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Chevron Moves to Take Over Russia’s Most Prized Iraqi Oil Field
Chevron has secured exclusive negotiation rights to take over operations of Iraq’s West Qurna 2 oil field from Russia’s Lukoil, advancing USD200 million as part of the agreement.
Severe drought and hosepipe bans – is your area affected?
Severe drought has been declared in parts of southern England following months of dry weather, with roughly 30 million people across England and Wales subject to hosepipe bans as water companies manage supplies.
What is Burnham’s GB Grid plan and could it bring down energy bills?
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham unveiled Great British Grid, a government-backed entity designed to increase competition in electricity infrastructure investment and potentially lower energy bills through public-private partnerships and faster grid connections.
Oil Prices Are Stuck at $105 as Geopolitical Risks Mount
Brent crude held steady near $105 per barrel this week as Iranian tanker attacks and multiple geopolitical conflicts maintained upward pressure on oil markets amid dwindling hurricane-related production outages.
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Tax banks to cut energy bills, unions tell Andy Burnham
Trade unions urge the government to introduce income-based energy bill discounts funded by restoring a bank surcharge to help struggling households with heating costs this winter.
John Lewis losses widen to £124m as shopper confidence dips
John Lewis Partnership’s first-half losses widened to £124m as consumer confidence declined and costs rose. The owner of John Lewis and Waitrose reported struggling with higher expenses and cautious shoppers.
Surging inflation puts interest rates back in focus as policymakers meet in Japan, US and UK
Central bankers in the US, Japan, and UK face decisions this week as surging inflation and rising oil prices reignite debate over interest rate increases amid geopolitical tensions.
Afghan woman deported from US in first use of ‘alien terrorist’ court
An Afghan woman with US permanent residency was deported after proceedings in a secretive terrorism court established in 1996 but never previously used, marking the first-ever case heard before the Alien Terrorist Removal Court.
Critics celebrate Céline Dion’s ‘risky’ comeback show in Paris
Céline Dion returned to performing in Paris after a six-year hiatus due to stiff person syndrome, delivering an emotionally charged opening show that critics praised as a remarkable comeback.
Who are the 514 people accused of starting French wildfires and what motivates them?
French authorities arrested 514 people this summer for suspected wildfire arson, including 198 minors, as blazes consumed a record 115,000 hectares across the country.
Ukraine drone strikes kill four as Russia attacks close to Poland border
Russia launched 863 drones at Ukraine overnight as both sides continue attacks; four civilians were killed and over 20 wounded in the latest strikes near the Polish border.
Iran-GCC summit: What’s behind the meeting, why is Bahrain not attending?
Iran is hosting a meeting in Oman with Iraq and Gulf countries to discuss the Strait of Hormuz blockade, though Bahrain has declined to participate citing security concerns and ongoing diplomatic tensions.
Kosovo approves new government after months of political deadlock
Kosovo’s parliament approved a new government led by acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti with 62 lawmakers’ support, ending months of political stalemate but leaving unresolved the constitutional crisis over electing a president.
Trump downplays AI risks after dire expert warnings and calls to slow development down
President Trump downplayed artificial intelligence risks following warnings from industry experts and researchers who called for slowing development amid safety concerns.
Trump: US president says he will remove all Irish whiskey tariffs as he ends two-day visit
US President Trump announced he will remove all tariffs on Irish whiskey during his two-day visit to Ireland, ending a 15% duty on Republic of Ireland-distilled whiskey.
Indonesian passenger ship overturns, sparking search for at least 129 missing
An Indonesian ferry with over 240 people aboard overturned in rough seas in the Java Sea on Sunday, leaving at least 129 missing while 108 were rescued.