What's in the newly finalised EU-Mercosur trade accord? — Dec 6th, 2024

The European Union and the South American bloc Mercosur of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay finalised a free trade agreement on Friday, although it faces a tough battle to secure approval by the 27 EU member states....

Fact Check: Wales has installed five dirty air monitors, not surveillance posts on every corner — Dec 10th, 2024

Wales has installed five new pollution-monitoring stations in one city, not "control and surveillance devices" on every street corner, contrary to suggestions online....

Senators deal Predators their seventh straight loss — Dec 8th, 2024

Linus Ullmark turned aside 37 of 38 shots on Saturday night in the host Ottawa Senators' 3-1 win over the Nashville Predators, who lost their seventh straight game....

Senators deal Predators their seventh straight loss — Dec 8th, 2024

Linus Ullmark turned aside 37 of 38 shots on Saturday night in the host Ottawa Senators' 3-1 win over the Nashville Predators, who lost their seventh straight game....

Starbucks appoints first China chief growth officer - media — Dec 10th, 2024

Starbucks China has appointed its first Chief Growth Officer (CGO), Chinese media outlet Late Post reported on Tuesday....

Trump stands by Pentagon pick Hegseth as nomination in doubt — Dec 6th, 2024

Trump cited the Ivy League-educated former Fox News host's "charisma" and called him "a WINNER" even as the nomination faces headwinds in Congress amid allegations of misconduct....

Pacers attempt to cut back on mistakes against Bulls — Dec 6th, 2024

Cutting down on turnovers will be vital for the visiting Indiana Pacers if they are to snap their four-game losing streak at the expense of the Chicago Bulls on Friday....

Lawsuit accuses major food companies of marketing 'addictive' food to kids — Dec 10th, 2024

Major food companies, including Kraft Heinz , Mondelez and Coca-Cola , were hit with a new lawsuit in the U.S. on Tuesday accusing them of designing and marketing "ultra-processed" foods to be addictive to children, causing chronic disease....

US consumer prices post largest gain in seven months in November — Dec 11th, 2024

U.S. consumer prices increased by the most in seven months in November, but that is unlikely to discourage the Federal Reserve from cutting interest rates for a third time next week against the backdrop of a cooling labor market....

Fact Check: UnitedHealthcare did not post job listing to replace CEO — Dec 12th, 2024

A fake screenshot made to resemble a LinkedIn job listing for a CEO position at UnitedHealthcare, shared online days after the company's chief executive was killed by a gunman in New York, was mistaken by some social media users as authentic....

'Chai and samosas': US hotels welcome Indian tourist boom to revive revenue — Dec 11th, 2024

U.S. hotels and travel companies are aiming to tap a surge in Indian tourists to boost revenue as domestic leisure spending falters and demand from East Asian countries remains below pre-pandemic levels....

Lithuania's new government takes office amid controversy over antisemitism — Dec 12th, 2024

Lithuania's new centre-left government took office on Thursday, led by Social Democrat Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas and including a party whose leader is on trial accused of antisemitic statements....

Spark New Zealand to sell stake in mobile towers business to Canada's CDPQ for $182 mln — Dec 11th, 2024

Spark New Zealand will sell its remaining 17% stake in mobile towers firm Connexa for NZ$314 million ($181.77 million) to Canadian investment fund Caisse de Depot et Placement du Quebec (CDPQ), the telecom company said on Thursday....

Goldman Sachs sees more larger-scale strategic deals in 2025 — Dec 10th, 2024

Goldman Sachs expects "strategic" deals by companies to accelerate in 2025 including large-scale mergers and acquisitions, its finance chief said on Tuesday....

Goldman Sachs sees more larger-scale strategic deals in 2025 — Dec 10th, 2024

Goldman Sachs expects "strategic" deals by companies to accelerate in 2025 including large-scale mergers and acquisitions, its finance chief said on Tuesday....

Griezmann brace extends Atletico winning streak — Dec 11th, 2024

Antoine Griezmann scored twice as Atletico Madrid claimed a 10th win in a row in all competitions with a comfortable 3-1 home victory over Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League on Wednesday....

Thousands flee as Syrian rebels push on towards Homs — Dec 6th, 2024

Rebel forces sought to push their lightning offensive against government forces further south....

Fact Check: The Economist did not publish 'Apocalypse' cover featuring Putin and Trump — Dec 12th, 2024

The Economist did not publish a cover that warned of an apocalypse featuring images of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in November 2024....

Senators deal Predators their seventh straight loss — Dec 8th, 2024

Linus Ullmark turned aside 37 of 38 shots on Saturday night in the host Ottawa Senators' 3-1 win over the Nashville Predators, who lost their seventh straight game....

Goldman Sachs sees more larger-scale strategic deals in 2025 — Dec 10th, 2024

Goldman Sachs expects "strategic" deals by companies to accelerate in 2025 including large-scale mergers and acquisitions, its finance chief said on Tuesday....

Thousands flee as Syrian rebels push on towards Homs — Dec 6th, 2024

Rebel forces sought to push their lightning offensive against government forces further south....

Fiorentina's Bove undergoes heart surgery after on-field collapse — Dec 10th, 2024

Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove has had successful surgery to implant a removable heart starter device following his recent collapse during a Serie A match, the Italian club said on Tuesday....

Trump stands by Pentagon pick Hegseth as nomination in doubt — Dec 6th, 2024

Trump cited the Ivy League-educated former Fox News host's "charisma" and called him "a WINNER" even as the nomination faces headwinds in Congress amid allegations of misconduct....

What's in the newly finalised EU-Mercosur trade accord? — Dec 6th, 2024

The European Union and the South American bloc Mercosur of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay finalised a free trade agreement on Friday, although it faces a tough battle to secure approval by the 27 EU member states....

