The FTSE 100 slipped on the final trading day of the year as a strengthening pound and continued global trade concerns pressed down on blue chip stocks.
An Australian fire crew battling intense flames in New South Wales recorded the heart-thumping moment their truck was overrun by the oncoming blaze, surrounding them in a veritable hellscape. The team were driving near the South Coast town of Nowra, according to Fire and Rescue NSW, when they had to simply shelter inside their vehicle...
Publishing giant Sonny Mehta, who guided one of the book world's most esteemed imprints to new heights, has died at the age of 77.
Publishing giant Sonny Mehta, who guided one of the book world's most esteemed imprints to new heights, has died at the age of 77.
News that French President Emmanuel Macron plans to give his country's greatest honor to the city of London has not gone down well among his fellow citizens, who have been left wondering what Napoleon would make of it. Le Figaro reports that the Legion of Honor, France's highest order of merit, will be conferred on...
Tesla's stock tanked nearly five percent this week on concerns the company will miss its sales target in the fourth quarter. Stock fell despite the electric car-maker's rolling out its first Chinese-made Model 3 vehicles. Tesla just wanted to say that it has delivered cars in 2019, according to auto industry expert Lauren Fix. “That's...
Authorities in Indian-controlled Kashmir will restore text messaging services in the disputed region on Wednesday, an official said. Local government spokesman Rohit Kansal said the decision was made after a review of the situation, AP reports. India's government downgraded Kashmir's semi-autonomy and imposed a strict security and communications lockdown almost five months ago. The spokesman...
