UK economy in October suffers first back-to-back declines since 2020 — Dec 13th, 2024

Britain's economy shrank for a second month in October in the run-up to the new government's first budget, the first back-to-back falls in output since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic....

Kevin Durant's return helps spark Suns to win over Jazz — Dec 14th, 2024

Devin Booker put up a game-high 34 points and Kevin Durant returned from an injury absence to score 30, lifting the Phoenix Suns to a 134-126 win over the Utah Jazz on Friday in Salt Lake City....

Australian Star Entertainment's Gold Coast casino chief exits — Dec 13th, 2024

Embattled Australian casino operator Star Entertainment on Friday said the CEO of its Star Gold Coast casino has resigned just three months into the job and days after the casino's license suspension was extended until March....

Russia to further tighten rules on earnings of 'foreign agents', lawmaker says — Dec 13th, 2024

Russian lawmakers want to stiffen even further the rules governing the income received by those deemed "foreign agents" to include almost all forms of property, the speaker of the Russian parliament said on Friday....

UniCredit CEO says $10.5 billion Banco BPM bid is fair as offer becomes binding — Dec 13th, 2024

UniCredit on Friday filed its buyout offer for rival Banco BPM BAMI.MI with Italy's market regulator, and CEO Andrea Orcel said the price was adequate....

Former Brazilian Defense Minister Braga Netto arrested by federal police, sources say — Dec 14th, 2024

Federal police arrested Brazil's former Defense Minister Walter Braga Netto on Saturday, two sources told Reuters, after he was accused in November of plotting a coup to overturn the results of the 2022 election....

OpenAI fires back at Elon Musk bid to block for-profit conversion — Dec 13th, 2024

OpenAI said it would ask a judge in California on Friday to reject a request by billionaire Elon Musk to halt the ChatGPT maker’s conversion to a for-profit company....

Insight: New technology aids Brazil's crackdown on illicit Amazon gold trade — Dec 14th, 2024

Harley Sandoval, an evangelical pastor, real estate agent and mining entrepreneur, was arrested in July 2023 for illegally exporting 294 kilos of gold from Brazil's Amazon to the United States, Dubai and Italy....

Russia packing up military equipment at base in Syria, satellite images show — Dec 13th, 2024

Russia appears to be packing up military equipment at a military air base in Syria, according to satellite images released by Maxar following rebels' overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad last weekend....

Judge clears way for Musk appeal to try to restore $56 billion Tesla pay — Dec 13th, 2024

A Delaware judge cleared the way on Friday for Elon Musk and Tesla to begin legal appeals to try to reinstate the chief executive's record-breaking $56 billion pay package from the electric carmaker....

Transatlantic balance buoys sterling towards pre-Brexit berth: Mike Dolan — Dec 13th, 2024

Sterling's return close to pre-Brexit referendum levels against the euro owes much to Britain's delicate dance between resetting relations with Europe and the return of "Trumpism" in the United States....

London velodrome to reassess safety after Marchant crash — Dec 13th, 2024

The Lee Valley Regional Park Authority will re-examine rider and spectator safety measures after Paris Olympic gold medallist Katy Marchant suffered a broken arm and two dislocated fingers at the London velodrome....

Russia to further tighten rules on earnings of 'foreign agents', lawmaker says — Dec 13th, 2024

Russian lawmakers want to stiffen even further the rules governing the income received by those deemed "foreign agents" to include almost all forms of property, the speaker of the Russian parliament said on Friday....

Evonik aims to spin off assets and could shed 7,000 jobs — Dec 13th, 2024

German chemicals maker Evonik aims to slim down its business by starting the biggest restructuring programme in its history, the company said on Friday, potentially reducing its workforce by more than a fifth....

Canucks host up-and-down Bruins — Dec 14th, 2024

The Boston Bruins look to bounce back from a difficult start to their five-game Western Conference swing in a Saturday night game against the Canucks in Vancouver....

Texas AG sues New York doctor over abortion pill prescription — Dec 13th, 2024

The lawsuit could offer a test of conservative states' power to stop abortion pills from reaching their residents....

Texas AG sues New York doctor over abortion pill prescription — Dec 13th, 2024

The lawsuit could offer a test of conservative states' power to stop abortion pills from reaching their residents....

