Russian Wagner mercenaries handing Bakhmut to regular army
By Pavel Polityuk KYIV (Reuters) -Russia’s Wagner private army started handing over its positions in Bakhmut to regular Russian troops…
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VW, Audi agree to $85 million diesel settlement in principle with Texas
By David Shepardson (Reuters) -Volkswagen and its Audi unit have agreed to an $85 million settlement in principle over violations…
Nvidia fuels Wall Street gains; gold falls to two-month low
By Chris Prentice and Marc Jones NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) -Progress on U.S. debt ceiling talks bolstered global equities and sent…
US warns Wagner Group seeking arms, slaps sanctions on group’s head in Mali
By Daphne Psaledakis WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. on Thursday said Russian mercenary force Wagner Group may be working through…
Russia’s Putin sees prospects of settlement between Azerbaijan, Armenia
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said that despite difficulties, he felt Azerbaijan and Armenia were moving…
JPMorgan says former US Virgin Islands first lady sought visas for Jeffrey Epstein victims
By Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) – JPMorgan Chase & Co on Thursday unveiled new accusations that the U.S. Virgin Islands was…
Data boosts dollar, euro dips as Germany enters recession
By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK (Reuters) – The dollar strengthened for a fourth straight session on Thursday against a basket…
Oil settles lower as Russia downplays additional OPEC+ cuts
By Laura Sanicola (Reuters) – Oil prices settled lower on Thursday after Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak played down…
Embraer backs embattled jet engine maker Pratt & Whitney
By Tim Hepher LISBON (Reuters) – Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer voiced “full support” for Pratt & Whitney as it battles…
Lufthansa clinches deal for minority stake in ITA Airways
By Angelo Amante and Ilona Wissenbach ROME (Reuters) -Lufthansa will take a 41% stake in ITA Airways by way of…