Ruble Bends to Putin’s Will in Nod to Wartime Election Economics
A rally in the ruble that’s propelling it toward the strongest since July is the latest piece of
2023-11-19 15:15
Thailand Plans More Visa Waivers, Events to Lift Tourism Revenue
Tourism-reliant Thailand is lining up hundreds of cultural and sporting events, and may waive visa requirements for travelers
2023-11-19 13:49
Iceland volcano - live: Met Office warns magma ‘very close’ to surface as people ‘wait in suspense’
Magma may have reached very high up in the earth’s crust, according to Iceland’s meteorological office which says people will have to “wait in suspense for the next few days” to see how events play out. “While there is still magma flow into the corridor, and while our data and models show that, that probability is imminent, and we really just have to wait in suspense for the next few days to see what happens,” Kristín Jónsdóttir, head of department at the Icelandic Meteorological Office, said. She said the decreasing earthquake activity over the last 24 hours could be a sign that magma has reached very high up in the earth’s crust, adding that the scenario is not unlike what was seen prior to a previous eruption in 2021. The Met Office said magmatic gas has been detected at a borehole in Svartsengi, signalling an imminent eruption of the Fagradalsfjall volcano over the coming days, with the town of Grindavik most at risk. “Hagafell is thought to be a prime location for an eruption,” the forecaster said. An eruption is now feared by many experts to be a case of when, not if. “I do think an eruption will take place, but the big question is when that might happen,” Dr Margaret Hartley, of the University of Manchester, told Live Science. Read More Biggest volcanic eruptions in the last 10 years as Iceland town faces devastation ‘It’s like a dystopian movie’: Iceland residents describe ‘apocalyptic’ scenes as they flee volcano threat Iceland earthquakes: Are flights still running amid fears of volcano eruption? Is it safe to travel to Iceland? Your rights if you have a holiday booked
2023-11-19 13:22
India Seen Keeping Rice Export Bans Into 2024, Holding Up Global Prices
India, the world’s top rice exporter, is expected to maintain its curbs on overseas sales well into next
2023-11-19 10:52
Poland truck protests leave Ukrainian drivers stranded
Polish drivers are blocking border crossings, calling for caps on Ukrainian trucks to be re-introduced.
2023-11-19 09:17
Ukraine war: The Russians snitching on colleagues and strangers
In Soviet Russia it was common for people to report others to the authorities - now the practice is back.
2023-11-19 09:15
Napoleon Bonaparte's hat to go on sale at Paris auction
The black bicorne felt hat was a trademark of the French emperor, and is expected to fetch up to €800,000.
2023-11-19 08:55
Appalachian State ends unbeaten run by No. 18 James Madison 26-23 in overtime
Kaedin Robinson’s toe barely touched the goal line before the football squirted out, scoring the winning touchdown in overtime as Appalachian State beat previously unbeaten and 18th-ranked James Madison 26-23
2023-11-19 08:49
Romania clinches Euro 2024 spot with 2-1 victory over Israel
Israel has lost 2-1 to Romania in an emotionally charged European Championship qualifying game it hosted in Hungary because of the war with Hamas
2023-11-19 08:23
Russia says it shot down Ukrainian drone headed towards Moscow
The claim comes after Ukraine said it destroyed 29 out of 38 drones launched by Russia on Friday night.
2023-11-19 08:20
Beck throws for 298 yards, 3 TDs to lead No. 1 Georgia over No. 21 Tennessee 38-10
Carson Beck threw for 298 yards and three touchdowns to lead No. 1 Georgia over No. 21 Tennessee 38-10
2023-11-19 08:19
Jahiem White and Garrett Greene run wild in West Virginia's 42-21 romp over Cincinnati
Freshman Jahiem White rushed for a season-high 204 yards, Garrett Greene ran for a career-high 154 and the pair combined for five touchdowns in West Virginia's 42-21 win over Cincinnati
2023-11-19 07:54