Cuba runs short on fuel at pump as energy crisis festers — Dec 13th, 2024

Cubans still reeling from months of hours-long blackouts now have a new problem on their hands: fuel shortages....

Sidney Crosby, Penguins look to subdue Senators — Dec 14th, 2024

The Pittsburgh Penguins enter Saturday night's game at the Ottawa Senators having clicked off a couple of milestones following an impressive 60 minutes of hockey....

Exclusive: Yellen warns incoming Trump team against interfering with bank supervision — Dec 13th, 2024

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Friday urged the incoming Trump administration to refrain from interfering with what she called critically important appropriate regulation of American banks' capital levels, liquidity and risk-taking....

St. Bonaventure handles Providence, off to 10-1 start — Dec 15th, 2024

Melvin Council Jr. poured in a game-high 24 points and St. Bonaventure held off Providence for a 74-70 win on Saturday evening at the Basketball Hall of Fame Showcase in Uncasville, Conn....

Italy must be key part of Stellantis' plans, industry minister says — Dec 14th, 2024

Italy expects to be a central part of Stellantis' future strategy and wants the Fiat automaker to safeguard the factories on its territory, Industry Minister Adolfo Urso said on Saturday....

Foreign outflows hit Asian bonds in Nov on Trump policy concerns, dollar's rise — Dec 13th, 2024

Asian debt markets witnessed foreign outflows in November for the first time in seven months as expectations of changes in U.S. trade policies under the forthcoming Trump administration and a strengthening dollar dampened investor appetite....

China's CATL offers suppliers financial support to drive battery innovation — Dec 13th, 2024

China's CATL has told suppliers it is willing to provide them with financial support to speed up technology innovation in battery materials and equipment, part of efforts to relieve stress on its supply chain amid a brutal EV price war....

AI with reasoning power will be less predictable, Ilya Sutskever says — Dec 14th, 2024

Former OpenAI chief scientist Ilya Sutskever, one of the biggest names in artificial intelligence, had a prediction to make on Friday: reasoning capabilities will make technology far less predictable....

Transatlantic balance buoys sterling towards pre-Brexit berth: Mike Dolan — Dec 13th, 2024

Sterling's return close to pre-Brexit referendum levels against the euro owes much to Britain's delicate dance between resetting relations with Europe and the return of "Trumpism" in the United States....

Exclusive: Yellen warns incoming Trump team against interfering with bank supervision — Dec 13th, 2024

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Friday urged the incoming Trump administration to refrain from interfering with what she called critically important appropriate regulation of American banks' capital levels, liquidity and risk-taking....

Timberwolves notch wire-to-wire win over LeBron-less Lakers — Dec 14th, 2024

Anthony Edwards scored 23 points on 9-for-20 shooting, and the Minnesota Timberwolves held on for a 97-87 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night in Minneapolis....

ECB's Villeroy: more interest rate cuts to come in 2025 — Dec 13th, 2024

The European Central Bank is likely to further ease interest rates next year and is at ease with market projections for future rates, ECB policymaker and Bank of France head Francois Villeroy de Galhau said on Friday....

Jamal Murray (20 points) returns as Nuggets rout Clippers — Dec 14th, 2024

Jamal Murray scored 20 points in his return from a hamstring injury and Michael Porter Jr. added 17 as the Denver Nuggets won consecutive games for the first time in a month with a 120-98 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Clippers on Friday....

Arsenal deserved to beat Everton, coach Arteta says after stalemate — Dec 14th, 2024

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said his side deserved to beat Everton and insisted he was still pleased with their performance after Saturday's Premier League match ended in a 0-0 stalemate....

China's CATL offers suppliers financial support to drive battery innovation — Dec 13th, 2024

China's CATL has told suppliers it is willing to provide them with financial support to speed up technology innovation in battery materials and equipment, part of efforts to relieve stress on its supply chain amid a brutal EV price war....

Cuba runs short on fuel at pump as energy crisis festers — Dec 13th, 2024

Cubans still reeling from months of hours-long blackouts now have a new problem on their hands: fuel shortages....

OpenAI fires back at Elon Musk bid to block for-profit conversion — Dec 13th, 2024

OpenAI said it would ask a judge in California on Friday to reject a request by billionaire Elon Musk to halt the ChatGPT maker’s conversion to a for-profit company....

