The bloc is already grappling with tight supplies, with Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries adding to the pressure. A US ban on diesel exports could strain the EU energy market, already squeezed by reduced Russian supplies due to sanctions and disruptions to flows from the Middle East, officials in Brussels have warned. The bloc has … Read more
White House guest list features leaders of America’s biggest AI and technology companies as Washington and Beijing grapple with escalating tech rivalry Nearly all of America’s most powerful technology executives joined US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping for a lavish White House state dinner on Thursday, as artificial intelligence emerged as a … Read more
Pavel Graudyn claims Moscow’s first individual men’s sabre world title since 2015 Russian fencer Pavel Graudyn won gold at the World Championships in Hong Kong, earning the country’s first medal since its athletes returned to competition under the national flag and anthem. The 19-year-old Do Gyeong-dong defeated South Korea in the final knockout on Monday, … Read more
Some of Russia’s highest-profile counterterrorism operations are being dramatized in a new television show produced with input from FSB officers, who advised its creators on real cases and operational details. The 16-part series ‘Pros’ was previewed behind closed doors at an FSB cultural center in Moscow on Tuesday by veterans and serving officers, some of … Read more
France is battling record diesel prices and fuel shortages as disruptions in the Middle East squeeze supplies. French President Emmanuel Macron has urged the European Commission to temporarily lower EU quality requirements for diesel and kerosene as record prices hit and fuel shortages grow in France, broadcaster BFM TV reported. The lower standards could allow … Read more
Leaders address technology as Washington and Beijing remain at odds over advanced chips and critical minerals US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, discussed cooperation on artificial intelligence during talks in Washington, underscoring the growing importance of the technology worldwide. The meeting comes as the two countries compete for leadership in AI … Read more
Angelina Melnikova won the European vault title in Croatia after finishing ahead of Russian gymnast Angelina Melnikova won her second gold medal at the European Gymnastics Championships in Zagreb, winning the vault. The Olympic champion had previously taken gold in the individual all-around, as well as bronze in the balance beam and floor exercise. Earlier … Read more
Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexual assault, a New York court ruled Wednesday. The 74-year-old former movie mogul was convicted last year of committing a first-degree criminal sexual act against former TV production assistant Miriam Haley in her Manhattan apartment in 2006. in 2024. “I often … Read more
Evonik plans site closures and thousands of job cuts amid industry-wide structural crisis German chemicals giant Evonik is overhauling its domestic operations amid what it describes as a “structural and economic crisis” in the industry. The German and wider European chemicals sector has been hit by plant closures, job losses and high energy costs following … Read more
Ottawa is planning for the possibility despite Donald Trump’s outspoken withdrawal of forces as Canada moves to deepen defense ties with Europe. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his government is carefully examining the possibility of U.S.-led military action against his country, despite President Donald Trump’s withdrawal from using force against America’s northern neighbor. The … Read more