Events for “oil”

Mideast live: Oil tanker struck by projectile in Strait of Hormuz off Oman

An oil tanker was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman, causing damage but no casualties, the the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said early Tuesday. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

Iran war live: US vows ‘economic D-Day’; Tehran threatens Gulf oil exports

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Washington aims to 'sever every economic lifeline' that sustains Iran.

Woodside scraps long-term emissions and clean energy targets despite windfall oil profits caused by Iran war

Australia’s biggest oil and gas company recorded a 27% increase in sales profit to $1.67bn in the six-month reporting period Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Woodside Energy has scrapped its long-t

The next big oil trade may have nothing to do with oil stocks

‘Lanterns’ Review: Episode 2 Flips the Script to Start Hunting the Manhunter — Spoilers

An exposition-heavy hour cracks one case and opens another, as Hal (Kyle Chandler) gets his hands on some alien goo and John (Aaron Pierre) finds out why a small town in Nebraska is the new center of the universe.

Bruins, Oilers each get pair of Germany games

The Bruins and Oilers will each play two regular-season games in Germany in the 2027-28 season with opponents to be determined.

Trump’s oil and gas stocks gained up to $15.5 million amid Iran war, congressional Democrats say

Trump’s stock trading could face heightened congressional scrutiny if Democrats retake either chamber in the midterms.

Expion shares surge on $9M private placement to fund Louisiana oil and gas push

TotalEnergies CEO Just Exposed the $10 Secret That Makes the Hormuz Oil Panic Look Overblown

Can This 6.3% Yield Survive if Oil Crashes Again?

Woodside oil spill plan under fire as approval decision nears

Jamieson ends 14-year drought with Nexo Championship win on home soil

Highlights from day four of the Nexo Championship, where Scott Jamieson claimed an impressive victory on home soil.

One of Exxon's Biggest Oil Fields Is Running Out of Room to Grow. Here's Why That's Not a Crisis.

Security Council LIVE: Drone strikes and political impasse in Libya

As Libya faces a political impasse delaying long-planned elections alongside clashes and drone strikes that left a major oil refinery ablaze, the Security Council heard the latest updates, with an activist warning that the collision of extreme heat, water scarcity and environment

Two Recalls Later, The Dodge Durango’s Spoiler Still Won’t Stay Down

Loose rear spoilers could become road debris on 2021-2023 Dodge Durangos, prompting a third recall

Broken toilets, leaking roofs: Why India's 'cockroach' party wants to fix schools

The poor state of government schools is the focus of a new campaign by India's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).

Scoop: Mike Rogers-AIPAC rupture roils Michigan Senate race

Allies of Mike Rogers , Michigan's GOP nominee for the U.S. Senate, have asked AIPAC not to advertise on his behalf, triggering a rupture with the powerful but polarizing pro-Israel group. Rogers spoke with AIPAC chair Michael Tuchin in Los Angeles last week. The next day, AIPAC

Peppermint oil lowers blood pressure in just 20 days

Peppermint oil may have an unexpected benefit for people with mildly high blood pressure. Adults who took a small dose twice daily for 20 days saw their systolic blood pressure fall by an average of 8.5 mmHg, while a placebo group showed little change. Researchers say the inexpen

Bessent’s sweeping sanctions against Iran send oil prices to their biggest drop in 3 weeks, while fueling hopes of de-escalation

What matters more for oil prices is how hard U.S. sanctions hit China, Iran’s biggest oil buyer, and whether Beijing pushes back.

Yemen’s Houthis report attack on Saudi oil tanker in Red Sea

Saudi shipping company Bahri confirmed its vessel was struck, all crew members safe.

Refinery rivalry: billion-dollar oil projects expose East Africa’s long-running regional tensions

Rivalry has not disappeared from east Africa. It has simply been repackaged as competing ‘regional’ projects.

Soil bacteria share amino acids, helping nearly half survive nutrient gaps

Bacteria, too, depend on good neighborly relations: A new study by the Osnabrück University, in collaboration with researchers from the University of Cambridge in England, shows that soil bacteria live in beneficial communities and frequently exchange nutrients with one another.

How Oil Spills In The Ocean Get Cleaned Up

Oil spills can create some devastating ecological damage. But a few different methods help to both contain and remove this oil from the ocean.

Shares dip on pressure from technology; yields and oil fall

Oil slips ahead of US announcement of new sanctions on Iran

Empty North Sea oil fields could store enough green hydrogen to power the country for seven years

Green hydrogen production is, in effect, a way of bottling renewable energy.