Slovakia criticises Moody's downgrade as 'improper and one-sided' — Dec 14th, 2024

The Slovak Finance Ministry has criticised a credit downgrade announced by ratings agency Moody's late on Friday, saying it was based on an incorrect political evaluation....

South Korea's Yoon impeached: powers stripped, benefits kept and retirement — Dec 14th, 2024

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, impeached on Saturday over his short-lived attempt to impose martial law, has been stripped of his duties and powers as head of state but remains president while the Constitutional Court decides his fate....

ECB's Villeroy: more interest rate cuts to come in 2025 — Dec 13th, 2024

The European Central Bank is likely to further ease interest rates next year and is at ease with market projections for future rates, ECB policymaker and Bank of France head Francois Villeroy de Galhau said on Friday....

Inside Syria’s security apparatus by a journalist once held — Dec 14th, 2024

Reuters journalist Suleiman al-Khalidi was arrested by Syrian security police in 2011 during an uprising against President Bashar al-Assad. Hear what al-Khalidi witnessed back then and what it was like to see prisoners freed after Assad’s downfall....

Rhode Island hit by data breach as hackers demand ransom — Dec 15th, 2024

Hundreds of thousands of Rhode Island residents' personal and bank information, including Social Security numbers, were very likely hacked by an international cybercriminal group asking for a ransom, state officials said on Saturday....

Chiefs activate K Harrison Butker (knee) from IR — Dec 14th, 2024

The Kansas City Chiefs activated Harrison Butker from injured reserve on Saturday and released fellow kicker Matthew Wright....

London velodrome to reassess safety after Marchant crash — Dec 13th, 2024

The Lee Valley Regional Park Authority will re-examine rider and spectator safety measures after Paris Olympic gold medallist Katy Marchant suffered a broken arm and two dislocated fingers at the London velodrome....

Brice Williams (30 points), Nebraska pull away from Indiana — Dec 14th, 2024

Brice Williams' 30 points and a late surge propelled Nebraska to an 85-68 win over Indiana on Friday night in Lincoln, Neb....

Judge clears way for Musk appeal to try to restore $56 billion Tesla pay — Dec 13th, 2024

A Delaware judge cleared the way on Friday for Elon Musk and Tesla to begin legal appeals to try to reinstate the chief executive's record-breaking $56 billion pay package from the electric carmaker....

To rival SpaceX’s Starship, ULA eyes Vulcan rocket upgrade — Dec 14th, 2024

Boeing and Lockheed Martin's joint rocket venture, United Launch Alliance (ULA), plans to upgrade a version of its Vulcan rocket to challenge SpaceX's Starship in the low Earth orbit satellite launch market, the company's CEO said....

Georgia holds off pesky Grand Canyon at Holiday Hoopsgiving event in Atlanta — Dec 15th, 2024

Asa Newell scored a game-high 17 points as Georgia ground out a 73-68 win over Grand Canyon at the Holiday Hoopsgiving event in Atlanta on Saturday to continue its best start since the 2001-02 season....

Australian Star Entertainment's Gold Coast casino chief exits — Dec 13th, 2024

Embattled Australian casino operator Star Entertainment on Friday said the CEO of its Star Gold Coast casino has resigned just three months into the job and days after the casino's license suspension was extended until March....

UniCredit CEO says $10.5 billion Banco BPM bid is fair as offer becomes binding — Dec 13th, 2024

UniCredit on Friday filed its buyout offer for rival Banco BPM BAMI.MI with Italy's market regulator, and CEO Andrea Orcel said the price was adequate....

Evonik aims to spin off assets and could shed 7,000 jobs — Dec 13th, 2024

German chemicals maker Evonik aims to slim down its business by starting the biggest restructuring programme in its history, the company said on Friday, potentially reducing its workforce by more than a fifth....

Sterling falls after UK GDP unexpectedly contracts in October — Dec 13th, 2024

The pound fell on Friday after data showed the British economy shrank unexpectedly in October, which could prompt traders to attach a greater chance to the prospect of speedier rate cuts by the Bank of England next year....

Foreign outflows hit Asian bonds in Nov on Trump policy concerns, dollar's rise — Dec 13th, 2024

Asian debt markets witnessed foreign outflows in November for the first time in seven months as expectations of changes in U.S. trade policies under the forthcoming Trump administration and a strengthening dollar dampened investor appetite....