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‘Let’s see who the best is’: Frank Warren opens the door to Oleksandr Usyk’s heavyweight title return
Promoter Frank Warren indicated openness to staging a heavyweight title fight between unbeaten former champion Oleksandr Usyk and one of his represented fighters upon Usyk’s return to boxing next year.
South Africa vs Australia: Hosts welcome back paceman Kagiso Rabada for his first outing since IPL
South Africa aims to level their Test series against Australia in the second match starting on Sunday in Gqeberha, following a 214-run defeat in the first Test. The hosts welcome back paceman Kagiso Rabada after his IPL absence.
Republic of Ireland: Public sector strike begins
Over 300,000 Irish public sector workers, including nurses, doctors, teachers and civil servants, began strike action over pay disputes, with further walkouts planned.
Ukrainian soldier led team of divers sent to blow up Nord Stream gas pipelines, court hears
A Ukrainian soldier has gone on trial in Germany for allegedly leading a diving team that detonated explosives on Nord Stream gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea in 2022, prosecutors stated at the trial’s opening.
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Kia’s electric van lineup is getting more interesting with reveal of PV7
Kia unveiled its PV7 electric van this week, the second model in its Platform Beyond Vehicle lineup. The longer van offers passenger and cargo variants with advanced battery technology and an eye-catching design.
The U.S. is trying to reduce its reliance on China for batteries. Here’s what it’s up against
The Trump administration awarded $500 million in battery technology funding this August, but analysts say it falls far short of the billions needed to reduce U.S. dependence on China’s dominant battery supply chain.
Wealthy investors seek oil and gas assets, but bargains are scarce
Wealthy investors are increasingly targeting oil and gas assets, but strong competition from institutional investors and private equity firms is limiting deal availability at favorable valuations.
25 years after 9/11, the U.S. starts rolling back travel restrictions, from liquids to gate access
Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, the U.S. is gradually easing airport security measures including shoe removal and liquid restrictions through improved scanning technology and trusted traveler programs.
US borrowing costs hit 5% for first time since 2023 amid bond sell-off
US 10-year Treasury yields reached 5% for the first time since 2023 as Middle East tensions and soaring oil prices triggered a global bond market sell-off amid mounting inflation concerns.
Pubs, hotels and gyms in Wales to get 30% business rates cut
Wales announced a 30% cut in business rates for pubs, hotels, and cinemas starting April 2027, funded by increased rates on highest-value properties.
Bank of England urged to slow or halt bond-selling to slash UK borrowing costs
Economists urge the Bank of England to reduce its bond-selling program, which has already cost the government billions of pounds and pushed UK borrowing costs to multi-decade highs.
Scrap windfall tax on oil and gas firms early, North Sea industry urges
North Sea oil and gas industry urges Labour to scrap windfall tax three years early, citing energy security concerns as winter approaches with expected high energy bills.
Jaguar Land Rover in talks to sell Defender to Nato countries
Jaguar Land Rover is pursuing military contracts with NATO countries and bidding for a UK defence ministry contract worth £900m to supply revamped Defender vehicles to armed forces worldwide.
UK retirees with no other income will not pay tax on new £13,000 state pension, No 10 says
UK state pensioners with no other income will not pay tax on the new £13,000 annual state pension, the government confirmed after wage growth triggered an inflation-beating increase under the triple lock policy.
US treasury secretary hails government’s buy back of bonds a success
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declared the US government’s bond buyback program a success, though 10-year Treasury yields have reached their highest level since 2007.
Ukraine war briefing: No energy ceasefire until Russia stops, Zelenskyy confirms after Trump claim
Ukraine will only cease attacks on Russian energy infrastructure if Moscow does the same and the US provides guarantees, President Zelenskyy stated, contradicting Trump’s unverified claims of an agreed ceasefire.