Nike Winterizes the Dunk Low With GORE-TEX and a Ring of Added Traction in "Oil Gray"

Name: Nike Dunk Low GORE-TEX “Oil Gray”Colorway: TBCSKU: HQ2053-003MSRP: $150 USDRelease Date: TBCNike is carrying the Dunk Low into the colder months with a GORE-TEX build in a new "Oil Gray" colorway. The application wraps the everyday silhouette in the waterproof membrane and

Why oil markets are ignoring Trump's "truths"

Data: Roll Call, Financial Modeling Prep; Chart: Erin Davis/Axios Visuals Oil price changes in response to President Trump's social media posts about the Iran war have been shrinking over time, an Axios analysis shows. Why it matters: Oil price changes ripple throughout the U.S.

Oil prices fall as investors await 'toughest' U.S. sanctions on Iran

Oil prices fell Monday as investors awaited details of what Washington has billed as its toughest-ever sanctions campaign against Iran.

U.S. vows ‘economic D-Day’ as Iran threatens to halt all oil exports

Iran in turn vowed to shut down all oil exports from the Gulf "if the economic war continues."

Brazil's President Lula hails oil discovery near Amazon river

Environmentalists have heavily criticised the exploratory drilling in the sea off the mouth of the Amazon.

Woodside oil spill plan under fire as approval decision nears

Saudi oil logistics roiled again by Houthis’ Red Sea threat

Saudi Arabia's costly workarounds illustrate the ongoing trade friction imposed by a war that's expanded more widely, and dragged on far longer, than initially thought.

Israel’s war on Gaza forces Palestinians to rely on ‘Stone Age’ toilets

The displaced in Gaza are struggling to find safe, discreet and sanitary toilets amid health crisis.

Laser-cut aluminum foil could replace costly terahertz polarizers

When physicists at the ARC Centre for Transformative Meta-Optical Systems (TMOS) needed a key component for their terahertz experiments, they ran into a frustrating problem—they needed tiny optical devices, known as wire-grid polarizers, but these cost thousands of dollars each.

Tom’s Hardware Innovation Awards 2026: Progress amid turmoil

The tech industry faces unprecedented challenges as the continued disruption from AI-driven shortages has driven pricing to record highs and supplies to record lows. However, even amidst the damage we've seen in the PC market, the industry is still moving forward, giving us plent

Iran grants permission for some Iraqi oil tankers to pass through Hormuz

Iraqi President Nizar Amidi says his country's territory will not be used to launch attacks against any other state.

Who slept worst last night: Oscar Piastri

On 31 August 2025, Oscar Piastri won the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, while Lando Norris retired with an oil leak. Faced with that bitter disappointment, Norris said all he wanted to do was "grab a burger and go home". He was 34 points behind Piastri in the championship, and my

5 ways Iran's economy is wilting under Trump's pressure - Axios

5 ways Iran's economy is wilting under Trump's pressure Axios Trump’s Attempt to Strangle Iran’s Economy Depends on China’s Cooperation The New York Times US Expands Sanctions on Oil Mogul’s Network in Iran Crackdown Bloomberg.com Bessent Launches ‘Operation Economic Outcast’ to

Starc claims 10 to demolish Bangladesh in two days

It became the second-shortest Test ever played on Australian soil after Bangladesh were bundled for 95 on the second day

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ No. 1 $109M WW, ‘Insidious’ Franchise Rises To $800M WW – Global Box Office

The spoils in the U.S. are also the spoils abroad with the global box office in overdrive, much like the United States. Sony/Marvel Studio’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day continues to hulk out with a fourth global weekend of $109M (-43% from last weekend, ahead of the $85M that was f

Park Eun Bin Meets Yang Se Jong As A Murder Suspect After Their Breakup In “Spooky In Love”

This is definitely not the reunion we wanted! A remake of the 2011 film “Spellbound,” tvN’s “Spooky in Love” is an occult romance drama about the chaotic partnership between a hotel heiress who can see ghosts and a passionate prosecutor who is terrified of them. Spoilers Previous

The Suez Crisis stopped the British Empire. Will Hormuz defeat the US?

In the latest episode of Al Jazeera’s new podcast, Deja Vu looks at how oil, shipping and war shape the Gulf.

