US producer inflation tops expectations as diesel costs jump
Energy costs jumped by 4.2 per cent over August, notably boosted by the cost of diesel fuel.
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ECB's Lagarde rejects French far-left leader's debt-cancellation plan as 'financially dangerous'
BERLIN, Sept 10 - European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde on Thursday rejected French far-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon's plan to cancel a portion of France's national debt, calling it \"financially dangerous\" and legally impossible under EU law.
Bundesbank President Nagel says he is concerned about far right's rise
BERLIN, Sept 10 - German Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel said on Thursday he is concerned about the rise of far-right parties in Europe, following the Alternative for Germany's election success in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt.
Explainer-Why is the Bab el-Mandeb Strait so important?
Sept 10 - The Iran-backed Houthis are seeking to control the whole Yemeni Red Sea coast, which would further consolidate their leverage over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait — one of the busiest and most contested global maritime chokepoints.
IBM, NASA launch AI model to help map ice, craters on Moon
The NASA-IBM Lunar Foundation Model is a publicly available AI tool designed to study the Moon.
Israeli whistleblowers detail Gaza civilian toll in Venice film
VENICE, Sept 10 - Mass civilian deaths were routinely built into Israeli military targeting decisions in Gaza, according to a Venice Film Festival documentary unveiled on Thursday that challenges official accounts of the war.
Gaza's hospitals and homes struggle to keep generators running as oil shortages bite
CAIRO/GAZA, Sept 10 - As power cuts cascade through one of Gaza's largest functioning hospitals and patients wait for treatment in sweltering wards, medics warn that shortages of engine oil and spare parts are causing generators to seize up, putting lives at risk.
British man accused of providing Russian intelligence with drone factory details appears in court
Joshua Cammidge allegedly provided details of four drone factories near his home in Swindon, west England.
Fire in rebel-held east Congo kills 24 schoolchildren, official says
BUKAVU, Democratic Republic of Congo, Sept 10 - A fire in Congo's rebel-controlled city of Bukavu killed at least 24 children as it destroyed two schools and burned down around 300 wooden houses, an official from the rebel administration told Reuters on Thursday.
Britain deepens reliance on Musk’s SpaceX, spending nearly $50m on satellite services
It comes amid European concerns over Washington’s long-term commitment to the continent’s security.
Algeria cuts diplomatic ties with the UAE
Sept 10 - Algeria abruptly severed diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, citing what it described as a series of \"provocative or hostile\" actions by Abu Dhabi but giving no specific reason for the move.
Russia sends bones of medieval warrior prince to Ukraine front to boost morale
Military and church officials presented it as a fortuitous find that could help Russian forces prevail in Ukraine.
Princess Diana’s ‘revenge dress’ comes to auction at Sotheby’s, may fetch up to $377,000
The black silk evening dress was previously sold at auction in 1997 for an undisclosed price.
A year after Charlie Kirk's death, Turning Point USA grows but Trump slips with young voters
DALLAS, Sept 10 - One year after Charlie Kirk's assassination, the organization he co-founded, Turning Point USA, has grown dramatically, expanding its presence at colleges and high schools and cementing itself as a force in Republican politics.
The evangelical Supreme Court justice shaping Brazil’s election
BRASILIA/SAO PAULO, Sept 10 - Thousands of Brazilians rallied in Sao Paulo on Monday to boost right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro, just weeks before the country's October 4 election. But the presidential hopeful may not have been the most consequential figure there...
Apple’s foldable iPhone poses a $1,999 question: Who is it for?
CUPERTINO, California, Sept 10 - Apple's new foldable iPhone launched on Wednesday with impressive features and a premium price tag, starting at $1,999 in the U.S. market. But some observers in the packed room at the launch event in Cupertino, California, were left questioning it...
Children of 9/11 to finally get a major health study
People walk through the September 11 Memorial site a day before commemorations to mark the day of the attacks on Sept 10.
Trump administration proposes axing grace period for H-1B visa holders after job loss
Those with H-1B and certain other temporary work visas would have to leave the country as soon as their employment ends.