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Oil slips on global economic concerns, ahead of EU vote on Russia oil ban
On Sunday, G7 nations pledged to ban or phase out Russian oil imports, and Washington imposed new sanctions against Gazprombank executives and other businesses.
Asian stocks follow Wall St futures lower
Core inflation is actually seen rising by 0.4% in April, up from 0.3% the previous month, even as the annual pace dips a bit due to base effects.
Between searing drought and Ukraine war, Iraq watchful over wheat
The war in Ukraine has "pushed up the price of motor oil and of high-yield seeds"
UK to provide 1.3 billion pounds of further military support to Ukraine
Britain said the extra spending on Ukraine will come from a reserve used by the government for emergencies.
Russian bombing of Ukraine school kills 2, 60 feared dead - Governor
Putin's Victory Day speech could offer clues on the future of the war he launched on Feb. 24
On WW2 anniversary, Zelenskiy says evil has returned
Ukraine and the West say that Russia launched an unprovoked war of aggression and dismiss the rhetoric about Nazis as propaganda.
Chelsea FC sold to American buyer for £4.25 billion
This marks the end of the highly successful Roman Abramovich era at Stamford Bridge
Oil falls as demand concerns weigh against tight supply
Ignoring calls from Western nations to hike output more, OPEC+ agreed to raise June production by 432,000 barrels per day
Oil extends gains after news of EU's Russian oil ban proposal
A handful of eastern EU countries are concerned that the halt would not allow them enough time to adapt.
EU set to unveil sanctions on Russian oil as fighting rages in Ukraine
Russian forces have turned their heaviest firepower on Ukraine's east and south after failing to take Kyiv
Propaganda in Russia arguing for nuclear weapons use: Nobel laureate
The Kremlin said it had placed Russian nuclear forces on high alert shortly after its invasion of Ukraine began February 24.
Enough nickel, lithium for 14 million EVs in 2023 - European climate group
Global EV sales more than doubled to 4.2 million vehicles in 2021 from just over 2 million in 2020.
Endless petrol queues become point of pride in Ukraine
The idea that much of the missing fuel is going to help the army is striking a patriotic nerve.
EU readies for end of Russia gas, warns won't pay in rubles
Moscow has demanded clients from "unfriendly countries" -- including EU member states -- pay for gas in rubles
Exhausted Ukrainian soldiers return from eastern front
For a month, the 81st -- whose motto is "always first" -- battled to push back the Russian advance in Ukraine's eastern Donbas region
EU energy ministers hold crisis talks after Russian gas cuts
EU countries have paid more than 45 billion euros ($47.43 billion) to Russia for gas and oil since it invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24.
White House seeks $500 million for farmers to grow more wheat, pay for market loans
USDA estimates it will help U.S. farmers replace up to 50% of the wheat typically exported by Ukraine onto the global market
Gazprom profits soar on high energy prices
The group announced a net profit attributable to shareholders of 2.1 trillion rubles ($29 billion).
Ukraine war, inflation drives Q1 jump in gold demand, WGC says
Spot gold prices rallied to $2,069.89 an ounce last month, a whisker away from a record peak touched in 2020
Austria says Russian gas still flowing as it scrambles for alternatives
Russian energy giant Gazprom on Wednesday halted gas supplies to Bulgaria and Poland for failing to pay for gas in roubles
Two children among four dead in Russia kindergarten shooting
Four people, including two children, died after a man opened fire at a kindergarten in Russia's central Ulyanovsk region on Tuesday.
Stay or go? Ukraine refugees torn between safety and home
All along the Ukrainian border, the flow of refugees has slowed in the past few weeks.
Poland and Bulgaria face Russian gas cut as Ukraine crisis escalates
Russian President Vladimir Putin has called on "unfriendly" countries to pay for gas imports in roubles
Russia warns 'serious' nuclear war risks should not be underestimated
War rages on in Ukraine's east and south where Russia last week launched a massive offensive.
Wimbledon's Russia ban faces battle of wills
Some Ukraine players have not been convinced by opposition to the Wimbledon ban.
Russia renews Mariupol attacks, top US officials to visit Kyiv, Ukraine says
Russia's current offensive is focused on the Donbas, which includes the Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
Ukrainian troops begin training in Britain as Johnson steps up support
The British leader has established close ties with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy
Exhumed bodies central to Ukraine probe of war 'atrocities'
Investigators have collected over 1,000 civilian bodies from streets, yards or temporary graves in the area around the capital
Father makes friend dig his own grave, kill himself for 'sexually abusing' daughter
A man who forced his friend to kill himself after he found out that he had allegedly sexually abused his six-year-old daughter has been jailed for 18 months.
Mines and booby traps: risky return home for Ukrainians
Many returning residents have encountered devastating and seemingly indiscriminate destruction