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US tells European allies to act 'immediately' to lower diesel prices
US tells European allies to act 'immediately' to lower diesel prices

The United States on Thursday told its European allies to help lower global diesel prices by releasing strategic reserves "immediately," with EU member states due to discuss the crisis on Friday.

October 01, 2026

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Steelers ship disgruntled defender Porter to Cowboys
Steelers ship disgruntled defender Porter to Cowboys

Dallas coach Brian Schottenheimer hopes cornerback Joey Porter Jr. can suit up for the Cowboys' NFL clash with Houston on Sunday, days after arriving in a trade from the Pittsburgh Steelers.

October 01, 2026

G20 trade ministers fail to see consensus against overproduction
G20 trade ministers fail to see consensus against overproduction

G20 trade ministers are at an impasse on countering excess industrial capacity, top US trade official Jamieson Greer said Thursday, an accusation often levied at China which rejects the criticism.

October 01, 2026

Klopp gets first win as Germany boss
Klopp gets first win as Germany boss

Jurgen Klopp celebrated his first win as Germany coach on Thursday as his side eased to a 2-0 win against Serbia in the third fixture of their UEFA Nations League campaign.

October 01, 2026

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US tells European allies to 'immediately' act to lower diesel prices
US tells European allies to 'immediately' act to lower diesel prices

The United States on Thursday told its European allies to help lower global diesel prices by releasing strategic reserves "immediately," with EU member states due to discuss the crisis on Friday.

October 01, 2026

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Female US inmate in critical condition after botched execution
Female US inmate in critical condition after botched execution

A condemned female murderer who survived two lethal injections during a botched execution by the US state of Tennessee was in critical condition and receiving "life-saving care," her lawyer said Thursday.

October 01, 2026