
Lionel Messi free kick leads Argentina to victory over Ecuador in opening World Cup qualifier
Argentina got its 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign off to a winning start thanks to yet another sublime Lionel Messi free kick.
1970-01-01 08:00

Virgin Voyages raises $550 million in Ares Management-led fundraise
Virgin Voyages, the cruise brand from Richard Branson's Virgin Group, said on Friday it has raised $550 million
1970-01-01 08:00

Food Prices Resume Decline Despite Lingering Supply Threats
Global food prices resumed declines to the lowest in more than two years amid ample supplies of cooking
1970-01-01 08:00

'I don't think you're ever the first choice': Sir Ian McKellen almost missed out on The Lord of the Rings
Sir Ian McKellen has revealed that he wasn't the first choice to play Gandalf in 'The Lord of the Rings' franchise and got the part after Sir Anthony Hopkins and Sir Sean Connery turned it down.
1970-01-01 08:00

German economy expected to contract by 0.4% in 2023 - DIW
BERLIN Germany's DIW economic research institute slightly lowered its 2023 forecast for the German economy on Friday due
1970-01-01 08:00

Germany’s KFW Offers €200 Million Loan for Eskom’s Transmission Grid
KFW, the German development bank, has offered a €200 million ($214 million) loan to South African power utility
1970-01-01 08:00

Dozens of civilians among 64 killed in attacks in Mali
Two separate attacks by suspected al-Qaeda-linked militants in restive northeastern Mali Thursday killed 64 people including dozens of civilians, the country's transitional government said.
1970-01-01 08:00

Meloni Tempts Bond Vigilantes With Italian Spending Squabble
For an Italian government prioritizing fiscal prudence, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s coalition is sailing close to the wind.
1970-01-01 08:00

Gas Prices Jump as LNG Workers Begin Long-Awaited Strikes
Liquefied natural gas workers at key Chevron Corp. sites in Australia began partial strikes Friday after talks failed
1970-01-01 08:00

Digital payments company Square experiences outage
Square, the digital payments company, experienced outages on several services Thursday.
1970-01-01 08:00

Tunisia Holds Rates With Reforms Needed for IMF Bailout in Limbo
Tunisia’s central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged despite a pick-up in inflation, as political tensions hinder
1970-01-01 08:00

Scandinavian Firms Show Large ESG Gaps on Cusp of New EU Rules
Scandinavian countries with a reputation for upholding green credentials are far from perfect when it comes to their
1970-01-01 08:00