Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he hopes the US will “stay strong” in the face of Russian demands to lift sanctions as a condition for a ceasefire in the Black Sea. Moscow said a maritime truce announced on Tuesday to allow safe passage for commercial vessels would only begin once Western restrictions on Russia’s…
Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan said Wednesday that consumers are continuing to spend and economic growth should be solid though slower this year. Despite surveys indicating that confidence is at a nearly three-year low amid increasing worries about inflation, Moynihan told CNBC that spending data shows consumers are still shelling out money, though shifting…
Europe should “take its destiny in its own hands” and strive to keep new defense budgets within its own borders, according to the chief executive of French defense giant Thales. The European Union plans to mobilize as much as 800 billion euros ($841 billion) to ramp up defense spending. The announcement came after the U.S….
Europe should “take its destiny in its own hands” and strive to keep new defense budgets within its own borders, according to the chief executive of French defense giant Thales. The European Union plans to mobilize as much as 800 billion euros ($841 billion) to ramp up defense spending. The announcement came after the U.S….
Reuters Hundreds of US aid programmes have been frozen in countries around the world The top judge in the United States has given temporary backing to the Trump administration’s freeze on foreign aid payments. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts’ intervention came as the administration faced a midnight deadline (05:00 GMT on Thursday) to pay…
Nikos Papanikolaou BBC News Margarita Karamolegkou and Matthaios Fytros Margarita Karamolegkou and Matthaios Fytros are among the people who haven’t left Santorini On a calm summer day on Santorini in July 1956, the ground turned against its people. “I remember our dog and bird acting strangely. Then, the earthquake struck,” 83-year-old Eirini Mindrinou recalls, her…
Reuters The deadline for the Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon expired early on Sunday, but troops will remain in some areas as Israel says a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah has not been fully implemented. The 60-day agreement, which was brokered by the US and France and put an end to 14 months of conflict, stipulated…
Wild boar can stay with owner after campaign, French court rules Animal rights campaigners in France are celebrating after a tamed wild boar facing the threat of death was allowed to stay with its owner. The boar, named Rillette, was found in 2023 as a piglet by Elodie Cappé on her horse-breeding smallholding in Chaource,…
Panama has insisted that its sovereignty over the Panama Canal is “non-negotiable” after US President-elect Donald Trump refused to rule out military force to seize it. Trump made the remark during a news conference on Tuesday at which he also falsely stated that the Panama Canal was being operated by Chinese soldiers. Panama’s Foreign Minister…
Keep it moving! SaltDrop founder Dino Malvone sat down with ET to share his simple tips for staying active during the busy holiday season. “The holidays are magical, but they can also be overwhelming. Movement is like hitting the reset button. It gives you space to clear your mind and reconnect with yourself when life…
