Business
What does the US-Israel attack on Iran mean for oil prices?
The US and Israel launched a joint operation at Iran on Saturday morning. Iran retaliated as it had threatened, with explosions reported in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait, risking a wider conflict across the region.
Europe News
Europe reacts to US and Israeli attack on Iran as conflict spills over
A joint statement by the European Commission and the EU Council noted the developments in Iran were "greatly concerning" and reaffirmed what it called the EU's "steadfast commitment to safeguarding regional security and stability."
USA
Sudden sinkhole swallows cars in Nebraska
A sinkhole formed suddenly in Omaha, Nebraska, Tuesday afternoon and swallowed two cars stopped at a red light.
Omaha Police said the two drivers were able to get out of their vehicles — and the sinkhole — by the time emergency crews arrived. No injuries were reported.
Culture news
Wu-Tang Clan co-founder Oliver ‘Power’ Grant dies aged 52
While not a performing member of the group, Grant was one of the founding members of Wu-Tang Clan and executive produced the group’s early recordings – including their seminal debut album, 1993’s ‘Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)’.
Business
Will Portugal be among the EU countries most affected by US tariffs?
Belgian economist Eric Dor, who was responsible for the calculations, explains that it is necessary to take into account the exemptions on products provided for in the legal text that provides the framework for the application of the new single tariff. It also remains to be seen whether the list of exemptions is the most recent one or that of the EU-US trade agreement.
USA
Suspect discovered inside garbage bin following police chase in Ohio
In Ohio, a sanitation worker got a shock after finding a man hiding in a trash can during his route. The suspect had fled a traffic stop earlier and was hiding from police. Dashcam video shows him jumping out and running as officers chase, losing his shoes during the pursuit.
USA
Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to killing parents in Los Angeles court
Nick Reiner has entered a not guilty plea to two counts of first-degree murder on Monday. The 32-year-old is accused of stabbing his parents, Hollywood actor and director Rob Reiner and photographer Michelle Singer Reiner, to death in their Los Angeles home on 14 December.