The Canadian Press
Senators visit the Hurricanes after Batherson's hat trick
Ottawa Senators (13-13-2, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (18-9-1, in the Metropolitan Division)
PA Media: Money
Energy firms to offer ‘zero standing charge’ tariffs under Ofgem plans
The regulator is also proposing new standards for suppliers to make it easier for customers who are struggling to pay their bills to get support.
The Canadian Press
Year in review: A look at news events in March 2024
A look at news events in March 2024:
PA Media: Video
Hundreds targeted in multimillion-pound bogus timeshare payback scheme
Hundreds of victims could have fallen prey to an alleged multimillion-pound timeshare fraud run through a network of 19 companies based across the UK. So far five people are accused of running a scam where victims were cold-called and offered a bogus paid-for service to get money they were owed from timeshare schemes.
BBC
Village 'heart ripped out' by battery site plans
A total of six storage compounds are planned for the fields around a rural village near Coldstream.
Yahoo Finance UK
FTSE 100 LIVE: Stocks cautiously higher as markets expect ECB interest rate cut
A deep dive into what's moving markets across the global economy.
BBC
Should Toffees hire a set-piece coach?
Everton boss Sean Dyche has said he doesn't need to to follow the model at other clubs, where specialist set-piece coaches have been recruited. Meulensteen said the use of such specialists is "part of evolution". "If you go back 15 years ago or 20 years ago no one's heard of a performance coach or strength and conditioning coach, that has all come in," Meulensteen added.
Reuters
EBRD launches 110 million euro guarantee for Ukraine war-risk insurance
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is launching a 110 million euro guarantee to jumpstart war risk reinsurance for inland transport in Ukraine. The bank estimates the scheme could facilitate insurance cover for over 1 billion euro worth of goods and vehicles in transit each year - its latest effort to boost Ukraine's economy as it approaches its third year of war with Russia. The plan, in partnership with Aon, aims to get global reinsurance companies, which have largely excluded Ukraine, Russia and Belarus since last year, to guarantee local losses.
BBC
Weir 'couldn't sleep' after Finland defeat & Euro 2025 failure
Caroline Weir admits she "found it hard to sleep for quite a few nights" after Scotland's defeat by Finland and failure to qualify for Euro 2025.
USA TODAY Opinion
Obsessed with shirtless Luigi Mangione? Internet's fascination trivializes violence. | Opinion
Memes of a shirtless Luigi Mangione flooded social media soon after he was publicly identified as a suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO.
The Canadian Press
Year in review: A look at news events in February 2024
A look at news events in February 2024:
Associated Press Videos
Christmas movie writer shares his motivations
Rick Garman, a popular Christmas movie writer, says viewer reaction keeps him motivated. (Dec. 12)
BBC
Selena Gomez announces engagement to Benny Blanco
The singer and actress wrote "forever begins now" as she posted an engagement ring picture on Instagram.
BBC
Hill into 50m backstroke semis at World Short Course
Larne swimmer Danielle Hill progresses to the women's 50m backstroke semi-finals at the World Short Course Championships in Budapest.
Reuters
Stocks edge up on Fed cut bets; euro firm ahead of ECB decision
LONDON (Reuters) -Stocks nudged up on Thursday and the euro rose ahead of a European Central Bank monetary policy decision, while investor sentiment was supported by U.S. consumer inflation data that cemented bets for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut next week. In a busy day for central bank decisions, the Swiss franc weakened after the Swiss National Bank cut rates by half a point, its largest reduction in nearly 10 years, which hit the franc.
Associated Press Videos
How a Christmas TV movie writer got her start
Anna White shares how she got started writing Christmas movies. (Dec. 12)
People
Rescuers Find 27 Chihuahuas 'Crammed into Small Crates and Abandoned' on Roadside in California
The dogs are now receiving care and finding homes through the Napa County Animal Shelter and the Marin Humane Society
Reuters
Finland blocks more Russian property acquisitions
Finland's ministry of defence said on Thursday it had blocked seven real estate transactions involving two Russian buyers on grounds that allowing the acquisitions to take place could threaten national security. Helsinki has sought for some time to limit Russian citizens' purchase of property near strategic locations based on existing regulations, blocking three transactions in October 2023 and another three in January this year. "The Ministry of Defence carefully investigates the backgrounds of every real estate buyer coming from outside the EU and EEA," Defence Minister Antti Hakkanen said in a statement, referring to the European Union and the European Economic Area which also includes Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.
Reuters
UK recruiter SThree warns of profit slump amid tough market conditions, shares tumble
Recent government collapses in Germany and France have added to the worries in Europe. "The anticipated easing of market conditions has not yet materialised, with delayed decision-making continuing to impact new placement activity," CEO Timo Lehne said in a statement. SThree, which hires employees for the finance, energy, banking, pharmaceutical, engineering and tech sectors, operates across Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia.
Evening Standard
Gifts that give back: The best charity and philanthropic presents to give this Christmas
Want to pay it forward this Christmas on behalf of a loved one? These are our favourite philanthropic gift ideas for Londoners

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