Cleveland-Cliffs partnering with Nucor on potential bid for U.S. Steel, sources say

A United Steelworkers sign is seen outside the Great Lakes Works United States Steel plant in River Rouge, Michigan U.S., September 16, 2024. Rebecca Cook | Reuters Cleveland Cliffs is partnering with rival Nucor in a potential bid for U.S. Steel, whose takeover by Japan’s Nippon Steel was just blocked by the White House earlier … Read more

Oliviero Toscani, Benetton’s shock photographer, dies aged 82

Reuters Fashion photographer Oliviero Toscani, known for his shock ad campaigns for Italian clothing brand Benetton, has died aged 82, his family has confirmed. The brand’s former art director revealed least year he had amyloidosis, a rare incurable condition that affects the body’s vital organs and nerves. “It is with great sorrow that we announce … Read more

Hamas, Israel get final draft of Gaza truce deal after ‘breakthrough’ in talks, says official

Mediators gave Israel and Hamas a final draft of a deal on Monday to end the war in Gaza, an official briefed on the negotiations said, after a midnight “breakthrough” in talks attended by envoys of both U.S. President Joe Biden and president-elect Donald Trump. The text for a ceasefire and release of hostages was presented by Qatar to both sides … Read more

What have the main obstacles been to a ceasefire deal in Gaza and the release of Israel’s hostages?

After a midnight “breakthrough” in negotiations, mediator Qatar reportedly gave both Israel and Hamas a draft on Monday of a ceasefire agreement to end the war in Gaza, the Reuters news agency reported, citing an official familiar with the talks. The official told Reuters the talks were attended by the heads of Israel’s Shin Bet … Read more