Russian gas exports via Soviet-era pipelines running through Ukraine have come to a halt, marking the end of decades of Moscow’s dominance over Europe’s energy markets. This decision follows nearly three years of war and comes as expected, with Ukraine refusing to renew a transit agreement. The last remaining EU buyers of Russian gas via … Read more
A suspect known to Fijian police has been questioned over an alleged sexual assault of a Virgin Australia flight crew member, amid ongoing investigations into three crew members allegedly attacked while out clubbing in Nadi. The crew were confined to their hotel rooms near Nadi international airport and are expected to return home before the … Read more
Apple’s spatial computer, Vision Pro, has made a name for itself as 9to5Mac’s Product of the Year. However, it still needs to prove its worth in 2025. Here are three key upgrades that could lead to a breakout year. Firstly, Apple Intelligence is expected to arrive on Vision Pro with a revamped Siri. This upgrade … Read more
Israel has carried out a wave of airstrikes in the Gaza Strip, killing at least 63 Palestinians and sparking widespread condemnation. The latest strikes targeted military facilities near Aleppo in northern Syria, as well as hospitals and residential areas in Gaza. Human rights groups have expressed concern over the Israeli army’s denial of holding Kamal … Read more
Last year was marked by a string of tech failures that left many wondering what went wrong. From Oracle’s embarrassing Java licensing scandal to the Internet Archive’s cyber attacks, 2024 was a year to remember for all the wrong reasons. Oracle’s Java licensing debacle was just one of several high-profile missteps by the tech giant. … Read more
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Ukraine has dealt a significant blow to Russia’s energy strategy by allowing the natural gas deal with Gazprom to expire, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky. The agreement, which allowed Russian fuel to transit through Ukraine to European customers, ended on January 1, following months of strained relations. Zelensky described the expiration as “one of Moscow’s … Read more
The Ohio State Buckeyes continued their dominant performance in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinals, defeating the Oregon Ducks 41-21 at the Rose Bowl presented by Prudential on Wednesday. Ohio State led by as many as 34 points in the second quarter and secured a 20-point final margin of victory, the largest against an AP No.1 … Read more
Restaurant workers shared their experiences with celebrities, revealing both positive and negative encounters. Some notable stories include Paul Rudd’s visit to a Michelin-starred restaurant, where he brought a children’s karaoke machine to make the shift more entertaining. In contrast, Michael Bublé was described as “self-centered” who yelled at staff and tried to use his name … Read more
India’s benchmark indexes rose on the first day of 2025, driven by a surge in monthly sales at top carmakers Maruti Suzuki and Mahindra & Mahindra. The Nifty 50 index gained 0.41% to reach 23,742.90 points, while the BSE Sensex index rose 0.47%. The auto sector led the gains, with a 1.3% increase, as Maruti … Read more