EU Unlocks €90bn Ukraine Aid Using Frozen Russian Assets
European Council endorses reparations loan backed by immobilised Kremlin funds despite Belgian and Hungarian reservations.
BRUSSELS — European Union leaders agreed on Thursday to channel billions in frozen Russian central bank assets toward Ukraine's defence and reconstruction. The deal aims to cover Kyiv's financing needs through 2027. The agreement centres on using cash balances held at Belgium's Euroclear depository, where the bulk...
Election Commission Defends Voter Roll Revision as Congress Escalates Delhi Protests
The Chief Election Commissioner rejects opposition claims of roll manipulation as Congress mobilises workers for November rallies in the capital.
The Election Commission of India defended its special voter roll revision on Thursday after the opposition Congress party escalated protests against Chief...
Honeywell Raises 2026 Outlook as Aerospace Backlog Hits Record
The industrial conglomerate beat third-quarter profit estimates on strong defence and commercial aerospace demand, raising its full-year earnings guidance.
Honeywell International reported third-quarter earnings on Thursday that exceeded Wall Street estimates, driven by record demand in its aerospace unit, and...
ESA's Juice Spacecraft Executes Venus Flyby en Route to Jupiter's Moons
The European Space Agency's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer uses a gravity assist to adjust its trajectory toward the gas giant, with arrival still set for 2031.
DARMSTADT, Germany — The European Space Agency confirmed on Thursday that its Juice spacecraft completed a gravity-assist manoeuvre near Venus, adjusting its...
Merck KGaA Completes $1.3bn Silence Therapeutics Takeover
The German pharmaceutical giant closes its acquisition of the London-based RNA specialist, adding the cardiovascular drug zerlasiran to its pipeline.
Merck KGaA confirmed Thursday it had completed its $1.3bn acquisition of Silence Therapeutics, the London-listed developer of small interfering RNA...
Rays Edge Brewers in World Series Opener; First Title Guaranteed
Tampa Bay and Milwaukee meet in the Fall Classic with neither franchise ever having won it all.
MILWAUKEE — The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Milwaukee Brewers in Game One of the 2026 World Series on Wednesday night, securing an early advantage in a...
Apu Returns to 'The Simpsons' With South Asian Voice Actor
The Kwik-E-Mart owner speaks for the first time in nearly a decade, as Fox recasts the role following years of criticism.
Apu Nahasapeemapetilon returned to 'The Simpsons' on Thursday with a substantial speaking role for the first time since 2017, when Hank Azaria stepped away...
Victoria's Secret Returns to Runway With Natalia Bryant Making Debut
Kobe Bryant's eldest daughter walks in revived fashion show that streams globally, drawing millions of social media interactions.
NEW YORK — Victoria's Secret staged its latest runway event on Thursday, featuring Natalia Bryant among its debut models as the lingerie label continues its...
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