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Gunmen clash in Libyan city and fires erupt at nearby oil refinery, officials say
Libyan officials say clashes have broken out broke out between armed groups in a western city, trapping residents in their homes and causing fires in the country’s second largest oil refineryABC News - 12m -
Trump now says bringing down grocery prices, as he promised, will be 'very hard'
President-elect Donald Trump campaigned relentlessly on grocery prices in the 2024 race. Now, he says lowering costs will be "very hard."ABC News - 1d -
Relax Syria sanctions to bring in western oil operators, Gulfsands boss says
Head of London-based company says boosting production would help the country ‘get back on its feet’Financial Times - 5h -
Serbia's main gas supplier that is controlled by Russia faces US sanctions, president says
Serbia's president says the United States plans to introduce sanctions against Serbia’s main gas supplier that is controlled by RussiaABC News - 19h -
Blacklisted for trading Russian oil, he says a ‘conman’ tricked him
One of only two Europeans sanctioned for trading Russian oil says he was duped by an alleged ‘conman’Financial Times - 1d -
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Trump says it will be 'hard' to bring down grocery prices
President-elect Donald Trump is acknowledging it may be difficult to bring down grocery prices, despite making it a key tenet of his presidential campaign.NBC News - 2d -
Russia will boost global AI clout despite Western sanctions, Sberbank first deputy CEO says
Russia has the potential to significantly improve its position in global AI ratings by 2030 despite Western sanctions due to a focus on generative AI and supportive regulation, Alexander Vedyakhin, ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
EU targets Russia's ghost fleet shipping oil in a new round of sanctions
European Union envoys have agreed a new raft of sanctions against Russia over its war on UkraineABC News - 3d -
Norway oil firm sued over alleged links to Israeli firm operating in illegal settlements
Exclusive: Complaint says Equinor is unlawfully connected to Israel’s Delek Group, which has been flagged by UN human rights commissioner. The Norwegian oil company Equinor is being sued over ...The Guardian - 3d -
Pay UK bosses like football stars, says Lord Spencer
Founder of ICAP claims boosting chief executives’ salaries would help London’s competitivenessFinancial Times - 4d -
GM exits robotaxi market, will bring Cruise operations in house
General Motors will no longer fund its Cruise division's robotaxi development, effectively pulling out of the market.CNBC - 4d -
The swift fall of Syria's Assad brings moments inconceivable under his iron rule
It took barely 10 days for Syria’s insurgents to march from their stronghold in the northwest into Damascus and bring an end to the Assad family rule that had gripped the country for half a ...ABC News - 4d -
How to Understand the Armed Factions Operating in Syria
The fighters shared a desire to topple Bashar al-Assad’s government, but they don’t share much else.The New York Times - 4d -
Thames Water boss says break-up would be a distraction
Chief executive Chris Weston says utility focused on raising debt and equity to help avert cash crunchFinancial Times - 4d -
Fall of Assad regime brings hopes of justice for atrocities in Syria
As rebel leader promises torturers will be held accountable, legal experts consider whether war crimes trials can be conducted. Middle East crisis – live updates The rebel leader now running ...The Guardian - 4d -
Israeli Ground Forces Cross into Syria, Officials Say
Israeli ground forces have overtly crossed into Syrian territory for the first time since the 1973 October War, passing the demilitarized border zone, two Israeli officials said.The New York Times - 5d -
Oil prices end higher, lifted by fall of Syria’s Assad and China’s stimulus plans
Oil futures finished higher on Monday after China eased its overall monetary-policy stance for the first time in 14 years, as the nation’s Politburo vowed more forceful measures to boost the ...MarketWatch - 5d -
Oil Markets Shrug Off Overthrow of Syria’s al-Assad
Traders appeared to be more concerned about tepid global growth and an oversupply from other producers than about Bashar al-Assad’s ouster.The New York Times - 5d -
Social and Workplace Science Says Embracing This Word Will Instantly Make You a Better Friend, Co-Worker, and Boss
Helping people feel this way about you can make all the difference.Inc. - 6d -
The fall of Bashar Assad after 14 years of war in Syria brings to an end a decades-long dynasty
Syrian President Bashar Assad has fled the countryABC News - Dec. 8 -
Assad flees Syria, war monitor says, as insurgents enter Damascus
Syrian insurgents reached Damascus as part of a rapidly moving offensive that saw them take over some of Syria's largest cities.CBS News - Dec. 8 -
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Biden eyes relaxed limits for pesticide
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Advocates push back on EPA pesticide move The Biden administration is proposing to raise a key threshold determining how much of ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Austin Tice, kidnapped in Syria, believed to be alive and well, family says
"We have from a significant source that has already been vetted all over our government, Austin Tice is alive, Austin Tice is treated well," his mother said.CBS News - Dec. 6 -
OPEC+ oil output delay a 'reality check’ as group eyes demand, U.S. outlook, Saudi energy min says
"It's not a good idea to bring volumes in the first quarter," Saudi Arabia's Abdulaziz bin Salman assessed, with reference to demand and global uncertainty.CNBC - Dec. 6 -
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Vodafone boss says prices won't rise after Three 'mega-merger'
The deal, which creates the UK's biggest mobile network, has had to overcome competition concerns.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Temu's Operations Suspended in Vietnam
The Ministry of Industry and Trade asked Temu to cease sales in the country until a licensing process is completed, state media reported Thursday.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 5 -
South Western Railway set to be first train operator nationalised by Labour
Next companies to return to public control will be c2c and Greater Anglia under UK government plansFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
PlayStation Boss Says AI Can "Revolutionize" Gaming But The Human Element Remains Vital
According to one of the top bosses at PlayStation, the rise in artificial intelligence technologies in game development has the potential to "revolutionize" gaming, but only as a tool that assists ...GameSpot - Dec. 3 -
AI won't replace humans making games, PlayStation boss says
The gaming giant's joint CEOs reflect on its past and future as it celebrates its 30th anniversary.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Meta says it has taken down about 20 covert influence operations in 2024
Firm names Russia as top source of such activity but says it is ‘striking’ how little AI was used to try to trick voters. . Meta has intervened to take down about 20 covert influence operations ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Jaguar boss says it has shown ‘fearless creativity’ with new electric car
Carmaker, which has faced backlash over rebrand, will reveal production-ready version of Type 00 in late 2025. Experts’ verdict on Jaguar’s electric car launch Jaguar unveils much-hyped ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Keir Starmer, the operator, the fixer, not the visionary
It remains to be seen whether the breadth of the PM’s government is a strength or a weaknessFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Rival union official says Atlantic City casino union boss should resign for opposing a smoking ban
Workers seeking an end to smoking in Atlantic City casinos say the main employee union has been won over by tobacco companies seeking allies in the fight against smoking restrictionsABC News - Dec. 2 -
Syria crisis due to Assad’s refusal to engage with opposition, says Turkish minister
Iran’s foreign minister blamed Israel’s intervention instead, but emergency talks in Ankara said to be ‘constructive’. Middle East crisis – live updates The crisis in Syria is the result of ...The Guardian - Dec. 2 -
What is happening in north-western Syria and why now?
Rebels have captured a swathe of land during their largest offensive against the government in years.BBC News - Dec. 2
