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ReutersOil edges up on China stimulus hopes, US inventory drop
LONDON (Reuters) -Oil edged higher on Thursday in thin holiday trade driven by hopes for additional fiscal stimulus in China, the world's biggest oil importer, and supported by an industry report showing a decline in U.S. crude inventories. Chinese authorities have agreed to issue 3 trillion yuan ($411 billion) worth of special treasury bonds next year, Reuters reported on Tuesday, citing two sources, as Beijing ramps up fiscal stimulus to revive a faltering economy. Brent crude futures rose 25 cents, or 0.3%, to $73.83 a barrel by 1221 GMT.
- Yahoo Canada Style
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- The Canadian Press
Pope brings Holy Year and prayers for better future to Rome prison, a 'cathedral of pain and hope'
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis inaugurated his Holy Year at Rome’s main prison on Thursday, bringing a message of hope to inmates and involving them in the Catholic Church’s once every quarter-century celebration that is expected to bring about 32 million pilgrims to Rome.
- The Guardian
Tiger among 20 cats to die of bird flu at sanctuary in Washington state
Bengal tiger, cougars, a lynx and bobcats dead as disease spreads rapidly among US poultry flocks and dairy herds
- France 24
UN calls on Israeli forces to leave south Lebanon, cites 'continuing destruction' despite truce
The United Nations peacekeeping force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) voiced alarm on Thursday at the "continuing destruction" of infrastructure in southern Lebanon despite Israel's late November ceasefire with Hezbollah, calling for a "timely withdrawal" of Israeli troops. The United Nations' peacekeeping force in Lebanon expressed concern on Thursday at the "continuing" damage done by Israeli forces in the country's south despite a ceasefire in the war with Hezbollah.The truce went into effect on November
- The Telegraph
South Korea turmoil grows as opposition aims to impeach acting president
Political turmoil in South Korea has escalated as the main opposition party filed another impeachment motion, this time against Han Duck-soo, the acting president.
- RFI
Worst year for migrant deaths on Spanish maritime routes, NGO warns
At least 10,457 migrants died or disappeared while trying to reach Spain by sea in 2024, an NGO said Thursday – marking a 58 percent increase from last year and the highest number recorded since it began tracking data in 2007. The 58-percent increase includes 1,538 children and 421 women, migrants rights group Caminando Fronteras or Walking Borders said in a report which covers the period from January 1 to December 5, 2024.It amounts to an average of 30 deaths per day, up from around 18 in 2023.
- The Guardian
France rescues 107 people trying to cross to UK on Christmas Day
French authorities carry out 12 rescue operations off northern coast during ‘intense’ day of attempted crossings
- FTW Outdoors
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- The Chelsea News
Marco Silva says Chelsea’s money has bought success – but hails “very strong” idea that has helped Maresca
After a brief Christmas break, Chelsea are back in action today against Fulham.The Blues dropped points in their last game, away at Everton, but this should be a different proposition.While the Toffee...
- PA Media: UK News
Reform UK membership surpasses Tories, party says
A digital counter on the Reform website showed the membership ticking over the 131,680 of the Conservative Party before lunchtime on Boxing Day
- Fox Weather
Severe weather, heavy rain, snow could snarl post-Christmas travel as millions return home
As millions begin the trek home after the Christmas holiday, they'll be dealing with stormy conditions to close out the week with rain, severe weather and snow expected across parts of the country.
- Evening Standard
Home Office spent thousands to get rid of bedbug infestation at Westminster HQ
The Home Office spent over £5,000 on sniffer dogs to investigate a bedbug infestation at its Westminster headquarters
- Simply Wall St.
Here's Why We Think W. R. Berkley (NYSE:WRB) Might Deserve Your Attention Today
The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...
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- Sky News
Azerbaijan Airlines crash: National day of mourning as footage from inside plane emerges
Azerbaijan is observing a national day of mourning after 38 people were killed in a plane crash - as footage from inside the aircraft emerged. People can be heard praying as oxygen masks are lowered on board the Azerbaijan Airlines' Embraer 190, in a clip filmed by a passenger before the plane went down. The flight was en route from Azerbaijan's capital of Baku to the Russian city of Grozny in the North Caucasus on Wednesday when it was diverted for reasons not yet known.
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End-of-year sales are here: Score discounts at Amazon, Walmart, Target and more
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- Yahoo Canada Style
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- The Canadian Press
Turkey's central bank lowers key interest rate to 47.5%
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey’s central bank lowered its key interest rate by 2.5 percentage points to 47.5% on Thursday, carrying out its first rate cut in nearly two years as it tries to control soaring inflation.
- Evening Standard
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Struggling champions kick off the Boxing Day action