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In final election fight, Brazil's Lula carries hopes of Latin America's receding left

In final election fight, Brazil's Lula carries hopes of Latin America's receding left

By Lisandra Paraguassu and Brendan O'Boyle BRASILIA, Sept 29 (Reuters) - When Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York this month, he used one of the world's biggest diplomatic stages to deliver a message that has come to define what is

In run for Brazil's presidency, Flavio Bolsonaro tests staying power of his father's legacy

In run for Brazil's presidency, Flavio Bolsonaro tests staying power of his father's legacy

By Luciana Magalhaes SAO PAULO, Sept 28 (Reuters) - From the bare-walled, 12-square-meter cell where he was serving a 27-year sentence for a failed coup plot, former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro passed his most prized asset to his eldest son: his blessing to follow in his political footsteps

Pope Leo urges concessions for peace as Ukraine war drags on

Pope Leo urges concessions for peace as Ukraine war drags on

METZ, France, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Pope Leo said on Monday that negotiators seeking to end war in Europe must be willing to sacrifice some positions to achieve peace, as efforts to end Russia's bloody war in Ukraine continue to fail.

White House urges EU to draw down diesel inventories, sources say

White House urges EU to draw down diesel inventories, sources say

By Jarrett Renshaw Sept 29 (Reuters) - The White House has urged the European Union to draw down emergency diesel inventories in an effort to lower global prices, as President Donald Trump and his administration pursue a range of options to ease fuel costs ahead of November's midterm elections,

Oil prices settle slightly higher on supply worries as Trump rejects Iran proposal

Oil prices settle slightly higher on supply worries as Trump rejects Iran proposal

By Scott DiSavino NEW YORK, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Oil prices settled slightly higher on Monday on worries about ongoing supply disruptions as Qatari mediators pledged to hold talks with the US and Iran in hopes of finding a peace deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Oil price gains pared as Qatar-US-Iran talks loom

Oil price gains pared as Qatar-US-Iran talks loom

By Scott DiSavino NEW YORK, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Oil prices edged up on Monday but eased off session highs on expectations that Qatari mediators would hold talks with the US and Iran to find a possible peach deal.

EU nations seek energy alternatives after spending over $113 billion extra since Iran war began

EU nations seek energy alternatives after spending over $113 billion extra since Iran war began

European Union nations have spent over an extra $113.5 billion on energy imports since the Iran war began, forcing politicians to seek alternatives to fossil fuels as prices skyrocket

Global stocks weather third-quarter AI, bond and crude maelstrom

Global stocks weather third-quarter AI, bond and crude maelstrom

By Marc Jones LONDON, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Stock market investors might have been expected to run for the hills in the face of an extraordinary surge in global borrowing costs, currency interventions, wars, oil back above $100 a barrel and warnings that AI might wipe out humanity.

Oil prices up, but off highs as Qatari mediators plan US-Iran talks

Oil prices up, but off highs as Qatari mediators plan US-Iran talks

By Scott DiSavino NEW YORK, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Oil prices rose on Monday, but eased off session highs on expectations that Qatari mediators would hold talks with the US and Iran to try to find a possible peace deal.

'Let them be scared': Moscow sends EU message with widening corporate crackdown

'Let them be scared': Moscow sends EU message with widening corporate crackdown

MOSCOW, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Russia has singled out European firms in its latest drive to strip foreign owners of the right to manage their Russian assets, government and company sources said, with the Kremlin accusing the European Union of involvement in the war in Ukraine.

US imposes sanctions on 13 tied to Iran weapons procurement

US imposes sanctions on 13 tied to Iran weapons procurement

By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, Sept 29 - The US government announced fresh sanctions on Tuesday against 13 individuals and entities, including some based in Russia, China, Hong Kong and Pakistan, saying they helped Iran procure weapons and components.

Argentina’s President Milei threatens international legal action over Falklands oilfield

Argentina’s President Milei threatens international legal action over Falklands oilfield

Argentina is threatening international legal action to stop an oil project off the disputed Falkland Islands