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January 10, 2026
Some of the 'royalty' in offshore sailing will be taking part in the RORC Transatlantic Race, which runs from Lanzarote to Antigua on Sunday. The race offers the chance to break records and 'burnish their already glittering reputations. It is a dream come true for other competitors.
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January 10, 2026
The Atlantic Ocean will be a huge, shifting puzzle when the RORC Transatlantic Race Fleet slips off its moorings on Sunday in Lanzarote. It's 3,000 miles of pressure systems, trade winds and hard decisions. Three of the best navigators in the…
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January 9, 2026
The Ukrainian ambassador to the United States said on Friday that Ukrainians were part of the crew aboard the Russian-flagged tanker Bella-1 which was seized by U.S. troops this week. Olha Stefanishyna was quoted by Interfax Ukraine as saying that Ukrainian diplomats are in contact with U.S.
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January 9, 2026
Two sources with knowledge of the matter said on Friday that Reliance Industries, a private refiner in India, is seeking U.S. permission to resume purchasing Venezuelan crude. The refiner wants to ensure supplies as Western pressures on India to reduce Russian oil imports.
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January 9, 2026
Two sources with knowledge of the matter said that Reliance Industries, a private refiner in India, is looking to secure oil as Western pressures on India to reduce its Russian oil purchases. Sources said that Reliance representatives were in talks with the U.S.
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January 9, 2026
European traders reported on Friday that the state-owned?grain board TMO of Turkey has issued a?international tender for the?purchase and importation of about 210,000 tons animal feed barley. The deadline to submit price offers in the tender is 15 January.
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January 9, 2026
Two people with knowledge of the matter said that the state-owned German utility Uniper was close to a deal for the purchase of green ammonia in India, as part of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s planned trip to India next week. Germany is betting…
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January 9, 2026
The Russian Foreign Ministry announced?on Friday? that the United States had released two Russian crewmembers from an oil tanker flying the Russian flag, which was seized in the Atlantic Ocean on Wednesday. The Russian Transport Ministry announced on Wednesday that it had lost contact after U.S.
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January 9, 2026
Here are some company news and stories that could have a significant impact on France and Benelux's markets or individual stocks. AIR FRANCE KLM has announced that 80 flights will be cancelled on Friday from and to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport due to expected snowfall in the Netherlands.
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January 8, 2026
TKMS stated?in an emailed message, without disclosing details?around this offer. TKMS, spun off from Thyssenkrupp parent in October, said last month that it 'expected to decide soon' whether to purchase?GNYK. This reflects its ambition to expand due to the growing demand for defense equipment.
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January 7, 2026
The Russian state broadcaster RT reported on Wednesday that it 'looked as if U.S. troops were attempting to board the Venezuela-linked 'oil tanker 'Marinera'?from a chopper and published an image showing a chopper hovering near ship. Could not verify immediately the?RT Report.
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January 7, 2026
The Wall Street Journal, citing an official from the United States, reported that Russia had deployed a sub and other naval vessels in order to escort a?aging oil tanker which was trying to evade a U.S. blockade near Venezuela. The tanker, previously known as Bella 1…
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January 7, 2026
These are the most popular stories from the business pages of the New York Times. ? These stories have not been?verified? and we cannot vouch for the accuracy of these reports. Donald Trump, the U.S. president, said Venezuela would start sending oil to the U.S.
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January 5, 2026
UGA, the traders' union, said that Ukrainian exports of key agricultural products fell from 3,58?million metric tonnes in November to 3.28?million metrictons in December, mostly due to smaller shipments?of wheat and soybeans. Ukraine is one of the largest European exporters and growers of corn…
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January 5, 2026
A Turkish Foreign Ministry source said on Monday that the Turkish Foreign Minister will emphasize the "strategic importance" of maintaining the security in the Black Sea during a summit in Paris on Ukraine this week. Emmanuel Macron, the French president…
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January 3, 2026
His spokesperson stated on Saturday that Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was deeply concerned by the U.S. military actions in Venezuela, which "sets a dangerous precedent." This is ahead of an expected?U.N. Security Council meeting. Diplomats…
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January 2, 2026
The differentials between Caspian and Urals crude oil remained unchanged on Friday, in a'mild' market. Russia -and a few of its neighbouring countries - were off for the New Year holiday. There were no bids or offers reported to Platts on Friday for Urals, Azeri BTC - and CPC Blend.
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January 2, 2026
The Finnish police said on Friday that they had made progress in the criminal investigation of the damage to an underwater telecommunications cables owned by Elisa. The cargo vessel "Fitburg", which was en route to Israel from Russia, was suspected…
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January 1, 2026
The?U.S. has been asked by Russia to stop its pursuit of a?oil tanker 'that was destined for Venezuela and is now fleeing the U.S. Coast Guard in the Atlantic Ocean, according to a report from Thursday’s New York Times. The New York Times reported on Thursday that the U.S.
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December 30, 2025
Ukraine's navy and government officials said that Russia launched waves of?"drones" to attack port infrastructure in the Odesa region on Tuesday. The Ukrainian navy reported that two civilian ships, Emmakris III & Captain Karam, flying the flag…
