Several nations and environmental groups on Friday slammed proposals in the final stages of this year’s U.N. climate talks for failing to explicitly mention the cause of global warming – the burning of fuels such as oil, gas and coal – with one negotia…
Venezuela extends Russian oil ventures
Venezuela’s parliament has approved a 15-year renewal of operations for two oilfields co-owned with Russia’s Roszarubezhneft
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US data agency cancels October inflation report as Fed considers whether to cut rates
Bureau of Labor Statistics canceled release of October’s consumer price index, citing the government shutdownThe US federal government will not publish official data on inflation for October, depriving policymakers at the Federal Reserve of key informa…
BBC board member quits after being ‘cut out’ of talks over liberal bias claims
Shumeet Banerji was away during crucial discussions that led to resignation of director general and BBC News chiefA member of the BBC’s board has resigned after saying he was cut out of the discussions that led to the shock resignation of its director …
Katie Wilson: ‘When did inexperience become the new virtue?’
Re: “Katie Wilson elected Seattle’s next mayor” (Nov. 12, Local News): I remain stunned that on Nov. 4 Seattle voters ousted Bruce Harrell from the mayor’s office and elected Katie Wilson. When did inexperience become the new virtue? And what on earth …
Radio Free Europe closes Hungarian service after five years following US funding cuts
The shuttering of Szabad Európa came as the Trump administration has made major cuts to international broadcasters like Radio Free Europe and Voice of America.
Mike Johnson plots revenge for Epstein files humiliation with ‘higher threshold’ rules change in Congress : report
Still licking his wounds after a handful of rogue Republicans forced his and Donald Trump’s hands on Epstein files vote, the House speaker has a plan for handling future petitions
Judge me at next election, Keir Starmer tells doubters – BBC
Judge me at next election, Keir Starmer tells doubters BBCIt’s not Starmer’s fault that everyone loathes him The SpectatorIs UK headed for new prime minister? Press Trust of IndiaKeir Starmer exemplifies the worst of Br…
Man jailed for life for murdering ex-wife at their son’s grave in Hampshire
Judge sentences Martin Suter to minimum of 27 years for stabbing Ann Blackwood to death in 2023A man has been jailed for life with a minimum of 27 years for murdering his ex-wife at their son’s grave on their late child’s birthday.Martin Suter, 68, was…
Photos: A good mari-time comes to Seattle
Pacific Marine Expo, which runs through Saturday, showcases the latest gear, technology and services shaping the maritime industry.