India orders Zomato to pay $95 mln in taxes, fines in latest setback — Dec 12th, 2024

India's tax department has ordered Zomato to pay 8.04 billion rupees ($94.8 million) in taxes and fines for non-payment of certain taxes from 2019 to 2022, the food delivery platform said on Thursday....

Senior Ukraine official says Kyiv not yet ready for talks with Russia — Dec 13th, 2024

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's chief of staff said in an interview broadcast late on Thursday that Kyiv was not yet ready to start talks with Russia as it lacked the weapons, security guarantees and international status that it sought....

Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter named AP player of the year — Dec 12th, 2024

Colorado two-way standout Travis Hunter was named the Associated Press 2025 college football player of the year on Thursday....

India orders Zomato to pay $95 mln in taxes, fines in latest setback — Dec 12th, 2024

India's tax department has ordered Zomato to pay 8.04 billion rupees ($94.8 million) in taxes and fines for non-payment of certain taxes from 2019 to 2022, the food delivery platform said on Thursday....

AI a productivity boost to banks but making money from it is a challenge — Dec 11th, 2024

Artificial intelligence is expected to show big gains in productivity at banks, panelists said at the Reuters Next conference in New York, but it has so far been harder to make money from the technology....

MicroStrategy's bitcoin-powered surge takes it closer to Nasdaq 100 doorstep — Dec 11th, 2024

A meteoric rise in MicroStrategy's shares has made the bitcoin hoarder a likely candidate for the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 index ahead of an annual reshuffle this week....

Reports: Alabama QB Dylan Lonergan to enter transfer portal — Dec 11th, 2024

Alabama quarterback Dylan Lonergan plans to enter the transfer portal, multiple outlets reported Wednesday....

Mexico regulator rules Walmex used monopolistic practice, orders fine — Dec 13th, 2024

Mexico's antitrust watchdog Cofece ruled that the local unit of U.S.-based retail giant Walmart , known as Walmex, engaged in monopolistic behavior related to its suppliers, the company said in a statement on Friday....

MicroStrategy's bitcoin-powered surge takes it closer to Nasdaq 100 doorstep — Dec 11th, 2024

A meteoric rise in MicroStrategy's shares has made the bitcoin hoarder a likely candidate for the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 index ahead of an annual reshuffle this week....

AI a productivity boost to banks but making money from it is a challenge — Dec 11th, 2024

Artificial intelligence is expected to show big gains in productivity at banks, panelists said at the Reuters Next conference in New York, but it has so far been harder to make money from the technology....

Britain's M&S has trading momentum in countdown to Christmas, says NIQ — Dec 11th, 2024

British retailer Marks & Spencer's food business has entered Christmas trading with momentum as industry data showed it to be the country's second fastest growing bricks-and-mortar grocer after discounter Lidl....

Last-gasp Abraham goal gives AC Milan 2-1 Champions League win over Red Star Belgrade — Dec 11th, 2024

A late Tammy Abraham goal gave AC Milan a thrilling 2-1 Champions League win over Red Star Belgrade at the San Siro on Wednesday to make it four wins in a row for the Italian side....

Romanian pro-European parties agree to quickly form broad coalition government — Dec 11th, 2024

Romania's pro-European parties reached a firm commitment late on Monday to form a governing majority that cordons off the hard right and potentially endorses a single candidate for a re-run of the country's annulled presidential election....

Reports: Alabama QB Dylan Lonergan to enter transfer portal — Dec 11th, 2024

Alabama quarterback Dylan Lonergan plans to enter the transfer portal, multiple outlets reported Wednesday....

No. 5 Kentucky able to put away upset-minded Colgate — Dec 12th, 2024

Backcourt injuries and fatigue left No. 5 Kentucky trailing early in the second half before a 3-point shooting run jump-started the Wildcats to a 78-67 nonconference home victory over a feisty Colgate squad on Wednesday....

Britain's M&S has trading momentum in countdown to Christmas, says NIQ — Dec 11th, 2024

British retailer Marks & Spencer's food business has entered Christmas trading with momentum as industry data showed it to be the country's second fastest growing bricks-and-mortar grocer after discounter Lidl....

