May 2024

Carpetright to axe over 25% of head office staff

One of Britain’s biggest carpet retailers is axing more than 25% of its head office staff as it grapples with a protracted downturn in...

by admin May 7, 2024

Carpetright to axe over 25% of head office staff

Vladimir Putin’s fifth presidential inauguration marks more of the same for a Russia with little choice

The term “inauguration” may feel slightly misleading. After all, this is not his first time. Today’s ceremony will be the fifth occasion Vladimir Putin...

by admin May 7, 2024

Vladimir Putin's fifth presidential inauguration marks more of the same for a Russia with little choice

Vladimir Putin thanks soldiers ‘fighting for our motherland’ as he is inaugurated for fifth time

Vladimir Putin has thanked soldiers “fighting for our motherland” in Ukraine – as he was sworn in as Russian president for a fifth time....

by admin May 7, 2024

Vladimir Putin thanks soldiers 'fighting for our motherland' as he is inaugurated for fifth time

Israel-Hamas war: Embattled Netanyahu’s choice – Accept ceasefire deal or gamble on Rafah incursion

There are many in Israel who don’t believe Benjamin Netanyahu wants a new hostage deal, and they’re not just the families of those still...

by admin May 7, 2024

Israel-Hamas war: Embattled Netanyahu's choice - Accept ceasefire deal or gamble on Rafah incursion

Boeing delays first ever astronaut launch due to valve problem

Boeing has called off its first-ever astronaut launch at the final moment after discovering a valve problem in the Atlas V rocket. The two...

by admin May 7, 2024

Boeing delays first ever astronaut launch due to valve problem

Environment

Saudi Aramco upholds dividend despite drop in first-quarter profits

Maxim Shemetov | Reuters Saudi Aramco’s first-quarter net profit fell 14% year-on-year amid lower oil prices and production. Net income for the three months...

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Saudi Aramco upholds dividend despite drop in first-quarter profits

House prices plateau but increases still expected for this year as flats ‘rise most sharply’

The housing market is “finding its feet” with a slight increase in prices, particularly for flats, according to analysis from part of the UK’s...

by admin May 7, 2024

House prices plateau but increases still expected for this year as flats 'rise most sharply'

Environment

BP misses expectations as profits slip on weaker oil and gas prices

A BP gas station in Madrid, Spain. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images BP on Tuesday reported a fall in first-quarter profit, with...

by admin May 7, 2024

BP misses expectations as profits slip on weaker oil and gas prices

Government ‘gaslighting’ public about state of economy, Labour to claim

The government is “gaslighting” the public about the state of the economy, the shadow chancellor will say on Tuesday. Rachel Reeves is set to...

by admin May 7, 2024

Government 'gaslighting' public about state of economy, Labour to claim

Boeing facing fresh probe after employees ‘falsely claim tests had been completed’

Federal air safety regulators have opened a fresh investigation into the Boeing 787 Dreamliner – after the firm said several employees had committed “misconduct”...

by admin May 7, 2024

Boeing facing fresh probe after employees 'falsely claim tests had been completed'

Stenhouse inks extension with JTG Daugherty

Associated Press May 2, 2024, 02:40 PM ET Open Extended Reactions KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Ricky Stenhouse Jr. has signed a multiyear contract extension...

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Stenhouse inks extension with JTG Daugherty

Harper, Wheeler roll as Phils’ hot start continues

ESPN News Services May 6, 2024, 08:13 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PHILADELPHIA — Zack Wheeler struck out 11 in seven innings, Bryce Harper...

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Harper, Wheeler roll as Phils' hot start continues

Steele returns for Cubs, pitches into 5th vs. Padres

Associated Press May 6, 2024, 08:20 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CHICAGO — When Justin Steele was injured on Opening Day, the big question...

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Steele returns for Cubs, pitches into 5th vs. Padres

Dodgers lose another reliever, place Kelly on IL

Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterMay 6, 2024, 10:22 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018...

by admin May 7, 2024

Dodgers lose another reliever, place Kelly on IL