OPEC+ extends oil supply cuts through March
Several OPEC+ countries, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, agreed Thursday to extend oil supply cutsfor three months through March to avoid a sharp drop in prices in a global market awash in crude.
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John Elkann: Italian dynasty heir at the helm of Stellantis
John Elkann, who is taking the wheel at Jeep and Fiat owner Stellantis after the ouster of its CEO, is the discreet but steely heir to an Italian dynasty associated with Juventus, Ferrari and The Economist.
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Trump says 'you're welcome' after bitcoin leaps over $100,000
US President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday took credit for bitcoin's historic surge past $100,000, telling his social media followers "you're welcome" after the cryptocurrency jumped more than 50 percent since his election victory.
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Hamilton hails 'historic' Mercedes stint ahead of 'end of era'
Lewis Hamilton said on Thursday he was proud of his "historic" 12-year spell at Mercedes as he prepares for his final race with the team at this weekend's season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
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Europe's troubled Vega-C rocket to launch after delays
The first launch of Europe's new Vega-C rocket since a failed flight two years ago has been rescheduled for Thursday after days of delays, according to the European Space Agency.
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UK's Starmer vows to 'take country forward' in reset bid after 150 days
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Thursday unveiled "ambitious and credible" plans to reform housing, boost police numbers and fix ailing health services in a de facto relaunch of his government after a bumpy first five months in power.
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S. Korean politician who tussled with soldier says felt 'fear'
A South Korean politician who grabbed a soldier's gun in a tense standoff during President Yoon Suk Yeol's abortive attempt at martial law told AFP she was scared but that democracy was worth fighting for.
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Greeks still sceptical Britain will return Parthenon Marbles
"Positive" talks between Greece and the British Museum over the Parthenon Marbles have rekindled hope that the ancient friezes could be on their way back to Athens after more than two centuries.
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Neuer banned for two German Cup games after first career red
Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer was on Thursday hit with a two-game ban in the German Cup after receiving the first red card in his 866-game career.
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Man City stars ignoring criticism, says Doku
Jeremy Doku says Manchester City's players are content to stay in their "bubble", ignoring outside criticism as they focus their energies on reigniting their Premier League title challenge.
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