Shell and Equinor to create Britain’s largest independent oil and gas company in joint venture
Britain’s Shell and Norway’s Equinor on Thursday announced plans to combine their British offshore oil…
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British regulators approve $19 billion Vodafone-Three mobile merger
British regulators said the tie-up can proceed if both companies sign “binding commitments to invest…
Bitcoin tops $100,000 after Trump picks crypto-friendly SEC chair
Cryptocurrency surges to new high after Paul Atkins is nominated to head the Securities and…
Britain forecast to reach peak gasoline this year in landmark moment for electric vehicles
Britain is forecast to hit “peak petrol” in 2024, according to a new report, with…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,015
These were the key developments on the 1,015th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
Amnesty International accuses Israel of committing genocide in Gaza
The human rights group concludes that Israel’s war on Gaza meets the legal threshold for…
Ed Sheeran announces concert in Bhutan — with tickets starting at $10
Ed Sheeran announced this week he’s taking his Mathematics Tour to Bhutan on Jan. 24,…
Colombia’s President Petro replaces finance minister embroiled in scandal
Ricardo Bonilla is the second finance minister to depart Petro’s government, which faces legislative hurdles…
South Korean President Yoon faces impeachment: How did we get here?
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is facing impeachment by parliament after he declared martial…
Bitcoin tops $100,000 as monster 2024 rally reaches new heights
Bitcoin has been widely expected to reach $100,000 since the U.S. presidential election, but investors…
South Korea’s defence minister resigns after martial law crisis: Report
South Korea’s Yonhap news agency said Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun has resigned following short-lived martial…
Mexico announces largest fentanyl seizure in its history, amid US pressure
The government also revealed it had detained thousands of migrants, as it attempts to appease…
Alibaba-backed Xreal launches augmented reality glasses with new chip as Meta rivalry heats up
Xreal is betting on glasses, rather than headsets like Apple’s Vision Pro or the Meta…
Far from a bazooka, China’s stimulus measures are just trickling through the economy
China’s latest efforts to kickstart growth will take time to play out, data and company…
Google CEO Sundar Pichai says he’d love to do side-by-side comparison with Microsoft’s AI models
Google CEO fired back at Microsoft CEO’s comments aimed at Google’s footing in the AI…
Food prices are at their highest levels in over a year. And these items will get even more expensive
Global food prices recently rose to an 18-month high, with some food baskets expected to…
Jeff Bezos says he’s optimistic about Trump, will help with reducing regulation
Donald Trump and Jeff Bezos clashed frequently during the president-elect’s first term in the White…
At least 50 people killed in Israeli strikes on homes, camps in Gaza
Deadliest attack is on displacement camp in al-Mawasi in south as bombardment in besieged north…
Will South Korea survive the biggest challenge to its democracy in decades?
Political showdown comes after president’s aborted attempt to impose martial law.
Insurance executive fatally shot in Manhattan
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed on a New York City street.
