Austrian chancellor says Ukraine policy firm despite Russia's gas cut

European gas prices surge on potential disruption from Russia

Austria’s OMV warns Gazprom could halt supplies following arbitration ruling

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Mortgage costs rise despite interest rate cut

Lenders have been raising the cost of fixed-rate deals creating a headache for buyers and those remortgaging.

Oil and gas are a 'gift of god', says COP29 host

Azerbaijan's president said countries should not be blamed for having fossil fuel reserves.

Trump to visit White House next week as thousands protest in New York and Washington – live

White House spokesperson says visit is scheduled for Wednesday; demonstration marches past Trump Tower in New York City. Russia’s foreign ministry sees no grounds for talking about resuming ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

US firm’s Russia work prompts Congress to demand stricter sanctions

Letter to Biden administration warns SLB is helping finance ‘barbaric invasion’ of Ukraine

World - Financial Times - October 19

Russia returns 500 dead soldiers to Ukraine

Russia has returned to Ukraine the bodies of 501 soldiers in what appears to be the biggest repatriation of war dead since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022

World - ABC News - October 18

What Is North Korea’s Role in the Russia-Ukraine War?

North Korea’s supply of munitions has already been critical to the Russian war effort. Now, its troops appear to be poised to join the fight in Ukraine.

World - The New York Times - October 24

Ukraine Is Striking Deeper Inside Russia---and Reshaping the War

Ukrainian officials and some of their Western backers increasingly see the pain of drone and other long-range strikes inside Russia’s borders as a game-changer that could force President Vladimir ...

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 26

Ukraine Invaded Russia. Here’s What It Was Like for Civilians.

Russians in the area of Ukraine’s invasion have described seeing signs of violent encounters, as well as respectful treatment from Ukrainian troops.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 27

Ukraine in new mobilisation drive as Russia advances

Ukraine's military has been under severe pressure of late, in part due to Russia's greater manpower.

Ukraine and Russia clash over prisoners of war

World - Yahoo News - November 3

Russia Hits Ukraine with Drones, Missiles Overnight

Millions trek to shelters nightly or take their chances at home as unceasing missile and drone attacks drag on. Some Ukrainians are looking — with hope or sarcasm — to Trump for respite.

World - The New York Times - November 8

Russia and Ukraine exchange record drone strikes overnight

Russia's defense ministry said a total of 70 drones were shot down overnight in Russian territory while Ukrainian air force officials say Russia overnight launched a "record" 145 drones at ...

Moscow targeted as Ukraine and Russia trade huge drone attacks

Both countries say they shot down dozens of drones over their respective territories.

Russia, Ukraine trade massive drone strikes

Russia and Ukraine carried out their largest drone attacks on each other since the beginning of the war. Chris Livesay reports.

Russia denies Trump call with Putin urging restraint in Ukraine

The US president-elect, who is promising to end the conflict, was reported to have spoken to Vladimir Putin on Thursday.

Russia preparing for offensive into region partially held by Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia is amassing troops in preparation for an assault on the Kursk region, which Ukrainian troops took partial control of during a surprise offensive ...

Ukraine and Russia fight for advantage ahead of Trump’s return

Kyiv sends more medics to eastern frontline before Moscow’s expected onslaught

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Russia Launches Missiles Against Ukraine’s Capital

The attack ended a two-month pause in missile strikes on Kyiv, which had only been hit by Russian drones during that period.

World - The New York Times - Yesterday

Scotland to receive extra £3.4bn from UK Budget, says chancellor

Rachel Reeves has announced several measures that will directly affect Scotland.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he'll ask for a vote of confidence in December

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced that he will ask for a vote of confidence on Dec. 16, paving the way forward for an early parliamentary election in February

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

Richard Moore executed in South Carolina despite appeal to cut sentence to life

South Carolina executed convicted killer Richard Moore despite a broad appeal for mercy by parties that included three jurors and the judge from his trial.

Federal Reserve to Cut Rates Again Despite Unclear Post-Election Outlook

Two days after the election, the Federal Reserve will cut rates again.

Business - Inc. - November 3

Why mortgage rates could be heading to 8%, despite a Fed cut

The 30-year rate inched up for the sixth week in a row ahead of an expected interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve.

Business - MarketWatch - November 8

Russia's Lavrov to travel to OSCE talks in Malta despite EU sanctions

World - Yahoo News - November 1

Serbia's president thanks Putin for gas supplies and vows he'll never impose sanctions on Russia

Serbia's president has said after his telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin that his country will continue to refuse to impose sanctions against Russia over its invasion of ...

World - ABC News - October 20

Cop29 host Azerbaijan set for major fossil gas expansion, report says

Exclusive: Those with ‘interest in keeping world hooked on fossil fuels’ should not oversee climate talks, say report authors. Azerbaijan, the host of the Cop29 global climate summit, will see a ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

Moscow to stop gas deliveries to Austria from Saturday, company says

World - Yahoo News - 11 hours ago

Climate fight 'bigger than one election', says Biden’s top envoy

COP29 climate summit opens amid fears the US election will derail efforts to stop the planet heating up.

Dutch appeals court overturns landmark ruling that ordered energy firm Shell to cut its carbon emissions by 45% by 2030

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

Genetic testing firm 23andMe cuts 40% of its workforce amid financial struggles

Company says it will cut about 200 employees as value plummets in aftermath of huge data breach. The genetic testing firm 23andMe said on Monday it would cut about 40%, or 200 employees, from its ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

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