Crude falls as U.S. stockpiles swell, though Saudi disruptions weigh on markets

21 min agoArgentina have called up Lionel Messi for a friendly against Benin on October 6 in Buenos Aires, a match set to mark his farewell to international football. Messi announced his retirement from Argentina duty in August following his country's defeat by Spain in the 2026 World Cup final.

51 min agoSaudi Arabia's air defences destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca on Tuesday before it could enter prohibited airspace over the holy city, according to a coalition spokesperson. Coalition spokesperson Turki al-Malki said the security of Islam's two holiest sites was a red line and the coalition would take necessary deterrent measures. The Houthis rejected the claim they had targeted Mecca.

1 h agoThree people died when a news helicopter crashed in a Los Angeles neighborhood. The helicopter was covering a fatal bus crash in the area, according to media reports.

2 h agoBrent and West Texas Intermediate both declined Wednesday following a larger-than-expected jump in American inventories. The selloff came despite concerns over Saudi Arabia's decision to halt shipments from Yanbu after militants struck its East-West pipeline toward the Red Sea.

3 h agoTrump claimed the Supreme Court decision set the US 'back 100 years'. The administration said it would comply with the mail ballot ruling.

5 h agoMore than 300 South Korean workers detained in a September 2025 immigration raid at a Hyundai-LG battery plant in Georgia are challenging the Trump administration. Administrative claims on behalf of the workers have been filed with nine federal agencies as a mandatory step before a federal lawsuit.

6 h agoThe social media giant is preparing to ship camera-free smart glasses this fall under the internal name Luna, a response to privacy concerns about recording devices. Six microphones will enable voice commands to Meta AI and Muse. An announcement could come at next week's Connect conference, with shipments targeted for October.

6 h agoAn oil tanker came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz, with two sailors now missing, Oman said. Iran attributes the El Gaia's fire to mine strikes, while the United States contends a missile and drone were used. According to the Congressional Budget Office, the US-Iran conflict has consumed 38 billion dollars over its opening five months.

7 h agoThe PGA Tour will not create an instant pathway back for LIV Golf's leading players following the breakaway circuit's bankruptcy filing. Major winners including Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau and Cameron Smith are now uncertain about their playing futures.

8 h agoHarry Brook scored 114 not out to lead England to 254 for 4 in the first T20 international against Sri Lanka at Southampton. England bowled out Sri Lanka to win by 119 runs in the series opener, their first match since Kevin Pietersen's appointment as white-ball mentor.