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EU leaders to press Burnham to pay more towards Ukraine’s defence
EU leaders will pressure British Prime Minister Andy Burnham at a Brussels summit to increase UK funding for Ukraine’s defence in 2027, as the nation faces a €70 billion shortfall.
Severe flooding in eastern Spain, while UK hit by first named storm of winter
Storm Adam caused severe flooding in eastern Spain earlier this week, affecting approximately 850,000 people across multiple municipalities. Meanwhile, the UK faces its first named storm of winter with additional systems expected to bring damaging winds and heavy rain.
AI reveals a hidden chemical shortcut that could turn CO2 into fuel
Researchers used machine learning to identify thousands of previously unknown chemical reactions on a copper catalyst, potentially improving how CO2 is converted into methanol and other useful fuels.
A planet 320 light-years away confirms what scientists long suspected
Astronomers detected matching chemical ratios of magnesium and silicon between an ultra-hot Jupiter and its host star, providing the first direct evidence supporting a fundamental assumption about planetary formation across star systems.
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School starts soon in Lebanon but thousands still shelter in them during war
Lebanon’s schools are set to reopen on September 15, but thousands of displaced families still shelter in school gymnasiums due to ongoing conflict, threatening the nation’s education system and economic future.
Dolly Parton laid to rest alongside husband in Nashville
Country music legend Dolly Parton has been laid to rest at a Nashville cemetery alongside her late husband Carl Dean following her death earlier this week at age 80.
Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda agree to work together on software for cars
Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda agreed to jointly develop software and electronic control units for vehicles entering the market in fiscal 2029, marking their latest collaboration effort.
Sinabung volcano on Indonesia’s Sumatra island erupts without reports of casualties
Mount Sinabung on Indonesia’s Sumatra island erupted Monday, sending ash 3,500 meters skyward with no immediate casualties reported. Authorities raised alert levels and advised residents to avoid nearby areas.
New federal rules could end mortgage escrow interest for some homeowners. States are suing to block them
Ten state attorneys general sued to block federal rules that allow certain banks to avoid paying interest on mortgage escrow accounts holding property taxes and insurance funds.
‘Friday afternoon fraud’: warning for UK homebuyers on bank scams
UK homebuyers are targeted by conveyancing fraud scams where criminals intercept payment instructions and redirect deposits to fraudulent accounts, sometimes causing losses exceeding £300,000 per victim.
Firm fined for hounding elderly people with nuisance calls claiming to stop … nuisance calls
A call-blocking device company was fined £190,000 for making hundreds of thousands of nuisance calls to elderly people who had registered to avoid such contact.
Berkshire shares trade lower even after Abel scores good marks at meeting, earnings jump
Berkshire Hathaway Class B shares closed nearly 1% lower Monday despite CEO Greg Abel’s well-received first annual meeting performance and an 18% jump in first-quarter operating earnings.
Target says its turnaround is picking up steam, with help from a big tariff refund
Target reported quarterly earnings boosted by tariff refunds and raised full-year guidance, with comparable sales growth of 3.8% outpacing Wall Street estimates of 2.4%.
Lowe’s gives muted outlook as it sees ‘pressure’ in home improvement spending
Lowe’s reported mixed quarterly results and trimmed its full-year outlook to the lower end of prior guidance, citing pressure on home improvement spending as consumers remain cautious.
Pinterest’s (PINS) CFO Exit Tests Whether The Growth Story Holds
Pinterest announced its CFO Julia Donnelly will depart on October 30 after three years leading the company through 11 consecutive quarters of double-digit revenue growth, with the company now facing guidance for slower expansion ahead.
Frontline (FRO) Just Delivered Its Best Quarter Yet, But Can It Last?
Frontline posted record quarterly earnings of $659 million as tanker rates climbed across all vessel classes, though questions remain about sustainability once geopolitical disruptions ease.