Pacers attempt to cut back on mistakes against Bulls — Dec 6th, 2024

Cutting down on turnovers will be vital for the visiting Indiana Pacers if they are to snap their four-game losing streak at the expense of the Chicago Bulls on Friday....

What's in the newly finalised EU-Mercosur trade accord? — Dec 6th, 2024

The European Union and the South American bloc Mercosur of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay finalised a free trade agreement on Friday, although it faces a tough battle to secure approval by the 27 EU member states....

Mexican congressman gunned down as political violence continues — Dec 10th, 2024

A federal congressman was assassinated late on Monday in Mexico's Gulf Coast state of Veracruz, the latest killing in an outbreak of political violence in the country....

Mexican congressman gunned down as political violence continues — Dec 10th, 2024

A federal congressman was assassinated late on Monday in Mexico's Gulf Coast state of Veracruz, the latest killing in an outbreak of political violence in the country....

Starbucks appoints first China chief growth officer - media — Dec 10th, 2024

Starbucks China has appointed its first Chief Growth Officer (CGO), Chinese media outlet Late Post reported on Tuesday....

Thousands flee as Syrian rebels push on towards Homs — Dec 6th, 2024

Rebel forces sought to push their lightning offensive against government forces further south....

Senators deal Predators their seventh straight loss — Dec 8th, 2024

Linus Ullmark turned aside 37 of 38 shots on Saturday night in the host Ottawa Senators' 3-1 win over the Nashville Predators, who lost their seventh straight game....

Fact Check: Wales has installed five dirty air monitors, not surveillance posts on every corner — Dec 10th, 2024

Wales has installed five new pollution-monitoring stations in one city, not "control and surveillance devices" on every street corner, contrary to suggestions online....

Trump stands by Pentagon pick Hegseth as nomination in doubt — Dec 6th, 2024

Trump cited the Ivy League-educated former Fox News host's "charisma" and called him "a WINNER" even as the nomination faces headwinds in Congress amid allegations of misconduct....

US FDA identifies cases of liver injury after treatment with Intercept's drug — Dec 12th, 2024

Intercept Pharmaceuticals' liver disease drug is being observed for injury to the organ in patients without severe scarring, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Thursday, based on its review of post-market clinical trial data....

What's in the newly finalised EU-Mercosur trade accord? — Dec 6th, 2024

The European Union and the South American bloc Mercosur of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay finalised a free trade agreement on Friday, although it faces a tough battle to secure approval by the 27 EU member states....

Friedrich Merz, the veteran politician tipped to be Germany's next chancellor — Dec 11th, 2024

Ten weeks away from elections and with a double-digit lead over his closest rival's party, conservative leader Friedrich Merz is getting used to being feted as Germany's next Chancellor....

Morning Bid: China FX eyed, markets surge on Fed hopes — Dec 11th, 2024

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets....

Reports: UNLV names Dan Mullen as head coach — Dec 12th, 2024

UNLV hired former Florida head coach Dan Mullen to the same post, multiple media outlets reported Thursday....

Fiorentina's Bove undergoes heart surgery after on-field collapse — Dec 10th, 2024

Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove has had successful surgery to implant a removable heart starter device following his recent collapse during a Serie A match, the Italian club said on Tuesday....

Pacers attempt to cut back on mistakes against Bulls — Dec 6th, 2024

Cutting down on turnovers will be vital for the visiting Indiana Pacers if they are to snap their four-game losing streak at the expense of the Chicago Bulls on Friday....

Mexican congressman gunned down as political violence continues — Dec 10th, 2024

A federal congressman was assassinated late on Monday in Mexico's Gulf Coast state of Veracruz, the latest killing in an outbreak of political violence in the country....

What's in the newly finalised EU-Mercosur trade accord? — Dec 6th, 2024

The European Union and the South American bloc Mercosur of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay finalised a free trade agreement on Friday, although it faces a tough battle to secure approval by the 27 EU member states....

Fact Check: Wales has installed five dirty air monitors, not surveillance posts on every corner — Dec 10th, 2024

Wales has installed five new pollution-monitoring stations in one city, not "control and surveillance devices" on every street corner, contrary to suggestions online....

Trump stands by Pentagon pick Hegseth as nomination in doubt — Dec 6th, 2024

Trump cited the Ivy League-educated former Fox News host's "charisma" and called him "a WINNER" even as the nomination faces headwinds in Congress amid allegations of misconduct....

Lawsuit accuses major food companies of marketing 'addictive' food to kids — Dec 10th, 2024

Major food companies, including Kraft Heinz , Mondelez and Coca-Cola , were hit with a new lawsuit in the U.S. on Tuesday accusing them of designing and marketing "ultra-processed" foods to be addictive to children, causing chronic disease....

Trump says he will meet with Amazon's Bezos next week — Dec 12th, 2024

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said he plans to meet with Amazon founder Jeff Bezos next week....

Starbucks appoints first China chief growth officer - media — Dec 10th, 2024

Starbucks China has appointed its first Chief Growth Officer (CGO), Chinese media outlet Late Post reported on Tuesday....

Lawsuit accuses major food companies of marketing 'addictive' food to kids — Dec 10th, 2024

Major food companies, including Kraft Heinz , Mondelez and Coca-Cola , were hit with a new lawsuit in the U.S. on Tuesday accusing them of designing and marketing "ultra-processed" foods to be addictive to children, causing chronic disease....

Thousands flee as Syrian rebels push on towards Homs — Dec 6th, 2024

Rebel forces sought to push their lightning offensive against government forces further south....

Fiorentina's Bove undergoes heart surgery after on-field collapse — Dec 10th, 2024

Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove has had successful surgery to implant a removable heart starter device following his recent collapse during a Serie A match, the Italian club said on Tuesday....