The price of oil has hit a six-week high amid fears over the escalating conflict in the Middle East. The market value of the benchmark Brent crude increased to almost $80 (£61) a barrel on Monday, following last week’s gains of 9.1%. Israel’s actions against Hamas in Gaza, Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Houthis in Yemen
The anniversary of Israel’s darkest day began with the sounds of the war that has haunted this region ever since. Artillery pounded Gaza and Apache helicopters fired into the strip from overhead. Close by, thousands gathered at first light at the site of the Nova music festival, the scene of the biggest massacre that morning
An American pensioner has been sentenced to nearly seven years in a Russian prison after being convicted of fighting as a mercenary for Ukraine. Stephen Hubbard, 72, was accused of signing a $ 1,000-per-month contract with a Ukrainian territorial defence unit in the city of Izyum in February 2022. He was captured by Russian forces
On October 3, 2024, the sun unleashed a colossal solar flare, registering as an X9.05 eruption, marking the most powerful flare recorded in this solar cycle. The flare reached its peak at 8:10 a.m. EDT (1210 GMT), leading to significant shortwave radio blackouts across Europe and Africa, where the sun was illuminating the Earth during
The National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) has embarked on significant exploratory trials in the Andaman Sea using the Varaha-3, a specialised seabed mining machine. These trials, which took place at a depth of 1,193 metres, are part of India’s broader initiative to explore and harness ocean resources responsibly. The Geological Survey of India previously surveyed
Mike Coppinger, ESPN Boxing InsiderOct 6, 2024, 10:22 PM ET Close Mike Coppinger has covered boxing since 2010 with roles at USA Today, Ring Magazine and The Athletic before he joined ESPN in 2021. You can follow him on Twitter: @MikeCoppinger Open Extended Reactions Boxing star Gervonta Davis will defend his WBA lightweight title against
A generation of children and young adults in Gaza are coping with devastating amputations after a year of brutal war. It’s left a terrible legacy, with thousands – many of them babies – coping with missing limbs. Warning: This story contains images and descriptions readers may find distressing Those in Gaza like Jihad have absolutely
Associated Press Oct 6, 2024, 02:15 PM ET Open Extended Reactions It was a week of upheaval in The Associated Press college football poll, with Texas returning to No. 1 on Sunday after a one-week absence following Vanderbilt‘s monumental upset of Alabama. The Commodores’ win as more than three-touchdown underdogs caused the Crimson Tide to
Sheffield Wednesday football club have defended the emergency response time following the death of an away fan. West Bromwich Albion season ticket holder Mark Townsend, 57, died after falling ill in the stands at Hillsborough Stadium during the first half of their Championship match on Saturday 28 September. Sheffield Wednesday has reportedly been criticised for
Real estate agent and reality television star Ryan Serhant. Newspix Real estate has been historically slow to modernize, but AI is changing that. The integration of artificial intelligence is transforming how buyers and sellers interact with agents, fundamentally altering competitive dynamics in the industry. With AI reshaping daily operations of a real estate agent’s business
Associated Press Oct 5, 2024, 08:31 PM ET Open Extended Reactions JACKSON, Miss. — Keith Mitchell finished with a pair of birdies Saturday for a 7-under 65 and avoided some of the blunders that tripped up other contenders, giving him a one-shot lead going into the final round of the Sanderson Farms Championship. At stake
Donald Trump has returned to the site where he survived an assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania – where he opened with a joke. Speaking to the crowd, Mr Trump joked, “Thank you. A very big thank you. We love Pennsylvania. And… As I was saying” – which sparked large cheers from the crowd. He added:
One financial firm is trying to capitalize on preferred stocks – which carry more risks than bonds, but aren’t as risky as common stocks. Infrastructure Capital Advisors Founder and CEO Jay Hatfield manages the Virtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock ETF (PFFA). He leads the company’s investing and business development. “High yield bonds and preferred stocks…
The mass of Israeli tanks and armoured personnel carriers was impossible to hide. Dozens of beige-coloured military vehicles had amassed in a dirt field in northern Israel, a few miles away from the border with Lebanon. Follow latest: Frontrunner to replace Hezbollah leader ‘unreachable’ – reports They appeared overnight earlier in the week but were
The Metropolitan Police say they have arrested 17 people during today’s demonstrations over the conflict in the Middle East. Two sets of protests were held in the capital today, including one by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign and other groups, and a counter-protest organised by Stop the Hate. The Metropolitan Police say two people was arrested
The Metropolitan Police say they have arrested 15 people so far today during demonstrations over the conflict in the Middle East. There are two sets of protests being held in the capital today, including one by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign and other groups, and a counter-protest organised by Stop the Hate. The Metropolitan Police say
Cable Street tells the story of migrant communities rallying to stop fascists marching through the streets of London – for the show’s creators the themes are just as relevant today. Song and dance might not be the usual way to talk about the rise of fascism, but the musical Cable Street tells the story of migrant
Some Americans are already voting for their next president and, if polls are to be believed, the economy and immigration are at the forefront of many of their minds. Voters consistently favour Donald Trump over Kamala Harris as the best person to manage both, but recently Harris has narrowed the gap. The economy In a
A police force has apologised for putting down a family’s pet XL bully dog by mistake due to an “administration error”. Lancashire Police said it has given the family an “unreserved apology” for euthanising the seized dog, named Bruno, while the owners were in the process of applying for an exemption to keep him. The
Hyundai is kicking off a new era as its $7.6 billion EV plant in Georgia is now officially up and running. The first US-made IONIQ 5 rolled off the assembly line and is scheduled to arrive at US dealers by the end of the year. Hyundai’s $7.6 billion EV plant in Georgia officially opens After