26-year-old Demi Vollering secured her title after coming in second in the individual time trial on Sunday. ADVERTISEMENT After securing the yellow jersey on Saturday, nothing was going to stop…
Day: November 11, 2023
Shares in Air France-KLM and British Airways-owner IAG drop despite record revenue
Investors are spooked by rising fuel costs despite a booming post-pandemic demand for travel. ADVERTISEMENT Air France-KLM reported an operating profit of €1.34 billion for the July to September period,…
2 officers shot and 2 hostages found dead in Austin, officials say
Three people were killed, including a police officer, after a suspect held several people hostage early Saturday in Austin, Texas, and engaged police in a shootout, officials said. A second officer…
F1 defending champion Max Verstappen wins Belgian Grand Prix
Despite a five-place grid penalty, making him start in 6th place, the Dutchman went on to win Sunday’s race, finishing 22.3 seconds ahead of teammate and fellow redbull driver, Sergio…
‘A missile can come at any moment’: Ukrainian businesses defy uncertainty despite looming threats
Despite the ravages of war, businesses in Kramatorsk, a front-line city in Ukraine’s Donetsk region, are displaying considerable resilience. ADVERTISEMENT In a city where damaged buildings are everywhere, a destroyed…
Women’s World Cup: Ireland officialy knocked out while Spain survive after heavy defeat
Mixed fortunes for Europe as Ireland fail to secure a single point in the tournament and Spain make it through to the next stage despite conceding four against Japan. ADVERTISEMENT…
Now or never: China’s Evergrande gets last chance to come up with new debt restructuring plan
Evergrande’s liquidation hearing initially scheduled for Monday was adjourned by a Hong Kong court as the property developer’s shares hit an all-time low. ADVERTISEMENT The Hong Kong High Court has…
Women’s World Cup: Neatherlands beat Vietnam 7-0 as US avoid upset
The Dutch women put seven goals past the Vietnamese, while the US women’s team just barely avoid the biggest upset in tournament history. ADVERTISEMENT The Netherlands scored four times in…
HSBC announces $3 billion buyback despite missing profit expectations
Higher interest rates have boosted profits for Europe’s biggest bank, bringing their third-quarter pre-tax total to $7.7 billion ($6.26 billion after tax). ADVERTISEMENT This is up from last year’s gross…
Netanyahu says Israel will control Gaza security after war; Gaza’s biggest hospital ‘out of service’
23-year-old fleeing northern Gaza describes harrowing journey south TEL AVIV — As thousands flee northern Gaza amid Israel’s continued offensive in the enclave, those making the journey south are describing…
