REVEALED: 40 | Vintage Vibes

Oil Prices Are Already Soaring. Their 'Real' Cost Could Be Much Higher, Analyst Says.

Disruptions in the Middle East have driven physical oil prices sharply above futures benchmarks and squeezed refinery margins in Europe and Asia.

International Business Times · Oct 16

Ukraine has been betrayed by Trump – but Europe must not abandon it

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The easing of US sanctions on Russian oil risks strengthening Putin’s war effort. European leaders must resist a return to appeasement, while a weary Zelensky must go all out to win America back

The Independent UK · Oct 16

Russia strikes 9 Ukrainian regions as new report shows spike in civilian casualties

Russia's recent strikes have plunged Ukraine into darkness, impacting electricity for hundreds of thousands and resulting in civilian injuries. Amidst this turmoil, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy voiced his worries over diminishing US support during a summit in Brussels. Civilian casualties surged by 85% in September compared to last year, as Ukraine…

The Times of India · Oct 16

Extreme heatwaves in Europe not changing Britons’ holiday plans, say travel bosses

Hot summer getaways are still popular – but tourism industry fears impact of rising jet fuel costs and squeezed household incomes

The Guardian - UK · Oct 16

Uzbekistan signs $4.7bn energy deals and outlines plans for two more nuclear power plants

Foreign firms including ACWA Power, EDF and Toyota Tsusho are involved in projects covering 3,000 MW of generating capacity and 400 MW of storage. Tashkent is also preparing 128 oil and gas exploration blocks for investors and pursuing a future electricity connection to Europe.

Euronews · Oct 16

France and Germany strike deal to boost Europe's struggling car industry

France and Germany have agreed a deal to safeguard Europe's automobile industry and stave off fierce competition from Chinese electric car companies. The agreement also opens the door for the United Kingdom to be treated as a trusted partner under "Made in EU" rules.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 16

LTM profit dips marginally, revenue up 13.6% YoY

Revenue recorded healthy growth on a year-on-year (YoY) basis by 13.6% to Rs 11,807.6 crore supported by financial services, consumer and production sector in key regions of North America and Europe. Rest of the World region and technology & services vertical showed a sequential degrowth, which impacted revenue to grow…

The Economic Times · Oct 16

Paris Motor Show: Renault and Citroën unveil electric concepts inspired by classic cars

Some of Europe's best-known cars are making a comeback at the Paris Motor Show, reinvented for the electric age.

Euronews · Oct 16

France and Germany strike car-industry deal linking 2035 engine rules to ‘Made in Europe’ push

Under the agreement, carmakers would be required to cut their CO₂ emissions by 90% by 2035, without having to offset the remaining 10%, as initially proposed by the Commission.

Euronews · Oct 16

Croatia's leaders slam pro-Nazi chants ahead of Ajax match in southern city Split

Hajduk Split, who won the game 2-1, in a statement apologised to UEFA and Ajax who "witnessed scenes which we do not want Europe to remember", while the Croatian football federation also condemned the incident.

Euronews · Oct 16