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Exclusive-Shell slows investments in offshore wind, splits power business
Date: December 4, 2024
By Ron Bousso LONDON (Reuters) -Shell is stepping back from new offshore wind investments and is splitting its power division following an extensive review of the business under CEO Wael Sawan’s drive to boost profits, the company told Reuters. Shell Energy, which includes renewables, power generation and supply to customers, will be split into two...
Vatican unveils Pope Francis’ new popemobile, an all-electric Mercedes
Date: December 4, 2024
By Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – The Vatican on Wednesday unveiled a new open-top popemobile, an all-electric Mercedes-Benz that Pope Francis will use when he greets pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square. The vehicle, a modified version of the German company’s G-Class mid-size luxury SUV, has an elevated seat for Francis, so crowds have a...
From decree to defeat: Inside South Korea’s failed martial law attempt
Date: December 4, 2024
By Hyonhee Shin, Cynthia Kim, Ju-min Park and Hyunjoo Jin SEOUL (Reuters) – At his confirmation hearing three months ago, South Korea’s defence minister Kim Yong-hyun rejected accusations from the opposition that he wanted to impose martial law. It was, the conservative hardliner said, political propaganda. When tensions between President Yoon Suk Yeol and his...
Why are coffee prices trading near half-century highs?
Date: December 4, 2024
By Maytaal Angel LONDON (Reuters) – Global coffee prices have soared to their highest in nearly 50 years due to poor weather in Brazil and Vietnam, forcing roasters such as Nestle to raise prices and consumers to hunt for cheaper brews amid the cost of living crisis. Spiking prices will benefit farmers with the crop...
Soccer-Tottenham must bolster attack in transfer window, says Postecoglou
Date: December 4, 2024
LONDON (Reuters) – Tottenham Hotspur will use the mid-season transfer window to strengthen their attacking options, manager Ange Postecoglou said on Wednesday ahead of his side’s Premier League clash away to Bournemouth. Former Bournemouth forward Dominic Solanke should be fit to face his old club on Thursday after missing the draw with Fulham on Sunday...
How to impeach a South Korean president
Date: December 4, 2024
SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is facing the threat of impeachment, with opposition lawmakers accusing him of violating his constitutional duty and committing a crime akin to treason when he declared martial law on Tuesday. Yoon lifted the martial law declaration before dawn on Wednesday, just hours after opposition-controlled parliament rejected his...