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- Reuters
OPEC+ delays oil output hike until April, extends cuts into 2026
LONDON/MOSCOW/DUBAI (Reuters) -OPEC+ on Thursday pushed back the start of oil output rises by three months until April and extended the full unwinding of cuts by a year until the end of 2026 due to weak demand and booming production outside the group. OPEC+, which pumps about half the world's oil, had been planning to start unwinding cuts from October 2024 but a slowdown in global demand and rising output elsewhere forced it to postpone the plans on several occasions. OPEC+ groups the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies such as Russia.
- Engadget
Walmart delivers top holiday tech gifts in time for the holidays
Get the best gear from Apple, PlayStation, Nintendo, Samsung, Ninja and more.
- PA Media: UK News
Prison population in England and Wales projected to top 100,000 by 2029
The Ministry of Justice published fresh estimates on Thursday.
- PA Media: UK News
Brianna Ghey killer has bid to reduce sentence dismissed at Court of Appeal
Eddie Ratcliffe was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 20 years for Brianna’s murder in February 2023.
- PA Media: UK News
Welby says it was ‘clear’ he had to quit after Church of England abuse report
Justin Welby announced in a statement on November 12 that he had decided to resign as Archbishop of Canterbury.
- Sky News
Alistair Wilson murder: Scotland's First Minister John Swinney prepared to meet family of banker gunned down on doorstep in 2004
Scotland's first minister has said he is prepared to meet the family of a murdered banker who was gunned down on his doorstep 20 years ago. Dad-of-two Alistair Wilson, 30, was fatally shot in a gangland-style execution at his home in the Scottish Highlands on 28 November 2004, but to this day his killing remains unsolved. Mr Wilson's family, who last year complained about the handling of the case, have lost confidence in an "incompetent" Police Scotland and its ability to secure justice for the late dad.
- Associated Press
Bahamian police chief resigns after US indicts officers in 'massive' drug trafficking case
The police commissioner of the Bahamas has resigned after a sergeant and two officers were recently indicted in a U.S. drug trafficking case that federal authorities describe as “massive.” Bahamas's prime minister announced on Wednesday that Clayton Fernander was stepping down, noting that he faces no charges in the case but that the police department needs a change. “We are taking important steps to restore trust and accountability,” Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis told Parliament, adding that there’ll be more leadership changes in upcoming days.
- Insider Monkey
Salesforce, Inc. (CRM) Beats Revenue Expectations but Misses Earnings in Q3, Highlights AI-Powered Agentforce Platform
We recently compiled a list of the 15 AI News That Broke The Internet. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Salesforce, Inc. (NYSE:CRM) stands against the other AI stocks that broke the Internet recently. U.S. e-commerce sales hit a record this year on the unofficial shopping holiday, and artificial intelligence […]
- The Telegraph
Vatican unveils Pope’s new electric popemobile
Pope Francis has been given a new electric popemobile, equipped with a rotating heated seat and special places for the Swiss Guards to stand to protect the pontiff.
- France 24
Russia closes Poland’s consulate in St. Petersburg in tit-for-tat move over espionage accusations
Moscow on Thursday announced the closure of Poland's consulate in Saint Petersburg, citing Poland's recent decision to shut down a Russian consulate in Poznan over accusations of sabotage. With tensions escalating since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Poland warned of further diplomatic closures if alleged espionage activities persist. Russia on Thursday ordered the Polish consulate in Saint Petersburg to close in retaliation for the Poland shutting the Russian consulate in the Polish city of Pozn
- Associated Press
Congo government says it's 'on alert' over mystery flu-like disease that killed dozens
Public health officials in Africa urged caution Thursday as Congo’s health minister said the government was on alert over a mystery flu-like disease that in recent weeks killed dozens of people. Jean Kaseya, the head of Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told reporters that more details about the disease should be known in the next 48 hours as experts receive results from laboratory samples of infected people. “First diagnostics are leading us to think it is a respiratory disease,” Kaseya said.
- Yahoo News
Brian Thompson shooting: Bullets used to kill UnitedHealthcare CEO reportedly had 'deny,' defend' and 'depose' written on them
The New York Police Department is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information on the shooter.
- Reuters
Canada's trade deficit narrows in October, surplus with the U.S. shrinks
OTTAWA (Reuters) -Canada recorded in October a bigger-than-expected trade deficit with the world and its surplus with top trading partner the United States fell to its lowest this year, data showed on Thursday. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has long complained about the U.S. trade deficit with Canada and last month threatened tariffs on exports. Canada's overall trade deficit narrowed to C$924 million ($657.60 million) in October, Statistics Canada said.
- The Canadian Press
Waymo unveils plan to bring its robotaxi service to Miami
Waymo is gearing up to bring its robotaxi service to Miami which will accelerate an expansion that's been happening while its hobbled rivals remain in its rearview mirror.
- The Canadian Press
Justice Department and Memphis to address the results of a scathing police investigation
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The fatal beating of Tyre Nichols by officers after he ran away from a January 2023 traffic stop exposed serious problems in the Memphis Police Department, from its use of excessive force to its mistreatment of Black people in the majority-Black city, a federal investigation found.
- The Canadian Press
Max Homa takes a 1-shot lead as he begins defense of his Nedbank Golf Challenge title
SUN CITY, South Africa (AP) — Defending champion Max Homa birdied his last two holes to shoot a 6-under 66 and take a one-shot lead over South African Ockie Strydom in the first round of the Nedbank Golf Challenge on Thursday.
- Reuters
UK firms flag over $1.4 billion in labour costs from increase in national insurance, wages
British companies have flagged an increase of 1.1 billion pounds ($1.40 billion) in labour costs related to a rise in employers' social security contributions and minimum wages following Finance Minister Rachel Reeves' maiden budget in October. They also expect the increase in National Insurance Contributions (NIC) and the minimum wages to fuel inflation.
- Yahoo Finance UK
LIVE: Wall Street hits pause on rally and London muted as bitcoin reaches $100k
Bitcoin broke through the $100,000 mark for the first time amid a rally sparked by Donald Trump’s US election victory.
- People
Harry Styles Reveals New Fashion Collection as He Returns to Work Following Liam Payne's Funeral
Styles shared news of a 12-piece capsule collection between his beauty and lifestyle brand Pleasing and British designer JW Anderson
- USA TODAY
Easy ways to keep your real Christmas tree fresh throughout the holiday season: Video
Here's how to prevent your real Christmas tree from drooping branches and dropping needles this holiday season.