Europe stocks lower; Carlsberg down 8% after bid rejected; UK retail sales beat forecast
LONDON — European stocks were lower Friday morning as investors monitored a slew of central bank decisions and data releases.
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Alarm bells for climate as ‘unthinkable’ Opec move sets stage for oil glut
The voluntary output cuts by Opec+ members were expected to be extended until the end of this year, but the consortium announced earlier this month it would gradually phase out its cuts of 2.2 million barrels per day over the course of a year, starting in October, to appease some members.
South Korea mulls supplying arms to Ukraine after Russia, North Korea sign strategic pact
According to the text of the deal published by the North’s official Korean Central News Agency, if either country gets invaded and is pushed into a state of war, the other must deploy “all means at its disposal without delay” to provide “military and other assistance”.
Red flags that suggest a job posting doesn’t offer a 'competitive salary' as it claims, recruiters say
Job postings that claim to offer a "competitive salary" are on the rise, putting more onus on job seekers to suss out how much money they can expect from a new role.
Four in five people want more climate action, UN poll finds
Biggest survey of its kind polled 75,000, finding that majority want quick transition from fossil fuels to clean energy.
‘They were like pirates’: Philippines slams China’s forceful actions in new sea skirmish
A recent showdown between Chinese and Philippine forces in the South China Sea took place with Filipino sailors observing a new “operational design” in which they were told not to handle firearms while on a resupply mission, according to a top Philippine commander who lambasted the Chinese side for behaving “like pirates”.
South Korea blasts Russia-North Korea deal, says it will consider possible arms supplies to Ukraine
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s presidential office on Thursday condemned an agreement reached by Russia and North Korea that vowed mutual defense assistance in the event of war and said it will reconsider its policy of limiting its support to Ukraine to non-lethal supplies.