Alex Albon details hilarious Sardinia run-in with Max Verstappen

Williams Formula 1 driver Alex Albon has revealed a surprise encounter with Max Verstappen while attempting to learn how to e-foil during the summer break in Sardinia. Speaking on the squad's official Team Torque podcast alongside team-mate Carlos Sainz and team principal James V

Ludicrous, nonsensical, an affront to canon — 'Strange New Worlds'' puppet episode is an instant classic

SPOILERS AHEAD! ANYONE YET TO WATCH "LEVEL-FIVE TRANSPORTER ACCIDENT" SHOULD PROCEED WITH CAUTION TO AVOID VIOLATING TEMPORAL PRIME DIRECTIVES. Back in the late '70s and early '80s, A-list stars were queuing up to guest on "The Muppet Show". Over five glorious seasons, the likes

Sherrock claims first Women's Series title of 2026 in the absence of Greaves

Lisa Ashton and Fallon Sherrock shared the spoils at Events 17-18 of the PDC Women’s Series on Saturday, as the duo scooped a title each to reinforce their positions of second and third in the rankings respectively.

Valvoline Coupons and Promo Codes for August 2026

We've gathered all the top Valvoline coupons and promo codes for August 2026, including deals on full synthetic oil changes and other essential maintenance.

This Hi-Fi Tape Recorder Changed Radio Forever

A German engineer wanted a cheaper cigarette. The popular crooner Bing Crosby wanted a vacation. Satisfying both desires inadvertently led to the invention of the laugh track. Along the way there were Nazis, spoils of war, and more than one accidental encounter. Tying together th

Iran vows to retaliate after U.S. widens sanctions

The Treasury Department announced new sanctions on 60 individuals, entities ‌and vessels, but the list did not include any of the Chinese financial institutions suspected of facilitating Iran’s oil trade.

Saudi Arabia to invest €6 billion in theme parks near Paris, Macron says

France and Saudi Arabia on Monday signed an agreement for the oil-rich Gulf kingdom to invest €6 billion to create three amusement parks near Paris, including one likely to be a manga-themed park, the French presidential office said. The announcement came during Saudi Crown Princ

Could Russia's growing fuel crisis help end the Ukraine war?

Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries have deepened Russia's fuel crisis, with shortages reaching Moscow. Could growing public anger put Putin under pressure?

The 6-Year Battle Over a Brooklyn Bridge Park Bathroom

A condo owner sued over the sound of flushing toilets. Three renovations later, the bathroom is still closed.

Salt and Smoke Margarita With Mezcal and Lemon

With black pepper, toasted sesame oil, and Castelvetrano olives, this margarita is for the savory drink lovers.

In California’s Biggest Cities, Turner’s Outdoorsman is a Top Source of Crime Guns

Turner’s Outdoorsman on Mohawk Street in Bakersfield, California, sits on a busy intersection across from an oil drilling site. Over the past three years, this sporting goods store sold more than 16,000 firearms — and also appeared hundreds of times during criminal investigations

This week in PC games: Gamescom and GTA 6 fight for our attention, but don't forget Folk Emerging, MGS4 and the horror game about balancing a cake

Hello all! I regret to report that the Maw is in a really good mood this week. Its scales have an almost flirtatious lustre, flashing in and out of visibility as I gaze from my eyrie above north London. Its crimson coral coils and fins of mounded verdigris can be seen reflected i

Trump’s Attempt to Strangle Iran’s Economy Depends on China’s Cooperation - The New York Times

Trump’s Attempt to Strangle Iran’s Economy Depends on China’s Cooperation The New York Times US Expands Sanctions on Oil Mogul’s Network in Iran Crackdown Bloomberg.com Bessent Launches ‘Operation Economic Outcast’ to Isolate and Squeeze Iran WSJ 5 ways Iran's economy is wilting

Iran War Updates: U.S. unveils new sanctions after Trump threatened "economic D-Day" - CBS News

Iran War Updates: U.S. unveils new sanctions after Trump threatened "economic D-Day" CBS News Trump’s Attempt to Strangle Iran’s Economy Depends on China’s Cooperation The New York Times US Expands Sanctions on Oil Mogul’s Network in Iran Crackdown Bloomberg.com Bessent Launches

Bacteria from ancestral wheat microbiomes help protect plants against root rot fungus

In the journal npj Biofilms and Microbiomes, researchers from the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (EMBRAPA) and the University of São Paulo (USP) describe the role of three bacteria in suppressing a soil-borne wheat pathogen that causes root rot. The study paves the w

How to Fish: Strategies for beating the Pufferfish

You've boiled the Spider Crab and turned the Giant Piranha into fish sticks, but How to Fish amps up the difficulty with the Pufferfish boss battle. The bloated, buoy-like fish took me quite a few tries in both solo and co-op saves, but I finally skewered it with a few SMG upgrad

Londoners find ‘horrendous’ cracks in their homes after successive heat waves

Hot, dry weather shrinking soil and destabilizing building foundations is now part of a long list of heat-related challenges to which the U.K. is now struggling to adapt.

