe's policies to cut CO2 emissions from cars, despite a push from the EU's biggest political group to weaken the laws, the bloc's climate policy chief told Reuters on Thursday....

Smith holds on after Bumrah strikes twice at Gabba — Dec 15th, 2024

Australia batsman Steve Smith held on grimly to his wicket after Jasprit Bumrah struck twice for India early on a rain-free day two of the third test in Brisbane on Sunday....

Ghana will not quit IMF deal but wants changes, says president-elect — Dec 14th, 2024

Ghana's President-elect John Dramani Mahama has said he will not abandon the country's $3 billion rescue package with the International Monetary Fund, but wants to review the deal to tackle wasteful state spending and upgrade the energy sector....