The News The financial problems that arose at subprime auto lender Tricolor Holdings and auto parts manufacturer First Brands were “easy to spot” ahead of time, Todd Boehly, the co-founder and chief executive officer of Eldridge Industries, said on Monday. Eldridge considered investing in debt issued by the Texas-based Tricolor ...
150M barrels of Venezuelan oil sold since January, US energy secretary says150M barrels of Venezuelan oil sold since January, US energy secretary says
The News At least 150 million barrels of Venezuelan oil have been sold since the US captured the country’s former President Nicolás Maduro, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Monday at Semafor World Economy in Washington, DC. “In round numbers, probably 150 million barrels of Venezuelan oil have been sold ...
Democratic lawmaker suggests Orbán’s defeat in Hungary holds promise for USDemocratic lawmaker suggests Orbán’s defeat in Hungary holds promise for US
The News Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse said Monday that Hungary’s historic election ousting longtime leader and Donald Trump ally, Viktor Orbán, was a “strong vote in favor of democracy,” suggesting that the trend is also happening in the US. Speaking at Semafor World Economy in Washington, DC, on Monday, the Democratic ...
Hungary’s next PM would pick up if Putin calls and tell him to stop Ukraine warHungary’s next PM would pick up if Putin calls and tell him to stop Ukraine war
Russia has offered “pragmatic” relations, but Péter Magyar says he will not call Vladimir Putin himself. ...
BBC joins paramedics on duty in Lebanon after Israeli strikesBBC joins paramedics on duty in Lebanon after Israeli strikes
BBC Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega joins paramedics on duty in Nabatieh – a city that was once vibrant, but is now abandoned. ...
Italian PM condemns ally Trump over ‘unacceptable’ Pope criticismItalian PM condemns ally Trump over ‘unacceptable’ Pope criticism
Italy’s prime minister and the US president are close allies, but Trump has refused to apologise to the “very weak” Pope Leo XIV. ...
Britney Spears goes into rehab after driving under the influence arrestBritney Spears goes into rehab after driving under the influence arrest
The singer voluntarily checks herself into a treatment facility, three weeks before her court date. ...
Ex-Nigerian oil minister denies taking bribesEx-Nigerian oil minister denies taking bribes
Diezani Alison-Madueke is accused of living “a life of luxury” in the UK at properties paid for and refurbished by industry figures. ...
The 10 best US gifts for new moms, according to a new momThe 10 best US gifts for new moms, according to a new mom
Keepsakes are quaint, but these are the gifts she’ll use every day, from stroller organizers to perfect pajamas The best sleep masks in the US: I spent six weeks testing 24 masks, and these are my favorites Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, ...
Rising oil prices weaken South Africa’s randRising oil prices weaken South Africa’s rand
Oil prices surged above $100 a barrel ahead of a US shipping blockade on Iranian ports after weekend peace talks between the US and Iran collapsed, threatening to pile pressure on several African currencies that have depreciated as a result of the crisis. South Africa’s rand weakened and was nearly ...