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European Central Bank leaves rates unchanged with economy showing signs of modest growth 12/18/2025 08:17am • FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) ��� European Central Bank leaves rates unchanged with economy showing signs of modest growth. Rain creates a crimson spectacle on Iran's Hormuz Island for the first time this year 12/18/2025 08:16am • TEHRAN, Iran (AP) ��� Rainfall on Iran's Hormuz Island briefly transformed the coastline of its famed Red Beach into a striking natural scene this week, as red soil flowed into the sea and turned the water shades of deep red. The beach is known for its vivid red sand and cliffs, created by high conc Catch the Ursid meteor shower as it peaks just before Christmas 12/18/2025 08:13am • NEW YORK (AP) ��� The last major meteor shower of the year, known as the Ursids, peaks soon, bringing glowing streaks to nighttime and early morning skies. Compared to other meteor showers, it's more subdued, but experts say it's still worth a glimpse. Meteor showers happen when space rocks hit Eart Bank of England cuts key interest rate from 4% to 3.75% 12/18/2025 08:08am • LONDON (AP) ��� The Bank of England on Thursday cut its key interest rate for the first time in four months as stubbornly high inflation that has plagued British consumers and businesses starts to ease. The central bank's policymakers voted 5-4 to reduce the base rate by a quarter of a percentage po Titleholder Arsenal drawn on path to face Chelsea in Women's Champions League quarterfinals 12/18/2025 08:06am • NYON, Switzerland (AP) ��� Titleholder Arsenal must win a quick rematch with OH Leuven for the right to face city rival Chelsea in a Women���s Champions League quarterfinal that was drawn on Thursday. Arsenal beat Leuven 3-0 in Belgium on Wednesday to finish fifth in the inaugural 18-team standings Celtic in turmoil as turbulence in Scottish soccer gives Hearts a chance at the title 12/18/2025 08:03am • The newly hired coach is already facing calls to be fired. The chairman has resigned, citing ���abuse and threats.��� Three directors are said to have been assaulted. Celtic, the long-time king of Scottish soccer, is embroiled in chaos in what is shaping up to be the most turbulent campaign in Scotl US announces massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion, angering China 12/18/2025 07:51am • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� President Donald Trump's administration has announced a massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion that includes medium-range missiles, howitzers and drones, drawing an angry response from China. The State Department announced the sales late Wednesday FuelCell Energy: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot 12/18/2025 07:51am • DANBURY, Conn. (AP) ��� DANBURY, Conn. (AP) ��� FuelCell Energy Inc. (FCEL) on Thursday reported a loss of $29.9 million in its fiscal fourth quarter. On a per-share basis, the Danbury, Connecticut-based company said it had a loss of 85 cents. Losses, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 8 Arab female directors drive change at the Red Sea Film Festival in Jeddah 12/18/2025 07:48am • JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) ��� Arab female film directors have helped change the landscape of Arab cinema in recent years, presenting stories that haven't been told before and claiming space in an industry in a region that rarely makes room for women to grow. Four influential female directors took p India signs deal with Oman as it tries to counter US tariffs by accelerating free trade agreements 12/18/2025 07:40am • NEW DELHI (AP) ��� India signed a comprehensive economic partnership agreement with Oman on Thursday as part of its broader strategy to offset the impact of steep U.S. import tariffs and widen export destinations during growing global trade uncertainties. This is the second free trade agreement sign US official defends Trump���s nuclear test comments by citing mounting risks from other states 12/18/2025 07:36am • VIENNA (AP) ��� In the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump���s suggestion earlier this year that the U.S. would resume nuclear testing, a U.S. government representative defended the stance at a global nuclear arms control meeting and pointed to nuclear provocations from Russia, China and North Korea Celtic chairman cites abuse by fans for exit and giving up key European role 12/18/2025 07:31am • GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) ��� By resigning as chairman of troubled Scottish champion Celtic citing ���abuse and threats��� from fans, Peter Lawwell also must leave an influential position shaping the Champions League. The European Football Clubs group ��� recently rebranded from its European Club Assoc One Tech Tip: Spend quality time with loved ones, not a screen, over the holidays 12/18/2025 07:20am • The Christmas holiday season is a time to step back from the busy pace of modern life and connect with our nearest and dearest instead of screens, apps and chatbots. Here are some suggestions on how to unplug from the online world for the next few weeks as you sit down for a festive meal, exchange An uninhabited Scottish isle is home to the golden granite used in Olympic curling stones 12/18/2025 07:18am • AILSA CRAIG, Scotland (AP) ��� If you���re looking to strike gold ��� silver or bronze, too ��� look to Ailsa Craig. This uninhabited isle 10 miles (16 kilometers) off the coast of southwest Scotland is the source of the super-dense granite used to make curling stones for the Winter Olympics. Jim En Top EU court rules Polish Constitutional Tribunal is not independent 12/18/2025 07:16am • WARSAW, Poland (AP) ��� The European Union's top court ruled on Thursday that Poland's Constitutional Tribunal was not "independent and impartial" because of politicized appointments made under the previous conservative Polish government. In its ruling, the EU's Court of Justice said the Polish Con