Tue, 21-Oct-2025

France’s industry moves to oil out of fear of a Russian gas cutoff

France's

 Russia reduced flows through Nord Stream 1 pipeline. Its main route for shipping gas into western Europe, to 40% capacity. France relies on Russian gas for 70% of its electricity. Poland’s former energy minister says Europe is heading for a “perfect storm” over the next few months, he warned. France’s energy-serious industry is accelerating alternate … Read more

Bagnaia associated with fender bender while over liquor limit in Ibiza

Bagnaia

Ducati’s Francesco Bagnaia conceded. He drove his vehicle into a trench in Ibiza. Legitimate liquor limit in the early long stretches. Bagnaia, last year’s sprinter up in the MotoGP title, is right now on late spring break after Dutch Grand Prix, with season set to continue. The Italian rider has persevered through a baffling season … Read more

FIFA raises the World Cup roster limit to 26

FIFA

FIFA increases the maximum squad limit by three for this year’s World Cup. Teams will be able to select up to 26 players for the tournament in Qatar. FIFA said the change was due to the unusual timing of the tournament as well as the impact of COVID-19 on squads. Groups will actually want to … Read more

The ECB will not be able to resolve serious debt problems

ECB

The European Central Bank should limit the rise in borrowing costs of more indebted eurozone members. ECB action will only go as far as preventing “unwarranted” market moves, says Olli Rehn. But it will not solve their debt issues or let budget concerns dictate monetary policy. The European Central Bank ought to restrict the ascent … Read more

Iran and Venezuela announce a 20-year cooperation deal

Iran

Iranian supreme leader says the allies will continue to resist pressure from Washington. The signing ceremony was overseen by Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro. Iran and Venezuela are grappling with crippling U.S. sanctions against their oil-reliant economies. Iran and Venezuela, oil makers wrestling with devastating U.S. sanctions, marked a 20-year collaboration plan … Read more

Apple limits online purchase of only 2 iphones per person

Apple

American Tech Giant Apple is stopping people to buy more than 2 iphones per person from its online store. Reuters reported that drop down menus prevent users from buying more than two of the same device. According to Reuters, it’s the first time Apple has limited purchases in this way since 2007, when the iPhone … Read more