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US Navy confirm UFO footage is real
The US Navy has confirmed that footage of unidentified flying objects flying through the sky are the real thing.
Ofgem to answer MPs over role in blackout
UK energy regulator Ofgem will face a committee of MPs to answer questions over the blackout in August and its role in the matter.
Taliban warns teachers and students to shun Afghan elections
The Taliban on Wednesday warned teachers and students to avoid working with electoral staff in the run-up to the nation's Presidential vote or risk being killed.
Smart TVs sharing user data with Netflix and Facebook
Smart TVs are allowing access to sensitive user data by firms including Netflix, Google, and Facebook, revealed two studies.
Trump seeks to 'substantially increase' sanctions on Iran
Donald Trump has asked the US Secretary to the Treasury to increase sanctions against Iran, in the latest escalation of tensions between the two countries.
Netanyahu and election rival in deadlock as race is too close to call
Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu and his rightwing coalition failed to secure the 61-seat majority they needed in the elections, revealed the first round of exit polls.
UK 'best buying opportunity' among developed markets, Blackstone says
Blackstone is among the list of investors that has been picking up UK assets on the cheap as a result of Brexit.
Apple readies to fight $14bn tax charge against European Commission
Apple's lawyers and Dublin are trying to overturn a landmark tax ruling against them in an appeals court.
Brent futures drop on report Saudi output may be fully restored in weeks
Saudi's lost crude oil production following the cruise missile attacks at the weekend may be fully restored over the next two to three weeks, Reuters reported citing two sources briefed on developments.
Israel's Netanyahu faces stern test in battle for fifth term
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a tough election battle on Tuesday as he fights to extend his ten-year stretch as leader of the Middle Eastern nation.
Source tells CNN 'high probability' Iran launched attack against Saudi
According to a source familiar with the investigation cited by CNN, Iranian forces apparently launched low-flying cruise missiles over southern Iraq and Kuwait in an apparent attempt to conceal the site of the launch, to the north of Saudi.
Saudi Aramco customers warned of delays - reports
Saudi Aramco has reportedly told customers that next month’s crude deliveries will be delayed following attacks on its facilities.
BMO Commercial Property reports fall in NAV amid Brexit headwinds
BMO Commercial Property Trust on Tuesday reported a decline in net asset value per share as Brexit ensured continued uncertainty in the UK commercial property market.
Airbus shares fall after WTO reportedly sides with Trump in trade dispute
Airbus stock fell as much as 4% on Monday following reports that the World Trade Organisation had taken the US side in a ruling over alleged unfair subsidies for the plane maker.
Betfred underpaid staff for overtime work
Betting firm Betfred underpaid staff for working overtime and failed to let them know that they could be owed money once the problem was discovered.
Saudi-led coalition says Iranian weapons used in attack against oil installations
The spokesman of the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen, Turki Al-Maliki, said Iranian weapons were used in the strikes against the Kingdom's oil infrastructure at the weekend.
46,000 UAW workers go on strike against General Motors
Members of America's United Auto Workers union went on strike against General Motors, marking the first industrial action in the sector in 12 years.
Jefferies skeptical Yemen rebels responsible for attack on Saudi oil
Analysts at Jefferies sounded a skeptical note on Yemeni Houthi Rebels' claim of responsibility for the drone attack at the weekend against key Saudi oil installations.
Jefferies 'bullish' on energy after US Treasury curve steepening
Equity strategists at Jefferies upgraded their recommendation for Energy stocks to 'bullish' on the back of the shift higher in the US Treasury yield curve over the preceding week.
OxyContin maker Purdue files for bankruptcy
Under-fire American drugs company Purdue Pharma has filed for bankruptcy as it looks to settle thousands of opioid-related lawsuits.