Two men deny spying in Britain for Hong Kong intelligence service — Dec 12th, 2024

Two men denied a charge of assisting Hong Kong's foreign intelligence service in Britain before a London court on Thursday....

Brazil's central bank steps up tightening with 100 basis-point rate hike, signals more of the same — Dec 11th, 2024

Brazil's central bank raised interest rates by 100 basis points on Wednesday, doubling the pace of tightening to tackle mounting inflationary pressures, including robust economic activity and a weaker currency amid fiscal concerns....

No. 5 Kentucky able to put away upset-minded Colgate — Dec 12th, 2024

Backcourt injuries and fatigue left No. 5 Kentucky trailing early in the second half before a 3-point shooting run jump-started the Wildcats to a 78-67 nonconference home victory over a feisty Colgate squad on Wednesday....

One-time Oregon commit, Miss. State QB Michael Van Buren Jr. hits portal — Dec 11th, 2024

Mississippi State quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr. hit the transfer portal after one season in Starkville, igniting another likely string of dominoes on the college QB carousel....

Michigan CB Will Johnson enters 2025 NFL Draft — Dec 11th, 2024

Michigan cornerback Will Johnson entered the 2025 NFL Draft, ending his college career with his sights set on being a first-round pick in April....

US demands release of Azeri activists and journalists amid string of arrests — Dec 11th, 2024

The United States has urged authorities in Azerbaijan to release several human rights advocates, government critics and journalists detained recently in the latest in a series of cases that have prompted Western concern about free speech there....

Brazil's central bank steps up tightening with 100 basis-point rate hike, signals more of the same — Dec 11th, 2024

Brazil's central bank raised interest rates by 100 basis points on Wednesday, doubling the pace of tightening to tackle mounting inflationary pressures, including robust economic activity and a weaker currency amid fiscal concerns....

Broadcom hits trillion-dollar valuation on lofty forecasts for AI demand — Dec 13th, 2024

Broadcom is predicting a massive expansion in demand for chips that power AI - and the market, for now, is buying it all the way....

Russia close to achieving goals in Ukraine war, Putin's spy chief says — Dec 10th, 2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin's foreign intelligence chief said on Tuesday that Russia was close to achieving its goals in Ukraine with Moscow holding what he said was the strategic initiative in all areas in the war....

Michigan CB Will Johnson enters 2025 NFL Draft — Dec 11th, 2024

Michigan cornerback Will Johnson entered the 2025 NFL Draft, ending his college career with his sights set on being a first-round pick in April....

Britain's M&S has trading momentum in countdown to Christmas, says NIQ — Dec 11th, 2024

British retailer Marks & Spencer's food business has entered Christmas trading with momentum as industry data showed it to be the country's second fastest growing bricks-and-mortar grocer after discounter Lidl....

US demands release of Azeri activists and journalists amid string of arrests — Dec 11th, 2024

The United States has urged authorities in Azerbaijan to release several human rights advocates, government critics and journalists detained recently in the latest in a series of cases that have prompted Western concern about free speech there....

Romanian pro-European parties agree to quickly form broad coalition government — Dec 11th, 2024

Romania's pro-European parties reached a firm commitment late on Monday to form a governing majority that cordons off the hard right and potentially endorses a single candidate for a re-run of the country's annulled presidential election....

Wild owner on keeping Kirill Kaprizov: 'It's a priority' — Dec 11th, 2024

Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold made it crystal clear that the team is thinking about Kirill Kaprizov's next contract....

Romanian pro-European parties agree to quickly form broad coalition government — Dec 11th, 2024

Romania's pro-European parties reached a firm commitment late on Monday to form a governing majority that cordons off the hard right and potentially endorses a single candidate for a re-run of the country's annulled presidential election....

One-time Oregon commit, Miss. State QB Michael Van Buren Jr. hits portal — Dec 11th, 2024

Mississippi State quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr. hit the transfer portal after one season in Starkville, igniting another likely string of dominoes on the college QB carousel....

Greece to buy artillery systems from Israel and drones from US, officials say — Dec 13th, 2024

Greece is in advanced talks to buy 36 PULS rocket artillery systems from Israel as it pushes to modernise its armed forces, two officials said on Friday....

