Oil demand to plunge as Mideast uncertainty persists: IEA Demand for crude oil will likely decline this year for the first time since the Covid pandemic slammed the global economy six years ago, weighed down by Mideast war disruptions, the IEA warned today. Business • 14 Apr
Oil demand to plunge as Mideast uncertainty persists: IEA Demand for crude oil will likely decline this year for the first time since the Covid pandemic slammed the global economy six years ago, weighed down by Mideast war disruptions, the IEA warned today. Business • 14 Apr
IMF, World Bank, urge countries to stop hoarding fuel The International Monetary Fund, World Bank and International Energy Agency have urged countries to avoid hoarding energy supplies and imposing export controls that could worsen what they called the biggest shock ever to the global energy market. Business • 14 Apr
IMF, World Bank, urge countries to stop hoarding fuel The International Monetary Fund, World Bank and International Energy Agency have urged countries to avoid hoarding energy supplies and imposing export controls that could worsen what they called the biggest shock ever to the global energy market. Business • 14 Apr
Hollywood stars sign letter against Paramount-Warner deal An open letter signed by hundreds of Hollywood heavyweights opposing a deal that would see the historic Warner Bros studio swallowed by rival Paramount has been published. Business • 14 Apr
Hollywood stars sign letter against Paramount-Warner deal An open letter signed by hundreds of Hollywood heavyweights opposing a deal that would see the historic Warner Bros studio swallowed by rival Paramount has been published. Business • 14 Apr
New trial over Maradona's death begins in Argentina A new trial over the death of Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona will begin on Tuesday, with seven members of his medical team charged with negligent homicide nearly a year after a previous case collapsed in a mistrial. Soccer • 14 Apr
New trial over Maradona's death begins in Argentina A new trial over the death of Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona will begin on Tuesday, with seven members of his medical team charged with negligent homicide nearly a year after a previous case collapsed in a mistrial. Soccer • 14 Apr
China's exports slowed in March while imports soared China's exports grew at a slower pace last month after starting the year with a surge, official data showed today, as the global economy reels from war in the Middle East. Business • 14 Apr
China's exports slowed in March while imports soared China's exports grew at a slower pace last month after starting the year with a surge, official data showed today, as the global economy reels from war in the Middle East. Business • 14 Apr
Wife of Spanish prime minister charged with corruption Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's wife, Begoña Gómez, has been formally charged with corruption after a years-long criminal investigation, according to a court ruling. World • 15 Apr
Wife of Spanish prime minister charged with corruption Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's wife, Begoña Gómez, has been formally charged with corruption after a years-long criminal investigation, according to a court ruling. World • 15 Apr
EU chief touts electric power strategy as crisis bites Brussels next week will present plans to tackle high energy costs caused by the Iran war and before the summer will unveil a broader package to boost Europe's electrification, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said today. Business • 13 Apr
EU chief touts electric power strategy as crisis bites Brussels next week will present plans to tackle high energy costs caused by the Iran war and before the summer will unveil a broader package to boost Europe's electrification, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said today. Business • 13 Apr
How could Orban's replacement unblock EU funding? After years of holdups, EU leaders breathed a resounding sigh of relief at Viktor Orban's crushing defeat in Hungary's elections. World • 13 Apr
How could Orban's replacement unblock EU funding? After years of holdups, EU leaders breathed a resounding sigh of relief at Viktor Orban's crushing defeat in Hungary's elections. World • 13 Apr
Israel says troops fighting Hezbollah surrounded town The Israeli military has said its troops have completely surrounded a key town in southern Lebanon after killing more than 100 Hezbollah fighters there over the past week. Middle East • 13 Apr
Israel says troops fighting Hezbollah surrounded town The Israeli military has said its troops have completely surrounded a key town in southern Lebanon after killing more than 100 Hezbollah fighters there over the past week. Middle East • 13 Apr
Germany unveils €1.6 billion fuel price relief Chancellor Friedrich Merz said today that Germany will slash fuel taxes as households struggle with the energy shock from the Middle East war, while warning the conflict will have long-lasting economic consequences. Business • 13 Apr
Germany unveils €1.6 billion fuel price relief Chancellor Friedrich Merz said today that Germany will slash fuel taxes as households struggle with the energy shock from the Middle East war, while warning the conflict will have long-lasting economic consequences. Business • 13 Apr