Burnham says UK with Ukraine ‘all the way’ despite ‘outrageous threats’ from Russia – Europe live

Coalition of the Willing condemns Russian strikes on Ukraine, pledges to work on ‘constraining Russia’s war chest’ Here’s the full quote from Kremlin’s Peskov , via AFP: “ Britain is methodically and regularly throwing oil on the fire and methodically and regularly plotting schem

Antarctic bacteria share 'life‑support' genes to survive extreme conditions

Antarctica is one of the driest, coldest places on Earth. Very little life survives its extremes. In the soils scattered around the frozen ice sheets, however, communities of microbes do survive. And one of the keys to their success is a surprisingly communal strategy.

Careful, the new Plague Tale game appears to have leaked a week ahead of launch

Plague Tale fans beware: the new game, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, appears to have been cracked and shared online a week before release. It means spoilers may start appearing online, so be careful what you watch and read. Read more

Antarctic bacteria share ‘life-support’ genes to survive extreme conditions

Existence is hard in the frozen Antarctic soil – and microbes use ‘horizontal gene transfer’ to share the tools that keep them alive.

Borneo forest fires spike again: Why El Niño isn’t the sole culprit

Kalimantan’s land fires aren’t just down to El Niño—they are caused by soil losing its ability to hold water. Prevention must start by restoring the soil’s natural balance.

AI mapping reveals hidden stage of Arctic freeze with climate implications

As autumn gives way to winter across the Arctic, the ground doesn't immediately freeze solid. Instead, soils often linger near the freezing point for days or even weeks in a phase called the zero curtain. In a new NASA-led study, researchers produced high-resolution maps of the A

Arctic shipping a daunting prospect in hotly contested region

With Gulf turmoil slashing Suez Canal traffic, shipping firms are tempted to try the Arctic for quicker trips between Europe and Asia—but commercial prospects are unlikely to match countries' strategic ambitions for the North Pole.

Pokémon Unveils 30th Anniversary Pikachu Figurine Set

Summary Pokémon has officially announced the 30th Anniversary Pikachu Figurine Set from its Dream Art seriesEach blind-box set includes a 3D Pikachu figure a matching foil trading card and a six-card 30th Anniversary Celebration booster packThe collection features 13 total figuri

AIA announces longest "ongoing slump" for architecture revenues

The American Institute of Architecture has announced the longest ever slump in architecture revenues in the US measured by the ABI index, citing "macroeconomic uncertainty" associated with rising oil prices. Today, the July report of the AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (AB

Pas Normal Studios Elevates Off-Bike Lifestyle With FW26 Off-Race Collection

Summary Pas Normal Studios has officially announced its Autumn/Winter 2026 Off-Race collection engineered for off-bike routinesThe comprehensive modular line features technical down liners boiled wool jackets and tech corduroy pantsCycling-derived details like rear zippered stora

Mexican governor facing US drug charges says leaving office

Embroiled in drug trafficking charges, Ruben Rocha Moya has asked for another leave of absence just days after returning to his position as Sinaloa state governor.

Diptyque Debuts “Les Rituels de Soin” Body Care and Artisanal Home Range

Summary Diptyque's Les Rituels de Soin Collection draws inspiration from ancient bathing rituals.Morning and evening routines feature candles, gels, oils, scrubs and balms crafted with natural ingredients.Releasing in September, the collection includes decorative objects, refilla

China opens new Arctic trade route – but obstacles will prevent its wider use

As geopolitical turmoil forces ships to find new trade routes, melting Arctic ice offers a tempting shortcut.

Rising data center backlash shakes up midterm races

As public pushback to data centers boils over, politicians on both sides of the aisle are racing to distance themselves from the controversial facilities. Key swing state candidates are scrambling to endorse stricter data center policies and accusing their opponents of being too

Iran’s president says US memorandum is best path out of stalled war, and other Middle East news - AP News

Iran’s president says US memorandum is best path out of stalled war, and other Middle East news AP News Iran’s Top Politicians Urge an End to the War WSJ Iran says ‘world approved our victory’ over the US The Hill Oil prices are little changed after Iran's president indicates Teh