Malaysian palm oil inventories drop as Nov output hits 4-year low — Dec 10th, 2024

Malaysia's palm oil stockpiles slipped in November for a second consecutive month, as production dropped more than expected to its lowest level for the month in four years, according to the country's industry regulator on Tuesday....

Death toll in explosion at Eni's Florence fuel depot rises to four — Dec 10th, 2024

The death toll in an explosion at a fuel depot facility near Florence, owned by Italian energy firm Eni , rose to four after two bodies were recovered under the rubble, the local prosecutor's office said in a statement on Tuesday....

Wild owner on keeping Kirill Kaprizov: 'It's a priority' — Dec 11th, 2024

Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold made it crystal clear that the team is thinking about Kirill Kaprizov's next contract....

China's exports to Russia drop for first time in four months — Dec 10th, 2024

China's yuan-denominated exports to Russia fell at a double digit pace in November, worsening sharply from 24% growth in October and marking the first decline in four months, Chinese customs data showed on Tuesday....

Afghan Taliban's refugees minister killed in Kabul blast, nephew says — Dec 11th, 2024

The Afghan Taliban's acting minister for refugees, Khalil Rahman Haqqani, and six other people were killed in an explosion in the capital Kabul on Wednesday, his nephew said....

Two men deny spying in Britain for Hong Kong intelligence service — Dec 12th, 2024

Two men denied a charge of assisting Hong Kong's foreign intelligence service in Britain before a London court on Thursday....

Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter named AP player of the year — Dec 12th, 2024

Colorado two-way standout Travis Hunter was named the Associated Press 2025 college football player of the year on Thursday....

Death toll in explosion at Eni's Florence fuel depot rises to four — Dec 10th, 2024

The death toll in an explosion at a fuel depot facility near Florence, owned by Italian energy firm Eni , rose to four after two bodies were recovered under the rubble, the local prosecutor's office said in a statement on Tuesday....

Chelsea's 16-hour round trip not normal, says Maresca — Dec 11th, 2024

Chelsea's impressive form will be severely tested by two eight-hour flights and temperatures well below freezing for their UEFA Conference League clash against Kazakhstan's Astana, manager Enzo Maresca said on Wednesday....

Britain's M&S has trading momentum in countdown to Christmas, says NIQ — Dec 11th, 2024

British retailer Marks & Spencer's food business has entered Christmas trading with momentum as industry data showed it to be the country's second fastest growing bricks-and-mortar grocer after discounter Lidl....

Last-gasp Abraham goal gives AC Milan 2-1 Champions League win over Red Star Belgrade — Dec 11th, 2024

A late Tammy Abraham goal gave AC Milan a thrilling 2-1 Champions League win over Red Star Belgrade at the San Siro on Wednesday to make it four wins in a row for the Italian side....

Romanian pro-European parties agree to quickly form broad coalition government — Dec 11th, 2024

Romania's pro-European parties reached a firm commitment late on Monday to form a governing majority that cordons off the hard right and potentially endorses a single candidate for a re-run of the country's annulled presidential election....

Shell settles lawsuit against Greenpeace over activists boarding oil vessel — Dec 10th, 2024

British oil and gas major Shell on Tuesday settled a London lawsuit it brought against environmental group Greenpeace after activists boarded a Shell oil production vessel last year....

Afghan Taliban's refugees minister killed in Kabul blast, nephew says — Dec 11th, 2024

The Afghan Taliban's acting minister for refugees, Khalil Rahman Haqqani, and six other people were killed in an explosion in the capital Kabul on Wednesday, his nephew said....

VW offers 14% wage hike over four years to Tennessee factory workers — Dec 11th, 2024

Volkswagen said Wednesday it is offering its newly unionized workers at its Tennessee assembly plant a 14% wage increase over four years and profit sharing....

Chelsea's 16-hour round trip not normal, says Maresca — Dec 11th, 2024

Chelsea's impressive form will be severely tested by two eight-hour flights and temperatures well below freezing for their UEFA Conference League clash against Kazakhstan's Astana, manager Enzo Maresca said on Wednesday....

VW offers 14% wage hike over four years to Tennessee factory workers — Dec 11th, 2024

Volkswagen said Wednesday it is offering its newly unionized workers at its Tennessee assembly plant a 14% wage increase over four years and profit sharing....